This resource provides an evidence-based English Reading Program proven to significantly enhance the reading proficiency and motivation of Junior High School students in the Philippine context.
Targeted Audience & Context: This intervention program is designed for Grade 7 students reading at the Instructional and Frustration levels. The quantitative study involved 494 students across 11 sections at Bucal National Integrated School (Cavite, Philippines) using a pre-test/post-test methodology to measure growth.
Efficacy and Results (Why it Works): The research concludes that the English Reading Program is highly effective. Key findings demonstrate a noticeable positive shift in reading levels:
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The program resulted in a significant decrease in the percentage of students at the Frustration level across all participating sections.
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Multiple sections successfully advanced to the Independent reading level post-implementation, indicating a robust improvement in comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency.
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The intervention increased students' motivation and interest in reading by providing engaging, contextualized learning materials.
Instructional Value & Resource Access: This resource package includes the Methodology, detailed results, and practical recommendations for developing similar reading interventions. Teacher involvement is noted as crucial for success.
For full details, statistical data, and methodology, please access the complete research paper using the following DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/6FAZXO