Reading program delivery in public elementary schools: Students’ perspective

Abstract

This study investigates the phenomenological experiences of pupils in reading program delivery in public elementary schools, their coping mechanisms and insights utilizing qualitative data gathering techniques through in-depth-interview and focus group discussion to solicit responses from 21 key informants in Sarangani Division for the School Year 2016-2017. The students shared that among their experiences were sense of learning inadequacy; sense of insecurity; lacklustre strategies in teaching reading; and disinterest and lack of enthusiasm. As to the coping mechanism of the students, the themes generated were: family assistance and involvement; reading consistently and regularly; being resourceful and seeking help; and being focused and self-controlled. Finally, the students stressed their insights as to: good reading brings advantages and benefits; good reading requires focus and hard work; and good reading requires discipline. © 2020 IJSTR.

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Philippines Student perspective Educational Management Public Elementary School Reading Program Delivery

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Author Affiliations

Professional Schools Matina, University of Mindanao, Davao, Philippines

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Reading program delivery in public elementary schools: Students’ perspective

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