Republic of the Philippines

University of Cagayan Valley

Balzain High-Way, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

Enhancing the Reading Ability of Grade 2 Pupil

BALICUAS JULIA B.
BEED – 4

MAGLELONG KAREN B.
BEED – 4

QUIBUAN FAITH U.
BEED - 4

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 Table of Content

I. Context and Rationale 3

II. Action Research Question 4

III. Proposed Innovation, Invention, and Strategy 5

IV. Action Research Method 6

a. Participants and/or other Sources of Data and Information 6

b. Data Gathering Method 6

c. Data Analysis Plan 7

d. Ethical Issues 7

V. Action Research Work Plan and Timeline 8

VI. Cost estimate 9

VII. Plans for Dissemination and Utilization 9

VIII. References 10

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I. Context and Rationale

Distance learning has been prevalent since the beginning of the current pandemic.

As a result, educational stakeholders had to adjust to its demands, altering the usual

routine of these individuals. However, the adjustments did not guarantee overall positive

results towards the stakeholders themselves. For students, mainly, there are multiple

trends and challenges, which includes but not limited to: distance cheating, burnout, and

inaccessibility to materials. These aforementioned may be inextricably linked towards the

phenomenon of lagging behind, as an effect of distance learning.

On a related note, reading ability is one of the necessary building blocks towards

the academic journey of every learner. As is with every academic necessity, reading

ability is essential in the daily and mundane life of an individual as he or she operates as

a functional member of society. What is supplemental to this is the phenomenon of

reading one's own language. As one grows up to be proficient in learning, which also

involves reading his or her own language, a certain sense of patriotism can be fostered.

However basic it may seem, this event can actually contribute to one's appreciation of his

or her country. Hence, it is obvious to note that challenges in terms of reading one's own

language can be detrimental. When left unpresented and unsolved, these can actually

pose a barrier towards learning, maturity, and even the growing love of the individual to

his or her own country.

In the context of grade 2 pupils of the University of Cagayan Valley-Elementary,

reading ability is the main concern. Recently, said pupils have been experiencing

struggles in reading Tagalog text, specifically on pronunciation (its smoothness) and

continuance. To elaborate, these pupils are having a hard time dictating words, let alone

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develop the rhythm to continuously mention words that build sentences. In layman's

terms, their reading ability is far from developed. In connection to and result of the current

modality, these pupils are said to encounter the absence of personal guides. This is

possible as teachers are physically separated from their students in distance learning and

parents are daily occupied with making a living. True enough, the learners are being

deprived of the substance and quality of learning that is crucial for them to have at this

stage. Therefore, as these pupils are in the early stage of their learning journey, which

also necessarily means that they are still highly moldable and teachable, it is important to

address this concern immediately. It is suggested to take advantage of their growing

years, so they can have a robust foundation for the years to come.

The researchers are aware that the gist of this study has similarity with previous

research. However, the researchers hinge upon the fact that this study will be first

amongst the field Vis a Vis its context. As every context is considered significant, this

research can give voice to the grade 2 pupils of the University of Cagayan Valley-

Elementary in the fulfillment of its research objectives.

II. Action Research Questions

● How can the researchers ensure the effectiveness of the innovation,

intervention, and strategy?

○ What is the criteria to base upon?

● How do the pupils respond to the innovation?

● How was the experience of the pupils regarding the innovation?

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 ● How effective is the innovation, intervention, and strategy in enhancing the

reading ability of Grade 2 pupils of the University of Cagayan Valley-

Elementary?

○ Did the innovation enhance their reading ability? How?

III. Proposed Innovation, Intervention, and Strategy

According to Savchenko (2021), there are advantages that audio visual aids can

bring to the table. This involves the stimulation of students’ imagination, encouragement

of students’ comprehension, and the motivation towards students to take action.

Fundamentally, audio visual aids are known as the type of supplemental materials that

boost learning through the utilization of sound and vision. Although there are many forms

of audio visual aids, this study will focus on educational cartoon videos as its proposed

innovation. The researcher will be keen upon choosing videos that are appropriate to the

learning journey of the pupils. Furthermore, as an intervention, the video will be presented

after the pupils’ modular session. This is to stay true to the video’s label as a supplemental

aid. Also, the reasoning behind this strategy involves the power of reinforcement towards

the pupils. As they get reviewed through the aids, their capacity towards reading the

Filipino language becomes more robust.

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IV. Action Research Methods

A. Participants and/or other Sources of Data and Information

The primary source of data will be the grade 2 pupils of the University of

Cagayan Valley-Elementary. They will take part in the data gathering method of

this study. Furthermore, the study will also utilize secondary data sources,

specifically related literature and studies from the field. This is in order to secure

and refer to relevant criteria that can be used in scrutinizing the innovation that will

be used as well as other fundamental materials.

B. Data Gathering Methods

This study will be hinged upon the qualitative research design. It is a design

that focuses upon the collation and examination of non-numerical data. The

qualitative research design is popular for giving reverence to the lived experience

of the sample, specifically on the phenomenological research sub-type. The main

advantage of this research design is that it is keen upon giving voice towards the

sample, validating the subjective factor of the data. However, it is also in this

advantage where there can be a disadvantage. Due to this aforementioned

subjective nature of the qualitative data, the design cannot pave way towards the

generalization of the results as it is highly contextual.

For the data gathering itself, the researcher will conduct interviews. Prior to

the data gathering method, the researcher will ask for verbal and written consent

from the guardians of the pupils. After the introduction of the innovation and the

agreement between parties, the researcher will start the interview with the aid of

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the interview guide. The interview guide will be a list of open-ended questions that

are fitting for the semi-structured format of the interview. This is to ensure that the

respondents can fully express themselves without any hindrances.

C. Data Analysis Plan

The data analysis plan for this study involves the use of thematic analysis.

Basically, thematic analysis is a way of examining qualitative data (Caulfield,

2021). This form of analysis is appropriate to this study as this study aims to

explore the respondents’ views or experiences with regards to the phenomenon.

As the data gathering method will produce interview transcripts, the analysis can

be done to them. In this process, the researcher will scrutinize the data in order to

recognize specific themes that would come up. There are six common steps in

conducting thematic analysis, namely: being familiarized with the data, coding,

developing themes, reviewing themes, defining the themes, and writing.

D. Ethical Issues

There are possible ethical issues concerning the study, namely with regards

to consent, confidentiality, and generating the data. However, this is being

addressed by the authoring of consent forms for the guardians with the note

ensuring the confidentiality of the data gathered. The researchers can also allocate

copies of the respective response of the participant for whatever relevant purpose

it may serve. Meanwhile, the authenticity of the data gathered can also be

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 guaranteed through the documentation of the data gathering itself as well as the

written confirmation of the guardian, stating that the data is truly genuine.

V. Action Research Work Plan and Timelines

Action Steps Person Time Frame Resources Expected

Responsible Start/End Needed Output

Pre-Implementation

1. Write the Researcher January- Related Proposal

proposal February 2022 Literature and
Studies

2. Screen Researcher January- Related Innovation

/Evaluate/Choo February 2022 Literature and
se the Studies/ List of
innovation Videos

3. Write the Researcher January- Related Interview Guide

interview guide February 2022 Literature and
Studies

Implementation

1. Introduce the Researcher February 2022 Proposed Conditioned

innovation and Pupils Innovation Respondents

2. Get consent Guardians and February- Consent Form Voluntary

Pupils March 2022 Respondents

3. Conduct Researcher March 2022 Interview Guide Gathered Data

interviews and Pupils

Post-implementation

1. Go to Researcher March 2022 Results/Data Findings and

findings and Analysis
analysis

2. Establish Researcher April 2022 All the Data Study Done

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 and finish the
study

3. Continue to Researcher April 2022 Finished Study Spreading of

dissemination and Relevant Information
and utilization People
of study

VI. Cost Estimates

Activities/ Tasks Resources Needed/Fund Expected Output

1. Expenditure for Internet Bill (An estimate of 4000) Maintenance for AR writing
and Electricity

2. Print copies of AR Ink, bond paper (An Copies

proposals, data gathering estimate of 200 pesos)
tools, etc.

3. Travel for the data Fare (An estimate of 800 -

gathering pesos)

4. Giving of tokens for the Tokens (An estimate of -

Respondents 1000)

VI. Plans for Dissemination and Utilization

The data gathered from this research will mainly be disseminated online through

both formal (academic) and informal platforms. As is fitting considering the current

pandemic, the researchers will submit to appropriate publications as well as submit to

achievable platforms such as researchgate.net or academia.edu. For informal platforms,

the researcher can post snippets of the study on social media platforms, such as

Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, for the general public. Since information dissemination

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 can be done in many ways, the researchers have decided to utilize both formal and

informal platforms for convenient spreading of information.

Furthermore, as limited by the research design, the utilization of this research can

only be for grade 2 pupils of the University of Cagayan Valley-Elementary and similar

contexts. Upon the study's stabilization and proven efficacy, the research can continually

be used for years to come in the establishment of reading ability.

VII. References

Caulfield, J. (2021, September 7). How to do thematic analysis. Scribbr. Retrieved

January 16, 2022, from https://www.scribbr.com/methodology/thematic-analysis/

Savchenko, A. (2021, September 22). The pros of audiovisual learning in Education.

EdTechReview. Retrieved January 16, 2022, from https://edtechreview.in/trends-

insights/insights/5060-the-pros-of-audiovisual-learning-in-education

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