Factors Affecting the Literacy Performance of Kindergarten Pupils in Modular Distance Learning

AUTHOR(S)

Maria Kishner C. Lamberte

ABSTRACT

—The study aimed to determine the significant relationship between the extent of factors affecting and literacy performance of kindergarten pupils. Utilizing the descriptivecorrelational research design for an in-depth analysis of the study, the researcher used a researchermade survey to determine the extent of factors affecting the literacy development of the kindergarten pupils on modular distance learning and formulated literacy test questions validated by the district and school head. Simple Percentage, Weighted Mean, and Pearson r were the statistical tools used. The researcher found out that the extent of factors affecting the literacy performance of the kindergarten pupils in terms of the home environment, parental support, and involvement, read aloud, or read with the child, learning experiences, vocabulary development, mental and psychological imbalance, and interest is high. In contrast, literacy performance of kindergarten pupils is excellent. Moreover, this study found out that there is a significant relationship between the extent of factors and literacy performance of the kindergarten pupils on modular distance learning. Therefore, parents must be aware and cautious enough in assisting and guiding their children to accomplish the modules and other learning materials. They must seek technical assistance from the teacher for proper implementation and development of literacy skills.