Readiness of Kindergarten Learners Using Early Childhood Care and Development Checklist: Basis for A Proposed Interactive Activities

AUTHOR(S)

Kaye Celine C. Ramos

ABSTRACT

This study dealt with the level of readiness of kindergarten learners using Early Childhood Care and Development Checklist as basis for a propose interactive activities in Umingan District I, Division of Pangasinan II during the S.Y. 2019-2020. In this study, the descriptive-correlation analysis method was applied. It is the most effective way for dealing with the issues identified in this study. The descriptive analysis comprises locating, documenting, evaluating, and interpreting the system’s core. The purpose of this study was to examine the kindergarten pupils’ profiles and the relationship between their profile characteristics and their preparedness level. The descriptive approach was employed to assess and evaluate the readiness of kindergarten pupils of Umingan District I, Division of Pangasinan II. Inferences, conclusions, and guidelines would be emphasized on the results of the statistical study. The documentary study was used to draw the target of assessing the level of kindergarten learners’ readiness using the ECCD checklist.
Based on the findings and conclusions, the following are hereby recommended: (1) The proposed school LAC Session program should be conducted as it aims to improve the craft of teachers in strengthening the self-help skills of kindergarten pupils. (2) There are interactive activities that can be utilized to enhance the readiness of the kindergarten pupils in self-help skills particularly in: (a) Self-feeding, (b) independent dressing and grooming, (c) hygiene and toileting, and (d) helping with daily chores like table setting and picking up toys. (3) Since there is a positive correlation between the level of readiness of kindergarten pupils along cognitive skills and the highest educational attainment, there is a need of strong partnership with the parents in order that they can properly guide their children’s development particularly in the readiness skills. (4) Further study should be conducted to determine the level of readiness of kindergarten pupils in a wider scope.