Best Practices of Teachers in Enhancing the Reading Level of Grade 4 Learners

AUTHOR(S)

MICHELLE O. ALARCIO

ABSTRACT

—— This study is concerned with the level of effectiveness of the best practices of teachers in enhancing the reading level of Grade 4 learners in Urdaneta City Division for SY 2022 – 2023. Specifically, this study determined the level of effectiveness of the best practices of teachers in enhancing the reading level of Grade 4 learners in Urdaneta City Division. The research questions was (1) the profile of the participants, (2) the best practices of teachers in enhancing the reading level of the learners. The term “best practice” is generally used to describe those instructional approaches and techniques that improve learners reading development. In short, these practices have acquired evidence over time that if used with fidelity, learners are likely to become proficient in reading. There are several best practices that teachers can employ when teaching reading. These practices have been proven effective in promoting reading skills and fostering a love for reading among learners. Most of the teacher participants in this study used reading basic sight words, remedial reading, guided reading, vocabulary development and phonics instruction in enhancing the reading level of Grade 4 learners. The teacher participants used these practices because they believe that this will help the learners enhance their reading level. The teachers also said that the greatest benefit of learning sight words is how much they help learners on their journey to becoming great readers. Knowing more sight words means they can be more fluent in reading because they don’t have to stop and think about as many words. Learners can readily understand more sentences and concepts by being able to make connections between all the sight words at their disposal. They used also remedial reading because according to them it is highly effective short-term intervention of tutoring struggling readers in both an individualized and small group setting. They also believe that remedial classes improve the quality of learning of learners who are unable to learn, remember the concepts, and perform well in the exams. Remedial teaching is planned after the evaluation is done so that the problem or difficulty in learning is identified. Keywords — Best Practices, Grade 4 Learners, Enhancing Learners Reading Level