Android Assisted Reading Intervention to the Grade 4 Students of Sto. Nino Elementary School
Ronnie Arella
Discipline: Education
Abstract:
This study aimed at finding out the Android-based reading needs of the learners; determine the acceptability level of the developed android-based reading material in contents, technicality, and aesthetic qualities; identify the pre-test and post-test scores of the students in the use of the android based reading materials; and test the significant difference in the students’ scores, before and after the use of the android-based reading material? This study utilized a design and development research method with quasi-experimental design and used a validated researcher-made questionnaire and assessment to a purposively sampled whole population of 24 Grade IV English subject students. The data was treated with weighted mean to identify the learners ‘need and acceptability level of the material, percentage to measure the assessment scores, and paired t-test to test the hypothesis. The findings revealed that the android-based reading needs of the students in both android features and reading comprehension is highly needed and should be centered in independent learning, facilitated contents, vocabulary and combinations, and spiral progression. The acceptability level of the developed android-based reading material in components, technical quality, and aesthetic quality is highly acceptable in all aspects and indicators. The students’ pre-test scores increased from did not meet expectations to outstanding in post-test. And, there is a significant difference in the students’ scores, before and after the use of the android-based reading material. It is recommended that the developed material be continuously used in reading-based activities and be further improved along the assessment results. The questions and assessments were written in English language as to the medium for instruction. Only one section was utilized in the study equivalent to the whole population of the grade and can be increased in future research and may further be set to controlled and experimental group. This research is one of the district's efforts to generate and contribute to the development of digital and conventional teaching resources. This is a comprehensive study that includes evaluating student needs, providing and implementing treatments, analyzing the results, and improving the content.
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