Localized big book as reading material for grade 1 learners Ma. Shairine Mae R. Alao... [et. al]

Thesis Bachelor of Elementary Education major in Content Courses University of Rizal System-Morong. 2018

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This study was conducted to determine the level of acceptability of the developed Localized Big Book as reading material for Grade 1 learners. It was conducted during the academic year 2017-2018 at the Tomas Claudio Memorial Elementary School whose respondents were the six (6) Grade 1 teachers and forty (40) Grade 1 learners. The study used the descriptive and developmental method of research utilizing evaluative design. The developed reading material was presented to the six (6) Grade 1 teacher-respondents to evaluate the acceptability of the Localized Big Book with respect to objectives, contents, presentation and organization, and creativity through the questionnaire checklist. The evaluation test was administered to forty (40) Grade 1 learner-participants to test their comprehension when exposed to the Localized Big Book in terms of literal, inferential, evaluative and application levels of comprehension. The mean and standard deviation were used to answer the problems. The study revealed that the developed reading material, as perceived by the Grade 1 teacher-respondents with respect to objectives, contents, presentation and organization, and creativity was "Very Highly Acceptable". On the other hand, the level of reading comprehension of Grade 1 learners when exposed to Localized Big Book as revealed by the scores in terms of literal, inferential, evaluative and application was "Very Good". From the data gathered, this study concludes that with respect to objectives, contents, presentation and organization, and creativity of the Localized Big Book, these were really appropriate and suitable to the needs of both teachers and learners. Thus, it was proven that the developed reading material was "Very Highly Accepted". Moreover, through the use of Localized Big Book as reading material among Grade 1 learners, this helped them improved their comprehension skills. From the evaluation test given about the level of reading comprehension in terms of literal, inferential, evaluative and application, the results were all "Very Good". In general, the Localized Big Book enhanced the comprehension level of the Grade 1 learners. Based on the findings and conclusions, this study recommends to develop more Localized Big Books about the other places near in Morong, Rizal so that the students will be familiar to them. In addition, testing the Further evaluation of the Localized Big Book in teaching reading may be conducted. Then, improvement of the packaging of the material may be prioritized. Lastly, the construction of the budget of work in teaching reading with the use of Localized Big Book can be taken into consideration.