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Item Impact of reading motivation and attitude on the reading comprehension:Manimog, Pamela A. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-05)Reading comprehension is a crucial skill; unfortunately, Filipino students rank low. Various factors contribute to the decline in reading motivation globally, nationally and locally. However, improving reading materials and motivation/attitude can address students' reading challenges. This study sought to determine the relationship among reading motivation, reading attitude, and reading comprehension of the Grade 6 students in the public elementary schools of the Matanao II district. Three research instruments (adopted and contextualized) were used to gather data from the 228 Grade 6 students from different public elementary schools. Using the Mean, Pearson r, and Regression Analysis in analyzing the data, the key findings are as follows: the learners had shown high reading motivation in terms of curiosity, competition and challenge but very high for recognition and involvement. Students have shown a strong reading attitude where all of the indicators, comfort, intellectual value, practical value, and linguistic value were described by the students as high but low in anxiety. With regard to reading comprehension level, students have shown fairly satisfactory levels. A significant relationship was found between reading motivation and reading comprehension of learners. Also, students possess a high reading attitude significantly related to their reading comprehension. Regarding reading motivation, challenge and recognition significantly influenced the students' reading comprehension performance. However, only anxiety as an indicator of reading attitude significantly influences the learners' reading comprehension. Lastly, a researcher-designed reading program should be implemented to capitalize on students' motivation, teachers should be trained to cater to diverse student needs, workshops for professional development should be organized, parental support should be encouraged, and student engagement should be fostered through challenges and discussions. Future research should explore underlying factors and interventions to enhance comprehension skills while leveraging students' motivation and attitude toward reading.Item Marungko approach as a tool in developing reading proficiency: Vantage point of primary school teachersAguiling, Celder E. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-06)This study explored the vantage point of primary school teachers in utilizing the Marungko Approach as a tool to develop pupils' reading proficiency. Employing a phenomenological qualitative design, data were gathered from twelve Marungko teachers in Bansalan West District Elementary Schools through in-depth interviews. Findings revealed a balance of positive and negative experiences in implementing the approach. Teachers experienced on fostering engagement and effectiveness through multi-sensory and digital tools, and inclusive approach to support diverse learners needs in implementing the Marungko approach. Also, challenges arose from unavailability of resource and classroom diversity management. To address these, teachers used different strategies by adapting interactive Marungko approach in instruction with creative resources for diverse learners, optimizing classroom dynamics and continuous improvement for effective learning, and collaborating and engaging the community to sustain learning. Insights highlighted the value of adaptive and learners-centered strategies, enhancing motivation and engagement and performance, and addressing challenges and promoting support systems. Teachers emphasized the need for continuous government support, adequate materials, and community involvement to fully implement and sustain the Marungko Approach. Overall, the study underscores the critical role of teacher adaptability and support systems in enhancing early reading instruction through the Marungko framework.Item Lived experiences of reading coordinators in public secondary schoolsAlao, Felicitas L. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-06)Teaching reading to learners is crucial, as literacy skills are fundamental to academic success, personal development, and lifelong learning. This phenomenological study explores the lived experiences of reading coordinators in public secondary schools, focusing on the operation of the school-based literacy programme in the Matanao I and II districts. The research addresses the challenges faced by reading coordinators, their instructional activities, emotions, perceptions, and enabling conditions. Four key questions guide the study that centers on investigating the coordinators' experiences, challenges, initiatives to improve reading proficiency, and learning insights. The findings reveal a cyclic process in the implementation, involving pretests, differentiated support, progress tracking, post-tests, and feedback. The challenges include time management, students' negative attitudes, insufficient technical assistance, and a lack of parental support. Meanwhile, initiatives to enhance proficiency include a collarbone reading approach. Learning insights emphasize collaboration among stakeholders, mastery of reading development processes, and teachers' commitment. The study concludes with recommendations for restructuring the school-based reading program, addressing factors affecting low proficiency levels, benefiting students through creative interventions, and offering valuable insights for future researches exploring related variables.