Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region X- Northern Mindanao
District of Jasaan-South
SOLANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Solana, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental
“Improving Reading Comprehension Skills thru the
Implementation of “ReCAP” for Grade 2 Wisdom Learners”
An Action Research Synopsis
Prepared by:
Elna B. Clerigo
Teacher-I
“Improving Reading Skills through the Implementation of “ReCAP” for Grade 2 Wisdom Learners”
SYNOPSIS
Part I. Situation/Scenario/Setting
The pandemic has touched many students with heightened stress, disruptions and remote learning
hurdles, but experts say it may have the greatest impact on the young learners, especially those in the formative
years of learning to read. Due to the health protocols mandated by the government to prevent the spread of
covid-19, the physical learning had been suspended. The lack of physical interaction could pose real
challenges. This is because learning to read is an inherently social activity. Also, when children attend school
in person, most reading instruction happens between teachers and other students. That’s why, this research is
conducted on improving the “Reading Comprehension” skills of learners, most of those who are incapable of
expressing syllables and words. Rates of “slow readers” in the class of Grade 2 - Wisdom at Solana Elementary
School, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental has been uprising, since there is no physical interaction in the school
between learners and teachers. Thus, leading into implementation of the best means possible to enhance the
reading comprehension skills of Grade 2 Wisdom learners in this time of pandemic. The Grade 2 Wisdom
class implemented a very special program called “ReCAP” (Reading Comprehension Alternative Program).
This program aims to alternate the traditional face-to-face reading comprehension practice and to embrace the
so-called new normal learning. ReCAP is implemented through the use of video-conferencing platforms such
as, Facebook Messenger, Google Meet, Zoom, etc. However, to practice equity among all learners so that no
one would be left behind, this program also made initiatives to those who lack capabilities in the use of
necessary technologies and those who lack means of accessing the internet; they were provided with printed
reading materials such as printed stories, books, reading flashcards etc. that would be collected by the parents
at the school.
Part II. Findings and Insights
At first, the program was indirectly brought to success due to some circumstances. Among all the 31
learners, only 10 of them participated in the program via Facebook Messenger conference. It had been
concluded that majority of learners don’t have access to technologies, such as mobile phones, tablets and
laptops and also, the unavailability of internet connections. That’s why most of them won’t be able to
participate in the program. However, most students were taught by their parents with the provided reading
materials, and luckily, their reading skills had made a huge progress. after 3 months of observation since the
implementation of the “ReCAP”, it has been perceived that 6 out of 10 learners among grade 2 wisdom learners
practiced enhanced reading comprehension skills.
This strategic program in which at first was experimental, became effective for the learners, teacher
and especially to the parents. This enhanced the working relationship and partnership between the school and
parents. The means of video-conferencing and the use of reading materials became a collaborative and
engaging work of the learners and their parents which enhanced a closer family bonding and relationship that
leads to the effectivity of the new normal education.
Part III. Summary
The ability to read and comprehend are essential skills for students to survive and understand how
society works because most information are presented through text. Prior research shows that reading helps
mental development. This study focused on improving the Reading Skills through the implementation of
“ReCAP” for learners in Grade-Two Wisdom at Solana Elementary School, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental. The
Covid-19 pandemic has greatest impact on young learners, especially those in formative years of learning to
read. Grade 2 Wisdom class implemented a very special program called "ReCAP" (Reading Comprehension
Alternative Program). “ReCAP” is implemented through the use of video-conferencing platforms and made
initiatives to those who are incapable by providing them with reading materials. This enhanced the working
relationship and partnership between the school and parents. After 3 months of observation, it has been
perceived that 6 out of 10 learners among grade 2 wisdom learners practiced enhanced reading comprehension
skills. The program has concluded successfully.
Research Documentation