Suzanne Sasha M. Pasculado1 , Kezia D. Manlang2,Joliemar T. Saga3, Irish Mae G. Bauro4 , Elisha Rayhanie A. Buhian5, Shiene B. Ricafort6 , Nor-aina E. Salipada, MAEd7 , Omar Bryan A. Hampong, MScie., 8, Musmera A. Mangorangka, MSciEd., 9
, Noemie B. Dodoyano10, Jameraida A. Hadji Jamel, MAEd.11
1Laboratory High School, Mindanao State University- Buug Campus,Datu Panas, Buug Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines
Email: Keziamanlang308@gmail.com, pasculadosuzanne@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to determine the relationship between the instructional practices used by the teachers and the reading interest of Grade V pupils in Cluster 3 Elementary Schools. The researchers employed a quantitative research method, while a descriptive correlational design was employed to determine the relationship between the instructional practices and reading interest during reading sessions among the 88 Grade V pupils enrolled during the academic year 2023-2024. Employing the total enumeration, the data were gathered using the adopted questionnaire-checklists. The findings revealed that the level of instructional practices used by the teachers was very high. Similarly, the level of reading interest among the Grade V pupils was also very high. Using Spearman’s rho correlation coefficient, the study established a highly significant relationship between the two variables. The analysis resulted in a value of .633, interpreted as a highly significant relationship. These results suggest that the effective instructional practices implemented by the teachers positively influence the students' reading interests. The study highlights the importance of employing appropriate and engaging instructional strategies to foster a strong reading culture among elementary school pupils. The findings can inform educational policies and teacher training programs to enhance the quality of instruction and promote reading engagement in the early stages of education. Future researchers could explore effective instructional practices to cultivate reading interest of the students and investigate the long-term impact of these practices on academic achievement and overall educational outcomes.
Keywords: Instructional Practices, Reading Interest, Shared-Reading, Read-Aloud.