Effectiveness of Short Reading Selection as Strategy in Enhancing the Reading Comprehension Skills of Grade 5 Learners

Authors

  • Frowen Gail R. Lictao Graduate School, Polytechnic College of La Union, Agoo, La Union, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63671/ijeir.v2i3.142

Keywords:

Short Reading Selection, Reading Comprehension Skills, Challenges, Proposed Intervention Measures

Abstract

This study assessed the effectiveness of short reading selection as a strategy in enhancing the reading comprehension skills of Grade 5 learners in the public elementary schools of Bagulin District, Division of La Union during the school year 2024-2025 involving seventeen (17) Grade 5 reading teachers and fourteen (14) school administrators.

The objectives of short reading selection as a strategy for enhancing the reading comprehension skills of Grade 5 learners were perceived as "moderately attained." The short reading selection was perceived to be "moderately effective" in enhancing the reading comprehension skills of Grade 5 learners. The use of short reading selection had a "moderate impact" on the reading comprehension performance of Grade 5 learners. The challenges encountered in using short reading selection to enhance the reading comprehension skills of Grade 5 learners were perceived to be "moderately serious." The suggested measures to address the challenges encountered in using short reading selection to enhance the reading comprehension skills of Grade 5 learners were perceived to be "highly applicable." There was a significant difference between the perceptions of the teachers and school administrators on the extent of impact of using short reading selection on the reading comprehension performance of Grade 5 learners.

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2026-07-25

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Vol. 2 No. 3: July-September 2026

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Lictao, F. G. R. (2026). Effectiveness of Short Reading Selection as Strategy in Enhancing the Reading Comprehension Skills of Grade 5 Learners. International Journal of Educational Innovations and Research, 2(3), 313-331. https://doi.org/10.63671/ijeir.v2i3.142

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