EFFECTIVENESS OF THE CLAVERIA APPROACH ON THE READING PROFICIENCY OF STRUGGLING GRADE 1 PUPILS

Authors

  • Melody Uba Apayao State College Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64358/48ygws26

Keywords:

Keywords: Claveria Approach, reading proficiency, struggling readers, Grade 1 pupils, intervention

Abstract

This study examined the effectiveness of the Claveria Approach in improving the reading proficiency of struggling Grade 1 pupils. Specifically, it aimed to determine the level of reading proficiency of the learners before and after the implementation of the intervention, and to identify whether there is a significant improvement in their reading skills. A quasi-experimental research design was utilized in this study. The participants were selected Grade 1 pupils identified as struggling readers from Alem Elementary School. A teacher-made reading assessment tool was used to measure the learners’ reading proficiency in terms of letter recognition, phonemic awareness, word reading, and comprehension. Pre-test and post-test scores were gathered and analyzed using appropriate statistical methods. The Claveria Approach, which focuses on systematic and explicit instruction in phonics, blending, and decoding skills, was implemented over a specified period. Findings revealed that the learners’ reading proficiency significantly improved after the intervention. The results indicated that the Claveria Approach was effective in enhancing the basic reading skills of struggling readers. Based on the findings, it is recommended that teachers adopt the Claveria Approach as an intervention strategy for beginning readers. Further studies may also be conducted to explore its effectiveness in other grade levels and contexts.

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Published

2026-03-31

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Education, Literacies and Curriculum Studies

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