EFFECT OF MARUNGKO-CLAVERIA FUSION ON THE READING LITERACY SKILLS OF PRIMARY GRADE INDIGENOUS LEARNERS IN EASTERN BOTOLAN, ZAMBALES

Author Name: 1.Abegail D. Cepida 2. Romar D. Castillo

Volume/Issue: 07/01

Country: Philippines

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/07.2026-59187276/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Palis Elementary School, Department of Education, Schools Division of Zambales, Philippines.
2. Nacolcol Integrated School, Department of Education, Schools Division of Zambales, Philippines

ABSTRACT

Reading literacy is a critical foundation for academic success, yet many Indigenous learners encounter difficulties in developing essential reading skills. This study determined the effect of the Marungko-Claveria Fusion Approach on the reading literacy skills of Grade 1 to Grade 3 Indigenous learners at Palis Elementary School in Eastern Botolan, Zambales. Using a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design and stratified purposive sampling, the study assessed learners’ reading performance before and after the intervention. Reading literacy was measured through letter-name and letter-sound recognition, identification of initial sounds, reading familiar words and sentences, syllable marking, word formation, and fluency in reading syllable-marked sentences. Findings revealed that learners demonstrated only fair levels of reading literacy prior to the intervention. After the implementation of the Marungko-Claveria Fusion Approach, significant improvements were observed across all literacy indicators, particularly in syllable recognition, word formation, and reading fluency. Results further showed that the fusion approach was more effective than the traditional Marungko Approach in enhancing reading performance. An intervention plan was developed to strengthen literacy instruction and support reading development among Indigenous learners. The study concludes that the Marungko-Claveria Fusion Approach is an effective strategy for improving foundational reading literacy skills.

Key words: Reading Literacy, Marungko-Claveria Fusion Approach, Indigenous Learners, Reading Intervention, Primary Education