Enhancing the Reading Ability of Primary Pupils of Otavi Elementary School Using Contextualized Language Instruction

This study determined the pre - test and post - test of the primary pupils before and after using contextualized learning activity created by the researcher. The sample of 100 primary pupils that composed of grade 1, 2 and 3 were the primary respondents of the research. Based from the data gathered, the following findings were revealed. The performance level of primary pupils in reading comprehension (Pre - test) before using Contextualized Language Instruction was interpreted as poor and they belong to below 75 and garnered 78% of the primary pupils. The performance level of primary pupils in reading comprehension (Post - test) after using Contextualized Language Instruction was interpreted as satisfactory and 45% of primary pupils belongs to the bracket 80 - 84 and it is satisfactory performance. The computed t - value is 5.298 which is less than the critical value of 2.776 with a 0.05 level of significance and degree of freedom of 4. Hence, the hypothesis that is stated in null form is to be rejected. Self - regulation of pupils got the highest rank with 89 frequencies. Second, Persistence with 78 and tolerance of failure has 76. Likewise, achievement goals, self - efficacy and volition having 70, 67 and 56 frequencies. Based from the conclusions of the study, the following recommendations are made: Conduct rigid reading activities and create CLI to the pupils to enhance their performance not only in English but to other subjects. The Department of Education must be aware about the reading abilities of the pupils most especially in this time of pandemic. Conduct training activities for the teachers that can suit to the present situation of the country. The CLI must utilized to sustain the satisfactory performance of the pupils in reading. Related research to other subjects about CLI must be conducted.