Authors : Sherilyn S. Vargas

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 12 - December

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14534664

Abstract : This paper designed and developed supplementary reading comprehension material in English which integrate the local content of Tinambac, Camarines Sur for Brigada Pagbasa Students. It employed Research and Development method which included the analysis of the reading comprehension level of students, collection of local content in Tinambac, development of the local content supplementary material, and content validation of the material. Results shared that no local literatures were used as content in the brigada pagbasa material existing in the municipality. Local content in Tinambac were identified through key informants and cultural mapping tool. These were integrated into the development of supplementary reading material. The organization of the content was guided by ADDIE Model of Instructional Design and subjected to content validation and acceptability. The validation of the material was determined through Cronbach alpha while 4-point Likert scale was used to determine the content validity and acceptability of the supplementary reading material. The evaluation by experts for acceptability yielded 3.87 considered as highly acceptable in all areas. Regression Analysis was used to determine how the developed supplementary reading material contributed significantly to the reading comprehension of the students. Results showed that the positive coefficient implies that an increase in the result of the supplementary reading material will result to higher level of reading comprehension. The study recommended the conduct of the study to other districts. Also, language teachers are encouraged to localize learning materials integrating the local content of different municipalities in the province.

Keywords : Local Content Supplementary Reading Materials, Local Content, Reading Comprehension.

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