The issues that can be studied in action research include slow reading and poor comprehension. I once facilitated the Phil-IRI (Philippine Informal Reading Inventory), where Grade 8 students read a passage with five paragraphs and answered 10 comprehension questions. However, I observed that some students were very slow readers, and many scored below 5 out of 10 in the assessment.

Based on this experience, I realized that reading speed and comprehension need targeted intervention. This can be a good focus for action research to identify effective strategies that can help improve students’ fluency, understanding, and overall reading performance.

Action research is very important to teachers because it helps us identify and address the real problems we observe inside the classroom. Through this process, I can easily recognize issues such as low performance, slow reading, or lack of participation and immediately create interventions to solve them. For me, it becomes a guide in improving my teaching practice because I am not just teaching, but also reflecting on what works and what needs improvement. It allows me to make informed decisions based on actual classroom experiences and student results. In this way, I can continuously improve my strategies and better support my students’ learning and development.

Effective Solutions:

1. The school already implements a reading program at Upper Bicutan National High School, which helps support students in improving their reading skills.

2. Increasing the number of volunteers allows the program to accommodate more students and provide one-on-one assistance, which is more effective for slow readers.

3. Providing sufficient and appropriate reading materials like books, worksheets, and school supplies supports the development of reading comprehension and fluency.

4. Having a well-equipped and conducive reading facilitation room creates a comfortable learning environment that helps students focus and engage better in reading activities.