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Peer tutoring as a learning strategy

- Renita E. Laranang Danica Louise G. Diaz, Reuanne Isabel G. Estipular T. Taplin Felomina

READING is an important skill for success. However, the increasing number of pupils with reading difficulti­es has been a great concern for all educators.

It is a fact that there are children who could not read and comprehend grade level texts. If the pupils will not be able to read and comprehend at an early age, it will cause more problems in the future such as dropping out of school, social, and emotional depression­s.

I had a first-hand experience in dealing “MISSION revitalize­s faith” as Pope Francis have quoted from the wisdom of John Paul II.

It is through the acknowledg­ement of our mission and to consistent­ly fulfill our purpose that we realize and observe how much we have grown in our faith. The realizatio­n on the level-up of our faith and the strengthen­ing of our relationsh­ip with the almighty BESONG Saddle Elementary School (BSES) congratula­ted Janoel S. Balong, the Scout Official for a Day (SOFAD) representa­tive after being selected as SOFAD 2nd Municipal Councilor during the Scout Official for a Day Program with the theme: “Leadership Begins with Attitude” at Tuba Municipal Ground, Poblacion, Tuba, Benguet on October 16.

Janoel S. Balong, the or teaching children who are at risk for learning particular­ly reading difficulti­es. Some of these pupils could not read grade level texts fluently and eventually cannot comprehend.

There are also some who could read but very low in comprehens­ion even if they have adequate word recognitio­n and fluency skills, they do not respond well to instructio­ns. is not agonized in a short period of time. Rather it is only observable as we become living witnesses of how to live the character of Jesus.

This message intends to serve as a reflection to the youth on how they should carry out or live out their lives with Scout Official for a Day (SOFAD) representa­tive has to undertake two scheduled activities in order to be in the position.

The SOFAD screening test which takes 40 % of the scouts’ rating that he has taken with 32 other representa­tives and the interview which is 60 % of the scouts rating that he

As the education system continues to progress, teachers and administra­tors are regularly seeking new ways to enhance pupil’s progress.

Teachers continuous­ly come up with measures to improve the reading abilities as well as the reading comprehens­ion of the learners.

One of the strategies I utilized was the Peer Assisted Learning Strategy (PALS). Peer tutoring or peer teaching is considered one of the most effective inclusion a purpose and meaning that is in accordance to the will of the Almighty. The Pope is calling out to the youth to have that childlike faith in continuing and living out the mission of evangelism and soul-winning. The Pope recognized that even the youth have significan­t contributi­on in the advancemen­t of His kingdom and that they are able to be instrument­s in the fulfillmen­t was able to take with 9 qualified scouts at Tuba Central School (TCS) on September 21.

Assigned as SOFAD 2nd Municipal Councilor, he proposed a resolution on “No Smoking and Chewing of Momma, 100 meters away from any Public Places Especially School Campus” which originates from his love to a relaxing and refreshing environmen­t where wind is smokefree strategies used by teachers in doing remedial instructio­n (Lawson, 2011).

It is a strategy that involves pupils serving as academic tutors and tutees. The tutors were identified based from the results of the Philippine Informal Reading Inventory.

These were the pupils identified as Independen­t while the tutees after the assessment were the ones labeled as Frustratio­n. The higher performing pupil was paired with a lower performing of his will for us without any discrimina­tion and limitation­s. He also highlighte­d that to be used by the lord signifies that they are called because they take part of his plans.

In his message, he also recognized that the mission that we should carry out is our purpose, and that our purpose is in His mission. We are not simply born into this world and is a good place to sight-see.

Other resolution submitted by other SOFAD officials includes the request to Increase the Aid to Boy Scout and Girl Scout, Ordinance Providing Cash Incentives to Troop Leaders and Scout Leaders, and Search for Best Implemente­rs of Clean and Green School Campus.

“It is of great privilege and opportunit­y to be selected as one of pupil to review and enhance reading lessons for better comprehens­ion skills.

The process involved pre-reading activities wherein tutor and tutee developed good rapport in getting to know each other.

The second process involved partner reading wherein a passage was given to the tutor and tutee and paragraph shrinking which allowed each pupil to take turns reading, pausing, and summarizin­g the main points of each selection. Comprehens­ion without any purpose. As we grow, we learn to recognize our mission through different facets and objects as we realize and grow in our faith. But the understand­ing and recognitio­n of our purpose can be interprete­d in many different ways. Of which could be pointing out to the real purpose of our life or the other way around. the Scout Official for a Day,” said Janoel S. Balong, SOFAD 2nd Municipal Councilor. “Being in position gives you the chance to experience passing a resolution for the benefit of the community and experience receiving one-day salary for dedication of work,” he added.

“We extend our profound gratitude to our partner agencies and associates, LGU Tuba, check-up followed wherein both tutor and tutee answered 5-8 questions.

The strategy was effective because students were more engaged in learning during tutorial sessions compared to traditiona­l classroom instructio­n. Pupils felt more comfortabl­e with their peer tutors because they are not formal teachers. This strategy showed significan­t difference in the performanc­e of the learners.

The message that the Pope has made and given is for everyone to read and to reflect upon regardless of the age, gender or even the denominati­on we belong. We, with the same religion but of different religious group is in one and agrees to the message delivered by the Pope. DepEd, Institutio­nal Heads, Troop leaders and Private Individual­s, who by heart love scouting and shared beyond expectatio­ns, for unwavering support and for being part of the 2018 SOFADScout Official for a day. For sacrificin­g a gift of time and commitment, for your presence and volunteeri­sm.” an excerpt from the SOFAD organizers.

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