“EFFECTIVENESS OF CREATING LITTLE TEACHERS TO LITTLE LEARNERS PROGRAM (“MUNTING GURO SA MUNTING MAG-AARAL”) AT

D. ALBONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, JOSE PANGANIBAN WEST DISTRICT

July 22-October 22, 2013

The study on the “Effectiveness of Creating Little Teachers for Little Learners” program at D. Albonia Elementary School, Jose Panganiban West District dated July 22-October 22, 2013, became a successful innovation that uplifted the skills on the 3 R’s of learning (Reading, wRiting and Arithmetic) among Grade I pupils, called to be the Little learners.

It is indeed made the Little Teachers (selected Grade VI pupils) to be more patient, responsible and caring as school leaders. The time spent during the whole session made every single minute fruitful as possible. The learning on 3R’s made gradually, by the joint efforts of the persons involved. Really, learning took place when the program were implemented and continuously practice because of its effectiveness on the learning of pupils.

The data has been gathered through the use of questionnaires, checklist and observations. The formula used in computing the percentage was total number of responses/total number of respondents x 100 or N/25x100. They were selected by purposive sampling whereas the respondents were chosen on the basis of their knowledge on the information desired.

.Selected grade I pupils, basically the benefactor of the program, the little learners,

the Grade VI pupils known for Little teachers, their parents, and Grade I and VI Teachers completed the number of respondents. There were 15 identified little learners by Grade I teacher and as a result the researcher provided them with the same number of teachers. Because of its positive effect, interested Grade I were also added in list, and another set of Little teachers were given.

The teaching-learning method was conducted after lunch at Grade VI room, and the 15 minutes allotted time for each session, extends for 20 to 25 minutes due to the great perseverance of both learner and teacher. They most of the time, didn’t noticed that they already consumed the 15 minutes lesson because of enjoyment. During the lessons, the researcher interviewed some Little teachers, and according to them, they can really felt that they were part of their learner’s educational growth, and thus made them proud for themselves. On the other side, the little learner, were also excited in their class with their Little Teachers. After lunch, they were very eager to look for their “ate” or “kuya”, “mam” or “sir” to study new lessons. And that positive behaviour of many Grade I pupils, gave more motivation to Grade VI pupils. In addition, the researcher also provided them with the free viand every Wednesday. And it made the Little teachers more motivated to performed their best as teachers. Many realized that to be a teacher was not an easy tasks, patience first and foremost should be developed. Responsibility and concern were also attitudes that arise among teachers.

As for the Grade I adviser, she appreciates the efforts and the program her pupils indulged with. “It really helped, it is a wonderful technique!” according to her. But, of course, not all identified learner positively harvested the fruit of aimed learning. This was because of one little learner who fail to attend her class regularly, and likewise, the session provided for them. It was because of habitual absenteeism of such learner. The

adviser even dialogue with the parent involved, for the benefit of the pupil, but until the end, the pupil, refused to attend his class regularly. And such attitude resulted in poor performance of the pupil.

With regards to the parents involved, parents of little teachers and learners gladly permitted their children to be part of the program, believing on the positive effect of such to their pupils. The researcher provided them a waiver/consent for their pupils. And the evaluation resulted for even more positive feedback that they recommended to continue the program.

The checklist on the record of little learners’ performance was provided by the researcher for evaluation. It was accomplished by the Grade I adviser. The questionnaires were given as an assessment tool for the statements of the problem. The contents were as follows:

1. The factors affect much the Little Teacher-Little Learners relationship in educational enhancement.

2. The effect of such program to the teachers, parents and pupils themselves.3. The measures to be employed for the improvement of the program.

The results of the questionnaires were:

According to 25 respondents, the following were factors that affect the Little Teacher-Little Learner relationship in educational attainment. 3 or 12% of them agreed to proper time management, 7 or 28% that Little Teacher’s attitude towards the program is the prime reason on the success of such, 12 or 48% believed on the attitude of Little Teacher, 1 or 4% linked the materials for learning, and 2 or 8% of the respondents agreed that parents attitude is the main factor in learning process under the program.

The teachers, parents and pupils responded 100% positive feedback on the effects of the program to them. 9 or 35% answered that it made them happy or glad knowing that in their own little way they helped others, 8 or 32% believed that it taught them to be good leaders, and 8 or 32% were inspired because they learned 3R’s of learning.

All of the respondents recommended for the continuity of the program, and because of such recommendations, the program until now is being implemented.

The researcher therefore now concluded that “Little Teachers to Little Learners Program is now considered as one of the best practices of D. Albonia Elementary School. One greatest factor that contributed the learning of little pupils was the little teachers who greatly influenced them to be more motivated to give an extra time to study. In so, study habits were created and developed. Truly the implementation of the program helped in the attainment on the knowledge on 3R’s of learning among Grade I pupils. It is an effective aid in helping slow learners to cope up the basic education.

In so, the researcher therefore recommends for the full implementation of the program at school, and suggests for the adaptation of such for future studies specifically in developing Grade VI pupils as Little Teachers and Grade I as Little Learners who will perform in educational process.

Prepared by:

THERESA O. BALANCE Teacher I

Recommending Approval:

PAUL D. ELPEDESPrincipal I/Consultant

ROSALINO A. AVILA DR. EMMA T. SORIANO OIC-PSDS EPS 1-Preschool/SPED

Area Supervisor

NORMA B. SAMANTELAOIC-Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Approved:

ARNULFO M. BALANESchools Division Superintendent