Reading Habits and Communication Skills Mediated by Vocabulary Learning Strategies of Grade 5 Public School Learners: Bases for Action Plan

In the reading-based educational context today, the reading and language development of learners is critical to their communicative ability. The study identified the association of reading habits, vocabulary acquisition methodologies and communication abilities of Grade 5 learners in the District of Calape, Bohol for School Year 2025–2026. The nature of the study was descriptive-correlational. The researcher used a researcher-made questionnaire in collecting data on reading habits (attitude, frequency, purpose and time), vocabulary learning methodologies and communication skills Cronbach’s a of 0.9328284 with an interpretation of highly internally consistent (HIC). Statistical treatments were carried out using the weighted mean, standard deviation, and the path estimates. The findings revealed that the respondents had a moderate level of reading habits (M = 2.83), vocabulary learning strategies (M = 2.98) and speaking abilities (M = 3.12). Results revealed a substantial positive association between reading habits and communication skills (r = 0.695, p < .001). Furthermore, reading habits and vocabulary learning methodologies were strong predictors of communication skills (R² = 0.628). The results underline the significance of reading habits and ways of promoting vocabulary acquisition for developing communication abilities of learners. A plan of action was designed to close the gaps identified and to encourage the growth of literacy amongst learners.

Vocabulary, Communication, Communication Skills

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