Developing Localized Reading Materials: Addressing comprehensions Level of Key Stage 1 and 2 Learners

In today's learning situation, the reading proficiency of young learners remains a critical concern, particularly in rural schools. Despite significant advances in educational technology and methodologies, rural schools often face unique challenges that hinder the development of literacy skills among their learners. These challenges include limited access to quality reading materials, insufficient educational resources, and a lack of professional development opportunities for teachers.
DepEd has made programs available to help students with their reading needs. The DepEd Order No. 45 s was established. To ensure that every child is a reader by the end of third grade, Every Child A Reader Program (ECARP) was established in 2002. Teachers ran many intervention and remediation programs in response to the DepEd's demand.
Rural communities frequently encounter socioeconomic barriers that impact educational outcomes. Poverty, limited infrastructure, and inadequate funding contribute to the disparities observed between rural and urban schools. These factors not only affect the availability of learning resources but also influence the overall educational environment in which young learners develop their reading skills.
Numerous intervention and remediation programs have been launched by the Department of Education to help students who struggle with reading. Reading proficiency is essential for academic success, and issues with reading will have an impact on all facets of a child's academic performance. Early literacy is crucial for this reason. Early readers go on to excel in their reading abilities and have more academic success in school. Students who are struggling in reading also suffer in other subject areas and have a hard time keeping up with their schoolwork. It turns into a downhill spiral as they grow demoralized, lose motivation, and fall further behind (Culaste-Quimbo, 2021)

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