The Syllabic Method and Reading Competitions. Helping Primary School Pupils to Overcome their Reading Difficulties

Diplomarbeit aus dem Jahr 2019 im Fachbereich Didaktik - Allgemeine Didaktik, Erziehungsziele, Methoden, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: This study was undertaken to investigate the causes responsible for pupils inability to read in class and to help them overcome reading difficulties. The study was an action research and falls under the descriptive research design. The population sample for the study consisted of forty six (46) pupils made up of twenty six (26) boys and twenty (20) girls. The syllabic method was used as the intervention. The instrument used for the data collection were mainly observation, class test and exercises. The data were analyzed using frequency table and percentages. The use adequate of the syllabic method helped pupils to improve their reading skills.