Reading Interest and Performance of Grade I Learners using Marungko and Claveria Approaches: A Comparative Study

Abstract

This true-experimental study compared the effectiveness of the Marungko and Claveria reading approaches on the reading interest and reading performance of 40 Grade I learners in Sofronio Española, Palawan, Philippines. Participants were divided into two groups: Section Mars (Marungko Approach) and Section Earth (Claveria Approach). An eight-week intervention was implemented following pretest administration using the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) and a researcher-made reading interest questionnaire. Posttest results revealed that both approaches significantly improved learners’ reading interest (Marungko: 4.06 to 4.65; Claveria: 4.01 to 4.69) and reading performance (Marungko: 0.91 to 12.38; Claveria: 1.06 to 10.13). However, no significant difference was found between the two approaches in terms of both variables. A significant correlation between reading interest and performance was observed in the Claveria group. The study concludes that both Marungko and Claveria approaches are equally effective in developing early literacy skills and recommends that teachers select either approach based on learner needs and classroom context.