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STANDPOINTS OF ENGLISH TEACHERS ON DROP EVERYTHING

AND READ (DEAR) PROGRAM: AN INQUIRY

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A Thesis Presented to the Graduate Education Faculty

St. Mary’s College of Tagum Inc.
Tagum City

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In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree

Master of Arts in Education
Major in English

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JERIK C. MANDIN
March 2020
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APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis entitled, “STANDPOINTS OF ENGLISH TEACHERS ON DROP

EVERYTHING AND READ (DEAR) PROGRAM: AN INQUIRY,” prepared and
submitted by JERIK C. MANDIN, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree, Master of Arts in Education Major in English, has been examined and
hereby recommended for approval and acceptance.

TEENA MARIE B. BAUTISTA,

Ph.D.
Adviser

THESIS REVIEW PANEL

APPROVED by the Committee on Oral Examination with the grade of PASSED.

PERLA C. PADRO, Ph.D.

Chairperson

GINA M. ORACION, Ph.D. JANICE A. FERNANDEZ, Ph.D.

Member Member

BELEN D. TADO, Ph.D. EXELSIS DEO A. DELOY, Ph.D.

Member External Member

ACCEPTED and APPROVED in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree,
Master of Arts in Education Major in English.

Comprehensive Examination: PASSED

Oral Examination: February 26, 2020

PERLA C. PADRO, Ph.D.

Dean of Graduate Education
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ABSTRACT

This phenomenological study explored on the standpoints of English

teachers on drop everything read (DEAR) program in one of the secondary
schools in Tagum City division. This study is anchored with cognitive theory
and Chomsky’s ideas that views reading as an inherent ability which can be
developed by exposure in meaningful situations. This qualitative study
employed phenomenological method. The data were gathered through in-
depth interview (IDI) and focus-group discussion (FGD). The result of this
study showed that public secondary English teachers facilitating DEAR
program to junior and senior high school on their standpoints of the DEAR
program: helpful in addressing reading needs of the students; enhances
reading ability and comprehension of students; and how the program is
effective. In addition, the lived experiences of English teachers on DEAR
program such as the difficulty in preparing reading materials; and motivate
students to read, lack of time in preparing reading materials; monitoring
and assessing students’ progress, improvement on reading abilities of
students. Along these problems are coping mechanisms in the challenges
encountered on the implementation of DEAR program such as the technical
assistance; having self-motivation, develop ability to adjust; utilizing
available reading materials. Moreover, the following are the insights of
English teachers on the implementation of DEAR program: inculcate love of
reading to students; provide appropriate reading materials; engage teachers
in seminars and trainings; make proper planning; follow and implement the
program religiously. Furthermore, it is suggested that the future
researchers may also conduct a study about the standpoints of public
secondary English teachers in consonance to other issues regarding reading
programs in public secondary schools.

Keywords: education, English, public secondary teachers, qualitative,

phenomenological design, Tagum City, Philippines
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to express my sincerest and heartfelt gratitude to the following for

having contributed to the completion of this thesis.

To Almighty God, for good health, abundant blessings, enlightenment, and

wisdom along my journey on this academic endeavor.

To the dean of Graduate School, Dr. Perla C. Padro for her motivation and

encouragement for us to continue this endeavor.

To all the panel of examiners, Dr. Gina M. Oracion, Dr. Belen D. Tado, Dr.

Janice Fernandez, and Dr. Excelsis Deo A. Deloy, for their expertise and guidance in

making this research possible.

To my adviser, Dr. Teena Marie B. Bautista, for her patience, consideration,

motivation, immense knowledge, and sincere commitment in providing helpful

direction, giving advice, assistance, guidance and encouragement.

To my family, for the unconditional love and for providing me with unfailing

support and continuous encouragement throughout my years of study and through the

process of researching and writing this thesis. This accomplishment would not have been

possible without them.

To Tagum National Trade School administration, colleagues in both

junior and senior high school, relatives, friends, I am genuinely grateful form

your moral support. Your heartfelt words gave a significant impact to the fulfillment of

this work.
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To the participants of this study, for sharing their experiences and their time to

make this study reliable. And for those who were not mentioned and had helped me in

making this study, thank you so much.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

TITLE PAGE i

APPROVAL SHEET ii

ABSTRACT iii

ACKNOWLEDGMENT iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS v

CHAPTER

1 INTRODUCTION

Purpose of the Study 3

Research Questions 3

Theoretical Lens 4

Scope and Limitation of the Study 6

Importance of the Study 6

Definition of Terms 7

Organization of the Study 8

2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

3 METHODOLOGY

Research Design 22

Research Participants 23

Role of the Researcher 24

Data Sources 25

Data Collection Procedure 26

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Data Analysis 27

Trustworthiness of the Study 28

Ethical Consideration 32

4 RESULTS

5 DISCUSSIONS

Implications for Teaching Practice 91

Recommendation for Further Research 94

Concluding Remarks 95

REFERENCES

APPENDICES

A Parents’ Consent/Informed Assent

B Letters of Permission

C Validation Sheets

D Audit Trail

E Participants’ Certification

F Editor’s Certification

G Ethics Clearance

CURRICULUM VITAE
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