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Introduction Part 2
Introduction Part 2
Introduction Part 2
Aguinaldo College is crucial for understanding their academic preparedness. Examining these
levels can illuminate potential areas of improvement, aiding educators in developing targeted
strategies to enhance students' comprehension skills and academic success. Below are the listed
Educators and Administrators. Insights from this study can guide curriculum development and
Aguinaldo College.
Students. Understanding their reading comprehension levels helps students identify areas for
improvement, enabling them to actively engage in their learning and academic success
Researchers in Education. This study contributes valuable data to the broader field of
Criminology programs.
Institutional Policy Makers. Findings may inform policies related to academic support services
and interventions tailored to enhance reading comprehension skills, ultimately benefiting the
Future Researchers. This study serves as a foundation for subsequent research endeavors,
offering a benchmark for exploring reading comprehension levels in other academic disciplines
or institutions.
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Criminology Program Developers. Those involved in designing Criminology programs can
utilize the findings to align curriculum content with students' reading comprehension needs,
Government Educational Bodies. Insights may influence broader educational policies and
Criminology graduates can inform employers about potential communication skills gaps,
Parents and Guardians. Awareness of students' reading comprehension levels can empower
parents and guardians to provide targeted support, fostering academic success in Criminology
programs.
educators can utilize this study's insights to tailor training programs focused on enhancing
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Hypothesis/Assumption of the study
The assumption that the correlation between targeted reading interventions and improved
reading comprehension levels is not only statistically significant but also translates into a
understanding of criminological concepts. The study assumes that a correlation exists between
the frequency and variety of reading habits and the development of reading comprehension skills
will lead to a more significant improvement in the reading comprehension levels of criminology
Assumptions:
1. Individual Learning Styles: Assuming that students have diverse learning styles,
and adapting reading materials and strategies to match these styles will enhance
comprehension levels.
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4. Digital Literacy Hypothesis: Hypothesizing that integrating digital literacy
Definition of Terms
1. Likert Scale
The study will be using a Likert scale to measure reading comprehension, the study will
each statement. This approach is often used in surveys or research studies to gather
2. Reading Comprehension
interpreting, and making meaning from written language. It is a crucial skill that allows
individuals to extract information, gain knowledge, and engage with a wide range of texts
across various disciplines. This study will gauge this independent variable and find how it
affects the dependent variable, which in this study is the students’ academic performance.
3. Academic Performance
educational setting, typically measured through assessments, exams, projects, and other
a key indicator of a student's readiness for further education and their potential for
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success in future endeavors. The study wants to determine how this variable is affected
individuals who are not proficient in the language in which the text is presented. These
barriers can arise from various factors, and their effects on comprehension can be notable.
In the case of this study, the criminology freshmen consists of Filipinos wherein their first
language is not English. The researchers determine that this factor plays a big role in the