SIC Narrative Report

(Output #1)

5B’s INITIATIVE READING ADVOCACY

Bawat Bata sa Banago-I Bumabasa at Bumibilang

Summary
5B’s Initiative Reading Advocacy of Banago Elementary School - I leads to a collaborative partnership
between parents and teachers, creating a stronger foundation for reading and numeracy skills that are vital to
every student's academic success especially amidst this time of pandemic.
Challenge
In many schools across the nation, a cycle of blaming and finger-pointing as to whom should be blamed with students’ low
reading and numeracy competencies continue to exist between parents and school. Many schools wherein these scenarios exist,
there is already an evident history of low students’ achievement, failing grades, no longer participating in school
activities and are at risk of dropping out.
Solution
Most schools still rely on an outdated strategies to engage families towards learning development. Reading and numeracy
advocacy is a more effective strategy because this brings parents and teachers together for a meaningful concurring
effort outside the normal classroom set-up. For instance, during home visit each teacher and family member shares their
observations, experiences, expectations, and possible strategies to help the pupils develop the basic skills in reading and
numeracy that may affect their academic achievement. Once a solid partnership is formed between the parents and the
teacher/s concerned, then they will be empowered to make the necessary steps to guide the student’s academic
progress.
Long-Term Impact
Decades of research shows that when parents and teachers work together, students do better in all aspects
especially in academics; attendance increases, student’s performance improves, reduce discipline problems and increase
overall positive attitudes towards school that will eventually be carried on as the pupil moves to higher level of learning until
he/she finishes a degree. Independent studies of our Reading Advocacy show similar outcomes as noted above,
as well as increased communication and cooperative skills for both educators and families. Increasing the
funds of knowledge for both educators, parents and teachers, raises student success.

Prepared by: MARK BEN V. RAMOS

BES – I, SIC