Reading Comprehension Strategies of Teachers: Amplifying Reading Literacy

Abstract

This study uncovered the reading comprehension strategies of teachers to amplify reading literacy. There were ten (10) elementary teachers from the intermediate level of San Isidro, North District, Division of Davao Oriental, who participated in the study.  This study used a phenomenological approach to extract the participants' ideas. An in-depth interview gathered information regarding their reading strategies, coping mechanisms, and insights. Using the thematic analysis, the following themes emerged: making connections, questioning, predicting, and summarizing. Three themes were identified to overcome challenges in employing reading strategies: scaffolding, independent learning, and giving feedback. The insights drawn from the study's findings were teacher training, provision of resources and support, and flexibility in adapting methods. The importance of reading strategies was highly underscored in this study, which were fundamental skills that enable learners to develop their higher-order and critical thinking skills. Results also revealed that teachers and other sources of support were contributors to reading literacy. To make this study meaningful, publication in a reputable journal is essential.