ABNKKBSNPLAko?: Alleviating Reading Struggling Learners Monthly Program

Authors: Genesis G. Genelza
Journal: Journal of University of Mindanao's Best Practices | Vol. 1, No. 1, July 2026
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Abstract

“ABNKKBSNPLAko?: Alleviating Reading Struggling Learners Monthly Program” is a banner project of UM Tagum College’s Basic Education Department, designed to assist students of Liboganon Integrated School who struggle with reading. Located in a coastal barangay, Liboganon Integrated School serves learners who have had limited access to structured reading instruction, especially during the pandemic and amid the community's problematic situation. This initiative directly addresses the need for early reading intervention by offering monthly sessions to strengthen literacy skills, including comprehension, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, and fluency.

The project, which began its implementation in 2022, is jointly facilitated by both the Junior High and Senior High School departments. Its target beneficiaries are 40 students identified through PHIL-IRI assessments—32 of whom exhibit slow- paced reading with literal comprehension, and 8 of whom struggle with basic phonics and syllabic reading. Key activities include monthly reading workshops using the SRA Reading Laboratory by Don H. Parker, small-group instruction, individual mentoring, and regular learner-teacher conferences.

The program emphasizes inclusive, individualized instruction and builds on collaborative engagement, with volunteers from JHS, SHS, and department alums participating. Its innovative use of multi- level reading materials, student-volunteer interaction, and community involvement aligns with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnership for the goals), making the project both timely and impactful in addressing reading gaps in the school/community partner.

Keywords

Reading, Struggling Learners