Drop Everything and Read: An Inquiry into the Experiences of Reading Implementers

Social Science

“Drop Everything and Read: An Inquiry into the Experiences of Reading Implementers” explores the perspectives and experiences of reading teachers implementing the DEAR program in public secondary schools. This study aims to understand the struggles, successes, coping strategies, and insights of the participants on the impact of the program on students’ engagement, literacy skills, and overall reading culture. Through qualitative and in-depth interviews, the research highlights strategies employed by teachers, the role of student’s choice in reading materials, and the effects on students’ attitudes toward reading and learning. This study was conducted to selected reading teachers of Diosdado Macapagal National High School and Corazon C. Aquino National High School to explore their experiences, struggles, coping strategies, and insights toward the implementation of DEAR in their respective schools. The quantitative-phenomenological methodology covers discussions that the researcher used to get the data about the study. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings of the study provided valuable insights for enhancing the effectiveness of DEAR initiatives. To conclude, the findings illustrate the importance of comprehensive planning, continuous support, and adaptability in the successful implementation of DEAR programs. Addressing the identified struggles and leveraging the strategies used by implementers, schools can enhance the effectiveness of DEAR sessions, ultimately promoting a lifelong love of reading among students. This study contributes valuable insights for educators and policymakers aiming to refine and sustain reading intervention programs.

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