Nurturing Critical Reading Skills through the lens of Experienced Teachers

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ABSTRACT Mastering the art of critical reading requires involving yourself in the text, comprehending the author's ideas, scrutinizing the arguments and evidence presented, and ultimately forming your own unbiased views. The study conducted was a phenomenological qualitative one, wherein an In-depth interview was employed. This study was conceived to explore the experiences, techniques, and issues experienced teachers have when it comes to developing the critical reading abilities of their students. The study was conducted to gather insights from the ten educators between six and thirty-two years of teaching experience from the Nabunturan Davao de Oro teachers, specifically from East and West districts. The findings were evaluated using a thematic approach, which revealed fundamental concepts and developing themes. The findings of this study highlight the significance of utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, such as guided reading, activities that include problem-solving, and Socratic questioning, to accommodate the various learning requirements of students. In addition, it emphasizes sthe significance of technology in developing critical reading abilities, suggests the utilization of digital reading materials, and encourages reading online. The research highlights the need to provide instructors with opportunities for ongoing professional development in the form of seminars and workshops, as well as the importance of cultivating an educational setting that supports learning and integrating parents in the educational process. Lastly, the results of this study are useful not only for reading teachers but also for all teachers, school administrators, and parents in determining how they can equip themselves to support the students.

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