Philippine E-Journals

Library Skills and Literacy Behavior of Elementary Grade Pupils in Zamboanga Chong Hua High School: Basis for Library Skill Development Program

Jennifa Ejedio

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study assessed the library skills and literacy behavior of the Grade School students in Zamboanga Chong Hua High School, using quantitative research method and survey - questionnaire as the primary data-gathering tool. Nonprobability sampling design purposive method was utilized. Fifty grade school students participated in the study. Findings show that respondents are skillful in information search and retrieval, reference and organization and classification. Moreover, they exhibit very good literacy behavior in Reference Service and Help-Seeking, Self-Directed Learning and Inquiry and Library Navigation and Resource Familiarity. No significant difference exists in library skills when respondents are grouped according to sex. When grouped according to age, significant differences were consistently observed in the library skills between the 13 and above age group and the two younger groups; however, no significant differences were observed between the two younger groups. Likewise, no significant difference exists in the library skills across all grade levels. In terms of literacy behavior, males and females exhibit the same literacy behaviors. However, significant differences exist when grouped by age, and across grade levels, Grade 4 students consistently showed higher proficiency compared to Grades 5 and 6.