An Assessment of the Bawat Bata Bumabasa Program in Elementary School: A Multiple Case Study

This multiple case study aimed to evaluate the implementation of the Bawat Bata Bumabasa program in Mesolong Integrated School in the Talaingod district by using the participants lived experience of students, teachers, parents, and administrators and its influence on reading ability and the challenges faced and the best practices while implement the program. This study used purposive sampling to identify eight participants from the stakeholder represented. Data was gathered through in-depth interviews and analyzed thematically. The results indicated the program had a role in augmenting literacy skills for students but challenges such as resources, teacher readiness, and sustaining students’ attention was found. Participants addressed these challenges collectively with peers, the families’ involvement, and modifications to delivered instruction. Best practices illuminated included engaging reading in subjects, and delivering contextualized strategies to learn literacy. This study recognized that Bawat Bata Bumabasa could enhance literacy when it is implemented but more work needs to be done to adjust and provide support to improve literacy development in the configuration of rural schools.