Uncovering the Reading Culture of 21st Century Learners of Norberto G. Bacaro Sr. National High School: A Phenomenological Study

This qualitative study employed a phenomenological design to gain an in-depth understanding of the uncovering the 21st-century reading culture of the grade ten students of Norberto G. Bacaro Sr. National High School. A phenomenological research design was used. Using in-depth interviews (IDI) and focus group discussions (FGD) among the participants. Qualitative data unveiled the essential themes and their particulars. The participants of the study were qualified in the inclusion criteria set to become informants for the in-depth interviews. The researcher used thematic analysis to extract the essential themes from the responses of the participants. From the data collected, major themes have emerged from their responses. The perspectives of the grade ten students in What are the lived experiences of 21st-century learners in reading? What are the ways of the 21st Century Learners in Reading? What are the underlying realisms that are mutually shared by 21st-century learners? Are; Getting support from immediate family and peers, Reinforcements from mentors or teachers, reading motivation and interest, Time allotment and reading plans, adapting to the reading environment, Importance of gaining free access to reading materials, Availability of reading resources, Importance of reading environment in developing reading culture Reading facilities should cater to the needs of the readers and provide wholesome experiences. Thus, it is recommended that teachers, parents, stakeholders, and school administrators should have a wider outlook and should be flexible. They should be ready to accept the changes and be innovative and dynamic. Moreover, students should have basic hardware support to develop good reading habits. This requires a positive attitude and good investments schemes from the students.