A Four Week Program Using The Development Method To Improve The Comprehension Skills Of Four STD II At Calcutta Seventh Day Adventist School In The Corozal District

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This research explores the importance of reading and the role of reading comprehension skills in students’ academic development. Reading is more than the ability to pronounce words; it involves constructing meaning from written text and is essential for learning in school, at work, and in daily life. The researcher’s experience during teacher training highlighted the significance of teaching comprehension skills beyond basic recall. While students exposed to structured reading programs and trained in comprehension strategies performed well, challenges arose among students who lacked prior exposure—particularly those from Spanish-speaking backgrounds attending English-instruction schools. These students struggled with higher-level comprehension and critical thinking tasks. The study therefore underscores the need for explicit instruction in reading comprehension skills, especially in multilingual learning environments, to support literacy development and academic success.