What Works for Comprehension? A Systematic Review of Reading Interventions for School-Age Learners, 2020–2026

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This systematic review examined evaluative studies on reading interventions affecting schoolchildren’s comprehension outcomes, published from 2020 to 2026. Per PRISMA 2020 guidelines, 265 records were reviewed overall, out of which 166 unique records were screened, 52 full-text articles were reviewed, and 18 satisfactory records matched the inclusion criteria. The records included studies from 11 countries and comprised more than 2900 learners across 17 studies, with sample sizes ranging from preschool to high school. Due to heterogeneity among interventions, designs, and measures taken, a synthesis without meta-analysis was conducted, classifying 5 different intervention types and summarizing the overall findings. The results showed that 12 of 18 studies were positive, 2 had mixed results, 2 showed no effect on the outcome, and 2 were ambiguous in their reporting. The four studies that used explicit comprehension strategies yielded the most reliable results; among them, a tier one intervention had an effect size of +0.79, and a two-stage instructional approach had an effect size of +0.26. Code-based instruction was effective in three of four studies that used this method. Technology was effective in four of six studies, but the largest evaluated experiment did not show convincing results. Out of seven total experiments made by random sampling, five had positive outcomes, and it should be mentioned that no research was conducted in the Philippines. The studies’ outcomes emphasize the importance of supporting word recognition alongside explicit comprehension instruction.

Ethical Climate, School Culture, Individual Work Performance: A Path Model on Organizational Citizenship Behavior among Public School Teachers

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This study aimed to determine the best-fit path model of organizational citizenship behavior among public school teachers in Region XI of the Philippines, as influenced by ethical climate and school culture, and individual work performance using a non-experimental descriptive-correlational research design and Path Model Analysis. A sampling frame of 405 public secondary school teachers was prepared using stratified random sampling. Levels of the variables were assessed using mean and standard deviation. Relationships and their respective directions were assessed using Pearson’s r. SEM through path model analysis was undertaken to examine predictive relationships. Results of the study showed that ethical climate were at a very high level, the two variables namely: school culture, and individual work performance were at a high level and Organizational Citizenship Behavior was at a very high level for the endogenous variable. The correlations of organizational citizenship behavior and school culture, and of individual work performance and organizational citizenship behavior were significant. Ethical climate and organizational citizenship behavior had a weak or no correlation and were not significantly correlated. It was also revealed that the best-fit path model was model 3. This best-fit Model 3 did not include all relationships as statistically significant particularly ethical climate does not influence organizational citizenship behavior, and individual work performance does not influence school culture. Additionally, school culture and individual work performance are critical when considering the implementation of positive organizational citizenship behavior. The results from this study are expected to promote the education sector and enhance educational theory and practice.

Experiences of Multigrade Teachers in Managing Classrooms: Basis for the Development Project ELEVATE-MG

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This study explored the experiences of multigrade teachers in managing classrooms in a rural elementary school as the basis for the development of Project ELEVATE-MG (Enhancing Learner Engagement and Versatile Approaches in Teaching for Effective Multigrade Education). This study employed an action research design to describe the classroom management experiences and needs of multigrade teachers and develop a context-responsive intervention. Data was gathered from three multigrade teachers and one school head through interviews and a post-intervention Google Form survey. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the experiences of the participants, while descriptive-narrative analysis describes participants’ feedback on the intervention. Findings revealed challenges involving instructional complexity, learner behavior, low engagement and participation, and curriculum implementation. Teachers employed strategies such as jump-jump, differentiated instruction, peer teaching, and individualized instruction to address learners’ varied needs. They also utilized flexible classroom management styles and utilized available resources and technology. The findings further indicated that teachers identified continuing needs for strategies, instructional resources, and professional support in managing the classroom. These identified needs informed the development of Project ELEVATE-MG through a LAC session focusing on learner engagement strategies and classroom management practices. Participants described the intervention as practical, relevant, and applicable to their teaching context, reporting increased confidence, enhanced classroom management, and instructional practices. The study recommends sustained professional development, mentoring, and LAC sessions to support multigrade teachers in addressing the classroom management and instructional challenges.