Descriptive-correlational analysis shows a significant relationship between media literacy and reading skills in learners, suggesting improvements in teaching methods.
Key Points
Significant relationship found between integrating media literacy and reading performance in learners.
Learners perceived the effectiveness of media literacy integration to be largely positive, yet reading performance was at frustration levels.
Descriptive-correlational research design involved Grade VI learners from public elementary schools using a researcher-designed questionnaire.
Recommendations include enhancing teachers' digital skills and ongoing professional development to improve media literacy integration.