A Meta-Analysis of Literacy-Supportive Educational Delivery Models for Transferees, Returnees, and Irregular Students in Formal and Nonformal Settings

Abstract

This research assesses the acceptability, flexibility, and issues of literacy-friendly models of instruction delivery among transferees, returnees, and irregular learners in formal and nonformal education. Through descriptive quantitative research, the researcher gathered data from interviews of senior high school students in Muntinlupa City to quantify the perceived impact of blended learning, instruction practices, and inclusive literacy interventions. Outcomes indicated that blended learning, especially the use of technology tools, was most valued in facilitating literacy acquisition (WM = 3.81). Remedial reading programs (WM = 3.93) and the use of multimedia tools (WM = 3.89) were also valued. Inclusive practices with an emphasis on cooperation among stakeholders (WM = 3.86) and differentiated instruction in the classroom were identified as viable and helpful to deal with learner diversity.
Despite these strengths, the research also demonstrated some implementation difficulties. Before these were finite school resources (WM = 4.04), a lack of individualized learning plans and inadequate teacher training in inclusive practice. These hindered the adoption of literacy-supportive approaches, particularly among interrupted educational histories. Nonetheless, there was consensus among participants regarding the overall acceptability of the professionally developed proposed professional development plan that recorded high ratings on clarity, feasibility, and sustainability as measured through average weighted means greater than 4.2.
Based on these findings, the research advises increased teacher training on differentiated and inclusive literacy strategies, organizational incorporation of personal learning plans, increased parent-teacher collaboration, and increased access to school materials. The findings validate that although existing literacy interventions are generally successful, these need to be strategically enhanced and sustained in order to address the needs of mobile and marginalized learners. The study offers useful lessons for school leaders, policymakers, and teachers who want to develop responsive and inclusive literacy strategies for the senior high school context in Muntinlupa City.