There are various factors that cause the increase number of non-readers in the Philippines particularly in public schools. To mention some; less parental involvement in the child's learning, inappropriate materials/ techniques used by teachers, unbalanced teacher-pupil ratio inside the classroom, extreme poverty, ineffective public school due to the lacking of funds for learning facilities and materials, and the unpreparedness for the students to learn - these are just but some of the causes of the increased number of non-reader in the Philippines.
Parental involvement in the process of learning is very important. there are some parents who are just relying on the teachers when it comes to their child's learning. It is ideal, therefore, for parents to follow-up their child's learning right after the formal studies of their child.
Inappropriate materials/techniques used by teacher due to the number of students inside the classroom and their diversities also affect their learning. Since there is no enough fund for learning facilities and materials, the teacher will just use what is available even if it is not really suitable for other learners.
Extreme poverty. Children are forced to work rather than to choose schooling. They prefer to feed their hungry stomach than to learn. To this reason, the child is not developmentally ready to learn.
There are many reasons/causes of the increased number of non-readers in the Philippines. For me, it is not just our (teacher) problem but also the problem of everybody especially the parents, government, and YOU. It's a challenge, therefore, for us teachers to help our students to love reading and to love reading and to love reading and to love reading!!!
It is not that easy like what you've thought of being a teacher.. Try it :-)
