Assessment of Morphological Awareness on Derivation through the Impact of Reading Materials

Abstract

Morphological awareness, the understanding of word formation rules and the connection between sounds and meanings, plays a pivotal role in language development and comprehension. This study aimed to assess the level of morphological awareness among Education English major students at Pangasinan State University (PSU), Lingayen campus, with a specific focus on derivational morphemes. The research utilized a descriptive survey method to examine the impact of various reading materials on students' morphological awareness. Out of 300 Education English major students, 100 were selected using stratified random sampling. The study employed a survey and a written test questionnaire as the research instruments. The data were analyzed through frequency count and average weighted mean, providing descriptive equivalents and interpretations. The findings indicated that reading magazines and articles had a significant positive impact on the students' morphological awareness of derivational morphemes. The study emphasizes the potential for improving language comprehension through the development of enriched learning materials targeting morphological awareness.