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| Speech Fluency Through Computer-Assisted Instruction
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Angelo Y. Coloma, Christopher S. Vicencio, Ed.D., Christina D. Vicencio, Ph.D.
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Abstract:
This study aimed to reduce the frequency and severity of disfluency in the English language through computer-assisted instruction of Grade 10 students in a public school in Bulacan. The experimental method, which includes experimental activities, was used to analyze if the use of SCAI significantly affects the student level of speech fluency. Also, the researchers use a survey questionnaire to measure the level of acceptability of computer-assisted instruction in learning the English language that will enhance the speech fluency of the students. The respondents were fifty-eight (58) students. The data gathered in the study were tallied, analyzed, and tested using weighted mean, standard deviation, and T-test as statistical tools. This study's primary concern was determining the level of acceptability of Speech Fluency through Computer-assisted Instruction (SCAI) software. A survey questionnaire examined the level of acceptability of the Grade 10 students in terms of Program Instructions, User-Interface, User-Control, and Accuracy. The assessment of the acceptability of the SCAI in teaching Speech Fluency was achieved using the five-point Likert scale with the corresponding description. The overall mean of 4.95, obtained from the students' evaluation, was the descriptive interpretation of "perfectly acceptable." The respondents were convinced that SCAI software could be an effective tool in speech fluency lessons. Another major concern was the effect of SCAI software on the level of speech fluency of the Grade 10 students. The data compared the pre-test and post-test results using the Paired Sample T-test under a 90% level of confidence. The level of speech fluency was divided into Four indicators: pronunciation, pitch, timing, and emphasis. The T-test statistical procedure revealed that SCAI had a major impact on speech fluency as shown by pronunciation t(57) = 19.17; p = .000, pitch t(57) = 26.50; p = .000, timing t(57) = 22.97; p = .000, and t(57) = 22.79; p = .000. It was evident that there was an improvement in the respondents' speech fluency using computer-assisted instruction (SCAI). The research reveals that Using a SCAI in teaching speech fluency is highly accepted by the students and significantly affects the level of speech fluency of the students and helped to enhance their ability to speak clearly.
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