Title: Utilization of Online Storytelling Strategy and Its Effects to Learner's Speaking Ability
Authors: Edlyn G. Vendicacion, MAEd
Volume: 8
Issue: 12
Pages: 139-147
Publication Date: 2024/12/28
Abstract:
Storytelling has been a vital part of the teaching and learning process in past years. It is a widely known strategy in teaching English among your learners. Due to the widespread adoption of digital technology, simple storytelling became digital. Therefore, the study's main aim was to determine the effects of the utilization of online storytelling strategy on learners' speaking ability. To achieve this aim, the researcher administered standardized questionnaires via Google forms among the 160 elementary public-school teachers who are teaching English in the District of Marilao South, Schools Division of Bulacan, chosen through purposive sampling. The gathered data were filed, tabulated, summarized using statistical treatment such as mean and regression. Findings revealed that the extent of the utilization of online storytelling strategy in teaching English was to a great extent. Likewise, the learners' speaking ability in terms of fluency, grammar, vocabulary, organization of ideas, and communication skills is satisfactory manifested. It is also found out that the utilization of online storytelling strategy does not exert significant effects on learners' speaking ability. Towards the end of the study, it was recommended for a more effective learning outcome, teachers may use and choose storytelling materials carefully and appropriately based on the learners' abilities. But in order to ensure the success of the teaching and learning process, online storytelling must be utilized alongside with other pedagogical techniques. Lastly, pedagogical strategies in teaching English may be designed to adapt to the so-called new normal.