Art of Digital Storytelling: A Tool in Improving Listening Comprehension

Judemil S. Comprado; Nico L. Alerta; Ghea V. Malazarte; Jiv N. Codera

doi:10.55927/jeda.v4i4.468

Authors

Judemil S. Comprado Palompon Institute of Technology
Nico L. Alerta Palompon Institute of Technology
Ghea V. Malazarte Palompon Institute of Technology
Jiv N. Codera Palompon Institute of Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/jeda.v4i4.468

Keywords:

Listening, Listening Comprehension, Digital Storytelling, Action Research, Palompon Institute of Technology

Abstract

Listening is one of the most demanding English macro-skills but often receives less focus, despite its importance to language proficiency. As a result, it's vital to pay attention to this skill because its impact on language proficiency is just as significant as the other macro-skills in English. This study examined the effect of digital storytelling on the listening comprehension of Grade 7 students at Palompon Institute of Technology using an action research design and listening tests. Results showed students had an average pre-test mean of 12.47 and improved to a high level with a mean of 17.02 after the intervention, indicating a significant difference. This implies that when the students are exposed to digital storytelling, they are more likely to answer comprehension questions correctly, thus increasing their listening comprehension skills. It is recommended that teachers should use effective method such as Digital Storytelling in improving the listening comprehension of the students.

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