Development of English-Speaking ability using Digital Storytelling Techniques through Virtual Instruction for Lower Primary Students in Bhutan
Keywords:
digital storytelling, text storytelling, virtual instruction, speaking abilityAbstract
This study examined the development of English-speaking ability using digital storytelling techniques through virtual instruction for lower primary students in Bhutan. The objective of this study was to examine 1) to what extent do digital storytelling techniques through virtual instruction develop the speaking ability of lower primary students in Bhutan, and 2) the students’ opinions towards the use of digital storytelling techniques through virtual instruction on developing their speaking ability. The participants were 30 lower primary level students from one of the schools in Bhutan. The study adopted a mixed method approach. Two tools were used to collect data, a semi-structured interview and a pre post achievement test. Quantitative data were analyzed by paired sample t-test, and qualitative data were analyzed by content analysis. The findings of the study showed that there was a significant difference between the students’ mean scores in pretest and posttest at the significant level of .05. The findings also indicated that digital storytelling has a positive effect on developing pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, fluency and comprehension. The results of the interview reported that the implementation of the treatment had a positive effect on the students’ speaking ability. This study also recommended that digital storytelling should be used for enhancing students speaking abilities in lower primary schools.
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