Enhancing Language Skills through Storytelling

Abstract

Introduction

Storytelling communication skills through storytelling and creative thinking ability are core competencies in artfully led change. Arts-based training in storytelling could provide change leaders with experiential knowledge about innovative thinking and an appreciation for the power of story and metaphor to convey ideas. Storytelling could be an illuminating art medium through which to inspire peace, justice, and positive social change.

Methods

The study adopted the experimental-descriptive method of research to arrive at the following findings: (1) The pre-test conducted before the storytelling presentation yielded the following results: Student-respondents have manifested difficulties particularly on listening and speaking; and (2) The post-tests conducted after the storytelling has produced excellent results as evidence by way of enhanced language skills.

Results

Storytelling is an effective strategy for enhancing language skills. The level of language skills before and after the use of storytelling in terms of listening is generally Fair and speaking is usually Good. There is a significant difference in the students' level of language skills before and after the use of storytelling. There is a significant difference in the students' level of language skills in pre-test and post-test among males and females.

Discussions

The pre-test established the difficulties of the BADIPA student-respondents, particularly in terms of listening and speaking, and the post-test administered after the storytelling indicated an improved level of language skills of performance. Storytelling as a strategy in teaching English is considered effective in enhancing language skills in both speaking and listening. Males have a better level of language skills based on the use of storytelling.