Development and Validation of Contextualized Reinforcement Activities for Grade 7 Students in Speaking

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

With the increasing reliance on English as a global language in fields as diverse as media, technology, and commerce, greater emphasis is being placed on the ability to communicate in English. As a result, English language education around the world is turning its focus towards practical skills to encourage learners to be able to actively use the language in interactional contexts rather than to study English merely as an academic subject, and teaching methods are being adjusted accordingly. The purpose of the study is to determine the linguistic and socio-cultural competencies of Grade 7 students and to come up with the reinforcement activities that will cater to the least rated skills of the students.

METHODS

The study utilized the descriptive method of research to assess the linguistic and socio-cultural competencies of Grade 7 students of Batangas National School and Verde Island District, Division of Batangas City. The respondents of the study comprised of 329 students. Data gathering instruments used include questionnaires and documentary analysis. Statistical tools used are the mean, frequency, percentage, ranking, and Pearson r moment correlation.

RESULTS

The following were the findings of the study: students got an approaching level of performance in English during the first and second grading period; students got an average level of performance in linguistic competence in the area of morphology, semantics, and orthography.

DISCUSSIONS

Whereas, students got below average level of performance in syntax. In the socio-cultural competencies, it is revealed that the student performed GOOD, along with socio-contextual, stylistics, cultural and non-verbal communication factors.

Recommendations of the study include the proposed reinforcement activities designed may be reviewed by English teachers prior to their utilization in class, language teachers must engage students varied types of activities that will enhance their macro skills and follow up studies may be conducted on aspects related to the variables of the study.