Perception of Improving English Language Proficiency through Video Presentation among the Selected Students of Aplaya National High School - Annex

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

English is considered as an international language. It is not only used as an official language in many nations but also influence on many different cultures in a large number of countries; it is the central language of communication in the worldwide (Susanna, 2011). Since English is a second language in the Philippines, it is extensively used in primary up to the tertiary level in our education system. To compete with others in a professional setting, students will not only need good academic results, but also the ability to communicate in the English language. This study aimed to investigate the perception of the selected students of Aplaya NHS -Annex in improving English language proficiency through video presentations.

METHODS

The researcher conducted a survey which is under descriptive research design. In the survey technique, the gathering of facts will be required that need precise interpretation. The randomly selected respondents through draw lots were given a survey form which they answered some questions about the given factors that affect their English language proficiency skills. The answers in the questionnaire determined how the given factors affect the perception of the students in improving their English language proficiency through a video presentation.

RESULTS

The weighted mean for the utilization of video presentation in English lessons for Grade 7 is 3.68 or often; for Grade 8 is 3.832 or often; Grade 9 is 4.024 or often; and Grade 10 is 3.432 or often. The weighted mean for the students' comprehension about the lesson through video presentation for Grade 7 is 3.68 or often; Grade 8 is 3.592 or often; for Grade 9 is 3.824 or often; for Grade 10 is 3.6 or often. For the teacher's role in using video clips in English lessons for Grade 7 is 3.824 or often; for the Grade 8 is 3.704 or often; Grade 9 is 4.016 or often; and Grade 10 is 3.832 or often. For the teacher's role in motivating the students to use the English language for Grade 7 is 3.536 or often; Grade 8 is 4.144 or often; for Grade 9 is 4.16 or often; for Grade 10 is 3.904 or often. The weighted mean for reinforcement at home for Grade 7 is 3.096 or sometimes; for Grade 8 is 3.008 or sometimes; Grade 9 is 3.328 or sometimes; and Grade 10 is 2.784 or often.

DISCUSSIONS

The null hypothesis is accepted which means there is no significant difference in the perception of the students in improving their English language proficiency through video presentation when they were grouped according to their grade level.