Improving Oral Communication Skill in English of Grade Five Daffodil in West Bauan Central School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Learning to speak is an important goal in itself, for it equips pupils with a set of skills they can use for the rest of their lives. Speaking is the mode of communication most often used to express opinions, make an argument, offer explanations, transmit information, and make impressions upon others.

METHODS

This action research embarked on intervention activities that will enhance oral communication skills of Grade Five Daffodil pupils at West Bauan Central School this school year 2017-2018. This research is a qualitative design. A Speaking Test was used to attain the objectives of this study.

RESULTS

A Speaking Test was utilized to determine the level of pupils Speaking ability. The test is composed of six levels, level 1 as the easiest and level 6 as the difficulty level. The table shows that out of 34 pupils, 13 pupils or 39 % of pupils fall on level 1 where they can read the short passage. On the other hand, 21 respondents or 61% of pupils were categorized in level 2, for they can describe the picture. Based on the administered test, pupils showed difficulty in expressing their answers that hinders to move to the next level. Others found difficulty in reading that's why they remain in level 1. After administering the Project SPEAK, the Speaking Test was conducted once again to determine if there is an enhancement in the level of pupils Speaking ability. Based on the table, from 39%, only 26% of the class or 9 respondents remains in level 1. A total of 18 pupils or 53% were left in level 2. And an increase of 12% or 4 pupils moved to level 3 and 9% (3 pupils) in level 4 as well. This shows that Project SPEAK improves the oral communication of the class.

DISCUSSIONS

The result of this study will be used as baseline data in crafting intervention/ strategies that will enhance the oral communication skills in English of Grade V-Daffodil pupils. Project SPEAK (Successful Pupils speak English to Acquire Knowledge) could be a great help to improve pupil’s English conversation fluency and improve pupils self-esteem resulting in active participation during class discussion thus improving students' academic performance.