Task-Based Oral and Speech Development Program: A Classroom Immersion Project in Enhancing Oral Language Proficiency Level of Learners in English Six

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Oral language proficiency is an essential competence that should be developed among the sixth grade learners as result of the K to 12 program implementation in the public schools. Based on the post-oral language assessment, most of the learners are either in the beginning or developing level which is an alarming scenario needing immediate action. In response, the researcher introduced and implemented Task-Based Oral and Speech Development (TOSDEV) program wherein learners engage in a task-based English oral communication immersion program that enhance their oral skills and proficiency level.

METHODS

The descriptive method was used in this action research project to answer the main problem and sub-problem of the study. Total enumeration was employed to obtain the 20 sixth grade learners who served as respondents or participants of the current research undertaking. Research questionnaire was designed by the researcher and validated by experts comprised of record or tally form, rubric and survey in checklist form, and was used to gather the data.

RESULTS

Results revealed that the learners attained proficient level in oral English language. Also, the findings showed that the factors affected the oral proficiency of sixth grade learners were the home and their personal attitude towards the language. Moreover, Task-Based Oral and Speech Development (TOSDEV) Program was found highly accepted by the respondents. Henceforth, there was a significant difference on the oral language proficiency among sixth grade learners before and after the implementation of the TOSDEV program.

DISCUSSIONS

Results implied that there was a need to further improve curriculum, instruction and assessment procedures in English 6 focusing on oral proficiency. The language policy formulation on oral English curriculum should support the K to 12 program implementation. The researcher shared the findings during school or district management committee meetings, district, division, regional, national and international research conferences and fora, school governing council conference, and other avenues for professional learning and development program.