The Effectiveness of Action Songs on the Pupils' Basic Mastery of Competencies in English: Basis for Lesson Exemplars

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Action songs can be a useful tool when teaching English because they give students the opportunity to listen to someone other than their teacher. Often students become familiar with how one person sounds and may have difficulties understanding others. Songs can be a challenge for students because they are often faster than an instructor's speech however, they can also be enjoyable and serve to reinforce certain aspects of English.

METHODS

The study will use the Experimental Design in its attempt to determine, describe and analyze the effects of action songs on the academic performance of Grade II pupils. It tries to find out if the independent variables significantly affect the dependent variable.

RESULTS

On the basis of the data gathered and analyzed, first, the experimental and control groups obtained Approaching Proficiency in their pretest results in both phases, Secondly, by getting their T-test for independent means it shows that the pretests in both phases did not differ significantly between experimental and control groups and they were both equated.

DISCUSSIONS

In the light of the affected findings of the study, it is evident that the use of action songs can be a medium that could be beneficial not only to the pupils as learners but also to the facilitators of the learning process.