Vocabulary Development Approach in Teaching Speaking among Grade Six Pupils of Malagonlong Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

English is, almost certainly, the most important subject that a child can learn in school. Without knowing proper English, a child will not be able to communicate effectively. Strong vocabulary in both written and spoken aspects requires more than a dictionary. The researcher aimed to improve the speaking competence of Grade six learners of Malagonlong Elementary School by conducting a study with regards to the use of vocabulary development in teaching speaking among the Grade six pupils of Malagonlong Elementary School. This study will enable to help the learners in developing their skills in the English language at the same time speaking skills can enhance one's personal life, thereby bringing about the well-rounded growth.

METHODS

The study used a descriptive method of research through the collection of data using teacher-constructed examination. The respondents of this study were the grade six learners of Malagonlong Elementary School through the use of a purposive sampling technique. Likewise, the statistical tools utilized in the study were frequency, percentage, and ranking.

RESULTS

After summarizing the findings, it was found out that the vocabulary development approach is an effective teaching strategy to enhance the communication skills of the students primarily in oral form. The majority of the students obtained high performance in the lessons being discussed using the application of such an approach. It revealed that the vocabulary learning approach may be used in teaching other skills in English to improve the performance of students. The prepared module as a supplementary material enhanced the teaching of speaking and improve the strategy in dealing with English difficulties. The researcher developed other supplementary materials to be used in teaching different macro skills in English to ensure its effectiveness in the learning process and develop their communication skills and interpersonal one.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings, it was noted that the speaking competence of Grade six pupils of Malagonlong Elementary School had a low performance as their speaking ability was not highly developed. The use of the vocabulary development approach worked well in the topics in teaching speaking. This study enabled to help the learners in developing their skills in the English language at the same time speaking skills can enhance one's personal life, thereby bringing about the well-rounded growth and urged the teachers to apply another strategy that will develop not only their communication skill.