Listening Exercises Using Dictogloss Approach

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Language learning is a process that develops the ability of a human being to communicate with other people using the language itself. For them to learn a language there are four skills that they need for complete communication. They usually learn to listen first, then to speak, then to read, and finally to write. These are called the four language skills or also known as macro skills.

METHODS

The researchers used the descriptive method of research in conducting this study. The respondents of the study were 40 English teachers from Batangas National High School with a questionnaire as the main data gathering instrument and documentary analysis as support. Frequency, percentage, ranking, weighted mean, and composite mean were the statistical tools used in the study.

RESULTS

In the questionnaires distributed, the study revealed that there were four steps followed in conducting dictogloss activity such as preparation, dictation, reconstruction, and analysis and correction. The dictogloss approach was acceptable in improving the listening micro skills of students and there were two micro skills that seemed difficult for students, these are detecting meanings expressed in differing grammatical forms/sentence types and rephrasing and reconstructing texts. The researchers proposed listening exercises which were based on dictogloss approach.

DISCUSSIONS

The previous learning of pupils about the macro skills is really a great help for the listening exercises using dictogloss approach but they need more activities in order for them to enhance their macro skills. The respondents need more training or knowledge for them to share with their pupils. The listening exercises may be used by teachers to develop the listening skills of students.