Effectiveness of Communicative Language Teaching on Grade Six Pupils' Participation and Attitudes Towards English Learning

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

English proficiency is not just an advantage but also a must because of its increasing use as a global language. And due to its contribution to the modern era, we teachers have a responsibility to provide our learners with the learning they need for them to address the challenges of globalization. And through the use of effective method and pedagogy in teaching English we can create an engaging learning environment where the learning is deemed valuable to the learners. To achieve this goal, the communicative approach in teaching English was widely used to enhance the learner's interest in learning English. It puts a great emphasis on the use of language and enables the learners to communicate his ideas in a better way.

Communicative Language teaching is best considered as an approach rather than a method, it deals with the set of assumptions and beliefs about the principles of language teaching (Richards and Rogers 2001). This study would also be of great help to the pupils and English teachers.

METHODS

Using descriptive method of research as a technique for collecting the needed information, the researcher focuses on the effectiveness of communicative language teaching on Grade Sixpupils' participation and attitude towards English learning at Malabanan Elementary School. This study demands accurate descriptions, comparisons, contrasts, and correlations among variables. Data and information gathered must be recorded, described, analyzed and interpreted.

RESULTS

Most of the learners took the pre-test examination in English performed below average or poorly in English. To determine if the different communicative activities boost learners' participation and attitude towards English learning, these activities were used regularly by the researcher and conducted the post-test examination. In addition, the survey was also conducted. The result of the post-test showed that most of the learners performed at an average level and very few in the below average level. While the result of the survey showed that most of the respondents had scores near the top of the range and very few had scores under low intervals.

DISCUSSIONS

The results prove that communicative language teaching through the use of communicative activities could enhance the learners' participation and attitudes towards English learning. The learners were challenged to be active, creative and confident. The activities also enhance the learners' love and interest in learning.