English Language Competencies of Elementary Student Journalists

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Each of us can write and speak in our own ways but not all of us have the skills to write creatively and speak with confidence. Different abilities and performance levels and this study will show how campus journalism affects students' performance in English. Exposure to campus journalism can have a big impact on the students to be more confident in other fields of writing. According to Flores (2015), campus journalism serves to strengthen the ethical values and encourage the creative and critical thinking of the Filipino Youth.

METHODS

This study used the Descriptive Method of research. This method tested and answered the questions concerned in the subject of the study. The respondents of the study are the fifteen (15) members of the school publication of Sampad Elementary School in Cardona Rizal. The results of the study were based on the results gathered from the respondents.

RESULTS

Results show that membership in a school publication is significant for the student’s English competency. Being a member of school publication advances a student’s skills in terms of writing.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the results of the study, membership in a school publication is a significant factor affecting oral and written skills of a student. In addition, being a member of the school publication is of great help for students to become competent in English. Results show how most of the members got excellent ratings.