Enhancing English Oral Communication Skills of Senior High School Home Economics Students through "English Day: Everyday Program
Keywords:
Communication Skills, Competencies, English Enhancement, Language, Oral CommunicationAbstract
INTRODUCTION
The objective of the study is to ascertain the outcomes of English oral communication skills of the students. It aims to prove that the English Day: Everyday Program is an effective tool in coping with poor English communication skills. This study is a one-of-a-kind tool in enhancing poor communication skills using English language and a novel way to better enhance the English oral communication skills of SHS Home Economics students in CNHS San Francisco, Quezon.
METHODS
The study used a descriptive research design utilizing quantitative approach to determine the program’s significance and implications to the behavior of the respondents. A self-designed survey questionnaire made by the researcher was used to gather feedbacks on the effectiveness of the program.
RESULTS
Based on the pretest and posttest results, the study reveals that there is a 34% score increase in the posttest which means that the respondents agree that their English oral communication skills had changed and developed after participating in the spelling bee and seminar-workshop intervention programs used by the researcher. Result also showed that "English Day, Everyday Program" is highly recommended and proven effective in coping with poor oral communication skills of the students. Similarly, the respondents “Agree,” with 3.34 (WAM), which implies the significance of the program.
DISCUSSIONS
The results demonstrate that the implementation of English Day: Everyday Program in SHS Home Economics Students in CNHS is effective. After the implementation of the program, most of the respondents used English grammar correctly. It affords them better opportunities for career advancement and motivation for their communication skills and finding relevant information for their needs. Respondents also agree that the spelling bee is one of the best techniques that can contribute to their knowledge and interest.
