DIGIFLYERS: A DIGITAL STORYTELLING PROGRAM TO IMPROVE THE LISTENING PERFORMANCE OF YOUNG LEARNERS

Ayşenur Avcı; Devrim Hol

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DIGIFLYERS: A DIGITAL STORYTELLING PROGRAM TO IMPROVE THE LISTENING PERFORMANCE OF YOUNG LEARNERS

Authors:

Ayşenur Avcı | Devrim Hol

Publisher:

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Journal:

Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 66, pp.446-474

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001283781

pISSN:

2146-5983

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Abstract:

 The purpose of this study is to find out the impact of DigiFlyers, a digital storytelling program, on the listening comprehension and performance of young learners. It was critical to establish validity and reliability by examining the data from a variety of perspectives, the current study used a quasi-experimental research methodology to collect data from participants, employing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. As quantitative data, participants pre- and post-test results in Cambridges YLE Young Learners English tests, Flyers, and the exams listening portion were studied. After the pre-test, the experimental group was given DigiFlyers for eight weeks to see how it improved their listening comprehension and performance on the Flyers test for young English learners. The studys findings show a clear link between DigiFlyers and improved learners listening skills in the Flyers test. In addition, participants were interviewed at the conclusion of the DigiFlyers program to collect their in-depth impressions about the digital storytelling program. Participants stated that DigiFlyers not only improved their grasp of English but also raised their enthusiasm to study English throughout the interviews. To summarize, the digital storytelling program, DigiFlyers is a useful solution for young EFL learners who need to improve their listening comprehension abilities and pass the Flyers listening parts.

 The purpose of this study is to find out the impact of DigiFlyers, a digital storytelling program, on the listening comprehension and performance of young learners. It was critical to establish validity and reliability by examining the data from a variety of perspectives, the current study used a quasi-experimental research methodology to collect data from participants, employing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. As quantitative data, participants pre- and post-test results in Cambridges YLE Young Learners English tests, Flyers, and the exams listening portion were studied. After the pre-test, the experimental group was given DigiFlyers for eight weeks to see how it improved their listening comprehension and performance on the Flyers test for young English learners. The studys findings show a clear link between DigiFlyers and improved learners listening skills in the Flyers test. In addition, participants were interviewed at the conclusion of the DigiFlyers program to collect their in-depth impressions about the digital storytelling program. Participants stated that DigiFlyers not only improved their grasp of English but also raised their enthusiasm to study English throughout the interviews. To summarize, the digital storytelling program, DigiFlyers is a useful solution for young EFL learners who need to improve their listening comprehension abilities and pass the Flyers listening parts.

 The purpose of this study is to find out the impact of DigiFlyers, a digital storytelling program, on the listening comprehension and performance of young learners. It was critical to establish validity and reliability by examining the data from a variety of perspectives, the current study used a quasi-experimental research methodology to collect data from participants, employing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. As quantitative data, participants pre- and post-test results in Cambridges YLE Young Learners English tests, Flyers, and the exams listening portion were studied. After the pre-test, the experimental group was given DigiFlyers for eight weeks to see how it improved their listening comprehension and performance on the Flyers test for young English learners. The studys findings show a clear link between DigiFlyers and improved learners listening skills in the Flyers test. In addition, participants were interviewed at the conclusion of the DigiFlyers program to collect their in-depth impressions about the digital storytelling program. Participants stated that DigiFlyers not only improved their grasp of English but also raised their enthusiasm to study English throughout the interviews. To summarize, the digital storytelling program, DigiFlyers is a useful solution for young EFL learners who need to improve their listening comprehension abilities and pass the Flyers listening parts.

 Bu çalışmanın amacı, dijital bir hikaye anlatımı program olan DigiFlyers genç öğrencilerin dinlediğini anlama becerilerini ve performanslarını geliştirme üzerindeki etkilerini araştırmaktır. Verileri farklı bakış açılarından inceleyerek geçerliliğin sağlanması önemli olduğundan, çalışmada katılımcılardan veri toplamak için nitel veriler ve nicel yöntemlerin kullanıldığı yarı deneysel araştırma deseni kullanılmıştır. Katılımcıların ön test ve son test puanları nicel veri olarak incelenmiştir ve analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler, Cambridge YLE Young Learners English sınavlarından biri olan Flyers, sınavın dinleme bölümüdür ve puanları kaydedilmiştir. Ön testten sonra, deney grubuna sekiz hafta boyunca dinlediğini anlama becerilerini ve genç İngilizce öğrenenler için Flyers testindeki performanslarını nasıl etkilediğini incelemek için DigiFlyers uygulandı. Araştırmanın sonuçları, DigiFlyers ile dinleme becerilerinin gelişimi arasında net bir ilişki olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Ayrıca, DigiFlyers programının sonunda katılımcılarla dijital hikaye anlatımı programı ile ilgili derinlemesine duygularını öğrenmek için röportajlar yapıldı. Görüşmeler sırasında katılımcılar, bu dijital hikaye anlatımı programının sadece İngilizce anlamalarını değil, İngilizce öğrenme motivasyonlarını da artırdığını dile getirdiler. Sonuç olarak, dijital hikaye anlatımı programı DigiFlyers, dinlediğini anlama becerilerini artırma ve standart bir dil sınavı olan Flyersın dinleme bölümlerinde başarı sağlama açısından küçük yaştaki İngilizce öğrenenler için uygun bir seçenek olduğu görülmüştür.

Article Details

DIGIFLYERS: A DIGITAL STORYTELLING PROGRAM TO IMPROVE THE LISTENING PERFORMANCE OF YOUNG LEARNERS

Authors:

Ayşenur Avcı | Devrim Hol

Publisher:

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Journal:

Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 66, pp.446-474

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001283781

pISSN:

2146-5983

Cambridge Flyers Test

Digital Storytelling

English as a Foreign Language

Listening Comprehension Skill

Cambridge Flyers Test

Dijital Hikaye Anlatıcılığı

İngilizcenin Yabancı Dil Olarak Öğretilmesi

Dinleme Becerileri.

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Article Details

Authors: Ayşenur Avcı | Devrim Hol

Publisher: Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Journal: Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 66, pp.446-474

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 4/2023

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001283781

pISSN: 2146-5983

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Authors:

Ayşenur Avcı | Devrim Hol

Publisher:

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Journal:

Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 66, pp.446-474

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001283781

pISSN:

2146-5983