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UNTAG BANYUWANGIUNTAG BANYUWANGI

Journal Journal of English Teaching and LearningJournal of English Teaching and Learning Abstract

This research aims to improve secondary school students speaking skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning through the use of Digital Storytelling. The research employs a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design, involving 10 eighth grade students in a junior high school in Banyuwangi. Over four weeks, students participated in various stages of learning, including creating, presenting, and reflecting on digital stories. The data were collected from observation, interviews, and speaking tests. The qualitative data gathered from observation and interviewed were analyzed thematically where as data from speaking test were statistically analyzed. The findings reveal that implementing Digital Storytelling significantly enhanced students speaking skills, such as fluency, pronunciation, and confidence. This method also fostered an engaging and interactive learning environment, helping students overcome their anxiety when speaking English. Moreover, students exhibited increased motivation, engagement, and creativity in storytelling. The process encouraged active participation and improved their ability to organize ideas coherently. Additionally, students demonstrated improvement in contextual vocabulary usage, grammar accuracy, and pronunciation. The results suggest that Digital Storytelling is an effective and innovative approach for enhancing students speaking skills in EFL classrooms, making learning more meaningful and enjoyable.

Conclusion

This study demonstrates the significant role of digital storytelling in enhancing students speaking skills and engagement in English learning.By integrating narrative techniques with digital tools, digital storytelling fosters creativity, confidence, and collaboration while improving fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and overall communication.Despite challenges such as limited technology access and varying digital literacy levels, digital storytelling proves to be a transformative tool in language learning, equipping students with essential 21st-century skills and making English learning more effective.

Future Research

Further research could explore the long-term effects of digital storytelling on students speaking proficiency and confidence beyond the immediate intervention period. Additionally, studies could investigate the optimal integration of digital storytelling with other pedagogical approaches to create a more comprehensive language learning curriculum. Finally, research is needed to develop and evaluate teacher training programs specifically designed to equip educators with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively implement digital storytelling in diverse classroom settings, addressing challenges related to technology access and varying levels of digital literacy among students. These investigations will contribute to a deeper understanding of how digital storytelling can be leveraged to enhance language learning outcomes and prepare students for effective communication in the 21st century.

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