Facebook Videos: A Supplementary Device Towards Enhancement of Speaking Skills among SHS Students

Abstract

Rationale/Background of the Study There is a dramatically growing population of students using Facebook, thus the researcher takes the opportunity to use it in relation to the learners’ perception on its effectiveness in enhancing their speaking skills. One basis in conducting this study is that – it focuses on a macro skill needed to be learned by the students – that is speaking. It is also considered relevant and up to date because the subject chosen is Facebook (videos), which is very familiar and known to students of today’s generation and society. Summary This study intends to shed light on whether or not Facebook videos are helpful for Senior High School students of Baguio Central University in enhancing their speaking skills. Specifically, it seeks answers to the following questions: What Facebook videos are watched by senior high school students? What is the perceived level of effectiveness of Facebook videos along: Pronunciation Vocabulary development Fluency Findings The following were the major findings of the study: There are different videos found Facebook being watched by the senior high school students and the top three includes: music videos, general information videos and motivational videos. Perceived level of effectiveness of Facebook videos along three speaking areas: Pronunciation: speech videos, general information videos and news videos are perceived by the SHS students to be highly effective in enhancing their pronunciation. Vocabulary development: speech videos, news videos and general information videos are perceived by the SHS students to be highly effective in developing their vocabulary. Fluency: speech videos and news videos are perceived by the SHS students to be highly effective; motivational videos are perceived to be effective in enhancing their speaking fluency. Conclusions Based on the findings obtained from the study, the researcher concludes that: There are a wide variety of videos found on Facebook being watched by the Grade 11 senior high school students. The Grade 11 senior high school students do not only watch various and different Facebook videos but more importantly, expect the materials to bring out a desirable outcome or result and help them in the enhancement of the three elements of speaking mainly pronunciation, vocabulary development and fluency. Recommendations Based on conclusions derived from the study, the following are recommended: Students are encouraged to continue watching Facebook videos for an accumulated average time of three hours a day not only as a form of entertainment but more importantly as an avenue for them to gain more information and even personal/spiritual upliftment. To further enhance the pronunciation skills of the students, they have to give more attention into viewing Facebook videos with contents having speech deliveries, informational clips, and news videos. In addition, learners should also take time to pause a video and imitate and practice how the speaker pronounces a particular word found in that video. It is also highly suggested to take down unknown or relatively new words to be searched later on for the definition and integration of such words in any possible verbal communication and lastly, to make the students speak more fluently and with accuracy, it is advised for them to try to mimic the way how the speakers talk/deliver their speech in a confident manner and as naturally as possible. Senior high school students are highly encouraged to utilize the product outcome of this study which is the guidelines in watching Facebook videos to enhance their speaking skills. The said guidelines consist of comprehensive and detailed practices and exercises that would facilitate learners in bolstering their speaking skills along pronunciation, vocabulary development and fluency.