The Effect of Using Digital Storytelling on Developing Active Listening and Creative Thinking Skills

Ahmad A.S Tabieh,Haya M J Abu Afifa,Hiba Yacoub Abuzagha,Mohamed M Al-Hileh

doi:10.12973/eu-jer.10.1.13

Abstract

<p>This study aims at investigating the impact of implementing digital storytelling as a method to be utilized to help pupils acquire active listening skills and creative thinking skills, including fluency, flexibility, and originality, in the Arabic language classes of the primary third grade. The sample consists of (200) pupils in a mixed-gender type and divides into two equal groups; one is the experimental group, and the other is the control one. Both groups expose to two posttests, the first test is a post active listening test and the second is a creative thinking test; the validity and reliability of these tests have assured. The results showed significant differences in (p ≤ 0.05) between means scores of the control and experimental groups students in the posttest of active listening skills in favor of the students who studied through storytelling. The results also showed that the storytelling strategy affected the experimental group students’ acquisition of one skill of the three creative thinking skills, which is fluency.</p>

Highlights

Language considers as a means of expression and communication among individuals and societies
It is vital to seek implementation of new strategies in helping students enhance this particular skill in addition to the active listening skill, which involves listening with all the senses and interacting with the speaker by showing verbal and non-verbal responses that indicate comprehension (Cunsolo Willox et al, 2012; Ellison & Wang, 2018)
This study came to investigate the effect of digital storytelling on the development of active listening and creative thinking skills for primary third-grade pupils, as well as; there was a sense of inadequacy in the reality of education, which is based primarily on memorizing and doesn't develop creativity and innovation among pupils, the present study seeks to answer the following central question: What is the effect of teaching the Arabic language by using digital storytelling for third primary pupils to develop active listening and creative thinking skills?

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Introduction

Language considers as a means of expression and communication among individuals and societies. It has great importance in empowering children to form their world with all its dimensions. It means for developing children’s sensory perceptions, mental abilities, and social skills. Through these skills and abilities, they can communicate within the school and outside world. Listening considers an essential skill in language acquisition and learning. It is a means of oral communication among individuals by using different ways. It is vital to seek implementation of new strategies in helping students enhance this particular skill in addition to the active listening skill, which involves listening with all the senses and interacting with the speaker by showing verbal and non-verbal responses that indicate comprehension (Cunsolo Willox et al, 2012; Ellison & Wang, 2018)

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