The effectiveness of using digital storytelling based instruction in developing some EFL listening comprehension skills and attitudes toward English language among preparatory stage pupils

Abstract EN

The current study investigated the effectiveness of using digital storytelling based instruction in developing 1st preparatory stage pupils' some EFL listening comprehension skills and attitudes toward English language.

the participants of the study were 64 first year preparatory stage pupils enrolled at Om elMomenin Preparatory school, Menouf Distinct, Menoufia Governorate during the second semester of the 2021-2022 academic year.

the participants were divided into two groups: experimental and control (32 pupils each).

the experimental group pupils were taught using digital storytelling based instruction, while the control group pupils received regular instruction.

the instruments and materials of the study consisted of an EFL listening comprehension skills checklist, an EFL listening comprehension skills test, an EFL attitude scale toward English language and a teacher's guide.

data were treated statistically.

the results revealed that using digital story telling based instruction is effective in 1st preparatory stage pupils' listening comprehension skills and improves their attitude towards English language.

thus, it is recommended that the use of digital storytelling be used in teaching listening comprehension skills to 1st preparatory stage pupils and improves their attitude toward English.