LINGUA: An Interactive Chavacano Language Training for Kids
Delia Ruxanna Ismael | Cenie Vilela-Malabanan
Abstract:
This study describes the development, testing, and evaluation of
LINGUA - a computer-aided language learning material piloted for
Grade 1 pupils learning the Chavacano language. This multimedia
material followed the ADDIE Design Model. Evaluation of the program
was made by 5 teachers from different subject areas. Pre and posttests were carried out among 30 pupils. Data were analyzed
statistically. The findings revealed that the exposure of the pupils to
computer-aided instruction in speaking Chavacano is an effective tool
for enhancing the pupils' reading ability and comprehension based on
their pretest and post scores. For gender, the data imply that both
male and female pupils have scored better in the post-tests after their
exposure to computer-aided instruction in speaking Chavacano.
Results also showed that the pupils' age has no significant bearing on
their fluency in speaking Chavacano after their exposure to computeraided instruction. For ethnicity and dialectspoken, data show that the
respondents do not differ in their post-test scores. The results of
teachers’ evaluation of the program indicate that the verbal
description is very high with an overall weighted mean of 4.67. The
evaluation made was particular of instructional content, instructional
design, ease of use, management, motivation, and technical aspect.
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