Home⇛Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives⇛vol. 4 no. 8 (2026)

Virtual Webinars, Real Skills: A Case Study on the VELE Series and English Language Macro Skills Development

Ricky Jay B. Mendoza | Ma. Theresa L. Eustaquio

Discipline: English studies (non-specific)

 

Abstract:

The increasing use of virtual learning platforms in higher education has created new opportunities for language instruction and skill development, particularly in English language education. Webinar-based extension programs have become valuable tools for supporting students' communication competence by providing accessible, interactive learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting. In line with this development, this study investigated the effectiveness of the Virtual English Language Educator (VELE) Webinar Series, an extension program of the Department of Languages and Literature (DLL) of Isabela State University, in enhancing the four macro skills, speaking, listening, reading, and writing - of thirty (30) fourth-year Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies (BAELS) students at Isabela State University, Main Campus, Echague, Isabela. Employing an explanatory case study design with pre- and post-test and semi-structured interviews as data collection tools, the study gathered both quantitative and qualitative data to provide a holistic understanding of the program's impact. Descriptive statistics, including mean scores and average gain, were computed to measure changes in participants' performance across the four macro skills. The grand mean increased from 3.279 (Average) on the pre-test to 4.065 (Above Average) on the post-test, with an overall gain of 0.786. Furthermore, the program received an overall evaluation grand mean of 4.836, interpreted as Excellent, indicating high participant satisfaction. Qualitative findings revealed four key themes corresponding to improvements in speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, largely attributed to exposure to a native English-speaking resource person, interactive activities, and real-life language application. The study recommends continuing and expanding similar virtual extension programs, with improvements in session structure, interactivity, and technical support to maximize participants' language development.



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