Effectiveness of Storytelling Method in Teaching Grade One Pupils
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.65339/ijsair.V2.I1.45Keywords:
storytelling method, Grade One pupils, teaching strategy, academic performance, experimental researchAbstract
This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the storytelling method in teaching Grade One pupils at Pipindan Elementary School, District of Binangonan 2, School Division Office of Rizal, during the School Year 2025–2026. A total of 32 Grade One pupils participated as respondents and were described according to sex, sibling position, number of children in the family, monthly family income, parents’ educational attainment, and parents’ occupation. The study employed an experimental research design using a single-group pretest-posttest approach. Respondents were purposively selected, and pretest and posttest scores were gathered to assess pupils’ performance before and after exposure to the storytelling method.Findings revealed that most respondents were female, second-born, from families with three to four children, with monthly incomes ranging from Php 8,001–Php 15,000, and parents who were high school graduates engaged in various occupations. Pupils’ pretest performance was generally satisfactory, while posttest performance improved to very satisfactory. Statistical analysis showed a significant difference in pupils’ performance before and after exposure to storytelling. Moreover, factors such as sex, sibling position, family size, monthly income, parents’ educational attainment, and occupation did not significantly influence pupils’ performance.The study concluded that the storytelling method effectively enhanced the academic performance of Grade One pupils regardless of their demographic background. It is recommended that school administrators provide teachers with training on storytelling techniques, including voice modulation, gestures, and multimedia use. Adequate instructional resources, such as storybooks and audio-visual materials, should be provided to support storytelling sessions. Teachers are encouraged to integrate storytelling across subjects to enhance comprehension and engagement. Parents should also be involved in storytelling activities at home to reinforce learning and literacy skills. Further research may explore the effectiveness of storytelling using other variables or teaching contexts.
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