IMPACT OF USING YOUTUBE ON ENHANCING SPEAKING SKILLS PROFICIENCY THROUGH A STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH FOR 4TH GRADERS IN JENIN
| dc.contributor.author | Siham Belal Madhat Abdulhadi | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-04-10T12:18:36Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-04-10T12:18:36Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-02-27 | |
| dc.description.abstract | YouTube is a global and powerful digital platform has transformed education into a more interesting process since the YouTube platform could greatly benefit learning languages, especially speaking. This study aimed to investigate the effect of utilizing YouTube on speaking skill proficiency improvement among 4th graders in a student-centered approach in Jenin-Palestine. In this study, data were gathered using a mixed-method quasi-experimental design involving 54 students assigned randomly into experimental and control groups. The experimental group used YouTube videos that the researcher made in their curriculum, while the control group continued to follow traditional teaching methods. Data collection techniques included pre-and post-tests, semi-structured interviews, and researcher self-reflection. The experimental group significantly improved their speaking proficiency with a mean difference of 4.1 (α =0.000) after the treatment as opposed to the control group, which did not show much change (α =0.200). The qualitative analysis revealed that students became more confident, articulated, and encouraged. They enjoyed making creative videos: technical problems and poor internet accessibility have been solved using strategies such as downloading videos before time and differentiated instruction. In contrast, the control group showed no difference in their means. Qualitative findings highlighted increased confidence, clarity, motivation, and students' enjoyment and creativity when making videos. Students face technical glitches and limited internet access; however, incorporating strategies such as per-downloading selected videos and differentiated learning instructional principles minimized acquiescence. Based on the cognitive theory of multimedia learning (CTML) and constructivist learning theory, this study affirms the promising contribution of YouTube in stimulating engagement and language learning. Some recommendations drawn from this study include the integration of YouTube in the learning curriculum. The results of this study prove YouTube's potential as one tool to enhance speaking abilities without having the most resources and yet supporting a student-centered and interactive learning environment. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11888/20019 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | جامعة النجاح الوطنية | |
| dc.supervisor | Dr. Khalid Dweikat | |
| dc.title | IMPACT OF USING YOUTUBE ON ENHANCING SPEAKING SKILLS PROFICIENCY THROUGH A STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH FOR 4TH GRADERS IN JENIN | |
| dc.title.alternative | أثر استخدام اليوتيوب في تعزيز كفاءة مهارات التحدث من خلال النهج المتمحورةِ حول الطالب لطلاب الصف الرابع |