Improving the Speaking Skill of Slow Learner Students in English Subject by Creating and Using the Interactive Learning Aid ‘My Story My Game’

Abstract

The slow learner students in special education program who do not speak English as their first language have the ability to improve their speaking skill in the subject through their participation in creating and usage of interactive learning aid ‘My Story My Game’. These interactive slides were created together with the students so that they could gain the experience in inventing their own learning source. This action research study was implemented with qualitative research design. The data obtained through observation, documents analysis and students’ achievement outcomes which were recorded in the checklists, pictures and videos. Data proved that the students had improved their speaking skill in English subject from mastery level 1 to the highest mastery level 4. This learning aid innovation was implemented together with consistent drilling technique in sentences pronunciation and reading which was done in ten intervention sessions. ADDIE design model became the main framework in completing the whole research. Four special need students who are diagnosed with slow learner, age between 12 to 13 years old, in a school in Kuching city have participated in this research. Observation findings showed that the students’ involvement in interactive learning increased their vocabularies, communication level, and boosted their motivation in learning English. It helped to develop their knowledge and skill in information technology through the creation of interactive slides. In addition, it improved teacher’s teaching practice in designing, planning, and implementing the learning sessions to achieve the most effective outcomes widely.