DIGIFLYERS: A DIGITAL STORYTELLING PROGRAM TO IMPROVE THE LISTENING PERFORMANCE OF YOUNG LEARNERS 1 DIJIFLYERS: İNGİLİZCE DİNLEME BECERİSİNİ GELİŞTİRMEK İÇİN BİR DİJİTAL HİKAYE ANLATICILIĞI PROGRAMI (original) (raw)

The purpose of this study is to find out the impact of a digital storytelling program, DigiFlyer. This intervention program aimed to improve the listening comprehension and performance of EFL young learners (n = 31). In this experimental study, digital stories were both adapted and created to improve their performance on Cambridge YLE (Young Learners English) listening part. It was critical to establish a link between digital storytelling and achievement performance of young learners in a standardized English test. The current study handled a quasi-experimental research methodology to collect data from participants, employing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The results showed that DigiFlyer had a positive effect on participants' achievement scores in listening. Furthermore, there were significant improvements in their motivation, enthusiasm, and their self-confidence towards listening in English.