Investigating the Challenges and Interventions for Improving Verbal Proficiency

Queenie D. Los Baños 1, Myca Parina 2, Jaymar S. Putol 3, Analiza E. Rivas 4, & James L. Paglinawan 5
1Faculty, San Jose Integrated School, Philippines
2Instructor, Don Carlos Polytechnic College, Philippines
3Faculty, Father Leoni Memorial School Inc., Philippines
4Instructor, Philippine College Foundation, Philippines
5Professor, Central Mindanao University, Philippines
DOI – http://doi.org/10.37502/IJSMR.2023.61206

Abstract

This study investigates and determines the level of students’ verbal proficiency, identifies challenges faced by students in developing verbal skills, and ascertains the effectiveness of interventions employed by teachers. The primary focus is on understanding how students can improve their verbal proficiency through targeted interventions and support from educators. The study was conducted at Don Carlos Polytechnic College, Don Carlos, Bukidnon on November 2023 and was administered to 50 students as respondents. The researchers used modified questionnaires. The results of the study indicate that students exhibit high levels of verbal proficiency in terms of their vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and fluency with appropriate interventions employed by the teachers. The challenges of students affecting their verbal proficiency were as follows: struggled in understanding unfamiliar words and context, maintain a steady flow of speech, and speaking fluently and confidently in the crowd. These collective challenges can impede students’ overall verbal proficiency and their ability to effectively communicate and express themselves. This study sheds light on the important role of effective teaching strategies and support systems in enhancing students’ verbal communication skills.

Keywords: Verbal Proficiency, Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation, Fluency

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