Developing a storybook for listening comprehension skills of Kindergarten learners

Abstract

This research study aimed to develop a storybook as a tool to enhance the listening comprehension skills of kindergarten learners. Specifically, the study focused on determining the content and other features of the storybook, designing the storybook, and evaluating the designed storybook to aid in the listening comprehension skills of kindergarten learners. Researchers employed the developmental research method, particularly the Input-Process-Output (IPO) model. The input for the study included the DepEd curriculum guide on the competencies of listening comprehension skills for kindergarten learners, DepEd Storybooks Writing Standards, and data gathered from respondents. Thematic analysis was utilized to examine the results of face-to-face interviews, which involved two (2) kindergarten teachers from a private sectarian school and two (2) teachers from a public school in Iloilo. Based on the suggestions obtained and interpreted from the respondents, it was determined that the content and features of the storybook must be developmentally appropriate for kindergarten learners to comprehend the story. Additionally, the storybook should include fictional characters, with illustrations and language use that are age-appropriate. In designing the storybook, the illustrations should be neat and presented in a simple and appropriate manner. The storylines must be easy to understand, and the topics or themes should be relevant to children. This study, therefore, aimed to design and develop a storybook to enhance the listening comprehension skills of kindergarten learners.