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Type :article
Subject :LB Theory and practice of education
LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools
Main Author :Maitha Comendador Vender
Additional Authors :Wirawati Ngui
Title :Using video blogging (Vlog) to enhance english language speaking skills in a Malaysian secondary school
Place of Production :Tanjong Malim
Publisher :Fakulti Seni, Komputeran dan Industri Kreatif
Year of Publication :2023
Corporate Name :Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Abstract : Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Technology offers various means to enhance teaching and learning. In this study, Video Blogging (VLOG) was implemented as a tool for second language learning. The study aimed to investigate the use of VLOG to enhance the speaking skills of Malaysian secondary school students and to explore their experiences of using VLOG. The participants consisted of 80 Form 2 students who were enrolled in a Malaysian public school. This study employed a qualitative research design and data collection was done through open-ended questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Data collected from the questionnaire and interview were analysed using thematic analysis. Based on the findings, the study demonstrated that the use of VLOG contributed positively to the student’s speaking skills by improving their fluency, motivating them to speak in English, and enhancing their vocabulary. Considering the findings, it is recommended for teachers and practitioners to incorporate VLOG in the teaching and learning of speaking in the second language classroom. Keywords: video blogging, VLOG, ESL, speaking skills.

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