An investigation into the effects of applying the storytelling method in teaching vocabulary to beginners at a Chau english center :Graduation Thesis - Faculty of Foreign Languages

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY OF HO CHI MINH CITY

FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

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GRADUATION THESIS

AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECTS OF

APPLYING THE STORYTELLING METHOD IN

TEACHING VOCABULARY TO BEGINNERS AT A

CHAU ENGLISH CENTER

STUDENT NAME: Che Thi Ngoc Bich

ID NUMBER: 17046661

CLASS CODE: DHAV13E

COHORT: 2017-2021

SUPERVISOR NAME: Tran Thi Xuan Thuy, M.A.

HCMC, 06/2021

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MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY OF HO CHI MINH CITY

FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

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GRADUATION THESIS

AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECTS OF

APPLYING THE STORYTELLING METHOD IN

TEACHING VOCABULARY TO BEGINNERS AT A

CHAU ENGLISH CENTER

STUDENT NAME: Che Thi Ngoc Bich

ID NUMBER: 17046661

CLASS CODE: DHAV13E

COHORT: 2017-2021

SUPERVISOR NAME: Tran Thi Xuan Thuy, M.A.

HCMC, 06/2021

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MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY OF HO CHI MINH CITY

FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

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Student name : Che Thi Ngoc Bich

ID Number : 17046661

Class Code : DHAV13E

Cohort : 2017-2021

Supervisor Name: Tran Thi Xuan Thuy, M.A.

Student’s declaration: I declare that this graduation report is entirely my own work and does

not involve in plagiarism or collusion. It also has not been accepted as part of a submission to

another purpose else where. I accept heavy penalty for any cheating or plagiarism.

Date submitted : June, 20th, 2021

Signed : Che Thi Ngoc Bich

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ABSTRACT

Vocabulary is the heart of language learning and language use. It is connsidered as one of the most

important espects of language acquisition for anyone who want to learn a new language. As a result,

buliding vocabulary is an important element of teaching language, particularly to young learners.

However, due to the monotony of traditional teaching techniques, improving students' lexical

resources is a difficult challenge for teachers. This study, therefore, emphasized on using

storytelling to develop vocabulary to young learners. The goals of this research were to find out

the effects of storytelling in teaching vocabulary to beginners at A Chau English center and how

teachers apply the storytelling method effectively in the classroom. Mixed-methodology with

questionnaires and interviews used as reserach methodologies. The findings illustrated the

storytelling brings extremely benifical to students.

Keywords: Beginners, Vocabulary teaching, Storytelling

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

During the period of doing this thesis, I received a plenty of enthusiastic help and support that

guide and encourage me to overcome all difficulties and finish this hard but meaningful time.

Firstly, I would like to express thanks to the School Board of Industrial University of Ho

Chi Minh City and the Faculty of Foreign Languages creating favorable conditions for me to take

my thesis.

Secondly, I am using this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude and special thanks

to Mrs. Tran Thi Xuan Thuy, my supervisor who provided me with helpful comments that help me

to finish my thesis. From these advices, I can overcome all difficulties and complete this thesis

greatly.

Furthermore, I would like to thank my group members Nguyen Thi Hang Ni for took part

in useful decision and gave necessary advices and guidance and Nguyen Thi Thai Huyen who

shared my feelings and gave me timely advice. they gave me insightful comments considerably

help me gain a lot of experiences in during the time I do my thesis.

Last but not least, I am grateful to all of the students and the teachers at A Chau English

center who participate in my survey . this played an important role in my successful thesis.

In short, I really thank to all people helping me to finish this graduation thesis.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Rationale ................................................................................................................................ 2

1.2 Research objectives................................................................................................................ 2

1.3 Research questions................................................................................................................. 3

1.4 Scope of the study.................................................................................................................. 3

CHAPTER II: LITERATURE REVIEW................................................................................... 4

2.1 Definition of keyterms/concepts............................................................................................ 5

2.1.1 Vocabulary.......................................................................................................................... 5

2.1.2 Importance of vocabulary in learning English.................................................................... 5

2.1.3 Principles in teaching vocabulary ....................................................................................... 6

2.1.4 Storytelling method............................................................................................................. 7

2.1.4.1 Definition of storytelling method. ................................................................................... 7

2.1.4.2 Characteristics of storytelling .......................................................................................... 8

2.1.4.3 Types of storytelling ........................................................................................................ 8

2.1.4.4 Benefits of storytelling..................................................................................................... 9

2.2 Results of previous studies .................................................................................................. 10

2.2.1 The effects of storytelling in teaching vocabulary............................................................ 10

2.2.2 Applying storytelling in the classroom............................................................................. 12

CHAPTER III: RESEARCH DESIGN..................................................................................... 15

3.1 Research site ........................................................................................................................ 16

3.2 Participants........................................................................................................................... 16

3.3 Research methodology and research methods..................................................................... 16

3.3.1 Research methodology...................................................................................................... 16

3.3.2 Research methods. ............................................................................................................ 17

3.4 Procedures............................................................................................................................ 18

3.5 Data analysis........................................................................................................................ 19

CHAPTER IV: FINDING AND DISCUSSION ....................................................................... 20

4.1 Findings ............................................................................................................................... 21

4.1.1 What are the effects of storytelling in teaching vocabulary to beginners at A Chau

English center?........................................................................................................................... 21

4.1.2 How can teachers apply the storytelling method effectively in the classroom? ............... 29

4.2 Discussion............................................................................................................................ 32

4.2.1 What are the effects of storytelling in teaching vocabulary to beginners at A Chau

English center?........................................................................................................................... 32

4.2.2 How can teachers apply the storytelling method effectively in the classroom? ............... 33

CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION .................................................................................................. 35

5.1 Conclusion ........................................................................................................................... 36

5.2 Recommendations................................................................................................................ 36

5.2.1 Recommendations for teachers......................................................................................... 36

5.2.2 Recommendations for beginners....................................................................................... 37

5.3 Limitations of the research................................................................................................... 37

5.4 Further study ........................................................................................................................ 37

REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................ 38

APPENDICES.............................................................................................................................. 41