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

------ GRADUATION THESIS

“An investigation into the ef ects of applying the

storytelling method in teaching vocabulary to

beginners at A Chau English Center

”

STUDENT: NGUYEN THI THAI HUYEN

CODE: 17054701

CLASS: DHAV13E

COHORT: 2017-2021

SUPERVISOR: Tran Thi Xuan Thuy, M.A.

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY OF HO CHI MINH CITY

FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

------ GRADUATION THESIS

“An investigation into the ef ects of applying the

storytelling method in teaching vocabulary to

beginners at A Chau English Center

”

STUDENT: NGUYEN THI THAI HUYEN

CODE: 17054701

CLASS: DHAV13E

COHORT: 2017-2021

SUPERVISOR: Tran Thi Xuan Thuy, M.A.

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY OF HO CHI MINH CITY

FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

------ Student’s name : NGUYEN THI THAI HUYEN

Student’s ID : 17054701

Class code : DHAV13E

Course : 2017-2021

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 20, 2021

Signed : Huyen

Word count : 8712 words

ABSTRACT

I had an experience at A Chau English center for a while. I was aware that many of the

teachers at this center used an effective teaching method. It is the storytelling method. I had

heard this method many times but still did not have too much understanding about it. Therefore, I decided to research to find out the effects of the storytelling method in teaching

vocabulary. The primary research objects were beginners studying English at the A Chau

center. To get the exact results, I used questionnaires for beginners and interviews for teachers. Both students and teachers recognized that this method brought many benefits. Not only is it

effective in terms of knowledge, but it also helps students improve life skills and attitudes. Furthermore, I also conducted interviews with teachers to know how they apply this method

effectively in the classroom. However, this method still had a few problems. Based on the

results obtained, I also offered some recommendations to teachers and beginners. It is hoped

that this study will help people understand more about the effects of this method and how

teachers used it in teaching. Key words: beginners, storytelling, teaching vocabulary.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

During the period of doing graduation 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 graduation thesis. Secondly, I sincerely thank to Ms Tran Thi Xuan Thuy - my supervisor who gave me

useful guidance and advice that help me to finish my thesis successfully. Thirdly, I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to Mr Khanh Duy, Ms

Thi Hong, Ms Thao My, Ms Thu Trang and Ms Tien at A Chau English center when

accepting our interviews to help me complete my report. I am grateful to 100 learners at A

Chau center because of participating in our survey. Last but not least, I would like to thank my group members. They are Nguyen Thi

Hang Ni, Che Thi Ngoc Bich who often shared my feelings and gave me timely advice during

the report. We give opinions together, discuss and conduct a survey to show the best results

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

TABLE OF THE CONTENT

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

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

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

1.3 Research questions:........................................................................................................ 2

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

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

2.1 Definitions of key terms:................................................................................................5

2.1.1 Teaching vocabulary:............................................................................................5

2.1.1.1 Definition of vocabulary:...................................................................................5

2.1.1.2 Importance of vocabulary:.................................................................................5

2.1.1.3 Principles of teaching vocabulary:.....................................................................6

2.1.2 Storytelling method:............................................................................................ 7

2.1.2.1 Definition of storytelling method:..................................................................... 7

2.1.2.2 Characteristics of storytelling:...........................................................................8

2.1.2.3 Types of storytelling:.........................................................................................8

2.1.2.4 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..................................................................................14

3.1. Research site/context:..................................................................................................15

3.2. Participants/Objects.....................................................................................................15

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

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

3.3.2. Research methods:............................................................................................. 16

3.4. Procedures:.................................................................................................................. 17

3.5. Data analysis:.............................................................................................................. 17

CHAPTER IV: FINDINGS AND DISCUSSIONS.............................................................. 19

Research question 1: What are the effects of storytelling in teaching vocabulary to

beginners at A Chau English Center?.................................................................................20