Vol. 7 – No. 2, year (2023), page 3982-3994
| ISSN 2548-8201 (Print) | 2580-0469) (Online) |
Copyright © 2023 Edumaspul - Jurnal Pendidikan (ISSN 2548-8201 (cetak); (ISSN 2580-0469 (online)
Integrated Skill in English Language Learning: Examining Folklore-
Implemented Teaching Toward EFL Students’ English Skill
Sulfany Tineh
1*
, Olga A. Rorintulus
1
, Ceisy N. Wuntu
1
1
English Education Department, Universitas Negeri Manado, Tondano, Indonesia
* Corresponding Author. E-mail: tinehsulfany@gmail.com
Receive: 17/07/2023 Accepted: 15/09/2023 Published: 01/10/2023
Abstract
This correlational study investigates the impact of folklore-implemented teaching on the
integrated English language skills of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. Embracing
a holistic approach to language learning, the study explores the interconnected development
of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills when exposed to the immersive context of
folklore narratives. The study employs a correlational research design to analyze the
associations between folklore-implemented teaching and the enhancement of various
language skills. Utilizing qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, including
questionnaire, observations, and literature study, the research seeks to discern patterns and
correlations that elucidate the potential benefits of integrating folklore into the EFL
curriculum. The findings contribute valuable insights into the effectiveness of folklore-based
instruction in cultivating not only linguistic proficiency but also cultural awareness among EFL
learners, where from data processing, sig 0.039 < 0.05 means reject Ho, thus it can be
understood that there is a significant correlation or relationship between the folklore-
implemented and student English skills in integrated learning. The results may inform
instructional practices and curriculum design, providing a foundation for the integration of
folklore as a pedagogical tool to enhance the integrated language skills of EFL students.
Ultimately, the study contributes to the ongoing discourse on innovative and culturally
relevant approaches to language education, aiming to advance the quality and efficacy of
English language instruction for diverse learner populations.
Keywords: Correlational Study, Folklore-Implemented teaching, Integrated Skill, EFL
Introduction
Implementation of integrated skills
have several advantages, namely providing
real language experience for students by
interacting naturally using English.
Integrated skills- based learning provides a
real picture of the richness and uniqueness
of English when applied in communication
(Saleh, 2019). By implementing integrated
skills, students will understand that English
is not just knowledge to be learned, but a
skill that must be applied and can be
mastered gradually and continuously.
Integrated learning as a concept can
be interpreted as a learning approach that
consists of several subjects to provide
meaningful experiences to students.
Meaningful is defined in integrated