Research

1. Introduction
Objectives of the Study
Methodology
Findings and Conclusions
Assessment of the PABASA
Program of Osias Educational
Foundation: Basis for a
Validated Improvement Plan
Thesis:
Ruth D. Villoria
Researcher

2. Introduction
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Journal Title: Enhancing EFL Learning Through Short Stories and Narratives: Enriching Vocabulary and Improving the Learning Process
EFL or
English as a
Foreign Lan
guage (EFL)
Vocabulary
Reading, Writing,
Listening, and
Speaking
Relevance of the Study to Education
The importance of teaching and learning vocabulary is crucial in foreign
language education, as it determines a learner's proficiency level and impacts
their listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities. A strong grasp of
vocabulary can make a learner effective in all four language skills, while a
weak vocabulary can significantly hinder their language abilities. Therefore,
both teachers and learners should prioritize the intentional and organized
instruction of vocabulary.

3. Statement of Objectives
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Journal Title: Enhancing EFL Learning Through Short Stories and Narratives: Enriching Vocabulary and Improving the Learning Process
This paper explores the use of short-stories as a means of
developing EFL learners' vocabulary and increasing their
competence and autonomy.

4. Methodology
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Journal Title: Enhancing EFL Learning Through Short Stories and Narratives: Enriching Vocabulary and Improving the Learning Process
The researchers utilized exploratory design in a qualitative approach and
participated by thirty (30) EFL learners based in Alquds Open University in
Palestine. The researcher provided ten (10) validated and seeded short
stories that were selected by the University for teaching. After administering
the 10 short stories, data were gathered using interview and analyzed using
inductive thematic analysis.

5. Findings and Conclusions
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Journal Title: Enhancing EFL Learning Through Short Stories and Narratives: Enriching Vocabulary and Improving the Learning Process
1. The correlation between one's vocabulary and reading abilities. The
skills of vocabulary and reading comprehension are closely linked to each
other, and they both play a crucial role in achieving success in reading.
However, these skills heavily depend on each other. Hence, EFL learners’
vocabulary development also depends on one’s reading comprehension
skills.
2. Short stories as an effective method to improve lexicon. Short-stories
are considered an effective method to achieve this objective and offer
many advantages for both EFL teachers and students. The use of short-
stories aids in making reading comprehension more accessible, intriguing,
and enjoyable while also contributing to the development of EFL learners'
vocabulary. To conclude, EFL learners’ vocabulary development also
depends on one’s reading comprehension skills.

6. Findings and Conclusions
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Journal Title: Enhancing EFL Learning Through Short Stories and Narratives: Enriching Vocabulary and Improving the Learning Process
3. Short stories also engaged EFL learners not only to language, but the culture
as a whole. These stories provide an enjoyable and engaging way for EFL learners
to improve their English language skills, while also sparking an interest in the
culture and language of the target language. In addition, incorporating short
stories into EFL classrooms can help students engage with authentic uses of the
foreign language and develop their vocabulary. In summary, short stories helped
EFL learners to stay motivated to learn English vocabulary while learning other
cultures and origins.

7. Findings and Conclusions
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Journal Title: Enhancing EFL Learning Through Short Stories and Narratives: Enriching Vocabulary and Improving the Learning Process
3. Short stories also engaged EFL learners not only to language, but the culture
as a whole. These stories provide an enjoyable and engaging way for EFL learners
to improve their English language skills, while also sparking an interest in the
culture and language of the target language. In addition, incorporating short
stories into EFL classrooms can help students engage with authentic uses of the
foreign language and develop their vocabulary. In summary, short stories helped
EFL learners to stay motivated to learn English vocabulary while learning other
cultures and origins.
Interesting Research Topic Derived from the Study: The connection or interplay
of two independent variables – reading comprehension skills and their memory
boost in improving lexical development of learners.

8. RECOMMENDATIONS
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Journal Title: Enhancing EFL Learning Through Short Stories and Narratives: Enriching Vocabulary and Improving the Learning Process
1. It is recommended that reading skills of EFL learners will be
checked in the onset of the administration of the collection of
data.
2. The Alquds Open University shall be equipped with acceptable
short stories that can be accessed by EFL learners in different
places including their classrooms and all possible corners of the
school.
3. If possible, the Alquds Open University shall come up with short
story competition to further engage EFL learners and to
possibly improve their English lexicon and writing skills.

9. Points of Agreement
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Journal Title: Enhancing EFL Learning Through Short Stories and Narratives: Enriching Vocabulary and Improving the Learning Process
The correlation between one's vocabulary and reading abilities.
This finding shows that there is a strong connection between the
vocabulary and reading abilities. Some of the literature reviews that
support this claim are as follows:
 Harmon (2002) found that “many students have difficulty
comprehending text because they lack the necessary vocabulary
knowledge and do not use effective strategies to learn new words.
 National Reading Panel (NRP) reviewed scientific research and found
that readers' understanding of text is closely connected to their
vocabulary
 Nash & Snowling (2006) have described this process as teaching
students to use contextual cues to derive meaning from target words.
By training students to recognize and utilize these cues, they can
develop their vocabulary skills.

10. Points of Agreement
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Journal Title: Enhancing EFL Learning Through Short Stories and Narratives: Enriching Vocabulary and Improving the Learning Process
Short stories as an effective method to improve lexicon
Various approaches and techniques can be utilized to teach and enhance
the vocabulary of EFL students. However, the significance of extensive
reading in the enhancement of EFL learners’ vocabulary cannot be
overstated, as noted by (Nagy and Anderson) (1984). Some of the
literature reviews that support this claim are as follows:
 Short-stories are considered an effective method to achieve this
objective and offer many advantages for both EFL teachers and
students, according to (Pathan and Al-Dersi (2013, pp. 04-06).
 Brabham and Villaume (2002) emphasize that instruction should enable
all students to learn and use strategies that help them explore and
deepen their understanding of words while reading independently to
effectively decrease gaps in vocabulary and comprehension. Utilizing
short stories to enhance EFL learners' vocabulary provides the
advantage of teaching vocabulary in context.

11. Points of Agreement
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Journal Title: Enhancing EFL Learning Through Short Stories and Narratives: Enriching Vocabulary and Improving the Learning Process
Short stories also engaged EFL learners not only to language, but the
culture as a whole
 The benefits of using literature, especially short-stories, in English
language teaching have been widely recognized. These stories provide
an enjoyable and engaging way for EFL learners to improve their
English language skills, while also sparking an interest in the culture
and language of the target language.
 Short-stories provide new words in various contexts, making it easier
for learners to understand their meaning and usage. Repetition is a key
principle of vocabulary learning, and short-stories facilitate repetition
by providing opportunities for learners to encounter new words
multiple times in various forms

12. Introduction
Objectives of the Study
Methodology
Findings and Conclusions
Enhancing EFL Learning Through Short Stories and Narratives:
Enriching Vocabulary and Improving the Learning Process
Journal Title:
Aerhon John A. Balas
Faculty, Sacred Heart School
Bauang, La Union
aerhonjohnbalas123@gmail.com
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