The Effectiveness of a Task-Based Instruction Program in Developing the English Language Speaking Skills of Primary Stage Pupils

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a task-based language teaching(TBLT) program on developing the speaking skill of fifth year primary pupils. The participants in the study were 24 fifth grade primary pupils. A task-based language teaching program was developed by the researcher for the experimental group. A pre-test of speaking skills and a posttest were administrated to the participants of the study to measure the effectiveness of the instructional program on developing speaking skills. The findings of the study revealed that the TBLT program enhanced significantly the speaking skills of the pupils of the experimental group. Based on the results of the current study, the researcher introduced some recommendations and suggestions for further research to help syllabus designers in developing teaching speaking skills and incorporating TBLT principles and procedures in the pupils' books and teachers' guides. Keywords: 1- Task-based instruction, 2-task , 3- speaking skill.