GENIUS: Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): GENIUS: Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education

Assessing the Competence of Prospective Early Childhood Teachers in Facilitating English Learning through Storytelling

Wahab, Aulia Dwi Amalina (Unknown)
Sativa, Filsa Era (Unknown)
Arqi, Muh. Amin (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study examines the competence of prospective early childhood education teachers in facilitating English language learning through storytelling. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach with a case study design, the research involved 20 purposively selected participants from a cohort of 112 students. Data were gathered through video observations of storytelling sessions and analyzed across four dimensions: story preparation, language use, vocabulary introduction, and child engagement. The results indicate that most participants demonstrated adequate competence in selecting age-appropriate stories (80%), using suitable English (70%), and engaging children through expressive techniques (85%). However, notable weaknesses were observed in vocabulary reinforcement (60%) and maintaining consistent tempo and intonation during delivery (70%). These findings highlight the need for targeted pedagogical training in storytelling as a method for early English instruction. The study recommends curriculum enhancements in teacher education programs to better equip future educators with practical strategies for effective, child-centered language learning.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

gns

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

GENIUS: Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education is specialized in Development of Moral and Religious Values, Physical Motoric Development, Social and Emotional Development, Cognitive Development, Language Development, The Development of Arts and Creativities, Parenting, Early Childhood ...