International Journal of Language and Culture
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Language and Culture

Improving Children’s Language Abilities Through Storytelling Using Audio-Visual Media: Classroom Action Research at Permata Bunda Kindergarten

Widya Dewi Asy Syamsa (STIT At-Taqwa Ciparay Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia)
Atiasih Atiasih (STIT At-Taqwa Ciparay Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to improve the language abilities of children in Group A at Fermata Bunda Kindergarten, Biparae District, Bandung Regency, through the storytelling method assisted by audio-visual media. The study employed a CAR approach conducted in two cycles, with each cycle consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The subjects were 11 children in Group A. Data were collected through observation, descriptive rating scales, and documentation and analyzed using quantitative and qualitative approaches. The results indicated a gradual improvement in the language abilities of children following the implementation of the storytelling method using audio-visual media. In the initial condition, only 18% of children demonstrated the ability to understand the presented information, which increased to 36% in Cycle I. Improvements were also observed in children’s attention, story comprehension, vocabulary use, ability to answer questions, confidence in expressing ideas, and ability to retell information. The study established an achievement criterion of 80% as the indicator of success. Audio-visual media supported storytelling by presenting information through integrated visual and auditory stimuli, making learning more concrete, engaging, and communicative. The findings indicate that audio-visual media-assisted storytelling can improve children’s language abilities and serve as an effective alternative for stimulating language development in early childhood education.

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Abbrev

ojs-ijolac

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Subject

Arts Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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Journal Description : International Journal of Language and Culture is a scientific journal that publishes research articles, literature reviews, and book reviews in the fields of language and culture. The journal aims to develop knowledge through theoretical studies, exploration of new data, and ...