Southern Leyte State University Promotes Faculty’s Scopus-Indexed Research on Writing Skills

Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) celebrates the recent publication of groundbreaking research by Dr. Norlyn L. Borong and Ms. Shiela Mae Yamson in the Multidisciplinary Science Journal, a Scopus-indexed journal. The study, titled "Digital Storytelling as a Method for Teaching Writing Skills," explores the powerful role of digital storytelling as a teaching tool to enhance the writing abilities of Grade 10 students, providing fresh insights into modern educational methods. This innovative approach underscores SLSU's commitment to advancing educational techniques aligned with digital literacy and quality education as outlined in Sustainable Development Goal 4.

Conducted at Southern Leyte State University’s Tomas Oppus campus in partnership with Inopacan National High School, the study highlights how digital storytelling can address students’ challenges in fundamental writing skills. The research employed an experimental design, comparing traditional teaching methods with digital storytelling. Results showed that students in the digital storytelling group outperformed those in traditional settings in areas such as content organization, vocabulary, and mechanics. This promising outcome supports the potential of digital media as an intervention in schools to improve writing proficiency, a critical skill in the 21st century.

Dr. Borong and Ms. Yamson's research exemplifies SLSU’s vision of fostering research that resonates globally while addressing local educational needs. By supporting faculty research published in internationally recognized journals, SLSU aims to contribute significantly to the field of education and encourage more innovative teaching methods across the Philippines.