Verbal instructional modeling: An intervention to improve students' perceived level of confidence in critical thinking skills

Authors

  • Adeva Jane Esparrago-Kalidas Xavier University – Junior High School, Philippines https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2937-6522
  • Edralin Manla Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines
  • Xenia Jo B. Agot Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines
  • Leila Cashmire A. Blanco Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines
  • Nicole A. Carrasco Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines
  • Mark Rey O. Frasco Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54855/ijli.23223

Keywords:

critical thinking, modeling, Verbal Instructional Modeling, confidence

Abstract

Verbal instructional modeling is a concept put forward by Albert Bandura (1977) under Observational Learning which assumed that when certain explanations and descriptions were presented, learning was enhanced. This study banks on this concept and confirms whether Verbal Instructional Modeling helped improve the perceived confidence of Grade 10 students from a private school in the Philippines in terms of their critical thinking skills. The study made use of a practical action research design and used a 6-point Likert Scale Questionnaire. Employing convenience sampling, the researchers collected the data pre- and post-implementation, describing the perceived level of confidence of the participants before and after the intervention. The data was then analyzed and interpreted with the use of the T-test. The study's results confirmed that Verbal Instructional Modeling improves the respondents' perceived confidence level in their critical-thinking skills. Therefore, the researchers recommend continued use of Verbal Instructional Modeling in classroom interactions.

Author Biographies

Adeva Jane Esparrago-Kalidas, Xavier University – Junior High School, Philippines

Adeva Jane Esparrago-Kalidas has been an English teacher for 10 years at Xavier University– Ateneo de Cagayan Junior High School in the Philippines where she also serves as the English department chairperson. She finished her Masters in Education in Xavier University and her Masters in Culture and Arts Studies from Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, Philippines. Her research interests include critical thinking and teaching-learning pedagogy.

Edralin Manla, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines

Dr. Edralin Manla is currently the Dean of the School of Education at Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines. She finished her Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Field of Specialization – School Management) from Capitol University, Philippines, in 2012. A number of her research include Implementing the K to 12 Principles in Teaching English (2021), Assessment Literacy of Madrasah Educators (2019), Developing Teachers' Identity in the Context of K to 12 Reform (2018) and Research Self-Efficacy, Interest in Research and Research Knowledge of Graduate Students (2017). She can be reached at emanla@xu.edu.ph.

Xenia Jo B. Agot, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines

Xenia Jo B. Agot is a student currently graduating from Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines, where there are taking her bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education – majoring in English. She can be reached at xeniajoagot18@gmail.com.

Leila Cashmire A. Blanco, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines

Leila Cashmire A. Blanco is a student currently graduating from Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines, where there are taking her bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education – Major in English. She can be reached through blancoleilacashmire@gmail.com

Nicole A. Carrasco, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines

Nicole A. Carrasco is a student currently graduating from Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines, where there are taking her bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education – majoring in English. She can be reached through carrasconicoleapilado@gmail.com

Mark Rey O. Frasco, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines

Mark Rey O. Frasco is a student currently graduating from Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines, where there are taking his bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education – majoring in English. He can be reached through markreyfrasco9@gmail.com

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20-06-2023

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Esparrago-Kalidas, A. J., Manla, E., Agot, X. J., Blanco, L. C., Carrasco, N., & Frasco, M. R. (2023). Verbal instructional modeling: An intervention to improve students’ perceived level of confidence in critical thinking skills. International Journal of Language Instruction, 2(2), 37–51. https://doi.org/10.54855/ijli.23223

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