A Program Based on Fables for Developing EFL Speaking Skills and Moral Values of Official Language Primary School Pupils

Abstract

The present study aimed at developing official language primary school pupils′ EFL speaking skills and moral values through the use of a program based on fables. Participants of the study were 60 fourth year Defino official language school pupils at Fayoum governorate. They were randomly assigned to two groups; experimental and control, 30 pupils each. The researcher prepared an EFL speaking skills test, an EFL speaking rubric and a moral values scale . Having pre administered the speaking skills test, the moral values scale and taught the experimental group using the program based on fables, the participants were post-tested . The results showed that the use of the program based on fables proved to be effective in developing fourth year official language primary school pupils′ EFL speaking skills and moral values. The study concluded with some recommendations and suggestions for pupils, teachers and curriculum designers. In addition, suggestions for further research were provided.