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Chapter 3

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter presents the summary, the findings and the conclusions

drawn from the data gathered. Recommendations were offered to utilize the

findings of the study for the benefit of the school, teachers, students, and future

researchers as the basis for the proposal in the implementation of the method as

a technique.

Findings

The following are the findings obtained:

1. Pre-test and Post-test performance of both groups:

1.1. Pre-test Performance of both groups

The pre-test mean score of the control group was 26.47 described as

“Middle Beginner” while, the mean score of the experimental group average was

26.50 described also as “Middle Beginner”.

1.2. Post-test Performance of both groups

The post-test average score of the control group was 32.50 described as

“High Beginner”, while the experimental group got an average score of 88.53

described as “High Intermediate”.

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2. Difference between the Performance of the Control and Experimental

Group

2.1. Pre-test - Pre-test Performance of the groups

The pre-test performance of the control group and experimental group

was found to be insignificant with the computed value of -0.027 and the P-value

of 0.489 which exceeds the level of significance 0.05.

2.2. Pre-test – Post-test Performance of the groups

The pre-test and post-test performance of the control group was found to

be significant with the computed value of -11.642 and a P-value of 0.000 which

is less than the level of significance 0.05.

The pre-test and post-test performance of the experimental group was

found to be significant with the computed value of -44.088 and a P-value of

0.000 which is less than the critical value 0.05.

3. Post-test – Post-test Performance of the groups

The post-tests performance of the control group and experimental group

were found to be significant with the computed value -21.644 and with a P-value

of 0.000 which is lesser than the critical value of 0.05.

Conclusions

The Speech Imitation Practice is more effective compared to the control

group, in enhancing the English Pronunciation because the students exposed to

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Speech Imitation Practice displayed observable increased of scores after 15

hours of implementation.

This confidence was shown by the students as reflected in their post-

test results which had a very high increase of performance.

Recommendations

Based on the findings and conclusions of the study, the

recommendations are:

1. The teacher should utilize Speech Imitation Practice to their English

classes to improve students’ pronunciation.

2. The school must encourage teachers to adapt this practice in their

classes as to promote excellence in speaking.

3. Coaches in such oratorical activities may also apply this practice to

contestants to improve pronunciation since this can be done

anywhere or at home without supervision.

4. English Teachers are encouraged to disseminate the results of this

study to other teachers who have concerns in pronunciation.

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