DEVELOPING WORDLESS PICTURE BOOK TO IMPROVE THE STORYTELLING ABILITY OF 5 TO 6 YEARS OLD CHILDREN

This study aims to design and develop a wordless picture book to improve the storytelling ability of level B kindergarten students. This research adopted the design and development model proposed by Lee and Owens (2004). Data collection techniques employed storytelling tests, open-ended questionnaire, interview, and observation. The needs analysis was conducted through a storytelling test. The expert judgment involved media experts, children literature experts, and early childhood instructional design experts to assess the prototype of Wordless Picture Book. Storytelling test, observation, and interview were used in the try out process. Quantitative data were obtained from pretest and posttest scores and the questionnaire for expert validation. Descriptive qualitative data analysis techniques were used to process the data interviews. Quantitative data analysis was used to examine the scores obtained from the pre and post-tests. The research produced (1) a wordless picture book design and (b) a product of wordless picture book which has been tested for its effectiveness, efficiency, uses, and practicality in improving children’s storytelling ability. Some implications and recommendations are also discussed.