ENHANCING NURSING STUDENTS’ ENGLISH-SPEAKING SKILLS THROUGH MULTIMEDIA: AN ACTION RESEARCH  AT HAI DUONG MEDICAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

Vũ Thị Hồng Lý; Phạm Thị Xuyên

doi:10.34238/tnu-jst.11539

ENHANCING NURSING STUDENTS’ ENGLISH-SPEAKING SKILLS THROUGH MULTIMEDIA: AN ACTION RESEARCH AT HAI DUONG MEDICAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

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Received: 12/11/24 Revised: 27/03/25 Published: 28/03/25

Authors

1. Vu Thi Hong Ly , Hai Duong Medical Technical University
2. Pham Thi Xuyen, Hai Duong Medical Technical University

Abstract

This study evaluates the effectiveness of using multimedia tools to improve the English-speaking skills of nursing students at Hai Duong Medical Technical University. The research aims to determine the extent to which multimedia tools enhance students' English speaking skills. Thirty pre-intermediate nursing students participated in two cycles of action research. The study was conducted at Hai Duong Medical Technical University in the academic years of 2016-2017. Multimedia tools, such as videos, audio recordings, and animations, were incorporated into traditional English speaking lessons. Data was collected through a combination of pre- and post-tests, classroom observations, field notes, and student interviews to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative findings indicated a significant improvement in the students' speaking skills, particularly in pronunciation, fluency, grammar accuracy, and vocabulary use, with an average increase of 15% in overall speaking scores. Qualitative data highlighted that students found the multimedia-enhanced lessons to be highly interactive, engaging, and closely aligned with their medical professional goals. The study concludes that integrating multimedia tools into English language teaching can be an effective strategy for improving speaking skills, especially in specialized fields like medical training.

Keywords

Multimedia tools; English speaking skills; Quantitative and qualitative data; Nursing students; Medical scenarios

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