EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF STORYTELLING ON 21ST CENTURY SKILLS: A STUDY WITH SECOND-YEAR STUDENTS AT ENS LAGHOUAT

Abstract

 The focal point of every nation’s educational concerns is the integration of suitable methods and techniques to prepare students for life beyond the conventional classroom environment. Pedagogues and curriculum designers are urged to broaden their perspectives in establishing teaching objectives, emphasizing the impartation of key competencies and skills essential for academic success and subsequent endeavors outside school premises. This study specifically explores the impact of storytelling on the development of 21st-century skills among EFL students, addressing three primary inquiries. The first query seeks to unveil the role of storytelling in enhancing 21st-century learning skills, while the second delves into the influence of digital storytelling on innovating students’ learning experiences within English module sessions. The third question assesses whether storytelling equips students with life skills relevant beyond traditional classrooms. Employing a mixed-method approach, the study administered questionnaires and conducted a quasi-experiment with the second-year students at ENS Laghouat. The findings suggest that when implemented effectively, the storytelling method promotes 21st-century learning and life skills, fostering an innovative learning experience through digital storytelling.