Factors Affecting The Development Of Productive Macro Skills In English Among Junior High School Students

This study used descriptive research design to identify the factors affecting the development of the productive macro skills in English of randomly selected junior high school students in a private school in the Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines. Both the speaking and writing skill level of the students are good. Listening to English songs was given the highest rating as to perceived effectiveness. Moderately effective also are watching English movies, reading English books, using social networking sites, reading magazines, and playing video games. Result of multiple regression analysis revealed watching English movies contributes most to level of writing skills. Whereas, reading English books contributes most to the level of the speaking skills of the students' other factors such as using social networking sites and listening to English songs also have significant influence to speaking skills. Thus, the use of English movies on lectures in writing is recommended. It may be used as springboard or as evaluation activities. English teachers may also incorporate the use of social media, and different books during class discussion and activities. Speaking and writing skills are an important part of communication. Thus, activities that will gear towards developing these productive macro skills in English are encouraged.