Effectiveness of a Proposed Program Based on Religious Storytelling in Developing Verbal Communication Skills among Third-Year Middle School Students: a Field Study at al-Mijbara New Middle School, Djelfa

This study investigates the effectiveness of a proposed educational program based on a religious storytelling strategy in enhancing verbal communication skills among third-year middle school students. Conducted at the New Mejbari Middle School in Djelfa, Algeria, the study aims to address the growing need for innovative teaching methods that foster linguistic and cognitive development while incorporating cultural and moral values. The program is designed to integrate religious narratives into classroom activities, promoting active student participation through storytelling sessions, discussions, and interactive verbal exercises. The research adopts a quasi-experimental design, involving a sample of 60 students divided into an experimental group and a control group. Data collection tools included a pre-test and post-test measuring verbal communication proficiency, supported by qualitative observations of student engagement during the program's implementation. Statistical analysis of the results revealed a significant improvement in the experimental group's verbal communication skills compared to the control group, demonstrating the program's effectiveness. The findings emphasize the pedagogical value of religious storytelling in fostering both linguistic competence and moral education. This study highlights the importance of culturally relevant teaching strategies and offers recommendations for incorporating similar approaches in other educational contexts to enhance students’ verbal communication and holistic learning experiences.