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مجلد 5 عدد 1 (2026)

الحقوق الفكرية (c) 2026 ‪Abdallah Mehjez‬‏ (Author)

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Using Voki Platform for Developing Palestinian Refugee Children’s Speaking Skills at UNRWA Preparatory Schools

https://doi.org/10.61312/bp36ja13
‪Abdallah Mehjez‬‏

Corresponding Author(s) : ‪Abdallah Mehjez‬‏

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مجلة المبادرة , مجلد 5 عدد 1 (2026)

الملخص

This study aimed to identify the English-speaking skills required by Palestinian refugee children in UNRWA preparatory schools, describe the characteristics of the Voki platform, and measure its effectiveness in developing these skills. It also aimed to provide recommendations for teachers and relevant stakeholders. The study employed experimental design with two groups (control and experimental). Performance was measured before and after the platform's implementation through an oral speaking skills test, a student questionnaire, and a workshop. The results showed that the experimental group outperformed the control group in all aspects of speaking skills (fluency, accuracy, pronunciation, and interaction) after using the platform. The platform also contributed to reducing student anxiety, increasing their self-confidence, and improving their classroom participation. Therefore, the study recommends integrating the Voki platform into English language teaching, training teachers on its effective use, and replicating this experience in similar educational contexts.

Using Voki Platform for Developing Palestinian Refugee Children’s Speaking Skills at UNRWA Preparatory Schools. (2026). مجلة المبادرة , 5(1), 28. https://doi.org/10.61312/bp36ja13
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    Using Voki Platform for Developing Palestinian Refugee Children’s Speaking Skills at UNRWA Preparatory Schools. (2026). مجلة المبادرة , 5(1), 28. https://doi.org/10.61312/bp36ja13