Comics as a multimodal resource and students’ willingness to communicate in Russian

Calafato, Raees; Gudim, Freda

doi:10.1080/21504857.2021.1951788

Cited by 11 publications

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“…The focus on student engagement, deeper understanding of content, and self-reflection in the classroom serves as a driving force in the investigation of wholeclass practices that promote deeper learning. Furthermore, aligned with the results of this study, Calafato, R., &Gudim, F. (2022) andCastillo-Cuesta, L., &Quinonez-Beltran, A. (2022) state that digital comics can help students learn to read English stories by increasing their interest and intention.…”

Section: Figure 3 Mangatoon and Critical Readingsupporting

confidence: 86%

Digital Mangatoon to Born Out New Peace in English Classroom

Muthmainnah

Vargheese

Seraj

et al. 2022

JELITA

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Digital comics are proven to be an effective learning tool for both teachers and students. At the university level, this study was set out to find the views of second-semester students on the use of Mangatoon digital comics in reading instruction. A quantitative study was performed, involving second-semester students at the Universitas of Al Asyariah Mandar (n=30). This study found, that on average, students find Mangatoon helpful in assisting them in reading since it has practical features preserving their motivation. Based on the student’s perception, the reading material presented in Mangatoon is easily understood, hence improvement in their reading skills can be maximised. Keywords: Digital Comic; Reading; ELT; and Pedagogical Innovation.

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Section: Figure 3 Mangatoon and Critical Readingsupporting

confidence: 86%

Digital Mangatoon to Born Out New Peace in English Classroom

Muthmainnah

Vargheese

Seraj

et al. 2022

JELITA

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“…One example is the study by Calafato and Gudim (2022) that revealed how the consistent and systematic use of comic picture books as a multimodal resource in language classrooms can positively impact learners’ Willingness to Communicate (WTC) and even teachers’ professional development and interaction with students. It further contributes to a better understanding of how multimodal resources can be used to effectively develop students’ language skills and teachers’ pedagogical competencies.…”

Section: The Relationship Between Language Picture Books and Reciproc...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Calafato and Gudim (2022) noted that foreign language learners are often afraid to use the target language in the classroom, possibly due to concerns about their ability, lack of motivation, or cultural customs. Therefore, using comics as a multimodal resource, they investigated how their use affected Russian under the context of a foreign language learners’ willingness to communicate, and how this willingness to communicate manifested itself in the classroom, making students more willing to interact with the teacher in Russian.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…According to the research concepts of Genc and Bada (2005), Pike (2008), and Calafato and Gudim (2022), cultural life is an important part of language learning. Through exposure to various forms of cultural expression, such as literature, film, music, comics and art, children gain insight into the values, traditions, and lifestyles of different countries and communities.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Effect of Applying Language Picture Books in Reciprocal Teaching on Students’ Language Learning Motivations

Chen,

Chung,

Lin

2023

SAGE Open

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The research nature of this study is to examine the priority of English as a foreign language in many non-English speaking countries in the context of globalization with a focus on the importance of English for cross-linguistic communication and interpersonal communication. The research purpose is to understand the effects of language picture books applied to interactive teaching methods on English language learning motivation, learning performance, and language and reading ability of elementary school students in southern Taiwan. The research method used herein is an experimental design model. In total, 192 students in eight classes in Grade Six of two elementary schools in southern Taiwan, each with four classes of 24 students, who used the same picture book materials are taken as the research subjects for an experimental study. The research method includes the application of language picture books to interactive teaching methods, combined with a variety of teaching activities, to create a fun and enjoyable learning atmosphere. The study observes students’ active participation and learning performance in the classroom and evaluates the impacts of these activities on their learning motivation, language ability, and reading ability were evaluated. The findings of this study are as follows. 1) The use of the interactive teaching method with language picture books has a significant effect on students’ motivation to learn English, by observing students’ active participation in the classroom. 2) The English picture books inspire children’s curiosity and interest in reading, increase their motivation for English learning, and make them quite interested in reading. 3) The course incorporated a variety of teaching activities to create a happy learning atmosphere, so that students can continue to work toward their English learning goals after the course is over. We also present the conclusions and discussions based on the results in the hope that language picture books can develop students’ capacity for listening and concentration and contribute to the development and improvement of their language ability and reading ability.

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“…To this issue, comics can be used in a two-way learning process, namely as a teaching aid and as a learning medium that both teachers and students can use. Calafato & Gudim, (2022) define comic as a media, a "hybrid word-and-image form in which two narrative tracks, one verbal and one visual, spatially register temporality." Comics also encourage meaning-making and help teachers reduce students' cognitive load when learning vocabulary through reading activities.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Development of Characterized Digital Comics for Junior High School Students in Social Studies Learning

Usmaedi,

Maftuh,

Hamdan

et al. 2023

JTP

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This study is aimed at developing the material for social science study at Junior High School by using characterized digital comics. The study uses a research and development model popularized by Borg and Gall. The types of data used in this research are qualitative and quantitative data. Qualitative data was obtained based on criticism and suggestions for improvement from validators. Quantitative data was obtained based on the results of filling out a questionnaire in the form of objective product assessment scores. The instruments used for data collection were open and closed questionnaires. Based on the results of data analysis from media experts, a feasibility value was obtained from media experts 149 a maximum value of 152 so that a percentage of 98% was obtained, from material experts a feasibility value was obtained of 112 from a maximum value of 114 so that a percentage of 98% was obtained, and the results of scale group trials limited (10 students) obtained a score of 890 out of a total of 1000 so that a percentage of 89% was obtained. This shows that the digital comic with characters being developed is classified as "very valid" and can be implemented. In brief, the results of developing digital comics with characters are appropriate and can be recommended to be used in social science studies at junior high schools.

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Comics as a multimodal resource and students’ willingness to communicate in Russian

Cited by 11 publications

References 49 publications

Digital Mangatoon to Born Out New Peace in English Classroom

Digital Mangatoon to Born Out New Peace in English Classroom

The Effect of Applying Language Picture Books in Reciprocal Teaching on Students’ Language Learning Motivations

Development of Characterized Digital Comics for Junior High School Students in Social Studies Learning

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