Effectiveness of the Animated Video Method in Vocabulary Learning: A Case Study of Noble Technical Institute in Arbil

Abstract

This research evaluates the effectiveness of animated videos in vocabulary learning among Noble Technical Institute (NTI) students. Experimental research methodology was used with 40 students as the study subject, and the study subjects were picked randomly. After the pre-test was conducted for all the students, they were grouped into two categories for the treatment regime: those taught with animated video and the rest without animated video. Post-test was conducted after the lesson. The data were analyzed statistically, hence, bivariate, and univariate analyses were conducted. From the pre-test result, the highest score was 89 and the lowest score was 41 from the data of 40 students as a research subject. As for the posttest for those taught without animated video, the highest score was 91, the lowest score was 46, and the mean score was 70 from the data of 20 students as a research respondent / subject. Likewise, those taught with animated video recorded their highest score to be 98, the lowest score was 53 and the mean score was 76 from the data of 20 students as a research subject. The bivariate analysis shows that teaching with animated video (X2 = 0.0005, P-value= 15.675) was significant compared to teaching without animated video. From the questionnaire administered to the student, most of the students agreed that learning with animated video enhances assimilation, makes study more interesting, improve vocabulary learning, makes class interactive and makes learning of English to become faster. There are divergent views regarding learning with animated video being the best form of learning, few of the students agreed while some of the student did not agree to that. Conclusively, the result of this study shows that learning of vocabulary with the aid of animated video is very effective to aid students’ understanding and assimilation.

Teachers’ Attitude towards the Use of Computer Technology in Teaching English Vocabulary among Primary Schools in Nyamira County, Kenya

“…They also increase learners' motivation and create mental images that enhance recall and retention of vocabulary learnt. Moreover, Ridha, et al (2022) indicated that teaching vocabulary using animated videos demonstrate significant gains in vocabulary mastery and make the learning process interesting and more productive.…”