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Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 8(12), pp. 7015 - 7021
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.081269
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The Use of Multimodal Texts in Teaching English Language Oral Skills
Saadiah Kummin 1,*, Shahlan Surat 2, Faridah Mydin Kutty 2, Zarina Othman 1, Nazri Muslim 1
1 Citra Centre, National University of Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
2 Faculty of Education, National University of Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
ABSTRACT
The challenge of teaching English to Malaysian tertiary students has become more daunting considering the latest developments in technology. Teachers therefore face the challenges of having to deal with a majority of learners who not only have little confidence or competence in using English language but also lack analytical, critical and creative skills. Hence, teachers can overcome this problem by carrying out language activities that concentrate on the development of multiple literacy skills among learners. This article will demonstrate specifically the ways in which the incorporation of multimodal materials will not only enhance students' English language competency but also their analytical and creative thinking skills. More importantly, this study focuses primarily on techniques and tools to enhance the students' English as a Second Language (ESL) learning achievement and learning satisfaction in the classroom setting. More specifically, the study utilizes the use of various multimodal texts as the teaching and learning approaches that include both auditory and visual modes encompassing video recording, YouTube videos, songs and Adobe voice. Additionally, within the multimodality framework, the students carried out a project in teams and explored authentic multimodal texts. Several interesting trends emerged based on the interpretation of the results. First, students were found to be more proactive and take ownership of their own learning processes. Second, learners were able to use the language in a more critical and creative manner due to the nature of the texts. Third, students were able to develop language learning skills both individually and in teams.
KEYWORDS
Multimodal Texts, English Oral Skills, Critical and Creative Thinking, Leadership Acts, Technology
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Saadiah Kummin , Shahlan Surat , Faridah Mydin Kutty , Zarina Othman , Nazri Muslim , "The Use of Multimodal Texts in Teaching English Language Oral Skills," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 8, No. 12, pp. 7015 - 7021, 2020. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.081269.
(b). APA Format:
Saadiah Kummin , Shahlan Surat , Faridah Mydin Kutty , Zarina Othman , Nazri Muslim (2020). The Use of Multimodal Texts in Teaching English Language Oral Skills. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(12), 7015 - 7021. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.081269.