LEARNERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE IMPACT OF USING DIGITAL STORYTELLING ON VOCABULARY LEARNING

• Authors: Leong Amelia Chiew Har , Abidin Mohamad Jafre Zainol , Saibon Jamalsafri
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

Learning vocabulary is one of the problems faced by English language learners. The inability to use vocabulary poses difficulties to learn the language effectively. One of the ways to attract to and interest learners in learning vocabulary is through the integration of technology, such as the use of digital storytelling as its interactivity can create interest in learning. This study examined the effects of digital storytelling in vocabulary learning among young Malaysian English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. Qualitative case study was employed as the research design of this study. Findings revealed that there were several impacts of digital storytelling on vocabulary learning and all of these effects are positive. Some implications of digital storytelling on education are also discussed in this paper.

Keywords

EN

digital storytelling; vocabulary learning; Young ESL Learners; English as Second; Language Learning

• Publisher: IATEFL Poland Computer Special Interest Group & University of Nicosia
• Journal: Teaching English with Technology
• Year: 2019
• Volume: 19
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 3-26

Contributors

author

Leong Amelia Chiew Har

• Universiti Sains Malaysia

author

Abidin Mohamad Jafre Zainol

• Universiti Sains Malaysia

author

Saibon Jamalsafri

• Universiti Sains Malaysia

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