DEPLOYMENT MULTIMODALITY IN TEACHING CONVERSATION TO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
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https://doi.org/10.35194/iconnects.v3i1.6056Abstract
The rapid development of digital technology has had a significant impact on English language teaching practices, particularly in the teaching of speaking skills at the junior high school level. This study aimed to investigate the application of multimodality in teaching conversation to junior high school students and to examine students' views on its application. Multimodality refers to the use of various semiotic modes, including verbal, visual, audio, gestural, and spatial sources, to construct meaning in the learning process. This study employed a qualitative descriptive case study design. Data were obtained through classroom observations and student responses during conversation learning sessions involving 25 ninth-grade students at SMP Ar-Riyadh in Cipanas. Findings indicated that teachers implemented multimodality by integrating videos, images, audio materials, gestures, and role-playing activities to support conversation learning. Students evaluated the multimodal approach positively, reporting increased motivation, better contextual understanding, and greater confidence in practicing English conversation. However, challenges such as limited technological resources and the need for teacher training were also identified. This study concluded that multimodality is an effective pedagogical approach for improving junior high school students' speaking skills and recommended its wider integration into EFL classroom practice.References
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Nur, E., Uin, F., Gunung, S., Bandung, D., Uin, W., Yusuf, M., Putra, H., Sunan, U., & Djati Bandung, G. (2023a). THE USE OF MULTIMODAL COMMUNICATIVE METHODS IN TEACHING EFL: LITERATURE REVIEW. In Journal (Vol. 1, Issue 2).
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Nur, E., Uin, F., Gunung, S., Bandung, D., Uin, W., Yusuf, M., Putra, H., Sunan, U., & Djati Bandung, G. (2023b). THE USE OF MULTIMODAL COMMUNICATIVE METHODS IN TEACHING EFL: LITERATURE REVIEW. In Journal (Vol. 1, Issue 2).
https://eric.ed.gov/
Nurviyani, Vina, and Jauhar Helmie. 2023. “Exploring the Social-Emotional Competence Use in Reading Multimodal Text.” 01(1): 431–41.
Septianing Putri, Y., Setyaningsih, E., & Putra, K. A. (n.d.). Embracing Multimodality To Teach EFL Students: English Course Teachers’ Perspectives. https://ijersc.org
Wara Wahyuningrum, D., & Setyaningsih, E. (n.d.). Exploring Multimodal Text Practice Among Junior High School EFL Teachers: A Case Study. https://ijersc.org
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