Enhancing Preschool English Vocabulary Through Multimedia Tools: Insights from a Mixed-Methods Study

Muhammad Ilham, Fadhlur Rahman, Dwhy Dinda Sari, Annisaturrahmi Annisaturrahmi
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Purpose – The primary objective of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of multimedia tools in augmenting English vocabulary enrichment in preschool environments. This study was driven by the need to explore innovative approaches in early childhood language education and assess these tools' impact in enhancing learning experiences. Design/methods/approach – Adopting a mixed-methods approach, the study, conducted in two North Aceh preschools, evaluated multimedia integration in teaching and its impact on student outcomes, motivation, and engagement. It combined observations, document analysis, interviews, and tests, employing qualitative (educator interviews) and quantitative (vocabulary pre-and post-tests) data collection methods. Findings – The findings significantly improved students' vocabulary acquisition and active participation. Using multimedia tools in teaching and incredibly interactive PowerPoint presentations led to enhanced engagement and effectiveness in learning. Students showed marked improvements in self-confidence and language skills. The study also observed that multimedia integration fostered collaborative learning and increased technological proficiency among students. Research implications/limitations – These findings imply a potential paradigm shift in early childhood language education, suggesting incorporating multimedia tools for more engaging and compelling learning experiences. The study's limitations include its focus on specific preschool environments and the potential challenge of replicating the approach in resource-limited settings. Further research is needed to assess the approach's applicability in diverse educational contexts and its long-term impacts. Originality/value – This study offers novel insights into the application of multimedia tools in early childhood language education. It highlights how innovative teaching methods can significantly improve vocabulary skills and educational outcomes. These findings suggest impactful changes in teaching practices and pave the way for future research and potential shifts in educational policies. Paper Type Research paper
通过多媒体工具提高学前英语词汇量:混合方法研究的启示
目的--本研究的主要目的是评估多媒体工具在学前环境中丰富英语词汇的效果。这项研究的动力来自于探索幼儿语言教育创新方法的需要,以及评估这些工具对增强学习体验的影响。设计/方法/途径--本研究采用混合方法,在北亚齐省的两所学前教育机构进行,评估多媒体融入教学的情况及其对学生成绩、学习动机和参与度的影响。研究结合了观察、文件分析、访谈和测试,采用了定性(教育工作者访谈)和定量(词汇前测和后测)数据收集方法。研究结果 - 研究结果大大提高了学生的词汇掌握和积极参与程度。在教学中使用多媒体工具和令人难以置信的互动式 PowerPoint 演示,提高了学生的参与度和学习效率。学生的自信心和语言技能都有明显提高。研究还发现,多媒体整合促进了协作学习,提高了学生的技术水平。研究意义/局限性--这些发现意味着幼儿语言教育范式的潜在转变,建议将多媒体工具融入到幼儿语言教育中,以获得更有吸引力的学习体验。这项研究的局限性包括它只关注特定的学前教育环境,以及在资源有限的环境中推广这种方法的潜在挑战。需要进一步开展研究,以评估该方法在不同教育环境中的适用性及其长期影响。原创性/价值 - 本研究为多媒体工具在幼儿语言教育中的应用提供了新颖的见解。它强调了创新教学方法如何能够显著提高词汇技能和教育成果。这些发现建议对教学实践进行有影响的改革,并为未来的研究和教育政策的潜在转变铺平了道路。论文类型 研究论文
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