Effective Use of Flipbook Media in Improving Listening and Writing Skills

Strategic Insights -

Researchers at Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha have developed a new educational tool, flipbook media based on the Problem-Based Learning model, to address the low listening and writing skills of students in descriptive texts. The research aimed to improve student motivation through an innovative learning approach and assess the effectiveness of the flipbook media in enhancing listening and writing skills. The study involved 24 fourth-grade students and used skill tests and writing descriptive texts as research instruments.

Key Takeaways:

  • The research focused on the low listening and writing skills of students due to student interest factors and teacher innovation in delivering learning materials.
  • The study developed flipbook media based on the Problem-Based Learning model to improve listening and writing skills and influence student learning motivation.
  • The study involved 2 learning design experts, 2 learning media experts, and 2 learning material experts, as well as 24 fourth-grade students.
  • Data were collected using skill tests and writing descriptive texts, and data analysis was conducted using inferential statistical tests, namely the t-test.
  • The study showed that flipbook media based on Problem-Based Learning received very good qualifications from experts and was practical to use.
  • The hypothesis test results showed that flipbook media significantly improved students' listening and writing skills compared to conventional learning.
  • The study concluded that applying flipbook media based on Problem-Based Learning effectively improves listening and writing skills in descriptive texts.
  • The findings imply that teachers can use flipbook media based on Problem-Based Learning to improve listening and writing skills.

Statistics:

  • 24 fourth-grade students were involved in the study.
  • 2 learning design experts, 2 learning media experts, and 2 learning material experts participated in the study.
  • Data were collected using skill tests and writing descriptive texts.
  • The study showed a significant improvement in listening and writing skills after implementing flipbook media.
  • The spike in motivation was noted through the adoption of innovative approach and incorporation of talented resources.

Sources:

  • Problem Based Learning Flipbook Media to Improve Students' Listening and Writing Skills. Journal of Education Technology, 2024,8(4). The publisher for Journal of Education Technology is Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha.
  • https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.23887/jet.v8i4.91160 (Journal article)