JELL (Journal of English Language Learning)
Vol 1, No 1 (2017)

The Use of Comics to Allow Creativity and Promote Higher Order Thinking Skills

. Badriah (SMAN 2 CIANJUR)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2017

Abstract

AbstractThe study aimed to find out the effect of the use of comics on 11th elective program graders of SMAN 2 Cianjur in their Narrative text understanding performance as well as their attitudes towards it. The results show that visual images in form of student-generated comic strips allow for creativity where students can express ideas by images combined with text, and promote higher order thinking skills (analyzing, evaluating, creating) through student-centered work. From its findings, the study concluded that comics is: 1) effective for constructive activities such as writing and speaking and 2) benefitted slow learners as they can take advantage of visual guide to practice target-language use.Keywords: Comics, Narrative, higher order thinking skills

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JELL

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Journal of English Language Learning (JELL) is a peer-reviewed journal published in Indonesia by English Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Majalengka. This journal is published twice a year: November and June. The scopes of the journal include, but not ...