Abstract
The purpose of this study is intended to identify the effectiveness of flash-based animated books when applied to the EFL elementary English class. As a teaching material, a flash-based animated book was chosen and discussed in order to figure out any changes of learners’ attitude toward English learning. Given the analysed data which were collected mainly through questionnaires and interviews with focal participants, findings suggested that flash-based animated books provided EFL students with rich content context, and created an interactive learning environment by promoting their motivation.
Highlights
In Korea, English, as a mandatory course is being taught from the elementary school to the high school
The purpose of this study is to investigate any potentials of FBAB in teaching English in EFL context, and to consider actual practice in English language classroom
It is probable that learners, by using FBAB, can advance interest and motivation, as well as the ability to accurately identify words
Summary
In Korea, English, as a mandatory course is being taught from the elementary school to the high school. According to the 8th revised national English curriculum by MOE, the objective of teaching and learning English is as follows; The goal of the English curriculum is intended to cultivate the basic communicative ability to understand and use English in everyday life. The objective of elementary English is to escalate students‟ interest in English, and foster their basic communicative skills to comprehend and express themselves in English. Bearing these aims in mind, students are expected to acquire interest in English, build confidence in basic use of English, build a foundation for basic communication in English in everyday life, and understand foreign customs and cultures through English education
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