Effect of Nature Visuals on Listening Skills

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine what type of effect use of nature visuals has on listening skill in terms of comprehension and memorability of listening texts. Sampling group of this test model study included students from a secondary education school in province of Kutahya. Study comprised pre-test and post-test implementations and tried to predict existence of difference between results. According to the results of the study, use of visual materials about the listening text increases comprehension and memorability of listening text. Success of comprehending listening texts is not affected by gender related elements. Listening texts on nature reinforced by visuals are more memorable and more understandable.