Abstract
This study was designed to review previous studies conducted by the other researchers related to the utilization of infographics to enhance the EFL students’ reading interest and design a scenario of utilizing the infographics in the classroom to enhance the students’ reading interest. The paper conducted library research to collect the data. Several studies that fulfilled the criteria were reviewed in the data collection. It was found that many other researchers found positive impacts from the utilization of infographics. It was also found that the utilization of infographics to enhance the students’ reading interest was not very difficult since the high development of technology nowadays can help teachers to design the infographic using software and online platforms easier. The last result found were the benefits acquired from the utilization of infographics, namely reducing the students’ boredom, increasing their will to read, and developing their ability to think critically and organize ideas.
Highlights
Reading is considered a necessary skill that can help the students achieve their academic achievement
This paper focused on reviewing theories and empirical evidence from other similar studies on the utilization of infographics especially for enhancing the students’ reading interest
The utilization of infographics is appropriate and suitable to be conducted in every level of students but the teacher should know how to differentiate the difficulties for each level
Summary
Reading is considered a necessary skill that can help the students achieve their academic achievement. Reading interest is considered as the most important part of comprehending the text since it motivates students to read for enjoyment (Käsper et al, 2018). It means that the students will comprehend the text if they are supported by motivation and enjoyment with the contents they read. One way to enhance the reading interest of the students is by utilizing visual media that looks interesting which will not make the students not feel bored while reading something. Infographic is an example of visual media that can be utilized to enhance the students’ reading interest
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