The Views of Students and Teachers about using Fun-based Videos in English Language Teaching (ELT)

Abstract

Accepted: 30.03.2014 This study aims to determine teachers’ and students’ views about using fun-based videos in ELT. The research used both qualitative and quantitative methods. The survey method was used as a quantitative method. A sample of 50 teachers – 27 female and 23 male – was selected from 73 teachers working at Foreign Language High Schools and a sample of 300 students –140 female and 160 male – was selected from 1,940 ninth and tenth grade students. The quantitative data was analyzed using the SPSS 15.0 Package Program. On the other hand, the study’s qualitative method consisted of action research and the NVIVO-8 Program. It can be concluded from the research findings that fun-based videos are effective in increasing motivation and attention; facilitating recall of information; and creating a close interaction style which builds social support and makes for a more animate classroom environment. According to the results of the research, it can be suggested that, in their lessons, teachers should use fun-based videos more frequently and include them in the English language learning program.