The effects of heutagogy learning environment towards secondary school students’ creativity in ESL presentation

Abstract

The aim of this study is to identify the effects of heutagogy learning environment and its effectiveness towards secondary schools students’ creativity in designing presentation slides. There are two types of items measured; creativity in implementing multimedia elements in the slides and creativity in content organization and delivery in an ESL lesson. This study uses a quantitative, one group pre-test post-test design to determine whether there is a significant difference in the creativity of the presentation slides after the implementation of the heutagogy learning environment. A total of 10 respondents were chosen from a Form 3 class in secondary school to undergo the treatment. Findings show that there are positive outcomes from both items measured where creativity in implementing multimedia elements shows there is a significant difference between the two tests. Similarly, there is also a significant difference shown in creativity in content organization and delivery. In conclusion, this study could help to assist teachers in designing a heutagogy learning environment that promotes lifelong learning skills in cultivating creativity which aligns with the objectives of the 21st century learning.