Effects of animation on students’ understanding of a novel

Abstract

This research is carried out to investigate the use of animation in the field of education. The constructivist theory and related concepts that influence the use of animation have also been discussed besides exploring the importance of Education Technology of which animation is a key component. This research investigates the effects of using animation to help students understand the novel “The Curse” besides determining the students’ perception on using animation in the teaching and learning of the novel. This research used qualitative methodology such as observation, reflection, interview and feedback to meet the objectives of this research. The results of the research indicated that animation managed to assist the participants in understanding the novel and encouraged the participants to participate actively in the teaching and learning activities related to the novel. Additionally animation also encouraged the participants to read the novel and other related materials to the novel itself. The participants of this research also believed that the use of animation should be encouraged in the teaching and learning process of learning literature.