Utilization of Animated Film in Educational Purposes

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Animations are now found so widely that many people believe it can assist learners in understanding some complex ideas more easily. Utilization of animated film in educational purposes can offer a creative and interesting way of learning new concept or skills among the students. However, there should be an evidence to explain whether these undertakings are achieved. The study investigated the use of animated educational film in learning specific topic in Science.

METHODS

Descriptive research design was employed in this study. The researchers developed a self-made animated audio video presentation which was utilized as an instructional support to the lesson. The participants of the study were thirty-seven (37) Grade 11-TVL students of Alfonso National High School. An adapted survey questionnaire was used in determining the operability and appearance of animated film as well as understanding a explicit portion of the animated video.

RESULTS

The findings showed that the utilization of animated film in educational purposes were effective in students' understanding of specific topic and helpful in attaining its objective. Likewise, animated film together with the teacher's method and strategy can help the learners come to understand complex ideas more easily. The use of animated film was efficient in determining the operability and appearance. Also, the findings showed that the participants agreed that they understood an explicit portion of the animated film. The study revealed that animation was effective in assisting students with unconventional approach in teaching the subject.

DISCUSSIONS

The study provided a creative and alternative integration of using animated film in teaching a subject. Students became more interested in learning the lesson as shown from the result of the survey. There was a positive impact on students' interest to learn a new lesson using educational film. However, further study should be made to assess the effectively of educational film based from competency levels of the students.