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Abstract

INTRODUCTION

One of the problems of educators today is the engagement of students. They were now living in the world of social media and another digital thing that affects their focus and interest in school. The study will determine the effect of visual literacy strategies and student engagement in Grade 7 English, Science and T. L. E class.

METHODS

The study used Descriptive Method. Focus group discussions and interviews were used to determine which visual literacy strategy is the most effective in engaging students and a pre-test post-test was used to gather data.

RESULTS

Findings indicated that visual literacy strategies are effective in students' engagement in EST subjects. Based on the pre-test and post-test, there was 9. 8 increase in the MPS in English, 12. 5 increase in Science and 18. 7 increased in TLE. Among the visual literacy strategies, using think aloud and visual thinking strategies were the most effective strategies.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the result, visual literacy strategies can be used to increase students' engagement which is one of the problems in teaching students. It is therefore helpful to design the activities for students to focus on their study.