Developing short-animated poetry video for Grade 7 learners' reading skill

Abstract

This study aimed to develop poetry videos to enhance grade 7 learners' reading comprehension through short-animated poetry videos by providing engaging and educational content for schools in Iloilo City during the school year 2023-2024. The researchers collected experiences in teaching reading and suggestions from five selected teachers and two video experts through purposive sampling to create valuable poetry videos that encouraged learners to read along and assess their reading comprehension in the process. The thematic analysis findings revealed challenges in teaching and learning reading, particularly the difficulty of addressing varying reading levels and learning styles within a single classroom setting and developing poetry videos to enhance the learner’s reading skills, fluency, and vocabulary. Additionally, learners experienced difficulties in understanding advanced vocabulary and showed limitations in reading proficiency. By leveraging multimedia tools like poetry videos, this study addressed the reading challenges and fostered an interactive learning environment that enhanced learners' interest and promoted literacy development. The study also explored various teaching strategies and methods and considered the impact of external factors on reading skills in designing the content for the animated videos. The use of short animated poetry videos as an educational tool has significant potential to enhance the reading experiences of grade 7 learners. By incorporating creativity and visual storytelling, these videos offered a multisensory learning experience beyond traditional reading. Additionally, video-based learning supports diverse learning styles and fosters personalized literacy development. In conclusion, developing short animated poetry videos for grade 7 learners represents a significant advancement in reading instruction and enhances literary appreciation. By utilizing multimedia tools to deliver engaging and informative content, this research aimed to equip learners with the skills and confidence to read proficiently.