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March 31, 2025TAILORING EDUTAINMENT FOR DIVERSE LEARNERS: A MULTIMODAL APPROACH TO SPEAKING SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN TERTIARY CLASSROOMS
*Subash, M., & **Mary Lowrencia, C.
*Research Scholar, Department of English Language Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
**Assistant Professor, Department of English, Arul Anandar College (Autonomous), Karumathur, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Abstract
The current, standardised approach to fostering speaking skills in tertiary classrooms overlooks the unique learning styles present within the student body. This research proposes a ground breaking solution: a multi-modal edutainment approach that utilises engaging and interactive elements to enhance speaking skill development for all learners. The study aims to investigate the effectiveness of integrating various learning modalities (auditory, visual, kinesthetic) within edutainment activities designed specifically for tertiary classrooms. We hypothesise that by catering to these diverse learning preferences, students will experience heightened engagement, improved comprehension, and ultimately, more effective development of speaking skills. The research will involve the design and implementation of a series of multi-modal edutainment activities within a tertiary speaking skills course. These activities will encompass a variety of elements, such as audio dialogues for auditory learners, interactive video presentations for visual learners, and kinesthetic activities like role-playing simulations. Data collection will involve pre- and post-tests to assess student speaking skills, along with surveys and focus groups to gauge student engagement and learning preferences based on the different modalities employed.
Keywords
multimodal edutainment, diverse learners, speaking skills development, tertiary classrooms, engagement
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To cite this article
Subash, M., & Mary Lowrencia, C. (2025). Tailoring Edutainment for Diverse Learners: A Multimodal Approach to Speaking Skill Development in Tertiary Classrooms. Sparkling International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Studies, 8(1), 9-14.