THE POWER OF COMICS: FOSTERING PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS' INTEREST IN ENGLISH LESSONS

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INTRODUCTION (Eisner, 2008). In the dynamic landscape of education, fostering engagement among Primary school pupils remains METHODS a perennial challenge. Traditional methods often Arkanka (2020) investigated how comics may be struggle to captivate young minds, leading utilised as an educational tool, particularly in educators to explore innovative approaches. One complicated social science themes, to allow such approach gaining traction is the integration of students to learn while having fun. The qualitative comics into lesson plans. study was based on a literature review in which Comics, with their vibrant visuals and narrative- comics were employed in an educational setting. driven content, possess a unique ability to appeal This author recommended using comics to educate to children's imagination and creativity (McCloud social sciences and to study the impact of comics at & Martin, 1993). When strategically incorporated various levels of education. into the curriculum, they serve as powerful Matuk, Hurwich, Spiegel, and Diamond (2019) educational tools, enriching learning experiences investigated how instructors utilise comics to and stimulating interest in various subjects. increase motivation, equality, and diversity in Comics offer a unique blend of visual and textual social studies classrooms. The study was based on elements that can captivate young learners' interviews with instructors, questionnaires, and interest and enhance their vocabulary acquisition observations that indicated how teachers utilise https://www.theamericanjournals.com/index.php/tajssei 80 THE USA JOURNALS THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AND EDUCATION INNOVATIONS (ISSN- 2689-100X) VOLUME 06 ISSUE09 comic books to increase learning. Furthermore, it appeal of comics, educators can effectively convey was seen how teachers incorporate digital complex concepts in a simplified manner. For narratives into their teaching practices. The study instance, historical events, scientific processes, demonstrates how instructors and researchers use and literary themes can be vividly depicted new tools to engage social science students. through sequential art, enhancing comprehension and retention (Howe, 2012). Ketut (2015) conducted study on teaching English to young people using digital comics, assuming Cultivating a Love for Reading that because young people become bored fast, Comics serve as a gateway to literacy, especially for teachers must be innovative, and one of the reluctant readers. The combination of text and greatest approaches is to use multimedia imagery facilitates comprehension and encourages resources. Young people are said to like the pupils to engage with the material actively (Eisner, colourful storylines that are typically offered in 2008). As children immerse themselves in the digital comics. The author emphasises that narrative arcs of comic books, they develop teachers do not need to be skilled at drawing when essential reading skills such as inference, digital tools are accessible, and that using digital sequencing, and vocabulary acquisition. Moreover, narratives benefits pupils learning English. Based the enjoyment derived from reading comics can on these studies, we can say that it is possible to instill a lifelong love for literature and storytelling infer that digital comics contribute to the teaching- (Eisner, 2008). learning process in a variety of areas, with the Fostering Creativity and Expression teacher's creativity required to produce motivation along the way. Furthermore, Grand and Creating comics empowers pupils to express Bolin (2016) state that digital comics are a themselves creatively and imaginatively. Through mechanism that pushes students to study and the process of conceptualizing characters, crafting raises their cultural level by allowing them to build dialogue, and storyboarding scenes, children diverse abilities and get experience using various exercise critical thinking and problem-solving technologies while conveying their point about skills (Van Lente, 2012). Additionally, comics social issues. This article explores the efficacy of provide a platform for self-expression, allowing utilizing comics to cultivate pupils' interest in pupils to communicate their ideas and experiences lessons. By utilizing visual storytelling with in a visually compelling format. This creative outlet educational content, comics offer a dynamic and nurtures confidence and self-esteem, fostering a captivating medium to captivate young learners. positive attitude towards learning. Through an examination of relevant research and Multidisciplinary Learning Opportunities practical examples, this article elucidates how Comics transcend disciplinary boundaries, offering incorporating comics into the curriculum can interdisciplinary learning opportunities across stimulate curiosity, facilitate retention, and various subjects. By incorporating comics into promote critical thinking skills among primary lessons, educa