Effectiveness of Animated Films for developing Vocabulary and Language Function

Abstract

This thesis entitled Effectiveness of Animated Films for Developing Vocabulary and Language Function attempts to find out the effectiveness of animated films in developing vocabulary and language function. It was carried out by following the experimental research design. To carry out this research, thirty - six students of grade six from a government aided school of Sankhuwasava, were selected as sample population. A test consisting of six different test items was the main tool for data collection. A pre-test was given before using animated films to determine the proficiency of the students. Then, they were divided into two groups on the basis of the odd-even roll number according scores obtained in the pre-test. After dividing them into two groups, both groups were taught the same vocabularies and language function using different materials. Group 'A' was taught showing animated films and the definitions and explanations were used for teaching vocabulary and language function in group 'B'. After teaching for one month, a post - test (the same pre-test) was given. Then, the result of the both pre-test and post-test were compared to determine the effectiveness of two techniques. The main finding of this study is that teaching showing animated films as an technique at grade six is more effective than teaching through definitions and explanations for learning vocabulary and language function. This thesis consists of five chapters. The first chapter is introduction of the study. The introduction consists of background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, significance of the study, delimitations of the study and operational definition of the key terms. The second chapter deals the review of theoretical literature that consists of review of theoretical and empirical literature including conceptual framework. Likewise, the third chapter of this study consists of the methods and procedures of the study. The design of the study, population and sample, sampling procedure, data collection tools, data collection procedures also included in third chapter. Similarly, the fourth chapter includes the product of the analysis and interpretation of the data and findings. On the basis of analysis and interpretation of the results, the findings are derived. The findings show that using animated films technique in teaching vocabulary and language function has relatively better impact and students can develop better vocabulary and language function than those who are taught through definitions and explanations. Furthermore, fifth chapter includes conclusions and recommendations made based on the findings. Finally, the references and the appendixes, which are necessary for the validation of the research, have also presented.