FLUFFY'S LEARNING JOURNEY: DESIGN OF AN INTERACTIVE ANIMATION FOR GAME-BASED ENGLISH LEARNING

Abstract

In recent years, interactive animation has become a standard teaching method in classrooms, especially with game-based learning, as traditional methods are less effective for this generation of students. Interactive media learning is absent for standard two students at SJK(C) Ave Maria Convent Ipoh, and the students are relatively weak in English due to their reliance on their mother tongue. The purpose of this project is to develop a game-based interactive animation to serve as a teaching tool for English teachers and engage students’ learning interests. The application was developed based on the Standard 2 syllabus using the SuperMinds textbook, covering Chapters 5 to 9. The design and development process of Fluffy’s Learning Journey followed the ADDIE model, encompassing five key stages: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The evaluation phase was conducted in two parts: formative and summative assessments. Formative evaluation involved expert reviews to gather feedback for refining the application during its development. Summative evaluation, conducted post-development, aimed to collect user responses through an interview and observation with Standard 2 students in SJK(C) Ave Maria Convent Ipoh. The survey assessed the animation's performance in terms of effectiveness, ease of use, and overall user satisfaction. The results indicate that despite the introduction of the animation, many students were satisfied with learning English through the media. The findings affirm the satisfaction with Interactive Animation and Game-Based English Learning in enhancing motivation for learning the English language.