Preferences for Short Videos in Vocabulary Learning: A Study on Multilingual Students in Yala, Thailand
Preferensi terhadap Video Pendek dalam Pembelajaran Kosakata: Sebuah Studi pada Siswa Multibahasa di Yala, Thailand
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Short Videos, Vocabulary Learning, Multilingual StudentsAbstract
Short Videos have become popular format in recent years, the ability to deliver information in concise way can become a good media to use in educational context, especially for vocabulary learning. However, there are limited research on how the students perceived the use of short video in educational context. This study aims to identify students’ preferences for auditory and visual features to enhance engagement and effectiveness for vocabulary learning. A quantitative research design was used, the participants were 28 multilingual students from Yala, Thailand. There are three videos with distinct features as the study materials. The data was collected with 5-point Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed with descriptive statistics. The study found that the students do not have clear preferences and generally perceived short videos in a positive way.
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