Enhancing EFL Learning Through Multimodal Integration: The Role of Visual and Auditory Features in Moroccan Textbooks
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This study examines the impact of multimodal integration, particularly the combination of visual and auditory elements, on EFL learning through Moroccan textbooks, specifically English Spotlight 1 and English Horizons. It investigates how these educational materials rely on visuals, diagrams, and audio tools to foster comprehension, retention, and engagement among secondary school students in Morocco. Employing a mixed-methods approach that includes both qualitative and quantitative analyses, the study evaluates the effectiveness of these features from the viewpoints of students and teachers. The results indicate that visual components significantly and positively affect vocabulary acquisition and grammatical comprehension, while auditory elements enhance listening skills and pronunciation. The research emphasizes the necessity for more advanced multimodal content in Moroccan EFL education and identifies technological barriers that impede full integration. It recommends an increased emphasis on multimodal resources in textbook development and the improvement of technological infrastructure in educational institutions.
Author: RACHID ED-DALI
Institution: Cadi Ayyad University
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403798390