Investigating the Effectiveness of Interactive Powerpoint in Teaching English Listening Skills to Young Learners

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of interactive PowerPoint in improving the listening skills of young learners. The study employed a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design, with 30 fourth-grade students selected through quota sampling. Data were collected using pre-test and post-test in the form of multiple choice and visual questions to assess students’ listening skills. The data were evaluated with the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test due to the non-normal distribution of the data. The findings revealed a significant improvement in students’ listening skills, with 24 participants showing higher post-test scores, and a p-value of less than 0.05 indicating the intervention’s effectiveness. The study concluded that interactive PowerPoint, with its engaging features such as audio cues, animations, and gamification, effectively addressed the unique characteristics of young learners, enhancing their focus, interest, and comprehension. Thus, it is suggested an integration of interactive PowerPoint into the teaching practices of listening to young learners to create more engaging and effective learning experiences.