Utilizing Interactive Online Digital Webtoon Comic with FX Toon Special Effect on EFL Learners
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Abstract
This action research study addresses the challenges faced by high school students in Jambi city in developing critical thinking and debate skills for the National School Debating Championship (NSDC). Focusing on tenth graders, the study introduces an innovative approach using digital Webtoon comics based on inspiring true stories. The choice of tenth graders is strategic, considering the academic commitments of higher grades and the timing of NSDC participation. The study involved a TOEFL test to select students with adequate English proficiency, essential for effective debate participation. The research aimed to provide an alternative platform for students to hone their debating skills and achieve higher at the national level. Theoretically, this study contributes to academic discourse on using unique learning media to foster critical thinking and debate skills. Practically, it aims to enhance English debating capabilities among high school students, thereby increasing interest and motivation in debate activities and encouraging the establishment of debate clubs in schools. This research holds significant implications for educational strategies in non-native English speaking countries, offering a novel method to engage and prepare students for national-level competitions.
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