Developing Interactive Digital Comic Media for Teaching Speaking Skills in Elementary School

  • Rini Syamsiah Nur Alifah Department of Primary School Teacher Education, Muhammadiyah University of Tasikmalaya
  • Meiliana Nurfitriani Department of Primary School Teacher Education, Muhammadiyah University of Tasikmalaya,
  • Anggia Suci Pratiwi Department of Primary School Teacher Education, Muhammadiyah University of Tasikmalaya
https://doi.org/10.19105/panyonara.v8i1.20801
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Keywords: speaking skill, speaking strategy, comic, elementary

Abstract

Mastering English at an early stage is considered crucial in equipping younger generations to face international competition. Among the four essential language abilities, speaking is regarded as the most fundamental and therefore requires consistent and structured development. Nevertheless, the oral proficiency of Indonesian elementary school learners remains relatively low, creating a demand for more engaging and innovative teaching strategies. This research was conducted to design interactive learning resources in the form of a digital comic, intended to support fifth-grade pupils in studying English as a second language (ESL). The study adopted a research and development (R&D) framework to construct instructional media that are tangible, visually oriented, and aligned with the developmental characteristics of children in their early learning stages. The validation process yielded a mean score of 3.7 out of 4, which fell into the “very good” category. Moreover, effectiveness for the concern and the result was investigated by comparing pre-test and post-test differences, yielding an N-Gain score of 0.87, which is classified as “high.” These results prove that the interactive digital comic not only is user-friendly but is also effective in developing students' speaking skills. The implications extend beyond classroom practice, where teachers can utilize the media as an engaging instructional resource. Additionally, curriculum developers may consider the findings as input in designing syllabi that integrate interactive media, while educational media producers can adopt the principles demonstrated in this study to create child-friendly learning content that supports language acquisition.

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Published
2026-03-31
How to Cite
Nur Alifah, R. S., Nurfitriani, M., & Pratiwi, A. S. (2026). Developing Interactive Digital Comic Media for Teaching Speaking Skills in Elementary School. PANYONARA: Journal of English Education, 8(1), 1-23. https://doi.org/10.19105/panyonara.v8i1.20801
Issue
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): PANYONARA: Journal of English Education (In Progress)
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