Powtoon Video with Reading Aloud for Better Pronunciation in Primary Students

Video Powtoon dengan Pembacaan Lisan untuk Meningkatkan Pelafalan pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar

Authors

  • Hera Galuh Ajeng Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo
  • Fika Megawati Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21070/ijemd.v20i2.903

Keywords:

Powtoon, Primary School, Pronunciation, Reading Aloud, Multimedia Learning

Abstract

Abstract : General background: Pronunciation is a fundamental component in English language learning, especially for primary school students, as it affects communication clarity and confidence. Specific background: In many Indonesian primary schools, pronunciation teaching is often limited to conventional methods without engaging multimedia tools, leading to low motivation and varied achievement. Knowledge gap: Limited research has applied reading aloud activities with Powtoon video to support pronunciation improvement in primary-level learners. Aims: This study investigates the use of Powtoon video integrated with reading aloud to improve the pronunciation of 24 sixth-grade students at a primary school in Pasuruan. Results: Using a quantitative pre-experimental design with pre-test and post-test, findings show a significant increase in post-test scores (M=79.27) compared to pre-test scores (M=59.79), with a paired t-test value of -24.472, p < 0.05, indicating a statistically significant difference. Novelty: This research applies Powtoon not for reading comprehension but specifically for pronunciation through reading aloud, targeting young learners. Implications: The results suggest that integrating Powtoon into pronunciation lessons can increase student engagement, provide multisensory learning experiences, and improve pronunciation consistency.

Highlights :

  • Integrates Powtoon video with reading aloud for pronunciation learning

  • Significant improvement in post-test pronunciation scores

  • Offers an engaging multimedia-based approach for young learners

Keywords : Powtoon, Primary School, Pronunciation, Reading Aloud, Multimedia Learning

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Published

2025-05-28

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Ajeng, H. G., & Megawati, F. (2025). Powtoon Video with Reading Aloud for Better Pronunciation in Primary Students: Video Powtoon dengan Pembacaan Lisan untuk Meningkatkan Pelafalan pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar. Indonesian Journal of Education Methods Development, 20(2), 10.21070/ijemd.v20i2.903. https://doi.org/10.21070/ijemd.v20i2.903

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Vol. 20 No. 2 (2025): May

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Elementary Education Method

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