The use of cartoon movie as media to teaching narrative text: the study of it in EFL context

Technology advancements in the modern period have a significant impact on human existence, especially the teaching and learning process. Educators frequently employ technology in the classroom to pique students’ attention and encourage active learning. Among the accessible technology information, cartoon movies are one type of technology media that may be utilized to teach narrative text. This paper summarizes empirical research on the use of cartoon movie media for narrative text learning and student responses following its implementation. To address the research issues provided, a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies’ findings was employed. This study conducts an evaluation of twelve research articles on the use of cartoon films as instructional media for narrative text in the context of EFL. The findings indicated that in studies involving various phases of employing cartoon movies, cartoon movie media were utilized at the start of session, at the end of instruction, or both at the start and the last, depending on the instructor who provided the learning material. The majority of students said that using cartoon films to teach narrative text created a positive, enjoyable, engaging, and motivating learning atmosphere in the classroom. According to this research, teachers may use any cartoon film into their instructional practices in order to maintain student engagement and encourage active learning. However, instructors must be familiar with the movies that are appropriate for their students’ grade level and requirements. In summary, this article contributes to future study on the influence of incorporating cartoon films into classroom activities.