A Multimodal Based-Instruction in an EFL Classroom Context: Possibilities and Constraints

Siti Kustini, Siti Kustini, Didi Suherdi, Bachrudin Musthafa

2018

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present the results of an analytical review of recent and relevant literatures on multimodal pedagogy to elicit information regarding the possibilities and constraints of its implementation in ESL/EFL classroom contexts. A number of research articles published from online reputable journals were carefully selected and thoroughly analysed to attain the set research objective. The selection of the reviewed papers was based on the following criteria: (1) studies published within the last 5 years; (2) studies concerned with multimodal pedagogy; and (2) studies on multimodal pedagogy in ESL/EFL classrooms. The results of this study suggest that multimodal-based instruction had potential benefits to develop learners’ language skills, to improve learners’ motivation and engagement in learning, and also to enhance leaners’ critical awareness capacity. Regardless the benefits of this pedagogy, there remain limitations that prevent this approach from being implemented particularly dealt with teachers’ knowledge on multimodality, multimodal pedagogy, and technology, and also other significant aspects such as students’ unequal access to technology, time constraint and assessment issues. To some extent the findings of this study were in line with the previous research findings conducted within similar framework.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Kustini S., Suherdi D. and Musthafa B. (2018). A Multimodal Based-Instruction in an EFL Classroom Context: Possibilities and Constraints. In Proceedings of the 1st Bandung English Language Teaching International Conference - Volume 1: BELTIC, ISBN 978-989-758-416-9, pages 220-227. DOI: 10.5220/0008216100002284

in Bibtex Style

@conference{beltic18,
author={Siti Kustini and Didi Suherdi and Bachrudin Musthafa},
title={A Multimodal Based-Instruction in an EFL Classroom Context: Possibilities and Constraints},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st Bandung English Language Teaching International Conference - Volume 1: BELTIC,},
year={2018},
pages={220-227},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0008216100002284},
isbn={978-989-758-416-9},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st Bandung English Language Teaching International Conference - Volume 1: BELTIC,
TI - A Multimodal Based-Instruction in an EFL Classroom Context: Possibilities and Constraints
SN - 978-989-758-416-9
AU - Kustini S.
AU - Suherdi D.
AU - Musthafa B.
PY - 2018
SP - 220
EP - 227
DO - 10.5220/0008216100002284