Conceptualizing nouns: enhancing students’ comprehension through e-magazines
Keywords:
conceptualization, reflective feedback, grammar lesson, e-magazine, innovativeAbstract
This study explores the potential of e-magazines as a tool to enhance students' conceptualization of nouns. This research discovers how e-magazines can contribute to students’ conceptualization of nouns, ultimately improving their understanding of this grammatical element through reflective feedback. The study employed a mixed-method approach, emphasizing qualitative method through iREFLECT v1 questionnaires. Participants were first year Diploma students in one of tertiary institutions in Malaysia. The findings revealed positive outcomes as evidenced in the feedback form and highlighted positive impacts of e-magazines in aiding students’ conceptualization of nouns and improving their overall comprehension. These findings contribute to the existing literature on innovative teaching approaches, emphasizing the importance of incorporating digital resources to foster learners in the 21st century classroom.
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