Animated Comics with Genyo Integration: A Digitized Approach to Learning El Filibusterismo Among Grade 10 Students

Abstract

Several studies have shown a notable discrepancy between the academic level of learners and their comprehension of various literary works in both the English and Filipino languages. Therefore, educators must consistently enhance their teaching methodologies and curricula. To address these problems, the researcher conducted a study that specifically examined the application of an intervention utilizing animated comics and Diwa Publishing's Genyo Learning Management System. This paper used a quasi-experimental research design to compare the respondents' scores before and after the experiment. As a result, the researcher discovered that using animated comics, aided by the learning management system (LMS), successfully improved students' understanding of literature. The significant disparity in student performance between the intervention and control groups confirms this finding. Nevertheless, it is essential to acknowledge that while this approach to instruction was successful, conventional instructional approaches also influenced the students' knowledge acquisition. These findings indicate that both modern and traditional teaching approaches can yield positive outcomes in the classroom when they enable appropriate instruction and/or discussion.