The use of character-driven in educational comics to promote engagement in classroom

Abstract

Engagement with students during teaching and learning process is vital to ensure effective communication in virtual classes. However, students with limited internet access face problems in participating the sessions. While teachers are adapting to the new normal in education, creative approach to teaching has been introduce in class by using educational comics. A case study has been conducted on 30 respondents through trial usage of comics and questionnaire. The findings reveal the effectiveness in using educational comics as introductory material in weekly lessons. The employment of teachers-inspired characters in comics has also contributed to students' engagement during non-face-to-face classes. Additionally, teachers-inspired comics can help diversify learning tools used by lecturers as effective teaching/learning strategies.