Pre-service early childhood teachers’ view on creating health infographic

Abstract

Various studies have been conducted on the use of new technology in higher education. However, there are still limited references regarding the use of infographic and its effectiveness, particularly from educational context. Therefore, this study was conducted specifically to gain understanding of early childhood pre-service teachers’ view on creating infographics as an innovation in continuous assessment at university level. This study is a qualitative study involving 27 second-year students majoring in Early Childhood Education as participants. It is conducted as a component of continuous assessment for Health and Safety course at a public university in Kuala Lumpur. Data is collected through document analysis which which involve analysis of the infographic created by the students and their reflection upon completing this task. The findings of the study were analysed using a constant comparative data analysis technique that involves coding, categorising and developing themes from information that emerges from the data collected, which could reflect the phenomenon under study. The findings generally expressed the students' positive attitude towards this assignment. The participants stated that this study enhances the conceptual knowledge about childhood illnesses and creates a meaningful learning experience for them as the task involves technology elements, in addition to the course content that is related to children’s health. This assignment also helps the pre-service teachers in understanding effective infographic features. This study promotes innovation in teaching and learning in higher education institutions that also engage students in the use and application of the latest technology.