The Effectiveness of Using Graphs and Charts Video Presentation Guidelines for DUE50033 Communicative English 3

Abstract

DUE50032 Communicative English 3 is one of the English language courses offered to Malaysian polytechnic students. This course aims to equip the students with knowledge of graphs and charts descriptions and job-hunting mechanics. One of the course learning outcomes of DUE50032 Communicative English 3 is to use the proper language forms and functions to properly convey acquired data in graphs and charts. The students’ graphs and charts description presentations were carried out face to face to assess their ability to present using appropriate language forms and functions. However, this method of assessment is not possible due to pandemic restrictions. Therefore, video presentations were introduced in 2020. As an innovative initiative a Google Site with guidelines, sample AVAs, presentation scripts, and videos was created to assist the students The objective of this innovation is to demonstrate the appropriate way of presenting their graphs and charts assessments via communication platforms. It also enables them to create suitable visual aids for their presentation of graphs and charts. The Google Site is used as a platform to guide the students on how to deliver their presentation of graphs and charts effectively. An online survey consisting of 10 items via Google Form was given to students to evaluate the effectiveness of the Google Site. A total of 127 Ungku Omar Polytechnic (UOP) students completed the survey. The findings show that the majority of students agreed that the guideline via Google Site helps them to deliver video presentations effectively with a significant difference in T-Test 7.2840 after comparing two different classes. Based from the findings, it can be deduced that the guidelines via Google Site have been proven to be successful and effective in guiding students to achieve better results in their video presentation assessment specifically graphs and charts, so therefore, it is recommended for The Google Site for DUE50032 Communicative English 3 Course: Description of Graphs and Charts Video Presentation to be used by all the language course lecturers teaching at Ungku Omar Polytechnic and other polytechnics.