Volume 13, Issue 1, 2024
Effects of Digital Flashcards and Flipcharts on Junior Secondary Students’ Academic Achievement in French Grammar
Adaje Mary Ebunoluwa & Olaniyan-Shobowale K.O.
Abstract
Digital flashcards are one such technology that is becoming more and more
popular; they provide a dynamic and interactive method of language learning.
Innovative teaching techniques are constantly changing the face of education
in the digital age, especially in language learning. The study used a quasiexperimental research design to study students and teachers in Lagos State
public Junior Secondary Schools II. It included 160 participants aged 12-17,
six French teachers from six Education Districts, and selected schools based
on factors like school size, location, and demographic composition. The
sample size was distributed across the selected schools to ensure diversity, the
researcher sought the permission of the school’s head for the administration of
the instruments and the purpose of the instrument was discussed with the
teachers concerned for their consent. The instrument used in this study was the
French Language Achievement Test on Grammar (FLATG). The peer review
ensured content validity and face validity of instruments, adjusting language
to suit student comprehension. The items were moderated, and feedback was
sought, resulting in necessary corrections. The final instruments were
produced for field testing. The study assessed the reliability of digital
flashcards and flipcharts on Junior Secondary students' French grammar
academic achievement using the French Language Achievement Test on
Grammar (FLATG). Cronbach's Alpha was used to measure internal
consistency, resulting in a reliability coefficient of 0.85. The instrument's data
was analyzed using ANCOVA's inferential statistics. The finding revealed that
the treatment on the flashcards, flipcharts and control group classrooms in their
French grammar with an F-value of [F (2,522) =4.327; p<0.05] was significant
at 0.014. This implies that the treatments have effects on students’
achievement in French grammar. Conclusively, using these technological
innovations can result in more efficient and interesting language teaching
methods as they develop. Recommendations are made based on the findings
of this study, the principal should give teachers thorough instructions on how
to make and use digital flip charts and flashcards and this will help the teachers
integrate digital flashcards into language teaching and learning more
interesting.
Keywords
Digital, flashcards, flipcharts, teaching, learning, French grammar
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The following suggestions will help the teachers
integrate digital flashcards into language
teaching and learning more successfully:
i. The principal should give teachers
thorough instructions on how to
make and use digital flip charts and
flashcards. Teacher can perform at
their best in the classroom by being
familiar with the capabilities and
functionalities of the tools.
ii. Teachers should effectively
incorporate the usage of flip charts
and digital flashcards into the
language curriculum. For maximum
efficacy, make sure the content of
these resources is in line with
learning outcomes, language
proficiency levels, and lesson
objectives.
iii. Teachers should think about offering
assistance or materials to students
who could experience technical
difficulties.
iv. Teachers should promote group
projects that make use of flip charts
and digital flashcards for
collaborative learning.
v. Teachers should incorporate group
activities, conversations, and
cooperative projects that make use of
these resources to promote peer
engagement and communication.
vi. Teachers should implement
feedback mechanisms by using
digital flashcards to provide timely
evaluation and feedback.
vii. Make use of tools like progress
monitoring, interactive activities,
and quizzes to keep an eye on
students' progress and provide them
with specific feedback.
viii. Teachers should research new
resources and platforms that can
improve language instruction even
more, and keep up with
developments in educational
technology.
ix. Teachers should accept
experimentation and innovation as a
means of enhancing teaching and
learning strategies over time.
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