THE USE OF MULTIMODAL DIGITAL BOOK IN TEACHING CRITICAL LITERACY AT LITERACY COMMUNITY IN CIAMIS

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the implementation and teacher’s perceptions on the use multimodal digital book in teaching critical literacy at literacy community in Ciamis. The study used qualitative case study method in the process for data taken from observation and interview. The participant of this study was chosen purposively which was an English teacher who taught literacy by the use of multimodal digital book at literacy community in Ciamis. The result of this study revealed that (1) The implementation of the use multimodal digital book in teaching critical literacy same as usual learning which consist of the preparation, whilst activities and the evaluation. Besides, the use of multimodal digital book also made learning experience more fun, interesting, and increase students’ motivation; (2) Several problems emerged on its implementation namely, lack of students’ confidence, class management problems, and technical problems; (3) The teacher suggested if other teachers want to implement multimodal digital book in teaching, teachers must have several skills such as technological skill, pedagogical skill, and artistic sense. Moreover, teachers also should prepare more than one plan in teaching and provide students with fun and interesting activities. Furthermore, the teacher also suggested the application which is free and easy to use such as Power Point and Canva to make multimodal digital book.