Investigating the Effect of Integrating Multimedia in Developing EFL Cognitive Learning

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the effect of integrating multimedia in developing EFL cognitive learning, in terms of teaching and learning reading skills. It is based on exploring Sudanese EFL teachers’ perspectives and Sudanese EFL tertiary students’ experiences. The researcher has adopted the quantitative and experimental methods. Two forms of questionnaire and a test are used for data gathering. The two questionnaires are conducted to address both EFL Sudanese universities teachers and EFL Sudanese tertiary students. The test is constructed as pre and post-test as control group and experimental group. The obtained data from the two questionnaires and the two tests have been computationally processed with SPSS. The result of this study reveals that Sudanese EFL teachers have basic knowledge to administer multimedia tools. Most of teachers are enthusiastic to try the interactive multimedia tools in EFL classroom. The majority of teachers confirmed that their performance is satisfactory when using multimedia in teaching reading skills. Since, multimedia enhances EFL learning environment, It develops cognitive learning in which increases learner's achievement. Raising multimedia awareness standard is demanded in EFL classes. Multimedia increases students’ attention and stimulation in reading comprehension lessons and it makes EFL learning up to date. As this study recommends that Ministry of Higher Education should equip universities with information communication technology facilities. Ongoing workshops must be conducted to empower the necessity of multimedia in ELT. Interactive multimedia knowledge must be part of teachers’ training. Authorities and ELT experts may contrive teachers by organizing ELT conferences and seminars regarding innovative modern instruction.