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Inclusive Education through Digital Comic Creation in Higher Learning Environments

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  • Jose Belda-Medina

    (Digital Language Learning (DL2), Department of English Studies, University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente, Spain)

Abstract

This research aims to promote diversity and inclusion among higher education students by examining the integration of technology into project-based learning (PBL) for English as a foreign language (EFL) teacher candidates. Based on a mixed-methods approach and convenience sampling ( n = 84 participants), this study involved pre-service teachers who collaboratively employed several authoring tools to create 16 digital comic strips for teaching English. The focus of the project was on inclusivity, cultural diversity, and affective education. This study consisted of five stages corresponding to different critical thinking skills: comprehension, negotiation, creation, presentation, and evaluation. The instruments used for quantitative data included a pre/post-survey based on two validated scales. Qualitative data were gathered through class discussions and semi-structured interviews. The results, analyzed through SPSS and QDA Miner Lite, revealed that teacher candidates lacked prior experience using digital tools to create EFL-inclusive materials. However, the study also highlighted increased awareness of inclusive education and strong advocacy for the integration of transformative technology in teacher training programs.

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  • Jose Belda-Medina, 2024. "Inclusive Education through Digital Comic Creation in Higher Learning Environments," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 13(5), pages 1-15, May.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jscscx:v:13:y:2024:i:5:p:272-:d:1397558
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