A Systematic Review on Multimedia Learning and Its Potential in Teaching Reading Comprehension in Malaysia

Abstract

The rise of technology use in classroom has been an issue for teachers especially in teaching second language learners and one of the most commonly used technology-infused approach in school is the use of multimedia. However, most teacher are struggling in planning and utilizing multimedia learning effectively in classroom. Therefore, there is a need to explore the potential of multimedia learning in teaching of reading comprehension so that the pupils can make a better connection with the text and teacher able to make full use of it in teaching comprehension skills. Thus, this study aims to review articles on the potential of multimedia learning especially in teaching reading comprehension skills. This study was inspired by the rising of reading comprehension as important skills in early literacy and the need for a review on latest multimedia learning approaches used by the teacher and researcher deemed as crucial as it will help other language practitioners to evaluate and employ it effectively in teaching reading comprehension. The data was collected through systematic review and analysis of 20 relevant articles based on the theme selected. The finding shows that multimedia learning approach has three major potentials which gave significant impact towards reading comprehension competency.