Author(s)

Ming Liu ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Graduate Student Sunchon National University, 255, Jungang-ro, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea

Corresponding Author

Ming Liu

ABSTRACT

Using visual aids is known as an effective teaching approach with which to support EFL learning. Existing research on the interaction of EFL literature teaching and visual aids is fragmented and lacks a systematic overview. To address this research gap, the current study conducted a scoping review in order to provide a full knowledge of the use of visual aids in EFL literature classes. This synthesis provided an overview of instructional strategies of using visual aids in EFL literature teaching, and also included student feedback, the use of various forms of visual aids such as charts, photos, videos, and more. By offering a scoping review, the purpose of this research is to improve understanding of the application of visual aids in EFL literature education, thereby contributing to the advancement of innovative and effective teaching approaches in EFL English literature teaching.

KEYWORDS

Literature teaching, visual aids, EFL, education

CITE THIS PAPER

Ming Liu, A Scoping Review of Visual Aids in Teaching Literature to EFL Students. Advances in Educational Technology and Psychology (2023) Vol. 7: 55-58. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/aetp.2023.071108.

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