Survey and Practical Report on improving the skills of an oral presentation using Anime as learning materials

Abstract

This research investigates the efficacy of using anime as educational content to enhance second language oral presentation skills. Students were tasked with delivering presentations on their favorite anime, or anime they would recommend to their classmates. Following classroom practice, a survey was conducted using the ARCS model of motivation. While the survey did not explicitly measure the improvement in oral presentation skills, it indicated the effectiveness of this approach. Key findings suggest that leveraging anime, a subject of interest and familiarity to students, as learning material, had a significant impact on student motivation to engage in oral communication. Overall, the study yielded positive results, highlighting the potential of anime-based instruction in enhancing presentation skills. However, it also underscores the need to address any shortcomings or negative aspects in future iterations of the classroom practice.