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Comparing the Effectiveness of Traditional Storybooks and Digital Storytelling Videos in Enhancing Literary Analysis: A Quasi-Experimental Study

ABSTRACT

This study investigates the effectiveness of traditional storybooks and digital storytelling videos in enhancing students' literary analysis skills. The research aims to determine which instructional material better supports comprehension, engagement, and analytical thinking. Using a quasi-experimental design, the study involved three of the biggest schools. A pre-test and post-test were administered to measure the impact of each instructional approach. The findings revealed that digital storytelling videos significantly improved students’ literary analysis skills, with a mean score increase of 1.25 (p = 0.00005), compared to a 0.43- point increase (p = 0.04511) for traditional storybooks. This suggests that the multimedia elements of digital storytelling such as visual and auditory stimuli—enhanced comprehension and engagement more effectively than printed text. However, traditional storybooks still demonstrated benefits, particularly in fostering deep reading and critical thinking. These results highlight the importance of integrating technology into literature instruction while maintaining the value of printed materials. A blended approach may be optimal for developing students' literary skills. The study provides educators with evidence-based insights into selecting instructional materials that best support literary comprehension and analysis.

KEYWORDS

traditional storybooks, digital storytelling videos, literary analysis, education, literature