PHONIC VISUALS APPROACH IN OVERCOMING DIFFICULTIES IN READING JAWI FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

Visual communication in learning reading Jawi for primary school students. Visual communication employs elements like images, symbols, graphics to convey messages without verbal communication. The visual communication is one of proses in processing of information by the brain, facilitating quick comprehension and saving time. The main problem in learning Jawi is the lack of illustrations and visuals that can increase their understanding and interest. Furthermore, students find it difficult to read Jawi but they still know Jawi letters. Additionally, students fail to master Jawi reading skills well. The objective of this study is to propose a method for easier Jawi reading using visual techniques for elementary school students. This project uses two methods, qualitative method by interviewing a KAFA teacher and 15 primary school students. They are - 5 from Year 1, 5 from Year 2 and 5 from Year 3, and quantitative method by conducting a Google Form survey and receiving feedback from 120 respondents who are parents. The findings indicate that 50 parents reported their children are not proficient in reading Jawi, and 97 respondent believed that a combination of text and images are easier for their children to understand when learning. In order to improve comprehension, Baca Jawi flash card (Phonic visual) was created to  make learning Jawi reading easier, this initiative resulted in the creation of interesting and simple as a visual method. By offering a multimodal experience, these flashcards are intended to assist elementary school pupils in developing their Jawi reading abilities. After the pre-test,  interactive features like Mobile Apps Scanner and  QR codes that connect to pronunciation aids, animated graphics, and audio playback further improve the learning process, images are essential for successfully communicating Jawi pronunciation and reading procedures. The flashcards are made more lively and captivating by these interactive elements, which guarantee improved comprehension and memory of Jawi reading abilities.