An Exploratory Study on Peer Learning Using Concept Cartoons

This aim of the study was to explore a new peer learning method by using concept cartoons mediated computer. The storyline of the concept cartoons was created by the researcher with the element of One Malaysia value. This study was employed descriptive quantitative method and 40 secondary school students from Malaysia was the sample. The instruments was a set of questionnaire. A five point Likert scale was constructed on each item. Principal axis factor analysis with varimax rotation was conducted to assess the underlying structure for the 40 items questionnaire for interest and communication skills. The assumption of normality, linear relationship between pairs of variables and the variables’ being correlated at a moderate level were checked. A team of experts in education was verified the content validity of the questionnaire. The Cronbach Alpha coefficient was used to calculate the reliability of the questionnaire. The results revealed significant findings regarding students’ communication skills and interest in learning using concept cartoons. The majority of the students said that concept cartoons assisted them in their learning activities. The results also revealed that the instrument was valid and reliable. Future research on this topic could be carried out with animated cartoons series in various fields.