A Descriptive Analysis of EFL Learners' Levels and Practices of Visual Literacy Competence: The Case of Second-Year Pupils at Ahmed Chaouki Middle School M'sila
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2024-06
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كلية الاداب و اللغات
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This study aims to assess the visual literacy competence of 90 second-year EFL pupils at Ahmed Chaouki Middle School in M'sila, focusing on interpretation skills, creation skills, and engagement with visual media. Classroom observations were conducted, and data was analysed using SPSS to determine overall visual literacy levels and examine differences based on gender and academic performance. The findings reveal that while overall visual literacy competence is moderate to high, female pupils exhibit higher competence across all dimensions compared to male pupils. Additionally, high-performing students demonstrate significantly better visual literacy skills than their average and low-performing peers. Significant positive correlations were found between interpretation skills, creation skills, and engagement with visual media, suggesting an interconnected development of these competencies. The study highlights the need for targeted instructional strategies to support visual literacy development, particularly for male and low-performing students. Recommendations include integrating more visual creation activities, providing professional development for teachers, and ensuring equitable access to visual literacy resources. This research contributes to the understanding of visual literacy in EFL contexts and informs educational practices to enhance students' visual literacy competence
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Keywords: Creation Skills, EFL Learners, Gender Differences, Interpretation Skills, Visual Literacy.