IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERACTIVE FOLKTALE VIDEO ON TOEFL PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY

Objective: This study aims to address the challenges faced by Communication Science
students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo (Umsida) in mastering the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) by implementing an innovative learning
medium, the interactive folktale video. Method: The program employed a structured
approach consisting of initial observation, needs assessment, instructional design,
implementation of training sessions, and post-intervention evaluation. Results: The
findings indicate a significant improvement in students' TOEFL performance,
particularly in the areas of listening comprehension, structure and written expression,
and reading comprehension, following the integration of interactive folktale videos into
their learning process. Novelty: The originality of this study lies in its unique
combination of cultural narratives with interactive multimedia technology to enhance
English language proficiency, providing a culturally relevant and engaging approach
to TOEFL preparation rarely explored in existing literature.