VISION
Vol 22, No 1 (2026)

DESIGNING PUPPET-BASED ENGLISH LEARNING VIDEOS FOR FOURTH GRADERS: A NEEDS-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT STUDY

Maya Fahrunnisa (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Nesa Selvia Fransiska Nababan (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Putri Zuhra Pratama (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Anggraini Thesisia Saragih (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Khairul Azmi Siagian (Universitas Negeri Medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jul 2026

Abstract

English learning at the elementary level requires engaging instructional media to support vocabulary and speaking development. However, the systematic integration of needs analysis into puppet-based video design remains underexplored in Indonesian EFL contexts. This study aimed to develop a puppet-based English learning video for fourth-grade students and to evaluate its validity and feasibility through expert judgment. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) design based on the Analysis, Design, and Development phases of the ADDIE model. Data were collected from 20 fourth-grade students and two English teachers using questionnaires grounded in needs analysis principles. The findings revealed that students prioritized speaking skills (55%), experienced difficulties in vocabulary retention, and preferred video-based (65%) and puppet-assisted (85%) learning media. Based on these findings, a seven-minute puppet-based instructional video entitled "My Day with Kiko" was developed. The prototype was validated by one independent expert in English Education across content and media presentation aspects, achieving an overall mean score of 3.79 out of 4.00 (material: 4.00, media: 3.57), categorized as very valid and feasible. The study concludes that needs-driven instructional development can produce pedagogically appropriate multimedia resources for young EFL learners. Future research is recommended to examine its effectiveness through classroom implementation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

vision

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

VISION is focused on research on English language education, English literature, and English Linguistics, within sub categories: English Language Teaching and Learning, English Language Curriculum Practice dan Development, Implementation of Technologies in English, Language Teaching and Learning, ...