Randomized trial evaluates Kazakh-language comics' effectiveness in enhancing visual literacy and cultural engagement among students, indicating potential benefits.
Key Points
The study aims to explore how comics can enhance culture and language popularization in Kazakhstan, particularly through heroic narratives.
Qualitative sociocultural analysis
Content analysis of comic book characters in educational materials
Questionnaire survey of 92 respondents including schoolchildren, students, parents, and teachers.
95% of teachers and 88% of parents found illustrations insignificant compared to schoolchildren's 44% who valued colored images.
Over 30% of schoolchildren found books without illustrations boring.
Findings suggest comics can improve reading motivation, visual literacy, and interest in folklore, especially among younger audiences.