The impact of multisensory approach using video lessons and role play strategy on english language proficiency of young adult learners

The purpose of present quasi-experimental research study is to explore the effect of using multisensory approach of teaching on the English language proficiency of young adults. For this, a purposive sample of 80 students: 40 males and 40 females of Twelfth Standard of Chhattisgarh Board based Hindi Medium Schools of the Academic Year 2016-17 were taken. 40 students: 20 males, 20 females were allocated to experimental group and rest 40 students: 20 males, 20 females were assigned to a control group. The experimental group was taught through multisensory approach employing video text material and role play; whereas the control group was taught by traditional chalk and talk method. An English Proficiency Test was used to find out the difference before and after teaching. Pre Test and Post Test were conducted. The correlated t-test was used and findings revealed that there was a significant difference between the two groups. Experimental group out-performed the control group in language proficiency. These results suggest that multisensory approach enhance language proficiency.