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B. Suggestions
In reference with the conclusions, the researcher gives some suggestions for the following parties.
1. For English teachers of children
English teachers, especially teachers of children should be able to choose or to design the appropriate materials and media in teaching children. The materials
and media should fit to children‟s characteristics since they moslty like learning in
fun ways. Therefore, teachers can use picture series to make students more interested in the teaching and learning process.
2. For other researchers
Other researchers are expected to conduct other research of relevant topics in order to improve the media. This will be very beneficial for educational purposes
because the media will help teachers to deliver materials and students to learn materials.
3. For English Course Writers and Media Developers
English course writers and media developers should pay attention to the research products. They are suggested to design effective, good, and appropriate
materials and media books for English teaching for children. 4.
For Book Publishers The picture series is very good to be used to teach English listening skills. It
helps students to understand the materials and keep their attention to the materials. It is advisable for the book publishers to promote the picture series so the picture
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series can be used in other schools and inspires other people to develop the same products.
Moreover, there are some aspects that should be taken into account by media users so that the media works effectively. The aspects are related to the media
placement, the sitting arrangement, and the storytelling technique. Here are the deep explanations of those aspects.
1. The Media Placement
To help students understand the story, teachers should make sure that the students can see the picture series clearly. The picture series can be placed on a
table in the front part of the class right in the center of the class if teachers stand up, or on teachers‟ lap if the teachers are in a sitting position. The media should be
placed near the students. 2.
The Sitting Arrangement The ideal numbers of students who are involved in the teaching-learning
activities using the picture series are less than 25 students. This really influences the effectiveness of the media use. If it is used in a small class, it will reduce the
space between the media and students so the students will be able to see the media more clearly. In addition, the best sitting arrangement is in a U-type. By sitting in
that type, all of the students can see the media without being restricked by other students.
3. The Storytelling Technique
In order to achieve a successful storytelling activity, teachers should bear in mind some techniques of storytelling. Firstly, teachers should understand the story