The Instructional Design of Chinese Characters’ Stroke Order Motion Graphics Based on Cognitive Load Theory

Wenjun Cao; Julina Ismail@Kamal; Chu Hiang Goh

doi:10.47405/mjssh.v6i10.1108

Wenjun Cao Department of New Media Design and Technology, School of the Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Julina Ismail@Kamal Department of New Media Design and Technology, School of the Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Chu Hiang Goh Department of Graphic Communication Design, School of the Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47405/mjssh.v6i10.1108

Keywords: motion graphic, cognitive load theory, ADDIE model

Abstract

This research aims to develop stroke order motion graphics for Chinese characters to solve the problem of memorising Chinese characters’ stroke order in the learning process. This research adopted cognitive load theory and the ADDIE model as an instructional design process guide. Herbart’s four-stage teaching method is used as a guide for the motion graphics presentation module. Based on the characteristics of Malaysian students who learn Chinese as their second language, motion graphics for Chinese characters’ stroke order learning were developed. The expert evaluation was conducted to identify problems, and modifications were done to improve the created prototype. A total of six Chinese characters’ stroke order motion graphics have been successfully developed. The result shows that cognitive load theory provides an effective solution for developing Chinese characters’ stroke order motion graphics. The ADDIE model also offered a significant direction for the instructional design process. In addition, to be more effective in Chinese character stroke order teaching, interface design must consider the relevant teaching effects of cognitive load theory. However, making the prototype in advance can avoid large-scale modifications in the later process. The successful development of the Chinese characters’ stroke order motion graphics allows teaching Chinese character stroke order in Malaysia to be carried out more effectively.

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