Improving Teaching and Learning Module Through Implementation of Mnemonic Method and Interactive Video for Subject of History Studies

Abstract

The lack of interest from University students on the subject of History Studies has long been an ongoing problem. Some of the arguments given were mainly pointing towards the difficulty of memorizing the timeline in history, despite studying effort made by the students. The issue that was identified later indicates that there are limitations from the students towards remembering historical facts. Thus, changing this impression about History is basically on the hands of the lecturers. Because on their choice of presentation depends whether or not students will be able to enjoy the learning experience. This research is purposed to produce alternative solution on enhancing the ability from Universiti Teknologi MARA's students with particularly focus on The Faculty of Art {\&} Design in memorizing about historical facts through applying Mnemonic method along with the use of Interactive Video tool. This approach is a fairly new of its kind and expected to give positive impact towards teaching and learning process in University level, as it brings a more interesting environment in allowing students to learn and memorize timelines in history studies in a more convenient way.