Abstract

This action research explored the effectiveness of Coggle’s Visual Mapping Technique in enhancing Grade 10 students’ analytical skills in critiquing literary selections. The study was conducted in a public secondary high school in Compostela, Davao de Oro, Philippines, and involved 80 students divided into experimental and control groups using cluster sampling. The experimental group was taught using the Coggle Visual Mapping Technique, while the control group received traditional instruction. Pre- and post-tests assessed students’ levels of critical thinking, interpretation, and evaluation. Findings revealed that both groups improved their analytical skills after the intervention. Statistical analysis, including t-tests and Cohen’s d, indicated a large effect size, validating the impact of visual mapping on enhancing students’ literary analytical skills. The experimental group showed a significant change (t = -14.71, p < .001) with a very large effect size (Cohen’s d = 2.64). Similarly, the control group also demonstrated a significant change (t = -14.80, p < .001), with a very large effect size (Cohen’s d = 2.21). The findings support integrating visual learning tools, such as Coggle, into literature instruction to foster critical thinking, interpretation, and evaluation. This research contributes to pedagogical strategies aligned with 21st-century learning, promoting creativity, collaboration, and critical analysis in the English classroom. To extend its impact, the study recommends orientation on the use of Coggle in enhancing reading analysis, training workshop, pilot integration in reading lessons, monitoring and student feedback, evaluation of impact on analytical skills, and institutionalization and expansion.