FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
1. Students did not understand the material (Comprehensibility)
According to the researcher's discussion with students, the researcher discovered that pupils acknowledged to a lack of explanation from their teacher.
It's not the same as when they learnt English in a classroom; they receive additional explanations regarding the topic and assignment. As a result, pupils were more passionate about learning in the classroom than they were about studying through a medium. Based on the explanation , the researcher found the conclusion about the student comprehensibility based on the three questions
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which is number 1,3, and 8. The question interview number 1 is “What is your opinion about learning English using social media especially using Whatsapp ?”.
The result of 10 students, most of them or 8 students gave negative perception.
This is the student‟s answer about the question number 1 which is they gave a negative perception.
Student 2 answer question number 1 :
Student 3 answer question number 1 :
Student 4 answer question number 1 :
S3 : Agak sulit karena tidak dapat di pahami dan tidak dapat penjelasan dari guru.
( It's a bit difficult because it can't be understood and can't be explained from the teacher ).
S4 : Tidak terlalu bagus karena kalau belajar bahasa Inggris bagusnya kalau ada guru yang mengajar, kalau menggunakan media sosial tidak bisa di pahami karena tidak tahu bagaimana cara penyebutannya.
(It's not very good because if we learn English it's better if there is a teacher who teaches, if we use social media we can't understand it because we don't know how to pronounce it ).
S2 : TIdak bagus karena di Whatsapp tidak di jelaskan dan tidak mudah di mengerti berbeda kalau secara nyata di jelaskan.
(Not good because on Whatsapp it's not explained and it's not easy to understand, it's different if it's actually explained).
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The question interview number 3 is “What do you think about using Whatsapp application to support your English learning activities ?”. The result of 10 students, most of them or 6 students gave negative perception. This is the student‟s answer about the question number 3 which is they gave a negative perception.
Student 3 answer question number 3 :
Student 7 answer question number 3 :
Student 6 answer question number 3 :
S3 : Tidak mendukung karena sulit untuk di mengerti karena tidak ada penjelasan langsung.
(Do not support because it is difficult to understand because there is no direct explanation.).
S7 : Tidak mendukung karena susah di mengerti dan tidak tahu cara penyebutannya.
(It doesn't support it because it's hard to understand and doesn't know how to pronounce it.).
S6 : Tidak mendukung karena mudah mencari jawaban di teman atau di google.
(Not supported because it's easy to find answers in friends or on google).
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The last question interview number 8 is “Can daily chat using Whatsapp application in English help to develop your English skills?”. The result of 10 students, most of them or 6 students gave negative perception.
Student 1 answer question number 8 :
Student 6 answer question number 8 :
Student 4 answer question number 8 :
S1 : Tidak, karena saya tidak tahu artinya dan penyebutannya.
.
(No, because I don't know the meaning and pronunciation).
S4 : Tidak karena saat chatan menggunakan bahasa Inggris, kemampuan bahasa Inggris tidak bisa berkembang karena mungkin penyebutannya belum benar dan mungkin tidak tahu artinya.
(No, because when chatting in English, English skills cannot develop because maybe the pronunciation isn't correct and maybe you don't know what it means.).
S6 : Tidak, karena di Whatsapp bisa di salin dan bisa di translate dari google.
(No, because on Whatsapp it can be copied and can be translated from Google.).
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So, based on the result, the conclusion from the three question about
comprehensibility, most of students gave their negative perception. The researcher only take two or three the answer of the students because the answer is mostly same from each other.
2. Accessibility
According to student interviews, pupils spent over two hours of the course utilizing Whatsapp as a learning medium. Even if students have varying opinions on accessibility when it comes to the Whatsapp application. Students believed that when they used Whatsapp, it was unsuitable and created difficulties for studying English as a medium because the network was occasionally down. Based on the explanation, the researcher found the conclusion about the student accesibility based on the three questions which is number 2, 5, and 7. The question interview number 2 is “How long have you used Whatsapp application in learning process
?”.
Student 1 answer question number 2 :
Student 2 answer question number 2 :
S1 : Kurang lebih 2 jam setiap mata pelajaran.
(Approximately 2 hours each subject).
S2 : 2 jam setiap mata pelajaran.
(2 hours each subject).
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Student 6 answer question number 2 :
The question interview number 5 is “Do you think Whatsapp application is suitable for learning English ?”. The result of 10 students, most of them or 6 students gave negative perception.
Student 3 answer question number 5 :
Student 5 answer question number 5 :
Student 6 answer question number 5 :
S5 : Tidak, karena kurang menarik perhatian.
(No, because it doesn't attract attention).
S6 : Tidak, karena bisa di translate dari aplikasi google bisa di nyontek.
(No, because it can be translated from the Google application, it can be cheated).
S6 : Kurang lebih 1-2 jam mata pelajaran (Approximately 1-2 hours of lessons).
S3 : Tidak, karena tidak dapat di mengerti, tidak pintar bahasa Inggris dan tidak dapat penjelasan.
(No, because I can't understand, I'm not good at English and I can't explain).
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The last question interview number 7 is “Do you have difficulty of using Whatsapp as a media in English learning ?”. The result of 10 students, most of them or 7 students gave negative perception.
Student 6 answer the question number 7 :
Student 8 answer the question number 7:
Student 9 answer the question number 7:
So, based on the result, the conclusion from the three question about
accessibility, most of students gave their negative perception. The researcher only take two or three the answer of the students because the answer is mostly same from each other.
S6 : Sering jaringan tidak bagus.
( Often the network is bad ).
S8 : Ya, karena biasa kalau jelek jaringan tidak bisa terbuka file yang di kirim.
( Yes, because sometimes the network is bad so the file can‟t sent ).
S9 : Ya, karena tidak paham, tidak di mengerti dan jaringan susah dan kadang tidak bagus.
(Yes, because we don't understand, we don't understand and the network is difficult and sometimes not good.).
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3. Practically
According to the student interviews, the usage of Whatsapp can provide students with ease of use due the app, they may contact with their instructor and if they want to provide an assignment, they just take a photo of the work or assignment that the teacher gives them and then email it once they complete it.
Additionally, kids were not required to report to school with their assignments or tasks, which was especially beneficial in this scenario due to the epidemic.
Additionally, students may utilize some of the Whatsapp’s simple to use capabilities, such as video calling, sending a photo or video, or sending a file. Based on the explanation, the researcher found the conclusion about the student practically based on the three questions which is number 4, 6, 9, and 10. The question interview number 4 is “Do you think the numerous Whatsapp activities are interesting? What is the reason for this ?”. The result of 10 students, most of them or 9 students gave positive perception.
Student 1 answer the question number 4 :
S1 : Ada karena kita bisa saling bertukar kabar dengan teman yang jauh sehingga memudahkan berkomunikasi.
(There is because we can exchange news with friends who are far away, making it easier to communicate).
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Student 2 answer the question number 4 :
Student 4 answer the question number 4 :
The question interview number 6 is “Does the use of Whatsapp application to send assignments make it easier for students and teachers to communicate or provide feedback easily and effectively ?”. The result of 10 students, most of them or 9 students gave positive perception.
Student 1 answer the question number 6 :
S4 : Banyak, bisa lihat status teman, bisa kirim file, bisa kirim lokasi, video call dan kirim video dan foto.
(Many, can see the status of friends, can send files, can send locations, video calls and send videos and photos).
S1 : Mudah di gunakan karena jika selesai mengerjakan tugas sisa memfoto tugas kemudian mengirimnya.
(Easy to use because when you finish doing the rest of the task, take a photo of the task and then send it).
S2 : Bisa melihat story teman, bisa di berikan info sama guru dan berkomunikasi.
(We can see a friend's story, you can give it to the teacher and communicate).
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Student 9 answer the question number 6 :
Student 10 answer question number 6 :
The question interview number 9 is “Was it technically simple to do your task using Whatsapp ? Why ?”. The result of 10 students, all of them gave positive perception. So, based on the result, the conlusion in practically is students have a positive perception.
Student 9 answer question number 9 :
Student 7 answer question number 9 :
S9 : Iya, karena gampang untuk mengirim dan menerima (Yes, because it's easy to send and receive).
S10 : Mudah karena aplikasi simpel dan mudah di gunakan.
( It‟s easy because the application is simple and easy to use ).
S9 : Mudah karena selesai di kerjakan lalu di kirim.
(It's easy because it's done and then sent).
S7 : Mudah karena simpel cara mengirimnya.
(It's easy because it's simple to send).
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Student 3 answer question number 9 :
The last question interview number 10 is “How is the effectiveness of using WhatsApp application as learning media ?”. The result of 10 students, most of them or 9 students gave positive perception.
Student 7 answer question number 10 :
Student 4 answer question number 10 :
Student 3 answer question number 10 :
S7 : Menggunakan Whatsapp simpel dan sedikit menggunakan data.
(Using Whatsapp is simple and uses little data).
S4 : Mudah karena kirim foto saja.
(It's easy because just send photos).
S3 : Mudah karena tugas sisa di foto kemudian di kirim.
(It's easy because the rest of the work is in the photo and then sent).
S3 : Mudah di gunakan.
(It's easy to used).
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So, based on the result, the conclusion from the four question about
practically, most of students gave their positive perception. The researcher only take two or three the answer of the students because the answer is mostly same from each other.
B. DISCUSSION
The interview was used to describe this research. To gather data, the researcher used an interview to ascertain the research's objective, namely the students' perceptions of the Whatsapp application in the English learning process at SMP Negeri 1 Mare's second grade. According to the interview, utilizing Whatsapp as a medium for learning English is ineffective since it does not yield the desired results. Students who are having problems comprehending the subject because they were using Whatsapp are at a disadvantage compared to students who are studying English in a classroom, where they may receive more explanation and acquire the proper pronunciation when the teacher explains. On the other hand, occasionally the network is down, and students are unable to access the file that the instructor provides, despite the fact that the file is practical, easy to use, and consumes a small amount of quota.
1. Students did not understand the material (Comprehensibility)
Online education is an excellent way to continue teaching and educational programs throughout this pandemic (Kim, 2020). Nonetheless, students and teachers alike have challenges when it comes to transitioning to online classrooms (Kim, 2020). Due to the fact that online learning is a relatively new concept in our
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educational system and we are unfamiliar with the process, both students and teachers encounter challenges during online sessions (Gopal et al., 2021). Both teachers and students encounter several obstacles when it comes to using new online class and test systems (Al-Amin et al., 2021).
Additionally, the majority of students have trouble comprehending class materials, lectures, and, on occasion, locating appropriate study resources in an online learning system. Additionally, participants stated that online programs cannot replicate the real classroom setting. Students lacked sufficient contact with classmates and instructors (Online Student Survey, 2020), as numerous prior research had previously claimed (Bisht et al., 2020; Khalil et al., 2020). The purpose of this study was to ascertain students' attitudes regarding online education. However, we obtained conflicting results. While some students benefit from online education, the majority encounter difficulties.
2. Accesibility
The network is critical to the success of online education. Some students say that the network's quality is occasionally inadequate to sustain them, forcing them to transfer from one location to another. According to Warman and Astarilla (2017), students had network issues, particularly those who utilized an out-of-date provider phone card. According to Purba (2020), one of the obstacles associated with utilizing WhatsApp for mobile learning is the issue of mobile internet connectivity. This was one of the disadvantages of using WhatsApp in blended learning. For example, online education has generated disparities between rural
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and urban students, between laptop/PC and mobile phone users, and between WI-FI and mobile network users. As a result, a medium for learning and teaching that is sustainable is impacted. Additionally, students cannot communicate with their lecturers or classmates during online classes. Students' options for group work are likewise limited. Outside of urban regions, high-speed broadband or cellular internet connections are few; as a result, students in rural areas frequently struggle to maintain a reliable online connection. As a result, their involvement in online education is frequently impacted. Rural communities often experience difficulties with electrical access, which adds to the load. Additionally, students frequently lack the necessary technology devices to engage effectively in online programs. Nonetheless, we discovered that female students had a more favorable perception of virtual classrooms than male students. Online education is the sole form of communication for ongoing education in this epidemic circumstance. In general, few students gain from online education, while the majority suffer difficulties. Discrimination between rural and urban students, between laptop/PC and mobile phone users, and between WIFI and mobile network users has resulted from online education. As a result of our study, we recommend that the government develop a comprehensive strategy for students to benefit from online classes and take required efforts to mitigate the prejudice caused by the online schooling system. Bisht et al. (2020) discovered that rural students had less access to the internet, which may explain why rural students have a lower favorable view than urban students. Our findings are consistent with those of several earlier research. Demuyakor (2020), for example, noticed that the sluggish speed and
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high cost of internet packages disrupt online learning. The majority of developing nations lack contemporary network infrastructure, and rural regions lack access to mobile and internet services. Due to a lack of high-speed internet and cellphone coverage in rural areas, the majority of students are unable to continue with their virtual lessons.
3. Practically
Technology benefits both the instructor and the student. According to Lam and Lawrence (2002), technology enables learners to exert control over their own learning processes and have simple access to knowledge that the instructor may be unable to supply. The usage of social media in everyday communication has grown in popularity. It is also utilized for collaborative learning, particularly when it comes to language acquisition. Social networking programs such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and a slew of others have exploded in popularity in the realm of communication (Riyanto, 2013). WhatsApp is the most current popular social network. WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform, proprietary instant messaging program for mobile devices. WhatsApp enables users to communicate with one another over their Internet connection. WhatsApp is similar to a chat application for mobile devices. Smartphones are gaining popularity, and WhatsApp is available on practically all of them. The Financial Times reports that "WhatsApp has done for text messaging on mobile phones what Skype did for international calling on landlines." (2008) (Cavus & Ibrahim).
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CHAPTER V