Thesis Title: Students' Perception of Online Learning of English through Whatsapp Application in Grade Two of SMAN 5 Pinrang. Thesis Title: Students' Perception of Online Learning of English through Whatsapp Application in Grade Two of SMAN 5 Pinrang. Alhamdulillah, the grateful researcher prays to Allah Almighty and Merciful, for the guidance and blessing that the researcher can complete this thesis entitled “Students' Perception of Learning English Online through Whatsapp Application in Second Class of SMAN 5 Pinrang. ".
Title of thesis: Students' perception of online learning in English language through WhatsApp application in second grade of SMAN 5 pin grade. Students' perception of online learning in English language through Whatsapp application in the second grade of SMAN 5 Pinrang (under the supervision of Abd Rauf Ibrahim and MagdahalenaTjalla). The purpose of this study was to know students' perception of online English learning with Whatsapp application in second grade of SMAN 5 Pinrang.
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF APPENDICES
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
- Background
- Research Question
- Objective of Research
- Significances of the Research The significance of this research are
However, to promote students' active involvement and the delivery of meaningful learning in the online learning environments, it is also necessary to determine students' perceptions towards online learning. 2Kaushal Kumar Bhagat, Leon Yufeng Wu and Chun-Yen Chang, Developing and Validating Students' Perceptions of Online Word Learning (POSTOL), (Educational Technology & Society,19, No.1,2016), p. Based on the above explanation, the researcher was interested in conducting research entitled “Students perception of online learning in English language using WhatsApp application in second grade of SMAN 5 Pinrang.
The research question of this research is How are students' perception of English language online learning through WhatsApp application at the second grade of SMAN 5 Pinrang. Based on the problem statement above, the purpose of the research is to find out about students' perception of English language online learning through WhatsApp application at the second grade SMAN 5 Pinrang. The teacher can know about students' perception of English language online learning through WhatsApp application, the teacher can make it if they refer to how to make creative about learning process through online media.
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Previous Researh Findings
Laxmi Mustika Cakrawati “Students' Perceptions of Using Online Learning Planes in the EFL Classroom” Due to the rapid advancement of technology, teachers need to integrate technology into the classroom to engage students who are considered digital natives. Both Edmodo and Quipper are widely used as online learning platforms by English teachers in teaching and learning. This study focuses on students' perceptions of the use of an online learning platform in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom.6.
Where previous research examines the effectiveness and perceptions of students regarding the use of WhatsApp and online media in learning. As well as researchers examining students' perceptions of using WhatsApp as a tool for learning English online. So, the researcher will focus on students' perception of English language in online learning through whatsApp application.
Some Pertinent Ideas 1. The Concept of Perception
- The Concept of Online Learning
- Conceptual Framework
Examples include the correct location of the information on the screen, the attributes of the screen (color, 20 Robby Benson and Charlotte Brack, Online Learning and Assessment in Higher Education, (Chandos Publishing: USA, 2010), p. 58- 59. images, text size, etc.), the pace of the information and the mode of delivery (audio, images, animations, video). Use advanced organizers to activate an existing cognitive structure or to provide the information to record the details of the lesson.
Online learning can take advantage of the computer's processing and visual capabilities to present information maps to students or require students to generate information maps using mapping software. Online learning materials should include an activity at the beginning of the learning session to connect with students. Simulation of the real situation, using real life cases, should be part of the learning.
Based on some of the explanations above, it can be concluded that WhatsApp is an alternative that can be used as a means of communication today. WhatsApp is as one of the most influential social media and widely used by people in Indonesia.
Research Design
Location and Duration of the Research
Focus of the Research
Subject of the Study
The number of class two was eight classes with a total of 225 students and took 32 students as the subject of this research and took 4 students each class and used random sampling to select the subject.
Instrument of the Research
In this study, the researcher took the second class as the population in this research. The instrument used in this research for the accuracy of the data produced was by using a likert scale. According to Sugiyon, the Likert scale is used to measure the attitude, opinion and perception of a person or group about a social phenomenon.30.
Procedure of Collecting Data
Procedure of Data Analysis
For the last steps, the conclusion was drawn from the collected data questionnaire, the researcher drew a valid conclusion from the analysis which consists of describing the research result.
FINDING AND DISCUSSION
Finding
Based on the above table, the Data shows that more than half of the students disagree with the statement, namely 122. Based on the above table, the Data shows that more than half of the students agree with the statement, namely 98. Based on the above table, the Data shows , that more than half of the students, namely 103, agree with the statement.
Based on the above table, the data shows that more than half of the students disagree with the statement, namely 103. Based on the above table, the data shows that more than half of the students are neutral to the statement, namely 106. Based on the Table above, The data show that more than half of the students agree with the statement, namely 95.
Based on the table above, the data shows that more than half of the students agree with the statement, namely 112. Based on the table above, the data shows that more than half of the students are neutral about the statement, namely 82. Based on The table above shows that more than half of the students are neutral towards the statement, namely 101.
Based on the table above, The data shows that more than half of the students agree with the statement, namely 97. Based on the table above, The data shows that more than half of the students agree with the statement, namely 109. the table above, The data shows that more than half of the students are neutral with the statement, namely 98.
Based on the table above, the data shows that more than half of the students disagree with the statement, namely 114.
Discussion
5 students are neutral in relation to the students' motivation and learning activities. Furthermore, the perception of students here is built on three dimensions, namely understanding, vision and action according to Vernon35, where students know how to use whatsapp in online learning which can be seen in item no. 1 and in addition the students also found it easier to learn to use the whatsapp application contained in item no.
10 And moreover the students gave positive actions, where the students where the students felt that they were helped to increase their knowledge in the English language, which can be seen in point no. Moreover, WhatsApp is not only a sent media but can also be used as an online learning medium. WhatsApp application is used to communicate and WhatsApp is an alternative communication media tool that is widely used by students today, plus WhatsApp application also provides a group chat feature to make it easier to discuss or provide information through groups such as students of communication sciences.
The majority of communication science faculty use the WhatsApp application to share news, exchange ideas, discuss all kinds of information about the world of colleges or information outside the university or just joke with friends.36 In accordance with the above theory where WhatsApp is an alternative tool as a communication media and easier to discuss or provide information through groups such as communication studies students. 13 (With online learning via WhatsApp I can follow the learning wherever I am) and this item is also the highest item of the 20 questionnaires with a total score of 76.88. This means that many students agree on the benefits of WhatsApp, which can make it easier for students to access education wherever they are.
Moreover, of the types of online learning that represent several types, the first point is dominant, namely the explanation of the main components in online education that are activities, resources and support. So, it can be concluded that SMAN 5 students have a high perception with a total score of 62.11 which is included in the strong category. And this also relates to the results found by the author, where students find it easy to use whatsapp in online learning and they are also punctual in collecting assignments.
In addition, students are also much more aware of using WhatsApp in learning, where students find it useful to increase their knowledge of English, which as a whole is also supported by the perception theory.
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
Conclusion
Suggestion
Students must still maintain good perceptions because by maintaining good perceptions students can also produce good actions.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Students' perceptions of the twists and turns of e-learning amid the Covid 19 outbreak. Septiani, Tegisa Dwi,2019.Students' perception of online gaming practice and their vocabulary ability in English related to online gaming.
APPENDICES
Questionnaire
Questionnare
Keterangan
Students’ Respond
4 Terkadang saya tidak jujur dalam memberikan tugas kepada guru ketika saya menggunakan WhatsApp dalam proses pembelajaran online. 8 Saya merasa penggunaan WhatsApp untuk pembelajaran online tidak membantu saya meningkatkan pengetahuan bahasa Inggris saya. 12 Saya merasa lebih mudah berkomunikasi dengan guru melalui aplikasi WhatsApp dibandingkan pembelajaran tatap muka.
17 Saya yakin dengan menggunakan WhatsApp dalam proses pembelajaran online, nilai saya akan meningkat (lebih baik).
