PERSEPSI SISWA SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS TENTANG PENGGUNAAN SMARTPHONE SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS

Abstract

In her previous-related study the researcher discussed about the digital learning model aiming at educating Indonesian students and English language teaching and learning practitioners in increasing the listening and speaking skills in English (Wahyuni, 2017). Meanwhile in this research, the researcher focused on the students’ perception on the use of smartphone as an English learning media especially for Indonesian Secondary High School (SMA) students. This is the type of concurrent mix (combination) research whose qualitative method is more highly used than its quantitative method. Data collecting techniques in this research are survey study with Likert-scaled questionnaire, direct observation, and interview. The survey result then classified and ranked statistically to know the frequency level of the smartphone use in learning English as well as to encounter students’ perception on it.To present more comprehensive data and information, the research result then quantitatively illustrated in an appropriate chart or diagram, and qualitatively described in narrative form. The implication about the use of smart phone is presented as well to give more insightful view for the students or teachers about how to maximize the advantages of smart phone media in learning English.