Weblog-Based Learning and Classroom-Based Learning with High, Adequate, and Low Motivation Indonesian Primary EFL Learners

Abstract

As teaching English in Elementary school enters the mainstream classroom, young learners face numerous challenges. The terms of weblog-based learning technique (WBL) and classroom-based learning technique (CBL) are each used to help young learners in learning integrated English. Particularly, this current study aimed to 1) find out the effect of students with high, adequate, and low motivation towards their English achievements through Weblog-based learning (WBL) and Classroom-Based Learning (CBL); 2) to examine WBL compared to CBL as teaching techniques in improving English language skills of students with different level of motivations; and 3) to show the interaction among teaching techniques and motivations to students' mastery of English language skill. Mixed method research with sequential explanatory was employed. 2 x 3 factorial design of experimental research was carried out, involving two groups and employing pre-test, treatments, and post-test. Data from English cognitive test were analysed using two-way ANOVA. Sixty participants were assigned at the fifth grade at one of private Islamic schools in Indonesia. The result shows that the level of significance by using WBL and CBL were smaller than 0.05 (5%) which showed the improvement on both techniques. However, the result of the study proved that WBL is more effective to improve the learners' English language skills than CBL. Both of techniques and the students' motivations to English language skills do not show any interactions. It indicates that either the implementation of WBL or CBL could help students in mastering English to overall motivations.