Perception of Vocational High School Students Toward English Movie With Subtitle: Particular Attention on Teaching Reading Skill

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This qualitative study investigates the perceptions of vocational high school students and English teachers regarding learning reading through English movies with subtitles. The research involves teachers and students of SMKN 1 Banjarbaru, using two stages: observation and interviews. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, interviews were conducted online via WhatsApp and through Google Forms. Qualitative data from observations and interviews were synthesized in narrative form. Findings show teacher support with recommendations on film suitability and appropriate duration, while students reported strong liking and support for the strategy.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPaper Templates

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time2 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Background of teaching reading

Problems in reading instruction

Importance of reading skill

Method and research approach

Research stages: observation and interviews

Data collection during Covid-19

Findings and recommendations

PERCEPTION OF VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TOWARD ENGLISH MOVIE WITH SUBTITLE, PARTICULAR ATTENTION ON TEACHING READING SKILL Mia Darmayanti Hengky Yudha Aprizani Islamic University Of Kalimantan Islamic University Of Kalimantan Islamic University Of Kalimantan ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is: to determine the perceptions or opinions of students and vocational high school teachers. About the implementation of learning strategies using English films, along with English subtitles as a medium for learning English, especially in reading. The subjects of this study were teachers and students of SMKN 1 Banjarbaru. This research uses a qualitative method. This research was conducted in 2 stages, the first was observation and the second was interviews. Observations were carried out at PLP 1. However, constrained by the current situation due to the Covid'19 pandemic, interviews were conducted online or through the WhatsApp application for interviews with teachers, and google form with students. To analyze qualitative data, data were obtained from observations and interviews with both subjects, which were then collected in narrative form. The results of the study concluded that the teacher agreed to the application of this learning strategy, with the suggestion that the film that was shown was a film that was appropriate for the students and used the appropriate duration for teaching and learning activities. While the results of the interviews with students were that they liked and strongly supported the learning strategy using this film media. Based on the research results, it is recommended that the teacher use the right method when implementing this learning strategy, so that students can easily follow the course of learning. Keyword : Perception, Student, Strategies, English, Reading, Qualitative, Interview, Teacher, Learning, Observation 1. INTRODUCTION In learning English, students are expected know to master all English skills by doing exercises as often as possible, these skills are listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This is based on the purpose of teaching English. And students are more emphasized to speak English and have a lot of memorizing vocabulary, but what should be emphasized to use English well by reading. Reading is oneof the most important skills. Reading skills are increasingly important in international communication. However, English teachers have not been able to give a maximum reading teaching. Though students need reading skills to get information and understanding through books, magazines, novels, essays, and the internet. Therefore, the need to read and retrieve information from various texts. English is taught as a foreign language in Indonesia, so there are some problems in teaching reading. One problem that can be found is the method used by the teachers. Many types of teaching methods have both negative and good effects on students' reading skills. So many students have difficulty getting ideas or meanings of texts. Another problem is the lack of student participation in class. For example when teachers dominate classroom activities, students may feel they do not have enough opportunities to actively participate. The lack of student participation is caused by the lack of interest and interest of students in learning to read, and the lack of participation can result in a lack of motivation in learning and all of that affects the reading comprehension of students. Reading is one of the important skills in English, because in reading course the students get more knowledge and information. Learning Reading skill is the most important component in the learning process and social interaction, because first, reading is an indispensable communication tool in society. Second, that the reading material produced in any time period in history is most influenced by social background. Third, the development, that during the period of recorded history reading has caused two very

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the study?

To determine the perceptions of students and vocational high school teachers about learning English reading using English films with subtitles.

How was the research conducted?

The study used a qualitative method with two stages: observation and interviews, with interviews carried out online via WhatsApp and Google Forms during the Covid-19 pandemic.

What conclusions were drawn from the results?

Teachers agreed with the learning strategy when films are suitable for students and used for an appropriate teaching duration, and students strongly supported the strategy using film media.

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