WhatsApp as Media in Teaching and Learning English

Perceptions and Challenges in Vocational High School

Authors

  • Lilik Nur Hayati Universitas Islam Majapahit
  • Rini Lindawati Universitas Islam Majapahit
  • Nurhayati Ganinda Universitas Islam Majapahit

Keywords:

WhatsApp, Teaching and Learning English, Perceptions, Challenges

Abstract

This research aims to (1) find out the teachers’ perceptions of using WhatsApp as media  in teaching english, (2) know the students perceptions of using WhatsApp as media in learning english and (3) describe the teachers’ perceptions of using WhatsApp as media in teaching english. The researchers conducted a Mixed method research. The subject of this research were one of the english teacher and Students in X-JB’s class of SMK Pgri Sooko Mojokerto. The data were collected through Interview and Questionnaire. The results showed that the teacher and students had positive perceptions of using WhatsApp as media in teaching and learning English. Moreover, students experience more active improvement in class discussions and more enthusiastic, but from this good change, there are challenges faced by the teacher. Teacher must be brave against these challenges because we are teachers, whatever challenges we have to face in order for learning to be successful.

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2020-07-27

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2020): July Issues 2020

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