Students’ Perception on Using Synchronous Learning for Listening Skill at Fourth- Semester Students of University of Islam Malang
Abstract
Indonesia has undergone transition from offline to online, several institutions adapted synchronous learning which all participants, including the teacher and students, take part in the learning process at the same time and interact directly with each other. Listening is part of four Basic English language skills that focused on getting the meaning of something we heard. However, mastering listening skill in foreign language is not easy, each student has a different listening skill and there are limitation of teaching in online setting. Therefore, in this study, the researcher aims to explore students’ perception towards the implementation of synchronous learning on listening skill.
This research is conducted using descriptive qualitative research to answer the research questions. The participants in this study consist of 44 students from the 4th semester in English language department at the University of Islam Malang who fill the questionnaire and 3 of them participated in interview. The instrument used in this study is questionnaire and semi-structured interview about the implementation of synchronous learning in listening skill. The data analysed qualitative data analysis including, display data, reduction data and conclusion.
The result shows that synchronous learning is a good alternative to face to face learning due to its intractability adaptability, and usability. Synchronous learning found to be satisfactory in terms of facilitating communication in distant learning, enables direct learning in pandemic situation, and maintain good communication between lecturer and students. However, it is also true that the interaction in the classroom is still limited. Connectivity and learning cost also became major problems that the students encounter in synchronous learning. There are two students tend to choose classroom learning, as it does not require decent internet. The study suggested to ensure good control over the participants when they give information, so the information received is more valid.
Key Words: Perception, Synchronous Learning, Listening Skill.