Uncovering University Students’ Self-Directed Learning Strategies In Learning Pronunciation Through Youtube English Song Lyric Video

Risky Wahyuni, Eka (2024) Uncovering University Students’ Self-Directed Learning Strategies In Learning Pronunciation Through Youtube English Song Lyric Video. Undergraduate thesis, UIN KH Achmad Siddiq Jember.

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Abstract

Keywords: Self-Directed Learning Strategies, Pronunciation, YouTube English Song Lyric Video
In the digital era, YouTube has become a popular resource for university students in enhancing their pronunciation skills independently. On the other hand, academic research focusing on the self-directed learning strategies in using English song lyric video on YouTube is highly limited. Therefore, it is imperative to delve into the self-directed learning strategies adopted by students who have utilized English song lyric videos on YouTube as their learning medium for independent pronunciation acquisition.
This study aims to investigate the self-directed learning strategies of university students in learning pronunciation through English song lyric videos on YouTube. The focus of this study is to find out the self-directed learning strategies implemented by university students in learning pronunciation through YouTube English song lyric video.
This research used a qualitative approach and descriptive qualitative as the research design. This research was conducted at English Education Department of UIN KH Ahcmad Siddiq Jember. Meanwhile, the researcher chose purposive sampling from English Education Department in the batch of 2020-2023 students. Data were collected through interview and open questionnaire. In addition, this study used thematic analysis as the data analysis techniques and used the step guide from Braun and Clark. Finally, data validity was clarified through data triangulation and member check.
The findings of this research indicated that students exhibited high enthusiasm in enhancing their pronunciation skills, with lyric videos serving as the primary resource. They emphasized flexibility in selecting materials based on their preferences and mood. The research highlighted the importance of consistency and perseverance in self-directed learning, with students reporting significant improvement after engaging in 5 to 12 intensive study sessions. Students employed a variety of strategies, including listening and imitating, reading lyrics, and analyzing vocabulary, to enhance their pronunciation. They also utilized various resources, such as online dictionaries and YouTube features, to support their learning. Self-evaluation was key, with students actively reflected on their progress through audio recordings and receiving feedback from peers and instructors. This research provided valuable guidance regarding strategies to be implemented by students who want to use YouTube English song lyrics video as a medium for learning pronunciation independently so that students can get learning strategy patterns that lead to effective learning and this can also open up new potential for independent learning.

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