TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION OF DIGITAL MEDIA UTILIZATION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING: TRENDS, BENEFITS, AND CHALLENGES AT NURUL CHOTIB AL-QODIRI IV

Pangestu, Ayu Puja (2024) TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION OF DIGITAL MEDIA UTILIZATION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING: TRENDS, BENEFITS, AND CHALLENGES AT NURUL CHOTIB AL-QODIRI IV. Undergraduate thesis, UIN KH ACHMAD SIDDIQ JEMBER.

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Abstract

Key Words: Teachers’ Perception, Digital Media Utilization, English Language Teaching
The utilization of digital media in English Language Teaching (ELT) has become increasingly significant in shaping teaching and learning practices. This study was conducted at Nurul Chotib Al-Qodiri IV, a foundation equipped with facilities such as projectors, computer labs, sound systems, and other digital tools, which support digital media integration in teaching activities. These facilities, alongside its diverse educational levels ranging from elementary to vocational high schools, made the institution a compelling choice for this research.
This study aimed to answer the following research questions: What are the teachers’ perceptions of digital media utilization in English Language Teaching at Nurul Chotib Al-Qodiri IV? Specifically, it explored: a) the trends of digital media utilization in English Language Teaching at Nurul Chotib Al-Qodiri IV, b) the benefits of digital media utilization in English Language Teaching at Nurul Chotib Al-Qodiri IV, and c) the challenges of digital media utilization in English Language Teaching at Nurul Chotib Al-Qodiri IV. The objectives of this research were to identify the patterns of digital media usage, understand teachers’ perspectives on its benefits, and analyze the obstacles encountered during its implementation.
A qualitative approach with a case study design was employed in this research. Data were collected through interviews and observations involving six English teachers from elementary to vocational high school levels at Nurul Chotib Al-Qodiri IV. The participants were selected based on specific criteria: holding a bachelor’s degree in English education and having at least three years of teaching experience. Data were analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldana model, which includes data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. To ensure the validity of the data, triangulation techniques were applied. Technique triangulation validated data for the first research question, while source triangulation ensured accuracy for the second and third research questions.
The findings revealed that the trend of digital media utilization includes platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Wordwall, which are supported by institutional resources. Teachers acknowledged that there were several challenges faced while using digital media in the classroom, including: a) Technical issues, b) Lack of teacher understanding in using digital media, c) Limited exposure of students to digital media, d) Difficulty in adapting or creating content that is appropriate to the material.

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