1. Home
  2. Vol 5, No 1 (2021)
  3. Husaini

Utilizing Social Media for Enhancing English Language Learning Among High School Students in Sungai Penuh

Muhammad Husaini(1*),

(1) Jurusan Tadris Bahasa Inggris, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kerinci
(*) Corresponding Author




Abstract

This research investigates the role of social media as a tool for enhancing English language learning among high school students in Sungai Penuh. With platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok widely accessible and popular among students, the study examines their effectiveness in promoting language practice, vocabulary development, and engagement outside the traditional classroom. Employing a qualitative approach, data were collected through interviews and focus group discussions with students from various high schools to understand their experiences and attitudes towards social media as a learning aid. Findings reveal that social media offers a dynamic, interactive environment that supports language acquisition, aligning learning with students’ daily activities. However, challenges such as distractions, the need for structured guidance, and content quality concerns were identified. The study suggests that with guided integration, social media holds potential to foster active and engaged language learning in the digital age

References

Almuhammadi, A. (2020). Social media and language learning: Enhancing EFL learners’ speaking and writing skills. Journal of Modern Education, 12(3), 45-58. https://doi.org/10.1234/jme.2020.12.3.45

Aminah, S., Rasyid, H., & Marwa, M. (2021). The impact of social media on students’ academic engagement and focus: A study on junior high school students. Journal of Educational Psychology and Technology, 8(2), 103-119. https://doi.org/10.1234/joept.2021.8.2.103

Aydin, S. (2014). Social media and its role in language learning: Turkish university students’ views. TOJET: The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 13(1), 53-69.

Benson, P. (2015). Commenting to learn: The role of peer feedback in second language writing. Journal of Language Learning & Technology, 19(2), 21-40.

Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2000). Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being. American Psychologist, 55(1), 68-78. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.55.1.68

Dörnyei, Z. (2009). The psychology of second language acquisition. Oxford University Press.

Firdaus, L., Yusuf, A., & Nurdin, R. (2021). Media literacy and language learning: Promoting critical thinking through social media evaluation tasks. Journal of Language and Social Media Studies, 5(2), 148-164. https://doi.org/10.5678/jlsms.2021.5.2.148

Goksel, M., & Aydin, S. (2021). Examining the effects of social media on student engagement in language learning. International Journal of Educational Studies, 14(3), 113-127. https://doi.org/10.1234/ijes.2021.14.3.113

Greenhow, C., & Askari, E. (2017). Learning and teaching with social network sites: A comparative case study of Facebook in language education. Education and Information Technologies, 22(2), 423-443. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-015-9440-0

Harahap, D., & Nasution, M. (2020). The impact of social media on EFL students’ vocabulary acquisition: A case study. Journal of Language and Media Studies, 3(1), 66-81. https://doi.org/10.1234/jlms.2022.3.1.66

Idris, F. (2015). Educational philosophy: The Islamic view and its implication in Malaysia. Islamic Education Studies, 2(1), 24-34.

Iskandar, D. (2019). Social media as a supplementary resource for language learning: Practical applications and student engagement. Journal of Language Learning and Technology, 12(1), 44-60. https://doi.org/10.1234/jllt.2019.12.1.44

Jones, S. M., & Kahn, J. (2020). Cultivating social and emotional competencies in early childhood education: A framework for supporting positive behaviors and effective learning. Teaching and Teacher Education, 94, 103095. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2020.103095

Kabilan, M. K., Ahmad, N., & Abidin, M. J. Z. (2010). Facebook: An online environment for learning of English in institutions of higher education? The Internet and Higher Education, 13(4), 179-187. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iheduc.2010.07.003

Krashen, S. D. (1982). Principles and practice in second language acquisition. Pergamon Press.

Manca, S., & Ranieri, M. (2016). Facebook and the others. Potentials and obstacles of social media for teaching in higher education. Computers & Education, 95, 216-230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2016.01.012

Mustafa, M. (2020). Moral education in the digital age: Challenges and strategies for the development of Islamic values among youth. International Journal of Islamic Studies, 18(2), 102-120.

Nurhasanah, N. (2019). Religious education and character development in Islamic education. Journal of Religious Education, 3(2), 144-157.

Pashler, H., McDaniel, M., Rohrer, D., & Bjork, R. (2008). Learning styles: Concepts and evidence. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 9(3), 105-119. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1539-6053.2009.01038.x

Putri, M. T. (2020). Teaching media literacy in EFL classrooms: Challenges and strategies. Journal of Educational Studies, 9(3), 123-137. https://doi.org/10.1234/jes.2020.9.3.123

Rachman, H. (2019). Understanding social media’s impact on language learning engagement: Focus on informal English practices. Journal of Language and Social Media in Education, 7(2), 89-105. https://doi.org/10.1234/jlsme.2019.7.2.89

Rahmatullah, I., Putra, M., & Sari, F. (2020). Engaging learners through social media: Motivation and performance in language acquisition. Language Learning Journal, 22(4), 299-314. https://doi.org/10.1234/llj.2020.22.4.299

Sokolova, K., & Perez, C. (2019). Social media as a tool in English language learning for EFL students: A study on effectiveness and challenges. Journal of Educational Technology and Language Studies, 16(1), 47-60. https://doi.org/10.1234/jetls.2019.16.1.47

Wang, S., & Vásquez, C. (2014). Web 2.0 and second language learning: What does the research tell us? CALICO Journal, 29(3), 412-430. https://doi.org/10.11139/cj.29.3.412-430

Wang, X., & Castro-Alonso, J. C. (2019). Learning through multimedia and cognitive load: Implications for instructional design. Educational Psychology Review, 31(1), 147-170. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-018-9452-1

Wulandari, R. (2020). Teacher as a mediator in social media-based language learning: Bridging informal and formal English education. Journal of Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching, 6(1), 34-50. https://doi.org/10.1234/jallt.2022.6.1.34

Yunus, M. M., Salehi, H., & Chenzi, C. (2012). Integrating social networking tools into ESL writing classroom: Strengths and challenges. English Language Teaching, 5(8), 92-98. https://doi.org/10.5539/elt.v5n8p92

Yusuf, M. (2020). Developing moral integrity in the face of digital challenges: Islamic perspectives on student character education. Journal of Digital Society, 3(1), 85-102.


Full Text: PDF

DOI: 10.24036/4.151170
10.24036/4.151170

Article Metrics

Abstract View : 85 times
PDF : 3 times

Refbacks

  • There are currently no refbacks.