Enhancing digital literacy through the role of YouTube video in English vocabulary learning: Students’ perception

Riska Maharani, Ilham Ilham

Abstract


YouTube is a valuable platform for learning English, providing an easily accessible medium for vocabulary acquisition. However, Grade 10 students at SMK Asima' Darul Falah in Bajur, West Nusa Tenggara, still struggle to use this technology fluently. Additionally, a lack of awareness and experience with YouTube as a learning tool contributes to their difficulties. This study aims to investigate students' perceptions of improving digital literacy through the use of YouTube for English vocabulary learning. Using a descriptive qualitative method, this study involved 15 students as respondents. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews. The questionnaire consisted of 15 questions with a 5-point Likert scale, distributed through Google Forms, while interviews assessed students' perceptions after using YouTube for learning. Data analysis included data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. The findings show that students perceive YouTube as a satisfying and useful tool for improving digital literacy and learning English vocabulary. In conclusion, Grade 10 students at SMK Asima' Darul Falah have a positive perception of the role of YouTube in improving digital literacy and English vocabulary learning, with additional access aiding their understanding and practice of vocabulary.


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.12928/iucee2024.v3i1.14666

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