STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF USING SHORT ANIMATED VIDEO IN LISTENING NARRATIVE TEXT AT SMP NEGERI 32 PALEMBANG
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate students’ perceptions of using short animated videos in learning listening narrative texts at SMP Negeri 32 Palembang. The research focused on understanding how short animated videos influence students’ motivation, comprehension, and engagement in English listening activities. This study employed a mixed-method design, combining both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The participants were 30 ninth-grade students of SMP Negeri 32 Palembang in the academic year 2025/2026. The data were collected through a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The questionnaire consisted of 25 statements related to five aspects: interest and motivation, usefulness and effectiveness, ease of understanding, engagement and enjoyment, and technical quality. The interview was conducted with five students to gain deeper insights into their experiences. The quantitative results showed that the total mean score of students’ perceptions was 4.30, indicating a very positive response toward the use of short animated videos. The highest mean score was found in the aspect of interest and motivation (4.45), while the lowest was in ease of understanding (4.10). The qualitative findings supported the quantitative results, revealing that students felt more interested, motivated, and confident in learning listening through short animated videos. They also mentioned that visual cues, subtitles, and storytelling made it easier to understand the meaning and sequence of events in the narrative texts. However, a few students reported minor issues such as unclear pronunciation and fast speech in some videos experience.
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