Enhancing English Productive Skills Learning through Technology-Mediated Instructions: Meeting Students’ Expectations and Needs

Nur Lailatul Aqromi; Adi Surya Irawan

doi:10.18860/jeasp.v8i1.33187

Enhancing English Productive Skills Learning through Technology-Mediated Instructions: Meeting Students’ Expectations and Needs

Nur Lailatul Aqromi, Adi Surya Irawan

Abstract

This study examines the qualitative enhancement of students’ English productive skills, explicitly speaking and writing, following an eight-session Basic English course employing technology-facilitated teaching. At the outset, students completed a questionnaire to express their expectations, particularly concerning improving their English productive skills. Throughout the course, students participated in eight sessions that integrated technology-enhanced learning tools, such as Quizizz, video presentations, and augmented PowerPoint slides. Additionally, students were encouraged to explore and present their ideas using various technological platforms. Following the completion of the sessions, a final questionnaire and interviews were carried out to assess the effectiveness of the instruction. The findings demonstrated substantial enhancements in students' written and spoken proficiency, encompassing heightened speaking confidence, broadened vocabulary, and improved writing ability. The findings suggest that integrating technology in instructional approaches significantly enhances students' learning experiences and successfully fulfills their initial expectations.

Keywords: English class, students’ expectations, English speaking, English writing, technology in class, teaching with technology

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18860/jeasp.v8i1.33187