The Implementation of WhatsApp as Media in Teaching English Writing

Masdaliah Masdaliah(1*), Kisman Salija(2), Haryanto Atmowardoyo(3),

(1) Universitas Negeri Makassar
(2) Universitas Negeri Makassar
(3) Universitas Negeri Makassar
(*) Corresponding Author



Abstract


The Implementation of WhatsApp as media for teaching English Writing in English Language Teaching is common nowadays. This research aims to find out the implementation of WhatsApp media in teaching English writing in the Accounting Department, lecturer perception of teaching by using WhatsApp media, and the impacts of the implementation of WhatsApp media on students' learning achievement. This research is a case study using a single-case study type. This research was conducted at the Accounting Department of Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin of Makassar. The research subject was an English lecturer selected using the purposive sampling technique. This research found that the lecturer used WhatsApp learning media as an effective online learning medium in teaching English Writing in the EFL class at the Accounting Department of Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar. It is used through a step-by-step procedure that starts with creating a WhatsApp group, establishing rules, preparing the classroom for class use, distributing materials, and explaining materials using WhatsApp features, and providing assignments/tests and feedback. The lecturer had a positive perception of WhatsApp media. WhatsApp application is considered more practical and inexpensive for conducting online learning. Moreover, WhatsApp Application has an impact on students' achievement. However, it cannot be ascertained whether they do the assignments or tests submitted by students or not;


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WhatsApp; Online Learning; English Writing

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