Reading comprehension is an important component that is always used in English learning. One of t... more Reading comprehension is an important component that is always used in English learning. One of the English skills that students must master is reading. Therefore, an appropriate reading media for students is needed. Webtoon is a digital comic that is accessed using the internet which is currently being used by gadget users. Based on PERMENDIKBUD which states to use technology in learning. So the webtoon is a media that smells of technology that can be used by students. however, not many studies have examined students 'perceptions of webtoons, most of them only examined their use but not students' perceptions. So this research was conducted to determine students 'perceptions of the webtoon in improving students' reading comprehension. This study uses a quantitative method and uses a questionnaire. Respondents of this study were 7th semester students majoring in English education at the State Islamic University of North Sumatra.
Development and the benefits of written feedback in L2 writing that focuses on students' percepti... more Development and the benefits of written feedback in L2 writing that focuses on students' perceptions using theory from Vygotsky. This article discusses the benefits of feedback in which the researcher enrolls several students. There are eleven students who participated in this study as participants, 6 female and 4 male majoring in English education took part in this study voluntarily after the researcher explained to them the purpose of the study. This study aims to assess students about the benefits of written feedback and to show how the concept of the Proximal Development Zone (ZPD) is relevant to the feedback process in L2. This research uses qualitative and quantitative approaches. The researcher also uses theory from Vygotsky, about the Proximal Zone of Development (ZPD) in her research. Based on the results of the research conducted by the researcher, it was found that written feedback helps students improve the quality and writing skills, encourage students to think critically, and encourages student independence. In addition, there is implication of the research where social interaction during the feedback activity can helps students develop their ZPD.
Reading comprehension is an important component that is always used in English learning. One of t... more Reading comprehension is an important component that is always used in English learning. One of the English skills that students must master is reading. Therefore, an appropriate reading media for students is needed. Webtoon is a digital comic that is accessed using the internet which is currently being used by gadget users. Based on PERMENDIKBUD which states to use technology in learning. So the webtoon is a media that smells of technology that can be used by students. however, not many studies have examined students 'perceptions of webtoons, most of them only examined their use but not students' perceptions. So this research was conducted to determine students 'perceptions of the webtoon in improving students' reading comprehension. This study uses a quantitative method and uses a questionnaire. Respondents of this study were 7th semester students majoring in English education at the State Islamic University of North Sumatra.
Development and the benefits of written feedback in L2 writing that focuses on students' percepti... more Development and the benefits of written feedback in L2 writing that focuses on students' perceptions using theory from Vygotsky. This article discusses the benefits of feedback in which the researcher enrolls several students. There are eleven students who participated in this study as participants, 6 female and 4 male majoring in English education took part in this study voluntarily after the researcher explained to them the purpose of the study. This study aims to assess students about the benefits of written feedback and to show how the concept of the Proximal Development Zone (ZPD) is relevant to the feedback process in L2. This research uses qualitative and quantitative approaches. The researcher also uses theory from Vygotsky, about the Proximal Zone of Development (ZPD) in her research. Based on the results of the research conducted by the researcher, it was found that written feedback helps students improve the quality and writing skills, encourage students to think critically, and encourages student independence. In addition, there is implication of the research where social interaction during the feedback activity can helps students develop their ZPD.
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