Students’ Experience On Using Audio And Video In Listening Class At Iain Langsa

This research investigates the impact of audio and video materials on students' experiences in ESL listening classes at IAIN Langsa. The study aims to comprehend students' attitudes, assess their impact on engagement, motivation, and listening comprehension development, and identify effective integration strategies. Employing a qualitative approach, the research utilized in-depth interviews as the primary data collection method. Thematic analysis was applied to discern patterns and insights from the gathered data which steps such as initial coding, generating themes, review and refinement, theme definition and name, mapping and interpretation. Findings revealed a spectrum of attitudes, with most students expressing interest and perceived benefits of audio/video for improving comprehension or exposure to diverse accents. Positive attitudes aligned with established language learning motivation theories. Neutral perspectives warranted further probing into potential barriers to engagement. Students reported audio/video assisted in developing particular listening skills like differentiating word boundaries or speech rates compared to traditional instruction. Aligning with second language acquisition theories emphasizing comprehensible input, multimedia materials provided authentic linguistic exposure. Participants proposed learner-centered integration approaches balancing audio/video formats, leveraging authentic materials, promoting interactivity, and offering teacher guidance to optimize utility. The study concludes audio/video positively shape the ESL listening instruction landscape at IAIN Langsa by boosting motivation and comprehension development. However, accounting for varied attitudes through dynamic, personalized integration grounded in pedagogical theory is vital for an engaging, student-centered classroom experience. Recommendations include the integration of varied multimedia resources, prioritization of authentic materials for comprehensive language exposure, and the adoption of effective strategies for enhanced ESL listening instruction at IAIN Langsa.