DOI : https://doi.org/10.18517/ijaseit.14.5.20071

Bridging Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning through English Presentation Course

Andi Anto Patak (1), Rahmat Hidayat (2), Yazrina Yahya (3)
(1) Faculty of Languages and Literature, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Makassar, Indonesia
(2) Department of Information Technology, Politeknik Negeri Padang, Indonesia
(3) Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
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Patak, Andi Anto, et al. “Bridging Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning through English Presentation Course”. International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology, vol. 14, no. 5, Oct. 2024, pp. 1574-80, doi:10.18517/ijaseit.14.5.20071.
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This study investigated students' perceptions of synchronous and asynchronous learning in the context of English presentation skills. A qualitative descriptive design was employed, and data were collected from ten students enrolled in an English presentation course using convenience sampling. A semi-structured interview guide was developed to gather information from the participants' perspectives, ensuring they understood the study and their role in it. Thematic analysis was utilized to analyze the collected data, ensuring reliability and logical sorting of themes. To enhance internal validity, the interview guide was reviewed by experienced researchers, and both interviewers practiced the procedure to ensure consistency. Additionally, the resulting themes from the analysis were discussed with a different group of researchers to minimize potential biases. The study revealed that regular practice in forming simple past tense sentences and memorizing common irregular verbs are recommended and crucial for improving language skills. Contextual considerations are essential for choosing the correct tense. Synchronous learning encourages quick thinking, while asynchronous activities allow students to learn at their own pace and reinforce vocabulary. Consistent practice is crucial, and supplementing synchronous learning with asynchronous activities can enhance language skills. Asynchronous learning offers a valuable platform for pronunciation practice and enables students to progress at their own pace. These findings have practical implications for language educators, providing guidance on how to structure their teaching methods to best support their students' language learning.

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