JEES (Journal of English Educators Society)
Vol 5 No 2 (2020): October
Articles

Self-directed learning in spoken grammar activities using poster presentation


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  • Neni Marlina,
  • Nita Sari Narulita Dewi,
  • Yusup Supriyono
Neni Marlina
Teachers Education Faculty, Universitas Siliwangi Tasikmalaya, Indonesia
Nita Sari Narulita Dewi
Teacher Education Faculty, Universitas Siliwangi, Indonesia
Yusup Supriyono
Teacher Education Faculty, Universitas Siliwangi, Indonesia
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21070/jees.v5i2.955
Published October 1, 2020
Keywords
  • grammar,
  • spoken discourse,
  • poster presentation,
  • self-directed learning
How to Cite
Marlina, N., Dewi, N. S. N., & Supriyono , Y. (2020). Self-directed learning in spoken grammar activities using poster presentation. JEES (Journal of English Educators Society), 5(2), 171-176. https://doi.org/10.21070/jees.v5i2.955

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Abstract

Looking for opportunities to let learners take charge of their learning autonomously is a pivotal responsibility for the teacher. This study aims at visualizing learners’ self-directed learning in grammar in spoken discourse classroom through poster presentation. Poster presentations which are given to a small group repeatedly has contribution to cultivate not only their speaking opportunities but also self-directed learning, , critical reflection, and independent action. A small group poster presenter consisting of 4 members is recruited as participants of the study. Learners’ journals and a 45 minute-video observation are analyzed using thematic analysis dealing with learners’ self-directed learning. The findings reveal that through poster presentation, the learners’ self-directed learning is portrayed as they select appropriate activities and strategies to present the material by searching from a number of resources, prepare their performance when they want to present, and handle questions or arguments from visitors. Those findings learners’ self-motivation, self- responsibility, and also self-management in learning. This study provides information that the learners should be given opportunities to experience learning meaningfully that fosters their learning autonomy to achieve meaningful learning success.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Learners need meaningful tasks that facilitate their learning autonomy.
  • Poster presentation fosters learners’ motivation, self-responsibility, and self-management learning as foundations of learners’ self-directed learning.
  • The use of poster presentations should continue to be used and developed in order to provide many benefits for learners.
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