The language teaching and learning media used in English language teaching for z generation at Grade VIII SMPN 1 Langga Payung

Amelia, Puspita (2025) The language teaching and learning media used in English language teaching for z generation at Grade VIII SMPN 1 Langga Payung. Undergraduate thesis, UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan.

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Abstract

This research aims to identify the language learning media used by English teachers in teaching English for Generation Z students at Grade VIII of SMPN 1 Langga Payung. It also explores the challenges encountered by both teachers and students in the process of using media in language instruction. This study uses a de-scriptive qualitative method with observation and interviews as the primary instru-ments. The subjects of this study are two English teachers and ten students from two different Grade VIII classes.The findings show that teachers used various types of learning media, including audio media (songs, YouTube audio), visual media (text-books, realia, PowerPoint), and audio-visual media (videos, Wordwall). These media were selected to accommodate the learning preferences of Generation Z, who are digital natives and respond well to interactive, technology-based instruction. Despite the effectiveness of the media in increasing engagement and comprehension, several challenges were identified, such as internet instability, unfamiliarity with digital tools, and students’ tendency to become distracted. The study concludes that using varied and appropriate learning media contributes significantly to a more dynamic and engaging English learning process, especially for Gen Z learners.

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