University Student's Perceptions on English Online Learning during Covid-19 pandemic

Abstract

Abstract:This study aims to investigate the university students’ perception on English online learning and students’ obstacles faced during Covid-19 pandemic. the researcher used qualitative approach with descriptive qualitative design. The participants of this research were 30 students of second semester of non- English Department of University Islam Malang. To investigate students’ perceptions and students’ obstacles on English online learning, the researcher used two instruments, online questionnaire and offline interview as the method for collecting data. The findings of this study showed that, firstly. There were some of the students who faced a problem due to they cannot understand the material during online learning, unstable internet networks, and expensive internet quota prices. Not only that, the students feel that they less motivated in learning English during online learning due several factors. And the last, the constrains faced during online learning are unstable internet networks, expensive internet quota prices, students’ lack of understanding material, and the lack of seriousness of students in learning during online learning. All in all, the students have a negative perception on English online learning during Covid-19 pandemic. Keywords: Students’ Perception, Online Learning