THE ENGLISH STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF ONLINE READING COMPREHENSION CLASS

Abstract

Abstract : The aim of this study is to explore students' perceptions of online reading comprehension class in eighth-grade students at SMP Islam Soerjo Alam. The research design utilized in this study is descriptive qualitative. The participants in this research are 35 students from classes VIII A and VIII B. A questionnaire consisting of 30 statements was used as the data collection instrument. Google Forms was employed to gather the data, and the results were used for data analysis. The findings of this study indicate that students hold favorable views towards online reading comprehension learning due to the utilization of advanced technology, which generates satisfaction and novel experiences in online reading. Moreover, online reading comprehension offers benefits, such as the opportunity to enhance skills through the utilization of translation tools. By leveraging the various features of these tools, students can improve their reading comprehension. However, the study also identifies some drawbacks of online reading comprehension learning that students perceive, such as interference from digital platform tools and unstable internet connectivity.

Keywords : Perception, Online Reading Comprehension