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Students‘ Utilization Podcast As A Learning Tool to Writing Opinion Letter (A Case Study At SMKN 4 Pandeglang)
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Writing an opinion letter is a crucial skill in the context of English as a
Foreign Language (EFL) which demands critical thinking and the construction of
logical arguments. This study addresses the persistent challenges faced by students
at SMKN 4 Pandeglang, namely low writing motivation, difficulty in composing
coherent ideas, and a minimal exposure to authentic texts that could serve as
models for argumentation. This research aims to analyze the process of utilizing
podcasts as an instructional tool in writing opinion letters, assess the quality of
students' writing after the intervention, and identify the constraints and strategies
employed by the teacher during implementation.
This study employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. The
participants were 14 students from the XI TKJT-A class at SMKN 4 Pandeglang.
Data were collected through observation, semi-structured interviews with the
teacher and students, questionnaires, and document analysis of the students' writing
assignments.
The findings indicate that the utilization of podcasts represents a highly
effective pedagogical breakthrough for enhancing argumentative writing skills.
There was a significant improvement in the quality of students' opinion letters,
reaching an average score of 80. The most notable increases were observed in the
Content and Vocabulary components, validating the success of podcasts as an
authentic resource for stimulating ideas, overcoming writer's block, and enriching
technical lexicon. However, the implementation faced key constraints, primarily
related to technical infrastructure limitations unstable internet access and
inadequate device ownership and a recurring issue in the accuracy of Grammatical
Structure and formal Language.
It
is
concluded that podcasts successfully function as a rich and
contemporary source of argumentative input for students in a vocational context.
Although there is clear pedagogical success, the optimal continuation of this
implementation is heavily dependent on addressing the infrastructural challenges
within the school environment.
Annisa Shulawati - Personal Name
SKRIPSI TBI 2602
421
Text
English
2025
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xv + 141 hlm.; 18 x 25 cm
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