THE USE OF MULTIMEDIA IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING: A CASE STUDY AT STATE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 16 OF PALEMBANG

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study entitled the used of Multimedia in English Language Teaching (a case study at

State Junior High School 16 of Palembang) is intended to figure out how the use of Multimedia in English

language teaching to the first levels. Learning to read any language is a complex process that depends

initially on multiple decoding skills. Once children are able to master decoding skills, the influence of other

variables in the reading progress is more noticeable. Learning and teaching a foreign language needs a lot

of patience, energy, time, creativity and competence. The success of the teaching and learning of foreign

language skills including English is determined by a number of factors such as students, teachers, teaching

methods, techniques, and instructional Multimedia. English teaching Multimedia are very important for

teacher to help students acquire new concept of the skills and language competences. English has been

taught at primary level due to its important role. English teachers in this level need more knowledge about

children in mastering English. It is done because children have certain characteristics that differ from adult

learners. There are still many fascinating discussions that might be interesting to find out the real situation

in the implementation of Multimedia in English language teaching, especially to children. The study

employed case study research design. The used of multimedia in English language teaching. There are some

variable which observe by the researcher, there are: Computer, Internet, Print text, and Movie. According

to the students’ competencies, the teacher builds up new atmosphere in teaching learning process by using

pint text in reading, speaking, writing and vocabulary. The used of movie help the students in all

competencies, such as reading, speaking, listening, writing and vocabulary teaching learning process. By

using multimedia can beneficial for some students who can adjust the idea of teaching media that are fun,

pleasure, and interesting. However, if these things are not entirely applied, challenges may appear in

applying it.

Keywords: English language, multimedia, teaching