ESTD PERPUSTAKAAN UNTAD
ESTD PERPUSTAKAAN UNTAD
| JudulINVESTIGASI FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KINERJA SISWA PADA SESI MENDENGARKAN PADA TES BAHASA INGGRIS SEBAGAI BAHASA ASING (TOEFL): STUDI KASUS DI PROGRAM PASCASARJANA STUDI PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS UNIVERSITAS TADULAKO |
| Nama: ALFIAN FERDIAN TOMPUNU |
| Tahun: 2024 |
| Abstrak Given the TOEFL's role as a crucial criterion for university admissions, graduation requirements, and scholarships in Indonesia. Its comprehensive evaluation, particularly the listening section, is crucial for assessing students' abilities to understand and interpret spoken English in academic and professional settings. Mastery of these listening skills is vital for success in classrooms, workplaces, and broader community interactions. However, despite holding bachelor's degrees in English Education, many students at Tadulako University struggle to achieve the required scores in the TOEFL listening section, with a notable number scoring poorly. This research aims to investigate the factors affecting the listening section performance of students in the English Education Study Program at Tadulako University and to explore the strategies they use to overcome these challenges. A qualitative case study approach was employed, involving purposive sampling to select subjects that consisted of nine students. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, providing detailed insights into the factors influencing students' listening performance. The data was then analyzed using thematic analysis to identify patterns and themes within the responses. The data revealed several key factors impacting students' listening performance, including accent and speed of speech, lack of focus, unfamiliar conversation themes, lack of experience with the TOEFL test, anxiety and external factors such as low audio quality and background noise. Students employed various strategies to manage these challenges, such as finding keywords, pay attention to the second speaker, regular practice, exposure to diverse topics, active listening techniques and deep breathing for managing anxiety. The findings suggest the need for realistic TOEFL practice sessions, anxiety management strategies, and optimal test conditions to improve students' listening skills and overall performance. Keywords: Factors, investigating, listening section, TOEFL |