The Use of Song-mediated Activities to Trigger Students' Response to Asking and Giving Information

Abstract

This research aims to report the results of my teaching practice which describes how English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers apply song-mediated activities to trigger student responses in teaching, asking questions, and providing information to students. This research was conducted at one of the best high schools in Sleman, Yogyakarta with 9th graders as the research object. As what I observed before, one of the most challenging aspects of the teaching process is maintaining student enthusiasm and engagement throughout the learning process. Therefore, here the researcher tries to use songs in the hope that they will act as the main stimulus for students to carry out further activities related to transactional conversations. Due to the school implementing a paperless system, the author feels that song media is suitable because the learning media they use is already accessible. The songs here aim to help teachers transform their classrooms into a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Not only is it taught as authentic material, but music can also teach students several linguistic and social aspects. The results of the research also show that songs make students a learning tool as a trigger to utilize knowledge in various ways and activities in a more creative environment. Because of songs, students tend to show more interest in the continuity of the teaching and learning process, resulting in students being able to achieve the learning objectives.