| dc.description.abstract | This study describes best practices in one of the vocational high schools in
Yogyakarta. The focus of the best practices is the strategy to utilize TikTok as an
additional media to enhance students' motivation to speak English. Based on
classroom observation, the students need additional media to improve their
motivation in learning to speak. Therefore, TikTok was decided to be used to
support learning activities. TikTok content based on 4 technology strategies was
used. (Bin-Hadi & Al-Tamimi, 2021): 1) accessing media, using a projector,
Video narration from TikTok was included in the content about “Handling Guest
Complaints” to increase students' understanding and engagement with real-life
situations. 2) accessing websites, Student’s access Quizizz to answer questions
related to the videos they watch. These activities test their understanding and
reinforce learning through hands-on practice. 3) social networking, Students and
teachers discussed the video projects via Google Classroom and WhatsApp,
focusing on appropriateness of the script and improving the quality of the video.
These discussions provide immediate feedback and share ideas and 4) being
inspired by someone, Students work in groups to create role-play scenarios and
discuss ideas, enhancing teamwork and improving communication skills. These
activities increase understanding and critical thinking, culminating in a project
video posted on TikTok to increase engagement and interest.
These strategies were implemented for two months at Vocational High School
grade XI. Initially, the assignment to teach class 11 accounting and hotel
management was given to me, but for some reason, class 11 accounting was
taught for 2 months, with 2 meetings held each week. The results of the study
show that TikTok, especially at vocational high schools, can greatly boost
students' motivation and interest in improving their English-speaking abilities. | en_US |
