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The Correlation Between the Use of YouTube and Students' Motivation in Learning English Listening Skills Kholida Ziya; Abdul Syahid; Zaitun Qamariah
Interdisciplinary Social Studies Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): Regular Issue: July-September 2025
Publisher : International Journal Labs

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55324/iss.v4i4.938

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In the era of digital learning, YouTube has emerged as a platform that is not only for entertainment but also effective in language learning, particularly in improving English listening skills for EFL learners. Listening is a fundamental skill in language acquisition; however, many students face difficulties due to different accents, fast speech, and unfamiliar vocabulary. YouTube provides authentic audiovisual content that supports comprehension, captures students' interest, and enhances learning motivation. The purpose of this research was to identify the correlation between YouTube use and students' motivation to learn English listening skills at a university in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Using a quantitative correlational research design, 23 students participated as respondents and were assessed through a Likert-scale questionnaire measuring YouTube usage frequency and motivation levels. Data analyzed with Spearman's rank correlation indicated a significant positive relationship (rho = 0.502; p = 0.015), suggesting that higher YouTube usage is associated with higher students' learning motivation. The findings indicate that integrating YouTube into language learning provides authentic, engaging, and diverse materials that can enhance students' motivation and listening comprehension. However, motivation is also influenced by other factors such as classroom environment, teacher support, and social interactions. Future research is recommended to involve a larger sample and consider additional variables to better understand factors affecting learning motivation in digital contexts.
Exploring Students’ Learning Motivation and Speaking Confidence Through Edutainment A Case Study on Clash of Champions at UIN Palangka Raya Mayra Musdalifah; Imam Qalyubi; Zaitun Qamariah
Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia Vol. 6 No. 10 (2025): Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia (Japendi)
Publisher : Publikasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59141/japendi.v6i10.8680

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The purpose of this study was to explore how Clash of Champions, an edutainment-based learning competition program, influenced students’ learning motivation and speaking confidence among English Education students at UIN Palangka Raya. The study focused on passive viewers who watched the program outside classroom settings. This research employed a qualitative case study design. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and focus group discussions (FGD) involving selected undergraduate students. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify emerging themes related to learning motivation and speaking confidence. The findings revealed that Clash of Champions positively affected students’ learning motivation by fostering autonomy, competence, relatedness, and emotional engagement. Students were intrinsically motivated because they enjoyed the show and felt inspired by the contestants’ performances. Extrinsically, they were motivated by the desire to improve their English skills for future goals. Regarding speaking confidence, students reported feeling more confident and less anxious about speaking in English after observing the fluent performance of participants in the program. The study indicates that Clash of Champions provided students with vicarious learning experiences that strengthened their self-efficacy and willingness to communicate. In conclusion, Clash of Champions as an edutainment program effectively enhanced both motivation and confidence in learning English. It provided authentic and engaging exposure to language use while promoting positive emotional responses. The study suggests that integrating edutainment media into English teaching can support affective and communicative learning outcomes.