Journal of Language Learning and Assessment
Volume 1, Number 2, December 2023

Web based Instruction for Immersion Class in Alauddin State Islamic University of Makassar

Farida Farida (Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris State Islamic University, Samarinda (On-going Doctoral Program of State University of Makassar), Indonesia)
Supardi Supardi (Maritime institute of Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Jumardin Muchtar (English Language Studies, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2023

Abstract

Purpose This study aims to understand web-based instruction for immersion to students. It is intended to identify the use of the web on zoom media and websites to hone students' English language skills to improve students' fluency in English language skills. Methodology Furthermore, this study was conducted in the English education department at the State Islamic University of Alauddin Makassar where English is used as the language of instruction. The class consisted of 15 students. In addition, this study used qualitative methods. Results/Findings The results showed that This immersion instruction is relatively frequent and strong because before the lecturer starts in class, the lecturer performs the act of speaking English and prepares the material to be given to students by giving specific instructions so that students can skillfully communicate in the presented English. Furthermore, students learn through videos guided by native speakers and hone their English-speaking skills with confidence. Thus, it can be said that students are quite enthusiastic to practice speaking English and can follow the instructions with the immersion learning system on video media and the application of immersion program on speaking skills is quite effective for communication between students by using 3D website so that students can hone their speaking skills with native speakers in virtual 3-dimensional form. Implications Implementing web-based instruction in immersion classes not only opens doors to a more versatile and accessible learning environment but also demonstrates the potential for enhanced engagement and interactive language acquisition methodologies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jlla

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Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

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The Journal of Language Learning and Assessment is the journal of the National Association for Language and Assessment Educators. Journal of Language Learning and Assessment aims to provide a forum for scholarly contributions on current aspects of a first language, second language, and foreign ...