PREMISE: Journal of English Education and Applied Linguistics
Vol 15, No 1 (2026): Premise Journal: e-ISSN 2442-482x, p-ISSN 2089-3345

FOSTERING HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (EFL) STUDENTS’ SPEAKING CONFIDENCE THROUGH PHOTOVOICE 2.0: A QUALITATIVE CASE STUDY

Chabibah, Faricha Maula (Unknown)
Pratama, Hendi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2026

Abstract

This study explores the implementation, impact, and students' perceptions of Photovoice 2.0 in fostering speaking skills. Employing a qualitative case study design, it involved eight purposively selected high school students at SMA Negeri 7 Semarang. Data were gathered through digital observations, semi-structured interviews, and qualitative analysis of voice notes using a validated rubric. The data analysis involved thematic analysis and triangulation to ensure the credibility of the findings. The results indicated that Photovoice 2.0 empowered students as co-researchers and showed strong potential in reducing speaking anxiety. Based on the qualitative speaking rubric, students achieved a high average score of 4.56 out of 5.0, with Comprehensibility and Content & SHOWED Analysis receiving the highest marks (4.75). The Vocabulary aspect recorded the lowest score (4.25), suggesting a need for more explicit linguistic support. Overall, students perceived the method positively, noting increased motivation, confidence, and material relevance. This study concludes that Photovoice 2.0 serves as a strong pedagogical strategy that develops both oral proficiency and critical thinking within digital learning environments. Furthermore, the study implies that integrating Photovoice 2.0 serves as a transformative pedagogical tool for EFL teachers to foster a more inclusive speaking environment and effectively mitigate students' speaking anxiety.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

english

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

PPREMISE: Journal of English Education focuses and welcomes researcher in both EFL and ESL context to publish professional or conceptual articles, and research articles formed in qualitative and quantitative study in the area of the following scopes: Analysis on English Literatures in English ...