Students' Perceptions of Online Video-Assisted Learning for Enhancing Japanese Language Competency

• Dian Bayu Firmansyah

  Universitas Negeri Surabaya

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• Djodjok Soepardjo

  Universitas Negeri Surabaya

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• Didik Nurhadi

  Universitas Negeri Surabaya

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This study examines students' perceptions of online video-assisted learning in the context of Japanese language education. This research aims to explore how learners perceive the use of online video platforms as a learning medium and how these perceptions relate to their proficiency in the Japanese language. A mixed-method design was employed, combining survey questionnaire-based quantitative data and qualitative interviews to capture students' attitudes, preferences, and perceived benefits and challenges of using online video for learning Japanese. The participants were 25 Indonesian university students enrolled in Japanese language programs who experienced video-assisted instruction as part of their learning process, both inside and outside the classroom, using the YouTube platform. The findings indicate that students generally hold positive perceptions of online video-based learning, recognizing its potential to enhance listening comprehension, vocabulary retention, and cultural understanding. YouTube is also recognized as an effective, input-rich environment when paired with explicit classroom instruction and teacher guidance for form-focused Japanese learning. Furthermore, the study highlights the pedagogical implications of integrating digital platforms in language education, promoting more autonomous and real-life Japanese learning.

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