STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF INSTAGRAM AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCING AND SUPPORTING AUTONOMOUS LEARNING IN EFL CONTEXTS

Saharani, Mitha (2025) STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF INSTAGRAM AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCING AND SUPPORTING AUTONOMOUS LEARNING IN EFL CONTEXTS. Other thesis, IKIP PGRI BOJONEGORO.

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Saharani, Mitha. (2025). Students’ Perceptions of Instagram as a Tool for Enhancing and Supporting Autonomous Learning in EFL Contexts. Skripsi, English Education Department, Faculty of Language and Art Education, IKIP PGRI Bojonegoro, Advisor (I) Oktha Ika Rahmawati, S.Pd., M.Pd (II) Dr. Moh. Fuadul Matin, S.S., M.Pd Keywords: Students’ Perceptions; Instagram; Autonomous Learning; EFL This study aims to explore students’ perceptions of using Instagram as a tool for enhancing and supporting autonomous learning in the context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and to identify the influencing factors. A descriptive qualitative method was used, with data collected through questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. The participants were 20 English Education students from the first to fourth year at IKIP PGRI Bojonegoro. The data were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman, which consists of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The results show that most students positively perceive Instagram in autonomous English learning. Instagram is a tool that enhances motivation, enriches vocabulary, and provides flexible, engaging learning content. Features like reels, polls, quizzes, and Q&A support enjoyable self-learning routines. The factors influencing students’ perceptions include content quality, interactive features, supportive learning communities, and Instagram’s algorithm, which personalizes content based on user interests. These findings reflect the idea of digital learner autonomy, where students actively shape their learning environments based on their preferences and needs.

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