EXPLORING TIKTOK AS A MEDIUM FOR AUTONOMOUS LISTENING LEARNING: INSIGHTS FROM HIGHER EDUCATION LEARNERS
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https://doi.org/10.37755/sjip.v11i1.1775Keywords:
TikTok, Autonomous Learning, ListeningAbstract
This study investigates higher education students’ perceptions of TikTok as a medium for autonomous English listening learning. As English is a global necessity, especially in an EFL context like Indonesia where classroom exposure is limited, learners must seek additional opportunities for practice. Autonomous learning offers a solution by enabling students to take control of their learning goals, strategies, and resources. Social media, particularly TikTok, has emerged as a motivational and accessible learning tool due to its engaging features and varied content. Using a quantitative survey method, data were collected from 50 undergraduate students through a structured questionnaire covering four aspects: the use of TikTok in learning English, its function as a learning medium, learners' feelings toward it, and its role in fostering learner autonomy. The findings revealed overwhelmingly positive responses. Students felt motivated, confident, and found TikTok to be a flexible, enjoyable, and useful platform for language learning. They appreciated the ability to choose content, learn at their own pace, and enhance their listening skills. However, some students still struggled with reflection and self-evaluation. In conclusion, TikTok shows strong potential to support learner autonomy in English listening acquisition, complementing formal education with engaging and accessible digital exposure.References
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