THE USE OF AUDIO-VISUAL MEDIA BY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS TO TEACH ENGLISH
Abstract
This study aimed to describe the types of audio-visual media used by
secondary school teachers to teach English, especially how they were implemented in
the class and the challenges faced by the teachers in using the audio-visual media. To
accomplish the objectives of the study, the researcher conducted a qualitative study
design using a case study. The data were obtained from interviews and observation
with two English teachers as the participants in one of the private high schools in
Yogyakarta. The findings revealed that video and movie clips were chosen as the
types of audio-visual media used by the teachers to teach English. In addition, the
study found some problems faced by the teachers when using the audio-visual media
such as the problems related to technical problems and choosing appropriate
materials.