Students’ Perception of the Implementation on Total Physical Response (TPR) in English Teaching

Abstract

This study aims to determine students' perceptions of the application of the total physical response (TPR) method in foreign language lessons in the classroom. The participants of this study focused on students in one of Islamic Junior High School in Poleang. Vocabulary is a major problem for students in learning English. This study uses a qualitative research. The main reason for descriptive research in qualitative research begins with the question 'how' or 'what'. Qualitative research aims to explain the phenomenon profusely through deep data collection. This study offers some important insights into a number of aspects of theoretical and pedagogical benefits. The findings of this study can be used as a reference for those who conduct research on students' perceptions in the application of the total physical response (TPR) method in learning foreign languages in the classroom. The application of the TPR method in learning English in the classroom makes the class more fun, interesting, and provides new experiences for students. While the benefits of applying the TPR method in the classroom learning process include making students easy to understand the material, encouraging student motivation, encouraging student enthusiasm, making students more interested and active in participating in the learning process.