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WhatsApp as a Learning Tool: Investigating Gender Perspectives in English Education

Journal of Language Education and Educational Technology (JLEET) · Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023) · pp. 13–28

DOI
10.33772/jleet.v8i2.19590
ISSN
2502-3306
Published
2023-10-17
Publisher
Halu Oleo University
Language
eng

Abstract

This research aims to assess students’ perceptions of WhatsApp as a learning tool in English education, explore gender differences in these perceptions, and analyze the challenges students face in utilizing WhatsApp for English learning. The study population consisted of tenth and twelfth-grade students from SMK Negeri 5 Kendari, totaling 112 students, with a sample size of 87 students. Data were collected through a questionnaire on students’ perceptions of WhatsApp and open-ended questions. The research design employed a mixed methods approach. The findings indicate a generally positive attitude among students at SMK Negeri 5 Kendari towards WhatsApp as a learning tool for English education. Moreover, a significant gender difference was observed, with male students showing a higher mean perception score compared to female students (p 0.05). Male students tend to perceive WhatsApp more favorably as a learning tool for English. Additionally, the research identified two main challenges faced by students during online learning via WhatsApp: limited access to materials due to poor internet connection and difficulties in understanding teacher explanations delivered through WhatsApp. These findings underscore the potential of WhatsApp to enhance the English learning environment and outcomes. It is hoped that English teachers will take these findings into account to optimize the use of WhatsApp for English education.

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  • Universitas Halu Oleo
  • Universitas Merdeka Malang
  • Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari
  • Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare
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Ratna SupiyahUniversitas Halu Oleo7
Ambo UpeUniversitas Halu Oleo4
Peribadi PeribadiUniversitas Halu Oleo3
Syaifudin Suhri KasimUniversitas Halu Oleo3
Masrul MasrulUniversitas Halu Oleo3
Sarmadan SarmadanAffiliation unknown3
Bakri YusufUniversitas Halu Oleo3
Megawati A. TawuloAffiliation unknown3
Sarpin SarpinUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Suharty RoslanUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Rohmana RohmanaUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Sarmadan SarmadanUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Alberth AlberthAffiliation unknown2
La InoUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Dewi AnggrainiAffiliation unknown2
Bahtiar BahtiarUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Kamaluddin KamaluddinUniversitas Merdeka Malang2
La Ode NggawuUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Nurnia NurniaAffiliation unknown2
Muhammad Kurniawan RachmanInstitut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari1
Aris BadaraUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Samsul SamsulUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Muhammad Rizal ArsyadUniversitas Halu Oleo1
La Ode MontasirAffiliation unknown1
Harnianti HarniantiAffiliation unknown1
Yoenita JayadisastraUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Harita HaritaAffiliation unknown1
Akfan AkfanUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Hasmi HasmiUniversitas Muhammadiyah Parepare1
Harnina RidwanUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Asrul JayaUniversitas Halu Oleo1
La IbaAffiliation unknown1
Sirajuddin SirajuddinUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Marsia Sumule GenggongAffiliation unknown1
La Ode HermanAffiliation unknown1
La Ode Muhammad UmranAffiliation unknown1
Muh. Khusnun MuhsinUniversitas Halu Oleo1

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Metadata source: OAI-PMH (metadata jurnal) https://ojs.uho.ac.id/index.php/JLEET/oai, first harvested 30 Okt 2026, last seen 30 Okt 2026.
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