STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF USING VLOG AS A VIDEO REFLECTION TO IMPROVE SPEAKING ABILITY IN THE INDEPENDENT CURRICULUM

The purpose of this study was to explore students’ perceptions of using vlogs as a form of video reflection to improve speaking ability within the Independent Curriculum. The participants of this study were 55 eleventh-grade students from SMA Islam Sultan Agung 1 Semarang. A descriptive quantitative method was employed, and data were collected through a questionnaire. The findings indicated that students had a positive perception of using vlogs as a video reflection tool to enhance their speaking skills. Most students agreed that vlogs helped them practice and express ideas more confidently, while only a few disagreed. In conclusion, using vlogs as a video reflection activity positively influences students’ speaking ability and provides an engaging learning experience in the context of the Independent Curriculum.