Persepsi Guru Terhadap Penggunaan Google Classroom Sebagai Alat Untuk Mengajar Kosakata Bahasa Inggris Di SMP Negeri 3 Palu

ABSTRACT
Nadila Indah Cahyani (A 121 17 138). Teachers’ Perception on the Use of Google
Classroom in Teaching English Vocabulary at SMP Negeri 3 Palu. Skripsi.
English Education Study Program. Language Education and Art Department.
Teacher Training and Educational Faculty. Under Supervision of Nadrun.

The objective of this research was to find out teachers' perception on the
use of Google Classroom in teaching English vocabulary. The researcher used
descriptive qualitative research. The subject of this research was the English
teachers at SMP Negeri 3 Palu. Interview was used to collect the data. As the
qualitative method, the data was analyzed by using data reduction, data display,
and conclusion drawing. The result shows that the teachers perceived the use of
Google Classroom are able to facilitate the learning process during COVID-19
Pandemic especially for teaching English vocabulary. Teachers used it as a
facilitation tool for managing students’ tasks, posting the material related to the
teaching vocabulary, organizing the classroom, and accommodating students’
interaction. In addition, teachers can manage the large class efficiently because
technology takes it as an alternative method for teaching during the pandemic. The
teacher can access the students' responses anytime in any place, and also, teachers
can give feedback directly. Google Classroom provides the chance of learning not
only at school but also at home or in any place. However, there are some factors
as the limitation on the use of Google Classroom, such as highly consumed data
plan, lack of familiarity from the students in adoption Google Classroom, and
submitting assignment behind schedule. Teachers stated the use of Google
Classroom was very helpful to conduct their virtual classroom.
Keywords: Google Classroom, teachers’ perception