STUDENT’S PERCEPTION OF THE USE OF TIKTOK AS A LEARNING MEDIUM TO INCREASE VOCABULARY MASTERY IN THE FOURTH SEMESTER STUDENTS OF ENGLISH TADRIS STUDY PROGRAM

Abstract

Siti Maharani, 2025. “Student’s Perception Of The Use Of Tiktok As a Learning Medium To Increase Vocabulary Mastery In The Fourth Semester Students Of English Tadris Study Program”. Thesis (S1) English Tadris Study Program (TBI). Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training (FTIK). State Instiute for Islamic Studies of Pontianak (IAIN). Advisor I: Nanik Shobikah, M.Pd. Advisor II: Vibry Andina Nurhidayah, M.Hum. Academic Year 2024/2025. The purpose of this study is to investigate the perceptions of fourth semester students of the English Tadris Study Program (Class 4B) toward the use of the TikTok application as a learning medium in improving English vocabulary. Specifically, this research aims to: (1) identify students’ perceptions of TikTok as an English learning platform, (2) examine how TikTok is used in supporting vocabulary learning, and (3) analyzing how TikTok helps students learn English vocabulary. This study used a mixed methods research design to gain a through knowledge of students' perspectives and learning experiences while also providing quantitative data to back up the findings. This study's participants were fourth semester English Tadris Study Program class 4B students. The data were gathered through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and questionnaires. These tools were used to collect data on students' Tiktok usage frequency, content genres, learning experiences, and opinions on Tiktok effectiveness in enhancing vocabulary knowledge. The acquired data was then analysed using qualitative and quantitative descriptive procedures, which included organising, categorising, interpreting, and summarising the data in order to reach relevant findings. The findings indicate that Tiktok has considerable potential as a supplementary learning medium for vocabulary development. The results show that 80.55% of the students actively use Tiktok and perceive it as helpful in learning new words and expressions. Students stated that Tiktok provides short, interesting, and contextual videos which make vocabulary learning more enjoyable and easier to understand. The application also helps students learn the pronunciation, meaning, and usage of words in real-life contexts through authentic examples. However, the study also reveals several challenges. Some students reported difficulties in fully understanding the learning materials due to unclear explanations or the fast pace of the videos. In addition, the presence of non educational and entertainment content may distract students and reduce their learning focus. Therefore, although Tiktok is considered a fun and creative learning tool, it should be used wisely and selectively. It is recommended that students use Tiktok as a complementary medium alongside more structured learning resources, and that teachers guide students in choosing appropriate educational content to maximize its benefits for vocabulary learning.