Students’ Perception on the Implementation of Video Dubbing Project in Teaching Speaking

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the students’ perception of using video dubbing project in teaching speaking for fourth semester students UNRIKA in academic year 2018-2019. A set of questionnaires and open-ended interview were conducted to obtain the data. Data were categorized into three levels namely positive, neutral, and negative. The results revealed almost all students perceived positive perception towards the implementation of video dubbing project in teaching speaking. The result of interview was also in line with result obtained through questionnaires. Students admitted that they performed better speaking skill after the implementation of video dubbing. They also felt being engaged in learning activity and triggered them to be more active. They considered video dubbing was fun, challenging, and can be done anytime and anywhere. In light of the findings, it can be considered as a favorable and effective teaching activity to enhance students’ speaking skill.

Teaching Dubbing Translation in Indonesian Classroom: Benefits and Challenges

“…Particularly in Indonesia, the most reported use of dubbing in a language class is to improve speaking micro-skills, especially pronunciation [14]; [23]; [24]. Thus, even students who do not study Translation courses can still gain benefit from dubbing lessons.…”

“…Thus, even students who do not study Translation courses can still gain benefit from dubbing lessons. Apart from that, dubbing activity in class may improve learners' engagement [25] and confidence [24], which are crucial in language learning and translators' training.…”

“…The materials and activities done in such classes revolved around subtitling practice and subtitles analysis. Other studies showed that dubbing is mainly used in Indonesian classrooms to support certain aspects of language learning, usually speaking [14]. It is expected that when Translation learners are given more exposure to dubbing and dubbing translation, they gain more analytical and practical skills in the field.…”