Optimization of Learning Media to Improve Lecture Outcomes in Phonology Courses

Abstract

. Optimization of instructional media is expected to increase student understanding of lecture material so as to improve lecture results. Therefore, research was conducted on the use of video media as a report on group discussions in phonology courses. So, this article aims to explain the use of video media in optimizing learning media to improve the results of phonology lectures. This research was conducted using qualitative methods. Data was collected by conducting classroom action research on phonology class students who are second semester students in the Indonesian Literature Study Program. After that, the data are analyzed by comparing the results of lectures with the media tested with the results of previous lectures. Thus, the results are obtained that lectures by optimizing learning media especially the use of video as a report of group discussions on weekly learning material can increase student understanding as evidenced by increasing student final grades.