STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ICE BREAKING IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING

Abstrak

This study originates from the researchers' observation that students frequently experience boredom during English lectures owing to the unengaging and repetitive nature of the learning process. The researcher seeks to ascertain the causes and develop solutions for this issue. The researcher intends to investigate students' perspectives regarding the use of ice-breaking activities in English learning to enhance the process's efficiency and effectiveness. The employed study method is mixed, integrating both quantitative and qualitative approaches, with data gathered via questionnaires and interviews with students in class IX at State Junior High School (SMPN) 2 Nisam Antara, North Aceh, Indonesia. This study's findings indicate that implementing ice-breaking strategies enhances students' engagement in learning, hence mitigating feelings of boredom during the English learning experience. Consequently, it may be inferred that the use of ice-breaking activities in English education can mitigate student ennui, enhancing the efficacy of the learning process.