Identifying Online Learning Perception of Japanese Language Students for a Smart Education Environment

¹ Japanese Language Education Department, Faculty of Language Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Bantul, 55183
² Department of Foreign Languages Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang Slangor Malaysia 43400

^* Corresponding author: rosi.rosiah@umy.ac.id

Abstract

This study examines how students view online learning in four areas: instructor traits, social presence, guidance, and trust, and why student perception matters.By knowing the perception of our students as teachers or institutions that organize the learning process, we can determine the proper learning method for the following online learning process. The research method used was quantitative description using a Likert scale Angket with a sample of A total of 50 students are enrolled in the UMY Japanese Language Education Study Program. The results show Student Perceptions of Teaching Characteristics. Most students agree that Instructors should be friendly and approachable. Student Perception of Social Presence Most students agree that this Course will help them use Internet resources efficiently. Student Perception for Instructional Design (ID) Most students agree with the perception statement that I distinguish the content of difficult and easy lectures and also learn them in different ways. Half of the students disagree or do not believe that online courses should offer a superior educational experience compared to traditional courses.