THE STUDENTS' AND TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING THROUGH LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS)

ABSTRACT


INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, the writer explains the background of the research generally.There are several points explained in this chapter, including the background of the study, focus of the research, objective of the research, scope, and delimitation of the research, significance of the research, and definition of the key term.

Background of the Study
Communication and information technology are developed to improve educational quality and accessibility.In educational systems where devices are used, technology development has an impact on learners' learning methods, learning styles, and teaching approaches; One of these is the implementation of mobile learning into the educational process.The practicality of smaller and lightweight devices, the availability of space and time for learning, the adaptation of material to individual requirements, and All of these benefits of mobile learning include the promotion of relationships between learners and teachers.
Furthermore, mobile learning has the potential to enhance mobility by adjusting the learning technique and providing a more personalized and learner-centered experience.To enter a variety of occupations today, students must have at least a basic understanding of technology, and academic institutions are responsible for instilling that expertise Aslam et al. (2020).
Technology is essential for both students and educators to improve their understanding of future education.Based on Yahya (2021), the existence of information technology infrastructure can also encourage increased effectiveness of online learning.This can be due to information technology infrastructure, which includes equipment, networks, and the internal reliability of the system is critical in supporting and fulfilling the online learning process.
One of the most crucial steps in the teaching and learning process is method selection (Farikha, 2023).The method must be appropriate for the students' situations and objectives.
The growth of technology is another factor that contributes to the improvement of education.
Science and technological progress can support the educational system.Blended learning is an approach that uses digital tools in the classroom to assist students develop their skills while also contributing to the teaching process.Blended learning is a popular and modern educational technique that can be used to develop digital education 4.0, claims Saragih (2019).It combines offline face-to-face learning with online learning, often known as blended learning.The goal of blended learning is to improve and enrich teaching and learning, not to replace teachers.Blended learning, in the opinion of Zohirovna (2022), gives students some degree of control over space, time, speed, and trajectory.Students attempted to guide their own learning using this approach.SMPN 2 Jember is employing the Learning Management System (LMS) as a platform to assist the learning process in the deployment of blended learning in the English class.
According to Erbas (2021), It's crucial to understand how to incorporate technology into regular education as well as knowledge about teaching English using online learning tools.It assists instructors in better understanding online learning technology and how it might enhance instruction and the teaching and learning process.Nowadays, people have access to digital education through online courses.Some schools use specific applications in learning and teaching media to symbolize the digital school.The media that is usually used is Learning Management System (LMS).Nowadays, learning management systems are selfevident, widely available in institutions throughout the world, and essential to teachinglearning (Mustapha et al., 2023).A learning management system is a tool that inspires pupils to study more.Learning Management System is an application that motivated students to increase their learning.As online learning is the only means to acquire knowledge if the teachers and students are removed from the learning environment, it makes sense that learning management systems (LMS) were initially designed for distance education.Their use could be expanded to accommodate face-to-face and hybrid delivery.
In this research, there are some research gaps from the previous research.The first previous research is from Rachman, et al. (2021), The study's goal is to find out how instructors and students at a Bandung high school feel about the use of blended learning in English.Teachers and students from nine senior high schools spread around Bandung were randomly selected as participants in the mixed-methods study.The next previous study is from Ali & Sofa (2018), their study examines how a large English class's use of face-to-face online education and instruction using Edmodo was received by the students.In their study, the researcher focused on an application that Edmodo learning management system application.The subject from Ali's research is from students IAIN Pekalongan and there are 46 students as a subject.
Another research conducted by Farikha and Hamida (2023), explored students' perspectives and issues with using the blended learning method in English class.This research told the problems with blended learning at the University of Islam Kadiri (UNISKA).The research method was analysed qualitatively and the data analysis technique used a descriptive technique.In this study, 18 students from an English class in an electrical engineering class took part.In other research based on Mustapha (2023), To reduce this gap in two academic fields, the current study evaluates self-regulated learning and motivating strategies.The goal of this research was to look at the fundamentals and efficiency of selfregulated learning in an LMS that helps students achieve their academic goals.When compared to typical face-to-face courses taught in Nigerian high-learning institutions, using technologically driven methods of learning with self-regulated learning methodologies may significantly boost student motivation and learning accomplishment.Mustapha's technique is based on a quasi-experimental design from Borno State University's Faculty of Art and Education.In this instance, the researcher utilizes questionnaires and interviews to get the viewpoints of the teachers and students on utilizing a learning management system to study English.
The subject of this research is the students in State Junior High School of 2 Jember (SMPN 2 Jember).SMPN 2 Jember is the school that uses Learning Management System in teaching with SOL (SPADA Online Learning) as the application is used as teaching and learning media.The materials for the students have been shared by the teachers using LMS.
Students can access the material via the internet and access the LMS via their mobile phones.
The teachers can use LMS as a media for teaching subjects.On the other hand, examinations for students also use LMS.It makes the examination more practical since it is easier for using mobile phone or computer.
In addition, SMPN 2 Jember is one of the digital schools that use technology in teaching students.SMPN 2 Jember uses technology to assist pupils in learning materials from educators.The students can access the material before they learn in school.The facilities in the school also support the digital school such as: access points, smart TV, computer, and mobile phone.This paper examines the perception of using LMS at SMPN 2 Jember, including the convenience of the system and usability by using blended learning.At that point, the researcher takes the title "The Students' and Teachers' Perceptions on English Language Learning Through Learning Management System (LMS)".

Research Question
This study answers the question as follow, what are the perspectives of students and teachers on learning English through blended learning using Learning Management System (LMS)?

Objective of The Study
The purpose of this study is to look into the viewpoints of students and teachers on learning English through Learning Management System (LMS) media.

The Significance of the Research
In this study, both theoretical and practical significance have varied levels of importance.The study's findings and results could possibly be a beneficial academic addition for future academics interested in blended learning with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Practically, the researcher expects that this study will help students and teachers learn and teach English using Learning Management Systems (LMS) more effectively.The researcher also expects that this study will contribute to future research.

Scope and Delimitation
This study focuses on students and teachers who are studying and teaching English using a Learning Management System (LMS)..The students in this research are students from SMPN 2 Jember and the English teachers in SMPN 2 Jember.As the delimitation, this research observes the students' and teachers' perception on the use of LMS in English learning and teaching.

Blended learning
According to Farikha (2023), One of the common strategies used nowadays to help students in EFL classes enhance their abilities is blended learning.Blended learning has both positive and bad effects on the students in the class, therefore there are many issues that might arise.Using a device or application to learn and teach will be made simple for both teachers and students with the aid of blended learning.Another element that helps to improve education is the development of technology.This research defined blended learning as mixing face-to-face instruction, sometimes referred to as offline instruction, with online instruction.

Learning Management System (LMS)
Based on Putra (2020), Students in the twenty-first century are now capable of independently gaining the essential information and life and literacy skills due to the utilization of innovation in e-learning and the advent of new technology for teaching and learning.Learning Management System (LMS) is a popular e-learning tool used by certain teachers or institutions.According to Multazam (2022), A learning management system (LMS) is a piece of software that allows you to manage papers and track online progress.
Examples of Learning Management Systems (LMS) are Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environments (Moodle), Blackboard, WebCT, etc.Meanwhile, in this study, SOL (Spada Online Learning) from SMPAN 2 Jember is used as the observed LMS.

Perception
The organization, identification, and interpretation of sensory input in order to represent and grasp the environment is referred to as perception, which originates from the Latin perceptio, percipio.To be meaningful to a person, information from the outside environment must be carefully selected, received, structured, and grasped.In addition, Darmuh (2017) defines that perception is the action people take to control and interpret their sensory perception so they can make sense of it in their surroundings.On the other hand, according to Al-Munawwarah (2014), a significant amount of study has been done to ascertain teachers' perspectives about the deployment of ICT in English language instruction, including the advantages and issues that may discourage the instructors from using ICT.One of the students' evaluations of teachers can be their perceptions.Based on this strategy, teachers will be able to identify what students require for learning and determine what students require for learning.Perception studies can help teachers enhance their teaching efficacy.

CHAPTER VI CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
In this chapter, the researcher concludes this research and gives suggestions for further research, the teachers, and the students.

Conclusion
From this research, we know that LMS is very useful for teaching methods.This research finds LMS has many interesting feedback from the students.The students claimed that LMS is easy to operate, to understand the subject and to support blended learning.Many students also stated that they have more focused on reading and studying when they used SPADA Online Learning.
Moreover, LMS also make students felt happy in learning because they are able to learn and do the assignments everywhere.
On the other hand, SPADA Online Learning cannot be accessed through IOS.Hence, the IOS users must use android or computer devices to access the LMS.Other weaknesses perceived in LMS is when a lot of students use the application, sometimes the program is low then the application cannot work well.Once, in SPADA Online Learning LMS the teacher cannot give feedback to the students by using LMS.

Suggestions
This study, however, still have some limitations.Therefore, further research is still widely open.There are some suggestions will give below:

For further research
These research areas can help to gain a better knowledge of the benefits, challenges, and best practices of using blended learning using an LMS for English language education, which can help to inform instructional design in this research.

For the Teachers
This LMS may for learning in the digitalization era.The teacher has to develop the method of teaching.The teachers are also open-minded in giving instruction and giving assignments.

For the Students
The students are very important to understand the instruction.
Students are expected to be able to make the best use of technology.