HYBRID ENGLISH TEACHING METHODS IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL OF INDONESIA: A CASE STUDY

This research investigates hybrid English teaching method and students’ perception to the hybrid English teaching in senior high school. It is qualitative study with narrative research design. The study explores the teachers’ experiences in hybrid English teaching for senior high school related to the teaching method and the students’ perception toward hybrid English teaching. The participants of this study are the English teacher and the tenth-grade students of SMAK Syuradikara Ende. In collecting the data, this study uses observation, interview and questionnaire collection techniques and the instruments to collect the data are observation checklist, interview guide and questionnaire guide. Result of this study shows that the teacher combining more than one teaching method to teach English in the tenth-grade students. It is expected to increase students' motivation and understanding of the English lesson. Result of this study also shows that the students give positive perception toward hybrid English teaching. The lack of teacher mastery of technology makes the students have limited access to learning resources. They want English learning to be conducted by holding group discussions, learning using animated videos and learning outside the classroom. In conclusion, to improve teaching effectiveness, teachers need to receive training and continuing education in various teaching methods, including the use of technology in learning. This can help teachers improve their skills and adopt best practices in hybrid English teaching.