A NARRATIVE INQUIRY INTO MIDWIFERY EFL STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES USING CANVA: CHALLENGES AND ADAPTATIONS IN ONLINE SPEAKING CLASSES
(1) Akademi Kebidanan Wahana Husada Bandar jaya
(2) English Department, Universitas Muhammadiyah Lampung, Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author
Abstract
This study explores the effectiveness of Canva as a learning tool to increase the English-speaking skills of midwifery students, focusing on their experiences, challenges, and adaptations in online speaking classes. Speaking is a vital skill for academic and professional communication, yet many students struggle due to low confidence and limited practice opportunities. The research aims to evaluate students' views on using Canva to enhance their speaking skills. A qualitative narrative inquiry was conducted, supplemented by a closed-end questionnaire to capture students’ perceptions, with responses summarized descriptively. The findings reveal that Canva’s interactive features significantly increased students' speaking confidence and engagement in EFL classrooms. Additionally, the study suggests that Canva’s flexibility allows students to practice speaking anytime and anywhere, making it an effective tool for enhancing speaking proficiency. The integration of Canva into English language teaching holds potential for improving language skills while fostering creativity and self-expression. The results of this study suggest that Canva be incorporated into language learning curricula to maximize students’ speaking potential and motivation. These findings provide insights for EFL instructors and curriculum developers to design more engaging and supportive online speaking environments.
Keywords
References
Al-ansi, A. M., Garad, A., & Al-ansi, A. (2021). ICT-Based learning during Covid-19 outbreak: advantages, opportunities and challenges. Gagasan Pendidikan Indonesia, 2(1), 10–26. https://doi.org/10.30870/gpi.v2i1.10176
Ary, D., Jacobs, L. C., Sorensen, C., & Razavieh, A. (2010). Introduction to Research in Education Eight Edition (Eight Edit). Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
Azlan, N. A. B., Zakaria, S. B., & Yunus, M. M. (2019). Integrative task-based learning: developing speaking skill and increase motivation via Instagram. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v9-i1/5463
Booth, W. C., Colomb, G. G., & Williams, J. M. (2008). The craft of research (Vol. 16, Issue 1). The University of Chicago Press.
Chand, G. B. (2021). Challenges faced by bachelor level students while speaking English. IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics), 6(1), 45. https://doi.org/10.21093/ijeltal.v6i1.853
Chand, S. P. (2023). Constructivism in education: exploring the contributions of piaget, vygotsky, and bruner. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 12(7), 274–278. https://doi.org/10.21275/sr23630021800
Clandinin, D. J. (2006). Narrative inquiry : A methodology for studying lived experience. Research Studies in Music Education, 27, 44–54. https://doi.org/10.1177/1321103x060270010301
Davis, F. D. (1989). Perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and user acceptance of information technology. MIS Quarterly: Management Information Systems, 13(3), 319–339. https://doi.org/10.2307/249008
Fauzi, I. (2024). The effectiveness of using Canva as assisted language learning media to improve undergraduate students’ writing skill. Globish: An English-Indonesian Journal for English, Education, and Culture, 13(2), 230. https://doi.org/10.31000/globish.v13i2.10148
Fitria, V. A., Habibi, A. R., Hakim, L., & Islamiyah, M. (2021). Using Canva to support online learning media for students at Mahardika Karangploso Vocational school in Malang during the pandemic. Mujtama’ Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat, 1(2), 75–82.
https://jurnal.unmuhjember.ac.id/index.php/Mujtama/article/view/5050/3465
Geria, A. A. J. A. (2022). Challenges faced students in speaking English in Indonesia: A literature study. Jurnal Penelitian Mahasiswa Indonesia, Nomor 2 20, 1–4. https://doi.org/10.36663/jpmi.v2i2.363
Hadi, S. M., Izzah, L., & Paulia, Q. (2021). Teaching writing through canva application to enhance students’ writing performance. JOLLT Journal of Languages and Language Teaching, 9(2), 228–235. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.33394/jollt.v%vi%i.3533
Harmer, J. (2007). The practice of English language teaching. In Pearson Longman (4th ed.). Pearson Longman. https://doi.org/10.1080/03626784.1987.11075294
Junaedi, S. (2021). Aplikasi Canva sebagai media pembelajaran daring untuk meningkatkan kemampuan kreatifitas mahasiswa pada mata kuliah English for information communication and technology[Canva application as an online learning medium to improve students' creativity skills in English for information communication and technology courses ]. Bangun Rekaprima, 07(2), 80–89. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.32497/bangunrekaprima.v7i2.3000
Lumbantoruan, I., Simanjuntak, E. B., Simbolon, N., Sirait, A. P., & Usman, K. (2024). Pengembangan media English vocabulary card berbasis Canva untuk meningkatkan kosa kata Bahasa Inggris di kelas V SD Negeri 105273 Helvetia. Jurnal Pendidikan Tambusai, 8(3), 40524–40532.
Mayer, R. E. (2006). Multimedia learning. The psikology of learning and motivation, 41, 71–94. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230800601_4
Mukminin, M., Habibi, A., Asyrafi, A., Makmur, F., & Marzulina, M. (2018). If our English isn’t a language, what is it?” Indonesian EFL student teachers’ challenges speaking English. The Qualitative Report, 23, 129–145. https://nsuworks.nova.edu/tqr/vol23/iss1/9
Murtadho, M. I., Rohmah, R. Y., Jamilah, Z., & Furqon, M. (2023). The role of digital literacy in improving students’ competence in digital era. AL-WIJDÃN Journal of Islamic Education Studies, 8(2), 253–260. https://doi.org/10.58788/alwijdn.v8i2.2328
Pelangi, G. (2020). Pemanfaatan aplikasi Canva sebagai media pembelajaran bahasa dan sastra Indonesia jenjang SMA/MA. Jurnal Sasindo Unpam, 8(2), 79–96. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.32493/sasindo.v8i2.79-96
Pratama, F. R., & Hikmat, M. H. (2024). Improving student’s motivation and learning outcomes through Canva in English learning at middle schools. Journal of English Language Teaching and Linguistics, 9(3), 241–255. http://dx.doi.org/10.21462/jeltl.v9.i3.1381
Prihandini, A., Sudana, D., & Kurniawan, E. (2021). Online games to improve English vocabulary awareness in daily speech. Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Language, Literature, Culture, and Education (ICOLLITE 2021), 595(Icollite), 136–142. https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.211119.022
Rahmatullah, R., Inanna, I., & Ampa, A. T. (2020). Media pembelajaran audio visual berbasis aplikasi canva[Canva app-based audio-visual learning media]. Jurnal Pendidikan Ekonomi Undiksha, 12(2), 317–327. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.23887/jjpe.v12i2.30179
Rahmawati, L., Ambulani, N., Desty Febrian, W., Widyatiningtyas, R., & Sukma Rita, R. (2024). Pemanfaatan aplikasi Canva dalampenyusunan media pembelajaran berbasis teknologi[Utilizing Canva applications in the development of technology-based learning media]. Communnity Development Journal, 5(1), 129–136. https://doi.org/10.31004/cdj.v5i1.24151
Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000). Self-determination theory and facilitatiion of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being. American Psychologist, 55(1), 68–78. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429052675-23
Siswanjaya. (2021). Penggunaan canva pada pembelajaran berbasis proyek untuk meningkatkan keterampilan dan motivasi menulis siswa[Use of canva on project-based learning to improve students' writing skills and motivation]. Jurnal Didaktika Pendidikan Dasar, 5(2), 421–442. https://doi.org/10.26811/didaktika.v5i2.259
Sudarmaji, I., Anwar, A. A. A., & Mulyana, A. (2021). Developing students’ speaking skills through flipped classroom model on high school students. Semantic Scholar, 5(2), 188–200. https://doi.org/10.33369/jeet.5.2.188-200
Tunner, J. F., Day, E., & Crask, M. R. (1989). Protection motivation theory. Journal of Business Research, 19(4), 267–276. https://doi.org/10.1016/0148-2963(89)90008-8
Wahyuni, R. (2020). Vocabulary games to increase students vocabulary mastery at different level of learning interest. Seminar Nasional Penelitian Dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, 2, 39–46. https://repository.ummetro.ac.id/snppm2/halaman/6
Wahyuni, R. (2023). ICT to overcome the students’ speaking anxiety. Premise: Journal of English Education and Applied Linguistics, 12(3), 810-824. https://doi.org/10.24127/pj.v12i3.7418
Wahyuni, R., & Nur Utami, S. (2022). The fffect of E-learning toward students’ learning interest at Pandemi Covid ’19 Era in rural area. Jurnal SIGEH, 1(1), 125–135. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36269/sigeh.v2i2.1100
Wijayanti, E. (2022). Teaching English by Using Canva : Students ’ and Lecturers ’ Voice. ENGLISH FRANCA: Academic Journal of English Language and Education, 6(2), 411–428. https://doi.org/10.29240/ef.v6i2.5709
Zahranisa, A., Puspita, R. D., & Unaenah, E. (2025). Pengembangan media audio visual berbasi aplikasi canva pada pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris menggunakan insppiring quiz untuk siswa kelas IV di SDIT Ashibgoh[Development of audio-visual media based on the Canva application in English learning using inspiring quiz for grade IV students at SDIT Ashibgoh]. Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika, 5(2), 61–70. https://doi.org/10.30651/jms.v10i1.25471
Zuzana, Š. (2016). Communication and interpersonal skills enhancement in Midwifery : Review. Central European Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 7(3), 504–510. https://doi.org/10.15452/CEJNM.2016.07.0021
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24127/pj.v14i3.13679
Refbacks
- There are currently no refbacks.
Copyright (c) 2025 Authors
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro
Scientific Publication Unit (UPI)
Gd. HI, Lt1 Kampus 1 Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro
Jl. Ki Hajar Dewantara 116 A
Kota Metro Lampung 34145 Indonesia
Email : help.upi@ummetro.ac.id
Phone : +62-725-42445
Fax : +62-725-42454
Mobile : +62-8570914-1060
Certificate of Accreditation (Volume 11 No 1, 2022-Volume 15 No 2, 2026
