In online learning, students' independence plays an important role through the system of learning. Independence in learning really helps students to achieve good learning goals and outcomes. The present research examined the students' perception of their own independence learning in online EFL learning at SMAN 1 Buntok. There are 152 students participating in this research from eleven and twelve grades. This research applied both quantitative and qualitative methods. The instrument used in this research
is a set of questionnaires adapted from Sam et al. (2012) and Marfu’ah (2020). The questionnaire contains 32 statements measuring the students' independence learning. From 32 statements there are 8 indicators of independence learning. The research result shows that the students' perception towardstheir own independent learning is positive. It can be seen from each of the indicators that the students have applied and understand independence in learning English in online learning. Through this study students are expected to be more motivated, independent, confident, and be able to explore further their abilities to achieve independence in learning. Furthermore, this study will hopefully make the teacher aware of the importance of encouraging the students to be more independent and responsible for their own learning. |