Definition of Song Theory of Learning through Song

19 This research focuses on students’ perception on the use of songs in listening class. Besides, it attempts to discover the advantages and disadvantages of using songs in listening activity. Therefore, in this research the researcher uses four major theories, namely theory of perception, theory of motivation, theory of listening, and theory of learning through song. Those theories are employed in order to dig out students’ perception on the use of songs in listening class. The researcher uses the theory of perception in order to know the exact perception of the students toward the use of songs in listening class. Based on Robbins’ theory, the result of students’ perception can be positive or negative. Moreover, perception can influence students’ motivation in learning, so the theory of motivation is also used in this research. The theory of motivation is useful to find the importance of motivation in learning and the relation between perception and motivation. The theory of listening and theory of learning through songs are also employed in this research. The theory of listening is used to find students’ listening difficulties, whereas the theory of learning through songs can be a guide to select the appropriate songs to be used in listening class. These theories also help the researcher to find out whether the use of songs in listening class can fulfill the students’ needs or not. Moreover, the researcher can recognize the advantages and disadvantages of using songs through the theories. This research tries to figure out what students’ feeling, attitudes, and beliefs when they are taught using song. The students can also give their opinion 20 about the appropriateness of songs to be applied in listening class. Researching students’ perception is important. By knowing the perception, it is easier for the teachers to design the appropriate material. The result of the research can be used to enrich the alternative media and material for listening class. Therefore, teachers can improve and vary the teaching-learning activity.