ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' DIFFICULTIES AND PREFERENCES IN LEARNING GRAMMAR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDENTS AT STAIN MAJENE

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Researcher : Rizka Nuralima Reg Number : 10256120042 Title : ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' DIFFICULTIES AND PREFERENCES IN LEARNING GRAMMAR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDENTS AT STAIN MAJENE

This research examines the difficulties and learning preferences of English Education students at STAIN Majene in learning grammar. Grammar is considered a fundamental part of a language due to it contains structure or rules on how the parts of a language are used, while Indonesian EFL students still find it difficult to learn English grammar as it has complex materials. Using a mixed- method

approach with a purposive sampling technique, the research includes semi- structured interviews with 15 students from the 2021-2023 cohorts and a

questionnaire distributed to all 70 students. This research employed Miles and Huberman‟s data reduction analysis and descriptive statistical analysis techniques in analyzing the data. Findings indicate that students struggle with environmental factors (lack of practice, limited class time), psychological factors (fear of judgment, varied perceptions of grammar's importance), and linguistic factors (material complexity, tense diversity. Students demonstrate diverse learning preferences, with kinesthetic learning being most preferred (82%), followed by auditory (73%) and visual learning (70%). They favor video-based applications (94%) and media-integrated lectures with quick feedback (92%). While individual learning is slightly preferred over collaborative learning, students adapt their preferences contextually, emphasizing the need for hands-on practice, multimedia integration, and flexible learning environments. This highlights the need for educators to adapt teaching methods to address these difficulties and accommodate diverse learning preferences. Implementing engaging instructional strategies can enhance student comprehension and retention of grammar, offering valuable insights for improving English education programs and guiding future research. Keywords: Learning Grammar, Students‟ Difficulties, Students‟ Preferences