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INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF CONCEPT MASTERY ON STUDENTS’ ENGLISH PRESENTATION PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF FULL-TEXT READING AT ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM OF SRIWIJAYA UNIVERSITY
The ability to deliver effective presentations performance remains a major challenge for many EFL students. However, many students still depend heavily on scripts during presentations. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the role of concept mastery on students’ English presentation performance by exploring students’ perceptions, their implementation of concept mastery during presentations, and the challenges they faced when presenting without reading the entire text. This study employed a qualitative case study design conducted at English Education Study Program from February to March 2026. The participants consisted of 9 sixth-semester students in the Intercultural Understanding Class. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and classroom observations, then analyzed using thematic analysis proposed by Virginia Braun and Victoria Clarke (2006). Although most students believed that concept mastery has a significant role in presentation, many participants still relied and focused heavily on scripts. Three major challenges were identified, namely psychological, linguistic, and cognitive barriers. This study highlights the importance of developing teaching strategies that emphasize deep conceptual understanding rather than rote memorization in EFL presentation. Future studies are recommended to involve larger participant groups and employ mixed-method approaches to provide broader and more comprehensive findings.
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