ANALYZING STUDENTS' CHALLENGES IN WRITING AUDIO SCRIPTS FOR DISTANCE LEARNING: A CASE STUDY IN THE AUDIO/RADIO PRODUCTION COURSE

Abstract

The ability to write effective scripts is a fundamental skill that plays a crucial role in the production of audio media/radio, particularly in the context of distance education and media-based learning. This study aims to identify and analyze the difficulties faced by students in writing educational audio scripts in the Audio/Radio Media Production course. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, involving students who had completed the course as participants. Data were collected through observations, open-ended questionnaires, and interviews to explore the challenges students encountered in scriptwriting. The results of the study indicate that students faced difficulties in composing communicative scripts, selecting appropriate language styles for audio, creating synopses, determining learning content, and accurately managing the script duration. These findings are expected to serve as a basis for evaluating and developing more effective learning strategies in teaching Audio/Radio Media Production, particularly around educational audio scriptwriting.