A Students Perceptions in Learning English by Using Outing Class Activity at Mis Assuudiyah Penelitian yang bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi persepsi positif dan negatif siswa terhadap pembelajaran bahasa Inggris melalui kegiatan outing class menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik purposive sampling

Abstract

^{The background of this study emphasizes the importance of creating an enjoyable, meaningful, and contextual English learning environment. Outing class is believed to}

^{enhance students’ confidence, motivation, and provide real-life experiences that make learning more relevant. This study aims to explore students’ positive and negative perceptions of learning English through outing class activities at MIS Assuudiyah.}

^{qualitative approach with purposive sampling was employed. The participants were 28 fifth-grade students who had previously participated in outing class activities. Data were collected through direct observation and structured face-to-face interviews guided by perception theory. The analysis involved coding, categorizing, and identifying themes to obtain a comprehensive picture of students’ perceptions. The findings revealed that outing class generated both positive and negative perceptions. Positive perceptions included enjoyment, meaningful learning, increased motivation, improved confidence in}

^{using English outside the classroom, and awareness that learning can occur anywhere. Negative perceptions involved confusion, forgetfulness, and nervousness due to the lesscontrolled outdoor environment that sometimes distracted students’ focus. Overall, outing class offers valuable and engaging learning opportunities, but careful planning is necessary to reduce distractions and maximize its educational benefits.}