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All Journal J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI) SEJAHTERA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
A. Kamariah
Universitas Negeri Makassar
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Pendampingan Pelaksanaan English Camp untuk Meningkatkan Kepercayaan Diri Siswa SMP di Makassar dalam Berkomunikasi Bahasa Inggris A. Kamariah; Citra Dwi Safitri; Muhammad Fahri Jaya Sudding; Musdalifah; Surya Anantatama Sembiring
Sejahtera: Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 1 No 2 (2026): Mei
Publisher : PT Cendekia Education Center

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This community service activity aimed to enhance junior high school students’ confidence in communicating in English through an English Camp program conducted at SMP Negeri 46 Makassar. The program employed a participatory approach grounded in experiential learning, encouraging active student involvement in meaningful and contextual communication practices. A series of interactive activities, including ice-breaking sessions, vocabulary building, role plays, group discussions, and speaking performances, were designed to create a supportive and low-anxiety learning environment. The results demonstrated that the English Camp significantly improved students’ confidence in speaking English, as reflected in their increased willingness to participate, greater activeness during activities, and improved courage in expressing ideas. Additionally, observations indicated heightened student engagement, enthusiasm, and interaction throughout the program. These findings suggest that experiential and communicative learning approaches are effective in fostering students’ confidence and participation in language learning. Therefore, the English Camp can be considered an effective alternative strategy to support the development of students’ English communication skills, particularly in building confidence, and it is recommended that similar programs be implemented sustainably and integrated into regular school learning activities to maximize their impact.
EXPLORING THE EFFECTS OF GAMIFICATION IN GRAMMAR INSTRUCTION ON BEGINNER EFL STUDENTS’ GRAMMATICAL UNDERSTANDING AND LEARNING MOTIVATION Citra Dwi Safitri; A. Kamariah; Muhammad Fahri Jaya Sudding; Musdalifah
J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI) Vol 8 No 1 (2026): J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris

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Gamification has gained increasing attention in EFL learning because it can create more engaging and interactive classroom environments. However, beginner EFL students often experience difficulties in understanding grammar and maintaining learning motivation through traditional instructional methods. This study aimed to explore the effects of gamification on beginner EFL students’ grammatical understanding and learning motivation through the use of Quizizz and Wordwall in grammar instruction. This study employed a descriptive qualitative research design involving 20 first-year university students enrolled in a Basic English Grammar course. Data were collected through close-ended questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with eight selected participants. The findings revealed that gamification positively supported students’ grammatical understanding through interactive practice, repeated exposure, and immediate feedback. In addition, gamified activities increased students’ motivation, engagement, confidence, and participation during grammar lessons. Students perceived grammar learning as more enjoyable and less monotonous when using gamified platforms. The study suggests that gamification can serve as an effective instructional approach to support grammatical understanding and learning motivation among beginner EFL students.
Co-Authors Citra Dwi Safitri Muhammad Fahri Jaya Sudding Musdalifah Surya Anantatama Sembiring