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THE STRATEGIES USED BY ENGLISH TEACHERS OF SMK TARUNA PEKANBARU IN TEACHING ENGLISH Dwi Asmia Putri; Supriusman; Novitri
International Journal of Educational Best Practices Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Prodi Administrasi Pendidikan Program Pascasarjana Universitas Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/ijebp.v10.n1.p30-41

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English plays a central role in global communication and education, making effective teaching strategies essential to support students’ language development. However, teaching English in non-English-speaking contexts, such as Indonesia, remains challenging, particularly in vocational schools, where academic subjects often receive less emphasis than technical training. This study investigates the strategies employed by English teachers of SMK Taruna Pekanbaru in teaching English and explores the challenges their encountered in the classroom. Using a descriptive qualitative design, data were collected through classroom observations and interviews involving three English teachers. The findings revealed that Teacher 1 applied a combination of expository and inquiry-based strategies, whereas Teachers 2 and 3 consistently implemented inquiry learning approaches. While inquiry strategies encouraged critical thinking, collaboration, and active participation, the expository method was useful for providing clarity, especially for students with lower academic ability. Despite these efforts, teachers faced obstacles such as limited instructional time, low student motivation, and inadequate learning facilities. The results highlighted that although teachers adapted strategies to meet classroom needs, structural constraints within the semi-military vocational school environment restrict the effectiveness of English instruction. This study contributes to the growing literature on English language teaching strategies in vocational contexts and offers insights for educators, policymakers, and future researchers seeking to improve language learning outcomes in similar educational settings.
THE EFFECT OF USING YOUTUBE VIDEOS ON STUDENTS` ENGLISH-SPEAKING SKILL OF ENGLISH CAMP PARE AEC MAN 2 KUANTAN SINGINGI Ikrar Lidya Safitri; Hadriana; Supriusman
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 02 (2026): Volume 11 No. 02 Juni 2026
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i02.52842

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Nowadays students watch YouTube videos to improve their language skill. This research focused on students’ English-speaking skill especially in English camp PARE AEC MAN 2 Kuantan Singingi. The objective of this research was to investigate whether there was a significant effect of using YouTube videos on students’ English-speaking skill of English camp PARE AEC MAN 2 Kuantan Singingi. This research employed a quantitative quasi-experimental design. The sample of the research consisted of 36 students, including 18 students in experimental group and 18 students in control group. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test speaking assessment conducted in the form of debate activities. Students’ speaking skill were assessed using debate-based speaking assessment framework integrating Brown’s (2004) speaking components with the debate assessment aspects of manner, matter, and method. The results of the research indicated that YouTube videos were an effective medium for improving students’ English-speaking skill. The experimental group improved from 62.6 to 78.3, with gain a 15.7, while the control group improved from 63 to 71.8 with gain 8.8. The result of the independent sample t-test showed a significant difference between the two groups (Sig. = 0.000 < 0.05). Therefore, that the use of YouTube videos had a significant effect on students’ English-speaking skill of English camp PARE AEC MAN 2 Kuantan Singingi.