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Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan ilmu Pendidikan Abdul Mujib Laewang Dampal Selatan
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Enhancing Pronunciation Proficiency through then Implementation of Audio-Visual Method in Eleventh Grade Students at Sma Negeri 1 Dampal Selatan Rahmatul Ummu Arifin; Nahdawati; Sitti Hawaena; Uswatun Hasanah; Maslinda
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5961

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This research aims to determine whether the implementation of audio visual method can enhance the pronunciation proficiency of eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Dampal Selatan. The main issue faced by the students was the difficulty in distinguishing short vowels, long vowels, and consonants in English, which affected their confidence in speaking. Therefore, the researcher implemented the audio visual method to allow students to imitate correct pronunciation through exposure to native speaker videos and visual media. The method The method used this research was quantitative with a pre-experimental design. The subjects consisted of 30 students from class XI F6. Before the treatment, students were given a pre-test to assess their initial pronunciation ability. The treatment was conducted in six meetings using audio visual. Afterward, a post-test was administered to measure their improvement. The data were analyzed using a paired sample t-test through SPSS. The results showed a significant improvement in the average score from 30.92 to 71.95. The t-test value 21.106 was higher than the t-table value 1.699, indicating that the null hypothesis was rejected and the alternative hypothesis was accepted. Therefore, it can be concluded that the implementation of audio visual method significantly enhanced the pronunciation proficiency in eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Dampal Selatan
Improving Reading Comprehension Through the Scaffolded Reading Experience (SRE) Strategy for Tenth-Grade Students at SMK Negeri 1 Dampal Selatan Sitti Hawaena; Rahmatul Ummu Arifin; Nahdawati; Meli; Wilna Ahmad
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5962

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This research aimed to determine whether the implementation of the Scaffolded Reading Experience (SRE) strategy could improve the reading comprehension of tenth-grade students at SMK Negeri 1 Dampal Selatan. The main problems faced by the students were their difficulty in understanding English reading texts and their lack of attention to punctuation while reading. These problems affected their confidence and comprehension during reading activities. Therefore, the researcher implemented the Scaffolded Reading Experience (SRE) strategy to help students pay more attention to punctuation and understand the content of English reading texts more effectively. This research used a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design. The subjects of the research were two classes: class X TKJ A as the experimental class, consisting of 22 students, and class X TKJ B as the control class, consisting of 20 students. Before the treatment was conducted, both classes were given a pre-test to measure their initial reading comprehension. The treatment was carried out in eight meetings using reading texts. After the treatment, a post-test was administered to measure the students’ improvement. The data were analyzed using a paired-sample t-test through the SPSS program. The results showed that the mean score of the experimental class increased from 54.17 to 65.70, while the mean score of the control class increased from 49.67 to 60.37. The t-test value was 2.364, which was higher than the t-table value of 2.021. This indicated that the null hypothesis was rejected and the alternative hypothesis was accepted. Therefore, it can be concluded that the Scaffolded Reading Experience (SRE) strategy was effective in improving students’ reading comprehension at SMK Negeri 1 Dampal Selatan.
Analysis of Figurative Language in Selected Taylor Swift’s Lover Album and Its Contribution to English Learning Nahdawati; Rahmatul Ummu Arifin; Sitti Hawaena; Uswatun Hasanah; Nanda Safitri
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5964

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This research aims to analyze the types of figurative language found in selected songs from Taylor Swift’s Lover album and to interpret their meanings, as well as examine how these figurative languages contribute to English learning. The study focuses on three songs, Cruel Summer, The Archer, and Death by a Thousand Cuts, and applies the theories of Siswantoro (2002), Leech (1981), and Krashen (1982).Using a qualitative descriptive method, data were collected through document analysis and open ended questions. The results identified seven types of figurative language: metaphor, symbol, hyperbole, personification, simile, paradox, and synecdoche. Metaphor and symbol were the most frequently used types, followed by hyperbole, personification, simile, paradox, and synecdoche. These figurative expressions conveyed abstract emotional experiences such as heartbreak, longing, vulnerability, and self-reflection. The findings also show that analyzing figurative language through song lyrics supports English learning by providing meaningful input, enriching vocabulary, and fostering interpretative thinking. The use of authentic materials such as songs creates an affective learning environment that aligns with Krashen’s Second Language Acquisition theory, particularly the Input Hypothesis and Affective Filter Hypothesis.In conclusion, integrating figurative language analysis through song offers both linguistic and emotional value, making song lyrics a meaningful and engaging medium in the context of English learning.
An Analysis of Character Education in Enhancing the Responsibility Attitudes of Eighth-Grade SIS Aljufri Students at SMP Negeri 2 Dampal Selatan Erni Nurdin; Meli; Sitti Hawaena; Moh Jusri Kahar; Nuratika
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.6193

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This research aims to examine the implementation of character education in an effort to improve the sense of responsibility among eighth-grade students at SIS Aljufri SMP Negeri 2 Dampal Selatan. This research was motivated by the discovery of various student behaviors that reflect low attitudes of responsibility, including tardiness in attending classes, lack of discipline in completing assignments, and minimal concern for school cleanliness and order. The approach used in this research is descriptive qualitative with a case study type of research. Data collections were carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation techniques, with the research subjects consisting of teachers and students of class VIII SIS Aljufri. The results of the research showed that character education at SMP Negeri 2 Dampal Selatan has been implemented through the integration of character values in learning activities, the cultivation of positive attitudes in the school environment, the example set by teachers, and the enforcement of school rules. The responsibility attitude of students has generally improved, particularly in the performance of tasks and participation in the learning process, although there are still some students who need continuous guidance. Factors supporting the improvement in responsibility attitude include the role of teachers as role models, the support of the school environment, and the existence of strict rules and sanctions. The inhibiting factors include differences in student character, limited learning time, and the influence of the environment outside of school. Therefore, character education has a strategic role in shaping students' attitudes of responsibility when it is implemented consistently and continuously.
Co-Authors Erni Nurdin Maslinda Meli Moh Jusri Kahar Nahdawati Nanda Safitri Nuratika Rahmatul Ummu Arifin Uswatun Hasanah Wilna Ahmad