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The Efficacy of Collaborative Learning Assisted with Lapbook Media in Enhancing EFL Learners’ Reading Comprehension Oktaviani, Ayu; Episiasi, Episiasi; Yulfi, Yulfi
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): June
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat (LITPAM)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/jolls.v6i2.4700

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Reading comprehension remains one of the major challenges faced by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners, particularly in junior high school contexts where students often demonstrate limited engagement and difficulty in understanding texts. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of collaborative learning assisted with lapbook media in improving EFL learners’ reading comprehension and learning engagement. The research employed an explanatory sequential mixed-method design involving 34 eighth-grade EFL learners at a public junior high school. Quantitative data were collected through reading comprehension pre-test and post-test measurements, while qualitative data were obtained from structured classroom observations to explain the learning processes underlying students’ improvement. The quantitative findings revealed a significant improvement in students’ reading comprehension achievement, with the mean score increasing from 74.18 in the pre-test to 81.82 in the post-test. Statistical analysis indicated that collaborative learning assisted with lapbook media had a positive influence on learners’ reading comprehension performance. Qualitative results further demonstrated that the learning model enhanced students’ engagement, collaborative interaction, motivation, and strategic reading behaviors. The use of lapbook media enabled students to visually organize textual information, summarize ideas, and collaboratively construct meaning, thereby facilitating deeper comprehension and retention of reading materials. The integration of collaborative learning and lapbook media created an interactive and student-centered learning environment that supported both cognitive and social aspects of language learning. This study contributes pedagogical insight into the application of constructivist-based collaborative instruction combined with visual learning media in EFL reading classrooms. The findings suggest that lapbook-assisted collaborative learning can serve as an effective instructional strategy for improving reading comprehension among EFL learners.
A Needs Analysis of EYL Teacher Candidates for Effective Learning at Universitas PGRI Silampari Oktaviani, Ayu; Yulfi; Troyogo, Agus
EDULIA: English Education, Linguistic and Art Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): EDULIA: English Education, Linguistic and Art Journal
Publisher : Institut Penelitian Matematika, Komputer, Keperawatan, Pendidikan dan Ekonomi (IPM2KPE)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31539/vcq3x538

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This research aimed to find out EYL Teacher Candidates for effective learning at Universitas PGRI Silampari. The significances of this research are as a knowledge for researcher in forming learning methods according to the needs of teachers candidates, to conduct effective EYL class based on teachers candidates’ need and condition, and as a reference and information for the next research. This research used qualitative descriptive method, meanwhile the technique for collecting the data was questionnaire. Techniques for analyzing data were data reduction, data display, and conclusion. Based on the research, the researcher found out that the students’ wants of lecturer: help the students’ micro teaching, designing the syllabus, material development, pronunciation, be wise, discipline, healthy, patient, comfortable, enjoyable, and motivated lecturer. Nonetheless, the students’ wants of using skills in English were understanding exam or homework question or task, making a plan, finding documents using library and internet, evaluating the quality of documents, presenting orally, managing time, dealing with disagreement and conflict in group work, motivating self, using computers and internet, preparing for and taking test or exams, and reducing learning stress. The students’ necessities of the skills are studied in semester 1, 3, and 4. In conclusion, the students’ lacks were difficulty in completing final project, less vocabulary, less confidence, less partner in speaking, and stress of too much assignment. Keywords: EYL, Need Analysis, Teachers Candidates.