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Mawardin M. Said
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ENHANCING GRADE VIII STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY THROUGH PICTURES: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY Mimiyanti Mimiyanti; Mawardin M. Said; Desrin Lebagi; Nur Sehang Thamrin
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 14 No. 02 (2026)
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This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of using pictures in developing the vocabulary mastery of Grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 1 Taopa Parigi Moutong. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving two classes: an experimental group taught using pictures as instructional media and a control group taught through conventional methods without pictures. The population consisted of 113 Grade VIII students across four classes, and two classes were selected as the sample through random sampling. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests consisting of multiple-choice, picture-matching, and fill-in-the-blank items. The vocabulary items tested were limited to nouns, verbs, and adjectives based on the Grade VIII Kurikulum Merdeka syllabus. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, normality tests (Shapiro-Wilk), homogeneity tests (Levene's Test), and an Independent Sample T-Test using SPSS version 25. The results showed that the experimental group’s mean score increased significantly from 54.71 in the pre-test to 78.17 in the post-test, while the control group showed only a slight increase from 53.29 to 55.69. The Independent Sample T-Test yielded a significance value of 0.014 (p < 0.05), indicating a statistically significant difference between the two groups. These findings confirm that the use of pictures effectively enhances students’ vocabulary mastery by providing visual associations that support comprehension and retention. Teachers are therefore encouraged to integrate picture-based media into vocabulary instruction as a practical and engaging alternative to conventional teaching methods.
VOCABULARY MASTERY PROBLEMS OF GRADE IX STUDENTS THROUGH KAHOOT Moh Rafli Rafli; Mawardin M. Said; Moh. Abraham Akbar Eisenring; Mashuri Mashuri
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 14 No. 02 (2026)
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This study aims to identify the problems faced by Grade XI students of MAN Insan Cendekia (IC) Palu in mastering English vocabulary through Kahoot, a game-based digital learning platform. Although Kahoot has been implemented in vocabulary instruction and is recognized for increasing student motivation and engagement, many students still experience difficulties during the learning process. This research employed a qualitative descriptive design. The participants were Grade XI students of MAN IC Palu in the academic year 2025/2026, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through observation, questionnaires, and interviews, and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model, consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings revealed four major categories of problems. First, technical issues, particularly unstable internet connections and slow device performance, frequently interrupted Kahoot sessions. Second, time pressure, as the limited response time caused anxiety and encouraged students to prioritize speed rather than understanding. Third, linguistic challenges, including difficulties in understanding word meanings, spelling, and pronunciation of unfamiliar vocabulary. Fourth, psychological factors, where the competitive features of Kahoot motivated some students but increased anxiety in others. The study concludes that although Kahoot provides an interactive and enjoyable learning environment, its effectiveness in supporting vocabulary mastery depends on several factors, including adequate technological infrastructure, suitable time allocation, clear teacher instructions, and meaningful feedback after quizzes. These findings are expected to help teachers design more effective and supportive vocabulary learning activities using Kahoot in EFL classrooms and improve students’ vocabulary development.
DEVELOPING SPEAKING SKILL OF GRADE VIII STUDENTS THROUGH PAIR WORK TECHNIQUE AT SMPN 14 PALU Gabriela Ato; Mawardin M. Said; Wahyudin Wahyudin; Abdul Kamaruddin
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 14 No. 02 (2026)
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This study aimed to determine whether the Pair Work Technique could improve the speaking skill of Grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 14 Palu. A quasi-experimental design was employed involving two classes: Class VIII Albert Einstein as the experimental group (n = 31) and Class VIII Habibie as the control group (n = 27). Both groups were given a pre-test and a post-test to measure students’ speaking achievement. The instrument used was an oral speaking test assessed through a fluency-based scoring rubric. The treatment was conducted over six meetings in the experimental group using structured pair work activities, while the control group received conventional instruction. The pre-test results showed that students in both groups had low speaking ability before the treatment. After the implementation of the Pair Work Technique, the experimental group demonstrated greater improvement than the control group. The post-test results showed that 27 of 31 students in the experimental group met the passing criterion, compared to 17 of 27 students in the control group. The independent samples t-test showed that the obtained t-value (2.79) was higher than the critical t-value (2.009) at the 0.05 significance level with 56 degrees of freedom. The findings indicate that the Pair Work Technique significantly improved students’ speaking skill. Therefore, Pair Work Technique can be considered an effective strategy for developing students’ speaking fluency through increased practice, interaction, and participation in the classroom.
Co-Authors Abdul Kamaruddin Desrin Lebagi Gabriela Ato Mashuri Mashuri Mimiyanti Mimiyanti Moh Rafli Rafli Moh. Abraham Akbar Eisenring Nur Sehang Thamrin Wahyudin Wahyudin