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Effect of Contextual Teaching and Learning Approach on Tenth Graders’ Writing Skills Rahma, Aulia; Darmawan; Lebagi, Desrin; Marhum, Mochtar
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Advent Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v10i3.3957

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The objective of this research is to examine the effectiveness of contextual teaching and learning (CTL) approach to improve writing skill of the tenth grade students at MAN Insan Cendekia Kota Palu. The research employs pre- experimental research design. The population of this research is Grade X students at MAN Insan Cendekia Kota Palu, and the sample is Grade X Al-Qolam, consisting of 20 students. The researcher employs purposive sampling technique and takes one-group pre-test and post-test. The pre-test is administered to assess the student’s writing ability through the CTL Approach and to determine whether the class is equal or not in terms of their writing achievement before the treatment is given, and the post-test is used to administer students’ writing skill achievement after receiving the treatment. The result of the data analysis indicates that there is a significant difference in the students’ achievement in pre-test and post-test. It shows that the mean score of pre-test is ( 60.59) and the mean score of post-test is (76.33). The sig value (Asymp. 2-tailed) is 0.000, which is smaller than the p-value = 0.05, indicating that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. Thus, the contextual teaching and learning approach is effective in improving the writing skill of grade X students at MAN Insan Cendekia Kota Palu.
Analysis of Factors Affecting the Use of Online Learning at English Department Students of Tadulako University Rafika sari lasiara; Nadrun; Zarkiani Hasyim; Mochtar Marhum
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i1.5917

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This study aims to analyze the factors affacting students used of online learning. The research used descriptive qualitative method with open ended questionnaire to collect the data. The sample of the research was the sixth semester students of English Department at Tadulako University Palu. The sample was taken by using purposive sampling technique. The results of questionnaire are that students disagreed that online learning helped them in learning process under certain condition. From 21 total items, the researchers classified into factors, internal and external factors. The internal factor consisted of students' understanding, students' activeness, effective and efficient students. Meanwhile, the external factor consisted of media, network, and environment. Based on the data obtained, the reseacher conclude that many factors influenced students' learning process in online learning. From the two factors classification, the students' understanding in the internal factor was a big factor that, affecting their learning outcomes in the online learning process. Most students felt that they did not master the learning material as well during online learning.
Using Visual Dictionary to Improve Vocabulary of the Students Ramdania, Siti Rahma; Marhum, Mochtar; Wahyudin, Wahyudin
Pulchra Lingua: A Journal of Language Study, Literature & Linguistics Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Pulchra Lingua: A Journal of Language Study, Literature, & Linguistics
Publisher : Yayasan Kyadiren

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58989/plj.v4i1.67

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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using a visual dictionary to enhance vocabulary mastery among seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 15 Palu. A pre-experimental research design was employed, involving a single experimental group consisting of 21 students. Data were collected using a pre-test and post-test administered before and after the treatment. The intervention, which involved the use of a visual dictionary as a learning tool, was applied exclusively to the experimental group. The results of the analysis revealed a notable improvement in students’ vocabulary performance. The average score increased from 66.66 on the pre-test to 78.1 on the post-test. Furthermore, statistical analysis indicated that the calculated t-value (51.25) exceeded the critical t-table value (281.21), confirming that the difference between the scores was statistically significant. These findings provide empirical evidence that the use of a visual dictionary is effective in improving vocabulary mastery among The seventh-grade students .
Utilizing Global Method to Improve Reading Comprehension of EFL Students Supuinda, Arum Yudyah A; Anggreni, Afrillia; Marhum, Mochtar; Darmawan, Darmawan
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i4.1212

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Comprehending reading text in many genres is one of the main goals in learning English at the Junior High School level. Many innovative methods have been adapted and implemented by numerous scholars to improve this receptive skill. Thus, this study exposes the effectiveness of the Global Method to improve reading comprehension of eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Sigi and focuses on Narrative text. A quasi-experimental design was utilized involving two classes: an experimental class taught using the Global Method and a control class taught using conventional methods. A total of 46 students participated in this study. Both groups were given pre-tests and post-tests to measure their reading comprehension before and after the treatment. Paired sample t-tests and independent sample t-tests are applied to determine the significance differences between the two groups. The results present that the experimental class achieves a significant improvement in reading comprehension, with the mean score increasing from 66.91 in the pre-test to 87.91 in the post-test. In contrast, the control class points out a smaller improvement, with mean scores rising from 61.70 to 73.35. Statistical analysis confirmed that the Global Method has a significant positive effect on students’ reading comprehension (the p-value 0.001 lower than 0,05). Therefore, the Global Method is more effective than conventional teaching methods in enhancing students’ ability to understand narrative texts. It is recommended that English teachers incorporate this method into their instructional reading practices to support students’ comprehension development.
Using Index Card Match in Developing Vocabulary of the Eighth-Grade Students in Junior High School Mulyani, Sri; Marhum, Mochtar; Hasna, Hasna; Agussatriana, Agussatriana
Lectura : Jurnal Pendidikan Vol. 16 No. 2 (2025): Lectura: Jurnal Pendidikan
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (FKIP), Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/6rfk4g09

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Vocabulary forms the essential basis for students’ language proficiency, supporting their growth in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. A well-developed vocabulary not only improves comprehension but also enables effective communication in both oral and written contexts. This research aims to evaluate the impact of Index Card Match method on the vocabulary development of eighth-grade students of Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) Negeri 9 Palu, highlighting the importance of vocabulary in English learning and the need for interactive and effective teaching methods to develop students’ vocabulary skills. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving an experimental group taught using Index Card Match and a control group receiving conventional method. A sample of 64 students was selected through cluster random sampling from total population of 352 eighth-grade students, ensuring representativeness. This research utilized a set of 10 multiple choice questions and 10 matching items as instruments, which has been validated through evaluation and testing to ensure reliability. The findings indicated that the mean pre-test score for the experimental group was 47.81, compared to 49.22 for the control group. In contrast, the post-test mean score for the experimental group rose to 69.69, while the control group scored 42.03. The Mann-Whitney U test was employed due to the non-normal distribution of the data, revealing a significant difference between the two groups (p<0.05). In short, this indicates that the Index Card Match method positively impacts vocabulary development, accentuating its academic and pedagogical significance in improving students’ language skills.
ENHANCING SPEAKING SKILLS THROUGH THE USE OF SHADOWING TECHNIQUE: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY Sindi, Sindi; Darmawan, Darmawan; Wahyudin, Wahyudin; Marhum, Mochtar
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 11, No 2 (2025): New Applications and Perspectives in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (EF
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2025.v11i2.9634

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This research aims to investigate the effect of the shadowing technique on improving the speaking skills of eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 2 Palu, particularly in terms of accuracy and comprehensibility. Shadowing is a learning method that involves listening to and immediately repeating the speech of a native speaker to develop natural pronunciation, intonation, and sentence structure. This study used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test model. The subjects were 27 eleventh-grade students selected through purposive sampling. The research instrument was an oral speaking test that focused on two assessment aspects: accuracy and comprehensibility. The results showed an increase in the students’ average score from 42.12 in the pre-test to 62.03 in the post-test. The hypothesis testing using a t-test revealed that the t-count value (3.936) was higher than the t-table value (1.706) at a 0.05 significance level, indicating that the hypothesis was accepted. This means that the shadowing technique was effective in improving students’ speaking skills, especially in helping them overcome difficulties in pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Based on these findings, the shadowing technique can be considered an effective and interactive strategy for teaching speaking in English language classrooms.
The Correlation between Vocabulary Mastery and Reading Comprehension of Students' at the Eleventh Grade of SMA Negeri 1 Palu Ardini, Andi; Marhum, Mochtar; Arid, Muhammad; Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): SEPTEMBER
Publisher : Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v8i3.45157

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The ability to understand and evaluate written information is known as reading comprehension, while vocabulary mastery is the ability to use words in a language effectively. This study looked at how reading comprehension and vocabulary mastery relate to one another among eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Palu. Out of a total population of 534 students in 15 courses, 73 individuals were chosen at random to participate in a correlational study design. Multiple-choice exams with 30 questions for reading comprehension and 50 items for vocabulary mastery were used to gather data. A linearity test, Spearman's rank correlation, and the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test for normalcy were used to analyse the data because of its non-normal distribution. The findings showed a p-value of 0.135 (p > 0.05), indicating no significant relationship between reading comprehension and vocabulary competence. A very little positive link was shown by the correlation coefficient (rs = 0.177). Therefore, it can be said that in this particular situation, students' reading comprehension ability is not strongly predicted by vocabulary competence alone.
Enhancing Reading Comprehension of The Tenth Grade Students of SMA Negeri 1 Torue Through Preview, Question, Read, Summarize, and Test (PQRST Method) Dewi, Ni Putu Indah Tiara; Hastini, Hastini; Mukrim, Mukrim; Marhum, Mochtar; Left, Left
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 5 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i5.1447

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Reading skills are very important for students such as students can get information from reading, students can improve their knowledge, students can expand their way of thinking by reading any text. Thus, this research aims to determine whether using the effectiveness of the Preview, Question, Read, Summarize, and Test (PQRST) method in enhancing reading comprehension skills of tenth-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Torue. The researcher used purposive sampling approaches to get the sample. Using a quasi-experimental design with 72 participants divided equally into experimental and control group. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test on recount texts. The pre-test measured students' prior knowledge, where as the post-test measured students' improvement in reading comprehension using the PQRST method following the treatment.  The results show that the experimental group improves significantly in reading comprehension, with the mean score rising from 59.64 in the pre-test to 87.28 in the post-test. In comparison, the control group showed a modest increase, with mean scores increasing from 65.19 to 75.83. Statistical analyses confirmed the PQRST method that the improvement in the experimental group was statistically significant (p 0.05). The findings show that using the PQRST method successfully improves students' conceptual comprehension and promotes more fair learning outcomes. As a result, it is recommended that the PQRST method be used more widely to teach reading comprehension in senior high schools.
Boosting Students’ Speaking Skill Through Information Gap Activities (IGA) Mahmudah, Listiana Eka Dewi; Anggreni, Afrillia; Dewi, Anjar Kusuma; Marhum, Mochtar
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 5 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v%vi%i.1427

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Speaking proficiency is essential for academic and social development of EFL students. However, numerous students often struggle with limited vocabulary, grammatical deficiencies, and a lack of confidence which contribute to their speaking performance. Therefore, this study exposes the effectiveness of Information Gap Activities (IGA) to elevate students’ speaking skills – specifically in fluency and comprehensibility – of eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Sigi. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving two groups: an experimental class received IGA treatment and a control class taught by using conventional methods, with a total of 60 student participants. Both groups were given pre-tests and post-tests to measure their speaking ability before and after the treatment. Pre-test and post-test data were analyzed using SPSS. The results revealed a statistically significant improvement in the experimental group, with the mean score increasing from 41.67 to 67.50, compared to the control group’s increase from 41.67 to 50.56. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test (p = 0.000) and Mann-Whitney U Test (p = 0.000) confirmed this difference to be statistically significant. These findings suggest that Information Gap Activities can effectively enhance students’ speaking abilities, offering a communicative and interactive alternative to traditional instructional approaches.
A Study Of English Usage In Social Media By University Students (A Case Study Of English Department Students Of Tadulako University) Muhammad Fadhil Irawan Hadi; Darmawan, Darmawan; Wahyudin, Wahyudin; Mochtar Marhum
ULIL ALBAB : Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Vol. 4 No. 10: September 2025
Publisher : CV. Ulil Albab Corp

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56799/jim.v4i10.10388

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The objective of this research is to find out how English department students of Tadulako University perceive the use of social media for learning English. This research is a convergent mixed method research focusing in case study design. The participants of this research were twenty active English department students selected using snowball technique. The data was collected through Google form questionnaires and a follow-up interview. The findings of this research revealed that, the students perceive learning English through social media positively. It created a stress-free environment with abundant resources to enhance all of their language skills. However network related problems, distracting advertisements and inappropriate contents still present some challenges.
Co-Authors Abdul Kamaruddin Abdul Waris Adzani , Feny Nur Afrillia Aggreni Afrillia Aggreni Agussatriana Agustina Risu, Indah Aminah Aminah Aminah Aminah Aminah Suriaman Aminuyati Amir Pattu Amri, Hasrawati Anak Agung Gede Sugianthara Ananda Mumtahana Anggreni, Afrillia Anjar Kusuma Dewi Aprilia, Rezki Ardini, Andi Arid, Muhammad Ayu Rizkilla Budi Budi Budi Chelsea Valentine Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Desrin Lebagi Desti Sri Wahyuni Desti Sri Wahyuni Dewi, Anjar Kusuma Dewi, Ni Putu Indah Tiara Dwi Putri, Dwi Eisenring, Moh. Abraham Akbar Elma, Elma Alvionita Farah Humairah Fatimah Fatimah Azzahrah Zulkfli Feren Putri Patricia Ferry Rita Fifi Dwi Pra Aditya Firman Firman Fitriawati, Sitti Gultom, Lentina Hamida Pusparani Hasan Basri Hasna, Hasna Hastini, Hastini Hayati, Mutmainnah Hente, Asri Hente, Muh. Asri Jafar, Desi M Jamiluddin Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin Jeric Romero Kamaruddin, Abd. Karina Nadhifah Putri, Eka Khusnul, Khusnul Konder Manurung Kumowal, Widiatris Apriyani Lamade, Muzna Left, Left M. Said, Mawardin Maf'ulah Maf'ulah, Maf’ulah Maghfira, Maghfira Mahmudah, Listiana Eka Dewi Mashuri Mashuri Mashuri Masyitha, Nur rahmaniar Mawardin Muhammad Said Mawardin, Mawardin Mawardin. M Said Melisa Melisa Moh. Amin Muhammad Fadhil Irawan Hadi Mukrim, Mukrim Muspira, Muspira Nadrun, Nadrun Nahdawati, Nahdawati Nur Ilmi Muslimin Nur Sehang Thamrin Nurfitri Nurfitri Nurherika, Nurherika Nurul Alfiah Wahyuni Palintin, Afrida Pallawa, Baso Andi Patmasari, Andi Puspitasari, Tribuana Rachmawati, Redzky Rafika sari lasiara Rahma, Aulia Ramdania, Siti Rahma Rita, Ferry Rizki Amalia Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Romero, Jeric S. Madanun, Nur Rahmi Sadilia, Sukmawati Safitri, Desi Ayu Said, Mawardin Muhammad Salamses, Moh. Rifal Sari, Fierda Mia Rianty Selasih S, Jihan Septiani, Cindy Setiani, Nila Utari Shanti Rachmawati Afrilya Shanti Rachmawati Afrilya Sindi, Sindi Siraje, Andika Rosadi Siska Bochari Sri Mulyani Sriati Usman Suci Salsabila Sudarkam R Mertosono Supuinda, Arum Yudyah A Suryani, Maylina Dwi Tiara Z. Koping Tiara, Uci Trisnawati Katuwu, Chenia Vicha Hulai, Bella Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyuni, Nurul Alfiah Wahyuningsi, Sri Yulianti, Lola Dwi Zarkiani Hasyim