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Pelatihan Calon Guru Bahasa Inggris dalam Penggunaan Platform Quizbot Berbasis Web untuk Pembelajaran Membaca Interaktif Percis Zebua; Bitta Maria Waruwu; Siska Paren Kristania Zega; Yasminar Amaerita Telaumbanua; Priska Putri Kasih Zega; Rut Nelsin Margaret Zega
Abdimas Mandalika Vol 5, No 5 (2026): Agustus
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31764/am.v5i5.40663

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Abstract: This community service program aims to enhance the digital pedagogical competence and confidence of pre-service English teachers in utilizing a web-based Quizbot platform for interactive reading instruction. Employing a participatory training approach, the activity was conducted on May 8, 2026, involving ten pre-service teachers from the English Language Education Study Program at Nias University. The program was organized into five systematic stages: needs analysis, preparation, training implementation, guided practice and teaching simulations, and evaluation. Data were collected through direct observation, participant performance assessments, and collaborative reflection sessions. The findings indicate a substantial improvement in the participants' technical and professional skills. Participants successfully transitioned from passive technology use to the ability to independently design authentic reading texts, create multi-format comprehension quizzes, and manage automated feedback systems. Teaching simulations and reflection sessions highlighted the program's effectiveness in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical digital classroom application, as well as in enhancing the participants' readiness for 21st-century language teaching.Abstrak: Program pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi pedagogis digital dan rasa percaya diri mahasiswa calon guru bahasa Inggris dalam memanfaatkan Platform Quizbot Berbasis Web untuk pembelajaran membaca yang interaktif.  Menggunakan pendekatan pelatihan partisipatif, kegiatan ini dilaksanakan pada 8 Mei 2026 dengan melibatkan sepuluh mahasiswa calon guru dari Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Nias. Pelaksanaan program diorganisasikan ke dalam lima tahapan sistematis: analisis kebutuhan, persiapan, pelaksanaan pelatihan, praktik terbimbing dan simulasi mengajar, serta evaluasi. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi langsung, kinerja peserta, dan sesi refleksi kolaboratif. Temuan menunjukkan peningkatan substansial pada keterampilan teknis dan instruksional peserta. Peserta berhasil beralih dari penggunaan teknologi pasif menjadi mampu merancang teks membaca autentik secara mandiri, menyusun kuis pemahaman multi-format, dan mengelola sistem umpan balik otomatis. Simulasi mengajar dan sesi refleksi menegaskan bahwa program ini efektif menjembatani kesenjangan antara pengetahuan teoretis dan aplikasi kelas digital praktis, serta meningkatkan kesiapan mereka untuk pengajaran bahasa abad ke-21.
Case Study in Primary School: What Makes Gen Alpha Uninterested in English Yana zebua; Percis Zebua; Imel Zebua; Yasminar Telaumbanua; Celsia Gulo; Hubertus Gulo; Lorensia Harefa; Kristin Zai
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 5 (2026): ON PROGRESS
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i5.2929

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English plays an important role in helping young learners participate in a globalized world. However, many Generation Alpha students in rural areas show low interest in learning English. This study aimed to identify the factors contributing to the lack of interest in learning English among fifth-grade students at SDN 074046 Lolomoyo, Gunungsitoli Barat, North Sumatra. A qualitative case study design was employed. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview with one English teacher and classroom observations involving 17 students. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed four major factors affecting students' interest: limited foundational knowledge of English, difficulties in basic language skills, perceived irrelevance of English to daily life, and limitations in teaching methods and learning resources. The study concludes that interactive, meaningful, and contextually relevant learning activities are needed to increase Generation Alpha students' engagement and interest in learning English, offering practical implications for English teachers and schools in designing more engaging learning experiences in rural primary schools.