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From Playing To Retention: Enhancing Students’ Vocabulary Mastery Through Flashcard-Based Instruction Labanu, Faradilla; Erniwati, Erniwati; Anggreni, Afrillia; Hasyim, Zarkiani
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): February
Publisher : MASI Mandiri Edukasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v5i1.897

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Adequate vocabulary mastery is a fundamental requirement for successful English language learning, as emphasized in the Merdeka Curriculum. However, many junior high school students still exhibit low vocabulary proficiency due to the use of monotonous and teacher-centered conventional teaching methods. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effectiveness of flashcard-based instruction in enhancing the vocabulary mastery of seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Palu. This research employed a quasi-experimental design with two groups: an experimental group of 32 students and a control group of 32 students, selected via simple random sampling. The experimental group received vocabulary instruction using flashcards, while the control group was taught using conventional methods. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests focusing on students’ mastery of nouns and verbs. The results revealed a significant improvement in vocabulary mastery among students taught with flashcards compared to those taught through conventional instruction. The mean post-test score of the experimental group was 85, which was higher than the control group’s mean score of 68. Statistical analysis using SPSS version 27 showed a significance value (Asymp. Sig. 2-tailed) of 0.000, which was lower than the 0.05 significance level. These findings indicate that flashcard-based instruction has a positive and significant effect on students’ vocabulary mastery. In conclusion, the study suggests that flashcards are an effective instructional medium for improving students’ vocabulary learning, increasing motivation, and supporting retention, particularly within the Merdeka Curriculum’s emphasis on contextual and everyday-life learning. Therefore, English teachers are encouraged to integrate flashcards into vocabulary instruction to create more engaging and effective learning environments.
Enhancing Seventh Graders' Vocabulary Mastery Trough the Use of Movies : A Quasi-Experimental Study Landu, Miftahurrahma; Usman, Sriati; Patmasari, Andi; Anggreni, Afrillia
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 6 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i6.1755

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This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of using films as a learning medium to improve English vocabulary mastery in seventh-grade junior high school students. The methodology used is quasi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design involving two groups, namely the experimental group and the control group. The sample size consisted of 64 students, divided equally into 32 students in the experimental group who were taught using films, and 32 students in the control group who were taught using conventional methods. The type of film used in the learning intervention was a short animated film that was story-oriented and had easy-to-understand dialogue, chosen for its relevance to the age and potential to attract students' interest. The main statistical analysis, specifically through an independent t-test, showed a statistically significant difference between the post-test scores of the two groups. These results indicate that the intervention using films resulted in a substantially higher increase in vocabulary mastery. Quantitatively, the experimental group showed an average increase (gain score) of 25% compared to the control group, which only showed an increase of 10%. This was proven by calculations using the SPSS 24 software system . Thus, the main conclusion of this study is that the use of films is an effective and efficient learning medium for improving English vocabulary mastery in seventh-grade junior high school students.
Digital Game-Based Learning Wordwall to Improve Vocabulary Mastery of Grade Eight Students at SMPN 2 Labobo Ahdani, Nurhayati; Marhum, Mochtar; Hasyim, Zarkiani; Anggreni, Afrillia
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): February
Publisher : MASI Mandiri Edukasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v5i1.1170

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Rural EFL students at SMPN 2 Labobo face difficulties in mastering English vocabulary because the learning process is often boring and relies on traditional, teacher-centred methods. resulting in frequent word retention problems, inaccurate usage, and low motivation in learning English. Therefore, this research aimed to evaluate the effect of game-based learning using Wordwall on improving English vocabulary mastery of eighth-grade students at SMPN 2 Labobo. The research employed a quantitative pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test approach, involving 19 students. The intervention consisted of six meetings using interactive Wordwall activities, including matching pairs, quizzes, word searches, sentence building, and categorisation, focusing on nouns, verbs, and adjectives in context. Vocabulary mastery was assessed via written tests evaluating grammatical accuracy, appropriate vocabulary use, and sentence clarity. Data from the pre-test and post-test were analysed using a paired-samples t-test. The results showed a significant improvement, with pre-test mean scores rising from 36.63 to 72.16 post-test, a gain of 35.53 points, and a paired t-test confirming statistical significance, t = -10.809, p = 0.000. These findings highlight that Wordwall's strategy is effective in enhancing engagement and retention in a rural school context, offering pedagogical implications for integrating digital tools in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction.
REFRAMING WRITING INSTRUCTION THROUGH INTEGRATING PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING AND FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT FOR ACADEMIC WRITING AND 4C SKILLS Andi Patmasari; Agussatriana Agussatriana; Afrillia Anggreni; Dwi Putri; Fadhilah Zamzam; Muhammad Ismail
JURNAL EDUSCIENCE Vol 13, No 2 (2026): in Press
Publisher : Universitas Labuhanbatu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36987/jes.v13i2.9032

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Purpose – Students' writing and 4C skills (critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity) remain underdeveloped. This is due to the limited use of innovative learning models and formative assessment—an educational process providing feedback during learning—in classrooms. This research examined whether integrating problem-based learning (PBL), an approach using real-world problems, with formative assessment can improve students’ writing. The study also explored how this integration affects their writing and 4C skills.Methodology – The study used a mixed-methods approach with an explanatory sequential design. The sample included fourth-semester students from the Writing in Professional Context course, specifically Class B. Researchers collected performance assessments and interviews and analyzed the data using both quantitative and qualitative methods.Findings – Quantitative results showed that integrating PBL and formative assessment significantly improved students’ writing skills. Qualitative results indicated that this integration also improved writing structure, coherence, diction, and argument development. The integration enhanced writing performance and fostered 4C skills (critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity).Contribution – This research advances writing pedagogy and 21st-century skills by guiding educators to adopt innovative, student-centered learning practices.
Co-Authors Abdul Kamaruddin Achmad, Putri Fatimah Agussatriana Ahdani, Nurhayati Ahmar, Ansari Saleh Aini, Putri Nur Alvionita, Widya Aminah Suriaman Ananda Mumtahana Arpiani, Made Rani Artanti, Ni Luh Rani Azahra, Fadlia Azzajjad, Muhammad Fath Budi Budi Budi Darmawan Darmawan Devi, Govinda Kurnia Dewi Satria Ahmar Dewi, Anjar Kusuma Dorasa, Pritalia Dwi Putri Erniwati Erniwati Erniwati Erniwati Eviyanti Eviyanti, Eviyanti Fadhilah Zamzam Fadjar Farawansa Moh.S.Mahid, Indah Fifi Dwi Pra Aditya Gufrana Hasan Basri Hastini, Hastini Ismi, Nurul Jamiluddin Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin Kamaruddin , Abdul Kamarudin, Abdul Konder Manurung Kusuma Dewi, Anjar Labanu, Faradilla Landu, Miftahurrahma Lutfi, Muh. Faris M. Said, Mawardin Maf’ulah Maf’ulah Maf’ulah Maf’ulah Maf’ullah, Maf’ullah Maghfira, Maghfira Mahmudah, Listiana Eka Dewi Makbul, Makbul Makuta, Nurul Mawaddah U Maryam Maryam Maryam Mashuri Mashuri Mawar, Putri Bulan Mawardin Muhammad Said Mawardin, Ilmuislami Mochtar Marhum Muhammad Arid Muhammad Arid Muhammad Ismail Mukrim Mukrim Mukrim, Mukrim Mulya Sari, Ika Mutmainna Nadrun, Nadrun Nandita, Dinda Ningsih, Novi Sulistya Ningsih, Rahayu Wulan Nirwijayanti Nirwijayanti Ntulo, Gita Gifara Nur Asdila Nur Sehang Thamrin Oktaviani, Siska Rahma Parasulu, Zikrullah Patmasari, Andi Purnama Ningsih Rachman, Januar Rahm, Aulia Rahmita Rahmita Ramli Rita, Ferry Rizkoh, Fusthaatul Rofiqoh rofiqoh rofiqoh Rosmah, Mardiati Sahmawati Selasih S, Jihan Selviana H, Selviana H Siska Bochari Sri Masriyani Sriati Usman Sudarkam R Mertosono Sukmawati Sadilia Sumiati Sumiati Sumiati Supuinda, Arum Yudyah A Suryani, Maylina Dwi Syahrul Munir Tjiangrayudi B Alfaron Tologugu, Des Puput Tri Ananda Trisnawati Katuwu, Chenia Widyaningrum, Thalita Putri Winarsi, Inggit Yanti Permatasari Yanti Permatasari Yuntika, Arudia Risti Zarkiani Hasyim