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Leveraging Self-Assessment to Enhance Students’ Simple Past Tense Skills at MTs Muhammadiyah Al-Haq Palu Fajria, Fajria; Thamrin, Nur Sehang; Maghfira, Maghfira; Nadrun, Nadrun
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.v10i3.3930

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This study aims to explore the effect of self-assessment on grammar teaching and learning, by analyzing how students identify and correct errors related to the use of simple past tense in their own work. A quantitative approach was used in this study by using a quasi-experimental design. The sample was selected using purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through a test, which was divided into two: pre-test and post-test. The population in this study was the ninth grade of MTs Muhammadiyah Al-Haq Palu, where class IX C was the experimental group (n=21) and class IX B was the control group (n=18). Statistical analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney U test due to the study data was not normally distributed. The results demonstrated that there was an increase in learning outcomes in the use of simple past tense in the experimental group, compared to the control group. It was shown by calculations using the SPSS 24 software system where the Sig (2-tailed) value = 0.000 < 0.05, which means that the null hypothesis is rejected and the alternative hypothesis is accepted. In summary, this study indicated that self-assessment has a significant impact on enhancing students’ ability in simple past tense. The findings offer a new perspective for students, teachers and future researchers in enhancing English language teaching and learning.
Students’ perception on the implementation of Project-Based Learning in Writing Instruction at SMA Bala Keselamatan Palu Day, Jein Silsilia; Kamaruddin, Abdul; Lebagi, Desrin; Nadrun, Nadrun
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.v10i6.1767

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Project-Based Learning (PjBL) is one of the learning methods in the independent curriculum and is a proven effective teaching methods in writing. However, few studies have explored students' perceptions of the implementation of PjBL in writing. Therefore, this study investigates students' perceptions of the level of participation, benefits, and challenges in the implementation of PjBL in writing instruction among tenth-grade students at SMA Bala Keselamatan Palu. This study selected 7 students through purposive sampling, and data were obtained through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions in a qualitative phenomenological design. The results showed that they were actively involved in the learning process and increased their confidence in writing, even though they also faced various challenges, including limited vocabulary and differences of opinion within the group. However, most students generally had positive perceptions. In conclusion, PjBL is considered an effective teaching method in writing instruction.
The Effect of Group Work on Students’ Speaking Skills Hidayat, Andika Firdaus; Marhum, Mochtar; Nadrun, Nadrun; Kamaruddin, Abdul
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i1.1745

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Many seventh-grade students struggle with speaking skills due to limited linguistic knowledge and speaking anxiety, despite the expectations of the Merdeka Curriculum for junior high school learners to communicate effectively in English. To address these challenges, group work is often recommended as a strategy to reduce anxiety and increase student participation. However, most previous studies were conducted at higher education levels, leaving limited evidence for younger learners. Therefore, this study aims to investigate whether group work significantly improves the speaking skills of seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 18 Palu. A quasi-experimental design was used, involving two intact classes of 28 students each. Both groups completed a pre-test and post-test consisting of three oral questions assessing fluency and comprehensibility. The treatment will be administered over six sessions, from the second to the seventh meeting. The experimental group will use the group work technique, while the control group will receive conventional instruction. The data were analyzed using the Mann–Whitney U Test because the scores were not normally distributed. The findings showed that although both groups demonstrated increased mean scores from pre-test to post-test, the significance value (p = 0.113) exceeded the 0.05 threshold. Thus, the null hypothesis (H0) was accepted, indicating that group work did not produce a statistically significant improvement in students’ speaking skills. These results suggest that group work may require longer implementation or additional support to yield stronger effects for junior high school learners.
Co-Authors Abdul Kamaruddin Agussatriana Amanda, Esti Aminah Suriaman Ananda Mumtahana Andi Asnudin Anggreni, Afrillia Anjar Dewi Anjar Kusuma Dewi Anwar, Aulia Nanda Sari Arid, Muhammad Astuti, Siti Budiasura Badrun Larandang Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Day, Jein Silsilia Desrin Lebagi Devi Handayani Devi, Lisnia Dewi, Anjar Kusuma Dini Sabila Anjanila Dini, Dini Dwijayani Dwijayani Dwijayani, Dwijayani Eisenring, Moh Abraham Akbar Eisenring, Moh. Abraham Akbar Ernawati Ernawatit, Ernawatit Ernitasari Mulyadi Ernitasari Mulyadi Esti Amanda Fajria, Fajria Fajria, Nur Farianka, Astrid Fikriani Aminun Omolu Firdayani, Firdayani Hastini, Hastini Hidayat, Andika Firdaus Ida Ayu Putu Sri Widnyani Indra Indra Indra Indra Irmawati Irmawati Irmawati Irmawati Palapat Kamaruddin, Abd. Konder Manurung Kusuma Dewi, Anjar Lanang, Gina Andriani Lanut, Mersiana Linda, Nurlinda Lisnia Devi Lutfi, Muh. Faris Maf'ulah Maf'ulah Maf'ulah, Maf'ulah Maf'ulah, Maf’ulah Maghfira, Maghfira Mashuri Mashuri Mashuri Mashuri Mochtar Marhum Muhammad Arid Mujizatul Uliyah Mukrim Mukrim Mukrim, Mukrim Mulyadi, Ernitasari Muthmainnah Nandita, Dinda Naniwarsih, Andi Nirmalawati Nirmalawati Nisfa Tey Nizam, Moh Nur Azizah Nur Azizah Nur Sehang Thamrin Nurhazizah Nurhazizah Nurliyanti Nurliyanti Nursakinah Nursakinah, Nursakinah Palapat, Irmawati Patmasari, Andi Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rafika sari lasiara Rahmah, Ainun Ramadani, Nispa Rezikna rofiqoh rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rohmatullah, Siti Rumo, Siti Mulya Rusdi, Magfirah S, Sakina Sahril Sahril Sari Wulandari Sari Wulandari Siska Bochari Sri Masriyani Sriati Usman Suci Salsabila Sudarto SUSILAWATI, SUSI Tey, Nisfa Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Whanchit, Wararat Yanti, Darsila Yusril Yusril Zarkiani Hasyim