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The Use of Kahoot! Application to Increase Students’ Motivation in Learning English Darmawan, Dedy; Abduh, Amirullah; Korompot, Chairil Anwar
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 4, No 4, October (2025): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS UNM

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The results of the research revealed that the use of the Kahoot! application in learning English in non-formal education is the right thing because in addition to being effective in gamification and technology-based learning, it can also attract motivation to learn English in course institutions or non-formal education. The innovations or novelty that can be found in this research compared to previous research are because previous similar research conducted research in formal schools which are indeed mandatory for all students to follow, while this study was conducted in non-formal schools by looking at the status of a course community by relying on registration and acceptance of new students and their workforce. In how a course community can survive and maintain its existence through the quality of its teaching and learning, one of which is by using the Kahoot! application to increase students' motivation to learn English.
The Use of Cooperative Learning to Enhance Students Engagement in English Classroom Wulandari, Rafika; Abduh, Amirullah; Halim, Abdul
International Journal of Language, Education, and Literature Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): October
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Program Pascasarjana - Universitas Negeri Makassar.

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This study investigates the use of cooperative learning to enhance student engagement in the English classroom at SMP Negeri 1 Mare. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were gathered through observations and interviews involving one teacher and ten eighth-grade students. The research explores perceptions and challenges in implementing cooperative learning and seeks strategies for improvement. Findings indicate that both teacher and students perceive cooperative learning as highly beneficial. The teacher integrates strategies such as Think-Pair-Share, role assignments, and reflective questioning to foster active participation and collaborative learning. Students report increased motivation, reduced anxiety, and improved confidence in using English, especially in speaking and vocabulary tasks.However, challenges persist. Unequal participation, time management issues, and occasional group conflicts were observed. The teacher addresses these through structured group roles, frequent feedback, and adaptive support. Students also demonstrate problem-solving by improving communication and collaboration skills. The study concludes that cooperative learning promotes a more interactive, inclusive, and dynamic classroom environment. While implementation challenges remain, strategic adjustments and clear guidance can significantly enhance the effectiveness of cooperative learning. These insights offer practical implications for teachers seeking to optimize engagement in English language instruction through collaborative methods.
Informal Identification of Student Learning Styles by Primary School Teachers: Insights from a Qualitative Study: Informal Identification of Student Learning Styles by Primary School Teachers: Insights from a Qualitative Study Sitokkonni, Joice; Abduh, Amirullah; Fitriyani; Widya
International Journal of Language, Education, and Literature Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): October
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This study explores how primary school teachers informally identify and categorize students’ learning styles in the classroom. While learning style theories such as Fleming’s VARK model are widely known, their practical application in primary education often lacks formal support or diagnostic tools. In the context of Indonesia’s Kurikulum Merdeka, where differentiated instruction is encouraged, teachers are expected to address diverse student learning needs. However, little is known about how teachers recognize learning preferences in everyday classroom practice. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach and involved six teachers from IBC School Makassar. Data were collected through classroom observations and semi-structured interviews, then analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive model. The findings revealed that teachers used informal strategies such as observing student behavior, participation patterns, and task preferences to identify visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic learners. Although no formal instruments were used, teachers demonstrated intuitive awareness of students’ learning preferences and adjusted their teaching accordingly. Most teachers adopted a multimodal approach, reflecting the overlap and fluidity of learning styles among students. These results suggest that informal identification methods, while flexible and contextually effective, could be strengthened by institutional training and support systems. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of teacher-led learning differentiation and highlights the importance of perception-based strategies in inclusive classroom environments.
Enriching Students' Vocabulary Mastery by Using Extensive Reading for 11th Grade Students at SMA Negeri 1 Sidrap Gunawan, Abdi; Abduh, Amirullah; Aeni, Nur
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 4, No 4: November (2025) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
Publisher : State University of Makassar

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Vocabulary is a necessary thing in a language. There is no language without vocabulary. Vocabulary knowledge is a must thing in learning a language. In order to understand what someone intend to express, we need to understand their word implication, word structure, and word decision. In order to express something clearly, we need to consider our word implication, word structure, and word decision. So, vocabulary holds a key of language comprehension. This study aims to discover the contribution of extensive reading to enrich students’ vocabulary, by utilizing pre-experimental design method to process the data gathered from the 11th grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Sidrap. The study finds out that there are little to no impact of extensive reading on improving students’ vocabulary. Keywords: Vocabulary, Vocabulary Mastery, Extensive Reading
Co-Authors A Halim Abd. Azis Abdi Gunawan, Abdi Abdul Halim Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah Pandang Abdurrahman Hi. Usman Achmad, Sitti Fatimah Adi Isma Ahmad Talib Akib, Muhaiminah Alwiah, Artati Amalia, Nurul Ilmi Ambo Dalle Amra Ariyani Andi Alfiana Andi Alif Batara Andi Astri Awwaliyah Anhar, Andi Fausia Anshari Anshari Apriyana Melly I. M. Arham, Muhammad Asep Bayu Dani Nandiyanto Asnur, Muhammad Nur Ashar Asri Ismail Auliah, Wahyuli Awaludin Rizal Baa, Sultan Baso Ahmad Khaeruddin Baso Jabu, Baso Basri, Muhammad Arham Bilad, Muhammad Roil Bulkis, Iin Dedy Darmawan Dewi Kartika Sari Dewi Kartika Sari Dunakhir, Samirah Erlan, Frerianta Farida, F. FARTIZAN, Siti Fatimannisa, Aulia Firman Firman Fitriyani Geminastiti Sakkir Hajriah, Hajriah Halim, Abd Halim, Nur Mutmainna Haryanto Atmowardoyo Hasbi, Andi Indah Permatasari HASNAWI HARIS, HASNAWI Herlina B Hery Widijanto Hustiana, Hustiana Irman Suherman Iskandar Iskandar Israr, Mohammad Jayadi, Karta Jayadi, Karta Jibran, Ahmad Ari Julianti, Rahmah Khairiyah, Nabila Ananda Khusnul Hidayah Kisman Salija, Kisman Korompot, Chairil Anwar Kurnia Rahman Kurniadi, Muslimah Kusubakti Andajani La Ode Rasmin M, Andi Fitri Rahmasari Maemuna Muhayyang Maemuna Muhayyang Mah, Aisyah Aminny Martin Andrew Masbara, Abdi Masnur, Fildah Aini Maulani, Nur Muchtar, Jumardin Muh. Al Fairenza Arqam Muh. Al Ikhsandi Palysa Putra Muh. Ichsan Ali Muh. Mushaddiq A Muh. Tahir Muhammad Agus Muljanto Muhammad Arham Muhammad Asfah Rahman Muhammad Azis Muhammad Basri Muhammad Basri Muhammad Basri MUHAMMAD HASBI Muhammad Tahir Munir Munir, Munir Murni Mahmud Musliha, Rina NUR AENI Nurdin Noni Nurhaya, Nurhaya Nurul Hikmah Nurul Husna Amalia Nurwijayanti Patak, Andi Anto Prastio, Bambang Putri, Andi Mega Januarti R. Siti Pupu Fauziah Rahman, Ufia Ananda Ramadhani, Ananda Salsabilah Ramlan Mahmud Ramly Ramly RASMIN, La Ode Ratu Amalia Awal Renaldi, Isnaini Achmad Ridisrawan, Akhmad Muflih Rifdhah, Nadhifah Rina Musliha Rini Anggriani Roekhan Roekhan Roestamy, Martin Rosmaladewi Rosmaladewi Rosmaladewi, R. Rosmaladewi, Rosmaladewi Sahril Sahril Samad, Sulaeman Samad, Sulaiman Samtidar Samtidar Samtidar, Samtidar Sapnur, Aisyah Setiawan, Faisal Ari Shafa Shafa Sitokkonni, Joice Sukardi Weda, Sukardi Sultan Baa Supardi, S. Surya Annysa Litha Sya, Mega Febriani Syahrianti Syahrianti Syam, Chaidir Syarifuddin Dollah Tahir, MUH Toding, Rufina Wilda Widya Wilda Toding, Rufina Wulandari, Rafika Yasdin, Yasdin Yuni Pratiwi Yunitari Mustikawati Zurgawi Zurgawi