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Effectiveness of Using Game Techniques to Improve English Vocabulary Mastery in Elementary School: A Systematic Literature Review Pratiwi, Yuliani; Maulina, Maulina; Nasrullah, Rahmat
Jambura Journal of English Teaching and Literature Vol 6, No 2 (2025): Jambura Journal of English Teaching and Literature
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Gorontalo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37905/jetl.v6i2.34711

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Vocabulary mastery is a fundamental aspect in English learning, especially at the elementary school level. However, many students still experience difficulties in mastering vocabulary optimally due to learning methods that are less interesting and not appropriate to their age characteristics. This study uses a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) methodology to look into how well game tactics can help elementary school students improve their command of English vocabulary. A total of 50 articles published from 2020 to 2025 from various sources using publish or perish were collected and analyzed according to predetermined both inclusion and exclusion standars. The study’s findings indicate that game techniques have a favorable effect on enhancing vocabulary mastery, learning motivation, and active student engagement.Various types of games such as flash card, scrabble game, word game and wordwall have been demonstrated to be successful in aiding students in comprehending and rebember new vocabulary. However, there are also several obstacles such as limited time, facilities, and teachers' abilities in implementing game techniques optimally. The results of this investigation should be a reference for educators, researchers, and educational policy makers in developing more interesting and effective English learning methods at the elementary school level.
Enhancing Vocabulary Instruction through Strategic Media Integration: A Case Study on Media Utilization at Tertiary Level Faridawati, Faridawati; Lisna, Lisna; Nasrullah, Rahmat
Jurnal Ilmu Manajemen Sosial Humaniora (JIMSH) Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): August, Jurnal Ilmu Manajemen Sosial Humaniora (JIMSH)
Publisher : LP3M, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51454/jimsh.v6i2.754

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Media utilization plays a crucial role in enhancing the teaching and learning process within the classroom environment. This study investigates how a lecturer at Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari perceives the use of teaching media in vocabulary instruction. Utilizing a qualitative descriptive approach through a case study, the research involved one lecturer and data collected from three classroom observations and two interviews. The analysis employed thematic coding across six key aspects: purpose, media selection, utilization, benefits, challenges, and effectiveness. The findings indicate that the lecturer employed a diverse range of teaching media, with multimedia resources, such as audio-books, being particularly prominent due to their integration of both audio and visual elements. Interviews data corroborates this observation, revealing the lecturer's belief that selecting appropriate media significantly enhances student engagement and aids in achieving learning objectives. Additionally, the study highlights that integrating various media types fosters a more interactive and dynamic vocabulary learning environment. The results further suggest that the lecturer demonstrates a robust understanding of media utilization, as evidenced by the absence of significant challenges in the process. Overall, the study underscores the effectiveness of diverse media in enriching vocabulary instruction and suggests that strategic media integration can greatly enhance the learning experience.
THE CONTRIBUTION OF LENGKO-LENGKO GAME TO STUDENTS COLLABORATION IN ENGLISH CLASSROOM Wirastin, Yulia; Rahmiatin, Titin; Nasrullah, Rahmat; Rusli, Tri Indah
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 7 No 3 (2025): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v7i3.1721

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Traditional games, as manifestations of cultural heritage, offer significant potential for creating dynamic and interactive learning environments. This study investigates the efficacy of the Lengko-Lengko traditional game as a pedagogical strategy for fostering student collaboration in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom. A descriptive qualitative methodology was employed, with data collected through in-depth classroom observations and video recordings of seventh-grade students at SMPN 20 Kendari. Data were analyzed thematically using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman. The findings demonstrate that the game significantly enhanced key facets of collaborative learning, evidenced by marked improvements in positive interdependence, individual accountability, promotive interaction, social skills, shared decision-making, equal participation, and conflict resolution. The game also served as a strong motivator, increasing students' willingness to use English; however, this use remained inconsistent and group reflection was identified as an area needing further development. This study concludes that the Lengko-Lengko game is not merely a recreational activity but a powerful, culturally grounded pedagogical tool. It effectively transforms the classroom into a collaborative community, bridging cultural preservation with modern educational objectives. The research provides educators with a practical framework for leveraging indigenous games to enhance 21st-century skills and enliven language learning.
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF FRONT OFFICE STAFFS IN KENDARI : STUDY CASE Ulumuddin, Ihya; Indah, Tri Rusli; Nasrullah, Rahmat
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 8 No 1 (2026): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v8i1.1754

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This study investigates the English communication skills of Front Office staff in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, by examining the gap between theoretical linguistic competence and actual professional performance. Utilizing a case study design with a Convergent Parallel Mixed-Methods approach, data were triangulated from CEFR-based assessments, field observations, and in-depth interviews across five practitioners. The findings reveal that while linguistic proficiency ranges from A2 to C1 levels, professional success is primarily driven by functional pragmatism and compensatory strategies rather than mere grammatical accuracy. The research identifies critical hurdles such as Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA), physical fatigue from shift rotations, and phonological barriers (accents), which often lead to a "cognitive-affective gap" during high-stakes guest interactions. However, staff effectively mitigate these challenges through "Identity Switching," predictive listening, and the disciplined application of the HEAT Method. The study concludes that specialized, context-specific training focusing on auditory sensitivity and service recovery diplomacy is essential for enhancing professional oracy in regional hospitality sectors.
IMPROVING EFL SPEAKING SKILLS THROUGH TRADITIONAL LENGKO-LENGKO GAMES Arviani, Vivin; Rahmiatin, Titin; Nasrullah, Rahmat; Indah, Tri Rusli
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 7 No 3 (2025): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v7i3.1759

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Developing English speaking skills, particularly in fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary, remains a significant challenge for many English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners, often compounded by low student motivation. This study investigates the efficacy of integrating a traditional game, Lengko-Lengko, as a culturally relevant pedagogical tool to address this issue. A one-group pretest–posttest pre-experimental design is employed with seventh-grade students (N=29, Class F) at a stated junior high school in Kendari. Quantitative data are collected through pre- and post-intervention speaking tests, assessed via a standardized rubric measuring fluency, vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension. Before conducting inferential analysis, a normality test using the Kolmogorov–Smirnov and Shapiro–Wilk methods indicates that both pre-test and post-test data are normally distributed (p > 0.05). The results also show a statistically significant improvement in overall speaking performance, with the mean score increasing from 23.31 (pre-test) to 33.97 (post-test), yielding a mean difference of 10.66 (p < .001). All assessed speaking sub-skills demonstrate notable gains, with vocabulary showing the highest improvement. These findings strongly suggest that the Lengko-Lengko game is an effective, engaging, and culturally grounded strategy for enhancing speaking proficiency in EFL classrooms. The study concludes by advocating for the incorporation of traditional games as interactive learning strategies to boost both motivation and oral communication skills.