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Development and evaluation of english instructional materials based on advice poetry to foster students’ moral character and language proficiency Hasibuan, Ahmad Laut; Harahap, Nurhayati; Lubis, Nazriani; Batubara, Irpan Apandi; Wariyati, Wariyati
Jurnal Konseling dan Pendidikan Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): JKP
Publisher : Indonesian Institute for Counseling, Education and Therapy (IICET)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29210/1145900

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Improving the quality of English learning in high schools is an ongoing priority to produce graduates with strong moral character and linguistic competence. This study aimed to develop English teaching materials based on advice poetry and evaluate their effectiveness in enhancing students’ moral character and English language skills. The research employed the Research and Development (R&D) model proposed by Borg & Gall, encompassing preliminary studies, material design, and evaluation phases. The sample consisted of 120 high school students, selected through purposive sampling, who participated in the intervention. Data were analyzed using a paired t-test to measure the statistical significance of learning outcomes before and after the implementation of the developed materials. The findings indicate that the developed teaching materials align with students’ needs, adhere to curriculum standards, and meet criteria for readability, clarity, and graphical presentation. Quantitative analysis revealed a significant improvement in students' learning outcomes, with average scores increasing from 65.4 (pre-test) to 82.7 (post-test) (p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = 1.2), indicating a large effect size. Additionally, qualitative feedback showed that students were highly enthusiastic about the learning process, citing increased engagement and understanding of moral values embedded in the advice poetry. This study concludes that (1) the developed teaching materials are effective in improving both moral character and English language competence, and (2) students show positive attitudes toward poetry-based learning. The study recommends that educators incorporate advice poetry into English teaching materials to foster holistic student development. Future research could explore other literary genres or expand the sample size to generalize findings across diverse educational contexts.
HARNESSING GAME-BASED TOOLS IN EFL CLASSROOMS: MGMP TEACHERS’ PERSPECTIVES ON USING KAHOOT Heridayani, Heridayani; Hasibuan, Selamat Husni; Wariyati, Wariyati
Journal of English Education and Linguistics Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Journal of English Education and Linguistics
Publisher : Program Studi Tadris Bahasa Inggris Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56874/jeel.v6i1.2277

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This study explores how English teachers in an Indonesian MGMP (Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran) community perceive and integrate Kahoot in EFL classrooms. Using a descriptive qualitative design, data were collected from six teachers through interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis. The results show that teachers use Kahoot for various pedagogical purposes, including vocabulary review, grammar reinforcement, and formative assessment. Teachers also employed different integration strategies, using Kahoot as warm-ups, comprehension checks, and review activities. Despite challenges such as limited internet access, lack of devices, and time constraints, teachers observed significant improvements in student motivation, participation, and confidence. The study highlights the role of professional collaboration within MGMP in supporting technology use, and the importance of teacher agency in adapting digital tools to meet classroom needs. The findings suggest that teacher-mediated gamification through Kahoot can enhance both engagement and learning outcomes in EFL contexts, particularly when supported by reflective teaching practices and local collaboration.
Pendidikan Karakter Melalui Kegiatan Ekstrakurikuler di Sekolah Dasar Syafrina, Riva; Handayani, Elza Paramitha; Rangkuti, Nabila Balkis; Fradilla, Nanda; Fransiska, Cindy; Wariyati, Wariyati
QISTINA: Jurnal Multidisiplin Indonesia Vol 4, No 1 (2025): June 2025
Publisher : CV. Rayyan Dwi Bharata

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57235/qistina.v4i1.6279

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Pendidikan karakter merupakan salah satu komponen utama dalam sistem pendidikan nasional yang bertujuan untuk membentuk peserta didik yang tidak hanya cerdas secara intelektual, tetapi juga memiliki integritas moral, etika, dan kepribadian yang baik. Di tengah tantangan degradasi moral, penyimpangan perilaku, dan krisis identitas yang semakin marak pada anak usia sekolah dasar, kegiatan ekstrakurikuler hadir sebagai sarana strategis untuk menanamkan nilai-nilai karakter secara kontekstual dan aplikatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran kegiatan ekstrakurikuler dalam membentuk karakter siswa sekolah dasar, mengidentifikasi nilai-nilai karakter yang dikembangkan, serta mengevaluasi faktor-faktor pendukung dan penghambat dalam implementasinya. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi langsung terhadap kegiatan ekstrakurikuler, wawancara mendalam dengan guru pembina, kepala sekolah, siswa, dan orang tua, serta studi dokumentasi terhadap perencanaan dan laporan kegiatan sekolah. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas IV hingga VI dari lima sekolah dasar di wilayah urban dan rural yang memiliki program ekstrakurikuler aktif dan beragam. Analisis data dilakukan secara induktif dengan cara reduksi data, kategorisasi tematik, dan penarikan kesimpulan.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan ekstrakurikuler secara signifikan mampu mengembangkan nilai-nilai karakter seperti tanggung jawab, kedisiplinan, kerja sama, kejujuran, kepedulian sosial, dan semangat kebangsaan. Kegiatan seperti pramuka, olahraga, seni budaya, dan kerohanian memberikan ruang nyata bagi siswa untuk belajar melalui pengalaman langsung, berinteraksi dengan teman sebaya, dan menghadapi tantangan secara aktif. Guru pembina yang berperan sebagai teladan moral, dukungan manajemen sekolah, serta partisipasi orang tua berkontribusi besar dalam keberhasilan kegiatan ini.Namun demikian, terdapat berbagai hambatan dalam pelaksanaan pendidikan karakter melalui ekstrakurikuler, seperti kurangnya alokasi waktu, keterbatasan sumber daya manusia yang terlatih dalam pembinaan karakter, belum adanya integrasi sistem evaluasi karakter yang sistematis, serta kurangnya pemahaman stakeholder terhadap pentingnya karakter dalam kegiatan non-akademik. Untuk mengatasi hal ini, diperlukan kebijakan sekolah yang integratif, pelatihan kompetensi guru pembina, serta pelibatan komunitas dan orang tua dalam perencanaan dan evaluasi kegiatan ekstrakurikuler. Implikasi dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ekstrakurikuler tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai pelengkap kegiatan belajar mengajar, tetapi harus menjadi bagian integral dari kurikulum berbasis karakter. Sekolah dasar perlu merancang program ekstrakurikuler yang berorientasi pada pembentukan profil pelajar Pancasila yang mencerminkan nilai-nilai religius, nasionalis, mandiri, gotong royong, bernalar kritis, dan kreatif. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi konseptual dan praktis bagi pengembangan kebijakan pendidikan karakter di tingkat sekolah dasar.
Students’ Speaking Skill Analysis Using Duolingo Application Rizky Delhiana Br Bukit; Yugi Diraga Prawiyata; Wariyati Wariyati; Yulia Arfanti
JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA Vol. 15 No. 3 (2025): JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA
Publisher : STKIP Taman Siswa Bima

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37630/jpb.v15i3.3001

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The objective of the research is to analyze how using the Duolingo app has affected the speaking abilities of seventh-grade students at SMPS Nur Hasanah Medan. The research used a qualitative descriptive approach which included five students as subject of the research. Information was gathered through observation and interviews. The result suggest that using Duolingo has helped improve students' speaking skills, especially their confidence and pronunciation. Most students expressed that they enjoyed learning with Duolingo because it provided a fun, non-threatening, and interactive learning environment. Students demonstrated noticeable improvements in fluency, vocabulary use, and motivation to speak English. However, some challenges remained, especially in terms of spontaneous speech and constructing complex sentences. In other words, Duolingo can be an effective supplementary tool in improving students’ English-speaking skills, though it should be accompanied by guided instruction to develop deeper communication competence.
Indonesian EFL students’ perceptions of TikTok utilization in EFL learning Suciani, Ni Ketut; Sanjaya, I Nyoman Suka; Sitawati, Anak Agung Raka; Wariyati, Wariyati
Journal of Applied Studies in Language Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): December 2023
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Bali

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31940/jasl.v7i2.181-192

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Despite its increasing popularity among young adults, TikTok has been very slow in finding its way into the English as a foreign language (EFL) teaching profession. Yet before introducing the application into the EFL classrooms, it is no doubt imperative to discern what is preferable among EFL learners. Thus, the aim of the present study was to examine the extent to which EFL learners perceive TikTok as facilitating their learning. To this end, the participants (N = 31) were asked to fill out a short, online questionnaire to gather information about (i) whether they utilized TikTok as an affordance for their EFL learning and (ii) whether they perceive its integration into the EFL classrooms as facilitative of their learning. The findings revealed that although they did not explicitly mention that they used TikTok as an affordance for their EFL learning, they held a belief that TikTok is effective in promoting their English proficiency. According to the students, there were three factors of note which contribute to the effectiveness of TikTok, namely abundant authentic input availability, easy-to-grasp information and availability of free tuition related to English language learning. Pedagogically, it implies that TikTok is worth integrating into the EFL classrooms.
An Exploration of Code Switching Used by English Teachers at SMP N 7 Medan Pandiangan, Kevin Valentino; Tarigan, Natalia Widya Pasca; Wariyati, Wariyati
ELT (English Language Teaching Prima Journal) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): English Language Teaching Prima
Publisher : English Language Teaching Prima Journal (ELT)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34012/elt.v7i1.7180

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This qualitative study looks at how English teachers use code switching in the classroom, focusing on its types, functions, and how it affects teaching in an Indonesian EFL setting. The study took place at a junior high school in Medan and included classroom observations and semi-structured interviews with a small number of English teachers. The results showed that code switching is Often used as a strategic teaching tool to help students understand better, control classroom interactions, and give emotional support. Teachers often switched codes between sentences and within sentences, mostly going from English to Bahasa Indonesia. The study found that code switching has a number of teaching uses, such as helping students understand concepts, translating vocabulary, and keeping students interested. Teachers thought code switching was a good thing because it helped people with different languages talk to each other in a meaningful way. But there were worries that people might rely too much on their first language, which could make it harder for them to learn English. The study's conclusion is that code switching can help teachers do their jobs well in EFL classrooms if they use it wisely. It suggests that teachers come up with clear plans for using code switching and that more research be done on how students feel about it and how it affects their learning.
THE EFFECT OF USING PICTURE MEDIA ON STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILL OF DESCRIPTIVE TEXT Dwi Intan Febriana Sari; Wariyati, Wariyati
Jurnal Cakrawala Ilmiah Vol. 4 No. 1: September 2024
Publisher : Bajang Institute

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The objective of this research was to find out the effect of that picture model on students’ English writing skill in descriptive texts at the eight grade students of SMP Al-Hidayah Medan. The type of research was quantitative research and it was conducted by using experimental design with two classes, in experimental class consisted of 21 students and control class consisted of 22 students. In technique of collecting data, the researcher conducted pre-test, treatment and post-test by writing test. The data were analyzed by using t-test formula. The result of the data showed that ttest (5,80) value was higher than the ttable in which ttest>ttable (5,80>1,68). The finding showed that the hypothesis was accepted. It means that there was a significant effect of picture media on students’ English writing skill in descriptive texts at SMP Al-Hidayah Medan Academic Year 2023/2024
Wordwall sebagai Media Pembelajaran Interaktif dalam Mengajarkan Kosakata Bahasa Inggris Yugi Diraga Prawiyata; Irpan Apandi Batubara; Wariyati Wariyati; Diah Artha Sari; Ester Agnes Jovanka Simamora
JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA Vol. 15 No. 2 (2025): JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA
Publisher : STKIP Taman Siswa Bima

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37630/jpb.v15i2.2776

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Kosakata merupakan kunci utama dalam mempelajari bahasa baru. Penggunaan media Wordwall dalam aktivitas belajar yang interaktif terbukti memberi efek yang positif dalam meningkatkan keterlibatan dan pemahaman mahasiswa terutama dalam mempelajari kosa kata bahasa Inggris. Adapun tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi manfaat Wordwall sebagai media pembelajaran digital yang interaktif dalam memperkaya pengalaman belajar bahasa Inggris agar lebih seru dan atraktif. Metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif diterapkan untuk mengumpulkan informasi melalui pengamatan kelas dan wawancara dengan mahasiswa. Temuan dari studi mengindikasikan bahwa penggunaan Wordwall mampu meningkatkan motivasi belajar, partisipasi aktif, dan penguasaan materi. Mahasiswa Semeseter 3B Program Studi PGSD Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al-Washliyah menyatakan bahwa elemen interaktif yang terdapat pada Wordwall, seperti ujian, permainan kata, dan kegiatan interaktif, membuat pengalaman belajar lebih menarik dan membantu mereka dalam memahami tidak hanya kosakata, tetapi juga struktur kalimat, serta keahlian berkomunikasi dalam bahasa Inggris. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Wordwall adalah media yang berguna untuk mendukung proses belajar yang interaktif, termasuk dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris, yang dapat dengan mudah diintegrasikan ke dalam kurikulum pendidikan tinggi.
EFL Learners’ Experiences in Using Tiktok to Enhance Pronunciation and Speaking Fluency Siregar, Prima Yanti; Heridayani, Heridayani; Siregar, Nurmaliana Sari; Wariyati, Wariyati; Ani, Fitri
EDU SOCIETY: JURNAL PENDIDIKAN, ILMU SOSIAL DAN PENGABDIAN KEPADA MASYARAKAT Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Oktober 2025 - Januari 2026
Publisher : Association of Islamic Education Managers (Permapendis) Indonesia, North Sumatra Province

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56832/edu.v5i3.1823

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This study explores how English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners use TikTok to improve their pronunciation and speaking fluency. Recognizing the growing influence of social media in education, the research investigates the ways in which students integrate TikTok into their language learning practices. A descriptive qualitative design was employed to capture students’ lived experiences. Nine undergraduate students from AMIK ITMI Medan participated in semi-structured interviews and shared their TikTok-based speaking activities. Data were analyzed thematically to identify recurring patterns and insights. The findings reveal that TikTok serves as a practical and engaging tool for developing oral skills. Students used short video features to imitate native speakers, repeat expressions, and refine their pronunciation through multiple recordings. The process also improved their fluency as repeated performance reduced hesitation and increased speech confidence. Moreover, the platform’s interactive and entertaining nature fostered motivation, enjoyment, and a sense of achievement. Despite these benefits, some challenges were noted, including distractions from non-academic content, the use of informal language, and technical barriers. In conclusion, the study demonstrates that TikTok can function as an effective supplementary platform for EFL speaking practice. It provides authentic exposure, encourages self-directed learning, and enhances motivation in a low-pressure environment. The results suggest that teachers should guide students in purposeful use of TikTok, balancing creativity with structured learning objectives to maximize its pedagogical value.
Exploring University Students' Perceptions of AI: Insights from Indonesia Irpan Apandi Batubara; Wariyati Wariyati; Yugi Diraga Prawiyata
Edu Cendikia: Jurnal Ilmiah Kependidikan Vol. 4 No. 03 (2024): Research Articles, December 2024
Publisher : ITScience (Information Technology and Science)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/educendikia.v4i03.5465

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming education massively. As AI increasingly integrates into a learning environment, understanding students' opinions is crucial for optimizing its usage in higher education contexts. This study explores the perceptions and experiences of first-semester university students in Indonesia regarding artificial intelligence within the context of higher education. This research investigates students' views on their motivation to use AI and its perceived advantages and disadvantages. Through a case study approach, this study used semi-structured interviews with 50 first-semester students at a private university In Indonesia. The study reveals a complex insight. This study uncovers students' experience trying AI for their learning and their enthusiasm for re-using it. This study also uncovers students' motivation to use AI. Students recognize AI's potential to enhance learning, simplify academic tasks, and foster lifelong learning. However, they also express concerns about AI's accuracy, the potential for diminished critical thinking skills, ethical implications, and accessibility issues. The findings underscore the need for comprehensive AI literacy education in Indonesian universities, emphasizing technical skills, ethical considerations, critical thinking, and responsible AI usage. Moreover, this contributes to the growing body of knowledge on AI in education and provides valuable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to integrate AI into higher education in Indonesia effectively.