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Exploring Secondary Students' Behavioral Engangement Through Guessing Game in Vocabulary Classroom Maulana, Irfan; Ahmad, Yousef Bani; Puspitaloka, Nina
Jurnal Ilmiah Wahana Pendidikan Vol 10 No 10 (2024): Jurnal Ilmiah Wahana Pendidikan
Publisher : Peneliti.net

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.11434899

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This study aims to explore students' behavioral engagement towards the use of guessing game technique in vocabulary learning. This is a qualitative research with case study as a research design. The participants were six grade 8 students in SPMN 1 Klari in Karawang who were categorized based on their low and high vocabulary learning. To obtain the desirable data, observation and interview guideline used for this research and then the obtained data analyzed through thematic analysis. The The findings showed that students had positive behavioral engagement in terms of their active participation in learning, their adherence to the rules, and their diverse emotions. It can be concluded that even a simple guessing game technique can help students in learning English vocabulary. owever, some problems such as boredom arise in learning.
PENGUATAN KOMPETENSI PROFESIONAL GURU DALAM INTEGRASI TEKNOLOGI PEMBELAJARAN Ambarwati, Evi Karlina; Dewi, Indah Purnama; Puspitaloka, Nina; Utami, Praditya Putri; Ahmad, Yousef Bani
SELAPARANG: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Berkemajuan Vol 7, No 4 (2023): December
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31764/jpmb.v7i4.17626

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ABSTRAKKompetensi profesional seperti tertuang dalam Undang-undang Nomor 14 Tahun 2005 tentang Guru dan Dosen pasal 8 menuntut para guru untuk memiliki pengetahuan dan keterampilan untuk menjalankan profesi sekaligus beradaptasi dengan perubahan, salah satunya adalah adaptasi terhadap perkembangan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi (TIK). Namun, para guru diketahui enggan untuk mengembangkan kemampuan terkait penggunaan teknologi pembelajaran dan memiliki kompetensi TIK yang rendah. Permasalahan yang sama dihadapi oleh mitra yaitu rendahnya pengetahuan tentang penggunaan TIK pada proses pembelajaran. Oleh karena itu, kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk menguatkan kapasitas profesional guru terkait penggunaan teknologi pembelajaran di SMK Bhinneka Karawang. Kegiatan diselenggarakan dalam bentuk diskusi terpumpun dan melibatkan 25 orang peserta. Topik diskusi terpumpun terdiri dari (1) Pembelajaran Abad ke-21, (2) Teacher Character Development dan (3) Guru profesional di era pendidikan abad ke-21. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini menunjukan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan guru tentang pentingnya kemampuan penggunaan TIK dalam pembelajaran berkategori sedang sebesar 0,54. Kata kunci: kompetensi profesional guru; pendidikan abad ke-21; teknologi pendidikan ABSTRACTProfessional competence as stated in Law Number 14 of 2005 article 8 about Teachers and Lecturers states that teachers must own knowledge and skills to carry out the profession and adapt with the changes. The world of education is constantly transforming, especially with the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the government's priority in the education digitization program. However, teachers are found to be reluctant to develop skills to use educational technology. The same problem occurs in SMK Bhinneka Karawang where teachers lack of knowledge on integrating ICT in the learning process. Therefore, this community service activity was carried out to strengthen the professional capacity of teachers regarding the use of education technology at SMK Bhinneka Karawang. The activity was held in the form of a focus group discussion and involved 25 participants. The topics for the discussion consist of (1) 21st Century Learning, (2) Teacher Character Development and (3) Professional teachers in the 21st century education era. The results of this community service activity showed an average increase in the average teacher's knowledge about the importance of the ability to use ICT in learning by 0.54. Keywords: 21st century education; teacher professional competence; education technology
Engaging Secondary School EFL Students in Speaking Classroom through Guessing Games Yumna, Zhafirah Alifah; Nugraha, Sidik Indra; Ahmad, Yousef Bani
Journal of Educational Sciences Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences
Publisher : FKIP - Universitas Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/jes.10.1.p.1-12

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Speaking remains one of the most challenging skills for EFL learners, particularly in contexts where classroom interaction is limited. To address this issue, interactive techniques such as Guessing Games are widely considered effective for promoting learner participation. This study aims to investigate students’ engagement in an EFL speaking classroom through the use of Guessing Games and to explore their perceptions of its implementation. Employing a qualitative descriptive design, the research was conducted in a secondary senior high school in Karawang Regency, West Java, Indonesia, involving one intact class of 30 eleventh-grade students aged 16–17. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and classroom observation checklists, and analyzed using data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that students demonstrated strong behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement during the learning process. They followed classroom rules, listened attentively, and maintained focus; expressed enthusiasm, enjoyment, and positive emotions; and showed cognitive growth by enhancing their vocabulary, applying critical thinking, and demonstrating creativity when describing objects. Additionally, the activity fostered stronger peer and teacher–student connections. In conclusion, Guessing Games effectively support a more interactive, motivating, and engaging speaking classroom, making them a valuable technique for EFL instruction.
Exploring The Use of Storytelling Technique in Speaking Activities for Junior High School Students Hanifah, Fadia; Ahmad, Yousef Bani
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): VOLUME 9 NUMBER 2, MARCH 2026
Publisher : IKIP Siliwangi

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The purpose of this study is to explore storytelling as a learning technique to support speaking practice among junior high school students and to describe their perceptions of the activity. While many studies focus on storytelling’s effect on speaking performance, fewer address how students experience it. This study was conducted at SMPN 2 Telukjambe Timur, Karawang, with one eighth-grade class, using a qualitative case study design. Data were gathered through classroom observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation, then analyzed thematically. Findings reveal that storytelling offers students opportunities to speak more fluently, construct sentences carefully, and use clearer pronunciation. Students also reported that preparing and presenting stories encouraged them to practice new vocabulary and apply narrative structures during oral tasks. Beyond language development, storytelling was perceived as enjoyable and motivating, inspiring practice inside and outside the classroom. Despite challenges such as nervousness, hesitation, and forgetting parts of the story, students developed strategies to cope and gradually became more confident speaking before peers. These results show that storytelling is not only a language task but also a supportive approach that fosters motivation, confidence, and participation.
Complex Narrative Tasks and Students’ Perspectives in Building EFL Communication Habits Putri, Adinda Anugrah; Ahmad, Yousef Bani; Sumarta
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): VOLUME 9 NUMBER 2, MARCH 2026
Publisher : IKIP Siliwangi

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This study explores how complex narrative tasks implemented within the Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) framework building communication habits among EFL students in a senior high school in Jakarta. Using a qualitative case study design, data were collected through classroom observations and semi-structured interviews with students and their English teacher. The analysis revealed four major complexities: vocabulary limitations, grammatical inaccuracies, pronunciation issues, and emotional barriers such as anxiety and low confidence. Despite these challenges, students reflected positively on narrative-based TBLT activities, reporting improvement in vocabulary mastery, pronunciation, and understanding of narrative structure, along with increased confidence and motivation. The findings indicate that consistent engagement in complex narrative tasks not only develops linguistic accuracy and fluency but also encourages reflective and sustainable communication habits. This study highlights the pedagogical value of integrating narrative-based TBLT in EFL speaking classrooms and suggests that teachers design staged tasks with sufficient scaffolding to balance linguistic, cognitive, and affective demands.