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ANALYZING POLITENESS STRATEGIES IN ONLINE LEARNING INTERACTIONS AMONG ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDENTS Nurmayana; Fatin Nadifa Tarigan; Linda Astuti Rangkuti; Nurhalimah
Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31851/esteem.v8i2.19562

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This research investigates the types and frequency of politeness strategies employed by English Education students during online academic interactions via WhatsApp, with a particular emphasis on how students uphold politeness and demonstrate respect toward lecturers within a virtual learning environment. Utilizing a descriptive qualitative approach, the study analyzed 200 utterances derived from constructed chat transcripts. The data were examined through the lens of Brown and Levinson’s (1987) politeness theory, encompassing positive politeness, negative politeness, bald on record, and off record strategies. Findings indicate that positive politeness strategies predominated (57.5%), followed by negative politeness strategies (30%), with bald on record and off record approaches appearing less frequently. This distribution highlights the students’ pragmatic awareness and the influence of cultural norms in sustaining courteous academic discourse. The study contributes to the fields of linguistics, pragmatics, and English language education by offering insights into students’ digital communicative behavior. It also informs educators and teacher preparation programs about the pragmatic competencies necessary for professional interaction in online academic spaces. The novelty of the study lies in its focus on the simulated digital exchanges of English Education students, bridging theoretical pragmatics with pedagogical application, and enriching the discourse on digital pragmatics within the Indonesian higher education landscape.
MEMBANGUN KESADARAN TERHADAP KESEJAHTERAAN DIGITAL MELALUI SLOGAN DALAM BAHASA INGGRIS KEPADA SISWA MAS ALWASHLIYAH GEDUNG JOHOR MEDAN Fransiska, Widia; Zulkarnain, Iskandar; Sihite, Meida Rabia; Rangkuti, Linda Astuti; Nasution, Putra Thoip; Rafikah, Rafikah
JALIYE: Jurnal Abdimas, Loyalitas, dan Edukasi Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): JALIYE: Jurnal Abdimas, Loyalitas, dan Edukasi
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan UNIVA Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/jaliye.v3i1.770

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The use of technology is inseparable from the daily lives of students in Indonesia, but many still overlook the importance of possessing good digital well-being. This community service activity aims to raise students’ awareness of digital well-being through slogans in English. The community service was carried out at MAS Alwashliyah Gedung Johor for the tenth-grade students, involving 5 lecturers and 1 university student. The survey shows that most students are not yet aware of the importance of performing good digital well-being practice. In this workshop, students received information about digital-wellbeing and contributed to raising awareness among the community through slogans about digital well-being in English. The community service activity received positive feedback from students, as evidenced by the positive notes shared by students after participating in this workshop.
PELATIHAN PENINGKATAN PERBENDAHARAAN KATA BAHASA INGGRIS DENGAN PENDEKATAN MNEMONIK Rangkuti, Linda Astuti; Sihite, Meida Rabia; Zulkarnain, Iskandar; Fransiska, Widia; Mawaddah, Sakinah; Putri, Anisa Daniya; Haffiz, Ramdhan; Handayani, Afnita
Community Development Journal : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): Volume 5 No 1 Tahun 2024
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/cdj.v5i1.25073

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Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini merupakan hasil dari pelaksanaan Program Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) yang diselenggarakan oleh Universitas Al Washliyah Medan. Kegiatan ini secara khusus dilakukan di SMP Negeri 4 Kisaran Kelurahan Dadi Mulyo dengan tujuan utama meningkatkan kosakata bahasa Inggris siswa, dengan mengadopsi pendekatan Mnemonik. Mnemonik adalah metode pembelajaran yang mengaplikasikan prinsip penyandian atau pengkodean guna memfasilitasi siswa dalam mengingat informasi saat belajar. Fokus kegiatan ini adalah memberikan pelatihan kepada siswa untuk meningkatkan perbendaharaan kata bahasa Inggris dengan melibatkan mereka dalam melengkapkan kode-kode yang diberikan. Hasil dari kegiatan ini mencakup peningkatan perbendaharaan kata bahasa Inggris siswa melalui penerapan Mnemonik. Dengan demikian, hasil yang diperoleh melalui kegiatan ini menggambarkan betapa pentingnya penerapan Mnemonik dalam meningkatkan kemampuan perbendaharaan kata bahasa Inggris siswa, yang pada gilirannya memberikan manfaat signifikan untuk proses pembelajaran bahasa Inggris mereka.
MOBILE APPS: THE DUAL IMPACT ON EFL VOCABULARY MASTERY AND LEARNER AUTONOMY Nurmayana Nurmayana; Linda Astuti Rangkuti; Nurhalimah Nurhalimah
Journal of English Teaching, Applied Linguistics and Literatures (JETALL) Vol 8, No 3 (2025): JETALL VOLUME 8 NUMBER 3 2025
Publisher : Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20527/jetall.v8i3.24639

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Learner autonomy is a critical yet underdeveloped skill among Indonesian EFL students, who often exhibit a high dependence on teachers, particularly in vocabulary acquisition. This study addresses this gap by investigating the extent to which self-directed learning via mobile applications enhances both vocabulary mastery and learner autonomy. A mixed-methods design was employed, involving 20 undergraduate English education students who engaged in a three-week self-regulated vocabulary program using Quizlet and Duolingo. Data were collected via pre- and post-tests, an autonomy questionnaire, and semi-structured interviews.Quantitatively, the results demonstrated a significant improvement in vocabulary mastery (mean score rise from 56.3 to 72.5; $p < 0.01$). Notably, the strongest gains were observed in the contextual application of words, suggesting deeper processing facilitated by the mobile tools. The autonomy questionnaire further indicated substantial positive changes, with the overall mean score increasing from 3.1 to 3.9 on a five-point scale. The most pronounced growth was found in the sub-constructs of self-monitoring (3.0 to 4.0) and persistence (3.3 to 4.1). Supporting these numerical findings, interview data revealed that students highly valued the gamified motivation and the flexibility of learning, which fostered a sense of ownership. Challenges reported primarily related to internet instability and distractions.The study concludes that the systematic integration of mobile applications effectively enhances vocabulary acquisition while simultaneously cultivating key aspects of learner autonomy. These findings underscore the imperative for EFL educators to utilize mobile technology as a core resource for developing independent, self-regulated language learners.. 
The Effect of Discovery Learning Model by Integrating Virtual Writing Tutor on Students' Writing Achievement Anggie Isma Aprianti Aprianti; Linda Astuti Rangkuti; Meida Rabia Sihite
JL3T (Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Language Teaching) Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025): JL3T Vol. XI No. 2 2025
Publisher : UPT. Pengembangan Bahasa IAIN Zawiyah Cot Kala Langsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32505/jl3t.v11i2.11250

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ABSTRACT The objective of this research is to find out if Discovery Learning model by integrating Virtual Writing Tutor significantly affects students' writing achievement. The study's population consisted of tenth-grade students at SMA Negeri 11 Medan. There were 10 parallel classes at the tenth-grade, each consisted of 35 students. In the process of this study, two classes were selected as samples, resulting in a total sample of 70 students. Cluster random sampling technique was used in selecting the samples. This study employed a quantitative experimental design, and data were collected through written tests in the form of pre-tests and post-tests. The finding revealed that the use of Discovery Learning model integrated with Virtual Writing Tutor positively affected students' writing achievement. After the data analysis was conducted using t-test with SPSS version 20 software, the significance value (2-tailed) it was found that tobserved was higher than ttable (16.143 > 1.995) with the degree of freedom df =68 at the level of significance α =0.05. Therefore, it can be concluded that H₀ is rejected and Hₐ is accepted, indicating that the Discovery Learning model integrated with Virtual Writing Tutor significantly affected students' writing achievement. This approach can be considered an alternative strategy for delivering more interactive, engaging, and relevant writing instruction to meet students' learning needs in the digital era. Keywords: Discovery Learning Model; Students' Writing Achievement; Virtual Writing Tutor.
The Effect Of Cooperative Integrated Reading And Composition (CIRC) Model On Students’ Reading Comprehension Cindy Nadila; Iskandar Zulkarnain; Linda Astuti Rangkuti
Journal of Innovative and Creativity Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/joecy.v5i3.4380

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The objective of this research is to investigate if Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) Model affects students’ reading comprehension. This research was conducted by using experimental research design. The population of this study was the tenth grade of MAS Al-Washliyah Pantai Cermin which has two parallel classes namely X-A and XB. Each class consisted of 19 and 20 students. So, the total number of population was 39 students. Cluster random sampling with Spin the Wheel Technique was employed in selecting the sample. The class X-A was selected as experimental group and the class X-B was selected as control group. The experimental group was taught by applying Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) Model while the control group was taught with Convensional. The instrument used in this research was reading test. The data were analyzed by using t-test. After the data were calculated, it was found that tobserved was higher than ttable (0.001>0.05) with the degree of freedom df =37 at the level of significance α =0.05. It meant that H0 was accepted and H1 was successfully rejected. Thus, applying Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) Model significantly affects students’ achievement in reading descriptive text.
PENGINTEGRASIAN ECOLITERACY DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KESADARAN LINGKUNGAN SISWA SMA DI MEDAN Meida Rabia Sihite; Iskandar Zulkarnain; Widia Fransiska; Linda Astuti Rangkuti; Putra Thoip Nasution; Rizqina Fauziah Pohan
Community Development Journal : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025): Volume 6 No 3 Tahun 2025
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/cdj.v6i3.46307

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Dampak masalah lingkungan yang semakin nyata mencerminkan kebutuhan mendesak untuk meningkatkan kesadaran ekologis di kalangan masyarakat, terutama generasi muda. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran lingkungan serta keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa dengan mengintegrasikan ecoliteracy (literasi ekologis) dan kemampuan berpikir kritis melalui pendekatan Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Dalam kegiatan ini, siswa SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Medan membuat poster dalam bahasa Inggris sebagai bagian dari pembelajaran mereka. Integrasi ecoliteracy dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris diharapkan tidak hanya meningkatkan keterampilan berbahasa tetapi juga menumbuhkan kesadaran akan pentingnya menjaga lingkungan. Melalui pendekatan PBL, diharapkan siswa menjadi lebih sadar dan aktif dalam berkontribusi terhadap pelestarian lingkungan di sekitar mereka.
Promoting Digital Well-Being Through English Graffiti Art: A Case Study of Junior High School Students Widia Fransiska; Meida Rabia Sihite; Linda Astuti Rangkuti; Iskandar Zulkarnain
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v14i1.10991

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Unhealthy digital habits among junior high school students, including excessive gaming and prolonged social media use, have raised concerns about their impact on students’ creativity, focus, and real-world interaction. This study investigates the role of English graffiti art as an innovative pedagogical approach to shaping healthier digital practices among students at a private junior high school in Medan. Employing a qualitative case study design, the research was conducted with three classes of seventh-grade students who participated in classroom activities that integrated graffiti art into English language learning. Data were collected through preliminary surveys documenting students’ digital habits, student-created artifacts reflecting awareness and attitudes toward technology use, classroom observations capturing engagement and collaboration, and reflective journals and interviews with students and teachers, providing deeper insights into their perceptions. Quantitative data from surveys were analyzed using descriptive statistics to identify students’ awareness of their digital healthy habits. Triangulation of findings across multiple sources strengthened the validity of interpretations. Results indicate that integrating graffiti art into English learning can raise students’ awareness of their digital behaviors, encourage creative expression, and promote more balanced technology use. The study concludes that arts-based pedagogy offers meaningful potential not only for enhancing linguistic and creative skills but also for addressing contemporary challenges in students’ digital well-being.
Membangun Kepercayaan Diri Berbahasa Inggris Melalui Penulisan Ekspresif dan Afirmasi Positif Widia Fransiska; Meida Rabia Sihite; Linda Astuti Rangkuti; Iskandar Zulkarnain
Wahana Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Edisi Juni
Publisher : Ilmu Bersama Center

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56211/wahana.v5i1.1895

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Salah satu faktor penyebab rendahnya minat siswa dalam belajar bahasa Inggris adalah kurangnya kepercayaan diri serta adanya ujaran negatif yang diterima ketika melakukan kesalahan berbahasa. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan diri siswa SMA Swasta Muhammadiyah 1 Medan melalui penulisan ekspresif dan afirmasi positif. Tahapan kegiatan meliputi pengisian kuesioner daring, diskusi kelas, pemutaran video power of words dan afirmasi positif, penulisan ekspresif – dear me dalam bahasa Inggris, serta refleksi akhir. Hasil kuesioner menunjukkan bahwa siswa menyadari pentingnya kemampuan berbahasa Inggris dan memiliki keyakinan untuk mengembangkannya, meskipun sebagian masih merasa cemas dan kurang percaya diri. Kegiatan pengabdian ini mengajak siswa untuk memahami pentingnya menggunakan kata-kata positif terhadap diri sendiri yang dapat dilakukan memalui kebiasaan menulis diary atau journaling (ekspresif writing). Tulisan ekspresif, afirmasi positif, serta refleksi pembelajaran memperlihatkan peningkatan kesadaran siswa akan pentingnya percaya pada diri sendiri, menyayangi diri, berfokus pada tujuan, serta mengabaikan pendapat negatif dari orang lain. Kebiasan menulis secara ekspresif melalui diary atau journaling dalam bahasa Inggris diharapkan dapat memberikan kesempatan pada siswa untuk melatih kemampuan berbahasa Inggrisnya, menambah kosa kata, dan tentunya membangun rasa percaya diri dari afirmasi positif yang ditulis setiap hari.
PENGUATAN LITERASI KRITIS DAN KESADARAN GENDER SISWA SMA MELALUI UNIT VOICE AND VISIBILITY SEBAGAI DUKUNGAN SDG 5 Iskandar Zulkarnain; Meida Rabia Sihite; Linda Astuti Rangkuti; Widia Fransiska; Putra Thoip Nasution; Firda Fadhilah Muzanni Lubis
JALIYE: Jurnal Abdimas, Loyalitas, dan Edukasi Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): JALIYE: Jurnal Abdimas, Loyalitas, dan Edukasi
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan UNIVA Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/jaliye.v4i2.1205

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Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilaksanakan di SMA Swasta Muhammadiyah 1 Medan pada tanggal 16 September 2025 dengan tujuan memperkuat literasi kritis dan kesadaran gender siswa melalui unit pembelajaran Voice and Visibility. Unit ini dirancang sebagai respon atas minimnya integrasi isu kesetaraan gender (SDG 5) dalam buku ajar Bahasa Inggris Kurikulum Merdeka. Metode pelaksanaan menggunakan pendekatan berbasis genre (GBA), problem-based learning (PBL), dan project-based learning (PjBL) dengan durasi 90 menit, melibatkan 30 siswa kelas XII. Aktivitas meliputi analisis teks diskusi, penulisan teks argumentatif, serta proyek kreatif berupa kampanye digital tentang kesetaraan gender. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa siswa mampu memahami isu gender secara kritis, menyampaikan pesan aksi nyata melalui poster dan kampanye digital, serta menunjukkan keterlibatan kolaboratif dalam proyek. Respon siswa positif, dengan ketertarikan pada isu gender sebagai hal baru yang belum pernah mereka pelajari sebelumnya, meskipun mereka menyarankan adanya aktivitas warm-up untuk meningkatkan suasana belajar. Kegiatan ini menegaskan pentingnya integrasi nilai keberlanjutan dan kesetaraan gender dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris sebagai dukungan terhadap pencapaian SDG 5.
Co-Authors AA Sudharmawan, AA Abdul Karim Abdul Karim Ajizah, Aulya Alpin Agus Maulana Andre Manik Anggie Isma Aprianti Anggie Isma Aprianti Aprianti Anggraini, Putri Redni Annisa Pratama Aprilia, Velysa Ayu Ardhana, Isnania Asmanah Asmanah Bahrinda Eka Putri Chyntia Febiola Cindy Nadila Damanik, Adelia Septia Damanik, Haikal Yuandsyah Darmayanti Darmayanti Dedek Aditia Dian Sri Utami Diani Syahputri Fahira, Nadya Fatin Nadifa Tarigan Firda Fadhilah Muzanni Lubis Fransiska, Widia Ginting, Rehdanana Gultom, Qaila Zulhairah Haffiz, Ramdhan Handayani, Afnita Harahap, Yunita Mutiara Hasibuan, Rafikah Herni Mayang Sari Hindun Sahara Iskandar Zulkarnain Iskandar Zulkarnain Jatra Jatra Karina Radiyanti Kartina Sitepu Kusyani, Diah Lia Hidayati Lubis, Firda Fadhilah Muzanni Manurung, Winda Azzahra Margaret Stevani Maulana, Alpin Agus Mawaddah, Sakinah Meida Rabia Sihite Muhammad Luthfi Mutiara, Delfia Anggraini Nabujing, Nurul Hidayah Nur Fadhillah Hasanah Nur Fadillah Hasanah NURHALIMAH Nurhalimah Nurhalimah Nurhalizah, Siti Nurmayana Octa Dian Pohan, Rizqina Fauziah Prihartini, Syafrina Purba, Dwi Rizky Oktavia Putra Thoip Nasution Putra Thoip Nasution Putra Thoip Nasution Putri Redni Anggraini Putri, Anisa Daniya Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rafikah, Rafikah Rahmat Bason Rizqina Fauziah Pohan RR. Ella Evrita Hestiandari Sagala, Lia Nirwana Sakinah Mawaddah Sakinah Mawaddah Sihite, Meida Rabia Siregar, Fitriani Sitorus, Indah Yunita Br. Sofia Idawati Lubis Sukma Wahyuning Tyas Susi Rosanti Tengku Riza Zarzani N Tyas, Sukma Wahyuning Utari, Putri Waluyo Waluyo Waluyo Waluyo Wardani, Aisyah Risti Widia Fransiska Widia Fransiska Wiki Tedi Rahmawati Yusinta Marisca Zahara, Aqilla Zega, Rio Ferdinand Zulkarnain , Iskandar Zulvi, Maulana