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The Correlation Between the Use of YouTube and Speaking Ability on English Department Students of Riau University Annisa Suandy; Novitri Novitri; Masyhur Masyhur
Journal of Education Technology Information Social Sciences and Health Vol 3, No 2 (2024): September 2024
Publisher : CV. Rayyan Dwi Bharata

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57235/jetish.v3i2.2234

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This  research  aims to  find  out the correlation between the use of YouTube and speaking ability on English Department students of Riau University. The research design was descriptive correlational that focused on the quantitative approach. The population of the research is the fourth semester of the English department with 76 students involved as the research samples.  To collect  the  data,  the  researcher  used two  research instruments;  a questionnaire and a test. The questionnaire is to gain the data of the students’ use of YouTube while the test is for the data of the students’ speaking ability. The analysis of the data was carried out using IBM SPSS Statistics 25. The findings revealed that the mean score of the students’ social use of YouTube is 75.58, interpreted as ‘average’, whereas the mean score of the students’ speaking ability is 69.99, interpreted as ‘good’. Then this research discovered the  correlation  coefficient  between  the  two  variables  is  0.471,  and  following  the classification of correlation by Sugiyono (2009), this number denotes a ‘moderate’ and ‘positive’ correlation. Also, the  determinant coefficient  is  0.2218, indicating that the students’ use of YouTube has 22% influence on their speaking ability, leaving the other 78% to other factors, such as cognitive ones (conceptualization, formulation, and articulation), lingustic ones (pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary), and affective ones (self-control and anxiety). Having found these findings, it can be confirmed that the use of YouTube can influence students’ English speaking ability very well if they start using it wisely.
THE STRATEGIES USED BY ENGLISH TEACHERS OF SMK TARUNA PEKANBARU IN TEACHING ENGLISH Dwi Asmia Putri; Supriusman; Novitri
International Journal of Educational Best Practices Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Prodi Administrasi Pendidikan Program Pascasarjana Universitas Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/ijebp.v10.n1.p30-41

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English plays a central role in global communication and education, making effective teaching strategies essential to support students’ language development. However, teaching English in non-English-speaking contexts, such as Indonesia, remains challenging, particularly in vocational schools, where academic subjects often receive less emphasis than technical training. This study investigates the strategies employed by English teachers of SMK Taruna Pekanbaru in teaching English and explores the challenges their encountered in the classroom. Using a descriptive qualitative design, data were collected through classroom observations and interviews involving three English teachers. The findings revealed that Teacher 1 applied a combination of expository and inquiry-based strategies, whereas Teachers 2 and 3 consistently implemented inquiry learning approaches. While inquiry strategies encouraged critical thinking, collaboration, and active participation, the expository method was useful for providing clarity, especially for students with lower academic ability. Despite these efforts, teachers faced obstacles such as limited instructional time, low student motivation, and inadequate learning facilities. The results highlighted that although teachers adapted strategies to meet classroom needs, structural constraints within the semi-military vocational school environment restrict the effectiveness of English instruction. This study contributes to the growing literature on English language teaching strategies in vocational contexts and offers insights for educators, policymakers, and future researchers seeking to improve language learning outcomes in similar educational settings.