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Assessing EFL Papuan students' ability in memorizing English vocabulary using context clues strategy Gultom, Monika
LITERA Vol. 22 No. 3: LITERA (NOVEMBER 2023)
Publisher : Faculty of Languages, Arts, and Culture Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/ltr.v22i3.66016

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Research on how to utilize students' ability to master the foreign language especially in memorizing some words in a target language is believed very important. The purpose of the study is to assess the ability of native Papuans in memorizing some English vocabulary using the keyword system strategy of a selected translated Sentani folktale, entitled The Legend of Sentani Lake. Data was obtained from around 32 students who were asked to memorize several target words. The result showed that students' keyword system strategy was useful in connecting the spelling, pronunciation, and new words to their prior knowledge by looking at the similarity between the target word and keyword in sound using the key-word system strategy. It is also showed that Papuan EFL students have a high ability to utilize existing knowledge and memorable relationship to memorize new or currently studied English vocabulary. The findings provide important insight for foreign language teaching and learning regarding the importance of encouraging students to develop their ability to master the language being learned by connecting it with something close to the context of Papuan native students' live in order to make it more effective and meaningful.
Modifikasi Permainan Tradisional Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa SD Negeri Inpres Perumnas IV, Hedam, Kota Jayapura Gultom, Monika; Rinantanti, Yulini; Krisifu, Adolfina; Uaga, Grace; Sinaga, Afner Saut
JURNAL PENGABDIAN PAPUA Vol 9 No 3 (2025)
Publisher : LPPM Uncen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31957/jpp.v9i3.4898

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This community service activity aims to introduce through the use of traditional games modified to suit the characteristics of elementary school children, where play is essentially a child’s world while the development of technological innovation encourages children to play individually or interact less with others and their enviroment. In addition, this community service activity also aims to increase love and pride in traditional games that have cultural content and local wisdom and also have the potential to improve children’s critical thinking skills, because traditional games have been played for generations and always create a sense of unity and beautiful memories until someone is an adult. This community service activities were carried out at SD Negeri Inpres Perumnas IV, located in a residential complex in Heram District, Jayapura city, with 275 students (150 boys and 125 girls) and 12 study groups, located in a land area of 1,551 M2 flanked by residential areas, the GKI Kanaan church, a mosque, and a community health center, making the play space quite narrow for the students. The activity began with an explanation of the origins of the traditional Papuan game oro kino-kino combined with the Simon Says game, followed by an explanation of how to play, cultural values, demonstrations of game modifications, and play sessions.  The results obtained showed that students were motivated to learn and master English, proud to have fun traditional games and can learn while playing and critically determine several English statements to do and not to do, teacherswere motivated to develop more fun and meaningful learning such as using traditional games in their teaching and learning classess of English. 
Analysis of Authentic Assessment Practices in Project-Based English Learning at the Secondary School Level Gultom, Monika
Asian Journal of Applied Education (AJAE) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): January 2026
Publisher : PT FORMOSA CENDEKIA GLOBAL

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/ajae.v5i1.15932

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Authentic assessment is a key component of project-based learning in English education, supporting the development of real-world communication, collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills. This qualitative study examines authentic assessment practices in project-based English learning at the secondary school level, focusing on teacher strategies, student experiences, and institutional support. Using purposive sampling, data were collected from two English teachers, eight students, and two curriculum staff in a secondary school in Jayapura through classroom observations, in-depth interviews, and document analysis, and analyzed thematically. The findings show that teachers employ authentic assessments such as performance-based rubrics, project portfolios, and presentations, but face challenges related to unclear assessment indicators, time limitations, and varying student readiness. The study concludes that while authentic assessment enhances 21st-century language competencies, its effectiveness depends on more consistent assessment design, clearer rubrics, and stronger school policy support, contributing to improved project-based learning and assessment models in English language education.