Bramy Biantoro
Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

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Designing instructional media for English speaking club to develop learners’ communication skills Bramy Biantoro; Alimin Adi Waloyo; Nina Inayati; Nosa Setia Budi; I. Ibrahim
Journal of Community Service and Empowerment Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/jcse.v4i1.24678

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This paper presents the development of instructional media for an English-speaking club to improve students’ speaking and general communication skills as part of a community service program. This was conducted as an attempt to address a lack of English communication competence of students at SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Malang. The project is part of the collaboration between the English Language Education Department (ELED) of the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) and SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Malang. The project involved ELED lecturers, students, and English teachers and students of SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Malang. The chosen topics for the English club are relevant to students’ everyday lives, complemented with corresponding English language-related games. For that, a module was created for ten sessions with three specific topics (English vlog, speech, and storytelling), complemented with the digitalized media for the games in each session. This paper presents a detailed account of the preparation, development, and evaluation of the developed module and media for the speaking club, emphasizing the collaborative nature of all involved in the project. Lessons learned are discussed and highlighted for other English language teachers and educators who wish to conduct the same project in their respective institutions.
Implementing blended learning and gamification to develop learners’ speaking skills in an English-speaking club Biantoro, Bramy; Waloyo, Alimin Adi; Masduki, M.
Journal of Community Service and Empowerment Vol. 5 No. 3 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/jcse.v5i3.32559

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This paper aims to elaborate a community service program, which addressed a significant issue in the semi-formal English learning contexts for the secondary level of education. The project aims to improve the quality of English-speaking activities at SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Malang by elevating the quality of the Speaking Club learning media and contents. The main improvement focuses on the integration of blended learning and gamification elements to ensure the sustainability of students’ learning outside the regular classes. The blended learning covers the use of Learning Management System (LMS), specifically Google Classroom, to facilitate continuous and repetitive speaking practices that has excellent quality, such as flexibility, affordability, and accessibility, contributing to increased English-speaking habits among students. Additionally, gamification activities, including Online Scrabble, Guess the Characters, Interactive Flashcards, and Snake and Ladders, are incorporated into Google Classroom to enhance engagement and collaboration. The synergy between blended learning through Google Classroom and gamification activities is expected to elevate English speaking proficiency among students at SMP 1 Muhammadiyah Malang. Furthermore, the project aims to foster a robust partnership between English teachers, University of Muhammadiyah Malang students, and lecturers. The partnership can create a positive impact on the overall educational experience, emphasizing the goal of improving students' communication and speaking abilities beyond the confines of classroom walls.