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The Effectiveness of Using Thematic Dominoes Technique toward Student’s Vocabulary at Second Grader of SMPN 3 Kerinci Efa Silfia
Jurnal Ilmiah Universitas Batanghari Jambi Vol 19, No 3 (2019): Oktober
Publisher : Universitas Batanghari Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (811.385 KB) | DOI: 10.33087/jiubj.v19i3.757

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menemukan adakah pengaruh penggunaan teknik Thematic Dominoes terhadap penguasaan kosa kata siswa kelas dua SMPN 3 Kerinci. Penguasaan kosa kata dengan benar sangat penting dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris, karena ini akan membantu siswa untuk mudah menguasai kemampuan membaca, berbicara, mendengar dan menulis. Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti menggunakan metode experiment yang mana dengan melakukan tes awal, tindakan dan tes akhir. Dalam pemilihan sampel, peneliti menggunakan teknik sampel nonprobability. Peneliti menggunakan koin lalu dilemparkan untuk memilih kelas eksperimen dan kelas control yaitu kelas VIII A sebagai kelas control dan kelas VIII B sebagai kelas eksperimen. Instrumen penelitian ini adalah tes kosa kata, dengan menggunakan tes pilihan ganda. Jumlah soal pada test yaitu 50 soal. Untuk menemukan hasil hipotesis penelitian, peneliti menggunakan rumus t – tes yang mana skornya adalah 2. 19 dan skor t-tabel nya adalah 1.6918. Hipotesis dapat diterima sebagaimana hasil dari t – tes lebih besar dari t – table. Peneliti menyimpulkan bahwa teknik Thematic Dominoes mempengaruhi penguasaan kosa kata siswa pada kelas VIII di SMPN 3 Kerinci. 
English Training Based on Interactive Learning and Character Education at SMAN 1 Nan Sabaris Dewi, Yosa Novia; Munawwaroh, Khidayatul; Dewi, Sri; Silfia, Efa
Jurnal Pengabdian Sains dan Humaniora Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): October 2025 Edition
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan-Universitas Timor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32938/jpsh.v4i2.10330

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This community service program, designed as English training based on interactive learning and character education, aims to enhance both language competence and character development of high school students in preparing for global challenges. The program was conducted over two months through eight online sessions and supported by eight months of intensive mentoring via WhatsApp groups. The training materials integrated Indonesian cultural elements and global issues while instilling the CERMAT character values (Intelligent, Energetic, Brave, Diligent, Millennial, Noble Morals, and Responsible). Evaluation results indicate that the program successfully met participants’ expectations, particularly through interactive learning methods and continuous mentoring that addressed students’ needs. Significant improvements were observed in English skills, including listening, speaking, grammar, writing, and vocabulary, as well as in character aspects such as self-confidence, responsibility, cooperation, and courtesy. With its holistic approach, the program not only strengthened students’ linguistic competence but also fostered positive character development, thereby better preparing them to face challenges at national and global levels. Recommendations for future implementation include greater flexibility in duration and diversification of materials to optimize effectiveness and sustain students’ learning motivation.