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Pengaruh Vocabulary Self-collection strategi terhadap penguasaan kosakata siswa kelas delapan SMPN 1 Matur Milawati, Yohana; Kardena, Absharini; Melani, Melyann; Eliza
ELP (Journal of English Language Pedagogy) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): ELP (Journal of English Language Pedagogy)
Publisher : Universitas Mahaputra Muhammad Yamin

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36665/elp.v10i2.1055

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         This study was conducted to address several problems in students’ English learning, particularly in vocabulary acquisition. First, students faced difficulties in learning and retaining vocabulary. Second, they had not received adequate English instruction at the elementary school level. The purpose of this research was to examine the effectiveness of the Vocabulary Self-Collection Strategy (VSS) in improving students’ vocabulary mastery. A pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach was used. The population consisted of 8th-grade students at SMPN 1 Matur in the 2024/2025 academic year, with a total sample of 18 students selected through total sampling, as only one class was available. Data were collected using a vocabulary test comprising 20 items. The mean pretest score was 30.56, which increased significantly to 58.06 in the posttest. The hypothesis test showed that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted, with a significance value (Sig. 2-tailed) of 0.000, which is lower than ? = 0.05. This indicates that the use of VSS had a statistically significant effect on students’ vocabulary mastery. The posttest scores demonstrated clear improvement, confirming the effectiveness of the strategy. Therefore, it can be concluded that VSS is an effective method for enhancing vocabulary learning among 8th-grade students at SMPN 1 Matur.
INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF QUESTION-GENERATION STRATEGY IN ENHANCING NARRATIVE TEXT COMPREHENSION AMONG EFL LEARNERS Hatta Ira, Jamilah; Reflinda; Melani, Melyann; Roza, Veni
ELP (Journal of English Language Pedagogy) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): ELP (Journal of English Language Pedagogy)
Publisher : Universitas Mahaputra Muhammad Yamin

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36665/elp.v10i2.1079

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        Many students struggle with reading comprehension because they do not know how to identify key information, are less engaged in learning, and have limited exposure to interactive strategies. This study examined the effect of the question-generation strategy on ninth-grade students’ comprehension of narrative texts at MTsN 2 Agam. Employing a quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design, the research involved 122 students across five classes, with two classes selected: IX.1 (25 students) as the experimental group and IX.2 (24 students) as the control group. The experimental group received instruction through the question-generation strategy, while the control group was taught using conventional methods. Reading comprehension was assessed using a multiple-choice test, and the data were analyzed through normality and homogeneity checks, followed by paired-sample and independent-sample t-tests. The findings revealed a significant effect of the intervention, with the experimental group achieving greater gains from pre-test to post-test compared to the control group (Sig. < 0.05). These results suggest that the question-generation strategy effectively enhances reading comprehension and encourages more active and meaningful learning in EFL classrooms.
THE EFFECT OF USING ICE BREAKING ON STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN ENGLISH LEARNING IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Mesyela Niken Elfayeni; Melyann Melani
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 10 No. 04 (2025): Volume 10 No. 04 Desember 2025 Published
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v10i04.34668

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This research aimed to discover the effect of using ice breaking activities on students’ motivation in learning English. The study was conducted because preliminary observations revealed that many students showed low motivation in English class, often due to boredom, anxiety, and fear of peer judgment. This lack of motivation impacted their participation and learning outcomes. To address this issue, the researcher applied ice breaking as an engaging and interactive teaching strategy to create a fun and comfortable classroom atmosphere. This research used a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test control group design. The population was eighth-grade students of SMPN 6 Bukittinggi, consisting of 190 students. The sample included two classes: VIII.1 as the experimental class (30 students) and VIII.2 as the control class (30 students). The instrument used was a motivation questionnaire with a 16-item Likert scale. The data were analyzed using SPSS, applying paired sample t-test and independent sample t-test to determine the effect of ice breaking on students’ motivation. The results showed a significant effect of using ice breaking on students’ motivation in English learning. The paired sample t-test for the experimental group showed Sig. (2-tailed) = 0.000 < 0.05, indicating that Ha was accepted. The independent sample t-test also revealed Sig. (2-tailed) = 0.000 < 0.05, confirming a significant difference between the experimental and control classes. These findings indicate that using ice breaking is more effective in improving students’ motivation compared to conventional teaching methods.