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A STUDENTS’ RELUCTANCE TO SPEAK ENGLISH AT SEVENTH SEMESTER STUDENTS OF ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM AT UNIVERSITY OF PASIR PENGARAIAN Citra Melani; Eripuddin; Pipit Rahayu
JEE (Journal of English Education) Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025): JEE (Journal of English Education)
Publisher : English Study Program University of Pasir Pengaraian

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30606/jee.v11i2.4159

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This research aims to identify the factors contributing to the reluctance of seventh-semester students in the English Study Program at the University of Pasir Pengaraian to speak English. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews with 16 students who demonstrated a high tendency of reluctance in speaking English. The questionnaire was developed using a Likert scale and covered five main aspects: lack of confidence, shyness, anxiety, lack of motivation, and fear of making mistakes. Interviews were conducted to support and clarify the quantitative findings. The results revealed that most students experience psychological and linguistic barriers that affect their confidence in speaking. The most dominant factors include fear of making mistakes, concern over negative judgment from classmates, and limited vocabulary and pronunciation skills. These findings indicate the necessity for more supportive and interactive teaching approaches that foster speaking confidence. This research is expected to contribute to the development of more effective English language teaching strategies and serve as a reference for future researchers in examining speaking reluctance in the context of higher education
Peningkatan Kompetensi Digital Guru Bahasa Inggris melalui Pelatihan Pembuatan Media Pembelajaran Interaktif Berbasis Canva Uchy Mukho Adrianty; Pipit Rahayu; Eripuddin Eripuddin; Azi Nurazima Juhastri; Wirda Jannatul Jannah; Amir Syarifuddin; Jumaidi Ahmad; Latifah Latifah; Sakinah Sakinah; Mhd Ardika
Mejuajua: Jurnal Pengabdian pada Masyarakat Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Agustus 2026
Publisher : Yayasan Penelitian dan Inovasi Sumatera (YPIS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52622/mejuajuaj.abdimas.v6i1.387

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This community service activity aims to enhance the digital competence of English teachers in designing interactive learning media using the Canva platform. The primary challenge addressed was the teachers' limited ability to develop digital learning media that are engaging and aligned with 21st-century learning demands. The training involved 15 participants and a four-member service team. Conducted as a practical workshop, the program comprised material presentation, demonstrations, and evaluation. A One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design was employed for evaluation. Calculations revealed a mean pre-test score of 5.29 (low category). This figure rose sharply in the post-test, with the mean reaching 14.71 (very high category) out of a maximum score of 15. These findings demonstrate that the training positively impacted the teachers' digital competence in terms of both knowledge and practical skills. The activity contributes to strengthening teachers' capacity to integrate digital technology into instruction and supports the implementation of learning approaches that are more innovative, creative, and learner-centered.