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THE EFFECT OF PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING MODEL INTEGRATED WITH THE PEARSON ENGLISH PORTAL ON STUDENTS GRAMMAR MASTERY Cesilia, Cesilia; Sihite, Meida Rabia; Zulkarnain, Iskandar
Jurnal Review Pendidikan dan Pengajaran Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Volume 8 No. 1 Tahun 2025
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jrpp.v8i1.42961

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This study investigated the effectiveness of integrating Problem-Based Learning (PBL) with the Pearson English Portal (PEP) to improve grammar proficiency among language learners. This study aims to fill in the gaps in the literature by examining the combined impact of this innovative pedagogical approach on the mastery of grammar skills. This study determined whether learners who engaged in PBL activities with PEP resources achieved a more significant increase in grammar proficiency than traditional instruction methods. Based on the independent t-test, the test value of the sig post (2-tailed) for the control class was 0.991 and for the experimental class was 0.991. Thus, the results of the independent t-test for hypothesis testing had a significant effect on the grammar mastery of students who learned using Problem-Based Learning Integrated with Pearson English Portal.
The Effect of Discovery Learning Model by Integrating Virtual Writing Tutor on Students' Writing Achievement Anggie Isma Aprianti Aprianti; Linda Astuti Rangkuti; Meida Rabia Sihite
JL3T (Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Language Teaching) Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025): JL3T Vol. XI No. 2 2025
Publisher : UPT. Pengembangan Bahasa IAIN Zawiyah Cot Kala Langsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32505/jl3t.v11i2.11250

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ABSTRACT The objective of this research is to find out if Discovery Learning model by integrating Virtual Writing Tutor significantly affects students' writing achievement. The study's population consisted of tenth-grade students at SMA Negeri 11 Medan. There were 10 parallel classes at the tenth-grade, each consisted of 35 students. In the process of this study, two classes were selected as samples, resulting in a total sample of 70 students. Cluster random sampling technique was used in selecting the samples. This study employed a quantitative experimental design, and data were collected through written tests in the form of pre-tests and post-tests. The finding revealed that the use of Discovery Learning model integrated with Virtual Writing Tutor positively affected students' writing achievement. After the data analysis was conducted using t-test with SPSS version 20 software, the significance value (2-tailed) it was found that tobserved was higher than ttable (16.143 > 1.995) with the degree of freedom df =68 at the level of significance α =0.05. Therefore, it can be concluded that H₀ is rejected and Hₐ is accepted, indicating that the Discovery Learning model integrated with Virtual Writing Tutor significantly affected students' writing achievement. This approach can be considered an alternative strategy for delivering more interactive, engaging, and relevant writing instruction to meet students' learning needs in the digital era. Keywords: Discovery Learning Model; Students' Writing Achievement; Virtual Writing Tutor.
PENGINTEGRASIAN ECOLITERACY DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KESADARAN LINGKUNGAN SISWA SMA DI MEDAN Meida Rabia Sihite; Iskandar Zulkarnain; Widia Fransiska; Linda Astuti Rangkuti; Putra Thoip Nasution; Rizqina Fauziah Pohan
Community Development Journal : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025): Volume 6 No 3 Tahun 2025
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/cdj.v6i3.46307

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Dampak masalah lingkungan yang semakin nyata mencerminkan kebutuhan mendesak untuk meningkatkan kesadaran ekologis di kalangan masyarakat, terutama generasi muda. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran lingkungan serta keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa dengan mengintegrasikan ecoliteracy (literasi ekologis) dan kemampuan berpikir kritis melalui pendekatan Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Dalam kegiatan ini, siswa SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Medan membuat poster dalam bahasa Inggris sebagai bagian dari pembelajaran mereka. Integrasi ecoliteracy dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris diharapkan tidak hanya meningkatkan keterampilan berbahasa tetapi juga menumbuhkan kesadaran akan pentingnya menjaga lingkungan. Melalui pendekatan PBL, diharapkan siswa menjadi lebih sadar dan aktif dalam berkontribusi terhadap pelestarian lingkungan di sekitar mereka.
Promoting Digital Well-Being Through English Graffiti Art: A Case Study of Junior High School Students Widia Fransiska; Meida Rabia Sihite; Linda Astuti Rangkuti; Iskandar Zulkarnain
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v14i1.10991

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Unhealthy digital habits among junior high school students, including excessive gaming and prolonged social media use, have raised concerns about their impact on students’ creativity, focus, and real-world interaction. This study investigates the role of English graffiti art as an innovative pedagogical approach to shaping healthier digital practices among students at a private junior high school in Medan. Employing a qualitative case study design, the research was conducted with three classes of seventh-grade students who participated in classroom activities that integrated graffiti art into English language learning. Data were collected through preliminary surveys documenting students’ digital habits, student-created artifacts reflecting awareness and attitudes toward technology use, classroom observations capturing engagement and collaboration, and reflective journals and interviews with students and teachers, providing deeper insights into their perceptions. Quantitative data from surveys were analyzed using descriptive statistics to identify students’ awareness of their digital healthy habits. Triangulation of findings across multiple sources strengthened the validity of interpretations. Results indicate that integrating graffiti art into English learning can raise students’ awareness of their digital behaviors, encourage creative expression, and promote more balanced technology use. The study concludes that arts-based pedagogy offers meaningful potential not only for enhancing linguistic and creative skills but also for addressing contemporary challenges in students’ digital well-being.
Cultural Translation Strategies of Cultural Elements in the English Version of Gadis Kretek: Translating Indonesian Cultural Nuances rafikah Hasibuan; Meida Rabia Sihite; Sofia Idawati Lubis
J-Lalite: Journal of English Studies Vol 7 No 1 (2026): June 2026
Publisher : Program Studi Sastra Inggris Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20884/1.jes.2026.7.1.18029

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This research explores the cultural translation strategies employed in the English version of Ratih Kumala’s novel Gadis Kretek, which was translated by Annie Tucker as Cigarette Girl. Translating a literary work that is deeply embedded in Indonesian culture presents unique challenges, particularly in maintaining cultural authenticity while ensuring that the text remains accessible and comprehensible to international readers. Guided by Lawrence Venuti’s (1995) theoretical framework of domestication and foreignization, this study seeks to identify various cultural elements contained in the source text, analyze the strategies applied in their English translation, and evaluate how effectively these strategies preserve the original cultural meanings. The study employs a qualitative descriptive method, focusing on selected chapters that contain a high density of cultural expressions, including traditional customs, idioms, social values, and historical references. Each cultural element is analyzed to determine whether the translator adopts domestication, foreignization, or a hybrid approach in rendering it into English. The analysis reveals that Annie Tucker skillfully combines both strategies: she uses foreignization to retain the local flavor and authenticity of Indonesian culture, while applying domestication to make the text more understandable for global readers. The findings show that domestication and foreignization are applied complementarily to preserve Indonesian cultural identity while maintaining readability, reflecting Venuti’s (1995) view that cultural authenticity and accessibility can coexist in literary translation. This research contributes to the field of translation studies by demonstrating how Indonesian literary works can reach international audiences without losing their cultural essence.
Membangun Kepercayaan Diri Berbahasa Inggris Melalui Penulisan Ekspresif dan Afirmasi Positif Widia Fransiska; Meida Rabia Sihite; Linda Astuti Rangkuti; Iskandar Zulkarnain
Wahana Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Edisi Juni
Publisher : Ilmu Bersama Center

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56211/wahana.v5i1.1895

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Salah satu faktor penyebab rendahnya minat siswa dalam belajar bahasa Inggris adalah kurangnya kepercayaan diri serta adanya ujaran negatif yang diterima ketika melakukan kesalahan berbahasa. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan diri siswa SMA Swasta Muhammadiyah 1 Medan melalui penulisan ekspresif dan afirmasi positif. Tahapan kegiatan meliputi pengisian kuesioner daring, diskusi kelas, pemutaran video power of words dan afirmasi positif, penulisan ekspresif – dear me dalam bahasa Inggris, serta refleksi akhir. Hasil kuesioner menunjukkan bahwa siswa menyadari pentingnya kemampuan berbahasa Inggris dan memiliki keyakinan untuk mengembangkannya, meskipun sebagian masih merasa cemas dan kurang percaya diri. Kegiatan pengabdian ini mengajak siswa untuk memahami pentingnya menggunakan kata-kata positif terhadap diri sendiri yang dapat dilakukan memalui kebiasaan menulis diary atau journaling (ekspresif writing). Tulisan ekspresif, afirmasi positif, serta refleksi pembelajaran memperlihatkan peningkatan kesadaran siswa akan pentingnya percaya pada diri sendiri, menyayangi diri, berfokus pada tujuan, serta mengabaikan pendapat negatif dari orang lain. Kebiasan menulis secara ekspresif melalui diary atau journaling dalam bahasa Inggris diharapkan dapat memberikan kesempatan pada siswa untuk melatih kemampuan berbahasa Inggrisnya, menambah kosa kata, dan tentunya membangun rasa percaya diri dari afirmasi positif yang ditulis setiap hari.
Technology and Language Revitalization in Indonesia: A Literature Review of Digital Tools for Preserving Endangered Languages Meida Rabia Sihite; Berlin Sibarani
International Journal of Educational Research Excellence (IJERE) Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): July-December
Publisher : PT Inovasi Pratama Internasional

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijere.v3i2.988

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This systematic literature review examines specific digital tools such as mobile apps, online dictionaries, and social media platforms, evaluating their implementation and effectiveness in preserving endangered languages in Indonesia. Drawing from an analysis of ten scholarly publications spanning 2019 to 2023, key tools identified include the Android-based Lampung dictionary, "Nusantara in Your Hand" for Javanese and Madurese, and the Muyu-Indonesian-English Dictionary App. These tools engage communities through initiatives like the Balinese Language Digital Dictionary and BASAbali Wiki, utilizing platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and YouTube for cultural preservation. Implementation strategies encompass a variety of mediums: mobile apps tailored for Lampung, Javanese, and Madurese speakers; comprehensive online platforms like the Balinese Language Digital Dictionary and BASAbali Wiki; interactive resources such as LearnJavaneseOnline.com; and dynamic social media engagement on WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Utilizing modern technology, these tools document, teach, and sustain regional languages, enhancing accessibility and fostering community engagement. Their effectiveness lies in promoting community involvement, integrating into educational frameworks, and gaining support from governments and local communities, thus playing a crucial role in safeguarding Indonesia's linguistic heritage and cultural identity. In conclusion, digital tools present significant progress in preserving Indonesia's linguistic diversity, requiring strategies that address socio-cultural and technical challenges, prioritize community involvement, foster collaboration across sectors, improve digital infrastructure, and promote sustainable practices to ensure long-term success in language revitalization efforts.