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Increasing the Student’s Vocabulary Mastery by Using List Group Label Strategy Yosef Yanuarius Zega; Kristof Martin Efori Telaumbanua; Hidayati Daeli; Yaredi Waruwu
Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 7 No 2 (2023): Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang

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Vocabulary is an important component in learning English that should be mastered by students before mastering the four skills in English. However, the students had several problems in vocabulary mastery that caused the students were not able to comprehend the written descriptive text so that the students were not able to achieve the MCC. Therefore, the purpose of research was to increase the students’ vocabulary mastery by using List Group Label Strategy. The researcher used the Classroom Action Research method as research design that was held on in two cycles. The results of the research showed that in Cycle I most of students were not able to achieve the MCC, there were 4 students (15%) in “Very Good” level, 11 students (42%) in “Good” level, 9 students (35%) in “Enough” level, 2 students (8%) in “Less” level. The average of students score in Cycle I was 69.61. While the result in Cycle II showed that all of students have passed the MCC, there were 11 students (42%) in “Very Good” level, and 15 students (58%) in “Good” level. The average of students score in Cycle II was 85.57. Based on the results of the research, it proved that List Group Label Strategy increases the students’ vocabulary mastery.
An Analysis of Students’ Ability in Speaking Through Describing and Drawing Technique at Eighth Grade of SMP Swasta Bunga Mawar Reita Solagracia Telaumbanua; Riswan Zega; Yaredi Waruwu; Kristof Martin Efori Telaumbanua
Edu Cendikia: Jurnal Ilmiah Kependidikan Vol. 4 No. 03 (2024): Research Articles, December 2024
Publisher : ITScience (Information Technology and Science)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/educendikia.v4i03.4849

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Speaking is expressing ideas, feelings, and desires that need to be represented to others in the form of speech. The research aimed to describe the student's ability to speak and to find out the reasons for students' ability to describe a person through describing and drawing techniques in the eighth grade of SMP Swasta Bunga Mawar. The method used in the research was the qualitative method. The participants were 16 students in the eighth grade of SMP Swasta Bunga Mawar. The instruments used to get the data were tests, interviews, and observations. After obtaining the data, the researcher analyzed them using quantitative and qualitative techniques. The results showed that in the students' ability to speak through describing and drawing techniques, two students (12.5%) achieved outstanding category, seven students (44%) achieved good category, six students (37.5%) achieved enough category, and one student (6%) achieved less category. Then, the reasons students' ability to describe people through describing and drawing technique because this technique has eleven advantages: enhances students' vocabulary, makes learning more attractive, makes students interact with their friends, motivates them to speak, encourages them to be active in learning, enthusiastic, enhance their self-confidence, comfortable, the learning process not stuffy, convenient to describe something, and excite them to speak fluently. So, it can be concluded that the student's ability to talk through describing and drawing techniques in the eighth grade of SMP Swasta Bunga Mawar was good. The researcher suggests that teachers use this technique when teaching speaking.
Development of a Canva-Based English Picture Dictionary Application for Seventh-Grade Students Mendrofa, Denista Riska Cahyani; Zebua, Elwin Piarawan; Telaumbanua, Kristof Martin Efori; Zega, Riswan
Jurnal Paedagogy Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): January
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

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This study aims to develop a Canva-based English picture dictionary application designed to enhance seventh-grade students’ reading interest and vocabulary mastery. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) method combined with a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach conducted in two cycles. The participants were seventh-grade students at SMP Swasta Kristen Tomosa 1. Research instruments included interviews, classroom observations, questionnaires, and vocabulary tests. Data were analyzed using descriptive quantitative and qualitative techniques. The results indicate that the use of the picture dictionary significantly increased students’ interest in learning and vocabulary mastery, as evidenced by improvements in questionnaire responses and test scores across the two cycles. The mean vocabulary score increased from 49.61 in the pre-test to 86.53 in the post-test. Consistent questionnaire scores across Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (4.61) indicate the reliability and stability of the learning media. Students’ understanding of new vocabulary reached a mean score of 4.78 (95.6%), while their understanding of word meanings increased to 4.71 (94.2%). Students’ interest in learning English also improved, with a mean score of 4.64 (92.8%). Overall, the findings demonstrate that the Canva-based picture dictionary is an effective learning medium for enhancing students’ interest and vocabulary mastery in English language learning by providing engaging visual support that promotes active and motivated learning.
THE STUDENTS’ ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILL WITH BLENDED LEARNING OF THE EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP NEGERI 4 LAHEWA Waruwu, Dodi Kardo Wijaya; Telaumbanua, Kristof Martin Efori; Telaumbanua, Yasminar Amaerita; Harefa, Trisman
SECONDARY: Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Menengah Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025)
Publisher : Pusat Pengembangan Pendidikan dan Penelitian Indonesia

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This study aims to describe the English speaking skills of eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 4 Lahewa through the implementation of a blended learning model. Employing a qualitative descriptive method, this research involved 22 students, with data collected through observation, interviews, and oral tests. The findings indicate that students' speaking skills generally range from a fair to a good level. Quantitative analysis of the oral test results reveals average scores of 2.8 for pronunciation, 2.5 for grammar, 2.4 for vocabulary, 2.3 for fluency, and 3.0 for comprehension. While most students demonstrated a decent understanding of spoken English, significant challenges persist in vocabulary retention, grammatical accuracy, and fluency. Students perceive blended learning as engaging and flexible; however, they express a preference for face-to-face interaction due to the opportunity for direct speaking practice. The study concludes that although the blended learning model shows promise, it requires further optimization, particularly in designing interactive online components, to effectively enhance students' productive language skills.   ABSTRAK Studi ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kemampuan berbicara bahasa Inggris siswa kelas delapan di SMP Negeri 4 Lahewa melalui implementasi model pembelajaran campuran (blended learning). Dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif, penelitian ini melibatkan 22 siswa, dengan data yang dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan tes lisan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan berbicara siswa secara umum berkisar dari tingkat cukup baik hingga baik. Analisis kuantitatif hasil tes lisan menunjukkan skor rata-rata 2,8 untuk pengucapan, 2,5 untuk tata bahasa, 2,4 untuk kosakata, 2,3 untuk kelancaran, dan 3,0 untuk pemahaman. Meskipun sebagian besar siswa menunjukkan pemahaman yang baik tentang bahasa Inggris lisan, tantangan signifikan masih ada dalam retensi kosakata, ketepatan tata bahasa, dan kelancaran. Siswa menganggap pembelajaran campuran menarik dan fleksibel; namun, mereka lebih menyukai interaksi tatap muka karena adanya kesempatan untuk praktik berbicara langsung. Studi ini menyimpulkan bahwa meskipun model pembelajaran campuran menjanjikan, model ini membutuhkan optimasi lebih lanjut, khususnya dalam merancang komponen daring interaktif, untuk secara efektif meningkatkan kemampuan berbahasa produktif siswa.
The Effect of Self-Directed Learning Strategy on Students Reading Comprehension at SMP Swasta Pembda 2 Gunungsitoli Mendrofa, Tri Hartati; Harefa, Afore Tahir; Harefa, Trisman; Telaumbanua, Kristof Martin Efori
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 6 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i6.1793

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This study aims to evaluate the effect of self-directed learning (SDL) strategies on students' reading comprehension at PEMBDA 2 Gunungsitoli Private Junior High School. The background of this study shows that students experience difficulties in understanding reading texts, which has a negative impact on their academic development. The research method used was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design involving two groups: an experimental group using the SDL strategy and a control group using conventional methods. The results showed a significant increase in students' reading comprehension skills in the experimental group compared to the control group. The average pretest score of the experimental group was 43.47 and increased to 89.47 on the posttest, while the control group only increased from 36.27 to 48.13. The t-test showed a significance value (p 0.05), indicating the effectiveness of the SDL strategy in improving reading comprehension. In addition, the N-Gain value for the experimental group was 0.814 (high category), while the control group was only 0.185 (low category). The conclusion of this study is that the application of the SDL strategy significantly improves students' reading comprehension skills, creating a more independent, enjoyable, and meaningful learning experience. This study recommends the use of the SDL strategy in English teaching at the junior high school level as an effective method for improving student learning outcomes.