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A Quantitative Analysis of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) on EFL Students' Speaking Skills Sultan; Nurdin Noni; Abdullah
International Journal of Language, Education, and Literature Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): January
Publisher : Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Bahasa dan Sastra- Universitas Negeri Makassar.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66720/kbsqwx04

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This study examines the effectiveness of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in enhancing speaking skills among 29 EFL junior secondary students at SMPN 3 Polongbangkeng Utara, Indonesia. Involving 29 junior high school students, this research employs a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. The results revealed that TBLT significantly improved students' speaking proficiency. The mean score for the pre-test was 34.90 (SD = 10.844), while the post-test mean score increased to 68.83 (SD = 11.680). A paired-sample t-test confirmed a statistically significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores (t = 21.95, p < .001), indicating a substantial enhancement in speaking skills following the implementation of TBLT. The calculated effect size of Cohen's d = 2.99 supports the conclusion that TBLT had a large and significant impact on the improvement of students' speaking abilities. This significant improvement suggests that TBLT provides an effective method for boosting speaking proficiency in language learners. Furthermore, the results underline the importance of using meaningful tasks that encourage active language use and communication in real-world contexts. The findings offer strong evidence that TBLT can be a highly effective approach to enhance speaking skills, especially in contexts where traditional teaching methods may fall short. Generally, the study reveals that TBLT can lead to significant improvements in students' speaking skills, offering valuable insights into its potential as an instructional strategy for language learning. Keywords: Task-Based Language Teaching, speaking skills, EFL, quantitative analysis
Peningkatan Kemampuan Penerjemahan Siswa SMA melalui Workshop “Be Authentic, Translate it Right” Keysha Nizalytha Tualle; Lely Novia; Munir; Nurdin Noni; Yunitari Mustikawati
Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): AXIOLOGY: Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat
Publisher : Jurusan Bahasa Inggris

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Kemampuan menerjemahkan dari bahasa Indonesia ke bahasa Inggris maupun sebaliknya merupakan kompetensi penting yang masih perlu diperkuat di tingkat SMA, khususnya dalam hal pemahaman konteks budaya, penguasaan kosakata, dan ketepatan terjemahan. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan kemampuan penerjemahan, keterampilan analisis kesalahan terjemahan, serta kompetensi berpikir kritis dan komunikasi siswa melalui workshop "Be Authentic, Translate it Right" yang dilaksanakan oleh Tim Asistensi Mengajar Mandiri (AjarMi) Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Universitas Negeri Makassar di SMA Negeri 8 Makassar. Kegiatan ini melibatkan 45 siswa kelas X dan XI dengan menerapkan pendekatan Project-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, dan Experiential Learning melalui lima tahap terstruktur, yaitu orientasi materi, pengumpulan data autentik (text hunting), analisis dan produksi terjemahan, presentasi kelompok, serta evaluasi dan refleksi. Hasil survei menunjukkan bahwa 95,6% peserta menyatakan workshop bermanfaat, 93,4% menilai materi relevan dengan kebutuhan mereka, dan 100% peserta menyatakan materi mudah dipahami. Sebanyak 93% peserta merasakan perubahan positif, mencakup peningkatan pemahaman terjemahan natural (35%), kepercayaan diri (20%), motivasi belajar (20%), dan kemampuan berpikir kritis (18%). Kegiatan ini direkomendasikan untuk dikembangkan dengan durasi yang lebih panjang, ruangan yang lebih kondusif, dan pendampingan lanjutan secara berkelanjutan.
SPENDUS WISE: MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN YANG KREATIF UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PARTISIPASI SISWA DI SMPNEGERI 2 SUNGGUMINASA La Sunra; Nurdin Noni; Murni Mahmud; Fauzan Hari Sudding Sally; Ika Yuli Wahyuni; Khalimatu Saddiyah; Andi Zahra Nurul Afia
Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): AXIOLOGY: Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat
Publisher : Jurusan Bahasa Inggris

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Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris yang berlangsung secara formal sering menyebabkan siswa menjadi pasif, kurang percaya diri, dan kurang terlibat aktif dalam proses pembelajaran. Kondisi tersebut mendorong perlunya inovasi pembelajaran yang mampu menciptakan suasana belajar yang lebih menyenangkan, fleksibel, dan interaktif. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan partisipasi siswa dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris melalui program Spendus Wise sebagaimedia pembelajaran kreatif di SMP Negeri 2 Sungguminasa. Kegiatan dilaksanakan selama Februari hingga Mei 2025 dengan melibatkan siswa kelas VII dan VIII yang mengikuti kegiatan English Meeting Club. Metode yang digunakan meliputi training, pendidikan berkelanjutan, dan pendampingan (mentoring) dengan memanfaatkan media pembelajaran kreatif berbasis digital seperti Quizizz, Wordwall, dan Padlet. Selain itu, kegiatan juga dikombinasikan dengan pendekatan game-based learning melalui language games, role play, diskusi kelompok, dan mini presentation. Pelaksanaan kegiatan ini juga mengacu pada konsep Flow Theory yang dikemukakan oleh Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, yaitu kondisi ketika siswa merasa nyaman, fokus, dan menikmati aktivitas belajar sehingga pembelajaran terasa lebih menyenangkan dan tidak menegangkan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa program Spendus Wise mampu meningkatkan partisipasi, motivasi, dan rasa percaya diri siswa dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris. Siswa menjadi lebih aktif dalam berdiskusi, berbicara, dan mengikuti berbagai aktivitas pembelajaran. Selain itu, suasana belajar yang santai dan interaktif membantu siswa lebih nyaman dalam menggunakan Bahasa Inggris dalam kegiatan sehari-hari. Dengan demikian, program Spendus Wise terbukti efektif sebagai media pembelajaran kreatif dalam meningkatkan keterlibatan siswa dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris.
UTILIZING TIKTOK AS A LEARNING TOOL TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ ENGLISH-SPEAKING PROFICIENCY AND LEARNING MOTIVATION Julisa Arya; Nurdin Noni; Hasriani G
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 5, No 2: May (2026) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
Publisher : State University of Makassar

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This research aimed to examine the effect of using Tiktok as a learning tool in enhancing students’ English-speaking proficiency and learning motivation. A pre-experimental design with a quantitative approach was employed, involving 28 tenth-grade students from class X4 at SMAN 6 Gowa. The instruments used were a speaking test (pre-test and post-test) and a learning motivation questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to calculate the mean scores, and inferential statistics through a Paired Samples T-Test in SPSS to determine the significance of the differences. The results showed that students’ speaking proficiency improved, with the mean score increasing from 38.46 to 61.43. Furthermore, students’ learning motivation also showed a significant improvement, with the mean score increasing from 40.36 to 62.11. The results of the Paired Sample T-Test indicated a significance value (p-value) of 0.000 (< 0.05) for both variables, confirming that the enhancements were statistically significant.Keywords: TikTok, Speaking Proficiency, Learning Motivation, Learning Tool
Improving the Students’ Speaking Ability Through the Use of Personal Experience Dea Serly Safitri; Nurdin Noni; Maemuna Muhayyang
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 4, No 4: November (2025) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
Publisher : State University of Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v4i4.79477

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The objective of this research was to find out whether using personal experience improves students’ speaking ability. This research employed quantitative method with pre-experimental design. The population in this research consisted of second-year students at SMPN 26 Makassar, totaling 264 students across eight classes. The sample was selected using purposive sampling, focusing on class VIII-3, which had 28 students. This class was chosen based on two factors: preliminary observations indicating a need for fluency improvement, and its representativeness of the larger population. This research used SPSS as the tool for the data analysis. The findings reported that the use of personal experience contributed positively to the improvement of students’ speaking fluency at SMP Negeri 26 Makassar. This is reflected in the pre-test and post-test score comparison, which showed notable progress in fluency-related aspects, including smoother speech delivery, fewer hesitations, and more spontaneous verbal expression. Statistical analysis through a paired sample t-test revealed a significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores, while N-gain analysis indicated moderate improvement. These findings suggest that incorporating students’ personal experiences into speaking activities may be an effective way to enhance fluency in EFL classroom contexts. Keywords: Personal experience, Speaking ability, Students’ improvement