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Using Crossword Puzzles for The Eleventh-Grade Students in Teaching Vocabulary at Vocational High School Muna, Nanda Nailatul; Rokhayani, Atik; Utomo, Slamet
SIMPLE: International Journal of English Education Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): SIMPLE: International Journal of English Education
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/simple.v3i2.15673

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Learning vocabulary is a continuous process in learning English that helps students improve their language ability to communicate. Lack of vocabulary causes the students difficulties expressing their ideas and understanding in learning English. The researcher used a Crossword Puzzle as a medium for teaching vocabulary to encourage the students’ interest in vocabulary learning. The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of the Crossword Puzzle for the eleventh-grade students in teaching vocabulary at Vocational High School. The method of the study was quantitative and used a pre-experimental design with one group pre-test and post-test. The researcher chose one class of the eleventh-grade students as a sample for this study. The results of this study showed that the mean pre-test score was 67.43, while the mean of post-test scores was 86.14. Hypothesis testing used the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test showed the value Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.00 < 0.05. It is indicated that there is an improvement using the Crossword Puzzles for the eleventh-grade students in teaching vocabulary at Vocational High School.
Enhancing Speaking Skills through Digital Storytelling: A case study Alaiksander, Abdurrasyiid; Rokhayani, Atik; Sulistyowati, Titis
ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) Vol. 17 No. 1 (2026): February
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, FPBS, Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/eternal.v7i1.2780

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This research assessed how digital storytelling (DST) could enhance the junior high school students' oral proficiency skills in speaking the English language in the context of Islamic schooling in Indonesia. The research deployed a quasi – experimental design within the context of an Islamic school setting. The sample consisted of 64 students. 31 students comprised the experimental class who received instruction through the use of DST while 33 students made the control class who were taught using traditional instructional techniques. The data was collected through administered tests which assessed the students' speaking through various parameters. To understand the progress of the student's scores within the two groups the Wilcoxon signed-rank test was utilized. It was found out that all of the students improved in their speaking skills but the experimental group had higher scores. This shows DST has a high positive effect on students’ oral performance. DST gave positive impact on student's enthusiasm, teamwork and confidence in using the language was also noted. The students’ level of DST speaking discipline was high which suggests the technique is useful. The implications of this study point towards DST to strengthen the students’ motivation, performance and speaking competency.