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INTEGRATING LOCAL WISDOM AND CHARACTER VALUES IN DIGITAL MATERIALS FOR RECEPTIVE ORAL LANGUAGE SKILLS Natalia, Christine Helena; Siregar, Tiarnita Maria Sarjani Br.; Pulungan, Anni Holila; Khairina, Yuni; Batubara, Khairunnisa Br.
JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 7, No 2: November 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/jol.v7i2.12262

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This study aimed to develop digital learning materials that integrate local wisdom and character education for the Receptive Oral Language Skills course in the English Education Study Program at Universitas Negeri Medan. Using a Research and Development (R&D) model, the study followed several stages: preliminary study, needs analysis, material design, expert validation, revision, and final product development. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and expert evaluation forms, and analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively to assess the materials’ quality and feasibility. The developed digital materials were designed to enhance students’ receptive oral skills while embedding character values and local cultural elements from North Sumatra. Expert validation, conducted by specialists in English education, instructional media, and local culture, evaluated linguistic quality, learning process, content integration, and digital design. The results showed an overall score of 91.75%, categorized as “very good.” The final product is a set of digital learning materials that combine cultural relevance, character education, and interactive features to support meaningful learning in Receptive Oral Language Skills. The findings imply that integrating local wisdom and character values into digital learning resources can not only enhance language comprehension but also foster students’ cultural awareness, moral development, and appreciation of local identity. This approach offers a model for culturally responsive and value-oriented language instruction in higher education.
Pelatihan Manajemen Pertunjukan Seni Bagi Komunitas Seni Telangkai Kecamatan Tanjung Beringin Kabupaten Serdang Bedagai Togatorop, Merdy Roy Sunarya; Widiastuti, Uyuni; Hakim, Ifwanul; Rifandi, Ilham; Natalia, Christine Helena
Batoboh Vol 10, No 2 (2025): BATOBOH: JURNAL PENGABDIAN PADA MASYARAKAT
Publisher : Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26887/bt.v10i2.5937

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Permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh mitra adalah; 1) Minimnya pengetahuan tentang penyusunan sajian pertunjukan; 2) Minimnya pengetahuan tentang tata panggung dan artistik; 3) Minimnya pengetahuan tentang pengelolaan administrasi pertunjukan. Solusi yang ditawarkan untuk meyelesaikan permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh mitra adalah; 1) Menerapkan pengetahuan tentang konsep susunan sajian pertunjukan; 2) Menerapkan pengetahuan tentang tata panggung dan artistik; 3) Menerapkan pengetahuan tentang tata kelola administrasi pertunjukan. Tujuan dan target khusus dari kegiatan ini adalah; 1) Terbentuknya kemampuan (soft skill) penyusunan sajian pertunjukan; 2) Terbentuknya kemampuan (soft skill) merancang tata panggung dan artistik; 3) Terbentuknya kemampuan tata kelola administrasi pertunjukan. Metode yang dilakukan adalah dengan metode pembimbingan dan pendampingan atas program kerja yang ditujukan kepada mitra dalam hal memperbaiki persoalan yang dihadapi hingga memperoleh hasil yang maksimal. Berdasarkan realita dan fakta lapangan pada pertunjukan seni, kemampuan dalam menyusun dan mengaplikasikan konsep pertunjukan, menata dramatisasi acara, dan kemampuan menata administrasi acara pertunjukan menjadi satu paket yang penting untuk kesuksesan pertunjukan seni. Hal tersebut sudah harus menjadi perhatian penting secara khusus bagi Komunitas Seni Telangkai dalam melakukan penyajian pertunjukan.
Effectiveness of Integrated Language Skills-Based Student Worksheets for Elementary School Students Siregar, Tiarnita Maria Sarjani Br.; Natalia, Christine Helena; Ramadani, Nanda; Fibriasari, Hesti; Rahmadany, Savitri
Jurnal Ilmiah Profesi Pendidikan Vol. 10 No. 4 (2025): November
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jipp.v10i4.4113

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Language learning during the formative years of elementary education serves as the foundation for students’ academic, social, and cognitive growth. Mastery of language enables students not only to communicate effectively but also to think critically, collaborate with peers, and comprehend a wide range of academic content. This study investigates the effectiveness of integrated language skills-based student worksheets in improving the English proficiency of elementary school students. Conducted in two public schools in Medan, Indonesia, the quasi-experimental research involved 60 fourth-grade students divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group utilized worksheets designed to integrate listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills based on thematic content, while the control group used conventional skill-separated materials. Data were collected through pre-tests, post-tests, observations, and student self-assessments. Findings revealed that students in the experimental group showed significantly greater improvements in all four language skills. They also demonstrated higher levels of engagement, confidence, and motivation. The study concludes that integrated worksheets provide a more holistic and effective approach to language learning, supporting communicative competence and student-centered learning. These results underscore the importance of designing instructional materials that reflect authentic language use and curricular goals. Integrated language skills-based student worksheets have been proven effective in improving the language competence of elementary school students.