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Wordventure: Petualangan Seru Mengenal Kosakata Bahasa Inggris untuk Siswa SDIT Qurratu A’yun Wahdah Islamiyah Gorontalo Indri Wirahmi Bay; Helena Badu
JURNAL AKADEMIK PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Januari
Publisher : CV. KAMPUS AKADEMIK PUBLISING

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61722/japm.v4i1.7709

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Early introduction of English vocabulary is essential for young learners, particularly at the lower primary level where students begin developing basic language awareness. This article reports a community service program entitled “Wordventure: An Engaging Vocabulary Adventure for Elementary School Students,” implemented in Grade 1 of SDIT Qurratu A’yun Wahdah Islamiyah Gorontalo. The program aimed to enhance students’ understanding of basic English vocabulary, specifically names of the days, through a playful and age-appropriate learning approach. The activities were designed using a Total Physical Response–based framework and implemented through games, movement-based activities, and visual flashcards. The program was conducted in a single 40-minute session and evaluated through classroom observation focusing on students’ participation and vocabulary performance. The findings indicate that most students were able to pronounce and sequence the names of the days more accurately and demonstrated high levels of enthusiasm, active engagement, and confidence during the learning process. The program also helped maintain students’ attention and created a positive learning atmosphere. These results suggest that game-based and movement-oriented vocabulary instruction can effectively support meaningful English learning experiences for young learners in primary school contexts.
ESP Need Analysis For Public Health Course Material: A Learner Centered Approach Dania, Haris; Wirahmi Bay, Indri; Louise Sambouw, Elsje
International Journal of Educational Research & Social Sciences Vol. 4 No. 3 (2023): June 2023
Publisher : CV. Inara in Colaboration with www.stie-sampit.ac.id

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51601/ijersc.v4i3.655

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The purpose of this research is basically oriented towards the output of teaching materials based on English for Specific Purposes (ESP) modified learner-centered approach for Public Health sophomores, Faculty of Health and Sport, State University of Gorontalo. This research was conducted at the Faculty of Health and Sport (FOK) State University of Gorontalo, particularly in the Department of Public Health. The research was carried out for 2 years (2022-2023). This research is classified into the type of research development ( Research and Development or R & D) , which is a research that is used to produce certain products, and test the effectiveness of these products. The result showed that target need analysis covered the respondents considered the learnercentered approach to be practical and easy to understand in their learning (47.6%). However, complaints can occur because the learning process takes a long time with a percentage (64.3%). Therefore, researchers assume that these obstacles occur because learning strategies are still conventional, and the learning media used are not up to date. The possibility that occurs in learning is if the learning strategy is only centered on the teacher explaining the material without considering student knowledge. In Learning need analysis, Subindicators of public health topic covered some materials such as medication and treatment, ecosystem, pain, health environment, and monitoring the patients. For the learning activities, it refers to the demonstration as the indicator that is needed to be conducted. Then, the trouble undrstanding lecturing in ESP course is relevant with lecturing. Therefore, it seems clearly that the learning needs of Public Health students deals with the concept of speaking skill in learning process.
Technology-Mediated Strategies for Managing Writing Anxiety across Extrovert and Introvert EFL Students Bay, Indri Wirahmi; Basalama, Nonny; Miolo, Sartin; Dako, Rahman Taufiqrianto
Language, Technology, and Social Media Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): March 2026 | Language, Technology, and Social Media
Publisher : WISE Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70211/ltsm.3026-7196.322

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Writing anxiety remains a persistent challenge for EFL university students, shaping their cognitive, affective, and behavioral engagement with academic writing. While digital and AI-assisted tools are increasingly used to support writing development, little is known about how learners with different personality traits particularly extroverts and introverts employ technology to manage writing-related anxiety. This article reports the qualitative component of an explanatory sequential mixed-methods study that examined levels, types, causes, and coping strategies of English writing anxiety among Indonesian EFL undergraduates. Building on quantitative findings derived from the EPQ, SLWAI, and CWAI, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 purposefully selected students (10 extroverts; 10 introverts) to explore their technology-mediated coping strategies. Thematic analysis revealed clear personality-based distinctions. Extrovert students relied on stimulation-rich, interactive, and feedback-oriented technologies including YouTube tutorials, social media videos, writing applications, and AI tools to boost motivation, model writing processes, and reduce fear of errors. Technology served as an external scaffold that energized their writing engagement. In contrast, introvert students preferred quiet, private, and self-paced digital environments. They used calming media, reference-based tutorials, translation tools, vocabulary apps, and AI feedback to regulate emotions, clarify ideas, and resolve linguistic uncertainties in low-pressure settings. Technology functioned as an internal regulator that supported cognitive clarity and emotional steadiness. These findings underscore that technology-mediated coping is personality-sensitive, highlighting the need for flexible, personalized digital interventions to support diverse emotional and cognitive needs in EFL writing contexts.
Metaphor Use in ABBA Song Lyrics Nuraini, Risqi; Pakaya, Usman; Bay, Indri Wirahmi
Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Vol 16, No 1 (2026): (Januari 2026)
Publisher : Jurusan Pendidikan Bahasa & Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37905/jbsb.v16i1.37771

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This study analyzes conceptual metaphors in two ABBA songs, namely “Slipping Through My Fingers” and “The Winner Takes It All.” The analysis applies Lakoff and Johnson’s (1980) theory, which classifies metaphors into three types: structural, ontological, and orientational metaphors. The data consist of 17 metaphorical expressions collected through documentation techniques and analyzed using a descriptive qualitative method. The results show that “Slipping Through My Fingers” is dominated by ontological metaphors that conceptualize time, memory, and emotions as physical entities that can be held, stored, or lost. Meanwhile, “The Winner Takes It All” is dominated by structural metaphors that represent romantic relationships as a competitive game involving winning, losing, and rules. These findings demonstrate that metaphors in both songs strengthen emotional expression and transform abstract experiences into concrete and perceptible imagery
ENGLISH READING ANXIETY AMONG STUDENTS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM AT UNIVERSITAS NEGERI GORONTALO INDONESIA Tuloli, Aulianti; Bay, Indri Wirahmi; Badu, Helena
Wiralodra English Journal Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Wiralodra English Journal
Publisher : Universitas Wiralodra

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/wej.v10i1.554

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This study examined the level and categories of English reading anxiety among students of the English Language Education Study Program at Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, class of 2023. Using a quantitative descriptive approach, the English Foreign Language Reading Anxiety Inventory (EFLRAI) by Zoghi (2012) was administered to 108 students through Google Forms. The instrument measured three categories of anxiety: top-down, bottom-up, and classroom reading anxiety. Data were analyzed using percentage formulas to classify responses into low, moderate, and high levels. Findings indicated that most students experienced moderate anxiety (56.48%), followed by high (37.04%), and only a small number reported low anxiety (6.48%). Bottom-up anxiety was the most dominant (96.30%), mainly due to vocabulary, while grammar had less impact. Top-down anxiety was linked to general reading ability (93.52%) rather than background & cultural knowledge (3.70%). Classroom reading anxiety was least significant (1.83%). These results highlight vocabulary mastery and general reading ability as major factors, suggesting the need for improved vocabulary teaching and reading strategies.