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Journal : Jurnal Paedagogy

Observing Students' Engagement in Rural Indonesian EFL Classrooms Through The “Word of the Day” Strategy Ashar, Aisyah; Khartha, Aqzhariady; Abin, Rais; Suryadi, Ray
Jurnal Paedagogy Vol. 12 No. 4 (2025): October
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jp.v12i4.17835

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Word of the Day (WotD) strategy in enhancing vocabulary learning and student engagement in a rural EFL context. A quasi-experimental control class (CC) design was employed, involving two ninth-grade classes from SMP Negeri 2 Samaturu. Class 9A received instruction using the WotD-based approach, while Class 9E was taught using traditional methods. Data were collected through pre- and post-tests, classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and open-ended questionnaires. The WotD strategy was implemented in several stages, including a pre-test, strategy application through contextual texts and games, and a post-test. Quantitative data were analyzed by comparing mean scores between groups, whereas qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The results indicated that vocabulary scores significantly improved in Class 9A (mean gain = 23.3) compared to Class 9E (mean gain = 9.2), along with higher levels of classroom participation. These findings suggest that low-stakes vocabulary strategies such as WotD can effectively promote vocabulary acquisition and active participation in under-resourced rural classrooms. Complementary qualitative findings further highlighted the roles of family support, student motivation, and peer collaboration in enhancing classroom engagement beyond test performance.
Co-Authors Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah Abin, Rais Abuhaer, Herawati Agus Nasir Alifiah Pratiwi Amriani, Rina Anandha Permatasari Aninsih, Putri Aqli Assaad Aqzhariady Khartha Ashar, Aisyah Astiantih , Susi Astiantih, Susi Ayu Andira Bernat Julfikli Kalawawo Bimas Reskiawan Bohang, Muthmainnah Bahri A. Dian Armiati Ehsan Namaziandost eko putra, eko Fadillah Ramdani Firdayana Firdayana Fitri Fitriani Geminastiti Sakkir Hafifah, Nurul Halil, Nur Ihsan Hariadi Syam Hariadi Syam Hariadi Syam, Hariadi Hendra Hendrawan, Kevin Heri Alfian Hodairiyah, Hodairiyah Indrayani Simpuruh Jamilah, Radhiyatul Kadaruddin, Kadaruddin Kamaruddin, Firdayana Kapriani Kapriani, Kapriani Karimuddin, Karimuddin karman karman Kevin Hendrawan khaerati La Ode Hasnuddin S. Sagala La Ode Muhammad Idrus Hamid B Litha Nesidekawati Dakka Mala, Mala Marhamah Marhamah Marinda, Aulia Bela Marlianti, Rosyana Marwah Juwita Yusuf Misbahuddin Misbahuddin Muh. Amir Naing, Ince Rezky Netty Huzniati Andas Netty Huzniati Andas, Netty Huzniati Nur Alim Nur Wulandari Nurcahaya, Nurcahaya Nurhaifa, Nurhaifa nurkinan, nurkinan Nurrahman, Jihat Pratiwi, Alifiah Putri, Ade Yustika Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rahedin Suwo RAIS ABIN Ramadhani, Asti Raslan Riadi Reskiawan, Bimas - Riska Riska Rohima Nur Aziza Al Hakim Sajad Shafiee Saputra, I Gede Purwana Edi Sekar Sari Serly, Serly sultan Sultan Sultan Sultan Sultan Sunra, La Syahria, Nur Syamsinar Syamsinar Syarifuddin Dollah Uspayanti, Rezky Wahyuniar Wahyuniar Yawan, Hendri Yuni Cahyani Awe Zakaria