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The Effectiveness of SPENZALA TenseSmart (STS) in Improving Students’ Mastery of English Tenses Usriyah, Endang; Egar, Ngasbun; Sukmaningrum, Rahmawati
Media Penelitian Pendidikan : Jurnal Penelitian dalam Bidang Pendidikan dan Pengajaran Vol 19, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/mpp.v19i2.25919

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This study investigates the effectiveness of the SPENZALA TenseSmart (STS) application in improving ninth-grade students’ mastery of English tenses. Employing a one-group pre-test–post-test design within a blended learning environment, the study involved 31 students from Class IX A at SMP Negeri 1 Welahan. Data were collected using a pre-test, post-test, and a student response questionnaire. The results indicate a substantial improvement in students’ grammar achievement, with the mean score increasing from 59.58 to 85.16. The normalized gain (N-gain) value falls into the moderate-to-high category, confirming the effectiveness of the intervention. A paired sample t-test further shows a statistically significant difference between the pre-test and post-test results (p 0.05). Student responses also demonstrate highly positive perceptions of the STS application (overall mean = 4.36), particularly regarding flexibility, ease of use, and usefulness for mastering tenses. The findings suggest that STS is an effective digital learning tool that enhances grammar understanding, supports independent learning, and increases motivation within a blended learning context.
THE PARENTS’ ROLE OF ENGLISH LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT: STUDENTS’ AND TEACHERS’VOICES A CASE STUDY AT SD N 1 SENDANGMULYO SLUKE REMBANG Selly Devinda Dewi; Rahmawati Sukmaningrum; Wiyaka Wiyaka
JP3 (Jurnal Pendidikan dan Profesi Pendidik) Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): JP3 (Jurnal Pendidikan dan Profesi Pendidik)
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Profesi Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/jp3.v12i1.663

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This study investigates parental roles in supporting students' English learning achievement in a remote primary school setting. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected from twenty fifth-grade students and an English teacher at SD N 1 Sendangmulyo through questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and academic documentation. The data were analyzed using the interactive model of condensation, display, and conclusion drawing. The results reveal that parental roles primarily manifest as emotional motivators and digital facilitators, providing smartphones and internet access to compensate for geographical barriers. While significant linguistic barriers limit direct academic tutoring, parents act as strategic coordinators by utilizing "social capital," such as more proficient siblings. These findings underscore the importance of emotional anchoring and technological mediation in enhancing language outcomes in rural EFL contexts. This study provides practical insights for educators to synchronize home-school communication in underserved regions.
The Effects of Contemporary Pop Songs on Students’ Listening Comprehension: An Experimental Study at A tutoring Center in Pare Nabila Fauziya R; Rahmawati Sukmaningrum; Siti Musarokah
English Teaching Journal : A Journal of English Literature, Language and Education Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Madiun

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/etj.v14i1.24665

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For English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in Indonesia, listening comprehension is still challenging that is often complicated by cognitive and emotional barriers such a lack of vocabulary, fast local speech rates, and low engagement with traditional teaching materials. The value of contemporary pop songs as a tactical teaching tool is the focus of this study, which investigates the potential of popular media to lessen these problems. The objective was to determine how students' listening comprehension in a non-formal education setting is affected by the presence of contemporary pop songs, with an emphasis on their capacity to identify phonetic patterns, understand popular idioms, and comprehend general context. This study highlights the novelty of employing contemporary songs with realistic speech rates and complex lyrics to maintain student interest and lower the affective filter, in contrast to other research that mostly used classical music or children's songs in formal school environments. A pre-experimental design was used in the study, which involved an intense program at a tutoring facility in Pare, Kediri. Purposive sampling was used to decide on a sample of students were highly motivated yet consistently had trouble understanding English accents. Based on to the findings, contemporary pop songs are excellent tools for instruction for casual settings. These tunes successfully reduce psychological barriers and improve long-term language retention by providing a laid-back ambiance. For the purpose to bridge the gap between textbook theory and real-world language usage in the digital age, the study suggests that educators switch from traditional audio resources to more contextual, contemporary pop songs.
Penguatan Konsep Diri dan Kompetensi Komunikasi Interpersonal Pemandu Wisata untuk Meningkatkan Kepuasan Wisatawan Hawa, Faiza; Setyaji, Arso; Sukmaningrum, Rahmawati; Asropah, Asropah
E-Dimas: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Vol 17, No 1 (2026): E-DIMAS
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/e-dimas.v17i1.26333

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Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan penguatan tentang konsep diri dan meningkatkan kompetensi komunikasi interpersonal pemandu wisata yang bekerja pada UPGRI Tour and Travel. Sebanyak 20 pemandu wisata berpartisipasi dalam pelatihan ini. Pelatihan ini mencakup beberapa kegiatan seperti pemberian materi, simulasi bermain peran, dan kegiatan evaluasi. Hasil dari kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa peserta pelatihan menunjukkan perubahan yang baik pada performa profesional kerja mereka. Sikap yang ditunjukkan dan cara berkomunikasi yang sudah sesuai dan semakin membaik, penggunaan kosa kata yang tepat, percaya diri, responsive dan informatif. Peserta terlihat antusias, tertarik dan senang dalam mengikuti pelatihan ini yang dengan berpartisipasi secara aktif pada semua sesi kegiatan. Sedangkan untuk hasil evaluasi, peserta menunjukkan respon yang sangat baik selama pelatihan berlangsung. Kegiatan peningkatan keterampilan diri seperti ini direkomendasikan sebagai kegiatan yang berkelanjutan, dan merambah pada kelompok masyarakat yang lebih besar lagi dan mengarah ke jenis pekerjaan yang lain untuk meningkatkan kemampuan diri dan kompetensi yang dimiliki masing-masing individu.
The Effectiveness of SPENZALA TenseSmart (STS) in Improving Students’ Mastery of English Tenses Usriyah, Endang; Egar, Ngasbun; Sukmaningrum, Rahmawati
Media Penelitian Pendidikan : Jurnal Penelitian dalam Bidang Pendidikan dan Pengajaran Vol 19, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/mpp.v19i2.25919

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This study investigates the effectiveness of the SPENZALA TenseSmart (STS) application in improving ninth-grade students’ mastery of English tenses. Employing a one-group pre-test–post-test design within a blended learning environment, the study involved 31 students from Class IX A at SMP Negeri 1 Welahan. Data were collected using a pre-test, post-test, and a student response questionnaire. The results indicate a substantial improvement in students’ grammar achievement, with the mean score increasing from 59.58 to 85.16. The normalized gain (N-gain) value falls into the moderate-to-high category, confirming the effectiveness of the intervention. A paired sample t-test further shows a statistically significant difference between the pre-test and post-test results (p 0.05). Student responses also demonstrate highly positive perceptions of the STS application (overall mean = 4.36), particularly regarding flexibility, ease of use, and usefulness for mastering tenses. The findings suggest that STS is an effective digital learning tool that enhances grammar understanding, supports independent learning, and increases motivation within a blended learning context.
FROM COHESION TO COHERENCE: HOW DO THEY ATTAIN TEXT TEXTURE? Hawa, Faiza; Sukmaningrum, Rahmawati; Senowarsito, Senowarsito; Setyaji, Arso
JP3 (Jurnal Pendidikan dan Profesi Pendidik) Vol 11, No 2 (2025): JP3 (Jurnal Pendidikan dan Profesi Pendidik)
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/jp3.v11i2.25052

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Having good writing competence is essential for both students and professionals for writing reports, completing academic assignments, and expressing ideas. However, to be able to write well, writers often face various challenges related to text structure, logical flow, and interference from the native language structure especially when writing in a foreign language. The logical flow in writing can be effectively realized through cohesion and coherence in the text. The objective of this research is to know the realization of both grammatical and lexical cohesion, and coherence strategies employed by students in their writing to perform text texture. This research adopts a qualitative descriptive design using a content analysis (document review) approach. The data were obtained from documents in the form of narrative paragraphs written by English department students. The data were analyzed using the cohesion theory of Halliday and Hasan (1976). The results of the analysis show that the students applied grammatical cohesion in the form of references (55.93%), substitution (0%), conjunctions (33.05%), and ellipsis (11.01%), as well as lexical cohesion in the form of reiteration (56.04%) and collocation (43.96%) in their writing. As for coherence, the students employed strategies such as the repetition of key words (35.07%), the use of pronouns (2.65%), the use of transitions (30.89%), and logical order (8.59%). These results reflect the quality of students’ writing and demonstrate how their flow of ideas are organized coherently and cohesively, resulting in messages to be well-delivered, clear, and unambiguous.