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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.
Language Politeness Strategies Spoke by Boy William in the Breakout Interview with Ruel Meiliana, Rifti Asri; Sukmaningrum, Rahmawati; Shopia B., Th. Cicik
Lingua Franca Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): Geographical Coverage: Indonesia
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Sunan Giri Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37680/lingua_franca.v2i1.2247

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This study aims to (1) find out the types of politeness strategies spoken by Boy William in a breakout interview with Ruel, (2) find the most dominant politeness strategies, and (3) find the contribution of politeness strategies from a pragmatic perspective. This research is qualitative. The research data is in the form of a conversation between Boy William and Ruel in the talk show "Breakout Interview with Ruel" on the YouTube channel. The research data was taken from Boy William's speech when communicating with Ruel. The research data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman's descriptive qualitative model theory (2014). Research data was collected by watching talk show videos on YouTube, listening, recording, analyzing, and classifying the speaker's speech (Boy William) when communicating with the guest star (Ruel). The results of the study stated that 21 utterances had been analyzed as language politeness strategies spoken by Boy William in the Breakout Interview Talkshow with Ruel, namely; 12 (57.142%) positive politeness strategies, 4 (19.047%) Bald Off Record, 1 (4.761%) %) negative politeness and 4 (19.047%) Off Record. It can be concluded that Boy William tends to use positive politeness strategies more often in interviewing guests (Ruel).
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.