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Journal : Abdi Dosen : Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat

IMPROVING TEACHERS' ABILITY IN PREPARING ENGLISH COMPETENCIES THROUGH TOEFL FOR PREPARATION OF SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS Abadi, Ayuliamita; Sakunti, Sri Ramdayeni; Pratama, Aryawira; Rozal, Edi; Monalisa, Monalisa; Tartila, Tartila; Zurnelli, Netti; Zuhriyah, Latifatul
Abdi Dosen : Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat Vol. 8 No. 4 (2024): DESEMBER
Publisher : LPPM Univ. Ibn Khaldun Bogor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32832/abdidos.v8i4.2551

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This community service program aimed to enhance the English language proficiency of teachers in Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Timur through TOEFL training as a preparation for scholarship applications. Using the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, the program involved 26 teachers from various schools, including classroom teachers, non-English subject teachers, and English teachers. Conducted over seven sessions, the program began with a pre-test to evaluate participants' initial abilities and concluded with a post-test using TOEFL Prediction to measure progress. The pre-test results indicated that participants' TOEFL Prediction scores ranged from 300 to 370, highlighting the need for structured training. Through interactive methods, group discussions, simulations, and mentoring, participants improved their understanding of TOEFL material and test-taking strategies. The post-test results demonstrated significant progress, with scores ranging from 400 to 460. Participants also gained confidence in facing the TOEFL exam and understanding how to integrate English learning into their teaching practices. The program successfully fostered collaboration between educational institutions, local governments, and communities, ensuring its sustainability. Overall, this initiative not only improved teachers' English proficiency but also contributed to enhancing the quality of education in Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Timur, preparing teachers and Participants alike for better educational opportunities.
REINFORCEMENT OF DEVELOPING HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS BASED LEARNING TOOLS IN MADRASAH KOTA JAMBI Suryani, Hilma; Hidayati, Hidayati; Rozal, Edi; Andriani, Reni; Tartila, Tartila
Abdi Dosen : Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): MARET
Publisher : LPPM Univ. Ibn Khaldun Bogor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32832/abdidos.v9i1.2595

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The current community service aims at training and mentoring the elementary school teachers to develop higher order thinking skills based learning tools. Higher order thinking skills have become the vital part that must be included in teaching and learning activities. It enables the students to be able to compete globally. The program involved twenty four teachers at Madrasah Nurul Yaqin Kota Jambi. The method of community service was service learning. The school was selected as the site of community service by considering the active participation of the school in attending any workshops held by different institutes. The results indicated that the participants were satisfied with the training since they could figure out the how to develop higher order thinking skills based learning tools. Also they could implement the developed learning tools in their own classrooms.