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Boosting Speaking Proficiency Through Make-a-Match: an Experimental Study on Tenth Graders Taslim, Taslim; Ratnawati, Ratnawati; Muhdar, Fahriadi; Waris, Ahmad Mustamir
ALACRITY : Journal of Education Volume 5 Nomor 2 Juni 2025
Publisher : LPPPI Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52121/alacrity.v5i2.750

Abstract

This study investigates the pedagogical effectiveness of the Make-a-Match cooperative learning technique in enhancing English speaking proficiency among tenth-grade students at SMK Negeri 7 Watampone, Indonesia. The research addresses persistent instructional challenges in EFL classrooms, such as speaking anxiety, limited vocabulary, and low student confidence. Employing a one-group pretest-posttest pre-experimental design, the study measures improvements in accuracy, fluency, and comprehensibility using CEFR-aligned performance-based assessments. Findings reveal statistically significant gains in all speaking components, with the greatest improvement in comprehensibility. These outcomes validate Make-a-Match as a student-centered, interactive pedagogical approach that fosters active engagement, peer collaboration, and contextual language use. Moreover, the study underscores the alignment of this technique with Kurikulum Merdeka and 21st-century educational goals, reinforcing its value in vocational education where communicative competence is vital for employability. It also contributes to the broader discourse on innovative learning strategies by highlighting Make-a-Match as a sustainable instructional model that enhances not only language proficiency but also students' psychological readiness and social interaction skills. The findings offer practical insights for educators, curriculum designers, and policy stakeholders aiming to improve the quality and inclusivity of language education.
Co-Authors Abdul Sabaruddin Abdurrahman, Muhammad Faiz Afandy, Jonathan E. Ahmad Mustamir Waris Andi Athika Magfirah Anugrah, A. Muh Naufal Asfar, A.M.Irfan Taufan Azzahra, Dwi Nabila Bambang Trisakti Dafwen Toresa Dafwen Toresa Darman Darman Deny Jollyta Des Suryani Des Suryani Edriyansyah Eka Sabna Fachruddin, Khaira Amalia Fajarwati, Dinda D. Fajrin, Ahmad Nur Fajrizal Fajrizal, Fajrizal Farida Hanum Fitriani Fitriani Hajrah, Siti Hasrianti, Ririn Heriyanti Heriyanti, Heriyanti Ibrahim Ibrahim Ikhsan, Rd. Muhammad Ilham, Muh. Indra Surya, Indra Irvan Irvan Juniansyah, Muhammad Fadhillah Kahadijah, Kahadijah Marbun, Daniel S Maulana, Imran Meisya Anggraini Mirino, Anthoneta Moh. Fatkuroji MUHAMMAD ALI Muhammad Yusuf Muhdar, Fahriadi Muhdar, Fahriady Muliana, Muliana Nadia Vega Nashriana, Nashriana Ningsih, Kursiah Warti Nur, Syarif Nurhaedah Nurhaedah Nursakina, Nursakina Pannyiwi, Rahmat Permatasari, Mustika Putri, Amelia Septiani Putri, Marsya Putri, Vania Okky Rahmat, Rezqiqah Aulia Ratnawati Ratnawati Rizky, Muhammad Rafly Rometdo Muzawi, Rometdo Sabna, Eka Sari, Yuliyana Satriani Satriani Satrina, Eka Sidabutar, Rivaldi Sinaga, Mersi Suriani Sitepu, Lusti Angelica Sitti Aisyah Sulistiawati Sulistiawati Susi Handayani Susi Handayani Syafutra, Wahyu Pramudya Syahril Syahril Syahtriatna Djusar Syarifnur, Syarifnur Tahang, Heriyanti Tahang, Heriyanti Tanjung, Benny Y. Taroman Pasyah Taufiq, Reny Medikawati Tawakkal, Nurfaidah Toresa, Dafwen tri wahyuni Wahab, Isnaeni Walhidayat, Walhidayat Yuhelmi Yuhelmi Yuliana Yuliana Yundari, Yundari Zulihi, Zulihi Zulkarnain Zulkarnain