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Leveraging Self-Assessment to Enhance Students’ Simple Past Tense Skills at MTs Muhammadiyah Al-Haq Palu Fajria, Fajria; Thamrin, Nur Sehang; Maghfira, Maghfira; Nadrun, Nadrun
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Advent Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v10i3.3930

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This study aims to explore the effect of self-assessment on grammar teaching and learning, by analyzing how students identify and correct errors related to the use of simple past tense in their own work. A quantitative approach was used in this study by using a quasi-experimental design. The sample was selected using purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through a test, which was divided into two: pre-test and post-test. The population in this study was the ninth grade of MTs Muhammadiyah Al-Haq Palu, where class IX C was the experimental group (n=21) and class IX B was the control group (n=18). Statistical analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney U test due to the study data was not normally distributed. The results demonstrated that there was an increase in learning outcomes in the use of simple past tense in the experimental group, compared to the control group. It was shown by calculations using the SPSS 24 software system where the Sig (2-tailed) value = 0.000 < 0.05, which means that the null hypothesis is rejected and the alternative hypothesis is accepted. In summary, this study indicated that self-assessment has a significant impact on enhancing students’ ability in simple past tense. The findings offer a new perspective for students, teachers and future researchers in enhancing English language teaching and learning.
Integrating Self-Assessment in Learning Vocabulary: A Quasi Experimental Research at a Vocational High School Rosita, Mila; Thamrin, Nur Sehang; Wahyudin, Wahyudin; Abd Kamaruddin
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Advent Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v10i3.3931

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This study examines the lack of English vocabulary in students, especially in nouns and verbs. This study aims to analyze the effect of self-assessment method on grade XI students of SMK Negeri 1 Mepanga. The research method used was quasi-experimental using pretest-posttest. The research sample consisted of 71 students who were divided into experimental group (34 students) and control group (37 students) as samples using total sampling technique. Data analysis using the Mann-Whitney test (SPSS 24). The Mann-Whitney test is used to compare two independent groups with ordinal or interval data that are not normally distributed. The test results show that the test statistic is 0.001, which is smaller than 0.05, meaning that the null hypothesis is rejected, and the alternative hypothesis is accepted. It can be concluded that there is a significant difference between the control class and the experimental class. This finding shows that the self-assessment method can improve students' English vocabulary. This research contributes to the development of learning strategies that can be applied to build higher order thinking skills in EFL students. The results of this study provide valuable insights for students, teachers, and future researchers.
The Effect of Word Formation Strategy on Eighth-grade Students’ Vocabulary Learning Hidayat, Muizzul; Thamrin, Nur Sehang; Agussatriana, Agussatriana; Arid, Muhammad
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Advent Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v10i3.3932

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This study principally aims to find out whether there is or no effect of Word Formation Strategy on grade eight students’ vocabulary learning. The research samples were taken using purposive sampling, with the total number of samples being 113 students. The research was conducted at SMP Negeri 2 Sirenja. The research methodology adopted was a quasi-experimental research design. To collect the data, the students were given a pre-test and post-test, numbering 30 items. The research data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U Test (SPSS 24). The result showed that the test statistic was 0.001, which is less than 0.05, which indicates that the null hypothesis was rejected and the alternative hypothesis was accepted. The findings suggest a significant difference in learning outcomes between the experimental and control groups. This means that the Word Formation Strategy has a significant effect on students’ vocabulary learning.
Enhancing Ninth-Grade Students’ Vocabulary Through Word Mapping Game at MTs Muhammadiyah Al-Haq Palu Dinarti; Manurung, Konder; Lebagi, Desrin; Thamrin, Nur Sehang
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Advent Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v10i3.3952

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This study aims to determine whether the Word Mapping Game is effective in increasing vocabulary mastery of the ninth-grade students at MTs Muhammadiyah Al-Haq Palu. Students of grade IX participated in this research. Two classes were identified as control and experimental classes in this quasi-experimental research design. The researcher used pretest and posttest to collect data. Then, SPSS version 24 was used to analyze the collected data. The results showed that the mean posttest score of students in the experimental class 77.08 was higher than the mean score in the control class 61.85. Furthermore, based on the results of Mann-Whitney U, the sig (2 tailed) value 0.008 was lower than 0.05. It indicated that the alternative hypothesis was accepted and the null hypothesis was rejected. Therefore, the use of Word Mapping Game can increase the vocabulary mastery of the ninth-grade students at MTs Muhammadiyah Al-Haq Palu.
The Effect of Digital Flashcard on Students’ Vocabulary Mastery Triwahyu, Triwahyu; Manurung, Konder; Patmasari, Andi; Thamrin, Nur Sehang
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 6 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i6.1676

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This research aims to enhance the vocabulary mastery of seventh-grade students by applying digital flashcards in English learning at SMP Negeri 20 Palu. A quasi-experimental research design with a non-equivalent control group was employed. The population comprised 106 seventh-grade students, and the samples were selected using cluster random sampling, with class VII A assigned as the experimental group and class VII B as the control group. Data collection was carried out through pre-tests and post-tests to examine students’ improvement in vocabulary mastery. The findings revealed that students in the experimental group obtained a higher average post-test score (72.00) compared to those in the control group (56.13). Statistical analysis conducted using SPSS version 25 showed a significance value of p = 0.000, which is lower than 0.05, indicating that the alternative hypothesis was accepted. These results confirm that digital flashcards are effective in improving students’ vocabulary mastery. Furthermore, the pedagogical implications of this research indicate that integrating digital media into vocabulary instruction can foster students’ motivation, active participation, and independent learning, while also supporting the adoption of technology-based teaching practices in the classroom.
The Effectiveness of Wordwall Games in Developing the Vocabulary Mastery of Seventh Grade Students at SMP Negeri 19 Palu Nurwirda Nurwirda; Jamiluddin Jamiluddin; Grace Novenasari Manurung; Nur Sehang Thamrin
Journal of Education Research Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Perkumpulan Pengelola Jurnal PAUD Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37985/jer.v7i2.3726

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Vocabulary mastery is a fundamental aspect of English language learning that enables students to comprehend and use language effectively. However, seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 19 Palu still experience difficulties in understanding word meanings and using vocabulary appropriately in sentences. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the Wordwall game on students’ vocabulary mastery, particularly in terms of word meaning and word usage. The study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group design involving 60 students divided into an experimental group and a control group. Data were collected through vocabulary tests administered before and after the treatment and were analyzed using an independent sample t-test. The findings revealed that the experimental group achieved a mean post-test score of 82.47, while the control group obtained a mean score of 71.15. Statistical analysis showed a significance value of p = 0.001 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant difference between the two groups. These findings demonstrate that the Wordwall game is effective in improving students’ vocabulary mastery compared to conventional teaching methods. Pedagogically, the study suggests that Wordwall can be utilized as an interactive learning medium to enhance students’ motivation and vocabulary achievement in English language learning.
Navigating Constructive Feedback in Indonesia’s PPG Practicum: Challenges, Emotions, and Emerging Feedback Literacy Nadrun Nadrun; Mashuri Mashuri; Nur Sehang Thamrin; Abdul Kamaruddin
Vidya Karya Vol 41, No 1 (2026): APRIL 2026
Publisher : Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20527/jvk.v41i1.25579

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Constructive feedback is a core component of professional learning in school-based teaching practicums, yet pre-service teachers often experience difficulty turning feedback into concrete instructional improvement. This study aims to explore how pre-service teachers in the Indonesian Pendidikan Profesi Guru (PPG) program receive, interpret, and enact constructive feedback during the school-based teaching practicum (Praktik Pengalaman Lapangan/PPL), including the challenges they face and the strategies they use to respond. The study employed a qualitative phenomenological design. Participants included eight student teachers and five mentor teachers from seven partner schools in Palu, Indonesia. Data were collected through individual semi-structured interviews conducted in Indonesian, audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. The findings show that student teachers generally accepted feedback as supportive and developmental, but enactment remained limited. Key barriers included pedagogical-technical difficulties (translating curriculum learning outcomes into ABCD-structured learning objectives, selecting appropriate instructional models, and aligning assessment practices), classroom enactment constraints (pacing, engagement, classroom management), affective pressures (low confidence, pressure from repeated revisions, confusion due to multiple inputs), and mentoring continuity issues (limited access to mentors/supervisors and delayed clarification). Despite these barriers, student teachers developed adaptive strategies, such as note-taking, iterative revision, peer collaboration, intensive consultation, and the use of digital and AI-supported resources, while mentor teachers supported progress through gradual coaching and combined verbal and written feedback. In conclusion, feedback effectiveness in PPL depends not only on student teachers’ positive acceptance but also on the acceptance-to-enactment pathway enabled by actionable feedforward, psychologically safe interactions, and sustained dialogic mentoring. The study implies that PPG programs should strengthen mentoring coordination, provide clear exemplars and criteria, and embed structured feedback literacy support to help pre-service teachers translate feedback into observable teaching improvement.
The Impact of Integrating Authentic Assessment in Developing Students' English Learning Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis Putri Syeril; Nur Sehang Thamrin; Maf'ulah Maf'ulah; Konder Manurung
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): February
Publisher : MASI Mandiri Edukasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v5i1.920

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Despite growing interest in authentic assessment as a learner-centered approach in English language teaching, empirical findings on its effectiveness in improving students’ English learning outcomes remain inconsistent across contexts and assessment types. The absence of synthesized evidence makes it challenging for educators and policymakers to draw firm conclusions about its overall impact. Therefore, this study aims to systematically examine the effect of authentic assessment on students’ English learning outcomes using a meta-analytic approach. This study employed a quantitative meta-analysis by synthesizing data from 25 empirical studies published between 2015 and 2025. The studies were retrieved from Google Scholar using the Publish or Perish application and selected based on predefined inclusion criteria. Effect sizes were calculated using Hedges’ g, and a Random Effects Model was applied to estimate the pooled effect size while accounting for between-study variability. The results reveal a statistically significant positive effect of authentic assessment on students’ English learning outcomes, with a pooled effect size of g = 1.203 (z = 5.54, p < .001). Substantial heterogeneity was observed, justifying the use of the random-effects model. Funnel plot analysis indicates no serious publication bias. Overall, the findings confirm that authentic assessment has a strong and meaningful influence on English learning outcomes and supports its integration into English language teaching practices.
Peer Support and Confidence in English Speaking Proficiency among EFL Students Hijrinia Kusumaning Ayu; Nur Sehang Thamrin; Anjar Kusuma Dewi; Abdul Kamaruddin
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v5i1.972

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This study investigates the influence of peer support systems on students’ self-confidence and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) speaking proficiency. Using a quantitative survey design, data were collected from 150 English Education students from three universities in Palu, Indonesia. The questionnaire measured emotional support, feedback and correction, academic support, self-confidence, and self-perceived English-speaking skill. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), and simple linear regression in Jamovi. The findings indicate that peer support has a significant positive effect on students’ self-confidence (R² = 0.217, p < .001) and self-perceived English-speaking ability (R² = 0.283, p < .001). Furthermore, mediation analysis reveals that self-confidence partially mediates the relationship between peer support and speaking ability. Although the measurement model demonstrates marginal fit based on CFI and TLI values, the RMSEA value indicates an acceptable model fit. These results highlight the importance of supportive peer environments in fostering confidence and improving speaking proficiency in EFL contexts, particularly through informal peer interactions outside the classroom.
Identifying Areas of Error In The Use of Correlative Conjunction by EFL Students at Tadulako University Syahbana Andini; Nur Sehang Thamrin; Afrillia Anggreni; Rofiqoh Rofiqoh
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v5i2.1248

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This study investigates grammatical errors in the use of correlative conjunctions in EFL students’ academic writing, particularly in maintaining parallel structure and correct word order. The objective of this study is to identify and classify the types of errors made by students in using correlative conjunctions. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method, with data collected from 17 students’ written texts and analyzed using content analysis based on the Surface Strategy Taxonomy proposed by Dulay, Burt, and Krashen, which includes omission, addition, misformation, and misordering. The findings revealed that a total of 16 errors were identified in students’ writings, with misordering errors as the most dominant type, followed by misformation, omission, and addition as the least frequent. These errors mainly occurred because students had difficulty maintaining grammatical parallelism and correctly arranging sentence elements within correlative conjunction structures. The study concludes that although not all students made errors, some still face challenges in applying correct grammatical rules, especially in constructing balanced sentence structures; therefore, greater emphasis on teaching parallel structure and sentence organization is needed to improve students’ writing accuracy.
Co-Authors A. Harbelubun, Y. Claudia Dhian A.A. Ketut Agung Cahyawan W Abd Kamaruddin Abdul Kamaruddin Afrillia Anggreni Agussatriana Alka, Nur Faiza Harsono Aminah Suriaman Aminuddin Hassan Amri, Hasrawati Anggreani, Dwi Putri Toba Anggreni, Afrillia Anggun Pratiwi Anjar Kusuma Dewi Anjar Kusuma Dewi Arid, Muhammad Artanti, Ni Luh Rani Azizah, Wafiq Badrun Larandang Basiradanuwijaya, Trisnawaty Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Desrin Lebagi Dewi, Anjar Kusuma Dinah Aprilia Dinah Aprilia Dinarti Dwi Putri, Dwi Enteding, Faradila Ernitasari Muliyadi Ernitasari Mulyadi Fajria, Fajria Febryanti, Feby Fikriani Aminun Omolu Gifarizki, Gifarizki Grace Novenasari Manurung Hassan, Aminuddin Heri Retnawati Hidayat, Muizzul Hijrinia Kusumaning Ayu I Gusti Ayu Niken Launingtia, I Gusti Ayu Niken Isna Humaera, Isna Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin Kamaruddin, Abd Khoiriyah Khoiriyah Konder Manurung Lestari, Afriliani Maf&#039;ulah Maf&#039;ulah Maf'ulah Maf'ulah Maf'ulah Maf'ulah, Maf'ulah Maf’ulah, Maf’ulah Maghfira, Maghfira MAGHFIRAH Maghfirah Maghfirah Mashuri Mashuri Mashuri Mayasari, Nanny Mochtar Marhum Muhaidil Muhaidil, Muhaidil Mukrim Mulyadi, Ernitasari Nadrun, Nadrun Nanang Nanang nanang nanang Nandita, Dinda Naniwarsih, Andi Nanny Mayasari Nirwana, Nirwana Novitriani Novitriani Novitriani, Novitriani Nur Hidayanto Pancoro Setyo Putro Nuraini, Putri Nurwirda Nurwirda Patmasari, Andi Peago, Lisnar Hartati Putri Andini Putri Syeril Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rahman, Auliyah Rizkina, Zidna Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh rofiqoh rofiqoh Rosita, Mila Ruminar, Hafida Rusdi, Magfirah Sahril Sahril Silfia Silfia, Silfia Siti Salina Mustakim Siti Salina Mustakim Sitti Hadijah Sitti Hadijah, Sitti Sri Sutanti Sriati Usman Sudarkam R Mertosono Suwarsih Madya Syahbana Andini Triwahyu, Triwahyu Wahyudin , Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Y. Claudia Dhian A. Harbelubun Yanda, Fikri Yanti Permatasari Yanti Permatasari