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The Effectiveness of Educational Games in Enhancing English Vocabulary for Beginners Kurniawan, Lalu Deni; Usuluddin, Usuluddin; Maysuroh, Siti; Prasetyaningrum, Ari
Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research Vol. 4 No. 5 (2024): Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/innovative.v4i5.13626

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This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of educational games in improving English vocabulary for beginners. This research explores the use of educational games in the context of learning English for beginners, and investigates the impact of these games on vocabulary acquisition and retention. This research uses a pre-experimental research design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. The participants in this research were 19 teenagers who were members of the Sutenegere study group. Data was collected through pre-tests and post-tests. The data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics and paired sample T-test to test the hypothesis. It was performed using SPSS 2022 for windows. The result shows that the mean score of the pre-test was 57.89 and the mean score of the post-test was 64.47. It concluded that the use of educational games significantly increased beginner students' English vocabulary. This research provides practical contributions for teachers in choosing effective learning media and provides guidance for educational game developers. In addition, it is hoped that this research can become a reference for further studies related to vocabulary achievement in language learning.
Voices of Indonesian EFL Learners on Synchronous Learning amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Asrobi, Maman; Surayya, Siti Ayu; Prasetyaningrum, Ari
Register Journal Vol 14, No 2 (2021): REGISTER JOURNAL
Publisher : UIN Salatiga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (163.238 KB) | DOI: 10.18326/rgt.v14i2.225-242

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To ensure that the learning process during the COVID-19 pandemic runs smoothly, all universities in Indonesia have implemented online learning. However, based on the observations made, online learning, especially when carried out synchronously, appears to still be not as optimal as offline learning. This study aims to find out the voices of Indonesian EFL learners on synchronous learning during the covid-19 pandemic. Designed as descriptive qualitative, this study examined 50 students who voluntarily participated as the sampled group. In collecting the data, the researchers used a self-written reflection and questionnaire with four scales that were distributed using Google Form to the participants. The questionnaire was related to respectful attitude, benefits, and obstacles of synchronous learning. All collected data were then analyzed using the sequential explanatory processes. The result of data analysis revealed that Indonesian EFL learners still showed a good respectful attitude during the synchronous learning process, although they agreed that learning synchronously faces a few obstacles, such as unsupported devices and unfavorable learning environments. In addition, they also feel that the teaching and learning process synchronously during the COVID-19 pandemic provided them with several benefits, especially those related to safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.Keywords: EFL learners; synchronous learning; COVID-19 pandemic
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION TOWARDS THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AURIS IN SUBTITLING Ratna, Nagita; Usuluddin, Usuluddin; Wathoni, Hamzani; Prasetyaningrum, Ari
Jurnal Review Pendidikan dan Pengajaran Vol. 7 No. 3 (2024): Vol. 7 No. 3 (2024): Volume 7 No 3 Tahun 2024 (Special Issue)
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jrpp.v7i3.31008

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persepsi siswa terhadap penggunaan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Auris dalam subtitling. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Partisipan dari penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa Universitas Hamzanwadi yang memiliki pengalaman menggunakan AI Auris yang berjumlah empat orang. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa AI Auris memiliki beberapa kelebihan dan kekurangan seperti: waktu yang kurang atau efisien, kemudahan dalam penggunaan, mendapatkan nilai yang baik, akurasi yang kurang dari 100%, memberikan durasi yang pendek dan mengunggah video yang panjang. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa AI Auris atau bahkan AI lainnya akan memiliki kelebihan dan kekurangan, tetapi penggunaan Auris untuk subtitling cukup memuaskan bagi mahasiswa.
LINKING STUDENTS’ THINKING STYLES WITH LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES Mulia, Lalu Ferryawan Wahyu; Usuluddin, Usuluddin; Arfah, Hajriana; Prasetyaningrum, Ari
Jurnal Review Pendidikan dan Pengajaran Vol. 7 No. 4 (2024): Vol. 7 No. 4 Tahun 2024
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jrpp.v7i4.33722

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara gaya berpikir siswa dalam belajar Bahasa Inggris dan metode pembelajaran yang digunakan oleh guru. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMPN 01 Sakra Barat. Subjek dari penelitian ini adalah 25 siswa kelas delapan dan seorang guru Bahasa Inggris. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Untuk mengumpulkan data, peneliti menggunakan observasi, kuesioner, dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa siswa menikmati pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris di sekolah. Mereka merasa bahwa pelajaran tersebut menarik dan tidak membosankan. Penelitian ini juga menyoroti beberapa strategi yang diterapkan oleh guru untuk menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang menyenangkan, seperti memahami karakteristik dan gaya belajar siswa, mengenali gaya berpikir mereka, melakukan pemanasan sebelum pelajaran dimulai, menggunakan metode dan lokasi pembelajaran yang bervariasi, memberikan apresiasi terhadap partisipasi siswa, dan menghindari menyalahkan siswa ketika mereka membuat kesalahan saat mencoba belajar.
The Effectiveness of Online Oxford Dictionary in Improving The Students’ Pronunciation of MTs Mu’Allimin NWDI Pancor Zuhroni, Siti Fatimatuz; Agustina, Yulia; Wati, Laila; Prasetyaningrum, Ari
Journal of Authentic Research Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): December
Publisher : LITPAM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/kcamxf93

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This study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of online Oxford dictionary in improving students’ pronunciation of the seventh-grade students of MTs Mu’allimin NWDI Pancor in the academic year 2025-2026. This research used quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design with one group pretest-posttest design. A total of 25 students participated in this study. The data were obtained by giving pre-test – treatment – post-test. The data were analyzed using paired sample T-test through SPSS 22. The mean post-test score (82,40) was higher than the mean pre-test (56,00). The result pf the Paired sample T test indicated that there was a significant difference between pre-test and post-test, (2-tailed) was 0,00 less than 0,05 (0,00<0,05). Base on the finding, it can be concluded that the use of Online Oxford Dictionary has a significant effect in improving students’ pronunciation at the seventh grade of MTs Mu’allimin NWDI Pancor
Pre-Service EFL Teachers’ Perceptions of Formative Assessment Literacy in Indonesian Suherman, Andri; Nazri, M. Adib; Prasetyaningrum, Ari; Agustina, Yulia
ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) Vol. 17 No. 1 (2026): February
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, FPBS, Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/eternal.v7i1.2806

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The current study investigates the formative assessment literacy of Indonesian pre-service English teachers by adopting a sequential mixed-method approach. The survey data revealed that participants had a moderate level of formative assessment literacy (M = 3.02), with varying scores across three components. The conceptual domain scored the highest (M = 3.12), followed by the socio-emotional domain (M = 2.98) and the practical domain (M = 2.96). The second finding gained from the second part of the survey and from interview sessions indicated five different challenges encountered by the participants in practicing formative assessment. The issues raised by the participants were related to limited support from their institution, their heavy teaching workload, lack of digital literacy, their students’ low learning motivation, and the participants’ inadequate assessment skills and knowledge. Although this study has several limitations, it provides several implications, such as the urgency of providing training for teachers to help them improve their assessment literacy.
Students’ Anxiety in Undergraduate Thesis Writing Prasetyaningrum, Ari; Ayu Suraya, St; Dwi Maulani, Astrid; Wati, Laila
English Language in Focus (ELIF) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): English Language in Focus (ELIF)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24853/elif.8.2.115-124

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Undergraduate thesis is the final task that must be submitted by students of the English Study Program at Hamzanwadi University as proof of their achievement in conducting scientific research. However, the process of writing an undergraduate thesis often causes anxiety since the students come from an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. This study aimed to analyze the level and types of anxiety. A descriptive quantitative approach was used in this study. The study involved 20 students as participants. The researchers distributed questionnaires to identify the students’ anxiety level and types of anxiety during the process of undergraduate thesis writing. According to the findings from the questionnaires, the students experienced a severe level of anxiety, with the dominant types being somatic anxiety, followed by cognitive anxiety and avoidance behaviour. Therefore, it is necessary to provide strategies to improve students’ competence and self-confidence so that they can produce a qualified final task.
Challenges of an English Teacher in Teaching at The Best School in a Rural Area Marhamah; Prasetyaningrum, Ari; Nazri, M. Adib; Surayya, Siti Ayu
Journal of Classroom Action Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Februari
Publisher : Program Studi Magister Pendidikan IPA, Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jcar.v8i1.13220

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This study aims to identify the challenges faced by an English teacher and the strategies used to overcome them at MA NWDI Lepak, recognized as the best school in a rural area of East Lombok. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this research explored the teacher’s real experiences through classroom observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. The findings revealed three major challenges in English teaching: low student motivation, varied levels of language proficiency, and limited learning facilities. To address these, the teacher implemented adaptive strategies such as brainstorming, elicitation, scaffolding, group learning, differentiated support, and delayed error correction. These approaches demonstrated creativity and student-centered teaching that fostered learning despite infrastructural constraints. The study concludes that the success of English teaching in rural schools depends not on advanced facilities but on the teacher’s creativity, innovation, and adaptability, and recommends that rural teacher development programs emphasize context-based pedagogical training to enhance effective, communicative, and contextualized English instruction.
Exploring Similarities Between AI-Generated Writing and Students’ Writing in Producing Descriptive Text at Hamzanwadi University Reswita, Firna; Nazri, M. Adib; Marzuki, M. Junaidi; Prasetyaningrum, Ari
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): VOLUME 9 NUMBER 2, MARCH 2026
Publisher : IKIP Siliwangi

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This study explores the similarities between descriptive texts written by second-semester English education students at Hamzanwadi University and a text generated by ChatGPT in response to the same writing prompt. Using a qualitative descriptive method, seven student texts selected from fifteen submissions and one AI-generated text were analyzed with the IELTS Writing Band Descriptors, focusing on Task Response, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy. The findings indicate that both texts shared similarities in addressing the task, maintaining coherence, using descriptive vocabulary, and applying varied sentence structures, although the AI-generated text demonstrated greater lexical variety and fewer grammatical errors. These results suggest that AI-generated writing can serve as a supplementary model for students in developing descriptive writing skills, while teacher guidance remains crucial to ensure critical and effective use of AI tools.
Exploring Factors of Students’ Speaking Anxiety during Dialog Practice At SMPN 3 Masbagik in the Academic Year of 2025-2026 Ratnawati; Agustina, Yulia; Nazri, M. Adib; Prasetyaningrum, Ari
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): VOLUME 9 NUMBER 2, MARCH 2026
Publisher : IKIP Siliwangi

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This study aims to explore the factors contributing to students’ speaking anxiety during English dialog practice in the eighth grade of SMPN 3 Masbagik in the academic year 2025-2026. A descriptive qualitative design was employed, using observation, interviews, and questionnaires as the main instruments of data collection. The findings revealed that students experienced two types of anxiety: state anxiety and trait anxiety. State anxiety appeared in specific classroom situations, particularly when students were asked to perform dialog practice, with symptoms such as trembling hands, shaky voices, forgetting lines, and excessive sweating. Meanwhile, trait anxiety was more consistent and related to limited vocabulary, grammatical inaccuracy, and lack of confidence. The main factors that triggered speaking anxiety included limited vocabulary, fear of making mistakes, pronunciation difficulties, and fear of negative evaluation. To cope with these challenges, students applied several strategies such as repeated practice, relaxation techniques, positive self-talk, preparing vocabulary/grammar, and seeking peer support. The study concludes that students’ speaking anxiety is a multidimensional issue influenced by both linguistic and psychological factors, requiring efforts from both teachers and students to foster a more supportive learning environment.