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Using the Semantic Mapping Technique in Improving Students’ Writing Procedure Text at Vocational High School Yudi Christo; Muhamad Yahrif; Sujarwo
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5774

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This research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Semantic Mapping Technique in improving students’ writing ability of procedure text at a vocational high school. This research employed a quantitative method using a quasi-experimental design involving an experimental class and a control class. The population of this research consisted of tenth-grade students at SMK Darussalam Makassar in the academic year 2025/2026. The sample consisted of 42 students divided into two classes, namely 21 students in the experimental class and 21 students in the control class. The instrument used was a writing test in the form of a pre-test and a post-test. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the assistance of SPSS version 25. The results showed that the mean score of the experimental class improved from 70.24 in the pre-test to 91.00 in the post-test, while the control class improved from 76.05 to 84.10. The result of the independent samples t-test showed that the significance value (Sig. 2-tailed) was lower than 0.05, indicating that there was a significant difference between students taught using the Semantic Mapping Technique and those taught using conventional teaching techniques. Therefore, the Semantic Mapping Technique was effective in improving students’ writing ability of procedure text, particularly in organizing ideas, arranging procedural steps systematically, and developing vocabulary.
An Analysis of Instagram's Role in Enhancing Students’ Writing Skills at Senior High School Hesti Octaviana; Muhamad Yahrif; Eka Fitriana HS
JPTK : JURNAL PENELITIAN TINDAKAN KELAS Vol 5 No 1 (2026): May : IJOLEH
Publisher : CV. Eureka Murakabi Abadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56314/ijoleh.v5i1.426

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This study investigates the role of Instagram as a digital learning platform in enhancing students’ English writing skills at SMAN 8 Bone during the 2024/2025 academic year. The rapid development of social media has created new opportunities for language learning, particularly in promoting authentic and meaningful writing practices among students. Employing a qualitative descriptive research design, this study involved 36 students from class XI-7 as research participants. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and document analysis to explore students’ experiences, perceptions, and challenges in using Instagram for English writing activities. The findings indicate that the integration of Instagram into writing instruction positively influenced students’ engagement and learning experiences. Most participants reported increased confidence in composing English captions and expressing their ideas in written form. The platform also encouraged students to pay greater attention to language accuracy, as they tended to review and revise their writing before posting it publicly. Furthermore, students perceived Instagram-based writing activities as more interesting, enjoyable, and relevant to their daily lives, which contributed to higher levels of motivation and participation in the learning process. The interactive features of Instagram, such as likes, comments, and sharing options, further supported students’ willingness to write and communicate in English. Despite these positive outcomes, several challenges were identified, including persistent grammatical errors, limited vocabulary, and students’ anxiety about making mistakes in public online spaces. Overall, the study concludes that Instagram can serve as an effective and supportive medium for teaching and learning English writing skills by fostering motivation, self-expression, and authentic language use in digital learning environments.