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THE EFFECT OF DISCOVERY LEARNING ON STUDENT’S LEARNING OUTCOMES IN READING COMPREHENSION TO THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS AT SMA NEGERI 1 BUNGKU TENGAH Rumo, Siti Mulya; Nadrun, Nadrun; Usman, Sriati; Wahyudin, Wahyudin
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v13i2.4630

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The objective of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of using discovery learning on students’ learning outcomes in Reading Comprehension to the eleventh grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Bungku Tengah. This research used a quasi-experimental research design. There are two groups, namely the experimental group and the control group who received a pre-test and post-test. The population of this study was class XI students of SMA Negeri 1 Bungku Tengah. The research sample used a simple random sampling technique. Class XI MIA 5, totaling 32 students, was the experimental group and Class XI MIA 1, totaling 32 students, was the control group. The experimental group was given treatment while the control group was not. The test results showed that the average score of the experimental group on the post-test was 79.75 greater than the average score of the control group on the post-test of 52.62. These results also show that the t-count of 2.53 is higher than the t-table of 1.670 and the hypothesis is accepted. In conclusion, the use of discovery learning method can improve students's learning outcomes in reading comprehension of the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Bungku Tengah.
Understanding Sentence Roles and Argument Structures: A Syntactic Study of EFL Students Niswatun Nafi'ah; Bochari, Siska Bochari; Usman, Sriati Usman; Hastini, Hastini
Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 19 No. 2 (2025): April 2025 Regular Issue
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lc.v19i2.17253

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This study aims to identify the most difficult argument structures and argument roles in sentences identified by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students, as well as the factors that contribute to such difficulties. The study collected data using a descriptive quantitative method, relying on quantitative descriptive data through statistical analysis. focused on 36 fifth-semester students from Class B of the English Education Study Program at Tadulako University, who were selected through purposive sampling with statistical analysis, tests, and questionnaires. The results of the research showed some key findings: (1) the most difficult argument structure for students to identify is the sentence with two arguments, which appears with a total frequency of 60; (2) the most difficult argument role for students to identify is the experiencer; and (3) five main factors affect students' ability to identify roles and arguments in sentences, namely prior knowledge, interest and motivation, learning strategies, teaching methods, and learning environment. Future researchers can discuss thematic roles that have not been addressed in this study.
Using Circle Game to Improve Students’ Vocabulary Mastery of the Eighth Grade Students Ferayanti; Usman, Sriati; Mashuri; Aminah
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): 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.v11i1.4008

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This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the circle game in improving the vocabulary mastery of eighth-grade students at SMP Labschool Untad Palu. The background of this study is the low mastery of English vocabulary among students, which affects their ability in four basic English skills. The researcher applied the circle game as an engaging learning strategy to overcome this issue. The research employed a pre-experimental design with one group pre-test and post-test. The sample consisted of 19 students from class VIII. The research instrument was a vocabulary test in the form of multiple-choice questions, administered before and after the treatment. The findings showed that the students’ vocabulary mastery significantly improved after the implementation of the circle game. The average score of the pre-test was 60.35, while the post-test average rose to 78.60. The gain score was 18.25. Based on the paired sample t-test result, the significance value was 0.000, which is lower than the standard alpha value of 0.05. This means that the improvement is statistically significant. These findings prove that the use of the circle game has a positive impact on students’ vocabulary acquisition. In addition to the quantitative results, qualitative observations indicated that students were more enthusiastic, confident, and active during the learning process. The atmosphere in the classroom became more dynamic and supportive, which encouraged students to participate and use English vocabulary in a fun and relaxed way.
The Effect of Augmented Reality on Vocabulary Mastery of Seventh Grade Students Sutanti, Sri; Sriati Usman; Mashuri; Nur Sehang Thamrin
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): 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.v11i1.4092

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This research aims to investigate the effect of Augmented Reality (AR) on students’ vocabulary mastery among seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 19 Palu. Vocabulary is a fundamental aspect of language learning, yet many students struggle to master it due to lack of motivation and conventional teaching methods. To address this problem, the researcher applied AR-based learning using the Assemble Edu application, which provides 3D visuals and interactive features to improve engagement. This study used a quasi-experimental method with two groups: an experimental class that received AR-based instruction and a control class that received traditional instruction. Both classes were given a pre-test and post-test to measure vocabulary mastery. The results showed a significant improvement in the experimental class, with an average post-test score of 82.00, compared to 59.80 in the pre-test. Meanwhile, the control class only increased from 63.00 to 72.40. Statistical analysis using SPSS showed that the difference between the two groups was significant (Sig. 2-tailed = 0.001), indicating that AR had a strong positive effect on vocabulary acquisition. These findings support previous research showing that AR enhances motivation, memory retention, and contextual understanding in language learning. The use of AR aligns with constructivist learning theory and supports the Merdeka Curriculum, which emphasizes student-centered and technology-integrated learning. In conclusion, AR-based learning can effectively improve students’ vocabulary mastery and is recommended as a modern instructional strategy in English language teaching
The Use of Problem-based Learning Method Assisted with Story Mapping to Improve Reading Comprehension Oktarina, Mutiara; Rofiqoh, Rofiqoh; Usman, Sriati; Wahyudin, Wahyudin
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 10 No. 3 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v10i3.3743

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This research aims to prove whether the use of problem-based learning method assisted with story mapping can improve the reading comprehension of the eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 4 Palu. The researcher applied a quasi-experimental research design. The sample was selected through a purposive sampling technique, consisting of experimental and control groups with a total sample of 60 students. The data were collected through a reading test consisting of the pre-test and post-test. The collected data was analyzed statistically using SPSS 22. By using a 0.05 level of significance with the degree of freedom (58), the researcher found the sig. value was smaller than the chosen alpha level (0.001<0.05). It reveals that the hypothesis is accepted or the use of Problem-based Learning method assisted with Story Mapping can improve the reading comprehension of the eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 4 Palu. The implication of the findings were the use of PBL method assisted with story mapping can train students’ thinking and collaborative skills, thus making them more actively participate in the discussion and engage in critical and creative thinking
Writing Errors Analysis: Subject-Verb Agreement Made by EFL Students Yuntika, Arudia Risti; Anggreni, Afrillia; Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin; Usman, Sriati
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 5 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i5.1538

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Writing is a crucial skill in language learning, yet numerous students still struggle with grammatical accuracy, particularly subject–verb agreement (SVA). Previous studies have exposed students’ errors in SVA but most of them focused on school-level learners, leaving limited research on undergraduate academic writing. Thus, this study aims to identify and analyze SVA errors in the academic writing of English Education students at Tadulako University. Utilizing a descriptive qualitative design, data were obtained from the background and discussion sections of ten undergraduate theses and analyzed through Dulay et al.’s (1982) Surface Strategy Taxonomy, which includes omission, addition, misformation, and misordering. The findings present that omission errors as the most frequent (10 cases), mostly involving the omission of auxiliary verbs be (is, are, was, were) and verb endings such as –s or –ing. Misformation errors (6 cases) appeared when students used incorrect verb forms, particularly in mismatching singular and plural agreement. Next, addition errors (4 cases) occurred when unnecessary auxiliaries or suffixes were inserted into sentences, creating redundancy. The last, misordering errors (1 case) reflected difficulties in arranging subject–verb structures according to English syntax. These results indicate that students’ main difficulties lie in maintaining auxiliaries and singular–plural concord, showing the influence of both interlingual and intralingual factors. Overall, these results emphasize the importance of needs-based grammar instruction and ongoing error analysis to enhance learners’ grammatical accuracy to produce a qualified academic writing
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING RECIPROCAL TEACHING STRATEGY TO IMPROVE READING COMPREHENSION OF THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 1 SOJOL Enteding, Faradila; Thamrin, Nur Sehang; Wahyudin , Wahyudin; Usman, Sriati
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v12i2.3835

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This research aims to determine whether using the Reciprocal Teaching strategy can improve reading comprehension of the tenth grade studetns of SMA Negeri 1 Sojol. The researcher applied a quasi-experimental design by using purposive sampling to get the sample. The instruments of data collection were pre-test and post-test. The pre-test was used to measure students’ basic abilities and the post-test was used to measure the students’ improvement in reading comprehension after the researcher applied the treatment. The t-test was analyzed to compare the mean scores of the experimental group (77.23) and the control group (74.71). The significance level was 0.05 with 60 degree of freedom (df = 65). The result of data analysis indicated that the t-counted (6.54) is higher than the t-table (1.659). Based on the results, the hypothesis of this research is accepted. It can be concluded that using Reciprocal Teaching strategy is effective to improve reading comprehension of the tenth grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Sojol.
READING COMPREHENSION DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED BY THE FIRST-GRADE STUDENTS OF SMAN 5 PALU Indah Khairunnisa, Afifah; Usman, Sriati; Wahyudin, Wahyudin
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v11i1.4390

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This research aims to identify the difficulties faced by the tenth-grade students of SMAN 5 Palu and the factors causing the students' difficulties in comprehending English reading text. This research is mixed method research. The subject of research was the tenth-grade students of SMAN 5 Palu. The techniques for collecting the data are interviews and tests. The researchers present the data from the difficulties in comprehending English reading text. The result of the research shows that 13, 33% of students have difficulties in understanding to look for the text's central idea, with an incorrect total of 8. Then, 41, 67% of students have difficulties in understanding vocabulary of the text, with the total of incorrect is 25. Then, there are 8, 33% of students who have difficulties in understanding to look for the detail information of the text, with the total incorrect is 5. Next, there are 36, 67% of students who have difficulties in understanding making inferences of the text with the total of incorrect is 22. The factors causing the students difficulties in comprehending English reading text are difficulty in understanding long sentences in the text, lack of interest reading, difficulty in understanding vocabulary, house environment and school environment.
THE USE OF CROSSWORD PUZZLES TO INCREASE STUDENTS' VOCABULARY MASTERY Ramli; Usman, Sriati; Anggreni, Afrillia
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v11i1.4399

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This research aims to determine whether the use of Crossword Puzzles can increase Vocabulary of SMP Alkhairaat Tandaigi. This is research using a quasi-experimental research design. In selecting the sample, the researcher used a purposive sampling technique. The research samples were class VIII A as an experimental group and class VIII B as a control group. The instrument of data collection was divided into a pretest and a posttest. The data gathered were analyzed statistically. The results of the data analysis show that the mean score of both tests where the mean score of the experimental group improved from 63.93 to 73.33, and the control group's mean score improved from 63.17 to 68.56. The result showed that the value of t-counted (2.176) was greater than the value of the t-table (1.683) by applying a 0.05 level of significance and the degree of freedom (df) 22+21-2= 41. It could be concluded that the research hypothesis is accepted. In other words, Crossword Puzzles could increase vocabulary of grade VIII students at SMP Alkhairaat Tandaigi.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE GAMES TO IMPROVE STUDENTS SPEAKING SKILL Mairesa, Anindya Putri; Usman, Sriati; Wahyudin, Wahyudin; Mukrim, Mukrim
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v11i2.4407

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This research aimed to find out whether the Implementation of Communicative Language Games to Improve Speaking Skills of the eleventh-grade students of SMA Labschool Palu is effective in improving speaking skills of SMA Labschool Palu students. The design of this study was quasi-experimental which included students and class XI MIA 3 as an Experimental Group with a total of 20 students and XI IIS as a Control Group with a total of 20 students. The mean score of the pre-test of the experimental group is 41 while the control group is 45. The mean score of the post-test of the experimental group is 54 while the control group is 48. By using the 0.05 level of significance, the researchers computed the data and found that the value of the t-counted (2.702) is higher than the t-table (1.991.6). It means that the hypothesis is accepted. In other words, using the Communicative Language Games Technique can improve the students' speaking in the eleventh grade of SMA Labschool Palu.
Co-Authors Abd. Kamaruddin Abdul Kamaruddin Abraham Eisenring Afifah Indah Khairunnisa Afrillia Afrillia Agussatriana Agusti Rahayu Amaliah, Ismi AMINAH Aminah Aminah Aminah Aminah Aminah Aminah Suriaman Amir Pattu Amuntyastuti, Sekar Anak Agung Istri Sri Wiadnyani Andi Mutmainna Anggreni, Afrillia Anjar Kusuma Dewi Anjar Kusuma Dewi Anshari Syafar Aprilian, Detiya Aswin, Anita Asy’ari, Muhammad Atik Yuliyani Atika, Nur Aulia Septi Cahyani Tariah Ayu Faradila Azizah, Wafiq Binti, Viel Chensist Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Caroline S, Ivana Chairiyah, Wiwik Charin Sane Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Dela Zahra Desrin Lebagi Dewi, Anjar Kusuma Dwi Putri, Dwi Enteding, Faradila Erniwati Erniwati Erniwati Erniwati Erniwati Eviyanti Eviyanti Fadhila Zamzam Fadhilah Zamzam Faisal Faisal Fajar Rizqi Faradila S., Nurul Wahyuni Fatimah Azzahrah Zulkfli Ferayanti Ferry Rita Gazali Lembah Hasan Basri Hastini, Hastini Ian Putri Pertama Indah Khairunnisa, Afifah Indah Maharani Ine Magfira M Keo Jafar, Desi M Jamiluddin Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin Jamiludin, Jamiludin Jeric Romero Kappa, Eyleen Kartiasih, Titin Komariah, Asri Nur Konder Manurung Kusnadi, Muhammad Fitrah Landu, Miftahurrahma Maf'ulah, Maf'ulah Maf’ulah Maf’ulah Maf’ulah, Maf’ulah Maghfira, Maghfira MAGHFIRAH Mahrum, Mochtar Mairesa, Anindya Putri Marhamah, Qoriatus Saidah Mashuri Mashuri Mashuri Mashuri Mawardin Muhammad Said Meilani, Melan Mochtar Marhum Muh. Akbar Eisemring Muhammad Arid Muhammad Arid MUHAMMAD RAYHAN Muhammad Zein Hardiansyah Mukrim, Mukrim Mutiara Oktarina Nadrun, Nadrun Ni Komang Ayu Windari Niswatun Nafi'ah Nur Afana Nur Azmi Nur Sehang Thamrin Nur Sehang Thamrin Nuraisya Nuraisya Nurgan Tadeko Nurul Alfiah Wahyuni Nurul Mawaddah U Makuta Oktarina, Mutiara Parasulu, Zikrullah Patmasari, Andi Priskila Angelika Punaji Setyosari Qoriatus Saidah Marhamah Rabiah Adawiyah, Rabiah Ramadani, Dinda Ramli Ramli Renilza Nurhisyam Retnoningrum, Jasmine Aryanti Riska Rita, Ferry Rita, Fery rofiqoh rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rosmala Usman Rumo, Siti Mulya Sadilia, Sukmawati Sari Wulandari Sari, Fierda Mia Rianty Sari, Lilis Indah Sellinda Putri Silvani Safitri Sindi Klodia Siska Bochari Sri Sutanti Sri Sutanti Sudamara, Olva Greizela Syafira Naysilla Putri Atmoko Syahrul Munir Syahrul Munir Utami Widiati Wahyudin , Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Windi Putri Anggraini Yohanis Tarukallo Yuliastuti Yuliastuti Yuntika, Arudia Risti Zainab Zainab Zarah Amelia Zarah Amelia H. Basri Zarkiani Hasyim Zarkiani Zarkiani