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The Use of Peer Feedback to Enhance Vocabulary Mastery of Eleventh-Grade Students at SMA Negeri 1 Palasa Rosmala Usman; Sriati Usman; Abraham Eisenring; Abd. Kamaruddin
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.v5i1.855

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This research was conducted to address the persistent issue of limited vocabulary mastery among eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Palasa. Vocabulary is a key component of language proficiency, and effective strategies such as peer feedback are increasingly emphasized to support students’ independent learning. The study aimed to determine whether implementing Peer Feedback could effectively improve their vocabulary achievement. To investigate this objective, the study employed a quasi-experimental design involving two groups: an experimental group of 20 students who received instruction through Peer Feedback and a control group of 22 students who were taught using conventional methods. This study focused on action verbs and common nouns. A vocabulary test was administered as both a pre-test and post-test, and the collected data were analyzed statistically to identify differences in students’ performance before and after the treatment. The findings show that the experimental group improved from a mean pre-test score of 44.83 to a post-test score of 66.15, whereas the control group improved from 48.94 to 58.31. Furthermore, the t-test result (t = 5.17; p = 0.05) indicates that Peer Feedback use had a significant positive effect on students’ vocabulary mastery. Based on the results, the study concludes that Peer Feedback is an effective instructional strategy for enhancing vocabulary mastery among EFL learners at the senior high level, and integrating it into classroom activities can further support active learning and strengthen students’ vocabulary development.
The Effectiveness of Song-Based Instruction in Enhancing EFL Students’ Vocabulary Mastery: Vocabulary Nurul Mawaddah U Makuta; Konder Manurung; Afrillia Anggreni; Sriati Usman
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.v5i1.864

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Vocabulary mastery is a fundamental component of language learning, and innovative instructional strategies are needed to improve students’ vocabulary outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the effect of the Song media on the vocabulary development of tenth-grade students at SMA Negeri 5 Palu in the 2025/2026 academic year. The research employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design using a pre-test and post-test control group. Two classes were selected by random sampling and assigned to the experimental and control groups. Students’ vocabulary achievement data were collected through vocabulary tests and analyzed statistically using SPSS, with the Mann-Whitney U Test applied to examine differences between groups. The statistical analysis revealed a significant difference in vocabulary learning outcomes between the two groups. This was indicated by an Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) value of < 0.001, which was lower than the 0.05 significance level. In addition, the experimental group achieved a higher mean rank (36.96) than the control group (20.04), showing better post-test performance after the treatment. These findings imply that integrating songs into vocabulary instruction is significantly more effective than conventional teaching methods for improving students’ vocabulary learning outcomes.
Implementing Google Docs Collaboration to Improve Descriptive Writing Skills of Eleventh-Grade Students at SMA Lab School Untad Palu Syafira Naysilla Putri Atmoko; Sriati Usman; Budi Budi; Darmawan Darmawan
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.v5i1.886

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This research aims to investigate the effectiveness of Google Docs collaboration in improving descriptive text writing skills among eleventh-grade students at SMA Lab School Untad Palu. The research was conducted because many students faced challenges in writing descriptive text, particularly in mechanics (capitalization, punctuation, spelling), organization (logical structure and coherence), and content (idea development and relevance). A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test control group design was employed. The sample consisted of two groups: the experimental group (n = 30), which was taught using Google Docs collaboration, and the control group (n = 29), which received conventional writing instruction. Students' writing skills were assessed using an analytic scoring rubric adapted from Oshima and Hogue (2006), focusing on three components: mechanics (5 points), organization (35 points), and content (20 points), totaling 60 points, converted to a 100-point scale. The descriptive statistics showed that the experimental group achieved notable improvement, with the mean score increasing from 43.67 in the pre-test to 83.43 in the post-test, whereas the control group showed minimal change from 28.48 to 79.31. The Mann-Whitney U test confirmed a significant difference between the groups, indicated by an Asymp. Sig. value of 0.000 < 0.05. These findings demonstrate that Google Docs collaboration helps students provide real-time feedback, revise their work collaboratively, and organize ideas more effectively, resulting in improved writing performance in mechanics, organization, and content. Therefore, Google Docs is considered and effective digital tool for enhancing descriptive writing skills and is recommended for use in English writing classrooms aligned with the Merdeka Curriculum.
Improving Reading Comprehension by Using Fable Text of the Nineth Grade Students of SMP Negeri 1 Palu Ian Putri Pertama; Wahyudin Wahyudin; Maf’ulah Maf’ulah; Sriati Usman
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.v5i1.889

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This research aims to determine the effectiveness of using fable texts in improving the reading comprehension skills of ninth-grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Palu. Reading comprehension is an essential skill in English learning; however, many junior high school students still struggle to understand texts due to limited vocabulary and low reading interest. Therefore, engaging narrative texts, such as fables, are considered a potential alternative to address this issue. This type of research is quasi-experimental, with a pre-test and post-test control-group design. The population in this study comprised all ninth-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Palu in the 2024/2025 academic year, totaling 352 students and divided into 11 classes. The sampling technique used was cluster random sampling, so two classes were selected as the research sample, with one class serving as the experimental group and the other as the control group. The experimental group was taught using fable texts, while the control group was taught using conventional learning methods. Research data were obtained through reading comprehension tests administered before the treatment (pre-test) and after the treatment (post-test). The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistical tests to determine the significance of the treatment effect. The results showed a significant increase in students' reading comprehension skills when taught using fable texts compared to those taught using conventional methods. The average post-test score of the experimental group reached 93.55, while the control group obtained 88.39, with a significance value of 0.007 (sig. < 0.05). These findings indicate that the difference between the two groups was statistically significant. This shows that the use of fable texts has a positive, significant effect on students' reading comprehension.
The Effect of Using Folktales on Improving Reading Comprehension of the Tenth-Grade Students At MAN 1 Palu Nuraisya Nuraisya; Sriati Usman; Desrin Lebagi; Muhammad Arid
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): JUNE
Publisher : Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v8i2.44689

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This investigation was conducted with the principal objective of examining the influence exerted by the utilization of folktales on enhancing the reading comprehension abilities of tenth-grade students at MAN 1 Palu. Employing a quasi-experimental methodology, the study encompassed two distinct cohorts: the experimental group, which engaged with narrative texts rooted in folktales, and the control group, which received instruction through conventional reading passages. The evaluative instruments comprised both pre-assessments and post-assessments, which incorporated multiple-choice items and essay prompts aimed at gauging comprehension at the literal level. Findings indicated that learners exposed to the folktale-based instructional approach exhibited a marked elevation in comprehension performance following the intervention. Specifically, the average achievement score within the experimental group rose from an initial mean of 28.21 to a post-treatment mean of 49.95. In contrast, the control group's mean score exhibited a modest increase, shifting from 28.45 to 30.05. Statistical validation using the Mann-Whitney U test produced a significance value of 0.007, thereby substantiating a statistically meaningful divergence between the two groups. This result necessitates the acceptance of the alternative hypothesis while concurrently rejecting the null. Consequently, it can be inferred that the incorporation of folktales into the reading curriculum substantively augments students’ literal reading comprehension capabilities in the context of tenth-grade learners at MAN 1 Palu.
The Use of Role Play Model to Develop Vocabulary Mastery of Grade Ten Students at SMA Negeri 2 Palu Priskila Angelika; Sriati Usman; Zarkiani Zarkiani; Hastini Hastini
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): JUNE
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v8i2.44976

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This study, entitled The Use of Role Play Model to Develop Vocabulary Mastery of Grade Ten Students at SMA Negeri 2 Palu, aims to examine the effectiveness of the role play model in enhancing students’ vocabulary mastery. The research was motivated by the observation that many tenth-grade students at SMA Negeri 2 Palu struggle with limited vocabulary, which is often caused by low motivation, monotonous teaching methods, and a lack of confidence in using English. The study employed a pre-experimental design involving one group of 32 students. Data were collected using pre-test and post-test instruments administered before and after the implementation of role play activities based on real-life scenarios. The results showed a significant increase in vocabulary scores, with the mean rising from 12.06 (pre-test) to 18.75 (post-test). Statistical analysis using SPSS revealed that the data met normality and homogeneity assumptions, and the Independent Sample t-Test indicated a significance value of 0.000 (< 0.05), confirming the positive effect of the role play model. These findings support the conclusion that role play is an effective, interactive, and engaging strategy to develop students' vocabulary mastery.
The Effect Of Discovery Learning Toward Reading Comprehension Of The grade Eight Students At SMP Labschool UNTAD Palu Dela Zahra; Mashuri Mashuri; Sriati Usman
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): SEPTEMBER
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v8i3.45091

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The Effect of Discovery Learning on the Reading Comprehension Skills of Eighth-Grade Students at SMP Labschool UNTAD Palu. This study aims to examine the effect of the Discovery Learning model on the reading comprehension skills of eighth-grade students at SMP Labschool UNTAD Palu. A quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group was employed, involving two groups: an experimental group taught using Discovery Learning and a control group taught with conventional methods. The sample consisted of 36 students selected through purposive sampling.The results revealed that the experimental group showed a significant improvement in post-test scores, with an average of 76.00 compared to their pretest average of 59.00. In contrast, the control group exhibited only a slight increase from 50.18 to 60.00. Statistical analysis using an independent t-test confirmed a significant difference between the two groups (p < 0.05), indicating that Discovery Learning effectively enhances students' reading comprehension.
The Implementation of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) to Improve Students’ Reading Skills Sindi Klodia; Budi Budi; Mashuri Mashuri; Sriati Usman
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): SEPTEMBER
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v8i3.45319

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This study aims to analyzed the implementation of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) improve the reading skills of the eighth-grade students at SMPN 9 Sigi. The population in this study is all grade VIII students totaling 41 students. This study used a quasi-experimental method where researcher used two classes to get the results of the study, the class was class VIIIA as an control class with 19 students, and class VIIIB as an experimental class with 22 students. The population of this study is all grade VIII students totaling 41 students. The data collection technique used tests in the form of pretests and posttests. Based on the results of the study, the experimental class's students' reading skills significantly improved once the TBLT approach was implemented. This is shown by the calculation using SPSS, the Sig. (2-tailed) value is 0.000 < 0.05. The experimental class obtained a higher post-test average score of 20.06 points compared to the control class. This mean, H₁: The implementation of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) significantly improves the reading skills of eighth-grade students at SMPN 9 Sigi is accepted. Therefore, it can be concluded that there is a difference in the average learning outcomes between the experimental class using the Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) model and the control class using the conventional model.
Using Cooperative Learning Strategy to Improve Writing Skills of Grade Ten Students of Senior High School Qoriatus Saidah Marhamah; Erniwati; Syahrul Munir; Sriati Usman
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i2.7945

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The objective of this research is to find out if using Cooperative Learning Strategy can improve students’ writing skills of grade ten students at Senior High School. The researcher applied quasi-experimental design with two classes, experimental class and control class. The experimental class consisted of 34 students and control class consisted of 35 students selected through cluster random sampling technique. In collecting data, the researcher administered pretest and posttest to both the experimental class and control class. The data were analyzed statistically in order to find out the significant difference of students’ achievement before and after treatments. Using 0.025 level of significance and 67 degrees of freedom (df), the researcher found that the value of t-table was 1.998, which was lower than the t-counted 3.57. It means that the hypothesis is accepted. In other words, using Cooperative Learning Strategy can improve students’ writing skills.
The implementation of feedback to facilitate students’ self-regulation in learning English in Madrasah Aliyah context Nurul Alfiah Wahyuni; Aminah Suriaman; Sriati Usman; Darmawan Darmawan; Mochtar Marhum; Anjar Kusuma Dewi; Jeric Romero
SOSIOHUMANIORA: Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora Vol 9 No 2 (2023): Agustus 2023
Publisher : LP2M Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30738/sosio.v9i2.15548

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Feedback is necessary to measure whether students have understood well the lesson that has been delivered. Students should be given feedback to help them become autonomous learners who can regulate aspects of their thinking, motivation, and behaviour during learning. The study aimed to find out how feedback is implemented by the teacher based on Nicol’s framework and to find out students’ perceptions towards the application of formative assessment. A questionnaire was administered to get the data on how feedback that facilitates students’ self-regulation is implemented at MA Negeri 2 Kota Palu. Further, an in-depth interview was used to get students’ perception towards the implementation of feedback. The questionnaire showed that the implementation of feedback at MA Negeri 2 Kota Palu helps clarify what good performance is, facilitates the development of self-assessment in learning, delivers high quality information to students about their learning, encourages teacher and peer dialogue around learning, encourages positive motivational beliefs and self-esteem, and provides opportunities to close the gap between current and desired performance. The interview revealed that students have positive perception towards the feedback implemented by the teacher.
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