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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
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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.
Co-Authors Abd. Kamaruddin Abdul Kamaruddin Abraham Eisenring Adam, Annisa Khaerarani 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 Angelika, Priskila Anggreni, Afrillia Anjar Kusuma Dewi Anshari Syafar Aprilian, Detiya Arid, Muhammad Aswin, Anita Asy’ari, Muhammad Atik Yuliyani Atika, Nur Ayu Faradila Azizah, Wafiq Binti, Viel Chensist Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Caroline S, Ivana Chairiyah, Wiwik Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Desrin Lebagi Dewi, Anjar Kusuma Dwi Putri, Dwi Enteding, Faradila 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 Klodia, Sindi 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 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 Nuraisya, Nuraisya Nurgan Tadeko Nurul Alfiah Wahyuni Nurul Mawaddah U Makuta Oktarina, Mutiara Parasulu, Zikrullah Patmasari, Andi Punaji Setyosari Rabiah Adawiyah, Rabiah Ramadani, Dinda Ramli Ramli Renilza Nurhisyam Retnoningrum, Jasmine Aryanti Riska Rita, Ferry Rita, Fery rofiqoh rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Romero, Jeric Rosmala Usman Rumo, Siti Mulya Sadilia, Sukmawati Sari Wulandari Sari, Fierda Mia Rianty Sari, Lilis Indah Sellinda Putri Silvani Safitri Siska Bochari Sri Sutanti Sudamara, Olva Greizela Syafira Naysilla Putri Atmoko Syahrul Munir Utami Widiati Wahyudin , Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyuni, Nurul Alfiah Windi Putri Anggraini Yohanis Tarukallo Yuliastuti Yuliastuti Yuntika, Arudia Risti Zahra, Dela Zainab Zainab Zarah Amelia Zarah Amelia H. Basri Zarkiani Hasyim Zarkiani, Zarkiani