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Investigating the Effect of Problem-Based Learning on Students’ Recount Writing Skills in an Indonesian EFL Classroom Syahrani, Dewi Aprillavien; Johan, Andrian Nuriza; Basuki
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v7i2.411

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Writing is a challenging skill for students in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts, particularly in producing recount texts due to difficulties in generating ideas, organizing content, and applying appropriate language features. This study aims to investigate the effect of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) on students’ recount text writing skills. A quantitative pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest–posttest approach was employed, involving 32 tenth-grade students. The data were collected through writing tests and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. The findings revealed a statistically significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores; however, the results indicated a decline in students’ writing performance after the implementation of PBL. This suggests that PBL, in this context, was not effective in improving students’ recount text writing skills. The findings highlight that the effectiveness of PBL is influenced by factors such as the duration of implementation, the level of instructional scaffolding, and students’ readiness to engage in student-centered learning. Therefore, it is recommended that PBL be implemented gradually with sufficient guidance and longer duration to achieve optimal results. This study contributes to the understanding of the practical challenges in applying student-centered learning approaches in EFL writing classrooms.
The Effectiveness of Using Instagram Social Media to Improve Vocabulary Mastery of Eleventh-Grade Students at SMA Negeri 4 Purworejo in the Academic Year of 2025/2026 Mu’aafi, Dhiya’ulhaq Yaskur; Sudar, Sudar; Johan, Andrian Nuriza
Ranah Research : Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026): Ranah Research : Journal Of Multidisciplinary Research and Development
Publisher : Dinasti Research

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38035/rrj.v8i3.2062

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The Effectiveness of Using Instagram Social Media to Improve Vocabulary Mastery of Eleventh Grade Students at SMA Negeri 4 Purworejo in The Academic Year of 2025/2026. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of using Instagram as a learning medium to improve vocabulary mastery among eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 4 Purworejo. The research employed a quantitative approach with a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The sample consisted of 30 eleventh-grade students selected from the population. Data were collected using a multiple-choice vocabulary test consisting of 30 items, administered before and after the treatment. The treatment involved vocabulary instruction using Instagram features such as posts, captions, and visual content. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired sample t-test. The results showed that the mean score of students increased from 60.33 in the pre-test to 78.67 in the post-test. The paired sample t-test result indicated a significance value of 0.000, which is lower than 0.05, meaning that there is a significant difference between students’ vocabulary mastery before and after using Instagram. Therefore, it can be concluded that the use of Instagram social media is effective in improving vocabulary mastery of eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 4 Purworejo