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Using English Songs to Enhance Academic Listening Skills of University Students Deasy Yunita Siregar; Amanda Alya Putri; Nadira Citra Ayu; Raia Fathi Israra; Ari Rajasa Tampubolon
Jurnal el-Huda Vol. 17 No. 01 (2026): Jurnal el-Huda
Publisher : LP2M, Institut Agama Islam Qamarul Huda

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59702/el-huda.v17i01.395

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Academic listening remains a major challenge for EFL university students due to limited exposure to authentic spoken English and low engagement in listening activities. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of English songs in improving academic listening skills, with a specific focus on university-level learners in Indonesia. A classroom-based quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test was employed involving 26 students of the English Education Department at UIN Sumatera Utara. Data were collected using two instruments: (1) a lyric comprehension test consisting of 20 items assessing students’ ability to identify main ideas, specific information, and vocabulary in context, and (2) a singing performance rubric measuring pronunciation, intonation, fluency, and content understanding. After four sessions of song-based instruction, the results showed an increase in the mean score from 74.6 (pre-test) to 94.2 (post-test), indicating an improvement in students’ listening performance. However, the findings are interpreted descriptively without inferential statistical testing. This study contributes to the existing literature by focusing specifically on academic listening at the university level, an area that has received limited attention compared to general listening. The results suggest that English songs can serve as a supportive medium to enhance listening engagement and comprehension in EFL classrooms.
Persepsi Ibu-Ibu Posyandu Terhadap Program Pendampingan Gizi Berbasis Pangan Lokal Untuk Penanggulangan Stunting di Nagori Bukit Rejo Zelda Puspa Ayu; Harmen; Faras Anipah Wisa Siahaan; Awal Bahagia Tanjung; Deasy Yunita Siregar
Journal of Education Technology Information Social Sciences and Health Vol. 6 No. 1 (2027): March 2027
Publisher : CV. Rayyan Dwi Bharata

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57235/jetish.v6i1.9327

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Masalah pertumbuhan terhambat atau stunting masih menjadi tantangan utama dalam upaya peningkatan kesejahteraan anak‑anak di wilayah pedesaan Indonesia, termasuk di Nagori Bukit Rejo, Kecamatan Sidamanik, Kabupaten Simalungun. Meskipun lingkungan sekitar menyediakan berbagai jenis tanaman bernutrisi seperti daun kelor, sebagian besar keluarga belum memaksimalkan potensi tersebut untuk mendukung kebutuhan gizi balita. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memahami pandangan ibu‑ibu peserta Posyandu terhadap program pendampingan gizi berbasis bahan pangan lokal, terutama pembuatan puding daun kelor yang dilaksanakan bersama tim Kuliah Kerja Nyata UIN Sumatera Utara. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengamatan langsung dan wawancara mendalam terhadap 12 orang ibu peserta Posyandu serta dua orang petugas kader kesehatan. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa secara umum para ibu memandang program ini bermanfaat untuk menambah asupan gizi harian anak, meskipun masih ada kendala seperti keterbatasan waktu luang, kebiasaan lama dalam mengolah makanan, serta kurangnya keterampilan pengolahan daun kelor agar disukai balita. Dari temuan ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa pemanfaatan daun kelor memiliki peluang besar untuk dikembangkan menjadi program pencegahan stunting yang berkelanjutan, asalkan didukung bimbingan berkesinambungan dari kader kesehatan dan pengurus nagori. Disarankan agar pihak terkait menyusun panduan praktis pengolahan pangan lokal serta menjadikan praktik bersama sebagai bagian rutin dari kegiatan Posyandu.
Teacher’s Perception of Duolingo for Vocabulary Learning in Inclusive EFL Classroom: A Qualitative Case Study Zahwa Nazhifah Limbeng; Deasy Yunita Siregar
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 7 No. 3 (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.v7i3.515

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The integration of digital learning applications has gained increasing attention in English language teaching, including in inclusive classrooms. While Duolingo has been widely used to support language learning, less attention has been given to how teachers perceive its use for vocabulary learning in inclusive classroom practice. Using a qualitative case study design, this study aimed to explore an English teacher’s perception of using Duolingo for vocabulary learning in an inclusive classroom and to identify the challenges encountered during its implementation. The study involved one English teacher at a junior high school in North Sumatra. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis and were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana (2014). The findings revealed that Duolingo was perceived as a beneficial learning medium that supported vocabulary learning, increased students’ motivation, encouraged classroom participation, and facilitated the involvement of a slow learner student. However, differences in students’ learning abilities, the need for continuous teacher assistance, and technical constraints remained challenges during implementation. The study concludes that Duolingo’s effectiveness in inclusive classrooms depends on both the application and the instructional support provided throughout the learning process. These findings contribute to the growing discussion on technology integration in inclusive EFL classrooms by highlighting the importance of teacher scaffolding in maximizing the benefits of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL).