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The Effect of ReadToMe Application on Reading Fluency and Motivation in Narrative Texts Riasang, Agitha Ramadhani; Ridwan, Ridwan; Isma, Adi; Nugroho, Dwi Adi; Khatimah, Nur Husnil
GLENS: Global English Insights Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): GLENS, November 2025
Publisher : PT. Lontara Digitech Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61220/glens.v3i1.1370

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This quasi-experimental study examined the effect of the ReadToMe application on reading fluency and motivation among eighth-grade Indonesian EFL learners. Twenty-six students from SMP Negeri 1 Tutallu were randomly assigned to experimental (n=13) and control (n=13) groups. The experimental group received instruction using the ReadToMe application with narrative texts, while the control group followed conventional textbook-based methods over six weeks. Reading fluency was assessed through pre-test and post-test measurements using validated rubrics evaluating accuracy, pronunciation, and intonation. Student motivation was measured post-intervention through a 15-item Likert-scale questionnaire examining five dimensions: curiosity, challenge, grades, involvement, and competition. Results revealed significant improvements in the experimental group, with mean scores increasing from 45.85 to 76.00 (N-Gain=0.5484), compared to the control group's increase from 46.31 to 56.77 (N-Gain=0.2015). Independent samples t-test confirmed statistical significance (p<.001) with a very large effect size (Cohen's d=2.67). Questionnaire analysis indicated high motivation levels (80.00%) among experimental group students. These findings suggest that the ReadToMe application effectively enhances both reading fluency and motivation in narrative text instruction, offering practical implications for EFL teachers seeking technology-integrated approaches to address reading challenges in Indonesian educational contexts.
A Bibliometric Analysis of Blended Learning Approaches in English Language Teaching Sudewi, Putu Wahyu; Wahyuni, Asti; Syahrullah, Syahrullah; Khatimah, Nur Husnil
ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education Vol. 9 No. 2 November (2025)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Curup

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ef.v9i2 November.14544

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This study conducts quantitative bibliometric evaluation to evaluate the advancements and thematic distributions of the research relating to blended learning in English education. This project intends to perform a bibliometric analysis of 2024. Publications indexed in Scopus on blended learning in English education to identify the patterns, trends, and topics of this contemporary research. By collecting and analyzing ten Scopus-indexed articles published in 2024 using tools such as VOSviewer and Publish or Perish, the research maps key patterns in scholarly output, including citation frequency, methodological tendencies, and keyword co-occurrence. The bibliometric data reveal a growing scholarly interest in integrating technology with pedagogical practices to improve English language learning outcomes. Among the ten analyzed articles, diverse methodological approaches were found, including experimental research, bibliometric reviews, case studies, and mixed-methods designs. A broader search indicated a total of 170 related publications within a single year, reflecting the rapid expansion of the field. Keyword network visualization categorized the research landscape into three dominant clusters: practical applications in higher education, foundational research design, and digital learning perceptions. The results show that blended learning's adaptability and the ability to meet various learner needs have enabled it to become a transformative tool in English education. These findings also offer a better grasp of the complexities of research, facilitating future work and the design of policies for teaching and learning in the digital era.