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Exploring Constructivism in Primary School Students' Creativity in Speaking Class Ni Luh Yunita Purnama Dewi; Dyah Setyowati Ciptaningrum
Ilomata International Journal of Social Science Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): July 2026
Publisher : Yayasan Ilomata

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61194/ijss.v7i3.2123

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Students’ creativity constitutes a central cognitive–pedagogical capacity that supports speaking skill development within a Constructivism framework, particularly in primary education. Despite its theoretical importance, empirical evidence indicates that the integration of creativity-oriented constructivist strategies in speaking classrooms remains limited, especially in developing contexts. Addressing this gap, this study explores how constructivist pedagogy facilitates students’ creativity in speaking classes. It examines: (1) how constructivist learning models influence creativity, (2) which learning activities are perceived as effective in stimulating creativity, and (3) the challenges faced by teachers in implementation. This qualitative case study involved two English teachers and thirty fifth-grade students, with data collected from six classroom sessions. Data sources included classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and lesson plan documentation. Students’ creativity was operationalized through indicators of idea fluency, originality, flexibility in language use, and elaboration in speaking performance. Data were analyzed using Thematic Analysis to identify recurring instructional patterns. The findings indicate that constructivist practices enhance students’ creativity through interactive learning, scaffolding, and performance-based assessment. Teachers perceived project-based learning, contextual tasks, and collaborative discussions as effective in fostering creative expression. However, challenges include limited linguistic proficiency, cognitive readiness, and instructional constraints. This study contributes empirically grounded insights into the operationalization of creativity within constructivist speaking instruction at the primary level.
Designing a Data-Driven E-Learning Module for Teaching English to Young Learners: Integrating Needs Analysis and the ISAV Learning Model Endah Ratnaningsih; Erna Andriyanti; Dyah Setyowati Ciptaningrum; Arum Nisma Wulanjani; Nurrofiqi Ankisqiantari
ASEAN Journal of Educational Research and Technology Vol 6, No 2 (2027): AJERT: VOLUME 6, ISSUE 2, September 2027
Publisher : Bumi Publikasi Nusantara

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This study designed a data-driven e-learning module for Teaching English to Young Learners by integrating needs analysis with the Interactive, Somatic, Auditory, and Visual learning model. Using a design-based research approach, the study focused on the analysis and design phases. Data were collected from elementary school English teachers and pre-service English teachers through a structured questionnaire addressing necessities, lacks, and wants. The findings identified vocabulary, reading, and oral communication as key learning necessities, alongside difficulties in sentence structure and broader instructional constraints. Respondents also preferred interactive and multimodal learning activities. These findings informed an ISAV-based e-learning module prototype integrating interactive, somatic, auditory, and visual features to support learner-centered, multimodal, and contextually responsive English instruction for young learners in digital environments.
English teachers Nanda Pambudi; Dyah Setyowati Ciptaningrum
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 13 No 1 (2023): Issued in March 2023
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v13i1.5711

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Copious studies on online assessment have been documented. However, little is known about English teachers