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The effectiveness of integrating classcraft: A gamified learning platform on enhancing writing skills among elementary school learners Jayanti, Widya Mas Mardavam; Firdaus, Muhammad Yusuf; Arochman, Taufik
English Learning Innovation Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): August
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/englie.v5i2.35022

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The objective of this study was to examine the influence of incorporating Classcraft, a gamified learning platform, on the writing abilities of elementary school students. The research employed a quantitative approach, utilizing a pre-test post-test control group design. Thirty second-grade elementary school pupils from a variety of schools participated. The paired sample t-test was employed to analyze the data that was collected through a written test. The results demonstrated a substantial disparity in the writing skills of the students who utilized Classcraft between the pre-test and post-test scores, suggesting that the gamified platform significantly improved their writing abilities. The results provide empirical evidence that supports the use of Classcraft as an educational intervention to enhance the writing proficiency of elementary students. The research posits that the integration of gamification through platforms such as Classcraft can establish a more engaging and pleasant learning environment, resulting in improved writing outcomes for young learners.
Wordwall as English for Young Learner Instructional Material to Augment Motivation Jayanti, Widya Mas Mardavam; Indriani , Lilia
LETS: Journal of Linguistics and English Teaching Studies Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024): LETS: Journal of Linguistics and English Teaching Studies
Publisher : STAIN Majene

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In the 21st century, the necessity of innovative teaching materials has become increasingly apparent to foster students' learning motivation. Teaching English to young learners poses a significant challenge, and educators must employ technology to create engaging instructional materials to cater to the needs of the alpha generation. Wordwall is a digital application that offers a variety of quizzes and games that teachers can utilize to enhance the teaching and learning process. The primary objective of this study was to augment the learning motivation of students enrolled in private tutoring centers. A qualitative approach was adopted in this investigation, with observation, questionnaire, and interviews serving as supplementary methods. The findings revealed that students' perceptions shifted after exposure to Wordwall-based instruction. The findings further suggested that integrating Wordwall could enhance students' learning motivation while reducing boredom and saturation during the learning process. Consequently, it holds the potential to alleviate student ennui and monotony. Moreover, the utilization of Wordwall has been observed to positively impact students' motivation to learn, making it one of the user-friendly interactive media that can augment students' motivation to learn English in the classroom.
Transitivity in English Textbook: A Discourse Analysis of “Pathway to English Text Book” for SMA/MA Grade X Jayanti, Widya Mas Mardavam; Farikah, Farikah; Normawati, Afi
Ruang Kata Vol 5 No 01 (2025): Ruang Kata
Publisher : Universitas Ma'arif Nahdlatul Ulama Kebumen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53863/jrk.v5i01.1670

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Language plays a central role in the teaching process because they connect, complement knowledge, and shape learners’ worldviews. When learning a language, textbooks play a very important role in conveying language input as well as shaping leaners’ knowledge of language structure and social roles. In Indonesia, English textbooks are expected to meet the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) standards to supports communicative competence across educational level s. However, recent studies show that many high school English textbooks fail to meet the expected ECFR B1 level. Addressing this issue this study investigates how transitivity processes and participants are represented in the reading sections of Pathway to English textbook for SMA/MA Grade X with the aim of discovering how language structures facilitate students’ linguistics and cognitive development. Using descriptive qualitative method and discourse analysis grounded in Halliday’s Systemic Functional Linguistics theorized by Gerot and Wignell, the study analyzes 297 clauses from selected texts. It determines the process types of transitivity and explores participant roles in each process. The results reveal dominance of material processes (51.85%), which implies focus on physical activity and concrete events, followed by elational (29.97%), mental (7.74%), verbal (6.06%), existential (3.03%), and behavioral (1.35%) processes, none of the meteorological processes. Participant roles such as actors and goals mainly took place in material processes, while sensors and phenomena were common in mental processes. This distribution shows that although the textbook offers diversity in types of transitivity, it may fall short in offering balance to ensure diversified linguistic exposure. These findings offer suggestions for textbook developers and teachers to strengthen the expression of the process of transitivity, thus improving English instruction and enriching students’ linguistic and critical thinking skills in EFL context.
Agricultural Education Program on Biosaka Production to Reduce Dependence on Chemical Fertilizers and Pesticides in Sidosari Village Rakhmat Pebriyanto; Jayanti, Widya Mas Mardavam; Samsudin Al Hidayat; Fahrian Respatiaji; Muhammad Ramadhana Hasan Mansur; Lily Miftahul Jannah; Angela Mery Prastikasari; Hermawati Imelia Putri; Mirza Suci Mubarokah; Rahmatia Salsabil; Johan Pamungkas
Transformatif: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Mas Said Surakarta

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Sidosari Village in Salaman District, Magelang Regency, has strong agricultural potential, mainly from rice farming as the main source of income. However, heavy use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has caused soil degradation, ecological imbalance, and health problems for farmers. This community service program introduced Biosaka, a natural elicitor made from local weeds, as an environmentally friendly alternative. Biosaka strengthens plant resistance to pests and diseases and can reduce chemical fertilizer use by 50 to 90 percent. The program used Participatory Action Research (PAR) with stages of problem identification, socialization, hands-on training, observation, and reflection. It was held from July 15 to August 2, 2024, at Sidosari Village Hall and involved representatives from 30 farmer groups. Participants successfully produced Biosaka solutions that met quality criteria, including homogeneity, absence of sediment, and appropriate pH and TDS levels. They also demonstrated high enthusiasm and provided positive feedback on the accessibility and benefits of Biosaka. The activity fostered collaboration among students, farmers, and the community, thereby increasing awareness and skills in sustainable agricultural practices. Results indicate potential improvements in soil health, reduced production costs, and long-term environmental sustainability in local agriculture.