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Understanding EFL Learners' Experiences with Interactive Exercises for Building Vocabulary Skills Nor Azizah Riana; Diah Puji Siliwangi; Aghnia Assifa Nadia
Dewantara : Jurnal Pendidikan Sosial Humaniora Vol. 3 No. 4 (2024): Desember : Dewantara : Jurnal Pendidikan Sosial Humaniora
Publisher : Universitas 45 Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30640/dewantara.v3i4.3595

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This study explores the experiences of English language learners engaging in interactive exercises for the purpose of building vocabulary skills. Understanding learners' experiences with interactive exercises for building vocabulary skills is crucial to inform and enhance teaching methodologies in language education. A qualitative research approach was adopted for this study, wherein interviews were conducted with university students enrolled in English programs. The results show that interactive exercises, such as digital games and group activities, significantly increase the motivation and engagement of students in learning. Participant pointed out that not only did such activities make learning fun, but they also helped them understand acquire more vocabulary. This study pinpoints the importance of incorporating interactive elements into language curricula in order to make the process of learning more dynamic. Emphasizing students' experiences can create an inclusive environment where the students' diverse learning needs are catered for, and this contributes to the improved language proficiency.
From Data to Design: An Investigation of Curriculum Development Needs Aghnia Assifa Nadia; Ayu Muliahayati Nashir; Zaitun Qamariah
Semantik : Jurnal Riset Ilmu Pendidikan, Bahasa dan Budaya Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): August: Semantik : Jurnal Riset Ilmu Pendidikan, Bahasa dan Budaya
Publisher : Asosiasi Periset Bahasa Sastra Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/semantik.v3i3.1872

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This study highlights the importance of needs analysis in developing learner-centered curricula. Using a library research approach, it explores how investigative techniques—such as interviews, surveys, and classroom observations—can effectively uncover both explicit and implicit student needs. The analysis reveals that triangulating these techniques provides a more holistic and valid understanding of learners. Teachers are encouraged to take on the role of "curriculum detectives" who not only implement but also actively investigate and adapt the curriculum based on data and empathy toward student experiences. The study concludes that systematic and continuous needs analysis leads to dynamic, responsive, and inclusive curriculum design, fostering meaningful and transformation learning experiences.