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Students' perceptions of Photomindset media in English language teaching Ghaisani, Fadhilah; Manurung, Sulastri; Siahaan, Safnidar
Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning (JETLE) Vol 6, No 2 (2025): Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning (JETLE)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/jetle.v6i2.32176

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The demand for innovative and attractive teaching resources in the digital age is crucial for enhancing students' language proficiency and learning engagement. This study examines students' perceptions of Photomindset as media in English teaching and learning. This study employed a mixed-method approach, combining a close-ended questionnaire and interviews. The study involved 32 students in one of Junior High School in Batam, Indonesia and utilized the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to assess their perceptions. Three students with the highest TAM scores were selected for interviews to gain deeper insights into their perception. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to describe the tendency of students' perceptions of Photomindset and the relationship between perceived usefulness and perceived ease, as measured by Pearson correlation. Thematic analysis was employed to identify recurring themes and pattern from interviews. The results showed that students have positive perception of Photomindset with the mean score of 116 for Perceived Usefulness and 115 for Perceived Ease of Use. However, there is no correlation between perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. The findings suggests that Photomindset is an effective, beneficial and user-friendly tool for enhancing English learning.
The effectiveness of photomindset learning media based on discovery learning to enhance EFL student's critical thinking Manurung, Sulastri; Yuri, Melani Putri; Yudani, Nadia Putri; Sembiring, Elisma; Pratiwi, Septiani Indah; Ghaisani, Fadhilah
CAHAYA PENDIDIKAN Vol 11, No 1 (2025): JCP (Jurnal Cahaya Pendidikan) Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan
Publisher : Universitas Riau Kepulauan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33373/chypend.v11i1.6751

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Students’ low English proficiency and critical thinking often stem from traditional language learning methods that do not encourage performance, creativity, or analytical abilities. Teachers play a vital role in cultivating these skills through meaningful and interactive learning experiences. This study investigated the effectiveness of using photomindset learning media based on a discovery learning method to enhance English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students' critical thinking skills. Employing a quantitative approach with a one-group pre-test post-test design, this study involved 33 first-grade students from a Junior High School in Batam, Indonesia, through purposive sampling. The research instrument was a test consisted 30 multiple-choice questions and one essay covering reading and writing section, validated by expert judgment, Pearson Product-moment and tested for reliability using Cronbach’s Alpha. A Paired-sample T-test revealed a significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores (a sig. (2-tailed) = 0.000 < 0.05). The finding demonstrates that using photomindset learning media based on discovery learning effectively enhances students’ critical thinking skills. This study contributes valuable insights into EFL teaching by demonstrating how integrating discovery learning with visual media can foster students’ analytical and problem-solving abilities. Future research should explore its impact on other English skills and involve a larger sample with a control group for broader comparisons.