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Effectiveness of ZEP Quiz-Based Educational Games in Enhancing Students’ Motivation to Learn Arabic Abdullah Syarofi; Abdul Mujib Murtadho; Khulafaur Rosyidin
Social Science Academic Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Sunan Giri Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37680/ssa.9454

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This study aims to examine the effectiveness of ZEP Quiz-based educational games in enhancing Arabic language learning motivation among students of SMK NU 2 Glagah, Lamongan. The declining motivation to learn Arabic in vocational Islamic secondary schools, attributed primarily to the monotonous nature of conventional instructional approaches, necessitates innovative pedagogical interventions. This study employed a quantitative approach with a one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design. Data were collected from 27 twelfth-grade students using a pre-test on Arabic language proficiency and a 20-item Likert-scale motivation questionnaire. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, the Shapiro-Wilk normality test, Paired Sample t-Test, Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test, and N-Gain analysis. The findings revealed a significant increase in learning motivation: the mean pretest score of 41.85 (low category) improved to a mean posttest score of 91.56 (very high category). The Paired Sample t-Test yielded t = 41.820 with p = 0.000 < 0.05, and the Wilcoxon test confirmed this result with Z = −4.541 and p = 0.000. The N-Gain score of 0.8618 falls within the high category, and Cohen’s d = 8.048 indicates a huge effect size. The novelty of this study lies in its specific examination of ZEP Quiz a gamification-based digital quiz platform as a motivational intervention in Arabic language learning at the vocational secondary school level. These findings provide empirical evidence that ZEP Quiz constitutes a highly effective educational media for improving student motivation in Arabic language instruction.
Pelatihan Penulisan Surat Lamaran Kerja dan Daftar Riwayat Hidup Berbasis Canva untuk Meningkatkan Kesiapan Kerja Siswa SMK NU 2 Glagah Abdullah Syarofi; Nadya Afdholy; Eddy Sugiri
Santri : Journal of Student Engagement Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Santri : Journal of Student Engagement
Publisher : Universitas Sunan Drajat Lamongan, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55352/santri.v5i2.2818

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A limited understanding of the structure and proper format of job application letters and curricula vitae often hinders vocational high school students from entering the workforce. To address this issue, the authors conducted a community service program in the form of training for 41 twelfth-grade students at SMK NU 2 Glagah, where many students were found to make errors in preparing job application letters and curricula vitae. The program employed the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, which combines action and reflection through a cyclical process to promote learning and continuous improvement. The training aimed to enhance students' knowledge and skills in writing job application letters and curricula vitae using Canva. The implementation consisted of four stages: delivering instructional materials, introducing the operation of Canva, guiding students in preparing job application letters and curricula vitae, and conducting evaluation and dissemination of the results. The findings showed that: (1) in terms of the structure and format of job application letters and curricula vitae, 10 students achieved an excellent rating, 21 received a good rating, and 10 were rated fairly good; (2) regarding sentence construction in job application letters prepared using Canva, 4 students achieved an excellent rating, 12 received a good rating, and the remaining 25 were rated fairly good; and (3) regarding the selection of Canva design templates, 14 students achieved an excellent rating, 14 received a good rating, and 13 were rated fairly good. Overall, the training improved students' ability to use Canva and prepare job application letters and curricula vitae effectively. Students' creativity in writing job application letters can be further enhanced through continuous writing practice both at school and at home, supported by regular reading activities.