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HARNESSING VERBAL ABILITY AND INTERACTION TO TRANSFORM CHILDREN'S LANGUAGE SKILLS IN ENGLISH READ-ALOUD ACTIVITIES Yusuf, Faidah; Irfan, Muhammad; Handayani, Rifhani; Nur Aeni
Elite : English and Literature Journal Vol 12 No 1 (2025): June : Linguistic and ELT
Publisher : UIN Alauddin Makassar

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This study explores the impact of verbal ability and interaction on children’s language skills during English read-aloud activities. Read-aloud sessions are widely recognized as a pivotal method to enhance children’s cognitive and linguistic development. The research employed a structural equation modeling approach to analyze data from 108 children aged 6 to 9 years participating in interactive English storytelling sessions. Key variables included verbal ability, interaction, and language skill development. Findings reveal that verbal ability significantly influences language skills, with a path coefficient of 0.400 (p = 0.001), underscoring its critical role in vocabulary acquisition and sentence construction. Interaction, though showing a moderate effect (0.185, p = 0.068), highlights the importance of collaborative learning and engagement in strengthening comprehension and contextual language use. Additionally, the response to read-aloud stories demonstrate a meaningful contribution (0.331, p = 0.009), emphasizing the role of narrative exposure in fostering linguistic competence. These findings provide actionable insights for educators and parents, suggesting that incorporating interactive elements and verbal practice into English read-aloud sessions can significantly boost children’s language skills. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on effective language development strategies and emphasizes the importance of creating engaging, communicative learning environments.
Pemberdayaan Sekolah Dasar Melalui Penguatan Kurikulum Muatan Lokal Berbasis Nilai Pancasila dan Budaya Daerah di Malino Rahman, Hardianto; Nurhaedah, Nurhaedah; Handayani, Rifhani; Abdullah, Muhammad Nur
Seminar Nasional Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat SEMINAR NASIONAL 2025:PROSIDING EDISI 3
Publisher : Seminar Nasional Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat

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Abstrak Program Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PKM) ini bertujuan untuk memberdayakan sekolah dasar di wilayah Malino melalui penguatan kurikulum muatan lokal berbasis nilai-nilai Pancasila dan budaya daerah. Kegiatan dilatarbelakangi oleh lemahnya integrasi kearifan lokal dalam pembelajaran formal, kurangnya perangkat ajar berbasis budaya, serta terbatasnya kapasitas guru dalam merancang dan mengimplementasikan pembelajaran kontekstual. Metode pelaksanaan meliputi tahap sosialisasi, pelatihan guru, penyusunan kurikulum muatan lokal, penerapan teknologi pembelajaran, serta pendampingan selama tiga bulan.Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam kapasitas guru, yang ditunjukkan melalui pengembangan satu dokumen kurikulum muatan lokal, dua belas RPP tematik, satu modul pembelajaran ±70 halaman, serta delapan media digital berbasis lokalitas. Implementasi teknologi seperti Google Classroom, Canva, dan video pembelajaran budaya meningkatkan keterlibatan guru dan siswa dalam proses belajar. Evaluasi formatif menunjukkan skor pemahaman rata-rata peserta meningkat dari 58 menjadi 82, dan kuesioner menunjukkan apresiasi tinggi terhadap relevansi dan kontekstualitas program.Program ini berdampak positif pada budaya sekolah, kehadiran siswa, serta kepuasan orang tua. Dengan pendekatan partisipatif dan kontekstual, PKM ini memberikan kontribusi konkret terhadap pendidikan karakter berbasis kearifan lokal dan berpotensi untuk direplikasi di wilayah lain.Kata kunci: pengabdian masyarakat, kurikulum muatan lokal, budaya daerah, pendidikan karakter, sekolah dasar, Malino.