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From Obstacles to Opportunities : Exploring Learners' Challenges in Academic Vocabulary Acquisition at Lukmanulhakeem School, Southern Thailand Mediena, Yasmin Elfa; Firdaus, Mohammad Iqbal; Rohim, Abdul; Argade, Sanjaya
Jurnal Paedagogy Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025): April
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jp.v12i2.15004

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This study aims to identify and analyze challenges faced by sixth-grade students in acquiring academic vocabulary at Lukmanulhakeem School Southern Thailand, as well as formulate strategies that can support the improvement of their vocabulary acquisition. A qualitative descriptive method was employed, utilizing a narrative inquiry design to explore students' experiences and perspectives in academic vocabulary acquisition. This approach was chosen for its ability to capture and analyze personal narratives across temporal and contextual dimensions, thereby providing a comprehensive understanding of the challenges encountered by students. The study involved 42 students from two classes, 6(1) and 6(2). Data were collected through preliminary observations, in-depth interviews, and an analysis of instructional documents. The data analysis technique in this study uses a narrative inquiry design, which includes transcription of data from observations, interviews, documentation, and field notes to ensure the accuracy of the information.  The findings indicate that key barriers to vocabulary acquisition include cultural background, socioeconomic conditions, individual differences, and instructional strategies. Additionally, limited access to learning resources among students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds negatively impacts their vocabulary development. This study highlights the importance of context-based teaching methods and the integration of technology as effective strategies for overcoming students' difficulties in acquiring academic vocabulary. These findings contribute to the development of more effective instructional approaches for teaching academic vocabulary at the elementary school level.
Design and Development of Ethnomathematics E-Modules through Lombok's Traditional Culinary Heritage Aswatun, Mita; Hastuti, Intan Dwi; Mariyati, Yuni; Syaharuddin, Syaharuddin; Argade, Sanjaya; Vwalika, Kondwani Daniel
Indonesian Journal of Education and Mathematical Science Vol 7, No 2 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30596/ijems.v7i2.29287

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Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan dan mengevaluasi modul elektronik berbasis etnomatematika yang mengintegrasikan warisan kuliner tradisional Lombok untuk meningkatkan pemahaman siswa sekolah dasar tentang geometri tiga dimensi dalam konteks Kurikulum Merdeka. Dengan menggunakan desain penelitian dan pengembangan (RD) dengan model ADDIE, studi ini melibatkan analisis kebutuhan melalui wawancara dengan guru, kepala sekolah, dan siswa; desain dan pengembangan modul elektronik digital interaktif yang diperkaya dengan unsur budaya dan realitas tertambah; implementasi melalui uji coba terbatas yang melibatkan enam siswa dan uji lapangan dengan dua puluh satu siswa; dan evaluasi melalui validasi ahli dan analisis N-gain. Hasil validasi menunjukkan bahwa modul elektronik tersebut memenuhi kriteria kelayakan, dengan penilaian ahli menghasilkan skor 83% untuk validitas materi, 88% untuk validitas media, dan 80% untuk validitas bahasa. Uji coba terbatas menghasilkan skor N-gain berkisar antara 0,34 hingga 0,92 (rata-rata = 0,69), sedangkan pengujian lapangan menghasilkan nilai N-gain antara 0,00 dan 0,84 (rata-rata = 0,47), yang dikategorikan sebagai peningkatan moderat. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa e-modul efektif dalam memperkuat pemahaman konseptual siswa, meskipun peningkatan pembelajaran bervariasi sesuai dengan kemampuan awal dan literasi digital siswa. Studi ini menyiratkan bahwa mengintegrasikan etnomatematika dengan media pembelajaran digital dapat menciptakan pengajaran matematika yang bermakna dan relevan secara budaya.