Debora Natalia Naibaho
Universitas Palangka Raya

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STUDENTS’ VIEWS ON LEARNING ENGLISH AT SMAS ISEN MULANG PALANGKA RAYA Reyssa Aurora Carolina; Monalisa Gabriella Risanti; Debora Natalia Naibaho; Akhmad Fauzan; Tutik Haryani
JEELL (Journal of English Education, Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025): JEELL Volume 12 Number 2 June 2025
Publisher : LPPM Universitas PGRI Jombang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32682/jeell.v12i2.63

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English is the most commonly used international language in many parts of the world, including Indonesia. It is used in economic, social, political, artistic, scientific, and educational fields. The importance of English today is the reason why this foreign language must be taught at the school level from an early age. The government in Indonesia has also issued regulations to develop English, especially in the field of education. This study aims to find out students' views on English and the relevance of English for students' academic and career goals. The subjects of this study were 4 students from class XI of SMAS Isen Mulang Palangka Raya. Data were collected through observation and interview. The result of this study shows that students perceive that learning English is important and beneficial for them. In addition, this language also supports them in their future academic and their future careers goals.
The Effect of Slap the Board Game on Students’ English Vocabulary at SDN 3 Menteng Palangka Raya Diana Febri Wuri Nastiti; Tampung N. Saman; Akhmad Fauzan; Debora Natalia Naibaho
English Education Journal Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025): March 2025
Publisher : English Education Journal

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v15i1.25770

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This study aims to find the effect of ‘Slap the Board’ game on students' English vocabulary retention at SDN 3 Menteng Palangka Raya, Indonesia. This research used quantitative approach with pre-experiment research type and One-Group Pre-test-Post-test Design. The research was conducted in an elementary school with a total sampling of 16 third-grade students, consisting of 5 male students and 11 female students. The data were collected using a multiple-choice test instrument with 20 questions, given in the pre-test and post-test. The data were analyzed using inferential statistics through Shapiro-Wilk normality test and paired sample t-test. The results showed that students' English vocabulary mastery had an average of 57.5 in the pre-test, and after the implementation of the “Slap the Board” game, students' vocabulary retention increased with an average of 75 in the post-test. Statistical analysis showed that the “Slap the Board” game had a significant effect on students' English vocabulary mastery with a sig. (2-tailed) 0.001, which is smaller than the significance level α = 0.05. Thus, H₀ is rejected and H₁ is accepted. So, the “Slap the Board” game which involves kinesthetic activities and competition can improve the ability to retain English vocabulary and create a more fun and interactive learning atmosphere.