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From Screens to Pages: Contextual Strategies to Boost Gen Z's English Reading Motivation in Rural Indonesian EFL Classrooms Novri Susanti Suparman; Destri Wahyuningsih; Denny Wahyuni; Roswati Roswati; Ummi Rasyidah
AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 17, No 4 (2025): DECEMBER 2025
Publisher : STAI Hubbulwathan Duri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35445/alishlah.v17i4.8321

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Reading motivation among Generation Z students in rural Indonesian EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classrooms remains critically low due to digital distractions, outdated materials, and limited home support. While prior studies highlight the benefits of digital engagement and gamification, little is known about how these strategies function in under-resourced, rural settings. This study employed a mixed-methods design using a convergent parallel approach. Quantitative data were collected from 150 senior high school students across SMA, SMK, and MA institutions in Kabupaten Indragiri Hulu, using a questionnaire adapted from the Motivation for Reading Questionnaire (MRQ). Qualitative data were obtained through interviews and focus group discussions with 10 teachers and 10 students. Thematic analysis and descriptive statistics were integrated to identify motivational barriers and context-appropriate strategies. Findings revealed that digital distractions, vocabulary difficulties, lack of family encouragement, and exam-oriented instruction were key factors undermining reading motivation. Only 27% of students reported experiencing interactive or digital reading activities in class. Students expressed preference for digital content but struggled with comprehension due to limited vocabulary and irrelevant materials. Grounded in Self-Determination Theory and Expectancy-Value Theory, the study suggests that increasing students’ autonomy, competence, and task value—through gamified learning, contextualized materials, and family engagement—can significantly boost motivation. These insights offer actionable strategies for teachers and policymakers to revitalize reading culture in rural EFL settings.
Pemberdayaan Perempuan Melalui Pendidikan Islam Di Desa Pasir Selabau Kecamatan Sungai Lala Kabupaten Indragiri Hulu Denny Wahyuni; Putri Syafitri; Arfalinda Arfalinda; Aristi Safira Wulandari
SIGMA : Jurnal Sinergi Mengabdi Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Januari 2025
Publisher : LPPM-IAI Hidayatullah Batam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61456/jurnalsigma.v2i2.258

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Program pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberdayakan perempuan di Desa Pasir Selabau, Kecamatan Sungai Lala, Kabupaten Indragiri Hulu, melalui pendidikan Islam. Kegiatan ini dirancang untuk meningkatkan pemahaman perempuan terhadap ajaran Islam yang relevan dengan kehidupan sehari-hari serta membekali mereka dengan keterampilan berbasis nilai-nilai Islam, sehingga mereka dapat berperan lebih aktif dalam meningkatkan kualitas hidup keluarga dan masyarakat. Pendekatan yang digunakan meliputi pelatihan keterampilan, pendampingan langsung, penguatan organisasi masyarakat, serta metode partisipatif yang melibatkan perempuan dalam perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi program. Program ini juga membangun kemitraan dengan berbagai pihak, termasuk pemerintah daerah dan tokoh agama, untuk memaksimalkan dukungan terhadap keberhasilan program. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan yang signifikan dalam partisipasi perempuan di bidang sosial dan ekonomi, pemahaman agama yang lebih mendalam, serta keterampilan yang lebih memadai dalam menjalankan peran mereka di masyarakat. Dengan demikian, program ini terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan kualitas hidup perempuan dan memberdayakan mereka untuk mandiri. Keberhasilan ini diharapkan berkelanjutan dan dapat menjadi model pemberdayaan masyarakat yang diterapkan di daerah lain.