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An Analysis Students Habit of using Body Language (Gesture) to Replace Unmastered English Vocabulary in Class Eleventh Six at SMA Negeri 1 Pematangsiantar Raysha Zahra Harahap; Trivena Gracia Sirait; Trinita Ivana Rumapea; Dumaris E Silalahi
Jurnal Multidisiplin Sahombu Vol. 6 No. 01 (2026): Jurnal Multidisiplin Sahombu, January 2026
Publisher : Sean Institute

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This study investigates the habit of students using body language (gestures) to replace unmastered English vocabulary during classroom communication. Vocabulary mastery is a key component in English learning, yet many students struggle to express themselves verbally, resulting in a reliance on gestures as compensatory tools. Although previous research has shown the effectiveness of gestures in enhancing comprehension and engagement, limited studies focus on students’ natural gesture use in Indonesian EFL classroom contexts. Therefore, this study aims to analyze how eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Pematangsiantar utilize gestures to substitute for English vocabulary they have not yet mastered. Employing a descriptive qualitative method, data were collected through classroom observations and semi-structured interviews with ten purposively selected students. The findings revealed that students frequently employed iconic, deictic, and emblematic gestures, primarily to clarify meaning and maintain communication flow when vocabulary gaps occurred. These gestures were found to facilitate comprehension, support memory retention, and sustain classroom interaction, aligning with the embodied cognition theory that emphasizes the integration of body movement in language processing. However, overdependence on gestures may hinder verbal vocabulary growth. The study concludes that gestures serve as effective nonverbal strategies in English learning, yet should be integrated with explicit vocabulary instruction to promote balanced communicative competence.
Students' Perception of The Free Nutritional Meal Program and Its Impact on Attendance Motivation Samosir, Octavianus; Trivena Gracia Sirait; Rika Budiarti; Gabriella Pardede; Evi Melinda Sipayung; Gloria Sirait
Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Januari
Publisher : CV Putra Publisher

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Free nutritious meal program, learning motivation, student nutrition, education, government policy The Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) is a strategic government initiative designed to improve the quality of education by meeting the nutritional needs of students fairly and equitably, especially for children from low-income groups. This study aims to analyze the impact of the MBG program implementation on student academic motivation at SMP Negeri 8 Pematangsiantar. The method used is a mixed method approach that combines a comprehensive literature review with empirical data collection through attendance monitoring and semi-structured interviews involving students in grades 9-8 (n=28) during the period July-December 2024. The findings indicate that the MBG initiative substantially increased student learning motivation, as reflected in consistently high attendance rates (average 99.97%), increased learning concentration, enthusiasm for learning, and better social interactions within the school environment. However, the implementation of this program faces various obstacles including unequal distribution, budget constraints, minimal cross-sector coordination, and variations in student satisfaction regarding the quality and taste of the menu provided. Therefore, a strong oversight mechanism, comprehensive technical regulations, and integrated policy synergy are needed to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of the program
Co-Authors Dumaris E Silalahi Evi Melinda Sipayung Gabriella Pardede Gloria Sirait Raysha Zahra Harahap Rika Budiarti Samosir, Octavianus Trinita Ivana Rumapea