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The Use of Local Tourism Pictures as Learning Media to Enhance Students’ Motivation and English Vocabulary Mastery Sallata, Yizrel Nani; Siumarlata, Viktor; Selvina Songlo; Alfiani Romanita Taruk
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): Edisi Januari-Februari
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v12i1.7374

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This study investigates the effect of using local tourism pictures as English learning media on students’ vocabulary mastery and learning motivation at the elementary level. The research was motivated by the persistent challenges Indonesian learners face in understanding, memorizing, and retaining English vocabulary, which often leads to low motivation and limited engagement. A quantitative one-group pretest–posttest design was employed, involving 21 fifth-grade students from UPT SDN 14 Mengkendek, South Sulawesi. Vocabulary and motivation data were collected through pre- and post-tests and analyzed using paired-sample t-tests. Results revealed significant improvements in both vocabulary mastery (M = 52.62 to 72.14, p < .001) and learning motivation (M = 44.81 to 53.10, p < .001). These findings suggest that the use of local tourism images—such as Torajan landmarks—effectively supports vocabulary retention and fosters a stronger emotional connection to learning materials. The integration of culturally relevant visual media aligns with the principles of Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Self-Determination Theory, showing that when students learn through familiar, locally grounded visuals, they become more motivated and engaged. Overall, the findings contribute to English language education for young learners by providing empirical evidence that culturally relevant, contextual, and visual materials enhance learners’ engagement, comprehension, and motivation, and by offering practical pedagogical insights for teachers in designing culturally responsive and meaningful English learning materials at the primary school level.
PKM EDUAGROPRENEUR INTEGRATIF MELALUI EDUKASI PERTANIAN PEKARANGAN DAN PENGAJARAN KOSA KATA BAHASA INGGRIS DI LEMBANG PAKALA TANA TORAJA Siumarlata, Viktor; Kristanto, Kristanto; Sallata, Yizrel N.; Rachel, Rachel; Sutrigno, Sutrigno
Jurnal Education and Development Vol 14 No 1 (2026): Vol 14 No 1 Januari 2026
Publisher : Institut Pendidikan Tapanuli Selatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37081/ed.v14i1.7770

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Program Eduagropreneur-English yang dilaksanakan di Lembang Pakala Kecamatan Mengkendek bertujuan memberdayakan anak-anak melalui edukasi pertanian sederhana yang dipadukan dengan pengajaran kosa kata bahasa Inggris. Kegiatan ini melibatkan anak-anak dalam praktik menanam sayuran di pekarangan rumah dengan memanfaatkan media sederhana seperti tanah humus dan barang bekas, serta memperkenalkan kosakata bahasa Inggris yang relevan, seperti nama sayuran, warna, dan bagian tanaman. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan kontekstual dan partisipatif tidak hanya menumbuhkan minat anak-anak terhadap pertanian dan kepedulian lingkungan, tetapi juga memperkaya keterampilan bahasa Inggris mereka secara alami. Integrasi pertanian, kewirausahaan, dan pembelajaran bahasa terbukti efektif meningkatkan rasa percaya diri, kreativitas, serta wawasan global anak-anak. Program ini memiliki potensi untuk dikembangkan lebih lanjut sebagai strategi pemberdayaan generasi muda dalam mendukung ketahanan pangan keluarga sekaligus memperkuat kompetensi bahasa asing yang kontekstual.