Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris

Developing a Total Physical Response (TPR)-Based English Module to Enhance Listening-Speaking Skills of Young Learners

Merlin Waruwu (Universitas Nias)
Yunita Tafonao (Universitas Nias)
Arniwati Gulo (Universitas Nias)
Oktoberlianus Zendrato (Universitas Nias)
Fitri Seniawati Halawa (Universitas Nias)
Arif Wahyu Tomosa Halawa (Universitas Nias)
Yaredi Waruwu (Universitas Nias)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Feb 2026

Abstract

In order to address the issues of classroom management, media integration, and listening-speaking progression that teachers at PPA Kramer Hilina'a Gunungsitoli faced with 18 students ages 6 to 9, this research and development (R&D) study created Total Physical Response (TPR)-based English teaching modules using the ADDIE model. The class D English instructor served as the study population. Semi-structured interviews and TPR classroom observations were used to gather data, which was then subjected to content analysis. Three primary needs were identified by the findings: listening-speaking hurdles, current media structuring (PPT, flashcards, videos), and movement classroom management (73% interview codes). The module increased student engagement from 62% (11/18 students) to 89% (16/18 students), command-response frequency from 8 to 21 per session, and verbal repetition from 9/18 to 15/18 students (83%) after it was tested in two class D sessions and validated by experts (score 4.2/5 or 84%). This low-tech lesson can be replicated in PAUDs with limited funding and space, giving non-specialist teachers formal TPR assistance utilizing already-existing resources at no further cost. Single respondent and short trial duration are research limitations; subsequent long-term testing across several PAUDs is advised.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JUPENSI

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris (JUPENSI): ISSN: 2827-8852 (cetak), ISSN: 2827-8860 berfokus pada penerbitan artikel berkualitas tinggi yang didedikasikan untuk semua aspek Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris. Jurnal ini memberikan ruang bagi para peneliti untuk berdiskusi, mengejar dan meningkatkan ...