JOLLT Journal of Languages and Language Teaching
Vol. 14 No. 2 (2026): April

Developing an E-Busy Big Book Based on the CIRC Model to Improve Elementary Students’ Understanding of New Vocabulary

Tazkia Fathia Zuhda (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Panca Dewi Purwati (Universitas Negeri Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aims to develop an E-Busy Big Book based on the Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) model to improve the understanding of new vocabulary among second-grade elementary students. Using a Research and Development (R&D) approach with the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate), the study involved 6 students for a small-scale trial and 18 second-grade students for a large-scale trial selected through purposive sampling from SD Negeri Bentul and SD Negeri 1 Kebasen. Data were collected through expert validation questionnaires, pre-tests, post-tests, and teacher–student response forms. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively to determine media feasibility and learning outcome improvements, while qualitative data captured user responses. The media achieved a feasibility score of 91%, categorized as “very feasible.” Learning outcome analysis showed a significant increase in vocabulary understanding, with the average score rising from 66.10 (pre-test) to 84.80 (post-test). Students demonstrated increased motivation and engagement, while teachers noted the practicality and effectiveness of the media. The study highlights the potential of integrating CIRC-based digital Big Book media to support vocabulary learning in early-grade elementary settings and offers practical implications for improving literacy instruction in Indonesian primary schools.

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jollt

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Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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