Wacana : Jurnal Bahasa, Seni, dan Pengajaran
Vol 10 No 1 (2026): April 2026

Utilization of Spotify Podcasts Based on the RICOSRE Model to Improve Students' Final Report Writing Skills

Sigit Widiyarto (Pendidikan Bahasa Indonesia, Pasca Sarjana, Universitas Indraprasta PGRI, Jakarta, Indonesia)



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Publish Date
29 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study examines the effectiveness of using Spotify podcasts based on the RICOSRE model to improve students’ final report writing skills through a one-group pretest–posttest experimental design involving 89 students. The learning framework followed the RICOSRE stages (Reading, Identifying, Constructing, Solving, Reviewing, Extending) and used the podcast episode “Is AI Making Us Stupid” as authentic input. Data were collected  pre- and post-writing tests, documentation of instructional implementation, and student feedback; analyses included assumption testing, reliability and normality checks, and inferential tests (paired t-test and ANOVA) conducted with SPSS 23. The paired test showed a significant difference between scores before and after the intervention (mean difference ≈ -19.84; t = -19.624; p < .01), with a 95% confidence interval that did not cross zero, indicating a consistent change after the intervention. However, between-group ANOVA did not reach significance (F = 1.872; p = .065), indicating variation in effects across participant subgroups. Findings suggest  podcast-based instruction structured by RICOSRE can effectively improve overall writing ability, but subgroup-specific effectiveness requires further investigation. Methodologically, integrating authentic audio input with staged cognitive scaffolding offers a replicable intervention framework. Practical recommendations include integrating rubrics and regular feedback, training students to use podcasts as data sources.

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Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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Wacana : Jurnal Bahasa, Seni, dan Pengajaran diterbitkan pada bulan April dan Oktober oleh Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri. Artikel yang dimuat merupakan hasil penelitian bahasa, seni, dan pengajarannya, yang belum dimuat dalam media cetak dan elektronik lain. Fokus dan scope meliputi : 1. ...