JTechLP
Vol 5, No 2, July (2026): JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy

THE USE OF PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF ENGLISH MATERIALS AT SMAN 1 BARRU

Muh. Fadhil Rusdi (Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Chairil Anwar Korompot (Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Nur Aeni (Universitas Negeri Makassar)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Jul 2026

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to ascertain whether problem-based learning can improve students' understanding of English-language material. Pre-experimental and one-group pretest-posttest designs were employed in this quantitative study. Twelve classes from UPT SMAN 1 Barru's class XI F made up the study population. 35 pupils from class XI F 10 made up the study's sample. Random sampling was used to choose the study's sample. A 20-question multiple-choice test served as the research tool. The test was given twice: once before therapy (pretest) and once following treatment (posttest). Four meetings were conducted using the problem-based learning approach. The average pretest score was 50.00, while the average posttest score rose to 82.42, according to the data analysis results. Furthermore, a statistically significant increase with a 2-tailed sig. 0.000 < 0.05 was found in the paired sample t-test study. The data analysis led to the acceptance of the alternative hypothesis (H1) and the rejection of the null hypothesis (H0). This suggests that using problem-based learning techniques can be beneficial and the best option for raising students' understanding of English-language content. In order to improve students' understanding of the English language curriculum at SMAN 1 Barru, problem-based learning techniques can be incorporated as an interesting and dynamic teaching strategy.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JTechLP

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal in language education. The aim is to publish conceptual and research articles that explore the application of any technology in language pedagogy and the everyday experience of technology in education. It welcomes ...