Najwa
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Mei

Enhancing Elementary Students’ English Communicative Competence Through Role Play-Based Instruction: An Experiential Learning Approach in an Nonformal Learning Environment

Yuyun Bahtiar (Universitas KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah, Jombang, Indonesia)
Ulfa Wulan Agustina (Universitas KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah, Jombang, Indonesia)
Iin Baroroh Ma'Arif (Universitas KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah, Jombang, Indonesia)
Luluk Choirun Nisak Nur (Universitas KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah, Jombang, Indonesia)
Nurul Afidah (Universitas KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah, Jombang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of role play-based instruction through an experiential learning approach in improving elementary students’ English communicative competence within a nonformal learning environment. This study employed a Participatory Action Research (PAR) method involving elementary school students participating in English learning activities at Rumah Baca Asma Nadia. Data were collected through observations of the learning process, evaluation of students’ communication abilities, and documentation of learning activities during the implementation of the role play method. The results showed that role play-based learning improved students’ ability to use English actively, including their ability to construct simple sentences, enhance speaking confidence, increase learning motivation, and strengthen engagement during the learning process. The study concludes that role play integrated with experiential learning is an effective approach for children’s English learning because it provides contextual, interactive, and meaningful learning experiences. This research implies that experience-based learning strategies can be developed in both formal and nonformal educational settings to continuously enhance students’ communicative competence.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

najwa

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Subject

Religion Humanities Social Sciences Other

Description

Focus and Scope of Articles published in Najwa: Journal of Research-based Community Service such as Participatory Action Research (PAR), Asset-based Community Development (ABCD), Asset-Based Community Development, Community-Based Research, Service Learning, Community Development, Training and ...