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Excellence
ISSN : 2807638     EISSN : 2807210     DOI : https://doi.org/10.47662/EJEEE
Core Subject : Education,
Excellence: Journal of English and English Education publishes research article studying foreign language as main object. Scopes of the journal consist of : - Linguistics: Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Discourse Analysis, Psycholinguistics, Sociolinguistics, and Critical Discourse Analysis. - Literature: Comparative Literature, English Literature Studies - Education : English Language Teaching, Language Acquisition, Learning Development Model
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Enhancing EFL Students’ Recount Writing through Canva-Assisted Multimodal Learning: A Descriptive Qualitative Study at Junior High School Level Asrul, Nurmahyuni; Sibarani, Berlin
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 5 No 2 (2025): EXCELLENCE (In Press)
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v5i2.1351

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This qualitative study examines the integration of Canva as a digital learning tool to enhance English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ recount writing skills at the junior high school level. The study was conducted at SMP Shafiyyatul Amaliyyah and involved 30 seventh-grade students engaged in Canva-based writing projects. Employing a descriptive qualitative research design, data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, documentation of students’ written products, and open-ended questionnaires. Data analysis followed Miles and Huberman’s interactive model, encompassing data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that Canva fostered higher student engagement, improved organization of recount texts, stimulated creative expression, and enhanced learners’ confidence in writing English. Although challenges such as limited internet access and vocabulary constraints were observed, Canva proved to be an effective pedagogical tool when supported by appropriate instructional scaffolding. This study contributes to EFL writing pedagogy by providing qualitative evidence on the role of digital multimodal tools in genre-based writing instruction.
Qualitative Insights into Speaking Skill Development Through Debating Ginting , Hestika; L.Simanjuntak, Winaria Peggy
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 5 No 2 (2025): EXCELLENCE (In Press)
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v5i2.1353

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Speaking skill is one of the most challenging aspects of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning. This qualitative study investigates how debating activities have an effect on undergraduate students’ speaking skill development. Seven undergraduate students majoring in English Literature in Sekolah Tinggi Bahasa Asing Persahabatan Internasional Asia (STBA-PIA) participated in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis revealed four major themes: (1) difficulties in speaking English, including vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and anxiety; (2) improvement in speaking skills through debating, particularly fluency, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar; (3) enhancement of confidence, motivation, and anxiety management; and (4) development of argumentation and critical thinking skills. The findings imply that debates are an effective pedagogical strategy fostering language skills, cognitive, and socio-emotional development. Implications for teaching include integrating structured debates in EFL classrooms to improve speaking skills and promote learner autonomy. The study also shows the importance of qualitative methods to better understand learners’ perceptions and experiences in language learning.

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