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EEdJ: English Education Journal
ISSN : -     EISSN : 28072065     DOI : https://doi.org/10.32923/eedj.v4i1.4341
Core Subject : Education, Social,
Aim: EEdJ: English Education Journal publishes a majoring of multidisciplinary educational scientific articles in English language teaching, language teaching and learning, language teaching methodologies, pedagogical techniques, teaching and curricular practices, curriculum development and teaching methods, program, syllabus, and materials design, second and foreign language teaching and learning, language education, teacher education and professional development, teacher training, cross-cultural studies, bilingual and multilingual education, translation, language teaching for specific purposes, new technologies in language teaching, and testing and evaluation. Articles can be in the format of a of a research report, conceptual paradigm, or book review. Scope: EEdJ: English Education Journal welcomes papers about theory, method, and research in: English Education; English Teaching and Learning; Curriculum Development; Material Design; English for Specific Purposes; Cross-Cultural Understanding; Technology in Language Learning; Teaching and Learning Evaluation.
Articles 45 Documents
Pictionary Game in Promoting Students' Speaking Proficiency Berlianwirawati, Berlian Wirawati
EEdJ: English Education Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): English Education Journal 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32923/eedj.v4i1.4336

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It is undebatable that people learn English in order to be able to use this language in communication, hence, speaking is considered as the most significant indicator of language learning successfulness. Issues in the process of acquiring this skill were solved by big number of previous studies through the employment of game. This research was aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Pictionary game in promoting students’ speaking proficiency. A quantitative of pre-experimental research was applied with one group pre-test and post-test research design. One class of grade 8 students of SMPT Darussalam Reni Jaya Depok participated in this study as the sample. Data were collected through speaking pre-test and post-test. These data were analyzed statistically by using paired-sample t-test. The findings revealed that students achieved better speaking performance in the post-test or after learning by using Pictionary game. Besides, in the significance level of 5% (α = 0.05), t-count of 3.816 was higher than t-table of 1.684. Thus, this research concluded that Pictionary game contributed to the improvement of students’ speaking outcome. In other words, Pictionary game was proven to be effective, used in promoting students’ speaking proficiency.
Race and Prejudice: Constructing Identity in “The Help” Movie Afifulloh, Muhammad; Saputra, Arfian Dwi; Theresa, Gracia Petra; Kurnia, Happy; Setyawan, Tedi; Dwitama, Wahyu Rismayuda
EEdJ: English Education Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): English Education Journal 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32923/eedj.v4i1.4339

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This study aimed to describe and analyze the representation of racism in the film "The Help." The research method used were descriptive qualitative and content analysis to identify how the concepts of racism, stereotypes, and power displayed in the film's narrative. The theory used in this study was the "Theory of Prejudice" proposed by Gordon Allport, which helps in understanding how negative perceptions of certain groups can develop into discriminatory attitudes and actions. The results of this study provide deep insight into how racism was presented in entertainment media and its impact on social consciousness. It was found 12 acts of discrimination that has been divided into 4 four types such as verbal antagonism, avoidance, segregation, and physical attack.
Students' Perception towards the Use of Group Work Activity in Learning English at SMPN 1 Jebus Karunia, Meiti
EEdJ: English Education Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): English Education Journal 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32923/eedj.v4i1.4341

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The research aimed to discover the students’ perceptions at SMP N 1 Jebus in responding the implementation of group work and its implementation in English learning. This research used descriptive qualitative research using data collection techniques that was technical triangulation including observation, interviews and documentation to obtain the data directly. This research used data analysis technique by Miles and Huberman in which data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The samples of this research were 16 students of class 9 C which is classified by six active students, five average students, and five passive students. The research result showed that learning English with group work used discussion and presentations. The results of the interview showed from cognitive aspects, group work helped them to worked collaboratively, finished tasks quickly, gaining respect; from affective aspects, it made learning fun, gathered with their friends; and from conative aspects, students could shared ideas, have roles and divide the task to the members. Others had negative perceptions of group work in English class, such as unfair task participations, not being serious in finishing assignments, and afraid their opinions were not heard. Students emphasized that the productivity of group work was influenced by their group members. It can be concluded that most of the students have positive perception of group work activities in Learning English.
The Correlation between Students’ Achievement in Using Adjectives and Their Ability in Writing Descriptive Text Chadafi, Mo'amar; Rasuan, Zulfikri Betyar; Novrieta, Dina
EEdJ: English Education Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): English Education Journal 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32923/eedj.v3i2.4471

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This study was a correlational study. The objectives of this study were: to find out the students’ achievement in using adjective, their ability in writing descriptive text, and whether there was any significant correlation between those two variables. The total number of sample was 24 students. The findings of this study showed that the students’ achievement in using adjective was categorized into good criteria. It could be seen from the result of the mean score of students’ achievement in using adjective, it was 76.96. For the students’ ability in writing descriptive text, the findings of the study showed that the result of the mean score was 76.75. Then, the findings for the correlation between students’ achievement in using adjective and students’ ability in writing descriptive text was 0.860 and the p-value (Sig. (2- tailed)) was 0.000. Meanwhile, the critical value in the table at significant (2- tailed) level 5% was 0.404. It meant that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. Therefore, there was a positive correlation between students’ achievement in using adjective and students’ ability in writing descriptive text.
The Effect of Greeting Card Media on Students’ Writing Skill Septiani, Irefi; Wagiyo, Supiah; Juriana, Juriana
EEdJ: English Education Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): English Education Journal 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32923/eedj.v3i2.4473

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The research was aimed to know about the effect of greeting card media on students’ ability in writing of eighth grade at junior high school in Bangka Belitung. This experimental study employed quasi experimental design. The samples used was the 8th grade students of high school many as 54 students. The research used a writing test as a data collection technique. In the technique of analyzing the data, the research used t-test was in the form of paired sample t-test to test the hypothesis through the SPSS. The finding showed an improvement in students' writing when they used greeting card media. The result of t-obtained 5.712 was greater than the t-table 2.007. The result of 2-tailed significance 0,00 have less score than 0,05. Thus, it menas that the experimental group had a greater performance than the control group.
Analysis of Learners’ Difficulties and Strategies in Listening English Audio on Eighth Grade Students at SMPN 1 Koba Rosita, Rosita
EEdJ: English Education Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): English Education Journal 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32923/vm611z67

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This study aims are to find out listening difficulties most faced by students in listening English and listening strategies most used by students in listening English at eighth grade of SMPN 1 Koba in academic year 2023/2024. The samples of this study were students of class VIII, totaling 185 students. Researcher used descriptive quantitative methods to find students’ difficulties and strategies by giving questionnaire and interview. There are 2 questionnaires used in this research: listening difficulties and listening strategy questionnaire. Also, the researcher interviewed 5 students for support the questionnaire data. The findings of this research showed that the most difficulties faced by students was environment (84%) The next difficulty most faced by students was bad recording (80%) and the last problem most faced by students was anxiety (79%), Meanwhile based on this research the most listening strategy used by students was cognitive (78%) and socio affective (78%), And the last metacognitive strategy (68%). From the conclusion above, teachers are recommended to introduce unfamiliar words as a warm-up before practice, allow students to listen to the audio multiple times, choose audio with topics that match the students' level and interests, and ensure the classroom is quiet during listening activities.
Cake Application to Increase Students' English Vocabulary Mastery at SMA Bakti Parit Tiga Sapitri, Dera; Rasuan, Zulfikri Betyar; Pratiwi, Aisyah
EEdJ: English Education Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): English Education Journal 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32923/shym9a47

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This study's goal is to find out if students in Bakti Parit Tiga High School's class XI can increase their vocabulary by using the Cake app using quasi experimental design. This study focused on employing narrative analysis to look at adjectives, nouns, and verbs in written language. The test results were statistically analyzed using t-test. The results of the study revealed that: (1) students in the treatment group that utilized the cake application achieved an average comprehension score of 94.79; (2) the control group achieved an average score of 88.89; and (3) students in the experimental group who used the cake application excelled at vocabulary mastery compared to the control group at a significance level of 0.03. Since, the two-tailed significant level of 0.03 was lower than the computed significance level, and the t-value of 3.058 was more than the t-critical value of 2.005. The alternative hypothesis (Ha) was validated while the null hypothesis (Ho) was not supported. Based on the previously mentioned data, it can be concluded that there was a significant difference in the students' vocabulary levels according to how they used the Cake app for learning.
The Effect of English Club on Students’ Confidence in Public Speaking at SMAN 1 Puding Besar Roos, Finky Feibra
EEdJ: English Education Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): English Education Journal 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32923/9hm4z794

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This study investigated the effect of English club participation on students' confidence and public speaking ability at SMAN 1 Puding Besar using multiple linear regression as the research design. The research involved 25 students who completed a questionnaire and a speaking test. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 26.0. The findings show that students have a generally positive perception of the English club, with an average score of 43.92 out of 50, reflecting strong support for the club. However, the analysis of students' confidence in public speaking revealed mixed results, with many students displaying a lack of confidence. The speaking test results indicated moderate proficiency, with the majority scoring in the "good" category. Regression analysis demonstrated a significant effect of the English club on students' confidence (10%), but no significant effect on public speaking ability. The study suggests enhancing English club activities, diversifying teaching methods, focusing on vocabulary and grammar, providing motivational support, and offering additional speaking opportunities to improve students' confidence and public speaking skills. Further research is recommended to explore additional factors influencing public speaking confidence. 
The Effectiveness of Socio-Affective Strategies in Students’ Speaking Proficiency Fachri, Fachri
EEdJ: English Education Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): English Education Journal 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32923/eedj.v5i1.4923

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This research had the purpose to measure the effectiveness of Socio-affective strategies to enhance students’ speaking proficiency. The method of quantitative was employed with pre-experimental approach. The experiment itself was held in the even semester of 2023/2024 academic year by involving 16 students of grade 9 of SMP Assa’adah, Radio Dalam, South Jakarta. These students were occupied in one class and selected through cluster random sampling. In collecting the data, speaking pre-test and post-test were used as the instruments. The data were analyzed statistically by using Wilcoxon test. The quantitative computation showed that the students performed better in speaking in the post-test in which they gained higher average score, that was 79.37 while in the pre-test the average score reached was only 46.87. Besides, the results of Wilcoxon test revealed that the value of Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.001 was lower than 0.05 (0.001 < 0.05). Based on these findings, this research work concluded that Socio affective strategies were effective to enhance students’ speaking proficiency.
Speaking Proficiency in TEFL: Utilizing the Use of Omegle Application Attallah, Syifa Putri
EEdJ: English Education Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): English Education Journal 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32923/eedj.v5i1.4924

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This research aimed to explore the extents in which Omegle application was effective to improve students’ speaking proficiency levels. The study was held in the academic year of 2023/2024 at SMPT Darussalam, Reni Jaya, Bojong Sari, Depok by involving 36 students of 7th grade, occupied in one class. The method employed in this study was quantitative with descriptive statistics approach. The data were gathered by using speaking pre- and post-tests. These data were analysed quantitatively by finding out each student’s speaking outcome in each test to be classified into speaking proficiency levels; ‘excellent’, ‘good’, ‘moderate’, ‘poor’. Then, the results were used to determine students’ speaking proficiency level and reported in percentages. The findings revealed that the utilization of Omegle application as learning media was effective to improve students’ speaking achievement in which in the pre-test, majority of the students (16) fell into ‘poor’ level (44.4%), while in the post-test, most of them (14) were in ‘moderate’ level (38.8%). Additionally, in the pre-test, none of the student was ‘excellent’ (0%) whereas in the post-test, 8 students were ‘excellent’ (22.2%). Based on these findings, this study deduced that utilizing Omegle as learning media was effective to improve students’ speaking proficiency levels.