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International Journal of Research in Education (IJRE)
Published by Universitas PGRI Semarang
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27453553     DOI : https://doi.org/10.26877/ijre
Core Subject : Education,
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The International Journal of Research in Education (IJRE) is a leading peer-reviewed journal for the publication of articles of interest to researchers in education. The journal has rapidly become a major focal point for the publication of educational research from throughout the world. It disseminates original, peer-reviewed studies covering all subfields, disciplines, and levels of analysis in the field of education research. Additionally, it promotes submissions from all fields of study and educational levels throughout life. IJRE seeks the highest quality submissions that represent a variety of viewpoints, subjects, settings, and methodologies, including interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary work.
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The Impact of Wordwall.net on Vocabulary Achievement of Junior High School Students Dinda Laurenza Zetta Setiawan; Muhammad Haikal Attabik
International Journal of Research in Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Issued in July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/ijre.v6i2.3566

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This study aims to assess the effectiveness of Wordwall.net in improving seventh-grade students' vocabulary in junior high school. Vocabulary is an essential element of language learning because it helps students understand and express ideas in English. However, many students still struggle to master vocabulary due to limited practice and less engaging learning materials. Therefore, the use of interactive digital tools such as Wordwall.net is expected to help create a more interesting learning environment and support students’ vocabulary development. This study employed a quantitative quasi-experimental design with two groups: the experimental and control groups. The research samples consisted of class VII B (35 students) as the experimental group, which learned vocabulary using Wordwall.net, and class VII A (33 students) as the control group, which learned without using Wordwall.net. The instruments used to collect the data were a pre-test and a post-test with different questions but based on the same test grid to ensure consistency in measurement. The data were analyzed using SPSS 29. The results show a significant difference in post-test scores between the experimental group (79.29) and the control group (56.97). The significance value (Sig. 2-tailed) was < 0.001, which is lower than 0.05, and the effect size was 1.45, indicating a strong effect. Thus, Wordwall.net significantly improved seventh-grade students’ vocabulary.
Enhancing Listening Skills with Popular Songs by Bruno Mars as The Teaching Media to English Foreign Learners Amelia Dwi Setiyani; Entika Fani Prastikawati; Ajeng Setyorini
International Journal of Research in Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Issued in July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/ijre.v6i2.3643

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This study investigates the improvement of using songs by Bruno Mars as instructional media to enhance listening skills among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners at the senior high school level. The research employed a quantitative pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design involving 29 Grade X students selected through criterion-based purposive sampling. The instrument consisted of an objective listening comprehension test measuring word recognition, listening for specific information, and general comprehension. The data were analyzed using the Shapiro–Wilk normality test and a paired-sample t-test. The findings reveal a significant improvement in students’ listening performance, with the mean score increasing from 60.07 in the pre-test to 80.52 in the post-test. The paired-sample t-test result (t(28) = 14.024, p < 0.05) indicates a statistically significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores, confirming the effectiveness of song-based instruction. The improvement is theoretically supported by Krashen’s Language Acquisition Theory, particularly the concepts of comprehensible input and affective filter, as well as bottom-up and top-down listening processes. The consistent exposure to the English in Bruno Mars songs contributed to enhanced phonological awareness and accent familiarity, which are essential components in EFL listening development. These findings suggest that accent-aligned popular songs, when integrated with structured listening activities, can serve as an effective pedagogical strategy to improve students’ listening comprehension in secondary-level EFL classrooms.
Implementing Strategic Communication Training to Overcome Student’s Speaking Difficulties in English Among Eight Grade Students at SMPN 1 Krejengan Novita Agustinningsih; Fery Ferdianto; Zainuddin
International Journal of Research in Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Issued in July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/ijre.v6i2.3742

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Many EFL students at the junior high school level struggle with communication breakdowns due to limited vocabulary and high anxiety, yet traditional speaking instructions often overlook the explicit teaching of strategic competence. This study aims to examine how Strategic Communication Training can help EFL students at SMPN 1 Kerejengan overcome speaking difficulties, focusing on improving their ability to manage communication breakdowns, enhance fluency, and increase confidence. This study employed a qualitative case study design, with data collected through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis, and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal that Strategic Communication Training significantly improved students’ speaking fluency, confidence, and interaction ability. Students demonstrated effective use of strategies such as paraphrasing, circumlocution, clarification requests, and confirmation checks. Classroom participation also increased through role-plays and group discussions, while students became more capable of maintaining conversations despite linguistic limitations and showed reduced speaking anxiety. This study is applicable in EFL classrooms, particularly in junior high schools and teacher education programs, providing practical insights for curriculum developers. The novelty of this study lies in integrating Strategic Communication Training into classroom-based speaking instruction, offering new insights into how strategic competence can enhance students’ communicative proficiency and overall engagement in EFL learning.
Implementing the Guided Inquiry Approach in IPAS Learning at the Elementary Level: A Literature Review (2021–2026) Na&#039;im Mushlihurrohman; Tutik Wijayanti; Decky Avrilianda; Agung Tri Prasetya
International Journal of Research in Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Issued in July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/ijre.v6i2.3747

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The Guided Inquiry approach provides students with opportunities to actively engage in the learning process through investigation, data collection, and drawing conclusions. This approach directly fosters critical thinking skills, including interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and inference. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Guided Inquiry model in teaching Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) at the elementary school level. The research method employed is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) by analyzing 796 articles from Scopus and Google Scholar databases published between 2021 and 2026. Based on the literature review, the findings indicate that this model significantly improves students’ critical thinking skills, conceptual understanding, and learning motivation. The results show that these improvements occur due to the shift in students’ roles from passive recipients to active discoverers through systematic learning stages. Furthermore, the integration of digital technologies such as video media, PhET Simulations, and Google Sites enhances learning outcomes by making abstract concepts more concrete. Therefore, the Guided Inquiry approach can serve as a strategic solution in developing science learning aligned with the demands of 21st-century education in elementary schools.
The Effect of Outdoor Education Activities at SMK Negeri 2 Semarang on Physical Education Instruction to Enhance Student Motivation Janu Setyawan; Ibnu Fatkhu Royana; Muh Isna Nurdin Wibisana
International Journal of Research in Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Issued in July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/ijre.v6i2.3760

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This study aims to determine the effect of outdoor education activities on students learning motivation in Physical Education, Sports, and Health (PJOK) classes at SMK Negeri 2 Semarang. The background of this study is based on the low level of students learning motivation, as evidenced by a lack of active participation, enthusiasm, and engagement in PJOK classes, which are still dominated by conventional methods. This study employed a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design, specifically a pretest-posttest control group design. The sample consisted of two groups: an experimental group that received outdoor education and a control group that used conventional teaching methods. Data were collected using a learning motivation questionnaire, and statistical analysis was conducted using a paired-sample t-test and a test for differences between groups.The results of the study indicate that there was a significant increase in learning motivation in the experimental group, with a significance level of 0.004 (p < 0.05), whereas no significant increase was observed in the control group (p > 0.05). This suggests that outdoor education activities have a positive effect on students learning motivation. Outdoor-based learning creates a more engaging and challenging learning environment and increases students active participation.Thus, it can be concluded that outdoor education is an effective alternative learning strategy for enhancing students motivation in physical education classes. It is hoped that this study will serve as a reference for teachers in developing innovative and context-based teaching methods.
Development of Environmentally Friendly Table Tennis Rackets as an Alternative for School Sports Equipment Wahyu Maulana Dacho; Ibnu Fatkhu Royana; Pandu Kresnapati
International Journal of Research in Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Issued in July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/ijre.v6i2.3773

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This study aims to develop an environmentally friendly table tennis racket made from plastic waste as alternative sports equipment for schools, specifically to address the limitations of physical education learning facilities. The method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the Borg and Gall model through the stages of preliminary study, planning, product creation, trials, revisions, and final product improvements. This study was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Pamotan involving physical education teachers and students as research subjects. Data were collected using a five-point scale questionnaire from 1–5 given to media experts, subject matter experts, and students in small and large-scale trials. Furthermore, the data were analyzed descriptively quantitatively by calculating the average value to determine the level of product feasibility based on aspects of appearance, strength, comfort, ease of use, and learning benefits. The results showed that the assessment of media experts obtained an average of 4.00 in the good category, while the subject matter experts obtained an average of 4.75 in the very good category. In the trial stage for students, the small scale obtained an average value of 4.86 and the large scale 4.62, both included in the very good category. These results indicate that the developed product has good quality and is acceptable to users in the learning process at school. Based on these results, table tennis rackets made from plastic waste are declared suitable for use as alternative training tools and learning media in schools. In addition to its good function, this product is also educational because it can raise students' awareness of the importance of recycling and environmental care. Thus, this product can be an economical, innovative, effective, and sustainable solution to support table tennis learning in schools.
An Analysis of Speech Acts in Think Globally Act Locally Textbook For 9th Grade Studentsa Hafidzhatu Zhahira Syahwa; Elisa Nurul Laili
International Journal of Research in Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Issued in July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/ijre.v6i2.3783

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This research is motivated by the importance of pragmatic competence in English language learning at the junior high school level, where students often master grammatical structures but struggle to interact naturally in real-life situations. There is a noticeable gap in textbooks which frequently emphasize linguistic aspects over sociopragmatic dimensions. The purpose of this study is to identify the types of speech acts, describe their realization across various text types, and examine their potential in supporting students' pragmatic competence within the 9th-grade English textbook "Think Globally Act Locally." The method employed is qualitative content analysis with a library research approach. Data in the form of utterances from the textbook were collected through document observation and note-taking techniques, then analyzed using Searle’s classification of speech acts. The research findings reveal four types of speech acts: Directives, Expressives, Representatives, and Commissives. Directives emerged as the most dominant type (49.4%), reflecting the instructional nature of the textbook. The realization of these speech acts highly depends on the text genre; for instance, Directives appear as imperatives in procedure texts, while Expressives are frequently found in interpersonal dialogues. In conclusion, this textbook holds significant potential for supporting pragmatic competence through rich situational contexts, although explicit explanations regarding politeness strategies remain limited.
Negotiating English-Only Ideology: Translanguaging and L1 Integration in a Multilingual Indonesian EFL Classroom Raden Agus Budiharto; Yuliarsih; Devie Reztia Anjarani
International Journal of Research in Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Issued in July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/ijre.v6i2.3802

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This study examines translanguaging and first language (L1) integration in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom in Pamekasan, Madura, an underrepresented multilingual region of Indonesia. Although translanguaging is increasingly recognized as a resource in multilingual pedagogy, EFL policies and classroom practices in Indonesia often remain aligned with English-only ideology, creating tension between theory and practice. The study aimed to explore how translanguaging is enacted, how teachers and students perceive it, and what learning impacts emerge. Using a qualitative case study design, data were collected through classroom observations, teacher interviews, and student focus group discussions in a public junior high school. Findings show that translanguaging involving Madurese (L1), Bahasa Indonesia (L2), and English (L3) is naturally embedded in classroom interaction and used strategically to explain complex grammar, clarify tasks, and manage participation. Students drew on L1 and L2 to co-construct meaning, collaborate on problem-solving, and express understanding more confidently. Teachers perceived translanguaging as beneficial for comprehension, engagement, and anxiety reduction, yet remained cautious due to institutional pressure for English-only instruction. The results demonstrate significant cognitive benefits, specifically enhanced conceptual clarity and improved retention of specialized vocabulary, alongside affective gains such as increased learner agency and reduced communicative apprehension. The study underscores the necessity of legitimizing students' full linguistic repertoires and recommends greater policy alignment and teacher education to support context-responsive, inclusive EFL pedagogy.
The Implementation of Interactive Learning Media in Improving Students’ Learning Enthusiasm in Economics Learning Santi Ismail Uwange; Meyko Panigoro; ⁠Risca Marsanti Halid; Frahmawati Bumulo; Fatmawaty Damiti
International Journal of Research in Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Issued in July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/ijre.v6i2.3868

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The low level of students ' learning spirit in economic learning is the main problem in this study. Students tend to show low participation during class discussions and learning activities due to monotonous teaching methods, boredom during lessons, and limited comprehension of learning materials. Therefore, the use of Interactive Learning media is considered necessary to create a more active, interesting, and student-centered learning process. This study aims to improve students ' learning spirit in economic subjects through the application of Interactive Learning Media. This study used a Class Action Research (CAR) design conducted in two cycles. The subjects of this study were students of Class XI IPS 4 and XI IPS 5 SMA Negeri 1 Telaga Biru totaling 66 students. Data collection techniques include observation, student learning enthusiasm sheet, teacher activity observation sheet, and student activity observation sheet. The results showed that the application of Interactive Learning Media successfully improve students ' learning spirit. In the first cycle, IP Class XI 4 reached 66.90%, while IP Class XI 5 reached 70.21%. In the second cycle, the score increased significantly to 83.41% for IP XI Grade 4 and 83.46% for IP XI Grade 5, both categorized as high. Therefore, it can be concluded that Interactive Learning Media successfully improved students’ learning enthusiasm in economics learning.
Analysis of Students' Creative Thinking Skills in E-Portfolio-Based Economics Instruction Mona Yelly Simamora; Sarwi; Arief Yulianto; Noening Andrijati; Indriana Eko Amaidi; Prima Lestari Situmorang
International Journal of Research in Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Issued in July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/ijre.v6i2.3758

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This study aims to analyze students' creative thinking skills in e-portfolio-based economics learning. Measurements were conducted using Torrance's creativity indicators, namely fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. This quantitative descriptive study involved 30 grade X1 students at Jayapura State Senior High School who had studied material on banking and non-bank financial services institutions and the use of one class to maintain uniformity of learning treatment. Data collection techniques included observation and documentation. The instrument used in this study consisted of a creativity assessment rubric using a Likert scale of 1-4 with 16 creative thinking indicator items. The results of the study with the level of creative thinking ability in e-portfolio-based economics learning concluded that it had an average of 47.53 with a standard deviation of 2.83. The results of the project product assessment showed that the quality of the student group's product was in the good category with an average score of 81.25. Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that e-portfolio-based economics learning was able to encourage students to explore and develop creativity. This research is expected to provide an empirical basis for improving student creativity in accordance with the demands of the independent curriculum.

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