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INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Core Subject : Education, Social,
The focus of INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa is to provide a platform for researchers, educators, and practitioners to share innovative research and practical insights within the realm of language teaching and literature. The journal particularly emphasizes studies that explore effective teaching methodologies, language acquisition, curriculum design, and the integration of technology in language education. In addition, it welcomes research on applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics, as they relate to language teaching practices. The scope of the journal also includes a focus on literary analysis, interpretation, and criticism, especially how literature can be incorporated into the classroom to foster critical thinking and cultural understanding. Specific topics of interest range from the teaching of literature in multicultural settings, literary pedagogy, and comparative literature to the role of literature in language development and intercultural competence. The journal seeks contributions that address contemporary challenges and propose creative solutions within these areas, aiming to bridge theory and practice in language education and literary studies.
Articles 518 Documents
Enhancing Students’ Motivation in Learning English Through Wordwall at SMPN 2 Pitu Riase Nova Azis; Sam Hermansyah; Nur Hikmah; Nurul Faradillah
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i1.5825

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The reason to choose this title because it was found that many students had low motivation to learn English. Most of them considered English difficult to understand and irrelevant to their daily communication. This study aimed to explore how the use of Wordwall enhances students’ motivation in learning English and to examine students’ responses toward its implementation in the classroom at SMP Negeri 2 Pitu Riase. The study focused on identifying changes in students’ motivation, participation, and engagement before and after the use of Wordwall as a learning medium. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach. The data were collected through open-ended interviews (pre-intervention and post-intervention), classroom observations, and documentation. The participants consisted of 10 seventh-grade students selected through purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using an interactive qualitative analysis model including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings showed that the use of Wordwall significantly enhanced students’ motivation in learning English. Before the implementation, students tended to feel bored, less interested, and passive during the learning process. After using Wordwall, students became more enthusiastic, active, and confident in participating in classroom activities. In addition, students responded positively to the use of Wordwall as it created a more interactive, enjoyable, and engaging learning environment. Overall, Wordwall proved to be an effective digital learning medium to improve students’ motivation and participation in English learning.
Development of a Deep Learning-Based Short Story Listening Learning Model for Fifth-Grade Students at SD Negeri 2 Kulo Mariani Binti Aripin; Muhammad Hanafi; Aswadi; Jamaluddin Ahmad; Nuraini Kasman; Yusmah
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i1.5826

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This study aims to develop a deep learning-based instructional model for teaching short story listening skills to be utilized by teachers in classroom learning. The type of research employed is Research and Development (R&D) using the ADDIE development model, which consists of five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The product developed is a Deep Learning Lesson Plan (Rencana Pembelajaran Mendalam/RPM) for a short story listening instructional model, which was systematically designed and validated by experts. The validation results indicate a high level of feasibility: content experts scored 96%, language experts 81%, and instructional experts 88%, all categorized as “highly feasible.” A limited trial involving 10 students resulted in an average gain score of 0.40, which, according to Hake, falls into the moderate effectiveness category. A wider trial involving 25 students showed that 6 students were in the low category (g ≤ 0.30), 19 in the moderate category (0.39 < g ≤ 0.70), and none in the high category (g > 0.70). This indicates that the majority of participants experienced significant improvement after the implementation of the instructional model. The results of teacher and student response questionnaires also indicate a high level of effectiveness, with both obtaining an average score of 4.65, categorized as “very good.” In conclusion, the developed deep learning-based instructional model for teaching short story listening skills is effective, valid, and engaging in improving students’ listening skills in an active, critical, and reflective manner, and contributes to the development of innovative and contextual Indonesian language learning in elementary schools.
Students' Ability in Writing Stories Via Picture Card Mulkan Andika Situmorang; Mimi Rosadi; Mastari Ramadhani; Ridho Kurniawan
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 11 No. 1 (2024): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
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The purpose of this research is to describe the application of picture card media to the ability to write stories for elementary school students. This research was conducted in class V at the Bintaro Alam School. The strategies used are reading stories with pictures, arranging picture cards in sequence, and writing stories using picture cards. The results obtained through implementing this strategy are students' ability to write stories better. This can be proven that the ability to write stories using picture cards is said to be very good with a percentage of 90% of students able to write stories coherently. The presence of media helps students to write stories according to intrinsic elements.
The Efficacy of Applying the Repeated Reading Technique in Teaching Reading Comprehension Eka Susilawati
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 9 No. 2 (2022): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v9i2.2274

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This classroom action research study investigates the efficacy of applying the repeated reading technique in enhancing reading comprehension among seventh-grade students at SMPS IT Al Izzah Sorong. The sample consists of 32 students, and the research design involves two cycles of interventions using a reading test comprising 20 multiple-choice questions as the primary instrument for data collection. The findings reveal a mean score of 70.85 in the pretest, indicating the baseline level of students' reading comprehension abilities. Following the implementation of the repeated reading technique, the posttest results show a notable improvement in students' comprehension levels, with a mean score of 79.62 in Cycle I and a further increase to 84.76 in Cycle II. The progressive trend in students' mean scores across the two cycles highlights the positive impact of the repeated reading technique on students' ability to comprehend and analyze descriptive texts. These results underscore the effectiveness of incorporating interactive and repetitive strategies in language arts instruction to support students' reading comprehension development. The study provides valuable insights into the benefits of utilizing the repeated reading technique as a pedagogical approach to enhance students' reading comprehension skills and promote academic success in language arts education.
The Implementation of Find Someone Who Games on the Students Speaking Ability Eka Susilawati
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 9 No. 1 (2022): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v9i1.2278

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This study aims to investigate the impact of implementing Find Someone Who games on the speaking ability of students in the 8A class of SMP IT Al Izzah Sorong. The research employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design to observe the effectiveness of using interactive and engaging language learning activities in improving students' speaking skills. The participants of the study were 30 eighth-grade students from 8A class who were involved in the Find Someone Who games during English language lessons. The research was conducted over a period of six weeks, with data collected through speaking assessments, observations, and student feedback. The findings of the study revealed a significant improvement in the students' speaking ability after the implementation of Find Someone Who games. It can be seen from the pretest mean score was 70.58. In cycle one posttest, the score improved becoming 78.67 and in cycle two posttest become 82.45. The interactive nature of the games encouraged students to engage in meaningful conversations, practice speaking in English, and build confidence in expressing themselves orally. The results suggest that incorporating interactive language learning activities such as Find Someone Who games can be an effective strategy to enhance students' speaking skills in the language classroom.
A Learning Scenario on Figurative Language in Gita Savitri Devi's Novel Rentang Kisah Mulkan Andika Situmorang; Izmawal Pebriani Nasution; Meliana Br Gultom; Mastari Ramadhani; Muji Endah Palupi
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v12i1.3766

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The purpose of this study is to explain that a novel can be used as a learning scenario for figurative language that is easy to understand. This research employs a qualitative approach using descriptive methods. The data in this study is derived from a novel titled Rentang Kisah written by Gita Savitri Devi. The data source comes directly from the novel Rentang Kisah by Gita Savitri Devi. The results of this study indicate that a novel is not only meant to be enjoyed as a literary work but can also be developed into a learning scenario. By creating a learning scenario, it becomes easier to explain the figurative language found in Rentang Kisah by Gita Savitri Devi.
The Use of Project-Based Learning to Foster Software Engineering Students’ English-Speaking Competence Rifani Juliani; Rajji Koswara Adiredja; Anne Ratna Suminar
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5516

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This study aims to explore how Project-Based Learning (PjBL) is used in software engineering classrooms and how it can foster students’ English-speaking competence. This research employed a qualitative descriptive designing involving 40 eleventh-grade students from the Software Engineering (Rekayasa Perangkat Lunak) program and one English teacher at a vocational high school in Garut, Indonesia.  Data were collected through classroom observations involving 40 students and one teacher, followed by semi-structured interviews with six selected students and the teacher. The findings revealed that PjBL was used through systematic stages, including starting with essential question, designing a project, scheduling, monitoring, assessing outcomes, and evaluating the experiences. The analysis reveals that PjBL functioned as a discourse-construction pedagogy, fostering students’ cohesion through the use of linking devices and improving coherence through logical organization of ideas during project presentations. Although some students still relied on memorization and faced vocabulary limitations and anxiety, continuous teacher scaffolding and feedback supported their gradual improvement. Thus, PjBL can foster students’ English-speaking competence by systematically strengthening discourse competence. However, as this study was limited to one vocational classroom with a small sample and focused only on discourse competence, further research with larger and more diverse participants and broader speaking competence aspects is needed to examine the wider applicability and long-term impact of PjBL.
Gender Representation in Indonesian Government-Mandated ELT Textbooks for Primary Schools Baiq Septia Ayuningsih; Abd. Rahman; Misnariah Idrus
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5527

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This qualitative content analysis examines gender representation in Indonesian government-mandated English Language Teaching (ELT) textbooks for primary schools to assess alignment between national gender equality policies and pedagogical materials. Findings reveal significant divergence from international norms. Character distribution showed female predominance (57% vs. 43% male) with female protagonist, reversing typical 60-70% male dominance documented in ELT materials globally. Linguistic analysis demonstrated balanced pronoun usage (48% masculine, 52% feminine) with zero generic masculine, male-first ordering, or gendered adjectives. Activity representation showed minimal stereotyping with counter-stereotypical examples, though limited to domestic and school contexts. Occupational representation proved critically limited, depicting only one professional role (male teacher), creating symbolic void in career diversity exposure. The textbook successfully translates Kurikulum Merdeka gender equality policies into content, achieving neutrality through bias elimination but not transformation through active norm challenge. The results place this material at the top of the global ELT textbook rankings for linguistic visibility and equality, while exposing the ongoing employment gap. Findings demonstrate compatibility between Islamic values and gender equality, contradicting assumptions about cultural barriers in Muslim-majority contexts. The occupational void represents critical intervention point during formative developmental years. Study contributes empirical evidence of policy-to-practice translation success and identifies actionable pathways for Indonesian educational material improvement.
The Impact of AI Chatbots as Digital Speaking Partners on EFL Learners’ Speaking Proficiency: A Quantitative Study Delis Meta Tiana; Aprillia; Rizky Frihatmawati; Rahmi Aulia Nurdini; Rina Lestari
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5537

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is now widely integrated into language education, providing effective ways to assist learners' speaking practice in EFL classrooms. This research explores the possibility of applying AI chatbots as digital speaking partners to improve students’ speaking competence. A quantitative quasi-experimental design was used with 60 third-semester university students divided into an experimental and a control group. The study's experimental group used an AI-based chatbot to practice speaking, while the control group received traditional instruction. The students’ speaking performance was measured by using an analytic rubric that consisted of pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. The experimental group’s mean score on the pre-test was 80.50, and on the post-test, it increased to 85.07. In contrast, the control group had only improved from 79.47 to merely 79.83 on the two tests, respectively. The data was analyzed using an independent samples t-test, confirming a significant difference between the two groups (t = 3.241, p = 0.002), indicating that students who practiced speaking with AI chatbots demonstrated significantly greater improvement in their speaking performance compared to those receiving traditional instruction. These results reflect that utilizing AI chatbots in speaking practice has the potential to significantly improve EFL learners’ speaking proficiency by providing more opportunities for interactive practice.
Why Choose Kampung Inggris? Analysis of Factors Driving English Learners' Interest in Pare M Bambang Purwanto; Yuliana; Marsinah; Despita
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5541

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Kampung Inggris Pare has become the largest English-learning center in Indonesia, attracting thousands of learners from diverse regions and backgrounds. However, the main factors that drive them to choose English Village over other course institutions have not been studied in depth. This study aims to analyze these factors and identify the dominant factors in learners' decisions. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with a case study approach, involving 40 learners as research subjects. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and observations, and then analyzed using quantitative and qualitative descriptive approaches. The study's results show that intensive learning methods, supportive environments, and affordable costs are the main factors that attract learners. The conclusion of this study confirms that the Kampung Inggris has unique advantages that are difficult to find in other course institutions.