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Arif Setiawan
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INDONESIA
KEMBARA
ISSN : 24427632     EISSN : 24429287     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
KEMBARA diterrbitkan sejak April 2015 oleh Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia FKIP Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang. KEMBARA memuat artikel hasil penelitian bahasa, sastra, dan pengajarannya, yang diterbitkan pada bulan April dan Oktober.
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Articles 552 Documents
A systematic literature review on the challenges of teaching english in vocational high schools in Indonesia Sugiarto, Dino; Widodo, Estu; Wicaksono, Bayu Hendro
KEMBARA: Jurnal Keilmuan Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 10 No. 2 (2024): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/kembara.v10i2.38441

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In teaching English in vocational high schools, it is important to understand technical documents in English and use available technology to aid learning. However, various English teaching problems in vocational high schools in Indonesia still exist. Based on that background, this study will reveal teachers' and students' challenges in teaching English in vocational high schools. The researchers used a systematic literature review research design to gather the data accurately. However, the researchers selected the articles based on the exclusion and inclusion categories, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and meta-analysis methods. The findings stated that collaborative research was the most common approach in studying this topic, with ten studies conducted by multiple authors and only two conducted by individuals. The study also found that the case study method is the most commonly used for investigating the challenges of teaching English in vocational high schools, followed by descriptive qualitative research. Additionally, the analysis revealed a significant interest in the role of ICT in these challenges, as it is the third relevant word in the journals. In brief, 19 categories of challenges have been discovered from 12 articles. As the central part of the study, the results show that students’ motivation to learn English becomes the most apparent challenge faced by teachers in vocational high schools, followed by students’ language proficiency in the second position. Furthermore, the study found a close relationship between students' language proficiency and motivation, with highly motivated students achieving higher scores in English lessons. Other challenges identified in the survey include school facilities such as electricity, a language laboratory, an internet connection, and appropriate media or platforms to allow students to use English for communication and interaction.
A critique of America: Occidentalism in Umar Kayam’s Cold War literature Seribu Kunang-Kunang di Manhattan Taufiqurrohman, Muhammad; Sudibyo, Sudibyo; Manshur, Fadlil Munawwar
KEMBARA: Jurnal Keilmuan Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/kembara.v12i1.40678

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Cold War literary studies remain dominated by Western perspectives, particularly narratives from the United States and the Soviet Union, resulting in the marginalization of literary experiences and criticism from Third World countries. Indonesian literary works that represent America as an object of critique have seldom been read as integral to global Cold War literary discourse. This research aims to uncover and explain criticisms of the United States in Umar Kayam's short story collection Seribu Kunang-Kunang di Manhattan within the context of Cold War Literature, using Indonesia’s perspective as part of the Third World. This study employs a qualitative-descriptive approach within a postcolonial framework, combining the concept of Occidentalism with an intersectional analysis of race, class, and gender. The analytical method used is a wide, close, and deep reading approach that integrates textual analysis and historical documents. The research data include primary textual units from short stories, as well as secondary data, including historical, and relevant academic literature. The results show that Kayam delivers an ideological critique of America by portraying it as a dark and ambiguous space, with a working-class society that is vulnerable and apolitical, and patriarchal gender relations, thereby dismantling the myth of America as a symbol of progress and universal freedom. This research concludes that Indonesian literature serves as a legitimate medium for cultural and ideological critique of Western hegemony, while also affirming Indonesia’s active position in global Cold War literary discourse.
Integration of Local Wisdom Values of the Nadran Tradition in Indonesian Language Learning: A Systematic Literature Review Ayuningrum, Sylpia; Kurniawan, Khaerudin; Anshori, Dadang S.
KEMBARA: Jurnal Keilmuan Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/kembara.v12i1.42263

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Indonesian language learning in junior high schools still faces a fundamental problem in the form of a disconnect between the teaching material and the socio-cultural realities of students. Students often view language only as a formal communication tool, not a means of character building and cultural meaning. This study aims to identify the educational values ​​of the Nadran tradition and explore the possibility of integrating them into local wisdom-based Indonesian language learning. The method used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of 15 scientific articles obtained through Google Scholar, Garuda, and DOAJ databases, supplemented by interview data, observations, and field documentation in the coastal areas of Cirebon and Indramayu. Analysis was carried out through thematic classification to identify the Nadran tradition's central values relevant to the educational context. The results show that Nadran contains four central educational values, namely religiosity, cooperation, cultural symbolism, and ecological awareness, which are highly relevant to be developed in text-based Indonesian language learning. Integrating these values ​​has been proven to increase learning motivation, literacy understanding, and strengthen students' character. This study concludes that the Nadran tradition is a cultural heritage and a strategic pedagogical potential to realize Indonesian language learning that is contextual, humanistic, and rooted in the nation's cultural values.
Development of Educational Pocket Comics (Komikusi) as Learning Media to Improve Reading Comprehension Skills of Class IV b Students of SDN Harjosari Lor 03 Fitria Salsabila Khoirunisa; Sukardi Sukardi
KEMBARA: Jurnal Keilmuan Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 11 No. 1 (2025): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/kembara.v11i1.32672

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Understanding the content of a reading is an important aspect of reading activities. Understanding the content means the reader has successfully received information from the reading. However, in reality, many people have difficulty understanding the content of the reading, which was also found by researchers when conducting pre-research activities at SDN Harjosari Lor 03 Tegal Regency. Departing from this problem, researchers conducted a type of development research, or Research and Development (R&D), which focused on products in the form of learning media. The learning media product developed in this study was educational pocket comic media (komikusi). The development model used in this study is the ADDIE development model, which includes five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. This research aims to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of the media products developed to improve the reading comprehension skills of class IV B students at SDN Harjosari Lor 03, Tegal Regency. Based on the research that has been conducted, the results obtained are that learning media have an important role in the success of learning implementation. The learning media developed by a researcher named Komikusi received a very feasible and effective predicate for use in learning. This is proven by obtaining a feasibility value of 90.9% from media experts and 85.9% from material experts, and the increase in pretest and posttest results, as shown by the recapitulation of T-test and N-Gain test results, with a moderate increase category obtained by class IV B students.
The Development of Smart Apps Creator-based Interactive Media to Improve Narrative Text Writing Skills Titin Amelia; Sri Sukasih
KEMBARA: Jurnal Keilmuan Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 11 No. 1 (2025): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/kembara.v11i1.33685

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Writing skills are among the crucial abilities in education. This study pertained to the students' lack of narrative text-writing skills. The lack of  carefull selection of interactive media might impact the quality of learning process This investigation aims to measure the feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of Smart Apps Creator-based interactive media to enhance the narrative text writing skills of grade-four students. Analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation comprising the ADDIE research model were employed. The outcomes of media validation feasibility revealed a 92% % percentage, and the material validation results revealed a proportion of 91%, so both were in the "Very Valid" category. Undoubtedly, the responses of 27 students and grade IV teachers were overwhelmingly positive, with the Smart Apps Creator usefulness-based interactive media scoring a perfect 100%. Regarding the effectiveness of the average N-Gain results, six small group students got the amount of 0,78, and 21 large group students got the amount of 0,71, both in the "High" category. Through this explanation, it is concluded that Smart Apps Creator's efficiency-based interactive media enhances the skills of writing narrative texts for grade IV students.
Development of Canva-Based E-book Story Learning (E-Boci) to Improve Indonesian Language Learning Outcomes in Elementary School Shinta Permatasari; Arif Widagdo
KEMBARA: Jurnal Keilmuan Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 11 No. 1 (2025): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/kembara.v11i1.33869

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The low learning outcomes of the Indonesian language and the ability to think critically and argumentatively of elementary school students are problems that are still not handled optimally in learning practices. One of the factors causing this is the use of learning media that is less varied, not contextual, and has not utilized digital technology to the fullest. This study aims to develop and test the feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of Canva-based E-Book Learning Stories (E-Boci) media as an innovative solution in improving Indonesian language learning outcomes in elementary schools. The method used is research and development (R&D) with the ADDIE model, which includes needs analysis, product design, expert validation, limited trials, and revision. Data were obtained through observation, interviews, documentation, as well as pretest and posttest of fourth-grade students in two elementary schools. The results showed that E-Boci was considered very feasible by material and media experts, practical in use by teachers and students, and effective in improving learning outcomes, especially in the aspects of critical thinking and the ability to formulate arguments. This media is proven to be able to encourage students' active involvement in learning and create more dialogic classroom interactions. This research provides theoretical contributions in the development of digital story-based media and practical contributions in providing teaching media that are innovative, accessible, and in accordance with the Merdeka Curriculum. E-Boci is recommended as an alternative learning medium that can be widely adapted in elementary schools.
Implementation of Learning to Understand Narrative Text Information Using Teaching Materials Based on Local Wisdom Assisted by AKM-Class Instrument Ilfa Munazah; Panca Dewi Purwati
KEMBARA: Jurnal Keilmuan Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 11 No. 1 (2025): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/kembara.v11i1.34826

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Education plays a crucial role in shaping the nation future, especially in the literacy and numeracy skills development among elementary school students. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education is the occurrence of learning loss and the decline in the quality of students' literacy skills. Online learning causes learners to lack opportunities to interact with reading materials and practice their literacy skills effectively. This study aims to describe the design, implementation, and effectiveness of learning to understand narrative text information through local wisdom-based teaching materials assisted by a Classroom Minimum Competency Assessment (AKM) instrument at SD Negeri 2 Banglarangan. The mixed method (qualitative and quantitative) with the sequential exploratory model involves observation, interviews, and quantitative data analysis through tests. The results showed that the learning design used teaching materials based on the local wisdom of Widuri Beach with the Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) model and the Class AKM assessment instrument. Learning can create an active and interactive learning atmosphere through group discussions. The effectiveness of learning can be seen from the improvement of students' post-test results with an increase in the average score of 22.5% from 66 to 88.5, as well as an increase in students' critical reasoning attitudes and independence. In conclusion, the integration of local wisdom in learning through the CIRC model with the Class AKM instrument effectively improves the ability to understand narrative text information, creates contextual and meaningful learning, and develops critical reasoning attitudes and independence of fourth-grade students of SD Negeri 2 Banglarangan, Ampelgading District, Pemalang Regency.
The Implementation of TaRL Approach Assisted by E-Book Leveling Pelita as an Effort to Overcome Reading Literacy Vulnerability of Students of SDN Gisikdrono 02 Semarang Panca Dewi Purwati; Nur Ummi Afifah; Dellia Fitria Kumara
KEMBARA: Jurnal Keilmuan Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 11 No. 1 (2025): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/kembara.v11i1.34873

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Implementing the Merdeka Curriculum provides learning services according to students' ability levels, and all students have the right to grade. This impacts the insecurity of reading literacy in advanced-class students. Students who have advanced to advanced classes (III, IV, V, and VI) find that not all students can read. Based on the results of the initial test at SDN Gisikdrono 2 from a total of 260 students, data obtained from 52 advanced class students (20%) who entered Phase A, students who could not read (27 people), and entered Phase B, not reading fluently (25 people). The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation of the TaRL approach assisted by Pelita leveling e-books and to describe the effectiveness of the TaRL approach assisted by Pelita leveling e-books in improving students' reading skills at both levels. This research was conducted using a mixed method. The data sources were students, pre-service PPL students, class teachers, and parents. The results of applying the TaRL approach assisted by the Pelita E-book can be described as follows. Both teams were given habituation and development literacy treatment with a schedule according to the agreement with parents and schools. Team A was given reading guidance using the Pelita Phase A E-book, and Team B was given reading guidance using the Pelita Phase B E-book. The handling of reading literacy insecurity was carried out for two months. It was found that the success rate of reading assessment (four indicators) reached 96.15% (50 students). Only two students could not read and were predicted to need special mentoring.
A Development of Canva-Based Workbook Learning Media to Identify the Main Idea of Exposition Text for Grade V Students of SDN Pesantren Semarang City Yovika Tarisarahma; Sukarir Nuryanto
KEMBARA: Jurnal Keilmuan Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 11 No. 1 (2025): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/kembara.v11i1.35943

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The main problem of the research, namely the ability/competence to identify the main idea of exposition text (the learning results show 57% of students have not reached the KKTP). The research objectives include 1) to know the development of Canva-based workbook learning media design to identify the main idea of exposition text for grade V students of SDN Pesantren Semarang City; 2) to know the feasibility of developing Canva-based workbook learning media design to identify the main idea of exposition text for grade V students of SDN Pesantren Semarang City; 3) to know the practicality of developing Canva-based workbook learning media design to identify the main idea of exposition text for grade V students of SDN Pesantren Kota Semarang; and 4) to know the effectiveness of developing Canva-based workbook learning media design to identify the main idea of exposition text for grade V students of SDN Pesantren Kota Semarang. The type of research is R&D with Sugiyono's method. The results of the study include 1) products with designs according to the needs of teacher and students; 2) the average product validity score of 93% means very feasible; 3) the average product practicality score of 91% means very practical; and 4) the t test results state that there is a difference in the form of an increase with an n-gain of 0.4361, meaning that the product is effective. Based on these results, the Canva-based workbook learning media developed is as needed, very feasible, very practical, and effective for learning-teaching activities and answering related problems.
Implementation of Hypnoteaching Principles in Learning Indonesian Text Writing Merdeka Curriculum: Literature Review Didin Widyartono; Imam Agus Basuki; Laili Ivana
KEMBARA: Jurnal Keilmuan Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 11 No. 1 (2025): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/kembara.v11i1.36080

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Writing skills are one of the important aspects in Indonesian language learning that significantly contribute to developing students' critical, logical, and creative thinking skills. However, students often perceive learning to write as problematic and boring, so their motivation and engagement in the learning process tend to be low. Therefore, an innovative approach is needed to overcome these challenges. This research aims to explore the implementation of hypnotherapy principles in learning to write Indonesian texts, particularly in the context of the Merdeka Curriculum. Hypnotaching is a teaching method that utilises techniques of positive suggestion, pacing, leading, modelling, relaxation, alpha state, and visualisation to increase students' motivation and engagement in the learning process. The method used in this research is a literature study. Various theoretical sources and previous research were analysed to identify how hypnotherapy techniques can be effectively applied in learning to write fiction and nonfiction. The results show that applying hypnotherapy principles can effectively support the objectives of the Merdeka Curriculum, which focuses on developing students' creativity and critical thinking skills in writing Indonesian texts. The application of Hypnotaching Techniques (such as positive suggestion, visualisation, and modelling) effectively supports the objectives of the Merdeka Curriculum, which focuses on developing students' creativity and critical thinking skills in writing texts. Thus, hypnoteaching principles can be an innovative and practical approach in learning writing in secondary schools, providing students with space to experiment, develop new ideas, and improve the overall quality of their writing.