Journal Title Journal of English Educational Issues Initials JOEEI Email joeei@ejournal.unri.ac.id Frequency biannually in January and June. ISSN - DOI Prefix Prefik by Editor in Chief Dr. Erni, S.Pd., M.Hum Publisher Faculty of Teachers Training and Education Journal of English Educational Issues (JOEEI) is an academic journal published by the English Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Riau University Pekanbaru, Indonesia. This journal is a medium for researchers and lecturers to publish their articles. The purpose of this journal is to facilitate the scientific publication of research results to enhance the quality and quantity of research and scientific works. This journal discusses various issues in education, ranging from learning materials, language acquisition, discourse analysis, teacher strategies, teaching methodologies, assessment techniques to curriculum development, technology in education, and socio-cultural issues related to language learning. This journal is published twice a year, in January and June.
English Study Program Faculty of Teachers Training and Education, Universitas Riau
JHS TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THEIR TPACK IN TAPUNG, KAMPAR DISTRICT
This study explores junior high school teachers’ perceptions of their Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) in Tapung, Kampar District. As 21st-century education increasingly demands the integration of technology, understanding teachers’ perspectives on their ability to combine content, pedagogy, and technology becomes crucial, especially in rural contexts. This research employed a descriptive quantitative method, utilizing a validated, closed-ended questionnaire adapted from Schmid et al. (2020) that covered all seven TPACK domains. A total of 34 teachers from three schools participated in the research. The findings revealed that teachers generally had positive perceptions across all TPACK domains, with the highest scores in Pedagogical Knowledge (PK) and Content Knowledge (CK), and slightly lower but still positive perceptions in Technological Knowledge (TK). The data suggest that while teachers feel confident in their pedagogical and content mastery, their technological integration still requires further development. This research contributes to the growing body of TPACK studies by offering insights into rural education settings, highlighting the need for ongoing professional development in technology integration. It also provides empirical evidence to support teacher training programs that focus on enhancing balanced competencies in pedagogy, content, and technology.
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TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF KURIKULUM MERDEKA IN TEACHING AND LEARNING ENGLISH AT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN PEKANBARU
This research explores the perceptions of English teachers regarding the implementation of the Kurikulum Merdeka in junior high schools in Pekanbaru. The study highlights the importance of education in shaping individuals and emphasizes the need for equal access to learning opportunities. The Kurikulum Merdeka, introduced by the Indonesian Ministry of Education, aims to provide flexibility in teaching methods and reduce academic pressure. The findings indicate that teachers generally have a positive perception of the curriculum, with a strong commitment to enhancing their teaching practices. Key areas of focus include teaching practices, learning methods, assessment methods, teacher attitudes, and commitment. The study concludes that teachers play a vital role in the successful implementation of the Kurikulum Merdeka and recommends further research to explore its practical application in classrooms.
PROBLEMS AND INHIBITING FACTORS FACED BY TEACHERS IN IMPLEMENTATION KURIKULUM MERDEKA AT SMPN 1 PANGKALAN KURAS KABUPATEN PELALAWAN
This research aims to know and find out the problems faced by teachers in implementing Kurikulum Merdeka at SMPN 1 Pangkalan Kuras and to determine the inhibiting factors for the implementation of the Kurikulum Merdeka at SMPN 1 Pangkalan Kuras. This research uses a type of quantitative research. The sample of this study was 53 teachers. Research data was collected by questionnaire. Through the research results, it was found that there are problems and inhibiting factors faced by teachers in implementing the kurikulum merdeka at SMPN 1 Pangkalan Kuras, Pelalawan Regency. The problems faced include: (1) improving numeracy literacy; (2) realizing the achievement of a Pancasila student profile; (3) developing student character; (4) implementing learning through project work; and problem (5) implementing learning that focuses on essential knowledge and according to its stages. The factors that make that happen are: (1) the lack of socialization of the new curriculum; (2) the lack of teacher awareness in adapting to changes in the education system; and (3) the lack of teacher understanding of the curriculum.
A STUDY ON SECOND- SEMESTER STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY SIZE AT ENGLISHSTUDY PROGRAM
This study examines the receptive vocabulary size of 74 second-semester students in the English Study Program at Universitas Riau using the 140-item Vocabulary Size Test (Nation & Beglar, 2007). Administered online, the test yielded a high reliability (KR-20 = 0.94). Scores ranged from 24 to 129 correct responses (≈2,400–12,900 word families), with a mean of 73 items (≈7,300 word families; SD = 30.93), placing the average student in the “Large” category. Distribution showed 20.3% in “Very Large” (10,001–14,000), 35.1% in “Large” (7,001–10,000), 12.2% in “Medium” (5,001–7,000), and 32.4% in “Small” (2,001–5,000). While most students possess adequate vocabulary for general and academic comprehension, nearly one-third fall below minimal thresholds for 95% text coverage. The study recommends differentiated instruction through regular vocabulary quizzes, extensive academic reading, and peer-collaborative activities. Future research should track learners longitudinally and explore influences on vocabulary growth, such as reading habits, motivation, and teaching strategies.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN THE USE OF WEBTOON AND STUDENTS READINGCOMPREHENSION OF NARRATIVE TEXTS AT SMP NEGERI 2 TAMBANG
This study aims to examine the correlation between the use of Webtoon and students’ reading comprehension of narrative texts at SMP Negeri 2 Tambang. In the context of the digital age and the implementation of Indonesia's Merdeka Curriculum, integrating technology into the learning process becomes essential to enhance student motivation and literacy. Webtoon, as a digital comic platform, offers visual and interactive narratives that can potentially support students’ understanding of narrative structures. This research employed a quantitative correlational design involving 72 eighth-grade students. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire focusing on four key indicators: Webtoon usage frequency and motivation, engagement and user experience, reading comprehension self-assessment, and technical usability. The findings revealed a generally positive perception of Webtoon’s use in learning, with average scores across indicators ranging from 3.39 to 3.49 on a 4-point Likert scale. The Pearson Product-Moment Correlation test indicated a significant positive correlation between students’ use of Webtoon and their reading comprehension of narrative texts. These results suggest that Webtoon can be a valuable educational tool to improve students’ engagement and comprehension in English reading, especially when aligned with student-centered approaches and the Merdeka Curriculum. The study recommends that educators consider utilizing Webtoon as an alternative medium for enhancing literacy learning outcomes in junior high schools.
CHALLENGE FACED BY E ENGLISH TEACHER IN TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES AT SMA N 3 GAUNG KAB. INDRAGIRI HILIR
This research adopts a qualitative approach with a subjective category design, aiming to explore the challenges encountered by English teachers in the teaching and learning process at SMA N 3 Gaung, located in Indragiri Hilir Regency. The study specifically investigates the types of challenges faced and the strategies employed by teachers to address them. Data were collected through interviews and the review of existing literature. The interview transcripts function as the primary source of data, while prior studies serve as secondary or supporting sources. The results indicate that the challenges encountered by English teachers can be classified into four major categories. However, interventions have only been implemented for two of these challenges, and even these responses are regarded as temporary solutions, with one being a proposed plan rather than a concrete action. The findings suggest that English teachers confront both internal and external challenges. Nevertheless, this study focuses solely on external obstacles. Moreover, supporting evidence reveals that the issues faced by SMA N 3 Gaung are also present in other schools, implying that these challenges are systemic in nature. Therefore, resolving them requires collaborative efforts involving external parties, such as the local community, regional authorities, and the central government.
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON TWITTER AS SOCIAL MEDIA IN WRITING SKILLS
This study investigates English Department students' perceptions of using Twitter as a social media platform to enhance writing skills. Employing a mixed-method design, the study combines quantitative data from questionnaires distributed to 80 students and qualitative insights from interviews with six participants. The quantitative data reveal that a majority of students actively use Twitter and perceive it as a beneficial tool for developing vocabulary, grammar, and overall writing confidence. The qualitative findings further emphasize Twitter's role in encouraging students to express ideas more freely and creatively. Twitter provides a relaxed environment where students feel more comfortable experimenting with English writing. Despite some limitations, such as fear of mistakes or limited feedback, the study concludes that Twitter is a valuable supplementary platform for English writing skill development.
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THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS ANXIETY AND ENGLISH READING COMPREHENSION
This study aims to investigate the relationship between students' anxiety and their English descriptive reading comprehension at SMAN 7 Pekanbaru during the 2024–2025 academic year. The research employed a quantitative correlational design, involving 35 eleventh-grade students selected as the sample. To collect the necessary data, two research instruments were used: the Foreign Language Reading Anxiety Scale (FLRAS) questionnaire, which was administered to measure students’ levels of anxiety while reading in English, and a 40-item descriptive reading comprehension test, which was designed to evaluate the students' understanding of English descriptive texts. The data obtained were analyzed using the Pearson Product Moment correlation formula. The analysis revealed a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.319, which falls into the category of a low or weak positive correlation. Additionally, the significance value (p) was 0.062, which is greater than the standard significance level of 0.05. Therefore, the result indicates that there is no statistically significant relationship between students’ reading anxiety and their descriptive reading comprehension. These findings suggest that anxiety may not be a major factor influencing reading comprehension in this context, and other variables—such as vocabulary mastery, reading strategies, or motivation—may contribute more substantially to students’ reading performance.
A STUDY ON STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN TRANSLATION OF ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM OF UNIVERSITAS RIAU
This study aims to examine the translation ability of students from the English Education Study Program at Universitas Riau in translating sentences from English to Indonesian. The method used is descriptive quantitative with assessment criteria based on the translation ability classification by Frey & Schmitt (2010), which includes five categories: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Poor, and Very Poor. Data were collected through two-way translation tests from 32 students. The results showed that most students fell into the "Very Good" and "Excellent" categories, especially when translating from English to Indonesian. The strong components were context comprehension and accurate message delivery in the target language. However, weaknesses were identified in translating from English to Indonesian, particularly in sentence structure, grammar usage (tenses and subject-verb agreement), and English idioms. The study suggests that lecturers emphasize more translation practice using authentic texts, students improve their grammar and idiomatic knowledge, and institutions provide training or workshops on translation. These findings are expected to serve as a foundation for further development of students' translation skills in the future.
CORRELATION BETWEEN TEACHERS’ QUESTIONING SKILL AND LEARNING MOTIVATION OF THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS AT SMKN 2 PEKANBARU
This study aims to determine whether there is a significant relationship between teacher questioning skills and student learning motivation of grade XI at SMKN 2 Pekanbaru. The research method used is a quantitative correlational method using a questionnaire as a data collection instrument. The research sample consisted of 33 students and 30 teachers selected through cluster random sampling techniques. The results showed that teacher questioning skills were in the "medium high" category (36% according to students, 37% according to teachers), and student learning motivation was also in the "medium high" category (30% according to students, 43% according to teachers). The Pearson correlation test showed a value of r = 0.418 which means there is a significant positive relationship between teacher questioning skills and student learning motivation. It can be concluded that teacher questioning skills contribute to increasing student learning motivation.
A STUDY ON THE RECOUNT TEXT WRITING ABILITY OF THE FIRST YEAR STUDENTS OF SMKN 1 PEKANBARU
This study aims to determine the writing ability level of first-year students at SMKN 1 Pekanbaru in composing recount texts. The population of this research consisted of 426 students. Using cluster random sampling, one class with 34 students was selected as the sample. The instrument used in this study was a writing test. To ensure validity, the students’ writing results were assessed by three raters. The raters evaluated five aspects of recount text writing: content, organization, vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics. Based on the results, among the five aspects, Mechanics received the highest average score of 80.59, categorized as Good, while Organization had the lowest average score of 70.98, which also falls into the Average category. The findings show that the overall writing ability of the students is at the Average level, with a mean score of 73.84.
THE ABILITY OF THE SECOND-YEAR STUDENTS OF SMKN 1 PEKANBARU IN IDENTIFYING PARTS OF SPEECH
This research aims to examine the ability of second-year students at SMKN 1 Pekanbaru in analyzing parts of speech. The total population was 432 students. Through the use of cluster random sampling, one class consisting of 36 students was chosen as the sample. The instrument used in this research was a written test with 40 questions, divided into eight categories of parts of speech: noun, verb, adjective, adverb, conjunction, preposition, pronoun, and interjection. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the students have a good level of skill in identifying parts of speech, as shown by the average score of 87.43, which is classified as “Good.” The highest performance was in identifying nouns, with an average score of 91.11, indicating strong understanding in that area. On the contrary, the lowest score was found in the verb section, with an average of 80.56, which is also categorized as “Good.”
AN ANALYSIS OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN EMILY DICKINSON’S POEMS
This study aims to determine the majas or language styles used in poetry by emily dickinson. The theory used to analyze the majas in this research is Keraf (2011). The research method used is descriptive qualitative research with literature review to collect data and information about majas. Data analysis consists of three parts of activities, namely data condensation, data display, and data verification. The results of this study indicate that in the poem A Bird, came down the Walk there are 5 types of majas, in the poem Because I could not stop for Death there are 4 types of majas and in the poem Hope is the thing with feathers there are 3 types of majas. The most dominant type of majas used is personification. The use of majas in English learning is used in speaking, reading, writing, and listening learning activities because majas have various purposes to clarify meaning, provide clear examples, provide emphasis, stimulate emotions, give life to inanimate objects, entertain or ornament.
ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM OF FKIP UNRI STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE USE OF TIKTOK AS A SELF-LEARNING MEDIA IN ENGLISH VOCABULARY
This study aims to find out the English Study Program of FKIP UNRI students’ perceptions on the Use of TikTok as a Self-Learning Media in English Vocabulary. A quantitative descriptive method was employed, using a close-ended questionnaire with a Likert scale. The sample consisted of 100 first semester students selected through purposive sampling with 37 students as try-out sample and 63 students as real-sample. The data analysis revealed that students' perceptions of using TikTok for learning English vocabulary were in the "positive" category, with an average score of 3.98 or 79.7%. Students reported that TikTok offers engaging content, is easily accessible anytime and anywhere, and increases their motivation and interest in learning vocabulary independently. Therefore, TikTok is considered an effective and enjoyable tool to support English vocabulary acquisition among university students.
THE ERROR ANALYSIS OF VOWELS PRONUNCIATION OF ENGLISH DEPARTMENT STUDENTS
Learning English as a foreign language forces students to accept and deal with its new sounds, which are absent from their original tongue. Pronunciation is the main aspect in oral communication competency. Pronunciation refers to ability employ the correct stress, rhythm, and intonation of a word in a spoken language. The aim of this study is to analyze the errors of vowels pronunciation that mostly occurred made by the fifth semester of English Department students, Riau University. The focus of this study is to identify errors in the way the fifth semester English Department of Riau University students pronounce English vowels.to investigate the research, the researcher used qualitative approachment. The research participants as the subject of this research were 14 students from 5A class. For collecting the data, the researcher used students’ voice recording as the primary data. Every students had been given the same words that contained vowels to record their voices. This research focuses on the errors in pronouncing vowel sounds made by fifth-semester students of the English Department at Universitas Riau. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through recordings of 15 students reading 24 words containing both long and short vowels. The results showed a total of 155 errors, with the highest occurrence in /ɔ:/ and the lowest in /u/. This indicates the need for improved pronunciation instruction with a focus on phonetic awareness and practical speaking activities.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN VOCABULARY MASTERY AND WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXTS OF GRADE X STUDENTS OF SMAN 2 DUMAI
This study investigates the correlation between vocabulary mastery and the ability to write descriptive texts among Grade X students at SMAN 2 Dumai. The research aims to determine the extent of students’ vocabulary knowledge, their proficiency in writing descriptive texts, and whether a significant relationship exists between the two variables. Employing a quantitative correlational research design, data were collected from 37 students selected through cluster random sampling. Two instruments were used: a multiple-choice vocabulary test and a descriptive text writing test. The results showed that students’ vocabulary mastery was generally at a sufficient level (M = 62.11, SD = 11.96), while their writing ability was slightly higher (M = 68.79, SD = 7.47). Statistical analysis using Spearman’s rho revealed a moderate positive correlation (r = 0.543, p = 0.001) between vocabulary mastery and writing ability. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination (R² = 0.294) indicates that vocabulary mastery accounted for 29.4% of the variance in students’ writing scores. These findings highlight the importance of vocabulary in developing writing skills, especially in producing descriptive texts. However, they also suggest that writing performance is influenced by multiple factors beyond vocabulary alone, such as grammar, fluency, and organization. This research contributes to the development of English language teaching by emphasizing the integration of vocabulary instruction within broader writing pedagogy.
THE PERCEPTIONS OF ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM STUDENTS OF FKIP UNIVERSITAS RIAU ON THE USE OF DUOLINGO IN LEARNING ENGLISH VOCABULARY
This research aims to find out the perceptions of students from the English Study Program at FKIP Universitas Riau regarding the use of the Duolingo application in learning English vocabulary. In conducting this research, the researcher applied a quantitative method. This research is conducted on the third-semester students of the English Study Program at FKIP Universitas Riau. Purposive sampling is the type of sampling technique in this research where 30 students from class A are the sample class. The instrument used to collect the data was a questionnaire that consisted of 21 statements. The questionnaire was based on three main indicators: Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, and Attitude Toward Using Duolingo. The data were analyzed by SPSS. The results of the data analysis showed that the perceived usefulness indicator had a mean score of 4.00, suggesting that students found Duolingo effective for learning vocabulary. The Perceived Ease of Use indicator scored 4.11, reflecting that students considered Duolingo easy and accessible to use. Meanwhile, the Attitude Toward Using indicator received a score of 3.91, showing a generally positive attitude among students toward learning with Duolingo. The overall mean score across all indicators was 4.01. The results showed that all three indicators received high mean scores, indicating positive student perceptions.
A STUDY ON INDONESIAN-ENGLISH TRANSLATION ABILITY OF THE THIRD YEAR ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM STUDENTS FKIP UNIVERSITAS RIAU
Many students still face challenges in producing high-quality translations. This research is to find out the ability of the third years students of English department of University of Riau in translating an Indonesian text to English using NAATI Correction Code guide. The researcher used Quantitative research and descriptive approach as the design. It was carried out from August to September 2024 and the location of the research is at Universitas Riau. The populations are Third-Years or 2022 batch English study program students FKIP Universitas Riau and researcher took 25% of each class as the sample. 5 simple sentences as the test and uploaded them in Google Form. The sentences were obtained in a class taught by an English study program lecturer. The findings revealed that, for question no. 1: was well understood. Question no. 2, There was a significant number who struggled with it. Question no. 3, The question was either misunderstood or that students were unsure of the answer. Question no. 4, A lack of clarity or confidence in their responses. Question no. 5, Students were able to express their aspirations clearly. It means that Most students performed well in the translation test. The overall positive results highlight the effectiveness of the instructional methods used, particularly the corrective code text approach, in enhancing students' translation skills. It can be concluded that the majority of third-year English Study Program students at FKIP University of Riau possess a strong ability in Indonesian-English translation.
THE EFFECT OF LISTEN-READ-DISCUSS STRATEGY ON COMPREHENDING EXPLANATION TEXT OF SECOND GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA N 4 PEKANBARU
The purpose of this research was to determine whether there is a significant effect of Listen- Read Discuss strategy of second grade students of SMA 4 Pekanbaru in understanding the explanation text. This research is a quantitative research using pre-experiment design. The population of this study was grade XI students totaling 594 students, while the number of students who became the research sample was grade XI-7 as many as 43 students. Data collection used pre-test and post-test with multiple choice questions. The results showed that the average student before the pre-test was 66.06 and the average student after carrying out the post-test was 78.19. The results of this study show that students have a higher average after using the Listen-Read-Discuss strategy in understanding explanatory text. From the results of this study, teachers can use learning strategies to create an interesting and fun learning atmosphere for students. The use of this learning strategy makes students experience significant effect in comprehending the explanation text.
A STUDY ON STUDENTS’ ANXIETY ON ENGLISH SPEAKING OF SMP TUNGGAL LESTARI INDRAGIRI HULU RIAU
Speaking is an important part of everyone's life. This study aims to determine the level of speaking anxiety in the classroom of students of SMP Tunggal Lestari Indragiri Hulu and to find out the factors that influence speaking anxiety on the speaking ability of eighth grade students of SMP Tunggal Lestari Indragiri Hulu. This research uses mixed Sequential Explanatory method, conducted in May to July 2024 and located in SMP Tunggal Lestari Indragiri Hulu Riau. Eighth grade students in SMP Tunggal Lestari became the target population, while the sample was determined by Cluster Random Sampling, and the lottery method. The findings show that students in SMP Tunggal Lestari have a high level of anxiety when asked to speak English in class, the factors that make students feel afraid and nervous because of their lack of understanding in speaking English and fear of being laughed at by friends in class, from the results of this study can be a reference for teachers to pay attention to students in class when asked to speak English. teachers can create a positive class so that students are more supported when making mistakes when speaking English in class. and provide additional researchers will expand the sample or research location
AN ANALYSIS OF CODE MIXING USED IN BOY WILLIAM’S YOUTUBE VIDEO CHANNEL
Code mixing is a common phonemon in societies where two or more languages are used within one sentence. Data was collected through documentation technique because the data source from boy William’s video YouTube channel with guest star actor Reza Rahardian. This research has two objectives. Firstly, the research aims to identify the various types of code mixing in this video using Muysken's theory. Second, the aim of this research is to find out the function of code mixing using Hoffman’s theory. The data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The finding showed that it was found 84 types of code mixing on Boy William’s video, the most frequently used in the types of code mixing is Insertation was found 35 data, alternantion 34 data, and congruent lexicalization 15 data. The functions of code mixing in the video include talking about particular topics, emphasis, interjections, repetition for clarification, clarifying speech content, and expressing group identity.
IDENTIFYING FIGURATIVE LANGUAGES IN THE JAKARTA POST NEWSPAPER
The aim of this research are to identify the types and meaning of figurative language that found in the Jakarta Post Newspaper that was published on July, 22-26, 2024. The research used qualitative content analysis. The theory used was from Geoffrey N Leech (1969) about figurative language. Technique collect the data used theory John Creswell (2012). The researcher collected the data by non-participant observation, data was collected through documentation techniques. The research found 45 sentence that used figurative language. The researcher found that the most frequently sentence that used figurative language in the Jakarta Post Newspaper is Metonymy. There are 14 data is classified as the Metonymy. 9 data is classified as the Hyperbole. 8 data is classified as the Synecdoche. 5 data is classified as the Simile. 4 data is classified as the Metaphor. 3 data is classified as the litotes and the least used one was irony, only 2 data is classified as the Irony.
THE EFFECT OF USING U-DICTIONARY APPLICATION INIMPROVING STUDENTS’ PRONUNCIATION AT SUNGAI APIT STATE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (SMP N 2)
English pronunciation is a major challenge for Indonesian students, especially after the removal of English subjects from state elementary schools. The primary factors contributing to this difficulty are the influence of the mother tongue and the lack of exposure to native pronunciation. This study aims to determine the effect of using the U-Dictionary application in improving the pronunciation skills of eighth-grade students (Class VIII-2) at SMP N 2 Sungai Apit. The research employed a quantitative method with an experimental design, involving 30 students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through a pre-test, treatment, and post-test. The findings revealed that the average pre-test score was 42.1, which increased to 52.4 in the post-test. Statistical analysis showed a significance value (Sig. 2-tailed) of 0.000, which is lower than 0.050, indicating that the alternative hypothesis is accepted. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the use of the U-Dictionary application positively contributes to students' pronunciation improvement. Therefore, this application can serve as an alternative learning tool for English pronunciation instruction in the future.
THE EFFECT OF USING TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE (TPR) METHOD ON ENGLISH VOCABULARY ABILITY OF SD N 192 PEKANBARU
This research evaluates the effectiveness of using the Total Physical Response (TPR) Method in improving the vocabulary ability of the fourth-year students of SD N 192 Pekanbaru. Employing a pre-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test approach, the research involved a sample of 30 students who underwent vocabulary assessments before and after treatment with the Total Phyiscal Response (TPR) Method. The findings revealed a significant improvement in students' vocabulary mastery, with the average score increasing from 71.83 (pre-test) to 81.50 (post-test). Furthermore, the paired sample test output shows a Sig. (2-tailed) value of value of .000 which is less tthan 0,05, This indicates that there is a significant effect of using the Total Physical Response Method on improving vocabulary ability of the fourth-year students of SD N 192 Pekanbaru. Recommendations are provided for integrating such methods into classroom teaching to enhance language learning outcomes. In other words, using the TPR method can help fourth-grade students at SD N 192 Pekanbaru improve their vocabulary.
THE EFFECT OF CARTOON STORY MAKER ON STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION IN THE ELEVENTH GRADE OF SMAN 5 TAMBUSAI UTARA
This study aims to find out whether there is a significant influence of cartoon story maker on reading comprehension in grade XI students of SMAN 5 Tambusai Utara on narrative text. The method used in this study is pre-experimental research with One Group Pre-Test Post-Test design, which is an experimental design that only uses one sample group and takes measurements before and after treatment is given to the sample. data were obtained from the Pre-Test and Post-Test in the form of multiple choice as many as 40 questions. The average for the Pre-Test was 64.91 and the average for the Post-Test was 82.21 which showed a significant increase in students. The data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Test showing an Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.000 which means that the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. thus, it can be concluded that cartoon story maker is a media that has a positive influence and improves reading comprehension in narrative text.
THE EFFECT OF SHORT FILM ANIMATION ON IMPROVING THE VOCABULARY MASTERY OF EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS
This research aimed to examine whether there is a significant effect of short film animation on improving students’ vocabulary mastery of eighth-grade students of SMPN 37 Pekanbaru. The method used in this research was a quantitative approach with quasi-experimental design involving 60 students divided into a control group and experimental group. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test in the forms of multiple choice. The result of the analysis using the Independent T-test showed a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.001, which means that null hypothesis (H0) can be rejected, supporting the alternative hypothesis (Ha). Thus, it can be concluded that short film animation effectively improves the vocabulary mastery of eighth-grade students at SMPN 37 Pekanbaru. This study suggests that short film animation is a significant medium in improving students’ vocabulary mastery.