Journal of Foreign Language and Educational Research

STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON THE STRATEGIES USED BY TEACHERS IN TEACHING SPEAKING SKILLS TO THE ELEVENTH GRADE OF SMK MUHAMMADIYAH 1 PALU

Alya Sakinah Aqsha Dewi — 2025-07-30

This study aims to find out the perception of Grade XI students on the strategies used by teachers in teaching English speaking skills at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Palu. The method used in this study is qualitative descriptive with data collection techniques in the form of questionnaires and interviews. The subjects in this study were students of Grade XI TKJ B and an English teacher. The results showed that most students had a positive perception of the strategies used by teachers such as role-play, group discussions, and pair-talking exercises. the students felt that the strategies implemented were in accordance with their learning needs, and stated that teachers' strategies helped improve their vocabulary. In addition, the use of media such as videos and applications is also considered to support learning although the use of songs is considered less effective. findings from interviews with teachers supported the results of the questionnaire, in which the teacher stated that he used a variety of strategies and media to motivate students and create a safe and comfortable learning environment. English teachers also faced the challenges in teaching students from various majors who have different English language needs. This study concludes that the strategies used by teachers have a positive impact on students' motivation and speaking ability. Therefore, choosing a strategy that suits the needs of students is essential in improving the effectiveness of teaching English speaking.

LIBRARY FACILITY ON STUDENTS’ READING INTEREST GRADE-EIGHTH AT MTS MUHAMMADIYAH AL-HAQ PALU

Alya Sakinah Aqsha Dewi — 2025-07-30

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persepsi siswa Kelas XI terhadap strategi yang digunakan guru dalam mengajarkan keterampilan berbicara bahasa Inggris di SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Palu. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa kuesioner dan wawancara. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa Kelas XI TKJ B dan seorang guru bahasa Inggris. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar siswa memiliki persepsi positif terhadap strategi yang digunakan guru seperti bermain peran, diskusi kelompok, dan latihan berbicara berpasangan. Siswa merasa bahwa strategi yang diterapkan sesuai dengan kebutuhan belajar mereka, dan menyatakan bahwa strategi guru membantu meningkatkan kosakata mereka. Selain itu, penggunaan media seperti video dan aplikasi juga dianggap mendukung pembelajaran meskipun penggunaan lagu dianggap kurang efektif. Temuan dari wawancara dengan guru mendukung hasil kuesioner, di mana guru menyatakan bahwa ia menggunakan berbagai strategi dan media untuk memotivasi siswa dan menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang aman dan nyaman. Guru bahasa Inggris juga menghadapi tantangan dalam mengajar siswa dari berbagai jurusan yang memiliki kebutuhan bahasa Inggris yang berbeda. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa strategi yang digunakan guru memiliki dampak positif terhadap motivasi dan kemampuan berbicara siswa. Oleh karena itu, memilih strategi yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan siswa sangat penting dalam meningkatkan efektivitas pengajaran berbicara bahasa Inggris.

THE DIFFICULTIES FACED BY STUDENTS' SPEAKING SKILLS AT CLASS VIII B OF SMPN 8 SIGI IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2024/2025

Muhadir — 2025-07-30

This study aims to investigates the difficulties encountered by students in developing their Englishspeaking skills in Class VIII B at SMPN 8 Sigi during the academic year of 2024/2025. Employing a
qualitative descriptive method, data were collected through classroom observations, student and
teacher interviews, and documentation. The findings revealed that students face multifaceted
challenges, primarily stemming from three main factors: linguistic (limited vocabulary, incorrect
pronunciation, and weak grammar), psychological (low self-confidence, fear of making mistakes, and
anxiety), and environmental (lack of practice opportunities, unsupportive peers, and rigid classroom
atmosphere). Despite these obstacles, most students showed high motivation and enthusiasm for
learning English. The study concludes that addressing these difficulties requires a student-centered and
communicative approach, supported by engaging speaking activities and a positive classroom
environment to foster confidence and competence in speaking English.

APPLYING WORDWALL WEB-BASED APPLICATION IN IMPROVING ENGLISH VOCABULARY OF THE XI GRADE STUDENTS AT SMK MUHAMMADIYAH 1 PALU

Risa Rahmawati — 2025-07-30

The objective of this research was to find out the use of WordWall Web-Based Application can improve students' vocabulary especially noun and adjective. This research was a pre-experimental research design consisting of one group pre- test and post-test. There were two variables of this research. The independent variable was WordWall Web-Based Application and the dependent variable was vocabulary of the XI grade students at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Palu. The population of this research was XI grade students at SMK Muhamadiyah 1 Palu 2024/2025 academic year. The sample of this research was selected by using total sampling technique and the selected class was grade XI consisting of 30 students. In collecting the data, the researcher conducted pre-test and post-test in order to measure the students' vocabulary (noun and adjective) before and after applying WordWall. The result of the test shows that the students' mean score in the post-test (87) was higher than pre-test (28). To find out the significant difference between the pre-test and the post-test, the researcher compared the value of t-counted and t-table by applying 0.05 level of significance for one-tailed test with 29 students (30-1=29), the researcher found that the t-table is 1,699. It means that the t-counted (29,077) is higher than the t-table (1,699) and the hypothesis is accepted. The researcher concludes that applying WordWall can improve English vocabulary of the XI grade students of SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Palu especially noun and adjective.