Journal of English Language Education

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE METHOD (TPR) TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY FOR ELEVENTH GRADE AT SMKN 1 NGANJUK

Apriliana — 2025-03-10

Vocabulary mastery is very important in learning English. In reality, there are currently a lot of students who do not know the benefits of learning vocabulary mastery. The first problem is the lack of understanding so that students find it difficult to master vocabulary. The objectives of this research are: 1) To find out the application of vocabulary mastery learning strategy 2) To analyze students’ ability in English 3) To describe the vocabulary with total physical response method for eleventh grade students of SMKN 1 Nganjuk in the academic year 2023/2024. The results showed that the application of vocabulary mastery using the total physical response method in learning in class XI SMKN 1 Nganjuk was very helpful. This can also be seen in the average value of the pre-test with a sufficient category of63.47 and the average post-test of96.66. Based on the results of the analysis with a significant level of 5%, the value of tcount (15.54) ttable (1.690) so is counted. This means there are effective in students learning before and after using TPR Method to improve vocabulary mastery on subject matter in class XI students of SMKN 1 Nganjuk.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING STORY MAPPING TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION SKILL IN ENGLISH NARRATIVE TEXT ON X TKJ AT SMK NU PACE

Mohamad Ali Murtadlo — 2025-03-10

Reading comprehension skills are very important in an educational context, especially for students learning English as a foreign language. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the story mapping method in enhancing students' reading comprehension skills in English narrative texts. The research was conducted at SMK NU Pace, focusing on students in class X TKJ-2, consisting of 30 students as a sample from a population of 207 students. The method used was Quasi Experimental with a One Group Pre-test - Post-test design. Data were collected through reading tests administered before and after the implementation of the story mapping method. Data analysis was performed using the sample t-test to determine significant differences in students' reading abilities. The results showed a significant difference in students' reading comprehension skills before and after the application of story mapping, with a t-value obtained of > = 1.699 (at a significance level of 5% and degrees of freedom = 29), indicating that the alternative hypothesis is accepted. So “There is a significant difference before and after being taught by using story mappimg effectively to improve reading comprehension of class X TKJ students at SMK NU Pace in the academic year 2023-2024”.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RRB (ROUND ROBIN BRAINSTORMING) COOPERATIVE LEARNING METHOD TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION OF TENTH GRADE AT SMK NEGERI 1 NGANJUK

Heny Agustin — 2025-03-10

Reading comprehension is one of the important skills in English language learning. However, there are still many students who experience difficulties in reading comprehension. Students have difficulty answering questions related to reading such as lack of interest in reading, difficulty in interpreting context and making conclusions in the text. The aims of this research are :To find out there any significant different before and after being taught by using RRB (Round Robin Brainstorming) Cooperative Learning method in the teaching reading. The research is Quasi Experimental research with a quantitative approach . The design used in this research is pre-test and post-test (One Group Pre-Test and Post-Test). This research was conducted at SMKN 1 Nganjuk in the 2023/2024 school year, using a population of all tenth grade classes, the sample used by researchers was class X Geomatic 2 consisting of 35 students. The sampling technique used convenience sampling. Data collection in this research using tests. The data analysis technique used in this study used the t-test. The results of this research showed that students obtained an average pre-test score of 53.42 and an average post-test score of 83.71. Based on the results of the analysis obtained the value of t-count = 15.60 and t-table = 1.691, t-count> t-table which means there is Ha accepted and H0 rejected. So “There is significant different before and after being taught by using RRB (Round Robin Brainstorming) Cooperative Learning method effectiveness to improve students’ reading comprehension of tenth grade at SMK Negeri 1 Nganjuk in the academic year of 2023- 2024”.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF JOESIN TRANSLATION YOUTUBE VIDEO TO IMPROVE STUDENTS VOCABULARY MASTERY FOR X GRADE AT SMAN 1 SUKOMORO

Gustiara Ganefa — 2025-03-10

YouTube helps people learn. Joesin Translation’s YouTube video is a great resource for English language learners. This study looks at whether Joesin Translation’s YouTube videos help students learn vocabulary. It will compare the students’ vocabulary before and after watching Joesin Translation videos. It will also look at how much the students’ vocabulary improved. The study used a pre-test and post-test with a convenience sample. The whole class of X was included, with 35 students from class X-1. Tests were used to collect data, which was then analyzed. The study showed that students improved their vocabulary after watching Joesin Translation videos. The average pre-test score was 54.9, while the average post-test score was 84.9. There’s a big difference. The t-test showed a t-count of 8.9, higher than the t-table value. The N-Gain results showed a 69% score, showing a big improvement in vocabulary. This means that there were significant differences in vocabulary mastery for tenth graders at SMAN 1 Sukomoro in the 2023/2024 school year.

INCREASING STUDENTS VOCABULARY MASTERY BY USING MNEMONIC TECHNIQUE ON TENTH GRADE AT SMK NU PACE

Lusiana Afrilia — 2025-03-10

In learning vocabulary, students tend to have difficulty in memorizing or remembering vocabulary in English, this makes it difficult for students to understand or receive information . To be fluent in English, students must master vocabulary as well as possible. The aims of this study is to find out the significant differences between students outcomes that learn with and without mnemonic technique at SMK NU Pace. This research design uses quantitative and the type of research uses quasi-experimental with a static group comparison model. The analysis technique used to analyze the data in this study is descriptive statistics and inferential statistics using the t-test. Based on the posttest scores, students who learned using mnemonic techniques got an average score of 86.42 while students who learned without using mnemonic techniques got an average score of 55. Then based on the calculation of a significant level of 5% for Df = 27, the value of tcount = 7.297 and ttable = 1.703 then tcount> ttable so that Ha is accepted. Based on the results of these calculations, it seen that “There is a significant difference in the vocabulary mastery of students who use mnemonic techniques with those who do not use mnemonic techniques”.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING THE POGO ANAGRAM GAME TO INCREASE VOCABULARY MASTERY OF TENTH GRADE STUDENTS AT SMK NU PACE

Peni Pajar Riana Pajar Riana — 2025-03-10

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of using Pogo Anagram Game in improving vocabulary mastery of grade X students at SMK NU Pace in the 2023/2024 academic year. The method used in this study was an experiment with a pre-test and post-test design, involving 29 students from the X TKJ-2 class. Data was collected through pre-test and post-test to measure students' vocabulary mastery before and after the application. The results showed that the average score of students' pre-test was 60, which indicated unsatisfactory vocabulary mastery. After the implementation of the Pogo Anagram Game, the average post-test score increased to 80, indicating a significant improvement in students' vocabulary acquisition. Statistical analysis using t-test resulted in a t-count value >= 1.699 (at 5% significance level and degree of freedom = 28), which confirms that there is a significant difference between pre- and post-learning vocabulary acquisition. The conclusion of this study is that Pogo Anagram Game is effective in improving students' vocabulary acquisition. The findings make an important contribution to the development of innovative and engaging learning methods, and demonstrate the potential of using educational games in the context of English language learning. This research is expected to be a reference for educators in implementing more interactive and fun learning methods to improve students' learning outcomes.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VISUAL ILLUSTRATIONS IN INCREASING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS IN TENTH GRADE AT SMK NU PACE

Nurul Yulaekah — 2025-03-10

Visual illustrations represent text or ideas with real and authentic contexts, which can improve students' reading comprehension and attract their interest in learning. The purpose of this study is to analyze significant differences in students' reading comprehension skills before and after being taught using visual illustrations. This study used quantitative method and quasi-experimental design of one group pre-test and post-test. The sample technique used was convenience sampling. Data collection techniques were pre-test and post-test with 10 multiple choice questions. Data analysis techniques using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The results showed that the average pre-test score was 58.1 in the low category and the average post-test was 82.6 in the very good category. Based on the results of the t-test analysis obtained tcount (1.96) > ttable (1683). So, Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected. The n-gain score of 0.58 (58%) shows the effectiveness of visual illustration in improving students' reading comprehension. Thus, there is a significant difference in student learning outcomes through the use of visual illustration in increasing students’ reading comprehension skills in tenth grade at SMK NU Pace in the academic year of 2023/2024.

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION SKILL BY USING SQ3R (SURVEY, QUESTION, READ, RECALL, REVIEW) TECHNIQUE OF TENTH GRADE AT SMA NEGERI 1 REJOSO

Ani Nur Azizah — 2025-03-10

Indonesian students currently have a low level of literacy. Indonesia's literacy score in PISA 2022 dropped from 371 to 359. It is indicated that they have difficulty in gaining understanding from the text they read, it makes them less interested in reading activities, especially reading English texts. The objectives of this study are to find out the significant difference in students' reading comprehension skill before and after using SQ3R technique. This research is a quasi experimental research one group pre-test post-test. This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Rejoso by using the population of all tenth grade namely 321 students, the sample used was class X-8 with 34 students. The sampling technique used non-probability sampling type convenience sampling. Data collection used tests.The data analysis technique used is descriptive statistics and inferential statistics t-test. Based on the results of the pre-test showed an average value of 46.76 with a low category. While the results of the post-test showed an increase with an average value of 85,29. From the t-test calculation results obtained tcount=19,06 >ttable=1,692 with a significant level of 5% with dk=33, so that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. So that "there is a significant difference in students' reading comprehension skill before and after using the SQ3R (Survey, Question, Read, Recall, Review) technique in the tenth grade at SMA Negeri 1 Rejoso in the academic year 2023/2024".