Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan

Enhancing English Proficiency Through the 'One Day in English' Program: A Case Study at SMAN 1 Sidrap

Sitti Aisa — 2025-10-01

English proficiency is a crucial skill in the era of globalization, yet high school students often face challenges in actively practicing the language. This study examines the implementation and effectiveness of the "One Day in English" program at SMAN 1 Sidrap. The program adopts an immersive learning approach where students are required to use English throughout the day in various interactive activities. These activities include group discussions, presentations, daily conversations, and games aimed at enhancing both oral and written communication skills.Using observational methods and pre-and post-program assessments, the study evaluates improvements in students' English language abilities. The findings reveal significant progress in speaking fluency, vocabulary comprehension, and overall confidence in using English. Moreover, the interactive nature of the program fostered active student participation and created a supportive learning environment.This research highlights the potential of immersive learning strategies in addressing barriers to effective English learning. It offers a practical framework for schools to adopt similar programs to enrich language learning experiences and build students’ confidence in real-world communication.

Innovative Vocabulary Learning Through Games-Based Learning at SMKN 3 Parepare

Nurul Faradillah — 2025-10-01

Vocabulary is a fundamental aspect of language proficiency, serving as a critical foundation for communication, comprehension, and academic success. However, many vocational high school students face challenges in mastering English vocabulary due to teaching methods that often overlook individual differences in learning needs and abilities. This study explores the implementation of the "Learning Vocabulary" program, designed as part of a teaching assistance initiative at SMKN 3 Parepare, to improve students' vocabulary mastery through personalized and game-based learning methods.The program integrates weekly vocabulary activities involving nouns, adverbs, verbs, and adjectives, utilizing interactive games such as Word Guessing Game, Memory Match, Scrabble, and Role-Playing. These methods aim to foster student motivation and active engagement while addressing individual needs. Data were collected through vocabulary tests, observations, and interviews, and analyzed descriptively.The results reveal significant improvements in students' vocabulary mastery and motivation, highlighting the effectiveness of games-based learning in creating a fun and interactive learning environment. Challenges, including initial resistance to new methods, were addressed through consistent implementation and student adaptation. This study concludes that the "Learning Vocabulary" program, with its focus on individualized and engaging activities, is an effective model for enhancing vocabulary learning in vocational schools.

The Role of Teaching Assistance In Enhancing The Learning Motivation f Twelfth-Grade Students In English Literature At SMAN 9 Toraja Utara

Nur Hikmah — 2025-10-01

This study aims to examine the role of teaching assistance programs in improving the learning motivation of twelfth-grade students in English Literature at SMAN 9 Toraja Utara. The program, part of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) initiative, involves university students assisting teaching activities in schools to support literacy, numeracy, technology adaptation, and administrative tasks. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation over four months. The findings reveal that the teaching assistance program significantly enhances students' interest and enthusiasm in learning. The use of creative methods, such as learning through games and providing rewards, has proven effective in fostering a positive classroom environment and improving academic engagement. Furthermore, the program allows university students to develop essential skills, including leadership, collaboration, and empathy, while contributing to the improvement of teaching quality in schools. This research highlights the importance of innovative educational strategies to support student motivation and academic achievement.

The Influence of the Role-Playing Method and the Presentation Method on the Speaking Ability of Fifth Grade Students at SDN 14 Batarang, Maiwa District, Enrekang Regency

Mirna — 2025-10-01

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh metode role playing dan presentasi terhadap kemampuan berbicara siswa kelas V di SD Negeri 14 Batarang Kecamatan Maiwa Kabupaten Enrekang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. Variable bebas dalam peneliatian ini yaitu metode role playing (X1) dan metode presentasi (X2), sedangkan variable terikat yaitu kemampuan berbicara (Y). Subjek penelitian berjumlah 10 siswa. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah tes kemampuan berbicara yang diberikan sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dan inferensial menggunakan uji normalitas dan uji-t (paired sample t-test). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat peningkatan signifikan pada kemampuan berbicara siswa setelah diterapkan metode role playing, metode presentasi, maupun gabungan keduanya. Rata-rata nilai pretest sebesar 49,80 meningkat menjadi 78,70 setelah role playing, menjadi 80,70 setelah presentasi, dan menjadi 84,00 setelah penggabungan metode. Uji-t menunjukkan nilai signifikansi (Sig.) < 0,05 pada ketiga perlakuan, yang berarti bahwa perbedaan sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan signifikan secara statistik. Gabungan metode role playing dan presentasi menghasilkan peningkatan tertinggi dan nilai yang lebih merata. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa metode role playing dan presentasi, baik secara terpisah maupun digabungkan, berpengaruh positif terhadap peningkatan kemampuan berbicara siswa. Kombinasi kedua metode dinilai paling efektif dalam membangun kepercayaan diri, ekspresi, dan kemampuan berbicara siswa secara sistematis.

The Effectiveness of Using a Fruit Carving Application in Enhancing Fruit Carving Skills in the Food Decoration Course at the Culinary Arts Vocational Education Program

Damayanti Trisnasari — 2025-10-01

Aplikasi Fruit Carving berbasis Android berfungsi sebagai media pembelajaran dekorasi makanan, memberikan kesempatan bagi mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Vokasional Seni Kuliner Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang untuk berinteraksi dengan materi pembelajaran melalui smartphone. Dengan penerapan metode drill and practice, aplikasi ini memungkinkan mahasiswa untuk berlatih teknik mengukir buah secara berulang-ulang, sehingga keterampilan mereka semakin terasah melalui latihan yang konsisten. Pendekatan pembelajaran ini tidak hanya memperbaiki kemampuan praktis mahasiswa, tetapi juga membentuk kebiasaan yang mengarah pada penguasaan keterampilan. Seiring dengan berjalannya waktu, kompetensi mahasiswa dalam mengukir buah sebagai dekorasi makanan meningkat, yang pada akhirnya berkontribusi pada pengembangan profesional mereka di bidang seni kuliner. Penelitian ini menyoroti potensi integrasi teknologi mobile dalam pendidikan vokasional, memberikan cara yang lebih mudah diakses dan fleksibel untuk meningkatkan keterampilan dan kompetensi mahasiswa.