This study aims to investigate the perceptions of second-year students at the English Study Program of FKIP Universitas Riau toward learning vocabulary through English songs as an out-of-classroom activity. Recognizing vocabulary as a fundamental component in language acquisition, the research explores the effectiveness of English songs as a self-directed learning strategy. Employing a quantita…
Abstract: This study aims to determine the effect of the role playing learning model on students’ abilities in learning short story texts in Grade IX at SMP Kartika 1-5 Pekanbaru. The background of this research is based on the low student achievement in short story learning, which has not yet met the Minimum Learning Mastery Criteria (KKTP). This research employed an experimental method usin…
Abstract: This study aims to determine the effect of the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) cooperative learning model on the understanding of biographical text material of class X students at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Pekanbaru. The TGT model combines elements of group work and fun academic competition, so it is expected to increase student engagement and understanding. This study used a quasi-experimental…
Novel berjudul Tokyo dan Perayaan Kesedihan karya Ruth Pricilia Angelina yang dirilis pada 16 April 2020, merupakan karya sastra yang mengambil tema depresi yang dialami seorang gadis remaja. Novel ini, mengisahkan tentang seorang gadis remaja yang mengalami tekanan jiwa yang besar, sehingga dia memutuskan untuk melawan rasa takut dan kebimbangannya dengan pergi ke Tokyo seorang diri. Gadis …
Abstract: This research is a combination research type (mix method) with the title of HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skill) question analysis of Indonesian Language Exam for Grade IX Students of SMP Negeri 6 Bathin Solapan. This research describes the validity and reliability, difficulty, discrimination power, distractor effectiveness, HOTS question percentage, and HOTS question analysis based on …
This study aims to describe the character education values contained in the folk tale Batang Tuaka. Originating from Batang Tuaka Subdistrict, Indragiri Hilir Regency, Riau, the story tells of a boy named Tuaka who disrespects his mother and eventually suffers the consequences of his actions. This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach using content analysis of the Batang Tuaka fo…
This study aims to determine whether there is a significant relationship between anxiety and English reading comprehension of students of SMAN 7 Pekanbarui in the 2024-2025 academic year. This study is a quantitative study with a survey method and a correlational approach that aims to determine whether there is a significant relationship between students' anxiety and their ability to understand…
In this modern era, the utilization of technology is crucial element in the educational field. Moreover, teachers should prepare well in integrating effective teaching and learning activities as well as understanding the content of what they want to teach to create effective learning that concerns technology. Seeing the importance of the use of technology in learning activities in the 21st cent…
Abstract: This study analyzes the types and functions of discourse markers (DMs) in 50 research abstracts published in two journals by Universitas Riau: the Indonesian Journal of Economics, Social and Humanities (IJESH) and the International Journal of Educational and Best Practices (IJEBP). Discourse markers serve as essential tools for coherence and clarity in academic writing. Utilizing Fras…
Abstract: This study seeks to explore the writing ability of second-year junior high school students in writing personal recount text, focusing on five key aspects: content, organization, vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics. Applying a descriptive quantitative design, this present study involved scoring student texts using analytic rubrics referring to the aforementioned components. The findings…
Abstract: This research aimed to identify and classify the types of discourse markers used in Anies Baswedan’s public lecture videos using Fraser’s (1999) framework. The data were collected using a documentation technique, with the source taken from two English-delivered public lecture videos available on Anies Baswedan’s official YouTube channel. This study employed a qualitative content…
This study aims to determine the effect of Venn Diagram Vocabulary Graphic Organizer on Vocabulary Mastery of the first-grade students of SMP Negeri 23 Pekanbaru in the 2024/2025 academic year. The research employed a one-group pretest-posttest design as part of a pre-experimental quantitative method. A sample of 40 students from class VII F was selected through cluster random sampling. Data we…
This research aimed to determine the effect of using Wordwall.net in the teaching of vocabulary to seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 7 Tualang. This study was motivated by the vocabulary gap experienced by students who switched from elementary schools implementing the 2013 Curriculum where English is an elective subject and in junior high schools implementing the Merdeka Curriculum wher…
Abstract: 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 sa…
This study aims to determine students' perceptions of the use of ChatGPT for learning in the English language program at Riau University. This study aims to examine in detail students' perceptions of the use of ChatGPT for learning in the English Language Education Department of Riau University, considering various factors involved. The focus of the study includes 3 main aspects: Perceived Chat…
Abstract: This research aims to find out the correlation between students’ reading habits and reading comprehension among second-year students of the English Study Program at FKIP Universitas Riau. Employing a correlational quantitative design, the research involved 38 students from Class 4A selected through purposive sampling, while Class 4C was used for the instrument try-out. Data were col…
This study discusses the morphological analysis of forms and words in the dialect used in the manga Hakata-ben no Onnanoko wa Kawaii to Omoimasenka. The aim of this research is to understand the word classes and types of morphological processes in the Hakata dialect. The approach used in this study is a descriptive qualitative approach, employing observation and note-taking methods. The data us…
This study aims to describe the forms of honorific language (keigo) used in the anime Kumichou Musume to Sewagakari and the social factors influencing its usage. This research is a descriptive qualitative study employing data collection techniques such as observation and note-taking, as well as descriptive analysis. The primary data consists of the 12 episodes of the anime Kumichou Musume to Se…
Juvenile delinquency is a complex phenomenon that encompasses psychological, sociological, and cultural dimensions. In Japan, this issue often appears in the form of ijime (bullying), including verbal, social, and cyberbullying. Contributing factors such as academic pressure, expectations for conformity, and insufficient intervention from schools have intensified the problem. The Japanese drama…
This study aims to analyze the effect of the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) learning model on students' ability to understand poetry texts in Grade X at SMA Dharma Loka. The problem stems from students' low comprehension of poetry due to traditional, lecture-based methods. The research employed a quantitative method with a Randomized Pretest-Posttest Control Group design. The sample consisted of…