This study investigates the effect of using English poetry on students’ vocabulary mastery and writing skill at the junior high school level. The research adopts a quasi-experimental design involving two classes: an experimental class taught through English poetry and a control class taught using conventional methods. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests in writing, assessing …
This study aims to investigate the effect of using Duolingo as a gamification app on junior high school students’ self-directed learning ability and writing skills. It also explores the students’ perception of their self-directed learning ability after using Duolingo in an out-of-class context. By focusing on both cognitive outcomes (writing skills) and affective-behavioral aspects (self-di…