Evaluating the Efficacy of the EJOY English Application to Escalate Eleventh-Grade Students’ Speaking Proficiency
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EJOY Application, Speaking Proficiency, Explanation Text, Pre-Experimental
Abstract
This study assessed the EJOY application’s efficacy in enhancing eleventh-grade students' oral proficiency in explaining natural phenomena, focusing on pronunciation, vocabulary, fluency, grammar, and content. Pre-experimental research utilizing a one-group pretest and post-test design covered thirty-five students at SMAN 1 Blitar, especially class XI-MIPA3. The study unfolded in three phases: pretest, treatment, and post-test, with a preliminary tryout to ensure test validity and reliability. Data analysis, conducted using a paired sampled T-test with SPSS 26, revealed a significant improvement in students' speaking achievement in explanation texts. Rising from 72.00 to 80.62. In addition, the Sig 2 tailed was under 0.05. It was stated that the Ejoy application effectively improves students’ speaking skills. From the findings, students should use the EJOY application in English to refine their speaking skills. Further, English educators are advised to integrate the EJOY Application to enhance learning outcomes or incorporate it into other topics to create more engaging and interactive curricula tailored to specific learning objectives.
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Maulana, Zukhruf Irfan, Dian Fadhilawati, and Adin Fauzi. 2022. “Developing Hand Puppet Video as Media for Teaching and Learning Speaking in Senior High School.” Sinestesia 12(2):423–34.
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Nurmadina, Ice, Aderlaepe, and Nurnia. 2021. “Show and Tell (S&T) Method in Students ’ Speaking Skill.” Journal of Teaching of English 6(3):1–8.
Nurmainiati, and Putri Raisa. 2020. “English Dialogue in Improving Students ’ Speaking Skill.” Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa Inggris (JIBI) IV(3):54–75.
P. Srivinas Rao. 2019. “The Role of English as a Global Language.” Research Journal of English (RJOE) 4(1):2456–2696.
Raztiani, Hissan, and Indra Permana. 2019. “Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Interaktif Terhadap Motivasi Belajar Siswa.” Pendidikan Bahasa Dan Sastra Indonesia 2(1):72–86.
Riswandi, Diki. 2016. “Use of YouTube-Based Videos to Improve Students’ Speaking Skill.” Proceeding The 2nd International Conference On Teacher Training and Education Sebelals Maret University 2(1):298–306.
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Sari, Ratna Ferdian, Wageyono, and Wulan Wangi. 2020. “An Analysis of Students’ English Oral Communication of English Educational Department, PGRI University of Banyuwangi.” LUNAR: Journal of Language and Art 4(2):164–76.
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Wiratama, Armedia, Dian Fadhilawati, and Miza Rahmatika Aini. 2023. “Wayang for Assisting Students in Mastering Speaking Skills in Senior High School: Research and Development.” JARES (Journal of Academic Research and Sciences) 8(1):1–12. doi: 10.35457/jares.v8i1.2733.
Zebua, Elwin Piarawan. 2022. “An Analysis of Generic Structure in Students’ Explanation Writing Ability Journal of English Language Education 1(1):18–27.
Zyoud, Munther Mohammad. 2016. “Theoretical Perspective on How to Develop Speaking Skill among University Students.” An International Multidisciplinary Journal 2(1):1–10.
Arikunto, Suharsimi. 2013. Prosedur Penelitian Suatu Pendekatan Praktik.
Atli, Isil, and Ayfer Su Bergil. 2012. “The Effect of Pronunciation Instruction on Students’ Overall Speaking Skills.” Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 46:3665–71. doi: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.06.124.
Aziz, M. Rizky, D. Fadhilawati, and N. Sutanti. 2021. “The Effectiveness of Quizizz Application to Increase Students’ Grammar Achievement.” Pp. 179–89 in the 7th ELTT Conference. Kediri: Universitas Nusantara PGRI kediri.
Bahadorfar, Maryam, and Reza Omidvar. 2014. “Technology in Teaching Speaking Skill.” Acme International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research 2(4):9–13.
Budiman, Budiman, Jaswadi Ishaka Putra Ishak, Rohani Rohani, Lalu Muh Halilurrahman Lalu, and Slamet Riadi Jaelani, M. Pd Jaelani. 2023. “Enhancing English Language Proficiency: Strategies for Improving Student Skills.” Journal of Scientific Research, Education, and Technology (JSRET) 2(3):1118–23. doi: 10.58526/jsret.v2i3.205.
Bui, Diep. 2017. “EJOY: Your Digital English Learning Partner.”
Carolina Widianto, Poppy, Dian Fadhilawati, Nita Sutanti, and Supriyono Supriyono. 2024.“Examining Quizalize’s Impact on Students’ Reading Comprehension Mastery.” Jurnal Pendidikan : Riset Dan Konseptual 8(2):338. doi: 10.28926/riset_konseptual.v8i2.983.
Chau, Minh. 2020. “Daily Listening and Speaking Practice on EJOY GO.” Ejou-English.Com.
Chotimah, Chusnul. 2022. “The Use Of Cake Applicationon on Students Speaking Skill in English for Specific Purpose ESP).” Lingua 18(1):60–70. doi: 10.34005/lingua.v18i01.1851.
Creswell, John W., and J. David Creswell. 2018. Mixed Methods Procedures.
D. Tri Widiyanti, and D. Fadhilawati. 2024. “The Efficacy of Instagram Reels on Speaking Learning at Senior High School.” Jurnal Riset Rumpun Ilmu Bahasa 3(1):51–66. doi: 10.55606/jurribah.v3i1.2753.
Darmuki, Agus, and Ahmad Hariyadi. 2019. “Peningkatan Keterampilan Berbicara Menggunakan Metode Kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw Pada Mahasiswa Pbsi Tingkat I-B Ikip Pgri Bojonegoro Tahun Akademik 2018/2019.” KREDO : Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa Dan Sastra 2(2):256–67. doi: 10.24176/kredo.v2i2.3343.
Dian Fadhilawati, Dian. 2015. “Peningkatan Keterampilan Berbicara Bahasa Inggris Melalui Pendekatan Komunikatif Mahasiswa Program Studi Bahasa Inggris Unisba.” LINGUA: Journal of Language, Literature and Teaching 12(2):211–21. doi: 10.30957/lingua.v12i2.29.
Febby, Dwi cahyani, Dian Fadhilawati, Miza Rahmatika Aini, and Hesty Puspita sari. 2024. “Utilizing Seesaw Application to Lift Students’ Speaking Proficiency in Senior High School.” Jurnal Pendidikan : Riset Dan Konseptual 8(2):350. doi: 10.28926/riset_konseptual.v8i2.987.
Fadhilawati, Dian, Eva Nurul Malahayati, and Suyitno. 2023. “Transforming 21st Century Education Through Integration of 6Cs and Digital Technologies in Classroom Learning : A Case Study in Higher Education.” Pp. 114–35 in Transformative Learning with the Case Method. India.
Fadhilawati, Dian, Sari, Rina. 2018. “Embedding Various Digital Technologies in English Teaching and Learning To Improve Students’ Vocabulary and Writing Achievement.” LangLit An International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal 5(2).
Fatima, Whinny Qori, Livia Khairunisa, Daris Chandra Priatna, and Budi Prihatminingtyas. 2019. “Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Melalui Media Game Pada Panti Asuhan Al Maun Di Desa Ngajum.” Seminar Nasional Sistem Informasi.
Fauziyah, Tituk Romadlona. 2022. “Peningkatan Keterampilan Berbicara Teks Naratif Melalui Metode Storytelling.” Ideguru: Jurnal Karya Ilmiah Guru 7(2):164–69. doi: 10.51169/ideguru.v7i2.341.
Firiani, Retno, and Dian Fadhilawati. 2022. “Developing Digital Module for Assisting the Seventh Grade Students to Write Descriptive Texts Easily.” JARES (Journal of Academic Research and Sciences) 7(2):11–25. doi: 10.35457/jares.v7i2.2316.
Hafifah, Hafifah. 2021. “The Effectiveness of Duolingo in Improving Students’ Speaking Skill at Madrasah Aliyah Bilingual Batu School Year 2019/2020.” Language-Edu 10(3).
Herawati, Agnes. 2023. Personalized Learning in Teaching English as Foreign Language : Limiting the Challenges, Increasing Its Effectiveness. Atlantis Press SARL.
Juitania, and I. Gede Adi Indrawan. 2020. “Dampak Penggunaan Konten Youtube Terhadap Minat Belajar Bahasa Inggris.” SAP (Susunan Artikel Pendidikan) 5(1). doi: 10.30998/sap.v5i1.6539.
Kashinathan, Saraswathy, and Azlina Abdul Aziz. 2021. “ESL Learners’ Challenges in Speaking English in Malaysian Classroom.” International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development 10(2):1–23. doi: 10.6007/ijarped/v10-i2/10355.
Kencana, Cariesa Tirta, and Nur Fauzia. 2022. “The Use of Instagram to Improve Students’ Writing Skills in Explanation Text for Eleventh Grade Students.” RETAIN (Research on English Language Teaching in Indonesia)(e-Journal) 9(03):132–38.
Kusumaningtyas, Etika Dewi. 2021. “The Use of Flashcards to Teach Speaking at the Second Year Students of MA Yafallah.” Journalistics: Journal of English Teaching and Applied Linguistics 1(01):23–32.
Kwak, Sanggyu. 2023. “Are Only P-Values Less Than 0.05 Significant? A p-Value Greater Than 0.05 Is Also Significant!” Journal of Lipid and Atherosclerosis 12(2):89–95. doi: 10.12997/jla.2023.12.2.89.
Maulana, Zukhruf Irfan, Dian Fadhilawati, and Adin Fauzi. 2022. “Developing Hand Puppet Video as Media for Teaching and Learning Speaking in Senior High School.” Sinestesia 12(2):423–34.
Maylia Arina, Neneng, and Taufan Dayu Islamiah. 2020. “The Teaching of Speaking Using Storytelling.” Proceeding of Shepo (International Conference On Social Sciences & Humanity, Economics, And Politics) 2020:63–66.
Nazara, Situjuh. 2011. “Students’ Perception on EFL Speaking Skill Development.” JET (Journal of English Teaching) 1(1):28. doi: 10.33541/jet.v1i1.50.
Nurmadina, Ice, Aderlaepe, and Nurnia. 2021. “Show and Tell (S&T) Method in Students ’ Speaking Skill.” Journal of Teaching of English 6(3):1–8.
Nurmainiati, and Putri Raisa. 2020. “English Dialogue in Improving Students ’ Speaking Skill.” Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa Inggris (JIBI) IV(3):54–75.
P. Srivinas Rao. 2019. “The Role of English as a Global Language.” Research Journal of English (RJOE) 4(1):2456–2696.
Raztiani, Hissan, and Indra Permana. 2019. “Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Interaktif Terhadap Motivasi Belajar Siswa.” Pendidikan Bahasa Dan Sastra Indonesia 2(1):72–86.
Riswandi, Diki. 2016. “Use of YouTube-Based Videos to Improve Students’ Speaking Skill.” Proceeding The 2nd International Conference On Teacher Training and Education Sebelals Maret University 2(1):298–306.
Sari, Linda, and Zuliana Lestari. 2019. “Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berbicara Bahasa Inggris Siswa Dalam Menghadapi Era Revolusi 4.0.” Prosiding Seminar Nasional Pendidikan Program Pascasarjana Universitas PGRI Palembang 30.
Sari, Ratna Ferdian, Wageyono, and Wulan Wangi. 2020. “An Analysis of Students’ English Oral Communication of English Educational Department, PGRI University of Banyuwangi.” LUNAR: Journal of Language and Art 4(2):164–76.
Syafiq, Ahmad Nur, Amalia Rahmawati, Anwari Anwari, and Tyas Oktaviana. 2021. “Increasing Speaking Skill through YouTube Video as English Learning Material during Online Learning in Pandemic Covid-19.” Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies 3(1):50–55. doi: 10.31849/elsya.v3i1.6206.
Tantri, Ni Nyoman. 2018. “Pentingnya Keterampilan Berbahasa Untuk Meningkatkan Softskill Umat Hindu.” Satya Widya: Jurnal Studi Agama 1(1):26–36. doi: 10.33363/swjsa.v1i1.22.
Tawarik, Oxtapianus. 2021. “Hubungan Penguasaan Kosakata Siswa Dengan Kemampuan Berbicara Siswa Kelas Xi Sma Negeri 1 Ledo Tahun Ajaran 2016/2017.” Journal of Educational Learning and Innovation (ELIa) 1(2):52–64. doi: 10.46229/elia.v1i2.249.
Uguma, Vincent Ugah, and Eucharia Obiageli Obiekezie. 2018. “Simulation and Dramatization Teaching Methods and Students’ Academic Performance in English Language.” Advances in Multidisciplinary & Scientific Research 4(1):1–10.
Wiratama, Armedia, Dian Fadhilawati, and Miza Rahmatika Aini. 2023. “Wayang for Assisting Students in Mastering Speaking Skills in Senior High School: Research and Development.” JARES (Journal of Academic Research and Sciences) 8(1):1–12. doi: 10.35457/jares.v8i1.2733.
Zebua, Elwin Piarawan. 2022. “An Analysis of Generic Structure in Students’ Explanation Writing Ability Journal of English Language Education 1(1):18–27.
Zyoud, Munther Mohammad. 2016. “Theoretical Perspective on How to Develop Speaking Skill among University Students.” An International Multidisciplinary Journal 2(1):1–10.
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2024-09-28
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Winda Ocvi Saskiana, Dian Fadhilawati, & Miza Rahmatika Aini. (2024). Evaluating the Efficacy of the EJOY English Application to Escalate Eleventh-Grade Students’ Speaking Proficiency. JOSAR (Journal of Students Academic Research), 9(2), 107-119. https://doi.org/10.35457/josar.v9i2.3879
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