Faculty of Teacher Training and Educational Sciences

Exploring First-Year Students’ Perceptions of Using English Songs via Spotify to Enhance Listening Skills in the English Education Study Program

2026-10-02T02:07:59Z

Exploring First-Year Students’ Perceptions of Using English Songs via Spotify to Enhance Listening Skills in the English Education Study Program Draga, Lecianro Developing listening skills remains a significant challenge for EFL learners, largely due to a shortage of engaging, authentic materials. This study explores how first-year English Education students at Universitas Galuh perceive the use of English songs on Spotify for improving their listening skills. Adopting a descriptive qualitative design framed by Creswell (2023), data were gathered from five participants via a Likert-scale questionnaire and semi-structured interviews, followed by descriptive and thematic analysis. The findings reveal a highly positive reception among students. While most initially used Spotify for entertainment, they soon recognized its educational value. Repeated listening enhanced their speech recognition, while the platform's lyrics feature allowed them to bridge the gap between spoken and written English, leading to natural vocabulary acquisition. Ultimately, students found this approach enjoyable and self- directed rather than a rigid classroom chore. This positive outlook was driven by Spotify’s convenience, interactive features, and regular exposure to authentic language, suggesting that the platform serves as a practical, motivating supplement to formal EFL listening instruction.

HUBUNGAN AKTIVITAS LATIHAN RENANG DENGAN KEPERCAYAAN DIRI ATLET ALPA SWIMMING CLUB KABUPATEN CIAMIS

2026-09-19T09:13:48Z

HUBUNGAN AKTIVITAS LATIHAN RENANG DENGAN KEPERCAYAAN DIRI ATLET ALPA SWIMMING CLUB KABUPATEN CIAMIS Faturrohmah, Deswita Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui hubungan aktivitas latihan renang dengan kepercayaan diri atlet Alpa Swimming Club Kabupaten Ciamis. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain korelasional. Populasi sekaligus sampel berjumlah 68 atlet aktif dengan teknik total sampling. Berdasarkan karakteristik sampel aktual, seluruh responden telah mengikuti latihan renang selama 6–60 bulan sehingga pengukuran kepercayaan diri dilakukan pada atlet yang telah memiliki pengalaman mengikuti proses latihan. Data dikumpulkan pada 19 Agustus 2026 menggunakan angket skala Likert. Instrumen final terdiri atas 13 butir aktivitas latihan renang dan 18 butir kepercayaan diri dengan koefisien alfa Cronbach masing-masing 0,916 dan 0,913. Uji Kolmogorov-Smirnov dengan koreksi Lilliefors menunjukkan kedua variabel berdistribusi normal dan uji linearitas menunjukkan hubungan linear. Analisis Pearson menghasilkan r = 0,800 dengan p < 0,001, sehingga terdapat hubungan positif, kuat, dan signifikan antara aktivitas latihan renang dengan kepercayaan diri atlet. Hasil bersifat korelasional dan tidak menunjukkan hubungan sebab-akibat. Pelatih disarankan mempertahankan proses latihan yang terstruktur serta mendorong keterlibatan aktif atlet untuk mendukung kesiapan psikologis.

The Use of Children’s Short Stories to Enrich EFL Young Learners’ Vocabulary

2026-09-19T09:02:35Z

The Use of Children’s Short Stories to Enrich EFL Young Learners’ Vocabulary Trisnawati, Ina Vocabulary learning among young EFL learners requires instructional contexts that enable them to encounter and engage with words meaningfully rather than relying primarily on isolated memorization. Children's short stories offer narrative and visual contexts in which vocabulary can be introduced and revisited as part of meaningful classroom experiences. This study aimed to explore the implementation of children's short stories in vocabulary teaching, investigate how the stories supported vocabulary learning, and identify students' perceptions of their use. A qualitative case study was conducted with twenty-eight fifth-grade students at SDN Sukarame. Five students representing different levels of English proficiency were purposively selected for semi-structured interviews. The data were collected through classroom observations, field notes, semi-structured interviews, and documentation across four classroom meetings using The Lion and le Mouse and The Hare and the Tortoise. The findings revealed that the storie were implemented through storytelling, vocabulary providing meaningful contexts for encountering unfamiliar words, visual support for understanding meaning, repeated vocabulary exposure, pronunciation practice, and opportunities for classroom interaction. Students generally perceived story- based vocabulary learning positively, particularly because the stories and illustrations made the activities more interesting and helped them understand unfamiliar words. Nevertheless, some students continued to experience difficulties in recalling and pronouncing particular vocabulary items. These findings suggest that children's short stories can enrich young learners' vocabulary-learning experiences by creating meaningful and engaging opportunities for vocabulary exposure and practice, although such enrichment should not be interpreted as statistically measured vocabulary improvement. The Use of Children’s Short Stories to Enrich EFL Young Learners’ Vocabulary

EXPLORING YOUTUBE-BASED PEDAGOGYCAL PRACTICES FOR VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT AMONG EFL LEARNERS IN AN ISLAMIC HIGH BOARDING SCHOOL

2026-09-19T07:40:02Z

EXPLORING YOUTUBE-BASED PEDAGOGYCAL PRACTICES FOR VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT AMONG EFL LEARNERS IN AN ISLAMIC HIGH BOARDING SCHOOL munawaroh, julia awaliyatul This study aims to explore YouTube-based pedagogical practices for vocabulary development among EFL learners at SMAIT Boarding School Al-Jaohar Panjalu, an Islamic boarding school where students’ access to digital devices is institutionally regulated. Vocabulary mastery remains a persistent challenge for pesantren students due to the dense integration of religious and academic schedules, while YouTube has emerged as a promising multimedia tool for vocabulary acquisition, supported theoretically by Mayer’s Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning and Nation’s framework of vocabulary knowledge. However, little is known about how such practices are designed and experienced within the distinctive, access-restricted environment of an Islamic boarding school. This research employs a qualitative case study design involving 10 purposively selected participants, comprising 2 English teachers and 8 students, to examine (1) how teachers design and implement YouTube-based vocabulary instruction, (2) how students experience and perceive this instruction, and (3) the supporting factors and challenges that shape its implementation. Data will be collected through semi-structured interviews, classroom observation, and documentation, and analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s (2021) thematic analysis, with trust worthiness ensured through triangulation, member checking, and reflexive notes. The study is expected to generate a context-sensitive understanding of YouTube’s pedagogical potential in a pesantren setting and to offer practical recommendations for teachers, school administrators, and future researchers seeking to integrate digital media into Islamic boarding school curricula.