This module was developed to address students’ challenges in understanding and composing recount texts, which are often hindered by a lack of contextual and engaging materials. Usually, the learning resources available for recounting text are still limited. In addition, some students may experience difficulties. Learning materials are also often less relevant to students’ experien…
Pedagogical competence plays a central role in improving the quality of English teaching, especially under the demands of the Merdeka Curriculum, which emphasizes student-centered learning. This study explored how pedagogical competence was demonstrated in classroom practices at MAN 1 Magelang by focusing on five sub-indicators: structured lesson design, contextual learning, instructi…
Speaking is a productive skill in English that plays a crucial role in communication. However, many students still struggle with speaking due to limited vocabulary, poor pronunciation, and a lack of confidence. This is due to the teaching methods used and the lack of student interest in learning to speak. Traditional teaching methods often fail to engage students and do not provide enough speak…
Listening is one of the most essential skills in English language learning, particularly in the era of digital transformation, where learners increasingly engage with multimedia content. However, many junior high school students still face difficulties in developing listening comprehension due to lack of exposure to authentic, engaging materials. The need for alternative, learner-friend…
Textbooks are indispensable tools in the educational landscape, fulfilling various functions that support both teaching and learning. Their role in individualizing instruction, guiding educators, and providing quality resources is essential for achieving successful educational outcomes. For achieving learning goals, the materials in the textbook must be good. One effective way to assess the qua…
Metacognitive strategies are essential for enhancing reading comprehension, emphasizing reader awareness, monitoring, and regulation. Extensive Reading (ER) is a widely used language learning method, particularly among L2 or EFL learners. This study aimed to explore how English Education students employ metacognitive strategies and identify the most frequently used strategy within the Extensive…
Essay writing is a crucial skill for learning English in college. However, many students still struggle with expressing ideas, developing essay structures, and maintaining coherence between paragraphs. One approach that can be used to overcome this problem is the Gaining Attention strategy, which aims to attract attention and motivate students from the outset of learning. The appropriat…
Keywords: Narrative Text, Problem-solving Reading Strategy, Reading Achievement. Reading is a fundamental skill that plays a crucial role in students’ academic success, especially in understanding narrative texts. However, many junior high school students in Indonesia, including those at MTs Ma’arif Dawung, struggle with reading due to limited vocabulary, poor comprehension of t…
In learning English, four essential skills should be mastered: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. From those skills, mastering reading comprehension is often considered challenging, as it requires students to grasp the meaning of the text itself. In addition, it is not easy to understand for junior high school students due to several things, such as the difficulty of foreign languages, …
ABSTRAK Ketimpangan pendapatan yang tinggi di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY) tercermin dari perbedaan signifikan antara wilayah perkotaan seperti Kota Yogyakarta yang berkembang pesat dan kabupaten seperti Gunungkidul yang tertinggal. Meskipun pertumbuhan ekonomi DIY relatif stabil, ketimpangan ini semakin melebar akibat laju pertumbuhan penduduk dan ketidakmerataan capaian Indeks Pembangun…