Jul 2026· International Journal of Educational Research· 0 citations· 18 references
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This study investigates the implementation of the Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) cooperative learning method and its influence on young English language learners’ speaking ability in a primary school context. The introduction outlines the persistent challenges faced by students in developing speaking proficiency, including low confidence, limited vocabulary, and teacher-centered instructional practices. Using a qualitative case study design featuring an ex post facto perspective, data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews with teachers and students, and documentation analysis at SD Bali Kiddy. The results show that STAD fosters a supportive, interactive learning environment that significantly enhances students’ speaking confidence, fluency, vocabulary use, and pronunciation. Heterogeneous grouping enables peer scaffolding, allowing lower-ability learners to benefit from modeling and corrective feedback from their peers. The study also identifies students’ positive emotional responses, including reduced anxiety and increased willingness to participate in oral activities
Developing English speaking skills among elementary school students remains challenging due to limited vocabulary, low confidence, and the need for more engaging instructional approaches. Although previous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of the Silent Way method, most have focused on vocabulary mastery or s...
The study concludes that integrating CBL with interactive media effectively enhances English proficiency, engagement, and learner confidence and provides practical guidance for implementing technology-enhanced, learner-centered English instruction in secondary education.
Roswita M. Aboe, Naniek Jusnita, Asrul M. Syawal et al.· Journal of Languages and Lan...· 0 citations
. This article examines the effect of cooperative learning principles on the development of English speaking accuracy among students in higher educational institutions. The study is grounded in the frameworks of Applied Linguistics and Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), which emphasize interaction, meaningful langu...
Speaking is an essential yet challenging skill for young English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners because it requires linguistic knowledge, communicative competence, and self-confidence. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the Buzz Group Technique in improving the English speaking skills of sixth-grade...
Student-Centered Learning is a learning approach that places students at the center of the learning process. This study aims to describe the benefits and challenges of implementing Student-Centered Learning in English language learning from the teachers’ perspective. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approac...
Adillah Dhiyanti, C. Korompot, R. Sofyan· JPGI (Jurnal Penelitian Guru...· 0 citations
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