Analysis of English Course in An Effort to Improve Student Learning Outcomes
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Absract—This study aims to analyze the impact of English language courses on the academic achievement and language skills of junior high school students in Bojonegoro. As a global language, English is essential for education and career development, yet many students face difficulties in mastering vocabulary and speaking skills. A qualitative approach was applied using data triangulation that involved interviews, classroom observations, student perception surveys, and academic document analysis. The findings reveal that English courses positively influence students’ vocabulary development, speaking confidence, and learning motivation. Additionally, the integration of interactive media and participatory teaching methods created a more enjoyable and effective learning environment. Students’ average scores improved significantly after participating in the course. Observation and interview results indicated that students became more engaged in discussions and used English in real-life contexts. These outcomes support the implementation of structured, interactive English courses tailored to student needs as a strategy to enhance their academic performance comprehensively.
Keywords: English language courses, academic achievement, learning motivation, vocabulary acquisition, speaking skills
Abstrak—Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak kursus bahasa Inggris terhadap pencapaian akademik dan keterampilan berbahasa siswa SMP di Bojonegoro. Bahasa Inggris sebagai bahasa global menjadi penting dalam dunia pendidikan dan karier, namun banyak siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam penguasaan kosakata dan keterampilan berbicara. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik triangulasi data yang mencakup wawancara, observasi kelas, survei persepsi siswa, serta analisis dokumen akademik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kursus bahasa Inggris memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap peningkatan kosakata, kepercayaan diri berbicara, serta motivasi belajar siswa. Selain itu, penggunaan media interaktif dan metode pembelajaran partisipatif menciptakan suasana belajar yang lebih menyenangkan dan efektif. Nilai rata-rata siswa meningkat secara signifikan setelah mengikuti kursus. Berdasarkan observasi dan wawancara, siswa menjadi lebih aktif dalam diskusi dan menggunakan bahasa Inggris dalam konteks nyata. Hasil ini merekomendasikan penerapan kursus bahasa Inggris yang terstruktur, interaktif, dan disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan siswa untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar mereka secara menyeluruh.
Kata kunci: kursus bahasa Inggris, pencapaian akademik, motivasi belajar, penguasaan kosakata, keterampilan berbicara
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