Abstract:This study aims to determine the process and results of the application of flashcard media in improving mastery of mufrodat (Arabic vocabulary). This type of research is Classroom Action Research (PTK). The subject of the…
e research was the seventh grade students of SMP Pesantren Putri Yatama Mandiri Gowa with a total of 28 people. Data collection techniques used in the study were test sheets and observation sheets. This research was conducted in 2 cycles and each cycle consisted of 2 meetings. The results of this study indicate that the average score obtained by students has increased. In cycle I, the average value was 69% and the average value in cycle II was 91%. The average score obtained by students in learning mufrodat by using flashcards media increased by 22% from the value of cycle I to the value of cycle II.
Abstract:Abstract: The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology offers substantial potential for providing interactive educational media, yet its implementation at the elementary education level is frequently impeded…
d by educators' limited digital literacy. This situation was observed at SDN 15 Padang Genting, where English language instruction remains dominated by conventional methods with minimal utilization of adaptive digital media. Therefore, this community service program aims to enhance teachers' competencies and skills in utilizing AI technology as a medium for English language learning. The implementation adopted a Capacity Building approach comprising three structured stages: initial evaluation (pre-test), hands-on practice training, and final evaluation (post-test). The training focused on introducing text and visual generative AI, along with basic prompt engineering techniques. The results demonstrated a highly significant increase in teachers' capacity; comprehension of basic AI concepts surged from 15% to 85%, and the perceived ease of using the technology rose from 20% to 85%. Furthermore, the program successfully facilitated participants in independently producing educational media, such as interactive vocabulary flashcards and bilingual short stories. The hands-on training approach proved effective in overcoming the anxiety of non-technical teachers while accelerating their creativity in designing English learning materials that are relevant and engaging for digital-generation students.
Keywords: artificial intelligence; capacity building; english language; learning media; teacher training.
Abstrak: Perkembangan teknologi Artificial Intelligence (AI) menawarkan potensi besar dalam penyediaan media pendidikan yang interaktif, namun implementasinya di tingkat pendidikan dasar seringkali terhambat oleh keterbatasan literasi digital pendidik. Kondisi ini ditemukan di SDN 15 Padang Genting, di mana pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris masih didominasi oleh metode konvensional dan minimnya pemanfaatan media digital adaptif. Oleh karena itu, kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi dan keterampilan guru dalam memanfaatkan teknologi AI sebagai media pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris. Pelaksanaan kegiatan ini mengadopsi pendekatan Capacity Building yang mencakup tiga tahapan terstruktur: evaluasi awal (pre-test), pelatihan berbasis praktik langsung (hands-on practice), dan evaluasi akhir (post-test). Pelatihan difokuskan pada pengenalan AI generatif teks dan visual serta teknik rekayasa prompt dasar. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan kapasitas guru yang sangat signifikan; pemahaman konsep dasar AI melonjak dari 15% menjadi 85%, dan persepsi terhadap kemudahan penggunaan teknologi meningkat dari 20% menjadi 85%. Lebih lanjut, kegiatan ini berhasil memfasilitasi peserta untuk memproduksi luaran media pembelajaran secara mandiri, seperti flashcard vocabulary interaktif dan naskah cerita dwibahasa. Pendekatan pelatihan berbasis praktik terbukti efektif meruntuhkan kecemasan guru non-teknis, sekaligus mengakselerasi kreativitas mereka dalam merancang materi Bahasa Inggris yang relevan dan menarik bagi siswa generasi digital.
Kata kunci: artificial intelligence; capacity building; media pembelajaran; bahasa inggris; pelatihan guru
Abstract:Vocabulary mastery is essential to young learners in learning English. This activity of community service was aimed at utilizing flashcards in English vocabulary instruction. A convenient sample of thirteen participants,…
, mostly females between the ages of thirteen and eighteen, was chosen for this current activity. This was carried out in one of orphanages in Palembang, South Sumatera. To monitor and evaluate the degree of vocabulary achievement of the EFL learners, a vocabulary test was administered both before and after the intervention. The results indicated that the t obtained was much higher than the set t table and p value earned was much lower than .05. Therefore, it could be concluded that using flashcards significantly accelerated the acquisition of English vocabulary by young learners. Lastly, some fruitful implication were directed to future facilitators, researchers, and young learners, as participants.
Keywords: flashcards; teaching; English vocabulary; young learners
Abstrak: Penguasaan kosakata sangat penting bagi pelajar muda dalam mempelajari bahasa Inggris. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini ditujukan untuk memanfaatkan kartu flash dalam pengajaran kosakata bahasa Inggris. Sampel yang terdiri dari tiga belas peserta, sebagian besar perempuan berusia antara tiga belas dan delapan belas tahun, dipilih untuk kegiatan saat ini. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di salah satu panti asuhan di Palembang, Sumatera Selatan. Untuk memantau dan mengevaluasi tingkat pencapaian kosakata pelajar EFL, tes kosakata diberikan sebelum dan sesudah intervensi. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa nilai t yang diperoleh jauh lebih tinggi daripada t tabel yang ditetapkan dan nilai p yang diperoleh jauh lebih rendah dari .05. Oleh karena itu, dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan kartu flash secara signifikan mempercepat perolehan kosakata bahasa Inggris oleh pelajar muda. Terakhir, beberapa implikasi yang bermanfaat ditujukan di masa mendatang kepada fasilitator, peneliti, dan pelajar muda, sebagai peserta.
Kata kunci: kartu flash; pengajaran; kosakata bahasa Inggris; pelajar muda