Musamus Journal of Language and Literature

Development of Podcast-Based Audio Visual Learning Media Through a Role Playing Model on the Speaking Skills of Junior High School YPK 2 Merauke Students

2025-06-02T22:15:49+00:00

This study is driven by the observed deficiencies in the speaking abilities of junior high school students, coupled with the suboptimal utilization of instructional media within the teaching and learning process. This research aims to develop podcast-based audio-visual learning media through a role-playing model to improve students' speaking skills at SMP YPK 2 Merauke. Audio-visual-based learning, especially podcasts, is expected to be able to provide a more interactive and enjoyable learning experience for students. The method used in this study is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) development model. The subject of the study is grade IX students of SMP YPK 2 Merauke using podcast-based teaching media. Data collection instruments include observation guidelines, assessment scale sheets, interview guidelines, and questionnaires. The results show that the use of podcast media in role-playing model-based learning significantly improves students' speaking skills. This media is effective in helping students to be more confident in speaking, enrich vocabulary, and improve critical and argumentative thinking skills. The implication of this study is that podcast-based learning media can be used as an innovative alternative to improve speaking skills, especially in Indonesian subjects.)

Keywords: podcasts, speaking skills, learning media, ADDIE development

Self-Efficacy on Students’ English-Speaking Ability at Secondary Level

2025-06-02T22:15:49+00:00

Speaking is an essential skill for effective communication. Self-efficacy is one of the factors that appears to be a significant indicator in predicting how well students will perform in academic contexts, particularly in speaking English. During pre-observation, the researchers found that some students found it difficult to speak, but others did not. Self-efficacy is one factor affecting students' speaking ability, based on the results of short interviews with students. Thus, the purpose of this study is to determine whether self-efficacy has a substantial effect on students’ English-speaking abilities. The researchers used a quantitative study methodology with an ex-post facto method to determine the extent of the influence of self-efficacy on students' speaking ability. The population in this study was the third-year students of secondary education, which consisted of 79 students. The sample consisted of 36 students, and it was selected using a simple random technique. Furthermore, the instruments that were applied were the self-efficacy questionnaire and the students’ speaking score from the English teacher. The result of this study concluded that there was an effect of self-efficacy on students' English-speaking ability based on a simple linear regression test. This is in line with the results of hypothesis testing, which showed the coefficient of correlation (rxy) of the data was 0.629. It means there was a significant correlation between the two variables. Besides, the level of correlation between both variables was strong.

An Analysis of Deixis in the Song 'The Prayer' by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli

2025-06-02T22:15:49+00:00

This study explores the use of deixis in the song The Prayer by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli through a mix method qualitative-quantitative approach. The analysis is centred on three main types of deixis: person, spatial, and temporal. By identifying and classifying deixis within the song’s lyrics, the study seeks to determine which type of deixis is most prevalent and how it contributes to conveying the intended meaning and emotional undertones of the song. The findings indicate that person deixis is the most frequently employed, highlighting the song’s emphasis on personal connections and spiritual appeals. Conversely, temporal deixis is minimally utilized, suggesting a focus on universal, timeless messages rather than specific chronological references. Person Deixis has the highest occurrence with 32 instances, accounting for 69.5% of the total deixis identified. Spatial Deixis has 11 occurrences, representing 24% of the total. Temporal Deixis is the least frequent category, with only 3 instances, making up 6.5% of the total. This study underscores the importance of deixis in enhancing the communicative impact of song lyrics and provides a framework for further linguistic analysis in musical contexts.