Bridging the Gap: Improving English Literacy of Junior High School Students at PPA Hope Generation
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English literacy, junior high school, descriptive text, , narrative text, interactive read-aloud, community-based intervention, vocabulary development, non-formal education, IndonesiaAbstract
The application of a community-based English literacy intervention for junior high school pupils at PPA Hope Generation in Medan is investigated in this study. The program included interactive teaching techniques, culturally appropriate narrative and descriptive texts, and basic technology-assisted tools with the goal of addressing English literacy gaps among disadvantaged students. Using a qualitative descriptive methodology, the study tracked 20 students' development over the course of eight planned sessions that concentrated on vocabulary enrichment and reading comprehension. The results show notable gains in students' motivation for independent study, vocabulary knowledge, and interaction with English literature. A student-centered, interesting, and encouraging learning environment was created through the effective fusion of interactive read-aloud strategies with easily available digital materials. These findings demonstrate the possibility of low-cost, high-impact literacy programs in informal learning environments and offer useful advice to educators, community workers, and legislators who are dedicated to enhancing English literacy among Indonesia's underprivileged young.
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