Exploring the Efficacy of U-Dictionary as a Digital Learning Tool for Vocabulary Acquisition: A Study in an Islamic Education Context
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Many research studies have demonstrated the positive effects of utilizing u-dictionary as a learning media since this application is feasible to use, incredibly efficient, and has a variety of functions. U-Dictionary is one of the digital learning tools that are most compatible to use in a classroom setting that is entirely devoted to the study of vocabulary. This study aims to explore the impacts of u-dictionary learning media in teaching vocabulary as well as the opinions of students regarding the effectiveness of u-dictionary learning media in learning vocabulary. Subjects in the study consisted of forty-four students from two classes at STITMA that offer rigorous English instruction and are enrolled in Islamic education. The experimental group learned the target language through the use of u dictionary learning media, while the control group learned the same vocabulary using the more traditional method of instruction. Following the period of training, a vocabulary exam consisting of written questions on paper was given to both groups. As for the qualitative data, we acquired the students' viewpoints on u-dictionary through the use of a questionnaire, and brief interviews were employed as the method for collecting this information. The questionnaire was analyzed using the Likert scale, while the interview data was used to uncover new findings/phenomena from the study. The focus of the interviews was on the students' perspectives concerning the advantages and disadvantages of u-dictionary, as well as their suggestions for enhancing the effectiveness of using u-dictionary as a learning environment. These insights were obtained from the students' vocabulary test results, as well as their opinions and anticipations regarding the usefulness of u-dictionary.
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Bin-Tahir, S. Z., Suriaman, A., & Rinantanti, Y. (2019). Designing English syllabus for multilingual students at pesantren schools. Asian EFL Journal, 23(3), 5–27.
Dakhi, S., & Fitria, T. N. (2019). The Principles and the Teaching of English Vocabulary: A Review. JET (Journal of English Teaching), 5(1), 15. https://doi.org/10.33541/jet.v5i1.956
Dalimunthe, L., & Haryadi, R. N. (2022). The Effect of Learning Methods and Vocabulary Mastery on English Speaking Ability. Lingua Educationist: International Journal of Language Education, 1(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.54099/le.v1i1.58
Fahrul, M. (2021). 2. the Effectiveness of Using U-Dictionary (an Online Based Application)To Increase the Student Vocabulary in Class Viii of Smp Alkhairaat 1 Palu.
Giannakas, F., Papasalouros, A., Kambourakis, G., & Gritzalis, S. (2019). A comprehensive cybersecurity learning platform for elementary education. Information Security Journal: A Global Perspective, 28(3), 81–106. https://doi.org/10.1080/19393555.2019.1657527
Hamouda, A. (2013). A Study of Dictionary Use by Saudi EFL Students at Qassim University. Studies in English Language Teaching, 1(1), 227. https://doi.org/10.22158/selt.v1n1p227
Hang, P. T., & Du, N. T. (2021). High School Students ’ Attitudes Towards the Use of. 226(13), 109–117.
Hapsari, S. K. (2022). Utilization of U-Dictionary Application in Learning Vocabulary. Dialectical Literature and Educational Journal, 7(1), 11–23. https://doi.org/10.51714/dlejpancasakti.v7i1.73.pp.11-23
Kadwa, M. S., & Alshenqeeti, H. (2020). International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation (IJLLT) The Impact of Students’ Proficiency in English on Science Courses in a Foundation Year Program. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation (IJLLT), 3(11), 55–67. https://doi.org/10.32996/ijllt
Manda, S., Talib, A., & Aeni, N. (2022). Improving Students’ Vocabulary by Using Show and Tell (S&T) Method at the First Grade Students of SMA Negeri 6 Toraja Utara. Journal of Excellence in English Language Education, 1(4), 310–316.
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Parmawati, A. (2018). Using Analytic Teams Technique to Improve Students’ Speaking Skill. Edulitics (Education, Literature, and Linguistics) Journal, 3(2), 21–25.
Pratolo, B. W., & Solikhati, H. A. (2020). Investigating teachers’ attitude toward digital literacy in EFL classroom. Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn), 15(1), 97–103. https://doi.org/10.11591/edulearn.v15i1.15747
Romdon Asy’ari, M., & Dewanti, A. (2015). Monolingual Dictionary VS Bilingual Dictionary Effectiveness and Dictionaries Features Toward Students’ Writing Text in Islamic Senior High School International Standard of Amanatul Ummah. 100–109.
Safina, A., & Rahardiyanto, F. (2019). U-Dictionary in students’ perspective: What do they need to? Proceeding of 1st Conference of English Language and Literature (CELL), 2016, 7. https://www.mendeley.com/catalogue/be183eb9-682e-3400-bfe7-0bb992c0b5a6/
SARI, A. S. P., & Pandiangan, S. R. (2021). the Application of Guessing Strategy To Improve Students’ Vocabulary Mastery on English Phrasal Verbs. Jurnal Suluh Pendidikan, 9(1), 24–38. https://doi.org/10.36655/jsp.v9i1.524
Sari, D. M., Tinggi, S., Tarbiyah, I., Tinggi, S., Tarbiyah, I., Aureli, R., Tinggi, S., & Tarbiyah, I. (2020). At-Turots : Jurnal Pendidikan Islam ISSN 2656-7555 THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MNEMONIC TO TEACH VOCABULARY VIEWED FROM STUDENTS ’ CREATIVITY. At-Turots: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam, 2(1), 85–99.
Şevik, M. (2014). University Prep-school EFL Learners’ Dictionary Ownership and Preferences. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 158(January), 226–232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.12.080
Sulisno, S., & Abdullah, A. (2019). Islamic Education and Community Empowerment. International Journal of Education and Learning, 1(2), 73–82.
Tai, T. Y., Chen, H. H. J., & Todd, G. (2022). The impact of a virtual reality app on adolescent EFL learners’ vocabulary learning. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 35(4), 892–917. https://doi.org/10.1080/09588221.2020.1752735
Wahidah, F. R., Setyadi, E. J., & Grafiyana, G. A. (2021). Efektivitas Pelatihan Growth Mindset Pada Siswa Sma. Psycho Idea, 19(1), 103. https://doi.org/10.30595/psychoidea.v19i1.9147
Wulan Dari, S. (2022). the Use of U-Dictionary Application in Teaching Students’ Vocabulary At the Second Grade of Junior High School 10 Tapung. 1–30.
Yulianti, C., & Siahaan, L. H. (2018). The Effectiveness of Using U-Dictionary Application in Learning English. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 6(11), 951–952., 3(1), 10–27.
Zarfsaz, E., & Yeganehpour, P. (2021). The Impact of Different Context Levels on Vocabulary Learning and Retention. Shanlax International Journal of Education, 9(4), 24–34. https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v9i4.4049
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