Improving the English Language Achievement of SMP Negeri 4 Polewali by Integrating E-modul as a Media and Differentiated Learning as the Approach

Abstract

The differentiated learning model is a teaching and learning process where students can learn the subject according to their abilities, preferences, and needs. The researchers conducted pre-observation of learning for students at SMP Negeri 4 Polewali. From the results of these observations, the researchers found that the teaching to improve the students' achievement in English failed, where their achievement was under the expectation of the National Education Standard. The failure of students' learning achievement is caused by a less attractive learning approach and the selection of learning media that does not motivate students to learn English in class. The problem statement is that student learning achievement is very low in learning media and approaches. The research objectives are to determine whether an E-learning module integrated with differentiated learning can improve learning achievement, the steps of learning English using an E-module integrated with differentiated learning and the students' perceptions of learning by using e-modules and differentiated learning. The researcher implemented a quasi-experimental design to determine students' language achievement. This study uses a pre-experimental design using a one-group pretest-posttest design using a quantitative approach. In the Pre-test and Post-test groups, the observation is two times: before giving treatment, called the Pre-test, and after giving the treatment, called the Post-test. The use of an e-learning module integrated with differentiated learning can improve the learning achievement of students of SMP Negeri 4 Polewali. A validation test was conducted to obtain expert-validated learning steps. Perception dimensions consisting of cognitive, affective, and conative dimensions can be used to support students in learning English through differentiated learning. The use of an E-learning module integrated with differentiated learning can improve students' learning achievement in class VIII SMP Negeri 4 Polewali; differentiated learning can improve students' learning achievement. The study recommends that researchers and teachers continue exploring best practices for combining e-learning and differentiated instruction to enhance student outcomes.