Mean Of Pre-test Score Research Articles

Integrating Evidence-Based Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Into a Family Nurse Practitioner Program.

Substance use disorder (SUD)-and more specifically opioid use disorder-is a national epidemic. With the increasing amounts of people suffering from SUD, all healthcare professionals should be educated to identify substance abuse, provide a brief intervention, and refer patients for treatment when indicated. The purpose of this project is to integrate the SBIRT into the curriculum of a graduate-level family nurse practitioner (FNP) program in southeastern Pennsylvania and to determine if educating FNP students on the SBIRT process increases their knowledge of SUDs and their treatment and increases their motivation to work with patients with SUD. The measurements used were as follows: shortened Alcohol and Alcohol Problems Perception Questionnaire (S-AAPPQ), shortened Drug and Drug Problems Perception Questionnaire (S-DDPPQ), a 10-question knowledge test, and demographic data. All subscales of the S-DDPPQ, the S-AAPPQ, and the knowledge test showed a statistically significant change from the pretest score means and to posttest means. This evidence-based practice project supports the integration of SBIRT education into FNP programs to increase their ability to identify and treat individuals with SUDs.

Assess the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching programs on knowledge of neonatal resuscitation among B.Sc. Nursing 3rd-year students of selected nursing colleges of Rewa

Objectives: The purpose of the study is to assess the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching on neonatal resuscitation of knowledge among B.Sc. Nursing 3rd-year students of the Government Nursing College of Rewa. Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental research design, which consists of one group pre-test and post-test, was used for the study. This consists of 60 samples that were selected based on the sampling criteria set for the study. Purposive sample techniques are used in the study. Results: The majority of B.Sc. Nursing 3rd-year students (41.66%) were in the age group of 21 years; 85% were female, and 28.34% of them had previous experience related to neonatal resuscitation. Most students, having experience, were exposed to seminars, and the rest of them were exposed to literature. In the pre-test, 46.34% of students had average knowledge, 43.66% had poor knowledge, and 10% had good knowledge. In the post-test, 71.66% had good knowledge, and 28.34% had average knowledge. The pre-test score mean was 12±3.91, while the post-test mean was 22.04±4 showing a significant difference in knowledge level before and after the video-assisted teaching program (t-test=7.032, p≤0.05%). Conclusion: This study indicates that video-assisted teaching is effective in increasing the knowledge of the samples regarding neonatal care.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION TECHNIQUE TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ ENGLISH READING COMPREHENSION OF NARRATIVE TEXT

The purpose of the research was known no matter if use of discussion small group technique was successful in enhancing students reading comprehension of text narrative of tenth graders Sultan Agung 1 Islamic High School Semarang in the academic year 2021/2022. This study was conducted at Sultan Agung 1 Islamic High School Semarang. Located at Jalan Mataram No. 657, Wonodri, Central Java, Indonesia. This kind of the research was experimental quasi. Population in this research was tenth graders of SMA Islam Sultan Agung 1 Semarang. Sample were X MIPA 4 was control class while X MIPA 2 as the experimental class. When gathering data, researcher applied a pre-test and post-test were two tests. The outcome of this research indicated pre-test score means control group 56.42 and experimental group 59.46. Treatment completed, post-test score means control group 69.00 while the means score experimental group 78.58. The outcome indicated a significant dissimilarity both classes in post-test. The outcome analysis t-test was sig (2-tailed) .000 0.05. Thus, it may be said technique small group discussion was efficient was effective to increase readers’ comprehension in students of narrative text.

Awareness on passive smoking among Indian adults.

Around one-third of adults worldwide regularly come into contact with passive smoking. In addition to many other health issues, non-smokers who are exposed to passive smoking at home or at work have a 20-30% higher risk of acquiring lung cancer. The current study set out to determine adult smokers' awareness of the hazards of passive smoking as well as the efficacy of an education campaign in raising that awareness. To finish the investigation, a pre-experimental research approach was employed. 60 adults between the ages of 18 and 45 were chosen by non-probability purposive sampling. Results revealed that the mean of pre-test score was 12.33 and mean of post-test score was 21.5. The mean difference was 9.17. The standard deviation of pre-test knowledge score was 2.87 and standard deviation post-test knowledge score was 3.27. The calculated 't' value is 14.80, the DF value was 59 and p value was 1.671. This shows that the teaching program was effective in increasing the awareness of adults regarding effects of passive smoking. Age and education status of the sample were found to have significant association with the level of awareness in pre-test. Teaching programs can be effectively utilized to create awareness among adults regarding adverse effects of passive smoking.

Effect of Self-instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Lithium Carbonate Therapy among the Staff Nurses in Selected Psychiatric Institutions of Mumbai City

Introduction: Mental illness affects one in every eleven individuals in India, or approximately 50 million Indians are afflicted with psychiatric disorders. Approximately one in ten thousand individuals with psychiatric disorders will experience mood disorders at some point in their lives. Arecent NICE guideline from 2014 designates lithium as the initial maintenance treatment for bipolar affective disorder. Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental, one group pre-test, post-test design has been adopted to assess the effectiveness of selfinstructional module (SIM) on knowledge, among the staff nurses on lithium carbonate therapy in selected psychiatric institutions. The study was conducted on 60 staff nurses who were working in selected psychiatric institution. Data were collected from May 2021 to July 2021. Astructured questionnaire has been utilized to assess the knowledge of staff nurses about general concept, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic doses, laboratory monitoring, adverse effect, contraindication, measure to prevent adverse effect, management of adverse effects, and nursing implications to be taken while the patient on lithium carbonate therapy. Results: The data revealed that there is a significant difference in mean of pre-test score and mean of post-test score knowledge regarding lithium carbonate therapy among staff nurses in selected psychiatric institutions. The study’s key findings indicate that the SIM concerning lithium carbonate therapy effectively improves the knowledge of staff nurses. No statistically significant correlation was found between demographic variables and staff nurses’ knowledge of lithium carbonate therapy. Conclusion: The study concluded that it is necessary to provide study module on lithium carbonate therapy to enhance the knowledge of staff nurses which is essential.

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY THROUGH SPOOF TEXT AT FIRST GRADE OF SMP NEGERI 1 SUNGGUMINASA

This study was to know the ability of students of SMP Negeri 1 Sungguminasa in mastering vocabulary by using spoof text. It was conducted at VII class of SMPN 34 Makassar academic year 2021/2022 as the subject of the study. This study is categorized as a collaborative classroom action research. The writer worked collaboratively with the English teacherin the class. The CAR was done based on Kurt Lewins’ design. The writer did two cycles in which each cycle consists of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The data were gathered through qualitative and quantitative data. The qualitative data was gained by analyzing observation result. Then, quantitative data were obtained from the students’ writing score of pretest and posttest. The finding of this study showed that there was an improvement on the students’ ability in vocabulary. It can be seen from the mean of pretest score was 60.31. Then, the mean of posttest cycle 1 score was 66.38 and the mean of posttest cycle 2 score was 75.31. In addition, there were 4 students (9.5%) who passed Minimum Mastery Criterion – Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM) in the pre test. Meanwhile, in the cycle 1, there were 14 students ( 33.3%) who passed Minimum Mastery Criterion – Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM) and it gained which was in the posttest cycle 2 there were 37 students (88%) who passed Minimum Mastery Criterion – Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM), so the criterion of success was achieved. Related to the results of the gained data, it can be concluded that spoof text can improve students’ ability in vocabulary.

THE USE OF COHESIVE DEVICES IN WRITING ENGLISH TEXT BY THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMAN 1 KOTA JAMBI

This reseach have done during educational system worldwide has been affected by covid-19 pandemic, It was required the students to study at home. The researcher assumed that whatsapp as one of online leaning tool which could help the students in leaning pocess. This study aimed to find out the the effect of using WhatsApp as a learning tool on student’s writing Ability at Ma Laboratorium Kota Jambi and to find out the significant difference of students’ writing those taught using whatsapp and who taught using zoom. This research was quantitative research and it was conducted by using quasy-experimental design. Subject of this research was 34 students. The result of the analysis indicated that the mean of post-test score (69.05) was higher than the mean of pre-test score (55.97) so that Ha was accepted. It means there was significant effect and significant difference of students‘writing skill after giving treatment. Next, the researcher had computed that the score of t count> t table(2.652>2.037) and the result of paired sample T test is 2–tailed<0,05( 0.012 < 0.05),. So, Ha table was accepted. It means, there was significant effect and significant difference using WhatsApp as a learning tool onstudents writing skill.

Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on Knowledge Regarding Basic Life Support Among B. Sc. Nursing Students at MNR College of Nursing, Sangareddy, Telangana State

Aim: the aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching on knowledge regarding basic life support among BSc nursing students of MNR college of Nursing, Sangareddy. Material and method: the research design chosen for this study is pre-experimental one group pre-test and post-test design. The setting was MNR College of nursing, Fasalwadi, Sangareddy. The intervention used for the study was video assisted teaching. A total of 60 BSc nursing students were selected for the study using disproportionate quota sampling technique. Data was collected using 44 structured knowledge questionnaires before administering the video assisted teaching and after. The post test was conducted 7 days after administering the intervention. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, results obtained were discussed and analyzed in terms of objectives and hypothesis. Results: the demographic variables were analyzed for their frequency and percentage. female students were 81.7% (49) male were 18.3 % (11), according to age 18-19myears were 35 % (21), 20-21 years were 51.7% (31) and a small group of 13.3% (8) of 22-23 years. Looking at education the distribution is equal 33.3 % (20) from the three years of BSc nursing (IInd, IIIrd, final year). As per religion Hindus were 48.3 % (29), Muslim were 11.7 % (7) and Christians were 40% (24). All the students 100% (60) have previous knowledge regarding basic life support, so the most popular source of information is media 73.3% (44), followed by teacher 23.3% (14) the doctor 3.3% (2). The pre-test score mean was 12.45, 13.26 and 2.76 according to the sections among 44 structured knowledge questionnaires. 11.7% (7) students have below average, 88.3% (53) have average knowledge and this score significantly became opposite in post-test scoring 88.3% (53) above average and 11.7% (7) average. Comparing the post-test knowledge scores with the pre-test there is a mean difference of 7.83 which indicates clear raise in the level of knowledge post intervention. the student ‘t’ test value is 19.79 calculated, were as the table value is 1.96 at ˂0.05 level of significance at 59 degrees of freedom. This shows results are highly significant. The chi – square value for association between the socio demographic variable with knowledge scores revealed there is significant association seen with age and education with level of knowledge. But there was no association between gender, religion and previous knowledge and its source of information. Conclusion: The study was concluded by assessing the knowledge level among the BSc nursing students. The overall difference in mean percentage was 64.17. The mean value is 37.43 while the standard deviation is 2.61 proving that the video assisted teaching was effective in improving the knowledge level among BSc nursing students. The association between the knowledge scores of the students with the socio demographic variables shows that there is significant association between the age and education with the knowledge levels whereas the other socio demographic variables like gender, religion, previous knowledge, and source of information did not show any association.

SOSIALIASI RUBELLA, PENCEGAHAN, DAN DETEKSI DININYA PADA KADER KESEHATAN DI MOJOKERTO

Rubella virus is one of virus that when infect pregnant women can lead to disability in infant called Congenital Rubella Syndrome. However, the preventive and early detection programmes of rubella through MR vaccination and surveillance haven’t carried out routinely. That’s why people need to aware by increasing their knowledge. This community service aimed to increase the knowledge of voluntary health workers (kader kesehatan) in Polindes Nusa Indah Mojokerto about rubella, its prevention, and its early detection. An offline education involved 34 voluntary health workers. The evaluation method used was comparing pretest and posttest score. The results showed that there was an increasing score after the education was given, which the mean of pretest score was 41.76 compared to 81,18 of posttest score. Statistical analysis showed p-value < 0.05 means that there was a difference of knowledge before and after the education was given. The conclusion was education given by this community service is quite effective in increasing the knowledge of voluntary health workers about rubella, its prevention, and its early detection. So it is hoped that after this community service, the voluntary heatlh workers can educate people, recognize, and detect rubella early so that this disease won’t be spreaded.
 Keywords: rubella education, voluntary health worker, increasing of knowledge

Boosting awareness on healthy habits among school children in north Gujarat, India.

Hygiene is the science of health and its maintenance. Hygiene status of children is an index of national investment in the development of its man power. It is influenced by social, familial and individual factors as well as the children's knowledge of health on personal hygiene, comfort and basic needs. The utility of games is as a teaching strategy of health professionals. The main objectives of the study were to assess existing level of awareness regarding healthy habits among school children and to check the effect of Modified snake & ladder game in improving the awareness of children regarding healthy habits. Research design selected for this study was pre experimental one group pretest posttest design with a sample size of 60. Samples of the study were given opportunity to play and earn awareness through the modified snake & ladder game. Their awareness was assessed before and after the game section. Data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics such as mean, standard deviation and chi square test. In data analysis the mean of pre-test score was 13.83 and mean of post-test score was 18.63. The mean difference was 4.8. The standard deviation of pre-test stress score was 01.07 and post-test stress score was 01.60. The calculated' 't' value was 21.24, which was greater than the table value(1.67).The study concluded that snake and ladder game was effective in improving the awareness of school children on healthy habits.

Effect of outdoor games among school children in Northern Gujarat, India.

Outdoor play works as an important tool for the children education. Providing a natural learning environment for children helps them to have an active and fulfilling life. Also, higher levels of attention and well-being are promoted when children play in green outdoor spaces. The importance of play for children's healthy development is grounded in a strong body of research. The study used an experimental research methodology, and data was obtained from 60 school-aged children using a purposive sample strategy and a checklist. The mean, standard deviation, and chi square test were used to analyze the data. After giving act out method, majority (85%) of the school age children had adequate knowledge, 15% of the school children had moderate knowledge regarding outdoor games and its importance. In data analysis the mean of pretest score was 6.43 and mean of post test score was 15.88. The mean difference was 9.45. Post test mean was more than pretest mean, which indicate the effectiveness of actout method on deficiency of outdoor game among school children. The standard deviation of pretest knowledge score was 3.9; the post test knowledge score was 2.47. The computed 't' value was 16.1, the DF was 59, and the P value was 1.67, all of which are significant. Religion, monthly income, and the age of the children all had an impact on the calculated chi square value. According to the findings of this study, the act out method was successful in boosting understanding about the lack of outdoor games among school-aged children.

Effectiveness of structured teaching Programme on knowledge regarding prevention of congenital anomalies among staff nurses at selected hospitals, Jaipur

Pregnancy period is the most exciting and remarkable time for mother because she used to dream acute and healthy baby. Whatever the antenatal mother consumes, it affects the fetus. Aims and Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme regarding prevention of congenital anomalies by comparing pre-test post-test knowledge score. Methodology: quantitative research approach with one group pre-test post-test design was used. 200 staff nurses were selected with purposive sampling technique data were collected with structured questionnaire.Result: Overall mean of pre-test score is 15.3 whereas the mean of post-test score is 26 with 10.7 mean differences the standard deviation of pre-test was 1.71 whereas in post-test the standard deviation was 1.66 The calculated value of t‘ is 63.61 at the 0.05 level of significance and the tabulated value of ‗t‘ is 1.96 at the 0.05 level of significance on 199 degree of freedom. The calculated value is higher than the tabulated value so we can say that the structured teaching programme on prevention of congenital anomalies can enhance the knowledge of staff nurses. Gender, professional qualification and working experience were had significant association with knowledge level. Summary and Conclusion: STP improve the knowledge of staff nurses regarding prevention of congenital anomalies.

A COMPARATIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WHATSAPP BASED SELF-CARE INFORMATION WITH THE MANUAL MODE OF INFORMATION AMONG ASTHMATIC PATIENTS ON QUALITY OF LIFE.

An experimental factorial research design was used to compare an effectiveness of WhatsApp based self-care information and manual mode of information among asthmatic patients on quality of life. 10 adult asthma patients between 18-55 years of age were selected randomly in the study at the outpatient department of respiratory medicine. Patients were divided in WhatsApp based self-care information group and manual mode of self -care information group. The operational information in the form of “Asthma self-care information manual” was distributed by the researcher to manual mode of self-care information group in the preferred language of patient after collecting pre-test data from patients. For WhatsApp based self-care information group, the operational information was communicated through WhatsApp messenger app in 15 days to asthma patients after collecting pre-test score of patients. Post-test score of Quality of life of these patients was assessed again after 6 months of intervention. The mean of pre-test score for manual mode of self-care information patients is 117.5 and WhatsApp mode of information patient is 119.7. Mean of Post–test score is 167 and 168.8 respectively. This shows that post-test score is improved for both the group patients. The calculated t values was 1.148 which is less than the tabulated value hence the research hypothesis is accepted which states that WhatsApp based self-care information effective than the Manual mode of self-care information among asthmatic patients on quality of life

DOES COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION (CAI) WORK BETTER THAN TRADITIONAL TEACHING IN IMPROVING LEARNING BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS AMONG TENTH-GRADE STUDENTS?

The present study intended to compare Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) and traditional method of teaching biological concepts to tenth class students in terms of their achievement. Microsoft PowerPoint software was utilized in CAI method to instruct students whereas the traditional method consisted of chalk & talk method with non-electronic teaching aids. The experiment was conducted on 50 students of a tenth class, divided into control and experimental group with a strength of 25 each. To compare the achievement of students Criterion-Referenced Tests (CRTs) were prepared and used before and after the instructional period. The findings revealed that there is a significant difference in means of pre-test scores and post-test scores of both groups, and when comparing post-tests of the control and experimental group, CAI has been favoured significantly in terms of achievement. Moreover, students of the CAI group overwhelmingly appreciated CAI method of teaching.

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BACKGROUND Many students attending ENT clinical postings were found to have difficulty in conceptualising the 3-dimensional (3 D) anatomy of the ear, nose and throat. Students in project-based learning (PBL) classrooms obtained higher scores than students in traditional classrooms. PBL using clay model and modelling compound have been successfully used to improve the 3 D anatomical understanding in medical students. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of PBL over lecture in the acquisition of 3 D anatomical knowledge among third-year undergraduate medical students and also to understand the student perception towards PBL. METHODS This quasi-experimental study was done at GMC, Ernakulam among 84 third-year undergraduate medical (MBBS) students who had given consent for the study. They were divided into 3 batches according to roll numbers (28 students in each). Two topics in ENT anatomy were selected. 14 students of one batch attended lecture class, while the remaining 14 attended PBL class. This was repeated for the remaining two batches. In the next week, a cross-over was given for the second topic. Pre-test and post-test for both topics were administered to all the students before and after the sessions. Feedback regarding the student perceptions about PBL was obtained. RESULTS There was a statistically significant difference between the mean of pre-test and post-test scores (p values of 0.001) in both lecture and PBL groups in both topics. The mean of pre-test scores of the lecture group and PBL in both topics did not show any significant difference. There was a statistically significant difference between the mean of post-test scores in the case of nose topic (p value 0.004). 88% of students had a favourable view of PBL as a teaching methodology. There was no statistically significant difference across the genders in their perception of the PBL as a teaching-learning method. (p value 0.314) CONCLUSIONS The study shows that both PBL and lecture brought about significant change in the knowledge level of the student. The students had a favourable opinion regarding PBL as a teaching method. However, PBL was not found to be more beneficial than conventional lecture in the acquisition of knowledge. KEY WORDS Anatomy Education; Medical Education; Project-Based Learning; Didactic Lecture.

Evaluating the effectiveness of 'AETCOM Module' on the medical interns posted in peripheral health centres of a tertiary care medical college in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.

ABSTRACTIntroduction:Effective communication skills between doctor and patient leads to enhanced patient satisfaction, better compliance to treatment and improved health outcomes.Aims and Objectives:To evaluate the effectiveness of Attitude, Ethics and Communication (AETCOM) module in improving the communication skills of the interns posted in peripheral health centres after methodical training and approach.Methods:A Module based interventional study was conducted among the medical interns posted in in the months of December 2019 and February 2020 at Rural Health Training Center (RHTC) and Urban Health Training Center (UHTC). The tool used to assess the interns was Kalamazoo Essential Element Communication checklist (KEEC) based on Kalamazoo Consensus Statement (KCS) comprising 7 components.Statistical Analysis:The difference in the means of pre test scores and post test scores were analyzed for statistical significance using Paired T test (p value < 0.05 considered significant).Results:The post-test scores were higher when compared to the pre-test scores with regard to batch, gender, mother tongue, center where the interns were posted and type of batch and these findings were statistically significant. Females had better competencies of opening discussion, understanding the patient’s perspective, reaching agreement and providing appropriate enclosure to discussion than males and it was found to be statistically significant.Conclusion:AETCOM Module is effective in improving the communication skills of the medical students, which in turn will prevent malpractices and litigations against doctors in the near future.

Impact of Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract Approach with Collaborative Lesson Research on Year Four Pupils’ Proficiency in Perimeter

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the concrete-pictorial-abstract (CPA) approach developed based on the Collaborative Lesson Research (CLR) cycles can positively impact Year Four pupils’ proficiency in perimeter. Counterbalanced design was used with pre- and post-test in every CLR cycle. The participants involved were three groups of pupils totaling 115 pupils and a group of three teachers. The sampling used was cluster random sampling. A paired-samples t test was used to determine whether there is a significant difference between the pre- and post-test for each CLR cycle while a one-way ANOVA test was used to analyze if there is an increase in proficiency from the first, second and third CLR cycles. The results indicated that there was an increase in the mean post-test scores compared to the mean of pre-test scores and the mean difference between the first, second and third CLR cycles. In conclusion, the CLR cycle carried out helped teachers in developing better teaching plans based on the CPA approach as well as enhancing pupils’ proficiency in the perimeter.

PSYCHORELIGIOUS THERAPY INCREASE SELF-ESTEEM OF LUPUS SURVIVORS AT KUPU PARAHITA INDONESIA FOUNDATION

Lupus is a disease of thousand faces with various clinical manifestations and can interfere survivor's appearance, activity, and life. It can cause an inability to realize the strengths and positives that survivors have. This study's aim was to determine the psychoreligious therapy effect on the self-esteem of lupus survivors at Kupu Parahita Indonesia Foundation. The method used was quasi-experimental without a control group with One-group pretest-posttest design on 16 lupus survivors at Kupu Parahita Indonesia Foundation, selected by simple random sampling according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Respondents were given psychoreligious therapy videos for a month, every weekend with 4 videos in total. We measured the respondent’s self-esteem using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) which was translated into Indonesian before and after therapy (Cronbach alpha=0.7, validity=0.422-0.63). The results showed that mean of pre-test score was 27.44, the post-test was 31.94, and the data were normally distributed (p&gt;0.05). The results of the paired T-test showed a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores (p=0.000). In conclusion, the administration of psychoreligious therapy increases the self-esteem of lupus survivors at Kupu Parahita Indonesia Foundation.

IMPROVING CRITICAL READING ABILITY, LEARNING AUTONOMY, AND LEARNING PARTICIPATION THROUGH KAHOOT! APPLICATION

This research is aimed at finding out whether the use of Kahoot! application can increase the students’ critical reading ability, learning autonomy, and their learning participation in Critical Reading learning process. This research was conducted at the English Education Program Study of IAIN Surakarta involving 36 students as the research subjects. This classroom action research consisted of 2 cycles; 5 meetings for each cycle, with 1 pre-test and 2 post-tests. Based on the research results, it can be found out that the mean of pre-test scores is 25.56, the mean of post-test 1 is 44.39, and the mean of post-test 2 is 66.17; it means that the use of Kahoot! application can increase the students’ critical reading ability. The results of the questionnaire consisting of 9 indicators show that the use of Kahoot! application can increase the students’ learning autonomy. Furthermore, results from observation also show that the students’ learning participation increased during the learning process when Kahoot! application was applied. The students also assumed that the use of Kahoot! application can increase their learning participation.

EKULIAH WEBSITE FOR TEACHING WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC SITUATION

The teaching and learning process during the pandemic requires adjustments and the use of adequate learning alternatives in providing material to students in brave classes. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of using the ekuliah website as a learning medium for third semester students in the D-III Accounting study program at Politeknik Harapan Bersama in studying descriptive text material during the COVID-19 pandemic situation. This research is a true experimental study that uses two class groups as research objects. Pre-test was given to both class groups in order to determine the initial competencies possessed by students. The two class groups were then taught descriptive text material with different treatments. The treatment was carried out using the conventional method for the comparison class group and the use of the ekuliah website media for the experimental class group. After the post-test was held at the end of the treatment, the test results experienced a significant increase in the average score for the comparison class group of 2.4 points (mean of pre-test score was 72.6 and post-test was 75) and 6.9 points (mean of pre-test score was 76 and post-test was 82.9) for the experimental class. It can be said that learning descriptive text material for third semester students of the D-III Accounting Study Program at Politeknik Harapan Bersama using the ekuliah website is effective in improving learning outcomes.