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SECONDARY STUDENTS’ PARTICIPATION THROUGH EDMODO

IN LEARNING SPEAKING WITH FLIPPED CLASSROOM

Marlisha Nisa Fatur Rahma

, Mansyur Srisudarso

, Fauzi Miftakh

1,2,3

Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang

Jl. HS. Ronggo Waluyo, Puseurjaya, Telukjambe Timur, Kota Karawang 41361

Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

This study aims to determine the extent to which students understand English learning by using

Edmodo in Flipped classroom media. To find out students' experiences in speaking skills, there are

many features that can be used or utilized by Edmodo in Flipped classroom. The method used is

Narrative inquiry with a qualitative approach. The sample used in this study was only 3 students

taken from one class. The data analysis used consisted of data reduction, data display, and

conclusion. First, Emodo media is very helpful in the online learning process. With Edmodo media,

students can easily access and carry out learning activities, especially discussing speaking skills in

the Flipped classroom. Second, for the past 1 year several schools have implemented a flipped

classroom system where students are required to take part in online and offline teaching and

learning activities. And finally, Edmodo media can make students independent in learning English.

Students can learn on their own without the help of a teacher when they understand the use of

Edmodo, students can immediately practice their speaking skills with the features available on

Edmodo.

Keywords: edmodo; flipped classroom; speaking skill

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 CC BY-SA International License.

INTRODUCTION

In education today, there are still a lot of students that are less interested in their

academics. As a result, learning becomes entirely teacher-focused. Students have trouble

developing themselves in relation to the subjects being taught since teacher-oriented

learning alone results in a lack of student knowledge of the content being taught. A teacher

can recognize and define problems, analyze and formulate problems, formulate problems,

formulate problems, and then take corrective actions against existing problems during

learning through the application of appropriate learning designs. Teachers can then find

solutions to problems by applying the stages of research conducted in the classroom during

the lesson cycle. The educator can then come to a conclusion and assess how well the

changes worked.

The concept of Edmodo learning media, which is based on the flipped classroom,

was chosen to enhance teacher effectiveness and student learning outcomes because it

makes it simpler for teachers to create and manage virtual classes so that students can

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connect with classmates and teachers whenever and wherever they like. Balasubramanian

and Jayakumar (2014). The flipped classroom, also known as reverse class, is a type of

learning style that calls for participation from the students. Before classes begin, students

complete homework assignments as part of the flipped classroom learning process. In

class, students complete assignments, debate the topic, and work on difficulties they don't

understand (Subagia, 2017).

According to research by Balasubramanian, Jaykumar, and Fukey (2014) titled

"Students' Preferences Toward the Use of Edmodo as a Learning Platform to Create a

Responsible Learning Environment," Edmodo is a free and secure educational learning

network that is used to give teachers a simple way to create and manage online classroom

communities and allow students to connect and work with their classmates' teachers

wherever they are. According to research by Sezer and Esenay (2022) titled The impact of

flipped classroom approach on critical thinking skills of nursing students, it is crucial for

undergraduate programs in nursing to incorporate creative approaches. One such approach

is the reverse classroom method, which can help students' metacognitive learning

strategies. In their study titled "Students' attitude: Key to understanding the improvement

of their academic outcomes in a flipped classroom environment," Carmen, Martnez,

Liceran, and Garca-Mart (2022), The motivation of students and their academic

achievement have been proved in recent years to benefit from the flipped classroom

approach. based on Matius's (2017) research, "Edmodo mediated English speaking

resources for nursing students," which was based on his own research. Being a professional

nurse today means having the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patients with

high-quality medical care. This medical service includes the ability to speak English

fluently with individuals from all backgrounds and countries.

A study by Balasubramanian, Jaykumar, and Fukey (2014) found no significant

differences between online standard lecturing and the flipped classroom technique

designed for a portion of pediatric nursing education. According to Sezer and Esenay's

research from 2022, students regard Edmodo to be a wonderful and user-friendly social

learning platform that makes taking online classes fun. The findings of this study may

prompt educators to reconsider how they run their classrooms. According to Carmen,

Martnez, Liceran, and Garca-(2022) Mart's research, a student's attitude is a crucial factor

in encouraging more and better learning, which enhances performance. The results of the

pre-test and post-test show that students improve more in terms of their score after taking

the online course, according to research done by Matius (2017). The majority of

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individuals demonstrate growth in their comprehension. In the conclusion, the author

hopes that the created model can serve as a tool for better teaching English speaking to

students.

Several research on the use of Edmodo have been conducted on the basis of

numerous earlier studies. However, there are variations in the findings of earlier

investigations. The author chose the subject of using Edmodo with a flipped classroom as

part of its utilization due to the disparity in the study's results. According to a number of

earlier studies, no study has particularly looked at the utilization of Edmodo in a flipped

classroom. Researchers are drawn to studying how "high school student participation using

Edmodo learning media in the classroom is reversed" due to the association between the

use of class-based Edmodo. By employing the flipped classroom model to teach Speaking

English, this study seeks to ascertain the degree to which students in SMAN 6 Karawang

use Edmodo.

METHOD

This study uses qualitative. The research subjects were students of SMA Negeri 6

Karawang class XII Science 4. The population of the students was 2 girls and 1 boy. The

data taken consists of the number of students' participation in the implementation of

learning using Edmodo. Instruments made in the form of interviews and writing reflective

journals are given several questions that must be answered by students. Data analysis uses

according to Miles & Huberman in the form of data reduction, data display, and

conclusion.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

This section contains an explanation of the discussion based on research questions.

Results of interviews conducted with three (3) grade 12 students. This general study is

based on how students' experiences in the classroom are reversed with learning to speak

English through Edmodo.

According to the findings of the conducted interviews with students, the usage of

Edmodo media based on the flipped classroom was highly beneficial in the teaching and

learning of English. Because the resources or tests can be downloaded and viewed

frequently, Edmodo's capabilities can assist students in carrying out English learning

activities. Because Edmodo's material looked similar to other social media platforms, the

students found its aesthetic to be very appealing. Because it may be done anywhere and at

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any time, the use of Edmodo media is incredibly flexible. Outside of class, it may aid

pupils in their English-language learning.

From the interview's findings, there are benefits to using Edmodo media, one of

which is that it is simple and straightforward to use. The learning method is simple to use

with Edmodo anywhere, at any time. There are numerous features available since, in the

opinion of Edmodo students, it has an excellent appearance. Due to the fact that Edmodo

media is used online, there are additional drawbacks with the platform, such as the need for

computers, cellphones, and internet restrictions. There are still some pupils who cannot

access Edmodo media because they lack sufficient laptops and telephones. The utilization

of a lot of network resources and internet quotas is still a barrier to accessing Edmodo

media.

The findings of the reflective journal's findings, using Edmodo material presents no

problems. Students believe that Edmodo is incredibly beneficial for both teachers and

students. There are no issues with completing projects, gathering films, taking tests, or

awarding incentives. However, there is a challenge for a teacher who wishes to offer a

lesson on Edmodo, namely that the lesson is only briefly explained to the pupils. Edmodo

media significantly restricts how much time each user can utilize. Because Edmodo media

is used online, impediments to using it include laptops, cellphones, and internet quotas.

There are still some pupils who cannot access Edmodo media because they lack sufficient

laptops and smartphones. he need of a lot of network resources and internet quotas is still a

barrier to accessing Edmodo media. Online learning is one of the online learning methods

that is accomplished using the internet network, according to Mustofa et al. (2019:153).

Students are thought to have improved as a result of utilizing Edmodo media to develop

speaking skills since it is simpler for them to do so because they can see the dialogue text

that needs to be delivered. Students are required to watch an English dialogue video and

listen to an English conversation without a video to start the class.

It was discovered via the reflective notebook that certain students really enjoyed

participating in speaking lessons. Create assignments, tests, and prizes are just a few of the

many tools available in Edmodo. They are overjoyed that studying English is now simpler

thanks to Edmodo media. Additionally, there is a ton of information that may be reviewed

at home. Different definitions of speaking have been offered by experts. According to

Tarigan (1985), speaking is the act of expressing one's thoughts, ideas, and feelings

through the use of articulation sounds or words. Speaking, in general, is the most complex

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kind of human activity since it draws on a wide range of biological, psychological,

neurological, semantic, and linguistic elements.

CONCLUSION

In line with the study's findings, students claimed that Edmodo media, which is

based on a flipped classroom, assisted them in learning to speak English. Students may be

inspired to learn because they believe Edmodo material to be more interactive. The social

media-like Edmodo function keeps pupils from getting easily bored while they are

studying. Students can quickly access educational resources by downloading and playing

the class-based Edmodo media several times. Anywhere and at any time, Edmodo Media

can be used in a flipped classroom setting. The ability to connect Edmodo media to other

programs like YouTube, Zoom, and others enhances the learning experience. The ability to

connect Edmodo media to other programs like YouTube, Zoom, and others makes the

learning process more seamless. However, there are still certain challenges with its

utilization. For example, using Edmodo media requires a smartphone or laptop, a

reasonably strong network, and a sizable amount of internet capacity.

SUGGESTION

Hopefully this journal can be helpful for readers, especially for writers. And also can

help the next generation who are interested in reading my journal.

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