The Effectiveness Of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Strategy Using Wordwall To Improve Students’ Reading Comprehension

Khusnah, Siti Zaujatun (2026) The Effectiveness Of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Strategy Using Wordwall To Improve Students’ Reading Comprehension. Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu Bahasa, 12 (03). pp. 1-13. ISSN 2988-6309

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Abstract

This study investigates the effects of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) strategies using Wordwall media to improve reading comprehension and to investigate students' perceptions of using this strategy. This research was conducted at SMP Negeri 15 Gresik using a mixed-methods approach that combined quantitative and qualitative data. A quasi-experimental design was used to measure students' reading comprehension between the experimental and control classes before and after the four-week intervention, while interviews were used to investigate students' perceptions of using this strategy.The results showed a significant improvement in the experimental class, with an average pretest score of 59 increasing to 77 on the posttest, an average increase of 18 points. The paired sample t-test showed a sig. (2-tailed) = 0.001 (< 0.05), which means it is statistically significant and indicates a real increase in students' reading comprehension abilities after the intervention. Meanwhile, the average score of the control class increased from 59 to 60.93, an increase of 1.93 points. The paired sample t-test showed a sig. (2-tailed) = 0.055 (> 0.05), which is not statistically significant. Furthermore, the independent sample t-test on the post-test scores between the two classes produced a sig. (2-tailed) = 0.001 (< 0.05) value, with a Cohen's d effect size = 1.45 (strong effect), confirming a significant difference where the improvement in the experimental class was higher than that in the control class. In addition, qualitative findings also show that this strategy succeeded in creating a positive learning experience, where students felt that PBL encouraged critical thinking and independence, while wordwall increased motivation and made the learning process more interactive and enjoyable through the wordwall media.This study concludes that the combination of PBL with wordwall media is an effective learning strategy for improving students' reading comprehension and demonstrates students' positive responses in using this strategy in the context of learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL). This study offers practical insights for educators seeking innovative approaches to language teaching and highlights the importance of integrating technology into active learning methods.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Problem Based Learning (PBL), Wordwall, Reading Comprehension
Subjects:	English Education Education
Divisions:	Faculty of Teacher Training and Education > English Education Study Program
Depositing User:	Siti Zaujatun Khusnah
Date Deposited:	09 Jul 2026 09:17
Last Modified:	09 Jul 2026 09:17
URI:	http://eprints.umg.ac.id/id/eprint/16367

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