Research on English Language Education

https://www.jurnal.uniraya.ac.id/index.php/Relation/issue/feed Research on English Language Education 2026-10-06T00:14:52+07:00 Tatema Telaumbanua relation@uniraya.ac.id Open Journal Systems <p align="justify">Relation Journal: Research on English Language Education adalah akses terbuka, jurnal peer-review yang menerbitkan penelitian asli dan tinjauan sastra di bidang pendidikan dan ilmu bahasa Inggris yang diterbitkan oleh LPPM Universitas Nias Raya. Jurnal ini bertujuan untuk mengakomodasi artikel hasil penelitian di bidang pendidikan bahasa Inggris serta mempromosikan pengembangan pengetahuan dan pemecahan masalah di lapangan dan untuk membuat karya ilmiah di bidang penelitian yang relevan dapat diakses oleh publik. Relation Journal: Research on English Language Education memiliki E-ISSN  2828-5522 dan P-ISSN 2715-1638 yang dikeluarkan oleh LIPI. Relation Journal: Research on English Language Education terdaftar di BRIN dan Juga GARUDA. Relation Journal: Research on English Language Education terbit dua kali setahun yakni bulan April dan Bulan Oktober.</p> https://www.jurnal.uniraya.ac.id/index.php/Relation/article/view/5588 DEVELOPMENT OF GENIALLY-BASED GAMIFIED INTERACTIVE LEARNING MEDIA TO ENHANCE THE ENGLISH LEARNING MOTIVATION OF EIGHTH-GRADE STUDENTS 2026-10-06T00:14:52+07:00 Budi Nur Rahman budi.nur.rahman@email.com

Low motivation to learn English among junior high school students is still associated with the dominance of lectures and textbooks and the scarcity of interactive media. This study aimed to develop gamified interactive learning media using Genially to enhance the learning motivation of eighth-grade students at SMP Al-Islam Krian, and to test its validity, practicality, and effectiveness. It was a research and development (R&D) study using the ADDIE model. Validation involved subject-matter, media, and instructional design experts. Trials involved nine students in a small group and 36 students in a large group using a pretest–posttest design on reading material. Data were collected through validation sheets, questionnaires, observation, and tests, and analyzed descriptively. Results showed a validity score of 96.07% (highly feasible) and a practicality score of 96.78%. Mean reading comprehension rose from 68.7 to 90.1, with an N-Gain of 0.69. Observations and student comments indicated increased enthusiasm, participation, and motivation. The media were declared valid, practical, and effective, making them a feasible option for English teachers.