Development of Peer Tutoring-based Worksheet in Elementary School to Enhance Students' Learning Outcomes in Indonesia Language

Authors

  • Muhammad Nurwahidin

    Department of Educational Technology, University of Lampung, Bandar Lampung 35145, Indonesia
  • Herpratiwi

    Department of Social Education, University of Lampung, Bandar Lampung 35145, Indonesia
  • Amrina Izzatika

    Department of Elementary Education, University of Lampung, Bandar Lampung 35145, Indonesia
  • Siti Samhati

    Department of Language Education in Indonesia, University of Lampung, Bandar Lampung 35145, Indonesia
  • Ulul Azmi Muhammad

    Department of History Education, University of Lampung, Bandar Lampung 35145, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i11.10979
Received: 9 July 2025 | Revised: 11 August 2025 | Accepted: 2 September 2025 | Published Online: 22 October 2025

Abstract

Many elementary students struggle with understanding and constructing procedural texts, which affects their overall Indonesian language proficiency, proved by the issue of poor comprehension and practical application of procedural texts among them. Present study aims to produce a valid, practical, and effective peer tutoring-based worksheet in enhancing students' learning outcomes in Indonesian language, including cognitive and psychomotor aspect. A developmental study using the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) model was applied, involving 87 fifth-grade students from three elementary schools in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia. The instruments included a validated test measuring cognitive and psychomotor skills, along with surveys and interviews to assess student and teacher perceptions. Data analysis involved N-gain calculations and paired sample t-tests. Results indicated significant enhancements in both cognitive (N-gain = 0.71, high; t-value = -19.461, statistically significant) and psychomotor aspects (N-gain = 0.60, moderate; t-value = -15.358, statistically significant). Teachers and students expressed high levels of interest and acceptance of the worksheet-based peer tutoring method. It means that integrating peer tutoring-based worksheets into the curriculum fosters interactive and student-centered learning, enhancing students' learning outcomes in Indonesian language, including cognitive and psychomotor aspect. Consequently, structured peer tutoring can serve as an effective instructional strategy, promoting deeper understanding and practical Indonesian language application.

Keywords:

Elementary School; Indonesia Language; Learning Outcomes; Peer Tutoring; Worksheet

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