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FUNCTIONS OF EUPHEMISM IN PUTU WIJAYA’S SHORT STORY GURU
Get PDFEuphemisms in the form of non-offensive or subtle expressions to replace the one felt to be insulting or unpleasant become guidelines in social interaction, essentially, using words with good meanings or intentions. Euphemism can also be interpreted as an expression that is not straightforward, the driving motive behind the development of pejorative, motivated by a natural human attitude, avoiding conflict by not hurting or offending other people. If there were no euphemisms, there might be depression or demeaning of meaning. This research is focused on the functions of euphemism in the short story entitled Guru written by Putu Wijaya with the concept of the functions of euphemism in speech acts. The research is conducted by descriptive qualitative method related to social phenomena, in this case the uses of euphemism either in a literary or social text. The results show that out of the 15 data obtained, there are 12 data referred to the function of euphemism as a means of speech refinement (80%), 2 as a means of diplomacy (13%, and 1 keeping something secret (6%)
CHARACTER BUILDING IMPLANTED IN ENGLISH LESSONS AS PRESCRIBED IN 2013 CURRICULUM
Get PDFThis study aimed at finding out the English teachers’ understanding of character building prescribed in 2013 Curriculum, the integration of character building in English teaching and learning, the reasons teachers apply certain character(s), and the challenges of the integration of character building in English teaching and learning. This is a qualitative study in a case study design. The participants were two English teachers of secondary school in Palembang. The data were collected through questionnaire, interview, observation, and documentation. The data of this study were analyzed qualitatively. The data obtained from the observations and interviews were analyzed through thematic analysis by identifying, classifying, arranging, and clarifying them. Data from documentation were read thoroughly and matched with criteria set. Data from questionnaire were classified based on the frequency of characters taught during classroom teaching. The results revealed that in understanding the character, the teachers were in the level of good and fair. It was found that there were 15 out of 18 characters taught, mostly in implicit manner; only 6 characters were explicitly mentioned in each lesson plan. The reason of applying the characters was due to the characters recommended matched with teaching materials taught. Teachers encountered challenges in determining the recommended character to teach and in managing students’ different characteristic
EVALUATION ON AN ENGLISH COURSEBOOK IN ONLINE LEARNING: VOICES FROM TEACHERS
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed how teaching and learning is implemented in Indonesia. To prevent the possibility of spreading the virus, students learn from home through online learning. The research is aimed at investigating teachers’ voices on the suitability of coursebook in online learning and teachers’ strategies to make the materials more relevant to teaching and learning context. Data gathered from four English teachers at SMAN 1 Indramayu, a public school situated in West Java, Indonesia, through closed and open questionnaires. The results showed that the coursebook was suitable to be used in online learning despite the fact that it was first used in traditional classrooms. To meet students’ needs and expectation, teachers adapted the materials by employing several strategies such as combining the materials with other resources, redesigning, and reordering
DESCRIPTIVE READING MATERIALS FOR TENTH GRADERS: PALEMBANG TOURIST DESTINATIONS
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to find out the validity, practicality and potential effect of the developed descriptive reading materials about Palembang tourist destinations for the tenth-graders of vocational high school¬. This study was conducted based on Akker (analysis, design, evaluation, and revision) development research design. The formative evaluation was consisted of self-evaluation, expert review, one-to-one evaluation, small group evaluation, and field trial. Formative evaluation was intended to find out the validity, practicality and potential effect of the product. The average validity score of the developed product was categorized as a very highly valid level. The practicality in one-to-one was at a highly practical level and small group evaluation was at a very high practical level. The reading test material was categorized as effective. It showed that in the reading test students exceeded the passing grade which was 75. In brief, descriptive reading texts of Palembang tourist destinations were able to help students know about tourist destinations. The developed product was appropriate for the tenth-graders of vocational high school, especially for tourism majoring
ANALYZING 'HATE SPEECH PHENOMENON' RESEARCH IN INDONESIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Get PDFThis study aims to analyze some hate speech phenomenon reviews in Indonesia. It compares how these two reviews are carried out to indicate how each source contributes and integrates the topic. The research uses a qualitative method with a systematic review. They were analyzed using a literature review matrix with the abstract data, such as author, years published, topic, and effects and findings. The PRISMA checklist (reporting guide for systematic review) is also applied to validate the observed systemic review. The research findings demonstrate that the clarity and transparency of the observed literature reviews need to be improved
A WEB-BASED ENGLISH INSTRUCTION BLUEPRINT DESIGN: AN APPLICATION OF ESP WRITING COURSE
Get PDFOne among many considerations that should be taken into consideration when moving a conventional face-to-face course to a web-based course is learners' needs, which are transformed into a research-informed blueprint. This study addressed the process of blueprint design resulting from the needs analysis process of design-based research. The objective is to describe the designe d blueprint set for a web-based English Writing course for nursing students in Indonesia. The blueprint consists of designs of learning approach, performance goals, learning tasks and feedback, instructional strategies, and web design modules and interface. The descriptive statistics were used to test 37 items scored by experts of ESP and Writing about the blueprint. The results of Expert Judgments showed that all items obtained mean at the ‘Good’ categories. It means that the blueprint can be used in conducting the next stage, which is website development
EXPLORING EFL TEACHERS’ NEW PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE OF GENRE-BASED APPROACH
Get PDFThis study aimed at exploring the EFL teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge of GBA and English instruction in the Indonesian context. The data were collected from 42 senior high school English teachers by making use of a set of questionnaires, interviews, and observations. The first type of data was analyzed through a response counting to calculate the scores and percentages, with which the categories of teachers’ knowledge were engineered. Meanwhile, the second type of data was analyzed by describing all indicators in the observation checklists (in the forms of spoken cycle and written cycle and four stages of teaching: building knowledge of the field, modeling of the text, joint construction of the text, and independent construction of the text). The data analysis reveals that the English teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge of GBA can be classified into two major groups: 38.1% English teachers had deep knowledge and 61.9% English teachers had shallow knowledge. In connection to the classroom teaching, teachers with these different levels of knowledge are identical in implementing the guidelines of spoken and written cycles. One of the essential implications is that both categories of EFL teachers need to understand theories of GBA and concepts of GBA used in the curriculum more in-depth as the reference and signpost to perform a better classroom teaching.
SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW OF A SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL: IMPROVING LITERACY IN ONLINE CLASSROOM LEARNING
Get PDFThis research is a systematic literature review research that can provide a clear picture of what has been investigated and what gaps require further research, then aims to overcome this problem by identifying, critically evaluating, and integrating the findings of all studies, and aiming not to just to gather all the evidence on the research question; it is also intended to support the development of evidence-based guidelines for practitioners. This study uses ten main articles to find out how to improve literacy in online classrooms. This main article was taken because it is related to the main objective of this research, namely improving literacy in online classroom learning, which we all know that we are living in the era of the Covid 19 pandemic, which forces us to change all the order of life including in the world of education. The result of this research is that there are seven things that can improve literacy in online classroom. There are scientific literacy and literacy learning opportunities, digital tools and using technology, students' creativity and creating new applications, online environments and content knowledge, teachers and students hold positive attitudes, teaching philosophy and pedagogical knowledge, and texts and resource's positive identity work
HOW LITERATE AM I ABOUT ASSESSMENT: EVIDENCE FROM INDONESIAN EFL PRE-SERVICE AND IN-SERVICE TEACHERS
Get PDFLanguage Assessment Literacy (LAL) for teachers is a pivotal content area which teachers must have for their prefessional development. Despite increasing interest in language assessment, research focusing on LAL of pre-service and in-service teachers, especially in Indonesian EFL context, has yet to receive due attention. Nevertheless, understanding pre-service and in-service teachers’ literacy of classroom assessment is essential for the quality of classroom assessment practice, hence the improvement of language learning and teaching. This study aimed to investigate Indonesian EFL pre-service and in-service teachers’ literacy of classroom assessment. Using a quantitative approach with ex-post facto research design, this study examined the extent of assessment literacy among EFL pre-service and in-service teachers. Participants were 60 English department students who have done teaching practicum courses and 41 in-service teachers in the Indonesian province of East Java. The finding revealed that the pre-service and in-service teachers perceived a moderate level of assessment literacy. Further, the two groups of participants demonstrated a statistically significant difference in overall assessment literacy, as well as in two of its dimensions, namely administering and scoring assessment results and alternative assessment. The findings of this study could shed light to the understanding of EFL pre-service and in-service teachers’ literacy of classroom assessment
THE IMPACTS OF CREATING YOUTUBE VIDEO PROJECT TO FACILITATE STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING
Get PDFNowadays, the education system has to meet the characteristics of 21st century skills, among others, the involvement of digital literacy, students’ centeredness, and critical thinking. This study depicts the impact of creating YouTube Video project to facilitate students’ critical thinking skill at which the qualitative case study is employed. Six third year students of English Department learning the topic of English for Medical are selected purposively. The interview questions analyzed thematically and documentation of YouTube Video processed descriptively using scoring rubric are utilized. The finding revealed that: (1) students were aware of the learning which is based on project and understand critical thinking; (2) students perceived creating YouTube video project in learning the topic of English for Medical as a tool to facilitate critical thinking skill; (3) students demonstrated their satisfactory improvement in English for Medical; and (4) students were aware of digital literacy to support their future career and lifelong learning. Meanwhile, the documentation of YouTube video shows that students’ video uploading onto YouTube were excellent in term of length, content accuracy, and presentation. Their works were weakened by their unfamiliarity of how to create an effective YouTube Video. Consequently, YouTube Video is unclear if it would be widely utilized, particularly, for those who intend to learn English for Medical. This implied that students’ critical thinking skill in creating a project needs improvement