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The Applying of Cognitive Strategy Instruction in Writing (CSIW) To Increase the students’ Writing Abilities
Get PDFThis research is based on students' problems related to learning English, especially writing English. this is due to the very poor quality of their writing. therefore, the purpose of this study was to find out whether the use of strategy CSIW in learning English can help improve students' writing skills in class X TITL B SMK Negeri 2 Parepare.
The researcher applied a pre-experimental method using a one-group pre-test and post-test design, using the sample X TITL B, which consisted of 36 students from SMK Negeri 2 Parepare by using cluster sampling of 72 students from the population.
The results of the data analysis showed that the students' writing ability increased significantly. This is indicated by the average score of students from the pre-test results (48.77) and the average score of students from the post-test is 80.03. This indicated that the writing ability of students in class X TITL B at SMK Negeri 2 Parepare has progressed by the use of the strategy CSIW to improve students' descriptive writing skills. This is proved by the t-test value (3.11) which is higher than the t-table value (1.689)
Students’ Anxiety in Speaking Class: An Investigation in Online and Offline Learning System
Get PDFThis study aims to investigate English Education students speaking anxiety in both online and offline learning contexts. This study did a further investigation about the strategies they use to cope with their anxiety when doing public speaking in both online and offline contexts. Although there is a lot of research regarding speaking anxiety has been done by the researchers both in Indonesia and other countries, there are still limited studies discussing speaking anxiety in education especially in both offline and online learning among English education students in Indonesia. This study employed a qualitative method. The data were collected through interviews with two students from a private university in Indonesia. The findings showed that both participants were less anxious when they do public speaking in the online context than in offline one. Furthermore, it was also found that these participants only used one strategy to overcome their anxiety (i.e., preparation) for online public speaking; and used more strategies (i.e., relaxation, preparation, positive thinking, audience depreciation, concentration, and resignation) to deal with offline speaking anxiety. Therefore, it is implied that through these coping strategies
English Teachers’ Competence toward the Students Achievement
Get PDFThis study was conducted to determine the competence of teachers in learning English and the inhibiting factors for learning English during the Covid-19 pandemic at smk yppp Wonomulyo. This research was conducted in August and September 2021 using a mix method through interview data collection techniques for English teachers at smk yppp Wonomulyo and collecting several documents related to teacher competence. As well as giving tests to students as quantitative data. Based on the results of the study, it is known that the competence of English teachers during the covid-19 pandemic at smk yppp Wonomulyo is good, the teacher has implemented designing, implementing and evaluating learning even though learning is done online, making strategies that are in accordance with online learning, teachers must make emergency rpp and evaluate learning despite the many shortcomings and difficulties in carrying out online learning. The inhibiting factors for learning English during the covid-19 pandemic are the lack of availability of learning resources, there are still students who do not have an Android cellphone, limited internet quota, there are still many students who are ignorant of online learning
The Analysis of Politeness Strategies in Buginese Bone Language
Get PDFThis study was aimed to investigate the kind politeness strategies used by Buginese Bone in several situations. The source of data was verbal utterances by Buginese Bone. This study used pragmatic study especially theory of politeness by Brown and Levinson. It also used the qualitative descriptive method. The writer used observation by recording and note-taking providing the technique of collecting data. The result of the study showed that the types of politeness strategies used in Buginese Bone are; Negative Politeness, Off-record which found in the interaction between strangers, local inhabitants, family members, superior and subordinate. While, positive politeness is appeared in the interaction between friends. The implication of this research was intended for making good interaction when interacting to other people. The writers also suggest that for further research to investigate the same field in terms of semantics
An Exploration students' motivations in improving their English skill: Karawang Junior Islamic Boarding School Case
Get PDFOne of the important factors in supporting the achievement of the following characteristics of successful learning in English is motivation in learning English. The definition of motivation itself is the combined effect of effort and a desire to accomplish the goal. However, Indonesia that has a lot of diversity is not easy in realizing equal learning success in each region. The diversity of learning systems in Indonesia is also one of the interesting things to study. One of the researchers' concerns in this study is the learning system in Islamic boarding schools. In order that, tThis study aims at Exploring Secondary Students’ Motivation in Accomplish Successful English Language Learning. The student's behaviour, cognitive, and emotional will be carefully investigated. As this research concerns on students' motivations, this research tends to use a research case study at junior high school students. A qualitative method trough questionnaire is used in this research. The result shows that students' interest in learning English in schools based on Islamic boarding schools is not too high, because it is proven in the next question which shows results that most students find it difficult to learn English. It is also proven that they feel that the environment in which they live, in other words, the pesantren has not been able to increase their students' interest in learning English. Teachers must be able to become facilitators to increase students' interest in learning Englis
Exploring Students and Teachers’ Anxiety in Learning English During Emergency Remote Teaching in Vocational High School in Bangli
Get PDFEnglish is one of the languages that are used in universal and the important thing to all people learnt nowadays. As an EFL learner learning English is not easy especially in a pandemic situation. The students cannot study face to face and should change into emergency remote teaching. In doing the online learning the students find difficulties such as they have a limited time in learning. The aimed of this study is to explore the anxiety level of students and teachers in learning English during emergency remote teaching. Therefore, study through online learning is a new thing for them. The method of this study was quantitative to collect the data. The data was done by doing the survey and giving a questionnaire that was develop based on FLACS. The participants of this study are 183 students of 10th grade and 4 teachers of English language in vocational high school in Bangli. The result of this study showed that the students’ anxiety was mildly anxious or it can be indicated as a moderate level of anxiety and for the teachers was relaxed or it can be indicated as a low level of anxiety. It can be concluded that the students in learning English not enjoyed but not nervous it is in the middle. For the teacher, they really relaxed in teaching English during the emergency remote teaching
Is it Truly Microteching Subject that can Push Students' Teaching Skill?
No full textThe research aims to find out the perception of English Education students toward the effectiveness of microteaching subject to support their teaching skills in terms of planning for the lesson plan and classroom management. The subject of this research was the English Language Education students 2016 of Sulawesi Barat University which consist of 5 participants who were selected by using purposive sampling method. This study used qualitative method in collecting data. The researcher conducted interview by using telephone and recorded it directly due to the government’s appeal to stay at home due to the soaring of covid-19 outbreak in Indonesia. Data collection was conducted on 16th May 2020 and 18th May 2020. This study revealed that microteaching subject is effective to support the teaching skills of English Education students of Sulawesi Barat University, both in preparing learning materials and also classroom management. The findings revealed that Students of English Education of Sulawesi Barat University gained knowledge from microteaching subject in TEFL II course and they believe that microteaching subject is a great importance to prepare them to face the actual teaching process situation. The result of this research is expected to give positive contribution for education field. The findings of this research are expected to provide useful information to educators as well as students. The results can be used to enlighten parties concerned on the impact of microteaching on teaching skills
The Utilization of E-Learning Model in Writing Class for University Context: Voices of the Lecturer and the Students
Get PDFThis study aims to find out how is the students’ and lecturer’s voices on the utilization of E-learning in teaching writing at Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare. E-learning can be a solution to various educational problems. In particular, the use of technology and information is actually believed to be able to improve the quality of learning, develop student skills, expand access to education and much more. The researchers intended to know how the utilization of e-learning specially in writing subject on pandemic era. It applied qualitative approach as a research design. The participants in this research are students of English education study program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare. The selected samples were interviewed to get deep information about implementation of e-Learning in teaching writing. The result showed there was negative and positive responses of the students and lecturer about the implementation of e-learning specially in writing subject. The researchers concluded that the implementation of e-learning in learning writing should be considered and adapt with the lecturer, students and the environment. The lecturers have to master and has a quality before conducting an e-learning for the students specially for the content and delivering the materials so, it would make the students would not faced a difficulties thing when they learn by e-learning. Other side is the big problem of the students was bad network
Boosting the Adult EFL literacy in Indonesian context: Revisiting the Universality of Schema Theory
Get PDFThis study explores the interplay of adult EFL learners’ reading ability and the universality of schema theory. The conceptual relationship between the two aspects are discussed in an attempt to provide better understanding of why this study is essential for Second Language Acquisition (SLA) audience, both the practitioners and the researchers. Content-based Instruction (CBI) and Traditional Instruction (TI) materials are applied to six groups of ESP (English for Specific Purposes) adult learners comprising Agriculture, Engineering and Economic classes which accommodate 25-27 students each. Utilizing classroom observation, the study reveals detail interactions which occur during the teaching and learning processes. The activation of schemata or background knowledge during the process of learning, specifically, reading skills is clearly shown in the CBI classes while such cognitive process does not seem to occur in the implementation of Traditional Instruction (TI) material. This leaves a substantial recommendation for future researchers and practitioners of SLA to incorporate schema theory in whatever design they are pursuing in relation to developing teaching instructions for Reading skills
Challenges and Teaching Strategies of English Teachers in Industrial Revolution 4.0 Era
No full textThis study aims to investigate the challenges and teaching strategies of English teachers in District Merauke. This study is a mix-method namely the combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. 16 English teachers as the participants in the study from six high schools in Merauke district namely Senior High School 1 Merauke, Senior High School 2 Merauke, Senior High School 3 Merauke, Vocational High School 3 Merauke, Senior High School YPK Merauke, and MA Al-Munawwaroh. Data collection instruments used were questionnaires and interviews. Questionnaires used consisted of 40 statements and the interview consisted of 14 questions related to challenges and strategy of teaching English in the era of industrial revolution 4.0. As a result, challenges in the teaching and learning process are, especially for online learning. Mostly the students are constrained in technology facilities and motivation of students. While for the strategy in teaching English in industrial revolution era 4.0, by motivating students about the importance of English, providing variations in learning such as the use of video, audio, practice variety questions, using the online application (WhatsApp, google classroom, google translate, zoom, google meet, etc). Besides, by using discussions, question and answer directly, blended learning method, discovery learning, using image media, audio Lingual Method, TPR, GT, using voice note. Thus, by merging cognitive, affective, and psychomotor processes. Besides, for strategies in creating interesting and creative learning in the era of industrial revolution 4.0, by using jokes, games, giving advice, giving praise, and collaborating with native speakers in online learning