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Analyzing the effects of animated videos on listening skill: A learning style perspective
Full text linkThis research aimed to examine the effect of watching animated video on listening skill of students with different learning style. This research used quantitative research as the method. The researcher conducted quasi-experimental. Both classes consist of 30 students. The finding of this study revealed that there is significant difference with the significant value (sig. 0000 < .05; f-obtained > f-table, 26.690 > 4.001). it can be concluded that there is significant difference in listening skill between students who are taught by using watching animated video and that those taught by using story telling for eight grade students of MTsN 6 Blitar. The experimental group achieve better result on their listening test watching animated video is effective in teaching listening for visual, and auditory, but it is not effective for kinesthetic students
Illocutionary speech acts and language style analysis of Biden's speech at the Eid Al-Fitr celebration in 2022
No full textIslamic issues have always been intriguing topics to discuss, especially in the Western world, where Islam is a minority religion. It is more prominent and becomes the center of public attention when a person of political power delivers the issue. For such a reason, this paper seeks to analyze Biden's speech when hosting a reception of the Eid Al-Fitr celebration in the east room of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 2, 2022. His speech is examined through Searle’s illocutionary speech act and Keraf’s language styles theory. A qualitative approach was applied in this study. The present study finds that according to Searle’s theory, Biden’s speech was mostly assertive. It was because he wanted to assert Eid Al-Fitr as a sign of the end of Ramadan as well as to appreciate Muslim Americans’ contributions to the state. Furthermore, Biden utilizes five classifications of language styles: climax, anticlimax, parallelism, antithesis, and repetition (epizeuxis, anaphora, and anadiplosis). Consequently, by employing various language styles to emphasize important messages, Biden's speech can positively influence Muslim American citizens
The Effect of Project-Based Learning on Reading Comprehension Achievement of Junior High School Students
Full text linkThis research investigates the effectiveness of project-based learning in enhancing students' understanding abilities in the context of English language learning. Many students face challenges in achieving high levels of proficiency in comprehending written texts. To address this issue, the study explores the impact of project-based learning, which involves authentic tasks, on improving students' overall comprehension skills. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, the study was conducted with eighth-grade students at a junior high school in Surabaya, East Java. The experimental group received instruction in Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR), while the control group engaged in Project-Based Learning (PBL). The objective of this investigation was to assess the efficacy of project-based learning in fostering students' comprehension skills through rigorous statistical analysis. The findings reveal a positive influence of project-based learning on students' understanding levels. These results suggest that project-based learning is a recommended approach for teaching language skills, enabling students to enhance their comprehension abilities through engagement in authentic project tasks
Early childhood bilingualism: Straddling the divide between Pseudoscience and evidence-based practice
Full text linkMany parents in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context such as Indonesia might have held to the belief of the golden age for learning language, as evidenced by the proliferation of the so-called international preschools in which subjects are taught in English or Chinese. In the realm of language acquisition, this “the younger the better” belief is still debatable among the scholars in the field, with some demonstrating the success of children’s early exposure to foreign languages and others who dismissed it as a myth. Thus, this brief article set out to view the debate under the lens of philosophy, particularly that of Popper’s pseudoscience perspective in order to decide whether early childhood bilingualism is pseudoscientific or an evidence-based practice. The article concludes that it might be too early to call early childhood bilingualism a myth, and proposes practical recommendations for parents with young children
Interlingual and Intralingual Interferences in EFL Students’ Writing: A Case Study at Aphrodite English Club
No full textThis study aims to determine the type and the factors of interference that occur in EFL students' writing. This research used a qualitative method with a case study research design in this study. The subjects of this study consisted of one writing skills teacher and 6 grade 3 students from the Aphrodite English Club. In collecting data, there are three research instruments used, i.e., observation, documentation analysis, and interviews. Then, the data will be analysed using three ways of data reduction, presenting the data in tabular and transcript form and the last step is making conclusions. The results showed that the type of interference often occurs in EFL students is interlingual interference; students make many grammars error that occurs because of the influence of the structure of the first language on the target language. In intralingual interference, students made many mistakes in incomplete language structures, including the absence of appropriate sentence prepositions. Two factors are behind interference, i.e., the internalisation of culture and the student's lack of motivation to study writing in English
English Derivational morphology: Challenges and Teaching Considerations for non-native speakers
Full text linkThis paper has a twofold purpose: to raise awareness on the complexity of the acquisition of English derivational morphology, and to suggest ways to approach its teaching in the language classroom. Understanding morphology is important because of its impact on other areas of language; however, some authors posit that its explicit instruction is limited in schools. Based on a thorough but comprehensible description of English morphology, we present eight aspects that may be challenging for English Language Learners followed by pedagogical strategies to address them. This way, we hope to offer linguistic insights that can aid the teaching of English as a foreign language and close the gap between linguistic research and the classroom setting
Two English Teachers’ Narratives of Professional Growth: Major Stories and Critical Events
Full text linkThe academic journey for advanced degree is challenging. It reflects the professional endeavours of those who take the route. This study explored life-stories of two EFL teachers who were pursuing their advanced degree (doctoral degree) for their career advancement. The guiding question for this inquiry is related to the stories and challenges and the impacts of the challenges on the participants’ professional growth. The data were collected in the form of narratives from interviews with the two participants. Supporting documents related to the participants’ experiences were also collected. The data were analysed in the framework of critical event analysis. Thus, the life-stories of the participants were identified in terms of episodes and events. The major stories of challenges were identified by looking at the emerging themes. The transformation and changes in their professional identities were identified by looking at the critical events intertwining in the narratives. The narratives of the two participants indicated that the challenges they faced have contributed to their professional transformation as teachers and researchers
The use of Google Translate on EFL students' language use in Writing and Attitudes
Full text linkThis study explores students' attitudes towards GT, the impact of GT on their language use in writing, and the benefits and drawbacks associated with its uses. The research design employed a qualitative approach to gather data through writing tasks and questionnaires. The findings indicate that the use of GT did not significantly degrade the quality of language use in students' writing. The occurrence of spelling, word choice, and grammatical mistakes was minimal, demonstrating that GT had a positive impact on language acquisition and writing skills. Moreover, students showed positive attitudes towards GT, considering it beneficial for their writing and preferring it over other translation apps. The benefits of GT in writing included vocabulary expansion, time-saving, and increased confidence, while drawbacks included potential grammatical errors, incorrect translations, and dependency on the tool. Educators are recommended to promote responsible GT use and provide error corrective advice. More research on effective GT integration in writing lessons is recommended
The perception of students towards ChatGPT in the University of Bengkulu: A descriptive study
Full text linkThe rapid advancement of AI technologies, particularly ChatGPT, is reshaping the educational landscape. Understanding how students perceive these technologies is crucial for their effective integration into academic environments. This study aims to investigate students' perceptions of ChatGPT's role in supporting academic tasks, such as learning, research, and assignments at the University of Bengkulu. A descriptive survey design was employed, utilizing structured questionnaires based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Responses from 75 students across various faculties were analyzed using descriptive statistics and ANOVA to explore perceptions regarding ChatGPT’s usefulness, ease of use, and ethical considerations. The results indicate that students view ChatGPT as moderately useful, particularly for saving time on assignments and research tasks. However, there are ethical concerns, notably about plagiarism, and a demand for better training on the ethical use of AI. ChatGPT is perceived as a valuable tool in enhancing academic efficiency, but there is a need for comprehensive training to address ethical challenges in its use