IJET (Indonesian Journal of English Teaching)
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Inquiry Based Learning on Teaching Speaking to Students Second Semester of English Language Education
Full text linkGhe aims of this study to determine the implementation of inquiry based learning strategy in learning speaking on the materials speaking for specific purpose and analyze students' responses to the implementation of inquiry based learning strategy. This research is a type of field research, and the approach used is qualitative approach. The researcher obtained data by using the technique of observation checklist, questionnaires, and documentation. Then the researchers’ classified the data according to the identified problem. In addition, the data were compiled and then analyzed by using descriptive analysis method. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of inquiry based learning strategy in learning speaking can be implemented well in accordance with the existing concept. Implementation was done through the activities of students looking for or digging information about learning materials, teacher provide stimulus and motivation to students followed by giving questions to students by teachers. The next step teacher provide opportunities to students in turns to provide responses or practice a conversation have discussed by students in pairwork, and at the end of the lesson teacher provide learning conclusions and reinforcement of learning materials that have been implemented. Students’ response to the implementation of strategy inquiry based learning positive about the strategy applied in learning. It make student learning outcomes become increased
Error Analysis of Students’ Comment Writing in Online Learning at FLSP Class
Full text linkGrammatical errors are one of the issues that students face during the writing process. The main goal of this research was to discover the most common grammatical errors committed by FLSP students in comment writing at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang in 2021. The goal of this study was to distinguish, categorize, and display the percentage of students that committed each sort of error. The research approach employed was qualitative and descriptive methods. This study included 30 first semester students as participants in the Communication (A), Accounting (B), Elementary School Teachers (D), Psychology (J), Engineering at FLSP class of UMM. Documentation of student comment writing debate was utilized as the tool. The Surface Strategy Taxonomy, developed by Dulay et al., is used to assess all grammatical mistakes found in student comments in Canvas (LMS). According to the findings, there are a total of 230 errors. The most common error was omission (120 errors / 52.18 percent), followed by misformation (70 errors / 30.43 percent), addition (30 errors / 13.14 percent), and misordering (10 errors / 4.38 percent). Based on these findings, it can be inferred that students continue to struggle with understanding grammatical structures throughout the writing process
The Exploration of Need Analysis In English Language Teaching : Teaching Reading Skill
Full text linkNeeds analysis is generally believed to be important in ESP/EAP context because it enables practitioners and materials writers to find out about their real learners' needs. Therefore, the aim of the study is to explore the need analysis in teaching reading in English language teaching. Needs analysis has to be encouraged and leaners' needs has to be explored. Teacher has to be involved in doing the need analysis. The results demonstrate that EFL learners have difficulty in reading especially to comprehend the reading.
Keywords: need analysis, readin
Implementation of Task-based Learning in Teaching English in Indonesia: Benefits and Problems
Full text linkA variety of approaches exist in foreign language teaching and learning; Task-based Learning (TBL) is one of them. It is an innovative approach that is developed from the Communicative Approach. The concepts of TBL have proven successful in classrooms. In this study, the writer conducted a literature review of task-based learning in teaching English dealing with the benefits and problems in implementing this approach in Indonesia. This paper seeks to review Task-based Learning (TBL), covering the definition of 'task' and Task-based Learning (TBL), the characteristics and stages of TBL, the teacher and students' roles in Task-based Learning, and also the advantages and disadvantages of Task-based Learning. It also addresses the application, the benefits and problems of Task-based Learning in the sense of Indonesian EFL context. This will help educators and language teachers in Indonesia to attach more importance to the contextual differences when applying Task-based Learning in Indonesia
Evaluative Analysis on MOOC with LMS Based to Improve English Teachers’ Teaching Competences
Full text linkIn the 5th Industrial Revolution era, English teaching method blended with technology and information-based skills will be more noteworthy to improve English teachers’ teaching aptitudes. Here, the role of Non-Formal Training Institute (LKP) with its new teaching framework is very crucial to increase English teachers’ teaching competences in this industrial revolution era, improve their students’ attainment and advance their professional knowledge. To optimize this role, this research was conducted using Kirkpatrick's 4-level evaluation model, to assess the implementation of Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) with Learning Management System (LMS) based in non-formal educational context for many English teachers in Indonesia. This study aimed to determine the benefits and constraints of implementing this online course using evaluative techniques with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Data collection techniques were interviews, document observation and questionnaires. The results showed that at the reaction level, the research participants gave a positive response to the online course, the participants also succeeded in increasing their teaching knowledge (learning level), changing behavior in teaching English (behavior level), and improving their students’ achievement (level result). The greatest benefits felt by participants included beneficial topics, video materials, and video conferencing frames which had a direct impact on their teaching knowledge and skills development. The obstacles faced by the participants were problems with internet access, video conference access, and assignments
An Exploratory Interview Study about Teacher Strategies in Encouraging Secondary Students Participation in EFL Writing Classroom
Full text linkThis research paper exploring teachers' strategies in encouraging EFL secondary students to participate in writing classes. The researcher conducted research in one of the public schools in district Karawang and appointed one of the teachers at the school as a participant. In this research, researcher employed qualitative design with the research method Interview Study. The researcher collects data using Semi-structured Interviews and documentation analysis. In addition, the data obtained were analyzed by researcher in several stages so that the findings could be identified. The findings show participant uses six strategies in encouraging EFL secondary students to participate in writing classes, namely, Building Motivation and Confidence in Learning Writing, Using English as a Classroom Language, Using Technology in Learning Writing, Mandatory Using Dictionary, Interweaving Assessment and Teaching, Proper Time Management
Motivational Factors Affecting Undergraduate Students' Reading Interest
Full text linkThe purpose of this research is to find out factors that affect undergraduate students' lack of motivation in reading. This research only focuses on the surface of the lack of motivation, this research doesn't find the deeper reason. The subject of this study was undergraduate students of IKIP BUDI UTOMO Malang in the English Education Department 2019, A class. The subject was 20 undergraduate students. To collect the data, the researchers used questionnaires and interviews. The use of questionnaires was intended to reveal written data and the interview was unstructured. After distributing the questionnaire, researchers found out that there are few factors affecting undergraduate students lack of motivation in reading. 55% undergraduate students have an average opinion about reading in their spare time, 75% read less than 1 hour everyday and 60% like to read novels. Most of the respondents' motivation to read is to spend time. 43% of the respondents have neutral opinions about whether friends, lecturer or mood have influenced them. And the most obvious obstacle according to the respondents is laziness
Genre-Based Approach and Digital Flashcard: Enhancing Pre-service English Teacher Students’ Speaking Capability
Full text linkIn 2020, the Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia published the newest curriculum, Kurikulum Merdeka, which demands EFL teachers implement a genre-based approach during teaching and learning. In response to this call, this research aimed to investigate the implementation of a genre-based approach to enhance EFL pre-service English teacher students’ speaking ability. This research employed classroom action research to investigate whether the approach could improve students’ speaking ability. This research was conducted at STKIP Al Hikmah Surabaya, and the participants of the research were selected through purposive sampling. In order to answer the research questions, the researcher used a post-test, an interview, a questionnaire, and an observation as data collection techniques. Furthermore, the interactive data analysis model proposed by Miles and Huberman was implemented to analyze the data. The study concluded that the genre-based approach can improve EFL pre-service English teacher students' capability in speaking. The pre-service English teacher students’ significant enhancement in their speaking capability is exhibited by the generic structure of the descriptive text, such as the social function, the organization, and grammatical features. All informants could fulfill relatively all parts, which is fundamental to composing a descriptive text
Online Learning at Secondary Schools: Listening to Pre-Service Teachers in Their Teaching Practices
Full text linkCoronavirus has altered how students are educated and how teachers conduct themselves in the classroom. The changes have compelled educators to shift their primary focus to remote learning or online instruction. Teachers are expected to innovate and digitize learning in order to address the current situation. This study aims to explore pre-service teachers’ perceptions of online learning at secondary schools within an EFL context. The study interviewed five pre-service teachers who had completed teaching practicum at secondary schools as part of their education. The findings indicated that online learning encourages pre-service teachers to access resources from a variety of sources, to exercise their creativity by searching for something different, to expand their knowledge, and to teach with greater flexibility. Although the study discovered positive attitudes toward online learning, these pre-service teachers encountered difficulties in implementing it, including a lack of discipline, slow responses, technical difficulties, and an insufficient internet connection. The study emphasizes how online education encourages pre-service teachers to be more creative in their material selection and professional development. They should, however, ensure that their practice is effective and efficient in reaching out to students
A Contradiction of the Existence of English in Rural and Urban Pesantren in Indonesia
Full text linkPesantren emphasizes the learning on religious knowledge, based on the classical textbook given to Santri (student). Nowadays, pesantren shifts its tradition by providing English program. This shifting occurs as the effort of pesantren to face the challenges of modernization and to fulfill the demands of society. This paper discussed the comparative study of English program implementation history in rural and urban pesantren, the reasons for establishing English program, and santries’(student) response towards English program in pesantren. The result showed that the existence of English program in pesantren, both in rural and urban area, was because the demand of the society. In rural pesantren, the reason why they provided English because they wanted to develop the society surrounded pesantren which are Indonesian Migrant Worker (Tenaga Kerja Indonesia). While in urban area, they provided English program because they were focusing on the development of santries themselves to prepare for the global community