EDU Journal - English Department of UMMU Journal
EDU Journal: English Department of UMMU Journal is a journal of English language teaching published by English Education Department of Muhammadiyah University of North Maluku, Indonesia. This journal publishes research articles, literature review, and conferance papers of English language teaching around the world. Journal Title : English Department of UMMU Journal Abbreviation : EDUJ OAI address : http://www.jurnal.ummu.ac.id/index.php/edu Published twice in a year : (May & November) Prefix DOI : 10.52046 E-ISSN : 2776-2394 Editor in-chief : Adi F. Mahmud, S.Pd., M.Pd Managing Editor : Jusmin Hj Wahid, S.Pd., M.Pd, BI IT Support : Syaiful Ahmad Publisher : English Education Department, Faculty of Education Muhammadiyah University of North Maluku Citation Analisys : Scopus, Google Scholar, Garuda, & Indonesia oneserach
English Education Department, Faculty of Education Muhammadiyah University of North Maluku
The Fifth Semester Students’ Competence in Distinguishing English Derivation and Inflection
Abstract: This research aims "to know the extent of students' competence in distinguishing English derivation and inflection." This study used a qualitative descriptive method. The researchers applied a test sheet as an instrument. The first step is for the researcher to give multiple-choice test sheets and collect the students' test results. Then, proceed with interviews that are answered directly by students. The total respondents were 17 active students. This research took place at the Muhammadiyah University of North Maluku, Faculty of Education, majoring in English, especially for the semester students. Based on the data presented in this study, the researchers concluded that the competence of students in differentiating derivation and inflection through multiple choice test sheets was still unsatisfactory because from the beginning to the end, the researchers found many students who had minimal competence, so most of them answered the questions given by researchers is not good, then the total average score obtained from the derivation and inflection is mean 48 which is in the poor category. The results of this study may indicate that most students are still challenged to distinguish English derivation and inflection well.
Keywords: Competence, Differentiating, English Derivation, and Inflection
Practicing IELTS Writing for L2 Writers with ChatGPT; An Exploratory Self-Study
The emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence especially ChatGPT recently as the new technology has invited many differing opinions towards both learner and educators of English. Even though ChatGPT has the main purpose to assist the users’ working based on the given prompt to be generated, however, as a tool it can be also considered to belong within the realm of computer-assisted language learning considering several studies have been looking for an intersection between ChatGPT with CALL. For example, ChatGPT exploration especially with Japanese students' context (Sakai, 2023). Moreover, despite the many studies looking at how ChatGPT can be integrated to help with grammatical error correction related topics (Fang et al, 2023) or connecting ChatGPT with Grammarly (Wu et al, 2023). However, not many studies have attempted to explore ChatGPT to help L2 writers practicing IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Writing as a crucial language score requirement to study abroad. Therefore, This study aims to investigate (1) How ChatGPT generates answers towards understanding IELTS Writing Task? (2) How ChatGPT can help L2 writers practicing IELTS Writing? and (3) What are my reflections as the researcher exploring ChatGPT for practicing IELTS Writing? This study uses methodology of self-study inspired by Grant Cooper (2023) in order to conduct this exploratory self-study research. It can be concluded that ChatGPT can be an alternative for L2 writers practicing IELTS Writing section Part 2 by utilizing ChatGPT to generate writing prompts then generate feedback of the writing based on the prompt. The feedback includes structure and organization, development of ideas, vocabulary and word choices, grammar and sentence structure, as well as conclusion. ChatGPT can also provide estimated scores for the IELTS writing practice for each component including task response, coherence and cohesion, lexical resource, grammatical range and accuracy then overall band.
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Improving Students’ Writing through Genre Based Approach at SMP Negeri 7 Kota Ternate
Abstract: The purpose of this research was to find out whether the teaching of recount text through a genre-based approach can improve students’ ability to write recount text. This research was conducted on students of class VIII-H at SMP Negeri 7 Kota Ternate. This study used quantitative methods in collecting and analyzing data. The number of research samples were 20 students of class VIII H selected through simple random sampling technique. The instrument used in this study were pre-test and post-test to collect data. The researcher analyzed the students’ writing on the pre-test, the first cycle test and the second cycle test. To evaluate students’ results in writing recount text, the researcher used a writing rubric The results showed that the average score of the students on the first test was 53 and the average score on the second cycle test was 73.75, the results of the t-test (12) exceeded the t-value (1.729) at a significant level of 0.05 and degrees of freedom (19) using one tiled test. Therefore, the alternative hypothesis (Hi) is accepted while the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected. It was concluded that there were differences between students who wrote recount text during the pre-test, and after applying the genre-based approach during the post- test.
Improving writing, recount text, genre-based approach
the Implementation of an Active Knowledge-Sharing Strategy to Improve Students' Learning Achievements on Indonesian Subjects at Elementary School West Halmahera
The purpose of this study is to utilize Active Knowledge Sharing Strategies to enhance student learning outcomes in Indonesian topics using theme 6 subthemes 2: The Greatness of My Ideals. The methodology employs the Active Knowledge Sharing strategy. The chosen research design is (1). I, (2), II, and III. The study involved 20 students in grade IV SD Inpres 54 West Halmahera during the 2022–2023 academic year. Test questions and observations served as the basis for the data that was gathered. Three different methods were employed to acquire the data: observation, testing, and documentation. The methods of data analysis employed are (1). The formula for calculating the average value is (2). The formula for calculating percentages of the results of the implementation of the Active Knowledge Sharing Strategy shows an improvement in learning outcomes. Learning outcomes during the cycle I: the average grade point is 63; for completeness, there are 5 students or 25%, and for incompleteness, there are 15 students or 75%. This result has not met the KKM of 70. In cycle II, there was an increase in the average grade score of 74.7; in completeness, there were 17 students or 85%, and in incompleteness, there were 3 students, or 15%, meaning there was an increase in the average score from Cycle I to cycle II of 63. Thus, there is an average increase from cycle I to cycle II of 74.7. In addition, student activity following lessons has also increased. This is characterized by increased student activeness in asking, answering, and fattening opinions.
Keywords: Active Knowledge Sharing, Learning Achievement
Exploring the Students' Perception of Talking to Foreigners
Many EFL learners have learned English since secondary school until academic but several of them never practiced their English with English speakers. Thus, this research aimed at (i) exploring the students’ perception of talking to foreigners, and (ii) knowing the lesson got by the students after talking to foreigners. This research was done by using a qualitative approach and descriptive design. The researcher applied a Purposive sampling technique in determining the participants. The total number of participants was 104 students. The data were collected by using a questionnaire. The data were analyzed by Miles and Huberman’s framework namely data reduction, data display, and drawing then verifying the conclusion. The results of this research are (i) exploring the students’ perception of talking to foreigners namely the EFL students had difficulty speaking English, lacked confidence, and felt nervous, challenging and made them enthusiastic, training to improve their English language skills, and interesting. Based on the percentage of data analysis results found that 56% of the students had difficulties in talking with foreigners, whereas 54% of the students gave exciting responses (ii) The lessons they got after talking or interviewing foreigners are they knew some new vocabularies and knew how to speak English properly, knew the culture, habits, tourist attractions, special foods, and how to make special food in their country.
A Systematic Literature Review of Google docs and Blogs Facilitating Online Collaborative Writing for Adult EFL Learners in Higher Education: Effects and Perceptions
Abstract: The 21st century Web 2.0 technologies such as Google docs and Blogs can be used to promote mutual interaction and communication in writing. This article describes the results of a comprehensive review of the literature from 2012 to 2022 evaluating the effects of computer-assisted learning tools like Google docs and blogs for Adult EFL learners in higher education on improving writing in an academic setting from the students’ perceptions. Across 10 studies that met inclusion criteria, study samples consisted of adult learners in different countries using various computer assisted learning tools like google docs and blogs. The analysis focused on two types of computer assisted learning tools mentioned in the articles and research methods as well as learning effectiveness. The article tries to answer the following questions in regards of effectiveness and students’ perceptions. Is computer-assisted learning using Google docs or blogs more effective than traditional learning in writing? What are the students’ perceptions towards computer-assisted learning tools like google docs or blogs? The findings suggests that computer assisted learning tools like Google docs and blogs are more effective than traditional way of teaching in writing and students generally perceive positive attitude towards Google docs and blogs in writing class. This paper tries to add to the Adult EFL fields' literature by presenting a categorized overview of relevant works focusing on the learner.
Adult EFL; Computer-assisted learning; Literature review; Writing
Copyright (c) 2022 Shuai Ma, Yan Liu, Yuanqiu Liu, Yiming Zhu
Evaluating Vocabulary Proficiency: A Synonym and Antonym Analysis of English Education Department Students at Muhammadiyah University of North Maluku
This research study aims to assess the vocabulary competence of fifth-semester English Education Department students at Muhammadiyah University of North Maluku, focusing on synonyms and antonyms. The study involved 17 active students, and data collection occurred on January 13, 2022. A qualitative descriptive method was employed, utilizing a test sheet as the primary instrument. The collected data were quantitatively analyzed, employing descriptive statistics such as accuracy rates and response times, to evaluate participants' performance and overall proficiency level. The process involved meticulous checking and correction of students' answer sheets, followed by grading based on a specific scoring system. The findings reveal a highly satisfactory level of competence among students in understanding synonyms and antonyms, as evidenced by the matching test sheet results. The majority of respondents answered the questions correctly, demonstrating a commendable grasp of the concepts. The average scores for synonyms and antonyms were 67.45 (in the good category) and 73.72 (in the good category), respectively. These results indicate a considerable level of interest and proficiency among students in acquiring knowledge of synonyms and antonyms.
competence, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms
Copyright (c) 2022 Erwin Gay, Shuai Ma, Kiki Basri Yadi
The The Effectiveness of Using Webtoon Platform on Students’ Reading Comprehension to First Grade at SMA Negeri 1 Halmahera Tengah
The objective of research to find out the effectiveness of using webtoon platform on students’ reading comprehension to the first grade at SMA Negeri 1 Halmahera Tengah. This research used quantitative method by using non-equivalent control group design. The research was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Halmahera Tengah involving 50 students in the first grade as a sample and it selected by stratified random sampling. The procedure of data collection are; pretest, treatment, and posttest by using test items as an instrument of the study. The pretest was carried out before learning by using questions that had been prepared by the researchers. After the pretest, it did a learning process (treatment) through webtoon platform. Then a posttest was carried out after the treatment was carried out for four meetings.All data collection was analyzed using descriptive and inferential analysis data such as normality test, homogeneity test and independent sample T-test to compare the results of the pretest and post-test with a significant level of 5%. The results of the study showed (1)students' reading comprehension before treatment was lower, (2) webtoon platform made a very significant contribution to students' reading comprehension, (3) The null hypothesis stated that webtoon platform did not have an effective to improving students' reading comprehension was rejected and the alternative hypothesis was accepted, and(4) the webtoon platform not only contributed to improve students’ reading comprehension in English text, but it also one way alternative media that can be used in teaching proses.
effectiveness, webtoon platform, reading comprehension
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Correlation between Students’ Motivation and Students’ English Learning Achievement of Undergraduate Nursing Study Program Students of STIKes Mitra Husada Karanganyar
English is a mandatory course learned by the students in STIKes Mitra Husada Karanganyar. The graduates’ target for Undergraduate Nursing Study Program students is the ability of English language indicated by passing English for Nursing I, English for Nursing II, and TOEFL score at least 450. Motivation is considered important determinants in learning English as a foreign language to help students gain better learning achievement. Motivation exerts a great influence on learner performances of second language learning to prepare learning strategies. The aim of this research is to know whether there is a correlation between two variables; students’ motivation and English learning achievement of Undergraduate Nursing Study Program students of STIKes Mitra Husada Karanganyar. The research design used was the analysis of quantitative correlation. The data were taken by distributing questionnaire of motivation to 77 respondents and their English for Nursing II score. The result showed that students’ characteristics based on gender are mostly female students (89.6%). Students’ English learning motivation is classified into highly motivated (84.4 %). Students’ English learning achievement is classified into good (62.3 %). The findings showed that there is no correlation between students’ motivation and English learning achievement because the level of significance was 0.538 > 0.05 and the coefficient of correlation (r) is -0.71. It is suggested that lecturers are able to apply a variety of learning methods, use interesting media in order to arouse student learning motivation, and involve students more in the teaching and learning process.
English, motivation, learning achievement
Copyright (c) 2023 Nurul Gilang Abriani, Fitria Wulan Sari, Hayu Ulin Nuha
English Vocabulary Mastery and The Interferences Made by The Students of Sasak Learning English
The article is aimed at revealing some crucial language interferences that happened to Sasak students who were learning English. The Sasak itself is a sub-Austronesian language spoken by most of the citizens who live in Lombok and half of western Sumbawa. These language interferences play very important roles either in helping the students master English or challenging them. The positive interferences brought easiness to the students of Sasak to master English vocabulary. On the other hand, the negative interferences caused difficulties for students to learn English as their second language. The article says that defining the language interferences between Sasak and English brought some positive effects, particularly since it is a real endeavor to help the lecturers, teachers, and instructors of English in conducting teaching and learning practices. The research was conducted for the sake of finding evidence of these interferences issues. The interview was conducted by involving sasak students who were learning English. Moreover, a writing test of vocabulary was also conducted to confirm the language interferences existence when producing English words. Went through the research, and it was concluded that some morphemes that exited in the Sasak were a lot similar to morphemes that existed in English. Positively, these facts brought good effects on students who were learning English. Unfortunately, the accents in pronouncing those words were completely different which then challenged the students to master the English vocabularies.
EFL Students’ Perspective of Using Whatsapp as Learning Media in Covid 19 Situation
Learning not only take place in the classroom manually but also it can be done through online. Online learning needs a platform or a media to connect teacher and students or students and students such as; Zoom Meeting, Google Classroom, Facebook, IG, and Whatsapp. Wahtsapp is one of social media which used to send messages, voice calls, and video calls both individually and groups. This research attempts to explore EFL students' perspective of using whatsapp as learning media in Covid 19 situation. Descriptive qualitative design was applied to do this research. The research subjects were EFL students of English Department of Muhammadiyah University of North Maluku. They were in the third semester who consisted of 11 students. The research data were collected by using questionnaire and interviewed. Data from questionnare analyzed through descreptive statistic by using microsoft excel while interview data analyzed by following three steps; data reduction, data presentation and data conclusion. The results of research showed EFL students' have positive perspective toward whatsapp as learning media. It was proven the everage percentage of students from questionnaire more than 50% (64.7%). Basides, EFL students’ responses through interview support positively the results from questionnaire.
Copyright (c) 2021 Adi F. Mahmud, Nurasmi Panigfat
Extending Students' Understanding to Learn English Prepositions through Circle Game
This study aims to extend students' understanding of learning prepositions by using the Circle Game. This study used a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design one group pretest and posttest. The study was conducted at SMA 2 Negeri Halmahera Utara involving 15 students in the second grade as a sample. The sample is chosen by using a simple random sampling technique. The procedure of data collection are; pretest, treatment, and posttest by using test items as an instrument of the study. The pretest was carried out before learning by using questions that had been prepared by the researchers. After the pretest, it did a learning process (treatment) with the Circle Game. Then a posttest was carried out after the treatment was carried out for four meetings. All data collection was analyzed using the dependent T-test to compare the results of the pretest and post-test with a significant level of 5%. The results of the study showed (1) students' understanding of English prepositional material before treatment with the Circle Game was very low, (2) Circle Game made a very significant contribution to students' understanding of English prepositional material, (3) The null hypothesis stated that Circle Game did not have an impact on increasing students' understanding of the English prepositional material was rejected and the alternative hypothesis was accepted, and (4) the Circle Game not only contributed to increase students’ understanding, but it also had a positive impact on student's motivation and enthusiasm in participating in learning class.
extending, understanding, prepositions, circle game.
Copyright (c) 2022 Adi F. Mahmud, Rahmat Rivaldy Laisouw, Nurlaily Sofyan
Silent Way Method: Improve Students’ English Vocabulary at SMK Negeri 1 Kota Ternate
The objective of this research was to determine the implementation of the silent way method to improve students’ English vocabulary. This research used quantitative methods with a quasi-experimental design. The population is 40 students, and they are from two classes. 20 students from the Tourism major were involved as a sample of the research taken by the Cluster Random sampling technique. The multiple-choice test is used as an instrument to determine the improvement of student's English vocabulary. Data is taken in three steps: pretest, treatment, and posttest as the final step. Research data were analyzed using the t-test formula with SPSS 22. The research results showed that the pretest score from the experimental class was 61.5 and the post-test score was 68.6. While the results of the t-test showed a t-count of 1.718 with a sig. (2-tailed) of 0.007, compared with a significance level of 0.05 on the board t-table, 1.685 The comparison results show the t-count is 1.718 greater than the t-table, which is 1.685. So, it can be concluded that the Silent Way Method is effective to improve second-grade students' English vocabulary. On the other hand, the null hypothesis was rejected, while the alternative hypothesis was accepted.
Silent Way Method Improve English Vocabulary
The Success of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Method on the Improvement of TOEFL Preparation Listening Score at UPT Bahasa Universitas Khairun Students Course
This research aims to examine the success of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) on the improvement of TOEFL preparation listening score at UPT Bahasa Universitas Khairun students course. This research performed an experimental study with paired-sample t-test. The subjects in this study were 20 students. The sampling is through the cluster sampling method, in which samples taken are classes. The classes that are used as sample selection will later become the experimental group classes for the study purposes. This study uses two types of instruments, which are; pretest to measure participants' initial scores from the TOEFL listening preparation program and the posttest to measure the final scores of participants related to the success of applying PBL method. The data then analysed quantitatively by using the paired-sample t-test in SPSS IBM 25. The results show that the minimum score is increased by 1 point from Min1=31 to Min2=32. While the maximum score is increased by 4 points from Max1=61, to Max2=65. The findings attest that the PBL method applied on TOEFL listening preparation course conducted in Unkhair has been successfully improved students’ listening score.
TOEFL Preparation course, PBL, Listening comprehension
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The Effectiveness of TOEFL Preparation Course to Improve Students’ Reading Comprehension
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to measure the effectiveness of applying TOEFL Preparation in order to increase TOEFL test scores for students especially on reading section. The research to be carried out is an experimental research with a t-test sample. Participants consisted of 30 selected university students who had participated on the TOEFL preparation program under three stages, namely pretest, treatment (reading lesson), and posttest. This research method ised 2 types of instruments, namely the pretest which was used to measure students’ initial reading scores of the TOEFL test, and the posttest which was used to measure the final score results after the treatment. The data collected from both the pretest and posttest were then analyzed using the paired-sample t-test in IBM SPSS 25. it was found that there was a significant difference in the scores for pre-test (M=42.4, SD=6.3) and post-test (M=47.3, SD=6.7) conditions; t(41)=-9.37, p<.001 and the effect size d=-1.2. This results showed that Ha is accepted an H0 is rejected; therefore TOEFL preparation course is effective to improve students’ reading comprehension scores. The effectiveness of this program is strongly supported by the learning model applied, namely PBL. The application of PBL in this program is very suitable because students are guided to identify problems that usually arise in TOEFL questions and how to solve them.
Effectiveness, TOEFL preparation course, reading comprehension.
Students’ Competence In Using Singular And Plural Noun
Abstract: The researchers conducted this research to determine the extent of the students' competence in understanding singular and plural noun. The method used in this research was descriptive qualitative method which is tend to analyze data inductive. In this case, the researchers described the problems found as they are. Location of this research was SMP Al-Irsyad Kota Ternate, where the subjects of this study were the second grade students at SMP Al-Irsyad Kota Ternate with the number of students are 20 persons which consist of 10 males and 10 females. The instrument employed by the researchers was test. The researchers used multiple choice 20 numbers in order to know the students’ competence in using singular and plural noun. In this study, the researchers concluded that the ability of second grade students of SMP Al-Irsyad Kota Ternate in using singular and plural Noun is still very poor. Based on the results of the study, only 1 student who got the highest score of 55 with an average category from 19 students. Meanwhile, 19 students scored below 55 which is in the poor category. So, the average value of the percentage is 30.25%.
Analysis, Competence, Singular and Plural Noun.
Social Class and Language Variations among Speakers of Sasak to Avoid Endanger Language
The research is aimed at revealing the language variations made by the “sasakâ€ speaker (an Austronesian language family) when they speak “sasakneseâ€. The research is qualitatively describe how the speakers of sasak stand the existence of their language by renewing, updating it through language variations to gain belonging sense among teens who were gradually used modern languages. For the sake of finding out accurate and valid data on sasaknese language variations used, some related literatures on relevant issues were deeply read and reviewed to provide the supporting data sources. The research data were collected and analyzed by adapting the model introduced by Miles and Huberman (1994). The model of data analysis were divided into three stages of data analysis, those stages are data reduction where the researcher selects and simplifies the big data into a more simple and readable one. And then display the data where the researcher fits the selected data into tables, matrixes or charts to support reader data display. The last stage is conclusion drawing and verification where the researcher made some verifications data to draw a final conclusion of the research. After all, the reports the language variations exist in sasak language, a language that is spoken by native community who live in Lombok. This local language is now endangered for the ignorances.
Language Variation, Sasak Language, Endangered
Copyright (c) 2022 Sugianto and Muhammad Asrul Hasby
Improving Poetry writing ability Using Acrosstic techniques in Class VII Students of Banau National Junior High School Ternate City
This study aims to describe learning used acrostic technique to improve the ability to write poetry at the seventh grade students of Banau Junior High School Ternat. The design of this research is classroom action research (CAR). Classroom Action Research (CAR) is a process that shows a continuous cycle of repeated activities. The main concept of action research by Kemmis and Mc Taggart consists of 4 (four) stages of the classroom action research process, namely 1) planning, 2) action, 3) observation, and 4) reflection. (Susetyo, 2010:97). The results of the research that has been carried out at the Banau National Junior High School in Ternate will be described in cycles carried out during the teaching and learning process in the classroom. The steps taken in this study consisted of planning, implementing actions, observing (observing), and reflecting. Learning research conducted in the teaching and learning process is carried out at the time of permission from the relevant parties. Based on the results of data analysis student learning outcomes have increased from cycle I to cycle II. Based on the results of research conducted in class VII Banau National Junior High School Ternate by using acrostic techniques to improve students' writing abilities.
Writing Ability, Student Acrostic Poetry
Enhancing Students' Competence in Mastering English Words through "Scramble" Game To the Second Grade at SMK Negeri 1 Kep. Sula
This research is an experimental design with nonequivalent control group designs.The objective of this research is to determine whether there is a difference in the improvement of students' English words or not. This research was conducted using two groups, namely the experimental group and the control group. The experimental group is the group that is the sample of this study, and the sample carried out by the researcher is a random sampling model, conducted at SMK Negeri 1 Kepulauan Sula for thestudents of class XI. Both groups were then given a pre-test and post-test. After that, each group was given treatment; in the experimental group the researchers applied scramble games, while the control group was taught without using scramble games. And the instrument in this research is a test sheet. The test sheet was used as an instrument and further data analysis using SPSS 16.The results showed that the pre-test value of the experiment was 36.67 and the post-test was 39.64. This shows that the experimental class did not experience a significant increase in the mastering of English words. However, the results of the T-test showed that the experimental class students' score was 105, which was higher than the control class students' scores, which was 094.
Competence, English Words, Scramble Game
Integrating Literacy into Reading Instruction
Abstract: Reading achievement is considered an essential aspect of learners' literacy. Life could be challenging for immigrants who are newcomers to the U.S. with limited literacy skills. This study explores the challenges an adult ESL immigrant student faces when taking ESL classes and the reading strategies the learner uses to make sense of the reading materials. The researchers use a qualitative approach based on the theory of case study. This case study gives insights into how a student engages with complex tests through practical metacognitive strategies and cognitive strategies. Results indicate that the learner can apply some cognitive and metacognitive strategies, like making connections using prior knowledge, but using strategies is limited. The subject lacks cognitive and metacognitive strategies like handling new unknown words and summarizing. There was a positive gain regarding strategy use after the training. Results also suggest that the challenges for Adult ESL immigrant learners need more motivation, availability, resources, and funding. It provides practical pedagogical implications in language learning and teaching for Adult ESL immigrant learners. Keywords: adult ESL; reading comprehension; immigrant; challenges
Copyright (c) 2022 Shuai Ma, Erwin Gay, Yan Liu
The THE ENGLISH MOVIES WATCHING REPORTS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ WRITING PERFORMANCE, DOES IT WORK?
The writing was aimed at revealing how the English Movies watching reports can really improve students’ writing peformance at Manalika University of Education. The research was conducted by involving the students at English Zone Club organization. The students participated in this experimentation were those who were joining the English club. The choice was chosen for the reason that those students were having good motivation in learning English. Furthermore, the students in the English club tend to be keen enough on english writing rather than other students who were not joining the English club at UNDIKMA. The experimentation was simply done by distributing the expose-facto writing test after having some drilling treatment on English movie report writing. the result of test was used to measure any improvement was made through watching english movies report on students’ writing performance. The experimentation result said that there was a significant improvement made on students’ writing performance. It was revealed through the fact that the post test shows a significant higher result compared to the result gained at the former test taken before the English movie watching report was made. By then the writing suggested to have some writing drills by means of English movies watching report.
Copyright (c) 2022 Sugianto Sugianto Sugianto
EFL Students’ Perception in Learning English Subject at SMA Negeri 9 Tidore Kepulauan
It is a known fact that English plays a predominant role in the field of education all over the world, and itis used as the common language in the interaction of ELF members who are from diverse cultures and linguistic backgrounds.So, that is why there are many reasons for the student to study English and it is depend on their own perception.The objective of this research is to know the EFL students‟ perception on learning English at SMA Negeri 9 Tidore Kepulauan.This research used qualitative method because it talks about the analysis of EFL students‟ perception on the learning English.Ithas been doneon August 2020. The subject of research is the second grade students of SMA Negeri 9 Tidore Kepulauanlocated in the village of Mafututu, East Tidore district. And, data Analysis employ percentage formula. After present research findings and discussion, the authors drawn the conclusions thatthe EFL students‟ perception on learning English subject is in the good category. The result of this study can be proved by students‟ answer of questionnaire provided shows that the average score from twenty students at SMA Negeri 9 Tidore Kepulauan was 63% which is categorized in the level of good
Copyright (c) 2021 Nurlaily Sofyan, Rizal Suleman
EFL Teachers’ Problem in Teaching English using 2013 Curriculum at SMP Kota Ternate
This research is to find out the problem of English teachers in using the 2013 curriculum in several schools in south ternate city. This is done to find out how English teachers can overcome the problems faced in using the 2013 curriculum from the preparation of RPP to strategies in teaching English, problems and solutions encountered in the implementation of teaching and learning process. The subjects of this study were the English teacher SMP 1 Muhammadiyah and SMP Nasional Banau. The researcher used descriptive qualitative to analyzing data. The researcher collected data by interviewing several English teachers at school and documenting some important data that support this research. Data collected from the interview script. Data analysis techniques are data reduction, data analysis,data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The result of research shown that English teachers still do not understand the 2013 curriculum with same reasons, they are; It is still difficulties in preparing RPP , the 2013 curriculum has too many assessments and the 2013 curriculum has a lot of work.
Copyright (c) 2021 Amrin Hi. Saban,Masria Kasim
The Teachers of Suntisart Wittaya School’s Perception Toward English Students of UMMU in Joining Apprentice Program in Thailand
Every teacher has a different perception of student who take apprentice program. Each will express their opinion based on what they observe, starting from what they saw and heard directly. For example, the appearance of apprentices, their behavior, and the way they interact with students at school and the whole community around the school. The primarypurpose of this research is to determine the various perceptions ofthe teachersSuntisartWittaya School’s on the competence of International student of apprentice in the English DepartmentProgram of Muhammadiyah University of North Maluku (UMMU). This research was conducted at SuntisartWittaya School Kabang District, Yala Province, Southern Thailand in 2019-2020. The Sample of this study was 20 teachers in school who had observed an apprentice for 5 months in Thailand. The method used in this research is qualitative method. To analyze qualitatively from the data, the interviewee's responses or opinions for each question were transcribed. After that, the stages of the analysis were reviewed from themes related to the study objectives. Data from questionnaire it shows that the total mean score in the perception of teachers is4,45 and this is a high level. From interview data also shows that the teachers of Suntisart Wittaya School’s are very happy, welcome, and they also need the Apprentice Program that could be continued in every year.
Copyright (c) 2021 Faujia Umasugi, Musaif Nasruin
The Fifth Semester Students' Competence in Mastering English Proverb at English Department of UMMU
Proverbs usually consist of groups of words or sentences that state the meaning, condition of a person, or things that reveal about a person, actions, behavior, or things.This research aims to determine the extent of students' competence in mastering English proverbS.Then, this research used descriptive qualitative research. The subjects of this study were fifth-semester students at the English Education Study Program at the Muhammadiyah University of North Maluku which consisted of 13 students. In the data collection, the researchers used multiple-choice that was consisting of 20 items of English. The results of this study indicate that the fifth-semester students of the English Education Study Program at the Muhammadiyah University of North Maluku fall into the low category in mastering English proverbs, based on the score obtained by the students, it can be seen from the student test results, namely 21.92%. Therefore, English proverbs should be implemented in English teaching regularly.
Copyright (c) 2021 Jusmin HJ Wahid, Anita B. Muhammad
Students’ Competence in Using Causative Verb (Case Study to the Fifth Semester Students of English Department at UMMU)
Learning English, especially grammar, is very difficult because grammar has confusing rules to learn. Many students even have problems using causative verb, especially in make, have and get causative sections. Therefore,this study aims to find out how well the students’ abilities in using causative verb. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative research method.This method tends to analyze data inductive. Besides that, the instrument that used by the researcher was question sheet. The researcher used multiple choice to know the students’ competence in using causative verb. The results of this study indicate that the competences of students of Muhammadiyah University is in the very low category, it can be seen from the students test results, that is 13,3 %.It is hoped that the study will be useful theoretically for researchers and learners and practically for teachers and syllabus designers.
Copyright (c) 2021 Erwin Gay, Lily Shantra
the THE ENGLISH MOVIES WATCHING REPORTS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ WRITING PERFORMANCE, DOES IT WORK?
The writing was aimed at revealing how the English Movies watching reports can really improve students’ writing performance at Mandalika University of Education (UNDIKMA). The research was conducted by involving the students at English Zone Club organization. The students who participated in this experimentation were those who were joining the English club. The choice was chosen for the reason that those students were having good motivation in learning English. Furthermore, the students in the English club tend to be keen enough on English writing rather than other students who were not joining the English club at UNDIKMA. The experimentation was simply done by distributing the expose-facto writing test after having some drilling treatment on English movie report writing. The result of the test was used to measure any improvement was made through watching English movies report on students’ writing performance. The experimentation result said that there was a significant improvement made on students’ writing performance. Furthermore, it was revealed through the fact that the post test shows a significantly higher result compared to the result gained at the former test taken before the English movie watching report was made. By then, the writing suggested to have some writing drills by means of English movies watching report.
Copyright (c) 2022 Sugianto, Muhammad Asrul Hasby
THE CHALLENGE OF PEER FEEDBACK IN EFL WRITING CLASSROOM:
Peer feedback has recently become the most popular technique in teaching writing since a large number of research have been conducted to investigate its advantages of it. In contrast, there are numerous studies investigating the drawbacks of peer feedback in EFL students. As a debatable concept, peer feedback will always be controversial since various findings are found by the researchers. Therefore, this paper firstly introduces peer feedback, then, attempts to elaborate the challenges of peer feedback viewed from EFL students’ perspectives in learning writing, and finally proposes some recommendations of the effective implementation of peer feedback. To overcome the challenges, there are some things that must be considered such as conducting training for students before the implementation, creating a comfortable environment, and grading the peer reviewer draft.
Copyright (c) 2022 Ummi Salamah Tianotak
The Effect of Running Dictation Method on Students’ Listening Comprehension
Listening is one of the challenging skills for EFL students. The teachers should apply the appropriate method or technique to improve students listening comprehension. The research aimed to determine whether or not there was a significant improvement in students’ listening achievement after being taught by running dictation method. The sample of this research was 20 of the second-grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Sulabesi Tengah consisting of 9 males and 11 females. The method of this study was an experimental study with a one-group pretest and posttest design. The data were collected using students' results in listening comprehension pretest and posttest. T-test was used to analyze the data. The data show that teaching listening skills through running dictation has positively influenced students’ performance. It is known from the mean of Pre-test’s score ∑x= 803 then increase to ∑y= 1,409 after applying running dictation method in the class. The result of the statistical analysis in the research showed the value of is higher than (=5,957 means that the zero Hypothesis ( ) is rejected and the Alternative Hypothesis ( ). Keywords: Running Dictation, method, listening skill
Copyright (c) 2022 Erwin Gay, Haryana Tidore
An Analysis The Third Semester Students’ Competence in Using Adverb of Frequency at English Department Muhammadiyah University of North Maluku
Abstract: The purpose of this research was to analyzed the third semester students’ competence in using adverb of frequency in sentences. An analysis of the test was to know what extend the students’ competence in using adverb of frequency. This research used the qualitative descriptive. The subjects of the research was third semester students of English Department at Muhammadiyah University of North Maluku,the place located in Sasa south Ternate. There were 20 students as the respondents. In collecting data, the researcher making a test item in form multiple choice consist of 20 questions and asked the permission to the English lecturer and student to join the research. The instrument of research used multiple choice related to adverb of frequency. Then, the researcher analyzed the data used percentage. The research finding showed that the average score of the students’ competence in using adverb of frequency was 52. It showed that students still lack understand about adverb of frequency in sentences, especially students confused to differentiate adverb of frequency such as words “never, ever,often, occasionally and hardly everâ€. The result of the test showed that the third semester students’ competence in using adverb of frequency is poor category. Key words: Students’ Competence, Adverb of Frequency
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