UNNES-TEFLIN National Conference

IMPROVING EFL STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILLS IN INTRODUCING THEMSELVES THROUGH THE SNAKES AND LADDERS GAME

Albaninda Nurulhaq — 2023-11-16

English language learning is very complex because students need to master four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Writing is a challenging skill for students in the first semester of seventh grade. It involves not only composing words into well-structured sentences but also understanding the function, meaning, and components of each word. Realizing this, the research was conducted with the aim of improving students' writing abilities in self-introduction through the game of snakes and ladders. Eventually, the students will produce self-introduction texts that will be uploaded to the Padlet application. The research participants consisted of 32 students from class VII H at SMP Negeri 36 Semarang. The method used was Classroom Action Research. Data collected for this research included observations, questionnaires, and tests. Two sets of pre-tests and post-tests were used to record improvements in students' writing skills. This research was conducted in two cycles, with each cycle consisting of two meetings involving planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stages. The research results showed that the application of the snakes and ladders game in improving students' writing skills provided good achievement in producing self-introduction texts. With an average pre-test score of 57.78, the average writing test score in the second cycle was 63.214, and the average post-test score was 80.681. The analysis of the questionnaire and observation also supported the idea that the snakes and ladders game can be applied not only in writing self-introduction texts but also in various other subjects and materials.

INTEGRATING TED TALKS INTO EFL LEARNERS’ CLASSROOM: LESSON FROM INDONESIAN EFL TEACHERS

Aldha Williyan — 2023-11-16

This qualitative case study investigates the integration of TED Talks into EFL classrooms in Cirebon, Indonesia. Twelve participants from higher education institutes were selected to explore their experiences using TED Talks for language instruction. Classroom observations and semistructured interviews were used to collect and analyze data. The findings show that teachers integrate TED Talks for various language skills, including listening comprehension, vocabulary expansion, speaking and discussion, writing and reflection, presentation skills, and grammar. TED Talks are recognized as effective resources for engaging learners and promoting language acquisition, despite challenges related to proficiency levels, accessibility, content suitability, and classroom dynamics. Incorporating TED Talks in English language classrooms in Indonesia has significant potential for language learners, offering an immersive and thought-provoking learning experience that enhances language development and cultural understanding. The research concludes with implications and recommendations for EFL teachers, teacher educators, and curriculum developers, emphasizing improved listening, speaking, reading, writing, critical thinking, and intercultural communication skills. The study acknowledges limitations and suggests future research directions. Overall, this research contributes to understanding the integration of TED Talks in the EFL classroom, particularly in the Indonesian context.

INVESTIGATING METACOGNITIVE STRATEGIES IN VOCABULARY ACQUISITION BY EIGHT GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP N 12 SEMARANG

Alvian Adhi Nugroho — 2023-11-16

Gaining vocabulary proficiency is a fundamental aspect of language acquisition and presents a challenge for language learners. However, there are various strategies available to facilitate the learning of new words. Therefore, understanding how students apply these vocabulary learning strategies becomes crucial. The primary aim of this research was to outline the vocabulary learning strategies employed by students when acquiring new vocabulary. A quantitative approach was adopted for this study, utilizing a survey as the data collection method. The research was conducted among 40 grade-eight students at SMP N 12 Semarang. A questionnaire comprising 41 items, developed based on Schmitt's (1997) theoretical framework, was employed for data collection. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the questionnaire data, which were categorized into five distinct groups: determination strategies, cognitive strategies, social strategies, memory strategies, and metacognitive strategies. The findings indicated that participants most frequently utilized metacognitive strategies in their vocabulary learning process, while determination strategies were reported as the least frequently used.

STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON THE USE OF CAKE APPLICATION AS DIGITAL MEDIA FOR LEARNING ENGLISH

Amiruddin Amiruddin — 2023-11-16

This study aimed to find out how students' perception toward the implementing of Cake Application as digital media for learning English. Therefore, the research problem was "what are the students perceptions toward the use of Cake application as digital media for learning Englih". This study was conducted by using qualitative method. The sample of this study were 25 students in the fourth semester of primary school teacher education study program of Universitas PGRI Palembang. The data collection technique was questionnaire. Based on the data, most students had positive perception towards the use of Cake application as digital media for learning English. The result showed that almost all of the students agreed that Cake application gave benifits and contribution in learning English. By using this application students felt enjoyable in learning English and they had an opportunity to improve their English whenever they want to learn it. Therefore, the use of Cake application is able to be applied to help students improve their English.

TEACHING BY PODCASTS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY

Ana Therina — 2023-11-16

One of the most challenging abilities to perfect is speaking, which involves various English-related factors. Speaking ability is the capacity to master learning, which explains how far the language itself has progressed, in relation to study. There are a number of issues with pupils studying English, particularly for students' speaking skills, according to field surveys and interviews with a variety of students and English subject teachers. Students struggle with a number of issues, particularly speaking English. First, fewer difficult-to-understand teaching techniques. Second, the approach or material used is still unsupportive for kids who lack vocabulary and confidence. To improve speaking abilities, these pupils must immediately practice using engaging techniques. Lack of desire and confidence among pupils is another element that contributes to their English proficiency issues. Internal aspects include a strong desire for students to learn, the appropriate mindset, and, of course, excellent English speaking. A person's attitude toward life and learning can also be influenced by their environment. Unfortunately, learning English is difficult in Indonesia, and as a result, many students are terrified of making mistakes, pronouncing words incorrectly, and using vocabulary they don't understand. The application of podcast media is quite intriguing for English language acquisition, particularly for speaking abilities. The teaching strategies in the classroom to make it more engaging and help students comprehend the topic by keeping up with digital Developments. The writer conducted the article named "Teaching by Podcasts to Improve Students' Speaking Ability" after describing the article's backdrop.

REVOLUTIONIZING EFL EDUCATION: ENHANCING WRITING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY IN DESCRIPTIVE TEXTS THROUGH TIKTOK IN PROJECTBASED LEARNING FOR 10TH-GRADE STUDENTS IN SEMARANG PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Angga Armadi — 2023-11-16

THE EFFECT OF GENRE-BASED APPROACH ON STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF INTERPERSONAL AND TRANSACTIONAL CONVERSATION TEXT AT SMKN 2 SLAWI

Anggit Budi Luhur — 2023-11-16

This study aimed to explain and evaluate the use of Genre-Based Approach in teaching English, especially interpersonal and transactional conversation text at SMK Negeri 2 Slawi. This study used a Convergent design of the Mixed Methods approach. For qualitative data, the researchers used a case study design involving in-depth interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis. Quantitative data was collected through a quasi-experimental design using a nonequivalent control group. Research participants were selected using purposive sampling, and pretest and post-test results were statistically analyzed. Findings from interviews and observations reveal that the genre-based approach had several benefits for students. It enhanced their understanding of the communicative context, structure, and function of language in conversational texts. It also enhanced students' speaking and writing skills and helped them understand exam questions related to interpersonal and transactional conversational texts. The results of hypothesis testing showed a significant increase in the experimental group. For interpersonal conversation text, the experimental group had a significance value of 0.000, while the control group had a value of 0.001. The N gain for the experimental group was 0.6447, and for the control group was - 0.4452. In the same way, for transactional conversational text, the experimental group had a significance value of 0.000, while the control group had a value of 0.146. The N gain for the experimental group was 0.6808, and for the control group was 0.0640. Therefore, the genre-based approach significantly improves students' understanding of interpersonal and transactional conversation texts.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NUMBERED HEAD TOGETHER AND QUIZIZZ PAPER MODE ON LEARNING INTEREST IN DESCRIPTIVE TEXT MATERIAL OF VII C STUDENTS OF SMP N 2 SAYUNG

Annisa Dewi Puspita Sari — 2023-11-16

This study aims to increase the students' interest in learning Descriptive Text through the NHT (Numbered Head Together) method and Quizizz Paper in class VII C of SMP N 2 Sayung. In this study, the researcher used the Classroom Action research model with a descriptive quantitative method. In collecting the data, the researcher used a Likert scale. Data collection was carried out through 3 cycle, namely pre-cycle, cycle I and cycle II. From the results obtained there was an increase of 21.22% related to learning interest from pre-cycle of 52.52% to 73.74% with learning outcomes increasing by 15 points. In this research, cycle II was used as the validator. There was increasing in learning interest (14.29%) and outcomes (8 points). In conclusion, the NHT (Numbered Head Together) and Quizizz Paper methods are effective in increasing the learning interest of class VII C students of SMP N 2 Sayung.

IMPROVE STUDENTS' VOCABULARY COMPREHENSION THROUGH STUDENT TEAMS ACHIEVEMENT DIVISIONS METHOD IN CLASS VII D SMPN 29 SEMARANG

Aprilia Reformadita — 2023-11-16

The purpose of this study is to determine: (1) whether the Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) cooperative learning approach may improve students' vocabulary comprehension; and (2) how students respond when studying using the STAD method. This study is a classroom action research. This study involved students of SMP N 29 Semarang class VII D for the 2022/2023 academic year. This study was divided into two cycles, each of which included stages of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. Data collection strategies used in each cycle included test results from the pretest and post-test as quantitative data and students’ questionnaires as qualitative data. According to the findings of this study, students' vocabulary comprehension improves after using the STAD learning method. This can be seen from the test results of students. The pretest results show a score of 69.5 on average. Meanwhile, the average cycle 1 post-test score was 78, and the average cycle 2 posttest score was 88. The pretest findings showed that only 10 students, or 32.2%, reached the minimum criterion, while in the post-test cycle 1 there were 20 or 78% of students who succeeded in achieving the minimum criterion and 28 students or 90.3% in the post-test cycle 2 who reached the minimum criterion. The results of the questionnaire data indicate that students responded positively to learning by implementing the STAD approach.

THE USE OF READING ALOUD TECHNIQUE TO REDUCE STUDENT’S SPEAKING ANXIETY

Ary Prastiya Anjasmara — 2023-11-16

The study aimed to find out whether the Reading Aloud technique can reduce the students’ speaking anxiety during English learning. This research was quantitative research. The participants of this research were 32 students of eighth grade of Junior High School 3 Sawit. Data collection was carried out using the pre-tests, post-test, interviews and checklist observations. The checklist observation was used to find out the factors that cause students' anxiety in speaking performances. While, the interviews were conducted to determine their anxiety level. The use of the reading aloud method was accompanied by providing motivation, assignments and reinforcement to support its application. The final result of data processing was calculated from the percentage of how many students who courage to speak up and their enthusiasm without being forced or pointed before and after the technique was applied. The final results confirmed that the technique of reading aloud was effective in reducing the anxiety of students in speaking English.

ENHANCING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION ACHIEVEMENT OF ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION TEXT USING POSSE STRATEGY A Classroom Action Research of the Tenth Grade of DPK 2 at SMK N 9 Surakarta in the Academic Year of 2022/2023

Asfia Nur Laeli — 2023-11-16

Reading comprehension is one of important skill refers to reading meaning, understanding, and entertaining that need high-order thinking skill and complex process. In fact, the students still have low reading comprehension achievement. The objective of the research was to improve students’ reading comprehension achievement using POSSE (Predict, Organize, Summarize, and Evaluate) strategy in analytical exposition text. This research was conducted in X DPK 2 grade of SMK N 9 Surakarta. The subject of the research was 35 students of X DPK 2 in the academic year of 2022/2023. The type of the research was classroom action research conducted in two cycles. Each cycles consisted two meetings. This research was analyzed in the form of descriptive qualitative. The result of this research showed that the use of POSSE strategy improves students reading comprehension. The improvement of students’ reading comprehension was reflected by the result of students’ mean score that improved from 21,71 in pre-cycle to 66 in the first cycle and 85 in the second cycle. Based on the result can be concluded that using POSSE strategy has positive impact on the students’ reading comprehension achievement of analytical exposition text.

The Implementation of Flash Cards to Improve VII A SMPN 2 Dempet Students’ Vocabulary Mastery of Narrative Text in Academic Year of 2022/2023

Aulia Ainun Arsah — 2023-11-16

This Classroom Action Research discusses the implementation of the use of Flash Cards to improve vocabulary mastery in English Narrative Text for class VIIB students at SMPN 2 Dempet. The subjects of this study were students of class VII B, totaling 30 students. The purpose of this research is to improve students' vocabulary mastery in class VIIB SMPN 2 Dempet. This research was conducted in 2 cycles using action research procedures, namely planning, action, observation, and reflection. Data was collected using the method of data results obtained by observation, pre-test, post-test, and documentation. The results of the data obtained during the pre-test were the average value of all students 39,03 while the average score obtained in the posttest was 66,80. Of the two average values, the students' vocabulary mastery increased by 71,15%. So it can be concluded that class VIIB SMPN 2 Dempet students' vocabulary mastery in Narrative Text material using flash cards media has increased.

ENHANCING STUDENTS’ ENGLISH LEARNING MOTIVATION THROUGH DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION WITH FUN GAME ACTIVITIES

Beta Radish Charica Dewi — 2023-11-16

Motivation has been considered as one factor determining students' meaningful learning. The Classroom Action Research (CAR) integrating fun game-based learning activities into Differentiated Instruction is aiming at enhancing students' English learning motivation. This CAR will recruit 32 seventh graders of a public junior high school in Central Java. Observation will be data collection methods. This study is cyclical in which each cycle follows such stages as planning, action, observation, and reflection. The focused aspects of Differentiated instruction will be content and process. Regarding the content aspect, instructional materials will be designed aligning with students’ characteristics such as motivation, competence, and learning styles. In terms of the process aspect, different game-based learning activities will be provided to help students be more engaged in the classroom. Qualitative methods will be used for the data analysis. The results of the pre-cycle study indicated that the average student motivation was 35.63% which means it needs to be increased. However, in Cycle 1, this percentage increased to 75.63%, which means it is good, and further improved to 82.50% in Cycle 2, which means it is very good. Therefore, it can be concluded that integration of fun game-based learning into Differentiated Instruction will be able to boost students' English learning motivation.

THE USE OF WORD BASEBALL GRAPHIC ORGANIZER TO IMPROVE VOCABULARY MASTERY OF SMPN 8 SEMARANG SEVENTH-GRADE STUDENTS

Corry Hastiwi — 2023-11-16

Vocabulary is an essential part of communication. Mastering vocabulary also affects an individual's language skills. It is suggested that individuals should build their vocabulary mastery from an early age. This case is also applied to the seventh-grade students of SMPN 8 Semarang who has difficulties regarding mastering vocabulary. Through this research, the researcher aimed to improve the student's vocabulary mastery by the use of a word baseball graphic organizer. The study used a quasi-experimental method. The subject of this study is the seventh-grade student of SMPN 8 Semarang, which consists of 64 students as the sample. The data was obtained by the pre-test and post-test on both groups and the questionnaire for the experimental group only. The student's low vocabulary showed in the pre-test mean score which showed 39.70 for the experimental group and 39.67 for the control group. Both of the groups showed improvement in their vocabulary mastery through the post-test mean score which is 60.29 for the experimental group and 47.66 for the control group. However, there was a significant improvement regarding the experimental group rather than the control group by the mean difference of 20.59 for the experimental group and 7.99 for the control group. The t-test result showed that the sig (2-tailed) is lower than the significance level (0.031<0.05). By this, it is proved that there is a significant difference between the student who was taught by using the word baseball graphic organizer and who was not. Furthermore, the use of the word baseball graphic organizer is effective to enhance vocabulary mastery for the seventh-grade student of SMPN 8 Semarang.

ENGAGING THE INSTA-GENERATION: INSTAGRAMBASED ASSIGNMENTS FOR INDONESIAN TERTIARY EFL LEARNERS

Daniel Kurniawan — 2023-11-16

Principally motivated by how Instagram–a widespread social media platform among young users– may facilitate language learning, this paper explores the design and impact of using Instagrambased assignments in an introductory linguistics course at a private university in Central Java, Indonesia. Twenty-four students answered reflective questions through an online questionnaire, aiming at investigating the students’ perspectives on the assignments, specifically on how the assignments might or might not affect their motivation and any challenges they encountered while working on the assignments. The students’ responses generally informed that the Instagram-based assignments appealed to the students and could motivate them to work on the assignments. Besides, the students reported some personal and technical challenges. This paper should interest EFL teachers seeking to integrate Instagram into their language teaching practices.

THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED LEARNING ON STUDENTS’ AFFECTIVE, BEHAVIORAL, AND COGNITIVE ENGAGEMENT IN EFL HIGHER EDUCATION

Desi Surlitasari Dewi — 2023-11-16

As technology continues to advance, it is crucial to examine its impact on student engagement to inform educational practices and pedagogical strategies. This research aims to investigate whether there is a significant difference in student engagement between the use of technology-based learning and traditional learning, as well as to identify the specific dimensions of student engagement (affective, behavioral, cognitive) that is mostly influenced by technology-based learning A pre-experimental study was conducted to compare the impact of technology-based instruction and traditional instruction on student engagement among higher education students. The data was collected through questionnaires distributed before and after the intervention using technology-based learning to 29 respondents and a ttest was employed to find out the differences between pre-test and post-test. The result revealed significant differences between students’ engagement before and after the implementation of technologybased learning, implying that integrating technology into the instructional process positively influences student engagement. The most significant improvement among the three dimensions was in the affective domain. The visual and multimedia components of technology-based learning also contribute to affective engagement. Videos, simulations, and interactive activities captivate students’ attention, evoke curiosity, and create memorable learning experiences. These engaging and immersive elements stimulate positive emotions, such as enthusiasm, enjoyment, and interest, thereby enhancing affective engagement. The result implies that educators should embrace technology-based learning approaches to promote positive emotional experiences, motivation, and student engagement, ultimately leading to improved learning outcomes.

Boosting English Speaking Skills through IT Integration: Students’ Learning Experience Using Duolingo and Cake Applications

Dewi Puspitasari — 2023-11-16

This research examines the utilization of Duolingo and Cake applications, incorporating information technology, to enhance students' English speaking abilities. The study involved ten English language learners who used these applications as supplementary resources for practicing speaking. Data collection included gathering feedback and conducting thematic analysis. The results indicated that the integration of Duolingo and Cake had a positive impact on students' speaking skills, specifically in terms of sentence structures and pronunciation. Participants expressed increased motivation and engagement, attributing it to immediate feedback and exposure to authentic language. The thematic analysis identified several key themes, including the effectiveness of the applications, the benefits of gamified learning, challenges encountered, and overall satisfaction. This research contributes to the existing literature on integrating information technology into language learning, underscoring the potential of Duolingo and Cake to enhance English speaking abilities. It highlights the significance of incorporating technology in language classrooms and provides valuable insights for educators, curriculum designers, and researchers. The findings suggest that utilizing such applications can provide learners with valuable interactive opportunities to practice and enhance their English speaking skills.

FOSTERING EFL STUDENTS’ WRITING RECOUNT TEXT USING CANVA

Dewi Sartika — 2023-11-16

Technology development recently impacted society and brought about specific changes in schooling. Technology is thus included in education, and teachers should use it in the classroom. In writing classes, Canva can be used. The purpose of this study was to evaluate Canva's effectiveness as a teaching tool for a recount text writing. A pre-experimental group pre-test posttest design was employed. To determine a research sample, cluster random sampling was applied. Class XI Teknik Mekatronika of SMK Negeri 1 Inderalaya Selatan was selected. To get the data, an essay-written test was employed and was evaluated by two raters using a writing scoring rubric. Effect size calculations and the t-test were used to analyze the data. The results showed that the tobtained (7.30) was greater than the t-table (2.00) and the effect size result was 1.23. Due to the facilities offered by Canva, teachers urged students to use it to compose a recount text. As a result, Canva was a crucial tool for improving students' writing abilities. Besides, teachers should adapt Canva to each student's needs in order to provide regular feedback and assessment. By putting these ideas into practice, Canva may be used in the classroom to the fullest, fostering creativity and enhancing students' writing skills.

UTILIZING DUOLINGO AS A TECHNOLOGICAL TOOL FOR ASSESSING STUDENTS' WRITING SKILLS IN EFL CONTEXT

Didit Kurniadi — 2023-11-16

As a result of the development of the digital era, IT-based language instruction is continuously evolving. Consequently, the demand for appropriate technological tools for teaching and learning is rising since students are digital natives. ITbased language instruction is gradually replacing the traditional method of chalk and discussion in the classroom only due to its many benefits. However, there is a shortage of research on the implications and efficacy of these tools for assessing students' learning processes, particularly concerning writing. This research seeks to provide a report on using the application to evaluate students' writing abilities. This study utilizes Duolingo as the technological tool used in the EFL context. The respondents were 32 students from Universitas AKI. This study used survey questionnaires, observation inventories, and semi-structured interviews. The findings were examined using frequency and thematic content analysis. The primary results of this study indicate that respondent attitudes toward Duolingo are favourable, in addition to highlighting the benefits of implementing Duolingo in the classroom. This study also identifies some potential drawbacks. The two main issues during the intervention were network and technical issues. This study's implication is pertinent to the new pedagogical aid in writing assessments.

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ENGLISH VOCABULARY MASTERY BY USING FLASHCARD QUIZ THROUGH PEER TUTORING TECHNIQUE IN SMP NEGERI 2 AMBARAWA

Dwi Ariani — 2023-11-16

The mastery of Englsih vocabulary of class VII students in SMP Negeri 2 Ambarawa is sill considered low. This research is aimed to describe the use of flashcard through peer tutoring technique to improve the mastery of English vocabulary of class VII students in SMP Negeri 2 Ambarawa emphasized on the material of degree of comparison. This research belongs to classroom action research with 36 students as the research subjects. The design of this research is conducted in two cycles. Each of the cycle consist of the process of planning, treatment/act, observation and reflection. Data collection instruments use observation sheets, questions sheets and field notes sheets. The data is analysed using decriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis. The result of this research show that (1) the use of flashcard can improve the mastery of English vocabulary on the aspect of spelling vocabulary. (2) the use of flashcard through peer tutoring technique to improve the mastery of English vocabulary on aspect differentiating the use of vocabulary in context of sentences. (3) The use of flashcard through peer tutoring technique improve the mastery of English vocabulary on the material of degree of comparison. This is indicated from the results of the pretest where the average of students’ vocabulary mastery is 42,1 with a precentage of success 11,1 %. Students’ vocabulary mastery increased with an average of 70,6 in Cycle I with precentage of success 58,3 % and Ngain score 0,45 (medium). In Cycle II, the average score of students increased to be 80 with a precentage of success is 80,5 % of students having score above KKM and Ngain score 0,65 (medium). Thus, it can be concluded that learning English using flashcard through peer tutoring techniques can improve English vocabulary mastery in degree of comparison materials in class II students of SMP Negeri 2 Ambarawa.

THE LEARNING STRATEGIES APPLIED BY A HIGH ACHIEVER IN SPEAKING AT SMAN 2 KEDIRI

Eka Aprillia Putri — 2023-11-16

This aim of this research is to find out the learning strategies are factors that help the student to learn foreign language. The subject consisted of a high achiever at Speaking class in XI MIPA students of SMAN 2 Kediri. This research aimed to describe a high achiever’s leaning strategies that are applied for speaking learning. This research used qualitative research. The method of collecting data was observation, questionaries, and documentation. The result of this research showed that a high achiever applied almost all the learning strategies proposed by Oxford (1990). A high achiever applied memory, cognitive, compensation, metacognitive strategies, effective strategies, and social strategies. Based on the result of this research, the researcher concluded that a high achiever mostly applied metacognitive and social strategies which were important to improve the students in learning speaking. The metacognitive strategies were included always notice English mistakes in order use the information to help do better, look for students to practice English, pay attention, try to find out to be a good English learner, and have a goal to improve English skills. The social strategies were always study with other students, study with native English speaker, ask question in English, ask for someone for correction in conversation and ask English teacher to slow down or say it again if do not understand something in English. By using the learning strategies in speaking learning, students will know that the learning strategies they apply are the best way to learn and overcome their learning problems.

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ABILITY TO DEVELOP IDEAS IN WRITING ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION TEXT THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

Etika Noor Susianti — 2023-11-16

There are some aspects that should be mastered by students in writing a text. Developing ideas becomes the hardest aspect when the students write a specific text. The objective of this classroom action research is to solve the students’ difficulties in developing ideas in the process of writing analytical exposition text. Students’ result of project-based learning in the form of mind map and the analytical exposition text written by the students were analyzed by using qualitative study with the design of descriptive analysis. The subjects of this study were the students of X-1 SMA Kesatrian 2 Semarang. The result revealed that through mind mapping activity, students' writing ability increased. It was marked by students being able to develop ideas from the chosen topic in the correct form of analytical exposition text based on the generic structure with the average scores were 81,7. The Implementation of project-based learning models with mind mapping activity can improve students' ability to develop ideas in writing analytical exposition text with 2 learning cycles.

INTEGRATING TARL STRATEGY THROUGH DIGITAL MEDIA TO ENHANCE STUDENT’S SPEAKING ABILITY AT SMPN 8 SEMARANG

Fatimatuzzuhroh Fatimatuzzuhroh — 2023-11-16

Speaking is one of the skills that need to be mastered by students when learning English. Speaking is a significant tool for communication. Enhancing students' speaking skills is a constant concern in the classroom. In this rapidly evolving 21st century, various innovative technologies have been introduced to teach speaking skills in the classroom. In this research, various digital media have been used to support the learning process. This Classroom Action Research (CAR) is implemented to develop students’ speaking abilities at SMPN 8 Semarang. The aim of this study was to know how far the implementation of the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) strategy through digital media can enhance the students' speaking ability at SMPN 8 Semarang in the academic year 2023-2024. In implementing this strategy, two cycles were applied following the procedures for action research: planning, action, observing, and reflecting. In collecting the data, the researcher used four kinds of instruments: classroom observation, document analysis, a pretest, and a post-test. Therefore, the researcher used the students’ test results to measure the improvement in their speaking achievement at the end of the process.

Implementing Video Games to Improve English Grammar Skills: Scribblenauts Unlimited

Febri Dhany Triwibowo — 2023-11-16

This qualitative research study investigates the effectiveness of using the video game Scribblenauts Unlimited as a technique for improving English grammar abilities. The participants of the study were students of basic grammar level learners. Semistructured interviews and participant observations were used to gather the data. The participants played Scribblenauts Unlimited for a predetermined amount of time, during which time their experiences, reasons for playing, and effects on their language abilities were examined. The results show how using Scribblenauts Unlimited improved the participants' command of English grammar. Their grasp and application of grammatical ideas were said to have been improved by the interactive nature of the game and the opportunity for contextual language exercise. While playing the game, participants demonstrated enjoyment and motivation, demonstrating improved engagement and willingness to practice grammar. The qualitative study exposes a number of themes, including the game's capacity to enhance problem-solving abilities, fast feedback, and autonomous learning. Participants also cited the game's vivid and varied virtual world as important in retaining their interest and participation in grammar drills. Overall, the evidence from this study indicates that including video games like Scribblenauts Unlimited have a considerable positive impact on improving English grammar abilities. The findings offer insightful information for educators and game designers looking to apply gamified methods to language training. It is advised to conduct more research to examine the long-term benefits and potential scalability of grammar training interventions based on video games.

MINIMUM COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT (AKM) IN KAMPUS MENGAJAR 5 ACTIVITIES THROUGH COMPUTER-BASED SCHOOL ASSESSMENT

Fitri Nurdianingsih — 2023-11-16

Computer-based school evaluation is the method of evaluating and analyzing the performance of schools utilizing technology. In the post covid era, the Ministry of Education and Culture created a new rule in the form of a computer-based national assessment (ANBK). This research was a survey research. The participant of this research was the students of the fifth grade students at SDN Bumirejo Bojonegoro Regency. Minimum Competency Assessment or AKM evaluated two skills: reading comprehension (literacy) and numeracy. The result showed that the literacy and numeracy of the students were still low. The students' understanding of AKM material is felt to be challenging.

REVOLUTIONISING EFL CURRICULUM: A THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF GENERATIVE AI FOR ACTIVE LEARNING

FX. Risang Baskara — 2023-11-16

Focal to this research lies a field marked by pedagogical transformation - English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education, wherein conventional curriculum design and the advent of generative AI converge. As questions arise around the potential of AI to reshape EFL curricula and augment active learning, this study illuminates pathways for such transformation. Prior research into EFL curriculum design indicates a need for a more individualised, dynamic approach, which present AI technologies are ideally equipped to fulfil. By drawing upon the capabilities of AI to generate novel content, personalise instruction, and adapt learning experiences, this paper offers a theoretical exploration of EFL curriculum redesign. Significantly, this novel investigation attempts to address a gap in current research, with few studies having analysed how generative AI could be practically incorporated into curriculum design to amplify active learning outcomes in EFL. Utilising theoretical analysis methods, this research expounds upon the roles of AI in the EFL curriculum and its implications for teacher and learner dynamics, instructional delivery, and assessment methodologies. Findings unveil a potential shift in EFL curriculum design towards greater dynamism and personalisation, with generative AI as the catalyst. These implications underscore the need for continuous discourse on the intersection of technology and language education, with this research signalling a transformative step forward for EFL pedagogy and active learning.

Factors influencing students speaking skills: Social Support and Speaking Anxiety

Gusti Nur Hafifah — 2023-11-16

The purpose of this study is to investigate aspects of speaking anxiety and social support that significantly influence students' ability in speaking. A correlational study was conducted through a survey by distributing the questionnaire to 135 senior high school students. The instrument was constructed and validated through several steps; instrument adaptation, expert judgment, validity test, and reliability test. The results of the study, which were supported by a significant value of 0.000 0.05 and a Fcount of 8.999 (greater than Ftable 3.84), showed that speaking anxiety and social support were correlated to speaking competence. This shows that the hypothesis is accepted. The ability of senior high school students to speak is significantly impacted by speaking anxiety and social support; the Reliable Alliance is one aspect of social support that has a major impact on speaking ability. In conclusion, social support surely enhances students' motivation to develop their speaking abilities and students should have more opportunities to perform speaking in public to decrease their anxiety.

DIFFERENT LECTURERS’ PERCEPTION ON AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN TEACHING MARITIME ENGLISH (MarEng)

Haryani Haryani — 2023-11-16

Effective communication should be created well while teaching English. Therefore, in fulfilling the teaching–learning process, an English Lecturer must also know how to communicate well and convey the meaning of the lessons by considering their condition in the classroom. This study aims to find out and identify the lecturers' perception of effective communication, especially in teaching Maritime English. Qualitative research is chosen because it allows researchers to identify issues from the participant's perspective. Purposive sampling was used in this research, and the participants were twenty lecturers in Indonesian maritime education institutions. The technique of collecting data was by distributing questionnaires and doing interviews. After gathering the data, it was analyzed and categorized based on five different questions. From the result, it can be seen that the opinion on effective communication, tips and tricks to being a communicative lecturer, the way the lecturers communicate with the students, the method of enhancing students' maritime ability, and the practice of facing complaints from students in the classroom has various of perception which to the lecturers and students to work together in achieving the purpose of education in the maritime field.

"TELL-ME-WHAT-YOU-SEE" STRATEGY IN DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL

Hermansyah Hermansyah — 2023-11-16

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the "Tell Me What You See" strategy in developing student speaking skills. The strategy is based on the concept of visual learning, which encourages students to observe and describe objects or images orally. The main objectives are to enhance students' ability to organize their thoughts, express ideas, and improve their confidence in speaking through the "Tell Me What You See" strategy among the 10th-grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Lempuing OKI. The research method utilized a pre-experimental design in the form of a one-group pretest-posttest design. The population of this study comprised all 10th-grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Lempuing OKI, with a total of 191 students for the academic year 2022/2023. Convenience non-random sampling was employed by the researcher to obtain a sample of X.3, consisting of 32 students. In this study, the researcher employed an oral test to collect data and analyzed the data using an appropriate t-test. Based on the research findings, it was found that the average score in the posttest was higher than the average score in the pretest. The average posttest score of the students was 54.37, while the average pretest score was 42.03. Furthermore, the result of the t-test was 9.71, which was higher than the critical value (1.697) at a significance level of 0.05%. This implies that the "Tell Me What You See" strategy is significantly effective in developing speaking skills among the 10th-grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Lempuing OKI.

LOCAL CONTENT-BASED TEXTBOOK IN TEACHING YOUNG LEARNERS; A DEVELOPMENT STUDY OF WEST LOMBOK

Humaira Humaira — 2023-11-16

Instructional resources, including textbooks, course books, and other materials, play a vital role in teaching and learning. Despite the fact that technology and information are frequently used by people all over the world, textbooks still considerably help teachers to support their teaching material, especially in teaching English to young learners. This study intended to develop a suitable textbook that would be pretty beneficial to sustain relevant learning. As a research method, educational R&D (Research and Development) was used in this study. The samples were 27 fourth-grade students from 250 populations at State Elementary School 3 Kuranji in West Nusa Tenggara. The data was gathered using observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The study's findings revealed that students made great progress in learning English using the local-content textbook. Students' knowledge, motivation, courage, activeness, and love of learning have improved. The students' progress revealed that 100% of the students attended the class, 88.8% of the students enjoyed the learning process, 85.1% of the students understood the materials, 92.5% of the students were more cooperative in the teaching and learning process, 78% of the students demonstrated bravery in expressing their ideas, 93% of the students completed the task or homework assigned, 74% of the students began to participate in class activities, and 93% of the students developed respect and attention. The average of the student’s scores in evaluation showed that 99% of students passed their passing grades.

TEACHERS’ CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTING BLENDED LEARNING IN EFL CONTEXT

I Putu Bagus Surya Madu Sedana — 2023-11-16

The study aims to identify the challenges in implementing blended learning to teach English during Covid-19 Pandemic and describe the optional solutions used by the teachers to highlight the challenges. This is a descriptive qualitative study and the main data collection method that apply are observation and interview. The researcher used purposive sampling for choosing the subject. The finding showed that there are two main categories in challenges identified, namely internal factors and external factors. The challenges related to the teachers’ internal factors including low of motivation, lack of interest, anxiety and lack of confidence. The challenges related to the teachers’ external factors including students’ behavior, complex curriculum, time selection, environmental situation and facilities. The optional solutions that could highlight the identified challenges are provided for each of the factors contributions to the challenges. Besides, the optional solutions are also grouped into prior and during class solutions that could be easily applied by the teachers. Based on the result of this study, teachers could understand to anticipate the challenges and be able to use the proper solutions to highlight the challenges.

TEACHER AGENCY OF NON-FORMAL EFL INDONESIAN TEACHERS IN CURRICULUM STANDARDS IN ENGLISH EDUCATION CONTEXT

Ikrama Prasetya — 2023-11-16

English courses in Indonesia face stiff competition. English is in great demand in society. In light of this, English courses have their own standards in place to meet the needs of students seeking to improve their English skills. One of the English courses in Yogyakarta is well-known for its effectiveness in helping students improve their English abilities. Because having a solid curriculum applied in the course is not the only thing that matters, the capacity of the instructors to appropriate the curriculum is more interesting to explore in this research. The researcher develops research questions on curricular adaptation techniques and teacher agency development elements. Participants are selected from among senior and novice instructors. In the research, a qualitative method is used through conducting interviews with teachers on their teaching experiences. According to the conclusions of this research, teachers should envisage their students' abilities as part of their teaching preparation, assign various tasks to students depending on their level of ability, create an enjoyable English learning paradigm, and concentrate on the most relevant items to discuss. Experiences, training, weekly up-grading, teaching observations, and interactions with class advisors all contribute to their teacher agency growth.

INFUSING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN CRITICAL LITERACY PEDAGOGY TO GENERATE CRITICAL THINKER

Indah Arvianti — 2023-11-16

Traditional skills such as literacy and numeracy skills, added with learning and innovation skills, career and life skills, and digital literacy skills are called the new learning paradigm. Those skills also align with the challenge for higher education institutions to develop curricula in the 4.0 industry era to produce graduates who have 21st-century skills, that is HOTS (high-order thinking skills), which covers communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creative thinking, computational logic, compassion, and civic responsibility. Students are digital natives, but technology implication limits their cognitive thinking potential when they depend too much on it that avoid thinking enhancing, discovering information, and problem-solving steps. Those constraints challenge teachers to emerge the student’s critical thinking abilities. This research aims to propose critical literacy using digital technology in shaping students to be critical thinkers and to promote that digital literacy is essential to ensure that technology is merely a support, not a substitute for teachers to achieve quality teaching practice. The research method is a case study since it produces an in-depth, multifaceted understanding of a complex problem in the actual setting of integrating technology and critical thinking skill. Infusing digital technology in critical literacy is essential to emerging critical thinking awareness since both are needed in the workforce. Packaging technology as a device to nurture students’ critical thinking in language instruction will help students select, gather, analyze, and evaluate effectively the extravagance of information in cyberspace.

ESP STUDENTS’ PREFERENCE FOR MULTIMODAL LEARNING

Ira Mutiaraningrum — 2023-11-16

Learning is always multimodal. Unbeknownst to us, English language learning inherently incorporates multiple modes. However, there is limited study asking students which modes they preferred the best during ESP learning along with their reasons. This study aims to investigate student preferences for multimodal learning in their ESP course. This study involved 117 students enrolling in an ESP course. Using a survey, this study reveals that in terms of multimodal learning preferences, most students showed a preference for a combination of pictures, followed by illustrations. Additionally, a significant portion of students favored audio, while others preferred speech. Facial expressions were found to be effective by a considerable number of students, and some expressed a preference for the use of colors. These findings emphasize the wide variety of modalities that students find beneficial in their learning process. The open-ended survey revealed that students perceive multimodal learning as interesting, non-boring, interactive, and stimulating to their senses.

ENHANCING STUDENTS’ NARRATIVE WRITING SKILL THROUGH PICTURE SERIES AND DIALOGIC FEEDBACK: A PROCESS-BASED APPROACH LEARNING

Irda Afdila — 2023-11-16

As a result of a preliminary investigation into the causes of learners' inability to compose narrative texts, the aims of this study are to enhance narrative writing skills by employing picture series and dialogic feedback within a process approach framework and dialogic feedback in the process approach cycle aid students' narrative writing skills. This study is a two-cycle classroom action investigation. Planning, action, observation, and reflection comprise the research procedure. The researchers collaborated with the English teacher and other individuals. This study concentrates on thirty students in class X8 at SMAN 5 Semarang during the 2022-23 academic year. Using classroom observation, interviews, and tests, the data was collected. Observational and interviewbased data are evaluated qualitatively. The observer evaluated the learning using an observation sheet. Besides, the interview data were additionally organized, analyzed, coded, and interpreted. In the meantime, data from the pre-test, post-test cycle I, and post-test cycle II are analyzed by comparing the mean writing scores of students based on the following five criteria: content, organization, vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics. Before and after using picture series and dialogic feedback within the framework of the process approach, this study found a substantial change in the mean narrative writing scores of students. Picture series help students generate and develop ideas, determine the meaning of words, and comprehend the actions of the characters. Furthermore, the implementation of dialogic feedback can assist students in actively constructing meaning from feedback and synergistically enhancing their narrative writing abilities. It is suggested that EFL instructors use picture series and dialogic feedback within the framework of the process approach to make the learning process more engaging and to develop students' narrative writing skills.

ITEM ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH TEACHER-MADE TEST

Irmala Sukendra — 2023-11-16

Evaluation is a systematic process of determining the extent to which instructional objectives are achieved by the students. Carefully collected evaluation data helped teachers understand the learners, plan learning experience and determine the extent of which the instructional objectives are achieved. This research is aimed to analyze the English summative test validity used by SMA Yaspita, Serpong Utara, Tangerang. The study focused on finding the appropriateness of the summative test, whether it is in line with the syllabus and learning objectives. Thus, this study aimed to find out: (1) the appropriateness of the English material coverage to the content standard of the latest syllabus and (2) the quality of the English summative test items. This study included the English teacher and the students of SMA Yaspita as the considerations of the findings. This research is a descriptive analysis method by using English summative test. The findings of the research discovered that the quality of English summative test at SMA Yaspita of second grade students failed to fulfill the desired learning objectives.

THE POTRAITS OF COLLABORATIVE WRITING: A DIGITAL STORYTELLING PROJECT IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

Iswatun Chasanah — 2023-11-16

Digital storytelling (DST) has gained significant popularity as an instructional method in English language teaching. However, limited research has focused on investigating the experiences of secondary school students learning to create digital stories in the context of English as a foreign language. To address this research gap, this study presents collaborative writing as an approach utilizing digital storytelling in an Indonesian secondary school English classroom. The project involved collaborative activities where six groups of 36 students collectively participated in the creation of digital stories. These activities encompassed various DST projects, including selecting a story theme, developing the narrative, revising the storyline, and presenting the final product digitally. The findings of this case study indicate that student participants were able to enhance their story literacy skills, foster digital literacy development, engage actively in the story drafting process, and enhance their competence in creating and publishing digital storytelling content. Based on these outcomes, the study suggests that genre-based digital storytelling holds the potential to effectively engage secondary school students in English language learning while simultaneously enhancing their technological literacy.

Using Digital Tools in Responsive And Genre-Based Writing Approach for First-Year University Students

Josephine Ilona Januardi — 2023-11-16

Writing in English helps students to express their feelings and communicate their ideas while interacting with their readers. In this session, the speaker will share a lesson plan discussing the responsive writing approach to help English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students in a higher education setting write meaningfully, meet their particular writing purpose by implementing their readers’ preference for the specific genre (i.e., a procedural text) that becomes the final product of their writing, and have opportunities to explore and express their ideas by writing creatively. The lesson plan provides pre-activities, main activities, and reflection at the end of the lesson, supported by various digital tools. Digital literacy may be a concern in this lesson plan because the students need to work collaboratively using Google Slides and other supporting digital tools. However, the students are expected to collaboratively use Google Slides as the primary digital tool in writing the procedural text. Because writing is more challenging than other language skills, hopefully, the teachers’ stimulators in responsive writing will guide the students in writing a procedural text. My presentation will interest EFL teachers looking for a creative teaching technique and ideas for teaching a procedure text supported by various digital tools.

STUDY ON GENDER ANXIETY IN WRITING

Kenya Ariartha — 2023-11-16

This research reported the difference of writing anxiety suffered by male and female students and the factors behind their writing anxiety. This quantitative research applied two type of questionnaires to compile necessary data which adapted from SLWAI (Second Language Writing Anxiety Inventory) by Cheng (2004) and CSLWAI (Cause of Second Language Writing Anxiety Inventory) by Rezaei and Jafari (2014). The research had 30 male students and 33 female students in their second grade of senior high school as research subject. The finding showed that male students suffered cognitive anxiety, avoidance behavior anxiety and somatic anxiety. Meanwhile, female students suffered somatic anxiety and cognitive anxiety. The different between male and female students’ writing anxiety factors laid in male students had linguistic difficulties followed with writing techniques while female students only had writing techniques ad factors affecting their writing anxiety. Therefore, male students had worse writing anxiety than female students. So, building awareness about students’ writing anxiety would help students, teacher and future researcher to find various solution to decrease and solve the problem such as building suitable teaching and learning environment based on this research finding and future related researches.

THE EFFECTS OF GENRE-BASED APPROACH IN TEACHING WRITING IN INDONESIA'S SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Kirana Aulia Sani — 2023-11-16

Learning method is a systematic and regular process carried out by educators in directing material to their students. Learning methods are important because they can help many individual including students, educators, professionals and learning and development specialist to better understand the particular modalities that can help learners process information most effectively. One of the methods used in teaching is genre-based approach. Genre-based approach (GBA) has gained popularity as a method for teaching English, particularly in writing. One other important thing in learning to write is how students come up with ideas to put in their writing. By generating ideas, students can easily develop a writing framework. This research is aimed at describing the effects of a genre-based approach in teaching writing in Indonesia's senior high schools. This research used qualitative descriptive method. The data was collected using documentation, which then analyzed by using qualitative analysis. The three steps of qualitative analysis are data reduction, data display, and conclusion. The results of the research showed that Genre-based approach can (1) improve the students' writing ability, (2) enhance students’ sentences building, (3) improve students’ control over certain texts linguistic features with particular communicative purpose, and (4) Heightened students' motivation.

TECHNOLOGY-BASED EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Lalita Vistari — 2023-11-16

The 21st century requires technology-based education to keep up with the rapidly globalizing world. The global government employs a variety of strategies to get pupils ready for the 21st century, which includes critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, creativity, and innovation. The related topic area places a strong emphasis on developing competence in both personal and professional skills. 21st century skills include life planning, flexibility, adaptability, entrepreneurship, productivity, leadership, critical thinking, communication, and digital literacy. The use of instructional technology has advantages and disadvantages, just like any other advancement. With more and more tools being developed by educators and developers to raise educational standards, technology is already finding its way into classrooms.

IMPROVING STUDENT STUDY REPORT AND ACTIVENESS USED DISCOVERY LEARNING METHOD THROUGH DIFFERENTIATION CONTENT AND TECHNOLOGY

Liviana Ika Subekti — 2023-11-16

This research was conducted at SMP Negeri 1 Karangawen, Kab. Demak with class 7B as the research target. This research takes the title "Improving Student's Study Report and Activeness Used Discovery Learning Method Through Differentiation Content and Technology” integration strategy in English Subjects for Class 7B Semester 2 of SMP Negeri 1 Karangawen Demak Academic Year 2022/2023" by collecting quantitative data to measure students' enhancement learning report. English at the 7th-grade level of junior high school is a challenge for teachers because the background of each pupil is different. This is an opportunity for researchers to find out the challenges 7th graders of junior high school face in learning English at school by applying quizzes and small games to create fun learning as the classroom action research. Students tend to have difficulty understanding English subjects because of their limited vocabulary. Giving English sentences to students without a glossary guide is a tricky thing. Therefore, the researcher's classroom action is expected to help students improve their knowledge and skills in learning English. Fun learning is one of the strategies used to support the learning process and attract students' attention so that their active participation is involved in the learning process.

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION AND PARTICIPATION THROUGH FINDING AND SHARING ACTIVITY BASED ON DIFFERENTIATED LEARNING

Luklu Ul Maknuun — 2023-11-16

According to the observation conducted on the pre-cycle, the students of grade XI6 in SMA Negeri 1 Karangtengah Demak were less participation because of their distraction by their gadgets during the learning activity. It can be indicated that the learning activity did not appeal to the students to be a part of it. Moreover, many students were not able to identify the main idea of an explanation text and comprehend the whole information of the text. This study aimed to improve students' reading comprehension and participation in the learning process of explanation text. As it is known that the implementation of Kurikulum Merdeka tries to accommodate each student's needs, particularly in students' learning styles. Hence, differentiated learning was applied as the approach to solve the problems along with cooperative learning through finding and sharing technique. This class action research was descriptive qualitative. The findings showed that the number of students that are able to reach the learning objectives increased. In cycle 1, only 24% of the students could construct the jumbled paragraph into a good text and give a title for the text. On the other hand, students participated a lot during the activity even though they were still getting difficulties reading the text. In cycle 2, 73% of the students could find the appropriate answer to the given questions. In addition, the students started to be more comfortable with that kind of activity which contains their learning style.

DIGITAL TEXT IN SUPPORTING ONLINE LEARNING: STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS

Mahardhika Andiansyah — 2023-11-16

Implementing blended learning in 2021, Seafarers’ Updating Program students must adapt to the new habit of accessing online learning resources. Digital text becomes one of the learning media during their online course. This study aims at examining students’ perceptions toward the use of digital text in supporting online learning. The study employed a descriptive method and involved 40 Deck Officer Class I students of the Seafarers’ Upgrading Program at Balai Besar Pendidikan Penyegaran dan Peningkatan Ilmu Pelayaran Jakarta. Questionnaires and close-ended interviews were used to collect the data. The data were qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed. The findings reveal that students have positive perceptions toward the use of the internet, motivation in reading digital text, and digital text reading efficacy. However, they also acknowledge difficulties in digital text reading, such as the need for teacher assistance and potential challenges with comprehension.

THE USE OF YOUTUBE IN IMPROVING THE SPEAKING SKILLS OF EFL HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS

Masrurotul Ajiza — 2023-11-16

Mastering speaking skills is hard since English is a foreign language in Indonesia. Plenty of problems are faced by both teachers and students. In response to the difficulty in mastering speaking skills, teachers are required to create fun and easy methods in improving students’ speaking abilities. Many studies have been conducted to solve this problem, one of them being by using YouTube as a technology development. This study aims to investigate how far the use of YouTube can improve speaking ability among EFL higher education students and to find the most affected components in their speaking skills. The result showed that the use of the YouTube platform gave a positive impact on improving the EFL students’ skills in speaking.

INCORPORATING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING IDIOMS TO MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS

Natalia Christy Emy Lokollo — 2023-11-16

Developing and implementing digital literacy practices for multilingual learners can gradually improve English learning performance. They have various first language backgrounds, yet they are digitally literate. To deal with multilingual learners, the instructions needed may be different for each learner for multilingual learners to simultaneously develop their knowledge in written and spoken English. In this presentation, I would like to share a technology-enhanced lesson plan that encourages teachers to construct a safe environment for multilingual learners to enhance their idiomatic knowledge using their local languages. I will also share various technology tools in lesson planning to enhance learners’ productive language skills to communicate and interact with native English speakers, as idioms are commonly used in casual conversation. My presentation will benefit English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers looking for technology-enhanced teaching and learning ideas to help multilingual learners learn idioms and achieve language learning objectives set in their classrooms.

STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN LEARNING SPEAKING SKILL THROUGH ONLINE LEARNING

Ni Kadek Tia Wiat Wilantari — 2023-11-16

This research aims to find out the difficulties and the factors underlying the difficulties of learning speaking skill faced by English Education students. The researcher used a qualitative design with a case study. In collecting the data, the researcher used content analysis, observation, and interview. The participants in this research were second year students of English Education Department at Universitas Hindu Negeri I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar. The data analysis techniques of this research were data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verifying. The results showed that there were three kinds of difficulties, such as: (1) linguistic difficulties comprise of lack of vocabulary mastery, difficulties in grammar, difficulties in pronunciation, lack of comprehension, and lack of fluency. (2) psychological difficulties are identified by fear of mistakes, shyness, anxiety, lack of confidence, and lack of motivation. (3) contextual difficulties are including teaching-learning method and learning environment. From each of those difficulties have certain factors that underlie the difficulties faced by the English Education students. Therefore, the speaking course lecturer should know that the difficulties faced by students when learning speaking skill have its own underlying factors. Besides, other researchers can continue this research on a related topic and find out the strategies to overcome the difficulties and factors underlying the difficulties.

IMPROVING ENGLISH VOCABULARY MASTERY IN DESCRIPTIVE TEXT OF SEVENTH-GRADE STUDENTS THROUGH PROJECTBASED LEARNING

Nisa Indah Ambarani — 2023-11-16

This research is a two-cycle classroom action research consisting of four stages; planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting. This research aims to increase students' mastery of English vocabulary, especially in descriptive text through Project Based Learning. The subjects were 33 students in class VII-F of SMP N 1 Getasan. This research took at SMP N 1 Getasan in class VIIF because many of them lack vocabulary mastery. It happened because most of them haven’t got English basic in elementary school. Data collective techniques are observation and documentation, as well as research instruments using observation sheets and questionnaires. The observation did in the implementation stage of each stage by the two observers. The documentation is made in the planning stage of each cycle. Every reflection did with the questionnaire for the students. There is also some test as the documentation to measure the starting situation, cycle I, and cycle II. The results of the study showed that 31 students or 93.9% had completed their studies, while 2 students or 6.1% had not completed them. From the passing grade, it states that if 75% of the total students have scored above 75, then the learning model applied is successful.

EFL Postgraduate Students’ Perspectives towards Online Learning after the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nur Ifadloh — 2023-11-16

The purpose of this study is to explain the EFL postgraduate students’ perspectives towards online learning after the global emergency status for COVID-19 was declared over by the World Health Organization (WHO). This study is a case study research using a qualitative approach. The data from this study were taken from EFL postgraduate students from one of the universities in Semarang. Data collection techniques were carried out by means of in-depth interviews. The results of this study are useful for explaining students’ perspectives of the conditions of online learning at the university after the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the results of this study explained how teaching and learning process in online learning occurred in online learning class. Finally, this study also explained the interactions occurred in the classroom during online learning. Different perspectives were found in this study. However, most of the students have positive perspectives on online learning class even though the global emergency status for COVID-19 pandemic was over. The results of this study can provide beneficial information for lecturers, students and educational stakeholders on how to provide effective online learning in Indonesia after COVID-19 pandemic.

IMPROVING STUDENT MOTIVATION AND LEARNING OUTCOMES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUBJECT THROUGH INTERACTIVE GAME MEDIA QUIZIZZ

Nurullita Dhea Pangestika — 2023-11-16

This research focuses on improving the motivation and learning outcomes of 7th grade students in class VII E at SMP N 1 Semarang during the 2022/2023 academic year by utilizing interactive game media, Quizizz. Classroom action research was conducted, consisting of two cycles involving planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data were collected from students' learning outcomes, motivation, observation, and documentation. The study included 34 participants from class VII E.The findings revealed significant improvements in the students' English language learning outcomes. In the first cycle, the learning outcomes reached 76%, indicating satisfactory achievement at the initial stage of using Quizizz. The second cycle showed further improvement, with learning outcomes reaching 79%, demonstrating sustained progress in English language proficiency. The most notable improvement occurred in the second cycle, with learning outcomes reaching 95%, representing a significant and remarkable enhancement compared to the previous stage. Moreover, the students in class VII E experienced an increase in learning motivation through the use of Quizizz. In the first cycle, there was a substantial improvement in learning motivation, with students exhibiting good motivation increasing to 74%. In the second cycle, the level of learning motivation remained stable, with the majority of students (62%) demonstrating good motivation.Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the implementation of the Quizizz platform in English language learning has positively contributed to improving the learning outcomes and motivation of students in class VII E at SMP Negeri 1 Semarang.

HYBRID MODULE EFFECT ON STUDENTS' LEARNING MOTIVATION AND ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH FOR FRONT OFFICE COURSE

Nyoman Karina Wedhanti — 2023-11-16

This study aimed at identifying the effect of the hybrid module on students' learning motivation and achievement in the English for Front Office Course. In this study, the hybrid module is a printed module that provides online videos and quizzes that can be accessed using smartphones by scanning the QR codes on the printed module. This study was conducted at Vidya Wisata Senior High School. The researchers selected 37 students who took the English for Front Office course as the study samples. The data were collected using questionnaires and tests. The researchers used the questionnaires to collect data on students' learning motivation and the tests to measure students' achievement in the English for Front Office Course. Those questionnaires and tests were given to the students before and after they were taught using the hybrid module. The data from the questionnaire and tests were analyzed quantitatively using paired t-tests. The study results show that the hybrid module significantly affects the student's motivation and achievement in English for Front Office Course. This study also found that the hybrid module has a large effect on students' learning motivation and achievement. Detailed findings with a discussion based on the related theories and empirical reviews are provided in this article.

SEEKING RELATION BETWEEN EFL STUDENTS’ EXTRAVERSION AND THEIR READING MASTERY

Panggih Rahardi — 2023-11-16

Reading is one of the skills that becomes crucial to be mastered by English learners in Indonesia. However, the researchers in this present study found that the mid-semester average score for a professional reading course at a state university in Central Java showed less than optimal numbers. In connection with that, previous studies have shown that there is a relationship between student personality and student learning outcomes. On the other hand, only a number of studies showed different results regarding the relation between students' personality and students' reading mastery. To give more understanding on this problem, the researchers in this study are interested to see whether there is a relationship between EFL students' extraversion and their mastery of reading skills. Hence, correlational research was the methodology employed in this study. The participants consist of 38 students majoring in English education. Using an International Personality Item Pool (IPIP) questionnaire, makes it simple to ascertain the personality of each respondent, regardless of whether they are high-extraversion or low-extraversion learners. The results of the participants' mid-semester tests for the professional reading course also provided evidence of their mastery of reading skills. Both reading and extraversion scores include quantitative data. Hence, in order to analyse the data, SPSS and Pearson product-moment regression were also employed. The study's results convinced the researchers that there is no connection between extraversion and EFL students' reading mastery.

INCREASING ENGLISH VOCABULARY THROUGH WORDWALL GAMES FOR GRADE 8 SMP NEGERI 2 SEMARANG

Putriyanti Susilaningrum — 2023-11-16

In conducting the learning process, teachers can choose and use several learning media in accordance with the characteristics of students and subject matter. Mastery of a large vocabulary can make it easier for students to learn English. The use of supporting media can help learners understand more new vocabulary. An educator must be able to adjust the learning material to the learners' vocabulary ability. This study aims to: (1) utilize Wordwall media that is suitable for the application of English learning (2) determine the success of using Wordwall learning media in an effort to increase vocabulary understanding in English subjects. This research is motivated by the low understanding and ability of students' vocabulary in English subjects. The data collection methods in this study were pre-test, treatment to the control group, pre-test to the experimental group, treatment to the experimental group by using Word Wall method and flash card and listing the scores of pre-test and post-test. The technique of data analysis this research used a statistical analysis of normality, homogeneity and t-test. Mastery of English for students today has become a very important and necessary thing. However, based on existing developments, students who still lack understanding of vocabulary in English. To increase English vocabulary, Wordwall is one of the web applications that is suitable for learners. Wordwall is a fun learning application for students, how to use it is fairly easy. In addition, the Wordwall application can be easily accessed by learners for free, and its use can be shared via a link. Wordwall media is expected to help students in understanding students' vocabulary without having to always depend on the use of dictionaries. The implication of the research is that English teachers are expected to use Wordwall learning media because it can improve vocabulary mastery in English learning.

A TEACHER’S TEACHING STRATEGIES IN SPEAKING CLASS AT LANGUAGE CENTER, KAMPUNG INGGRIS, PARE

Regina Mayang Sari — 2023-11-16

This study investigated the teaching strategies utilized in a two-week intensive speaking program to enhance students' speaking skills. The study focused on the Intensive English Program offered at the Language Center, Kampung Inggris, Pare, which specifically concentrated on two-week speaking classes. The primary objective was to identify effective teaching strategies that contributed to improved speaking abilities within this intensive program. Adopting a qualitative approach, the study centered on a particular teacher responsible for instructing the speaking class in the two-week intensive program. Data collection encompassed interviews, observation checklists, and field notes as supporting documentation for the observation checklist. The research findings revealed six teaching strategies employed by the teacher, including interviews, discussions, playing cards, picture describing, storytelling, and role-play. Among these strategies, the interview technique emerged as frequently utilized for teaching speaking. The suggestion for English teachers was to allocate more time if they intended to implement strategies such as roleplaying, storytelling, and playing cards, as these strategies required additional practice time for students. Additionally, students were advised to attentively follow the teacher's instructions during the learning process to maximize their language acquisition. Moreover, the article recommended that future research explore the teaching strategies employed in listening, reading, and pronunciation classes, which were integral components of the two-week intensive program.

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING SKILLS IN HORTATORY EXPOSITION TEXT THROUGH PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING

Retno Damayanti Kusumaningrum — 2023-11-16

The purpose of this study is to improve the students’ critical thinking and writing skills in writing hortatory exposition text by implementing problem-based learning towards senior high school students of SMA N Kesatrian 2 Semarang for grade XI IPS 2 in the academic year of 2022/2023. Classroom Action Research (CAR) was used as a research design in this study. The data was collected using observation, questionnaire, test, and documentation. This study was conducted in two cycles. Each cycle consists of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Based on the result of the study, there is an improvement in students’ writing skills. The average score of the students’ writing skills before the implementation of problem-based learning was 77.5. At the end of the cycle I, it shows an improvement of the average score of students’ writing skills to 80.9. The students’ writing score also shows a significant increase to the average of 86.1 at the end of cycle II. The improvement was also found in students’ critical thinking ability. During the pre-cycle, the students’ critical thinking score was at an average of 70. At cycle I, it shows an increase up to an average of 71.3 and gets a higher increase at the end of cycle II up to an average of 73.1. In conclusion, there is an improvement in students’ critical thinking and writing skills by applying problem-based learning in writing hortatory exposition text.

TRENDS AND OUTCOMES IN CONTEXTUAL-BASED INSTRUCTION FOR TEACHING READING: SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Samsudin Samsudin — 2023-11-16

Despite the popularity of Contextual-Based Learning (CTL), research on contextual-based instruction for reading instruction remains limited. Most researchers tend to focus on student variables rather than other factors in the learning process. When addressed, speaking and writing receive more attention compared to reading and listening. This systematic literature review provides a summary of the findings from studies on the trends and outcomes of Contextual-Based Instruction for teaching reading. The research data comprise 25 journals published between 2017 and 2023, obtained from sources such as Google Scholar, Scopus, and Crossref, specifically relevant to CTL-based reading instruction. The results indicate that contextual learning in reading skills is being explored by researchers to a lesser extent than other English skills. This is evident from the scarcity of publications over the years, and the trend appears to be declining even until June 2023. Further research on contextual learning in reading instruction has the potential to enhance the existing literature and knowledge in this field. Despite discrepancies between the findings of different researchers and even with the CTL theory, contextual learning demonstrates positive outcomes in improving students’ comprehension. Future research can consider various areas of investigation, including teachers’ perception of CTL learning, students’ responses, classroom interaction, and the development of models or designs to effectively apply contextual learning and enhance students’ reading performance and comprehension.

INTEGRATING GAME-BASED LEARNING OF WORDWALL IN TEACHING AT THE RIGHT LEVEL TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION (A CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH)

Sherli Noftariani — 2023-11-16

Learning in the 21st century demands that teachers provide active learning and utilize technological advancement as the learning media. Besides increasing students’ motivation, learning using technological media is able to assist the students in learning language. In order to meet the student’s needs based on their characteristics and capabilities, teachers can integrate good teaching media based on a game application. This study aims to increase the student's motivation in learning English vocabulary mastery through the Wordwall application as the teaching media based on the TaRL approach as the differentiated learning strategy. The method used in this study is a qualitative approach conducted through Classroom Action Research. The collected data was through questionnaires of students' motivation through diagnostic assessments. Then, the data was analyzed using Likert Scale. The results indicate that teaching through the digital media of the Wordwall application can be the appropriate way to increase students’ motivation in English class, particularly in implementing the TaRL method as the differentiated strategy that adjusts the teaching process based on students’ characteristics and ability.

DOES AGE AFFECT SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION?

Silfa Dzukhriyah — 2023-11-16

Language development and age are related in some aspects. There has been debate concerning the relationship between age and language learning for a long time. It is often believed that kids pick up languages more quickly than adults do. Hence, this article is aimed to determine about the age differences between young and adult language learners, the critical period theory, and the effect of age on second language learning. This study was conducted as library research that focused on the relationship between age and second language acquisition. The data was obtained from research articles that had been published at any period in indexed national or international publications. The result of this article is that there are other factors besides age that affect language acquisition. There are other additional elements that contribute to language development, both internal and external. Some experts claim that youngsters are only better in some areas, like as pronounciation, while being weaker in others, such as morphology, compared to the greater morphological skills of adult learners. The critical period hypothesis, a theory that contends that learning a second language is ideally started at an early age, supports the researcher's final finding that age affects the process of language acquisition.

CONCEPTUALIZING AND IMPLEMENTING HYBRID LEARNING IN THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVES

Sumartono Sumartono — 2023-11-16

The concept of the Hybrid learning model is analogous to “new wine in an old bottle” construing an old concept re-conceptualized nowadays along with the fast growth of digital technology in the field of education. It has increasingly developed due to the covid 19 outbreak almost all over the world several times ago forcing us for minimizing physical distancing. This article aims at describing the concept and the implementation of hybrid learning in a theoretical and practical context. From the theoretical perspective, it presents an overview of hybrid learning referring to the new paradigm of hybrid learning, scientific reasons for choosing this learning model as an adaptive and innovative learning model, several integrative learning aspects involved in the hybrid learning model, and some tips to conduct hybrid learning for successful EFL classes. Meanwhile, from a practical perspective, the discussion covers how to set up the learning activities in hybrid learning, effective practices for launching interactive and inspiring hybrid learning models, some teaching and learning strategies for hybrid learning, and the model of assessment in hybrid learning classes. From the description of the concept and its implementation, it can be inferred that the hybrid learning model has been re-conceptualized and recommended to be implemented in EFL classes adjusted to the development of the era and learning needs.

PROJECTIONS IN INDONESIAN NEWSPAPERS’ HEADLINES

Wiwien Pratiwi Harsa — 2023-11-16

People cannot attain a communicative goal unless their words address specific cultural or contextual challenges. Thus, language is viewed as a social tool to assist humans in conveying meaning; but, this meaning cannot be obtained if words are conveyed in isolation. As a result, we require contexts or settings in which more phrases and words can be placed in order for listeners or readers to comprehend the meaning behind utterances and words. By applying Halliday’s Systemic Functional Linguistics Theory, this study aims to observe one of three types of meanings, it was ideational meanings. It focuses on language which is used by people in both types of local and regional newspapers to convey information or messages about the experiences of the speakers. Each speaker used different clauses which contained dependent and independent clauses that we call clause complex. To analyze the aspect of projection; Hypotactic Locution, Paratactic Locution, Hypotactic Idea, Paratactic Idea, and Quasi-Projection which were used or appeared in Indonesian newspapers’ story texts. The significance of the study is to improve students’ linguistic knowledge and their writing skill by mastering text structures.

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MBKM CURRICULUM IN MARITIME HIGHER EDUCATION

Yusi Rahmawati — 2023-11-16

The MBKM curriculum is a government effort in Indonesia that intends to foster student autonomy, entrepreneurship, and the development of practical skills. This study looks at how the MBKM curriculum is used in the context of maritime education. The study investigates why the MBKM curriculum was implemented in marine higher education and its relevance to the changing needs of the maritime industry. The study also addresses the role of faculty members in encouraging excellent student outcomes and supporting the implementation of the MBKM curriculum. The study employs a mixed-methods approach that includes qualitative interviews with key stakeholders as well as quantitative analysis of student performance and satisfaction surveys. The findings provide insights into the MBKM curriculum's strengths and limitations in maritime higher education, providing valuable information for curriculum developers, policymakers, and educational institutions seeking to improve student learning experiences and employability in the maritime field. Implementing the MBKM curriculum in marine higher education bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and industrial expectations, preparing students for successful employment in the maritime sector. The study adds to the larger debate on curriculum development in higher education by underlining the necessity of customized and industry-relevant courses that suit the changing needs of the workforce in the twenty-first century.

THE LINKAGE OF MARITIME ENGLISH SYLLABI WITH THE STUDENTS’ NEEDS IN PORT AND SHIPPING COMPANIES

Yusi Rahmawati — 2023-11-16

The maritime industry's global significance in international trade necessitates proficient English communication skills for professionals working in port and shipping companies. Maritime English syllabi serve as structured frameworks for teaching and learning English within the maritime context, aiming to equip students with the necessary linguistic and communicative competence for their future careers. This research investigates the linkage between maritime English syllabi and the practical requirements of students in the industry. Employing a qualitative data collection method is utilized. Surveys, interviews, and document analysis are conducted with maritime English instructors and students in port and shipping management to gather insights. The findings of this study aim to contribute valuable insights to maritime English education by informing curriculum design and pedagogical practices. The results will aid in developing more targeted and relevant syllabi that cater to the specific linguistic demands of students in the industry. Additionally, the outcomes will guide policymakers, curriculum designers, and educators in adapting and refining maritime English syllabi to better serve the evolving requirements of the maritime workforce. Overall, this research endeavors to investigate the link between maritime English syllabi and the needs of students in port and shipping companies. By enhancing the effectiveness of maritime English education, the study aims to empower future maritime professionals to communicate confidently and proficiently in the international maritime arena.