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Students’ Interest in Learning English Online at SMA Negeri 3 Tualang during Covid-19 Pandemic Fitri Rahayu; Dinovia Fannil Kher
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 11, No 1 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v11i1.116294

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This study aims to know how students' interest in learning English online in SMA Negeri 3 Tualang During Covid-19 Pandemic. The sample of this study was the eleventh-grade students of SMA Negeri 3 Tualang. The sample was carried out using a proportionate sampling method. The number of samples in this study was 160 students. Data were collected utilizing a questionnaire and strengthened by interviews. This research is descriptive research with a quantitative approach. Some of the applications used by students and teachers during online learning are WhatsApp, Telegram, Google Classroom, and Zoom. Interest in learning is one of the essential things in the smooth learning process, both face to face and online. External and internal factors also influence students' interest in learning English online. This study indicates that students' interest in learning English online is in the medium category, with the average value of each indicator being; feeling pleasure was 2,966, Students engagement was 2,978, and students involvement was 3,056. The overall average is 3,000 or is in the medium category.
Students' Perceptions toward Synchronous Online Learning at the English Department of Universitas Negeri Padang Pitri Karismanda; Dinovia Fannil Kher
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 11, No 4 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v11i4.120421

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This research analyzed students’ perception of synchronous learning through three aspects. The design of the research was descriptiveresearch. To gather the data, semi-structuredinterview guidelines were used as the instrument. The subject or the key informants of this research consisted of 25 students of the K3 year 2020 English Education at Universitas Negeri Padang. The researcher used random cluster sampling to pick out the sample. Data analysis showed that students had positive perceptions in terms of the teaching material and the student interaction aspect. Yet, they had negative perceptions about the aspect of the learning environment. The students claimed, in terms of learning environment, synchronous learning created a monotonous learning atmosphere they felt bored, unfocused and easily distracted. Therefore, it could be concluded that, if among the synchronous learning aspects, one aspect was perceived negatively, there was a possibility that the learning process was not yet optimal. Thus, it was suggested that the learning environment aspect should be given more attention to due to its impact on students’ learning process.
Students’ Perceptions on the Use of Social Media for Learning English Based on Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Khairiyah Nadhifa; Dinovia Fannil Kher
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 11, No 3 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v11i3.118538

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The activity of English language learning does not just happen inside of the class but also it happens outside of the classroom where learning occurs independently. Social media is considered as a source of online material that can play a key role in the teaching and learning field. This research aimed to know students’ perceptions on the use of social media for learning English based on Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) seen from two indicators; Perceive Ease of Use (PEOU) and Perceive Usefulness (PU). The populations of this research were the students of the 3rd grade at SMP Negeri 22 Padang in the 2022/2023 academic year. Simple random sampling was used in this research where the total sample was 63 students. This research was a descriptive study where quantitative approach was used to analyse the data. Based on the data that taken from the questionnaire as an instrument, it can be concluded that using social media for learning English based on Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) provided positive perceptions by the students. Students also perceived positive perceptions for the ease of use and the usefulness in the context of learning English using social media. It is shown by the result provided from the questionnaire.
Students’ Perception of Classroom Physical Environment In Learning English at Smpn 23 Solok Selatan Fiti Aning Aftika; Dinovia Fannil Kher
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 12, No 1 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v12i1.122145

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In teaching and learning activities, the learning environment is very important. It helps in the delivery of educational activities. Especially when teaching English. Students who study English must stay focused because it is a foreign language for Indonesians. The purpose of this study was to determine students' perceptions of the physical environment in the classroom. The subjects in this study were students of SMPN 23 Solok Selatan. The object in this study is the student's perception of various indicators. This research method is descriptive quantitative. Data collection techniques using questionnaires. The results of this study are found in five indicators, namely: the first indicator of indoor air quality obtained a positive score of 3.12. The level of achievement of the respondents was 77.98%, the second indicator of lighting obtained a positive score of 3.12. The level of achievement of the respondents was 78.17%, the three acoustic indicators obtained a positive score of 3.08. The level of achievement of the respondents was 77.14%, the four indicators of building age and quality obtained a positive score of 3.09. The level of achievement of the respondents was 77.3%, the five class size indicators obtained a positive score of 3.08. The level of achievement of respondents is 76.42%. That is, students perceive positive perceptions about the state of the physical environment in their class. The physical environment of the class is very important, to support students in learning and teachers in teaching, there must be adequate facilities. Especially in English teaching and learning subjects, considering that English is a foreign language.
Students' Difficulties in Reading Comprehension of Narrative Text at the Eleventh Grade of SMA Negeri 7 Padang Latifah Nurmeina Azral; Dinovia Fannil Kher
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 12, No 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v12i2.123059

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This study purposed to find out the difficulties faced by eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 7 Padang in reading comprehension and to find out the factors that most causing the students’ difficulties in reading comprehension of narrative text. This study was conducted through a descriptive quantitative method. This sample was 40 students chosen by using simple random sampling. Moreover, the data were collected from using a reading comprehension test and by distributing questionnaire. The finding of this study indicated that the majority of students faced difficulties in reading comprehension of narrative text. The mean of students’ score from reading comprehension test was 49,7, it was categorized into less category. The difficulties faced by eleventh grade students were in identifying reference (67,5%), understanding meaning of word/ vocabulary (58,8%), determining main idea (52,5%), identifying generic structures (50,8%), finding specific/ factual information (50%), and making inference/ moral value (46%). Then, the factors that most causing students’ difficulties are lack of a good reading strategy (1,41), lack of knowledge about grammar (1,44), lack of vocabulary (1,60) and speed reading (2,50). These four factors were categorized into very low and low category.
The Effect of Using Story Completion Technique on Students' Speaking English Ability in Grade 9 at SMP Pembangunan Laboratorium UNP Zola Aghna Vabiola; Dinovia Fannil Kher
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 12, No 4 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v12i4.125875

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Speaking is one of the most essential abilities in learning English. Story completion is the right method in learning English speaking that the students being able to speak in class within a group. This Research is conducted to find the effect of the use of the story completion technique on students’ speaking English Ability in grade 9 at SMP Pembangunan Laboratorium UNP. The students of SMP Pembangunan Laboratorium UNP in grade 9 contributed to the study’s population. The population consisted of 80 students and class IX C was selected to be the sample in this study through the cluster random sampling method. Ten sessions of the treatment were given to the students including the pretest and posttest that were held to conduct this research. Researchers used an English-speaking test by retelling a narrative story to collect the data. Story completion helps the students increasing their interest to speak English. The result of the data analysis denote that the null hypothesis found in this study is rejected which means that the effect of using story completion technique in students’ speaking English ability does give a significant effect to increase the speaking English ability of the students,and is accepted as the study’s result.
The Correlation between Students’ Mastery of Vocabulary and Their Speaking Skill Siti Khairani; Dinovia Fannil Kher
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 12, No 4 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v12i4.125911

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This correlational study investigates the correlation between eleventh-grade students' vocabulary mastery and speaking skills at SMAN 1 Kec Payakumbuh. The primary objectives include evaluating vocabulary and speaking skill levels and determining their relationship. This research aims to enhance practical and theoretical aspects of speaking activities. The researcher employed a quantitative method using Pearson’s correlation to measure the relationship between two variables: students' vocabulary mastery (independent variable, X) and their speaking ability (dependent variable, Y). The study population includes all 11th graders at SMAN 1 Kec Payakumbuh for the academic year 2021/2022, totalling 160 students. A sample of 31 students from class XI IPA 3 was selected. Tests for speaking ability and vocabulary mastery were conducted to assess the relationship between the variables. The findings of this study demonstrated a connection — one that was validated by statistical examination of the data — between the students'' vocabulary knowledge and their ability to communicate verbally. It was revealed that there is a substantial association between the vocabulary knowledge of students in the eleventh grade at SMA N 1 Kec Payakumbuh and their speaking ability. The research reveals a positive correlation, indicating that improved vocabulary is linked to better speaking abilities. Statistical analysis supports this, with a significant p-value below 0.05, validating the hypothesis.
Students’ Self-Efficacy and English-Speaking Skills in Advanced Speaking Class: Do They Correlate? Wijayanti, Yelli; Kher, Dinovia Fannil
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i1.127433

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This research aims to determine the correlation between students' self-efficacy and English-speaking skills at Advanced Speaking. This research was a correlational design. The population of this research is the English Literature Department 2022 Universitas Negeri Padang from NK2-NK5, and the sample is the NK 2 class which was chosen by using cluster random sampling. The instruments of this research were a Self-efficacy questionnaire and a speaking test, and the data were analyzed using SPSS 25 for Windows. The data were analyzed using the Spearman Rank test. It was found that the sig. (2 tailed) 0.454 higher than sig. 0.05. As a matter of fact, the null hypothesis was accepted. Therefore, the results of this research showed that there was no correlation between self-efficacy and students’ speaking skills in Advanced Speaking classes.
The Study of Speaking Problems Faced by English Department Students of UNP in Doing Group Presentation Agustian, Faldi; Kher, Dinovia Fannil
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i3.130207

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Speaking was one of the essential components in learning English as a second or foreign language. It was undeniable that many EFL learners need help with speaking performance. This research aimed to explore English Department students’ speaking problems. The research focused on speaking problems related to psychological and group work aspects. The data for this research was gained from students' responses to the distributed questionnaire. Last year English Education and English Literature students in the English Department UNP were chosen as the population. The sample consisted of 67 students selected through a simple random sampling technique. The data was analyzed using descriptive method with simple statistics. The findings of the research showed the speaking problems faced by students were related to anxiety, lack of confidence, fear of making mistakes, shyness, and group work problems.
The Effect of the Using “Spirit Fingers” Story from the Webtoon Application to Improve Students’ Vocabulary Mastery at SMA N 2 Sungai Limau Rahmadhani, Annisa; Kher, Dinovia Fannil
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i3.130302

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The research aims to identify the effect of using Spirit Fingers from Webtoon application in improving students’ vocabulary mastery in eleventh-grade students. This research was a pre-experimental research design. The population of the study was Eleventh-grade students at SMA N 2 Sungai Limau. The population consists of 204 students who are classified into six classes. XI FASE F3 was selected as a sample through the cluster random sampling method. The total number of students in this class was 33 students. The research was conducted in seven meetings. The researcher used pre-tests and post-tests to collect the data. The instrument of this research was a vocabulary test. There were 37 multiple-choice questions. The result of the study shows that the significant value of the two-tailed paired sample t-test was less than 0.05. This means that this research’s null hypothesis (H0) was rejected, and the alternative hypothesis (H1) was accepted. It proved that using the Spirit Fingers story from the Webtoon application significantly improved students' vocabulary mastery at SMA N 2 Sungai Limau.