Rahmatun Nisa
Universitas Muhammadiyah Aceh, Indonesia

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Exploring the Effectiveness of Descriptive Texts in Teaching the Simple Present Tense Cut Mawar Helmanda; Siti Safura; Rahmatun Nisa
Advances In Education Journal Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Advances In Education Journal (Oktober)
Publisher : Yayasan Al-Afif

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Mastering the simple present tense remains a challenge for many students, particularly in constructing sentences and distinguishing between verbal and nominal forms. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of descriptive texts in facilitating students’ understanding of the simple present tense and to identify the difficulties they encounter. A qualitative research design was employed, using classroom observation and student interviews as the primary instruments. The research was conducted in the Department of English Education at Universitas Muhammadiyah Aceh with 15 student participants. The findings reveal that descriptive texts provide meaningful contexts that enhance students’ comprehension and application of the simple present tense. However, students still face problems such as sentence construction errors, limited grammatical accuracy, and difficulties in applying rules consistently. These results suggest that descriptive texts are a valuable medium for teaching grammar, offering pedagogical insights for improving language instruction in higher education.
Enhancing Classroom Management Through Digital Tools: A Study on Lecturer Readiness and Implementation Cut Mawar Helmanda; Rahmatun Nisa
Advances In Education Journal Vol. 2 No. 5 (2026): Advances In Education Journal (April)
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This study investigates the challenges lecturers face in managing classrooms in the digital era and examines how digital tools can enhance classroom management in English language classes at Universitas Muhammadiyah Aceh. The research aimed to explore lecturer readiness and the effectiveness of digital tools in supporting instructional organization and student behavior management. Using a qualitative design, data were collected through classroom observations and semi-structured interviews with three English lecturers. Findings show that digital tools improved instructional flow, facilitated student engagement, and supported the monitoring of learning activities. The study concludes that English lecturers at Universitas Muhammadiyah Aceh demonstrate strong readiness in integrating digital tools, enabling effective classroom management and organized, interactive learning environments. The findings highlight that sustained institutional support and ongoing professional development will further strengthen these successful technology-enhanced practices