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EFL Students’ Perceptions on Using Grammarly in Thesis Writing at English Education Department Students Driane, Luthfi Azhaar; Roza, Veni; Melani, Melyann; Reflinda, Reflinda
Continuous Education: Journal of Science and Research Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/ce.v5i1.1785

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This research aimed to identify EFL students’ perceptions of using Grammarly in writing their theses. Several problems were found in this research. Firstly, some EFL students utilized Grammarly for their thesis writing. Secondly, some EFL students did not understand how to use Grammarly. This research was descriptive qualitative research. The informants of this research were 7 students from English Education Department Class of 2023 who used Grammarly Premium in thesis writing. To gather data, this research used semi-structured interviews as the primary instrument. This research categorized the interview questions into three key indicators: interest, needs, and experience. The data were analyzed using an interactive model analysis, and each informant was interviewed individually. The findings revealed that students perceived positively when using Grammarly in writing their thesis. The interview data demonstrated that students expressed positive views in terms of interest, needs, and experience. EFL students considered Grammarly trusted resource in thesis writing. Their positive experiences highlighted the application’ effectiveness in enhancing overall writing quality for student.
The Implementation of Numbered Heads Together (NHT) Technique in Teaching Speaking Skill at IX Grade of SMPN 7 Bukitinggi Humairoh, Suci; Roza, Veni; Reflinda, Reflinda; Melani, Melyann
Continuous Education: Journal of Science and Research Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/ce.v5i2.1935

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This research was conducted based on problems found by researchers in the learning process about speaking skills using the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) technique. Numbered Heads Together (NHT) is cooperative learning that focuses on influencing communication to help students face a problem by discussing their best ideas about the problem. NHT is a technique that teachers have implemented in the classroom to teach students speaking skills. Teachers must be clever in choosing learning methods or techniques that will be used in teaching because learning techniques are fundamental forms or concrete ways of implementing learning during the learning process to achieve learning goals. This research aims to determine how teachers implement the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) technique in teaching students' speaking skills, whether it is in accordance with theory or not. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative research, which aims to describe how teachers implement the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) technique in teaching speaking skills. Then, the instrument used in this research was an observation sheet. The teacher teaches Present Continuous 'What are you doing?' and asks students to sit in small groups using NHT to discuss assignments given by the teacher. The results of this research show that teachers do not fully implement the steps of the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) technique in teaching speaking skills because the teacher has limited the time. Keywords: Implementation, Numbered Heads Together, Speaking skill.
The Effect of Using Two Stay Two Stray Towards Students Reading Comprehension at Third Grade of MTs 6 Agam Jori, Resi Yolanda; Putri, Hilma Pami; Reflinda, Reflinda; Dewi, Merry Prima
Jurnal Pendidikan Tambusai Vol. 7 No. 3 (2023): Desember 2023
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai, Riau, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jptam.v7i3.10863

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Penelitian ini dilakukan di sekolah menengah pertama yang memiliki masalah dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris, khususnya pemahaman membaca. Ada beberapa masalah yang ditemukan di sekolah menengah pertama yang berkaitan dengan pemahaman membaca. Pertama, sulit siswa untuk mengidentifikasi teks dalam mengenali objek untuk menjawab beberapa pertanyaan teks yang membuat siswa lama untuk memahami teks, masalah lain adalah kosakata siswa sangat terbatas dan membuat pencarian kata-kata yang berbeda dalam kamus membutuhkan waktu untuk menyelesaikan tugas, nilai siswa dalam tes Bahasa Inggris masih di bawah kriteria ketuntasan minimum (KKM), yang terakhir adalah tentang teknik guru dalam mengajar membaca. Guru mencoba menerjemahkan dalam teks satu per satu pada setiap pertemuan. Oleh karena itu peneliti berasumsi untuk membuktikan apakah teknik Two stay Two stray (TSTS)mampu meningkatkan pemahaman membaca siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain eksperimen quasi dengan menggunakan menggunakan kelompok control pre test-post test. Populasi penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas III MTs 6 Agam. Sampelnya adalah IX7 yang digunakan sebagai kelas eksperimen dan diajar dengan teknik Two stay two straydan IX6 digunakan sebagai kelas kontrol dan diajar dengan teknik konvensional. Untuk menentukan sampel, peneliti menggunakan random sampling. Instrumen penelitian berupates membaca. Data diperoleh melalui pretest dan posttest untuk kelompok eksperimen dan kontrol. Untuk menganalisis data peneliti menggunakan program SPSS 20 untuk menguji normalitas dan menguji homogenitas. Kemudian untuk menguji hipotesis peneliti menggunakan uji t (SPSS 20) diperoleh (?) = 0,05. Dari hasil tersebut bahwa Two stay two stray mampu meningkatkan pemahaman membaca siswa, dibuktikan dengan Ha di terima dan Ho di tolak yang artinya ada pengaruh yang signifikan penggunaan teknik two stay two stray terdapat pemahaman membaca pada eksperimen. Hal ini membuktikan bahwa penggunaan teknik two stay two stray sebagai pemahaman membaca dapat membantu siswa meningkatkan kemampuan mereka dalam pemahaman membaca.
Exploring Emerging Trends in Phonetics: The Influence of Orthographic Forms and Technological Integration in Language Learning Reflinda, Reflinda; Veni Roza; Firdaus, Fatimah
REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language
Publisher : The Institute of Research and Community Service (LPPM) - Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/reila.v6i2.19854

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Phonetics, a crucial aspect of linguistics, plays a significant role in language acquisition and proficiency. This systematic literature review investigates emerging trends in phonetics research from 2019 to 2024, focusing on the impact of orthographic forms on second language (L2) phonological representation and processing. Utilizing tools like Publish or Perish, with database Crossreff (1000), Google Schoolar (230) and Scopus (26) and total 1256 (n=26) studies to explore how orthographic inputs affect L2 learners' speech perception, production, phonological awareness, and lexical learning. Our findings reveal that orthographic forms can override phonological inputs, leading to persistent effects despite extensive exposure and formal teaching. This study highlights the necessity of incorporating orthographic considerations into phonetic and phonological instruction to enhance L2 learning outcomes. Furthermore, it examines the role of technology, such as YouTube and AI-driven platforms, and innovative pedagogical strategies, including embodied cognition, in improving phonetic education. By aligning with similar studies, this research reinforces the pervasive influence of orthography on L2 phonological development and underscores the importance of developing comprehensive teaching strategies. In the larger context, these findings contribute valuable insights to the field of phonetics and language education, emphasizing the need for tailored educational methods that address orthographic influences, ultimately leading to more effective language learning practices globally. Future research should explore a wider range of languages and orthographic systems, employing longitudinal and experimental designs to deepen the understanding of orthographic effects on phonological development.
Teacher's Questioning Strategies during the Classroom Interaction at Islamic Senior High School Putri, Desi Yulia; Reflinda, Reflinda
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 2 No. 4 (2021): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of IAIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v2i4.62

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There were several students’ problems that the writer found at Private Islamic Senior High Schools (MAS) including in MAS AsySyarif Koto Laweh Tilatang Kamang. First, some students are often silent in English class. Second, some students find it difficult to understand the learning material. The last the teacher ignores the differences in students' abilities. This research aims to determine the type of questioning strategy and how to apply the questioning strategy in classroom interaction. This research is qualitative descriptive. The informant of this research was an English teacher at MAS AsySyarif Koto LawehTilatangKamang. The data were obtained through observation and interviews. This research found 6 types of Questioning Strategies used by the teacher, there were Knowledge questions, Comprehension questions, Application questions, Analysis questions, Synthesis questions, Evaluation questions. And found 3 to apply questioning strategy there were, questioning at the beginning, Questioning at the middle of the class, and Questioning at the end.
The Implementation of the Problem Based Learning in Teaching English at the Second Grade of Pondok Pesantren Ashhabul Yamin Lasi Yusvendy, Sherly Dwi; Melani, Melyann; Reflinda, Reflinda; Roza, Veni
Education Achievement: Journal of Science and Research Volume 5 Issue 3 November 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/jsr.v5i3.2112

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This research was done to find out the Implementation of Problem Based Learning Model in Teaching English at the second grade of Pesantren Ashhabul Yamin Lasi. This study aims to determine the implementation of the problem based model at the Ashhabul Yamin Lasi Islamic Boarding School.This study aims to 1) To find out how do the teacher implement problem based learning model in teaching english . 2) To find out what are the problem faced by teachers while teaching using the problem based learning model at the Ashhabul Yamin Lasi Islamic Boarding School. This research is a descriptive qualitative research. The subjects of this research are English teachers who implement the problem based learning model. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis uses the Miles and Huberman model, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The result of this study is that it was found that English teachers at the boarding school ashhabul yamin lasi have used five steps in implementing the problem-based learning model. Based on the data collected by the researcher, It can be concluded that all the steps taken by the teacher are in accordance with the steps of each sequence in the problem-based learning model. So, it can be interpreted that the English teacher at the Ashhabul Yamin Lasi Islamic Boarding School is able to apply the problem-based learning model and adapt it to the material being taught. The teacher is able to provide problems or questions according to the abilities of the students. Then the teacher is also able to invite students to be directly involved in the class.
An Analysis of Dental Fricative Sound’s Production: Case Study of 5th Semester Students of UIN Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi) Hasan, Ibrahim; Sakti, Genta; Reflinda, Reflinda; Syahrul, Syahrul
Ability: Journal of Education and Social Analysis Volume 5 Nomor 4 Oktober 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/jesa.v5i4.2119

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This research was motivated by the problems of students of the English education study program at UIN Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi. Some students pronounce the dental fricative sound in various ways. First, some students pronounce the sound /?/ correctly, however, there are also some students pronounce the sound /?/ by replacing it with the sound /t/. Second, some students pronounce the sound /ð/ correctly, however, there are also some students pronounce the sound /ð/ by replacing it with the sound /d/. The researcher's question in this study was how students pronounce the dental fricatives sound at the initial, medial and final position of a word based on the PRAAT application. The purpose of this study was to analyze the way students pronounce the dental fricative sound at the initial, middle and final of a word based on the PRAAT application. This study uses a qualitative research method with seventh semester students as the research population. The research sample amounted to 13. Data was collected through audio recordings. Students are asked to pronounce 12 words that contain the sound of dental fricative sound. The sound is uploaded to the PRAAT software. The results showed that some of the students pronounce the dental fricative sound correctly, showed by a spectogram display like a scribble pattern in the focus phoneme. others pronounce the dental fricative sound incorrectly, showed by an empty area on spectrogram in the focus phoneme. It showed that they replaced the phoneme with another phoneme such as /t/ or /d/. Researchers can conclude as follows. First, some students pronounce the dental fricative sound correctly. Second, most of the students pronounce the dental fricative sound incorrectly.
Problems of the 6th Semester Students in Micro Teaching Class at English Education Department FTIK of UIN SMDD Bukittinggi Putri, Fabiola Amanda; Melani, Melyann; Reflinda, Reflinda; Roza, Veni
Education Achievement: Journal of Science and Research Volume 5 Issue 3 November 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/jsr.v5i3.2067

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This research was motivated by the theory that problems of 6th semester micro teaching students in teaching skills. The purpose this research was to analyse whats the students teaching skills in micro-teaching. This research used a qualitative descriptive research design. There were 12 students in the 6th semester as the informants in this research. The instrument used in this research was interview and  observation sheet. There are 8 questions of interview covering the 5 indicatros of the problems micro teaching and There are a total of 40 statements related to teaching skills, covering the 8 basic teaching skills. The analysis of the data was carried out using an interactive model method, and each informant was observed individually. The result of the analysis has been presented in a structured narrative explanation. The result is finding the problems of the 6th semester students in teaching skills and solutions of the problems.
The Effectiveness of Literature Circles (LC) Strategy on Learners’ Reading Comprehension at the VIII Grade of UPTD SMP N 3 Kec. Guguak Julian, Intan; Melani, Melyann; Reflinda, Reflinda; Roza, Veni
Education Achievement: Journal of Science and Research Volume 5 Issue 3 November 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/jsr.v5i3.2070

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This research was conducted based on problems found by researcher in the learning process about reading comprehension using the Literature Circles (LC) strategy. It found that learners had problems when understanding the text although the teacher taught by using the Literature Circles strategy. Next, learners had difficulty to make a summary although the Literature Circles strategy was used. Last, in applying the Literature Circles strategy teacher had tried to help learners to comprehend some words that learners did not know from the text, but learners still tend to have difficulty in understanding those words. The purpose of this research was to see the effectiveness  of using the Literature Circles strategy in teaching reading comprehension for VIII grade at UPTD SMP N 3 Kec.Guguak. The method used in this research was descriptive quantitative research, which aims to describe the significant effect of using Literature Circles (LC) strategy on reading comprehension learners. The population of this research were all of the learners in VIII grade of UPTD SMP N 3 Kec.Guguak.  Then, the instrument used in this research was a reading comprehension test. The finding reveals that the use of Literature Circles strategy is effective to improve reading comprehension at VIII grade of UPTD SMP N 3 Kec. Guguak. It shows that in indicators the identifying the main idea and identifying generic structure in the text get the highest percentage of score (91.6%). Meanwhile, the result percentage of average score in indicator the vocabulary in the context get the lowest percentage of score (57.3%). Even though there is low score in those one reading comprehension’s indicator, but the total percentage of average score from all indicators in reading comprehension learners is 79.5%. According to the table of interpretation of the effectiveness percentage, 79.5% indicated ‘Effective” category. It means in using Literature Circles strategy is effective to improve the learners reading comprehension.
The Effect of Whispering Game Toward Students’ Vocabulary Mastery at First Grade MTsN 1 Agam Octaviani, Feby; Melani, Melyann; Reflinda, Reflinda; Roza, Veni
Education Achievement: Journal of Science and Research Volume 5 Issue 3 November 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/jsr.v5i3.2086

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Vocabulary is an essential aspect of acquiring four English language skills. However, many students found some difficulties, such as students had low vocabulary mastery, students had a limited number of vocabulary, and students had psychological barriers to learning vocabulary. Therefore, the goal of the study was to determine whether using whispering games had any impact on students' ability to master language. A quasi-experimental design and quantitative methods were used in this study. Then, the population of study was a student of the first grade, MTsN 1 Agam. The study applied purposive sampling and pre- and post-test test were used in the study. The experimental class and the control class would be given the pre- test and post-test, and the researchers would compare the means of the two groups using independent sample t-tests. The calculation's findings indicate that the t-count value is higher than the t-table value. The degree of freedom at a significance level of 0.05 is 57 (14.313>0.05). With these findings, null hypothesis can be rejected. It indicates that first-grade MTsN 1 Agam vocabulary mastery achieved through whispering games is better than conventional techniques.