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THE USE OF GAMIFICATION TO MOTIVATE STUDENTS IN LEARNING ENGLISH Ayu, Sindi Putri; Dollah, Syarifuddin; G, Hasriani
JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy Vol 4, No 2, July (2025): JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/jtechlp.v4i3, Sept.76788

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This study focuses on the issue of students' lack of motivation to learn English and how the use of gamification as an approach to enhance motivation. The aim of this research was to determine whether or not the use of gamification through platforms such as Kahoot and Quizizz can motivate students in English language learning. The method employed was descriptive qualitative, involving observations and interviews with students ninth grades in three classes of SMP Kartika XX-2. Nine students became the source persons to be interviewed about their opinions on gamification. The results indicate that students feel more motivated after using these gamification tools in the learning process. The conclusion of this research states that gamification can be an effective strategy for increasing student motivation in learning English.
TEACHERS’ AND STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE USE OF SMARTPHONE IN THE ENGLISH CLASSROOM AT SMPN 18 MAKASSAR Nurmiati, Nurmiati; Farahdiba, Syarifah; G, Hasriani
JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy Vol 1, No 3, Nov (2022): JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/jtechlp.v2i3, Sept.52966

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This study aims to find out whether teachers and students have a positive or negative perception of the use of smartphones in the English classroom. This research applies the qualitative method. The participants in this research were 2 teachers and 10 students from class VII of SMPN 18 Makassar in the academic year 2022/2023. The participants were chosen by using a purposive sampling technique. The instrument used in this research was an interview and documentation. The results of this research indicate that the use of smartphones in learning English in the classroom receives a lot of positive than negative perceptions from teachers and students. The common positive perceptions mentioned by the teachers are increasing students' motivation, seeking additional information or material, and attracting students’ attention. The negative perception that is commonly mentioned by teachers is the quota runs out, and students are addicted to games. Meanwhile, the common positive perceptions mentioned by the students are easy to find material or information, increased students’ motivation, more fun in learning, and easy to share or communicate with teachers. The negative perception that is commonly mentioned by students is the quota running out, internet error, blurry eyes, and cheating habit.
Challenges Faced by EFL Teachers in Setting Learning Objectives for Writing Materials in the Senior High School Context G, Hasriani; Nurmaisyah, Nurmaisyah; Nur, Sahril
Journal of English Culture, Language, Literature and Education Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): E-CLUE: Journal of English Culture, Language, Literature, and Education
Publisher : English Education Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/eclue.v13i2.12736

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This study investigates the challenges encountered by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers in setting learning objectives for writing instruction in Indonesian senior high schools. Using a qualitative phenomenological design, data were collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with 20 EFL teachers across various schools in Makassar, followed by thematic analysis to identify shared patterns of experience. The findings reveal five major themes: challenges in curriculum interpretation, constraints from student-related factors, instructional design limitations, adaptive strategies for objective setting, and institutional and professional needs. Teachers reported difficulty translating the broad competencies of Kurikulum 2013 into measurable classroom objectives due to limited training in curriculum interpretation and instructional design. They also faced learner heterogeneity, low motivation, and writing anxiety, which necessitated process-based and differentiated goals. Despite these barriers, teachers demonstrated pedagogical agency through adaptive strategies such as backward design, pre-assessment, authentic writing tasks, and technology-assisted feedback to enhance coherence and engagement. The study highlights the need for sustained, practical, and context-specific professional development that connects curriculum theory with classroom practice. Institutional mentoring and professional learning communities are recommended to strengthen teachers’ ability to design realistic, measurable, and contextually relevant objectives for EFL writing instruction. The research contributes to the broader understanding of teacher cognition and curriculum enactment, illustrating how educational policy, pedagogical decision-making, and local realities interact to shape the quality of writing instruction in Indonesia.
Eksplorasi Penerapan Diferensiasi Pembelajaran pada Pengajaran Bahasa Inggris Muhayyang, Maemuna; Noni, Nurdin; Farahdiba, Syarifah; G, Hasriani
Juwara: Jurnal Wawasan dan Aksara Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Yayasan Pendidikan dan Pengembangan Harapan Ananda

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58740/juwara.v4i2.272

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This study aims to explain teachers' perspectives on differentiated instruction and its implementation in English language teaching. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach with purposive sampling, involving three English teachers from MTs N Ma’rang, Pangkep (two civil servant teachers and one non-civil servant teacher). Data were collected through interviews and observations and analyzed in four stages: data collection, condensation, display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the teachers understand differentiated instruction as a model that adapts materials to students' characteristics. They recognize the importance of aligning instruction with students' profiles, both physiologically and psychologically. For its implementation, the three teachers focused on three key elements: content, process, and product, which were adjusted from the initial to the final phases of learning. Materials were designed based on students' levels of knowledge, understanding, and learning styles identified through diagnostic evaluations and direct observations. In conclusion, the application of differentiated instruction enables teachers to meet students' needs more effectively, thereby supporting the process of learning English as a foreign language. This approach provides a relevant and meaningful learning experience for students with diverse individual characteristics.
INTEGRASI (BAMBOOZLE:WEB-BASED GAME) DALAM PROSES BELAJAR MENGAJAR DI SMP KARTIKA XX-2 MAKASSAR Aeni, Nur; Rayhana S, Ryan; Asriati; G, Hasriani; Tuti Wijayanti
Jurnal Gembira: Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 1 No 04 (2023): AGUSTUS 2023
Publisher : Media Inovasi Pendidikan dan Publikasi

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Pelatihan penggunaan game Bamboozle berbasis web bagi guru dan siswa SMP Kartika XX-2 Makassar merupakan kegiatan pelatihan yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan guru dan siswa dalam menggunakan game edukasi online bernama Bamboozle. Pelatihan ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode hands-on learning, dimana para peserta akan dilibatkan secara langsung dalam menggunakan Bamboozle sebagai media pembelajaran. Dalam pelatihan ini, para peserta akan diberikan pemahaman mengenai konsep dan manfaat dari game edukasi online Bamboozle, serta bagaimana cara menggunakannya sebagai media pembelajaran yang efektif.  Setelah mengikuti pelatihan ini, para guru dan siswa di SMP Kartika XX-2 Makassar diharapkan dapat menggunakan Bamboozle secara mandiri dan efektif dalam proses pembelajaran. Pelatihan ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan minat dan motivasi belajar siswa, serta memudahkan guru dalam menyampaikan materi pembelajaran dengan cara yang lebih menarik dan interaktif.
Using Hyponymy Game to Improve Seventh-Grade Students’ Vocabulary Mastery at SMP Negeri 29 Makassar Maharani, Srikandi Bulan; Sunra, La; G, Hasriani
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 3, No 2: May (2024) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
Publisher : State University of Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v3i2.61954

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The purpose of the research was to find out whether or not the use of hyponymy game improves students’ vocabulary mastery; meaning, spelling, pronunciation, word classes and word use. The researcher applied pre-experimental method. The population was seventh-grade students of SMP Negeri 29 Makassar in academic year 2023-2024 and the sample of this research were 29 students from class VII/1 by using cluster random sampling. The data were collected through test (pre-test and post-test). The result of data analysis stated that the mean score of pre-tests (58.06 with standard deviation 7.32) was lower than mean score of post-tests (88.00 with standard deviation 4.97) therefore the value of t-test (16.300 with significant difference 0.00) level of significance (α) = 0.05 and degree of freedom (df) = 28. It shows that the alternative hypothesis of this research is accepted. Based on the finding of this study, the researcher concluded that using hyponymy game improve students’ vocabulary mastery at the seventh-grade of SMP Negeri 29 Makassar. Keywords: Vocabulary mastery, hyponymy game.
Pelatihan Pengucapan Bunyi Konsonan Bahasa Inggris Kepada Mahasiswa BEC FBS UNM Nasta, Mardiyanah; G, Hasriani; Asriati, Asriati; Risan, Rahmad
Jurnal Abdi Negeriku Vol 1, No 1 (2022): Jurnal Abdi Negeriku
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35580/jan.v1i1.34150

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The use of a foreign language in communication takes more effort to avoid misunderstanding between the speaker and the listener who is notan English native speaker. The reason is a foreign language has different letters, pronunciation, and sentence structure. English which is well-known as an international language is an important language to master by Indonesian students to face the globalization. However, taught as a second language, many Indonesian still find it difficult to pronounce English sounds correctly. This workshop aims to reinforce the participants’ pronunciation, especially for English consonant sounds so they can pronoun the sounds correctly. This workshop was held using Google Meet because at that time social distancing was required and the college instructed all the learning process are conducted online. The participants showed positive attitude during the workshop and it was found some difficulties by students while practicing the English consonant sounds.
The Readiness of Elementary School Teacher to Teach English: The Merdeka Curriculum Perspectives Rojuna, Citra Arba; Tahir, Muh.; G, Hasriani
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 3, No 3, July (2024): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS UNM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v3i3, July.65712

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This research aims to find out the readiness of elementary school teacher to teach English since Merdeka curriculum has been implemented. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive method. The participant in this research were teachers from SDN. No 57 Centre Mangadu who assigned to teach English since Merdeka curriculum has been implemented in elementary school. A teacher was selected as participant by using purposive sampling technique. The instruments used in this research were interview to analyze the data qualitatively and descriptively from the interview transcript and also an observation by using observation checklist to check the consistency between the results of interview and observation. Overall, there are readiness and unreadiness of the teacher to teach English in elementary school since Merdeka curriculum has been implemented. The readiness regarding the teacher in teaching English include 1) the teacher makes thorough preparations before the English teaching and learning process in class, 2) the teacher prepares herself independently to teach English, 3) the teacher studies materials to be taught before the teaching and learning process, 4) the school provides sufficient facilities for learning English, and 5) the teacher experiences difficulties in teaching English but are able to overcome them in various ways, 6) the teacher uses discussion and project methods in learning English carried out by students in groups, and 7) implement inclusive learning in accordance with the Merdeka curriculum policy. Meanwhile, the unreadiness of teacher in teaching English include 1) the teacher assigned to teach English is graduate from primary school teacher education, not English education, 2) the teacher admitted that she did not know a lot of vocabulary and grammar in English and how to pronounce the words correctly, 3) there is no training carried out by the school for teachers assigned to teach English, 4) the teacher only use internet as a medium for learning English, and 5) the Merdeka curriculum is not applied in all classes, 6) mispronunciation comes from the teacher in English learning and teaching process in the class. From these findings, it can be concluded that the teacher is ready to teach English in elementary school as she assigned to because the readiness of the teacher is more dominant than her unreadiness to teach English.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND CHALLENGES TOWARD THE USE OF SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION METHOD: A STUDY IN EZPZ ENGLISH COMMUNITY Hursan, Nur Husfiratie Hikmah Binti; Munir, Munir; G, Hasriani
JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy Vol 4, No 3, Nov (2025): JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/jtechlp.v4i3, Nov.78437

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This study explores students' perceptions and challenges related to the use of the Small Group Discussion (SGD) method in a non-formal English learning context, specifically in the EZPZ English Community in Makassar, Indonesia. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with nine students from three different proficiency levels: beginner, basic, and intermediate. The findings reveal that most students have a positive perception of SGD, appreciating the enjoyable learning atmosphere, increased confidence, and opportunities for interaction. However, several challenges also emerged, such as dominant participants, a lack of vocabulary, and difficulties understanding discussion topics. These challenges are categorized into internal and external factors. The study emphasizes the importance of ability-based grouping in enhancing student comfort and engagement during SGD in non-formal education settings.