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The Analysis of Students’ Errors and Writing Flow in Opinion Paragraphs Written by the First Semester Students of English Department at University of Mataram Academic Year 2024/2025 Audi Yuliandini; Lalu Thohir; Agus Saputra; Muhammad Amin
Journal of English Education Forum (JEEF) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): JAN-MAR 2026
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jeef.v6i1.994

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This study analyzes grammatical errors and writing flow in opinion paragraphs composed by first-semester students of the English Education Department at the University of Mataram in the 2024/2025 academic year. The primary objectives of this research are to identify the types of errors, investigate the causes of these errors from the students’ perspectives, and evaluate whether the writing flow of the opinion paragraphs meets appropriate standards. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through document analysis of students’ opinion paragraphs and in-depth interviews with purposively selected participants. The findings reveal four major types of errors based on Dulay’s taxonomy: misformation (51.43%), omission (40.00%), misordering (5.71%), and addition (2.86%). These errors are mainly caused by first language (L1) interference, particularly through literal translation from Indonesian into English, as well as carelessness and a lack of self-editing among students. Despite the prevalence of micro-linguistic errors, the students’ writing flow generally demonstrates a sound macro-structural organization. The constructed paragraphs fulfill the criteria of opinion paragraph structure, consisting of a clear topic sentence, relevant supporting details, and a concluding sentence that reinforces the argument. This study is expected to provide insights for educators to focus on students’ areas of weakness in order to improve the accuracy and coherence of their academic writing.  
PROBLEMS AND PRACTICAL NEEDS IN LEARNING SPEAKING IN HIGHER EDUCATION Baiq Resti Rizanti; Lalu Thohir; Kurniawan Apgrianto
Wiralodra English Journal Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): Wiralodra English Journal (WEJ)
Publisher : Universitas Wiralodra

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/wej.v8i2.296

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This research aimed to find out the student's problems and practical needs in learning speaking. It employed qualitative methods that gathered responses from 40 out of 233 students in the second semester of the English Department at the University of Mataram. The questionnaire and interview were used to collect the data needed. The questionnaire consisted of 20 questions and was distributed using Google Forms, and the interview utilized 5 questions to elicit more detailed responses from the respondents. The collected data were analyzed systematically through the data reduction, display, and conclusion stages. The findings of this research showed that the students not only had linguistic problems, such as lack of pronunciation, grammatical knowledge, and vocabulary mastery, but they also faced psychological problems including fear of making mistakes, shyness of speaking in front of the class, anxiety, and not having enough confidence. Further, to improve their speaking skills, the students required more practice and exercises inside and outside the classroom with suitable speaking materials for their level. Additionally, focusing on activities rather than just materials and providing constructive feedback whenever they make mistakes will be crucial for their learning.
PROBLEMS AND PRACTICAL NEEDS IN LEARNING VOCABULARY IN HIGHER EDUCATION Ade Nurul Aida; Lalu Thohir; Ahmad Zamzam
Wiralodra English Journal Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): Wiralodra English Journal (WEJ)
Publisher : Universitas Wiralodra

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/wej.v8i2.325

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This study analyzed the problems and practical needs of English vocabulary learning among low-score students at a state university in Mataram, Lombok, Indonesia. To provide appropriate instructional materials, learning tasks, or assessment tasks, a need analysis of the student’s prior knowledge is the most important thing that should be done by a teacher. The research involved forty students and used qualitative methods, including questionnaires and interviews, to collect data. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative methods, such as data reduction, display, analysis, and conclusion. The results of this study show that there are problems in vocabulary learning faced by students such as problems with inaccurate pronunciation, problems in knowing the meaning of too much vocabulary, problems in dealing with grammatical alterations, and problems in using words appropriately. On the other hand, students' practical needs are engaging in learning with interactive activities in the form of games/discussions in class, practicing the words adequately, and asking for feedback for better learning improvement. Future research can further examine overcoming the problems found by linking them directly to practical needs.
English Vocabulary Learning Strategies Used by The Eleventh-Grade Students of MAN 1 BIMA Nur Aisyah; Lalu Thohir; Ahmad Zamzam; Boniesta Zulandha Melani
Jurnal Ilmiah Profesi Pendidikan Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): Februari
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jipp.v10i1.3110

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This study used a descriptive qualitative method to describe the Vocabulary Learning Strategies (VLS) and discover the most dominant strategies used by the eleventh-grade students of MAN 1 Bima. The subjects were 15 male and 15 female students. The data were collected using a questionnaire of 40 items selected from Schmitt’s (1997) Vocabulary Learning Strategies Questionnaire (VLSQ). Interviews were also conducted to obtain more information from the students. The data was calculated using the Likert scale formula in the MS Excel software package. The result shows that male and female students employed more than one strategy in learning vocabulary. The dominant Vocabulary Learning Strategy (VLS) used by male students was metacognitive strategies (63%), and the least is memory strategies (47%). Meanwhile, the dominant Vocabulary Learning Strategies (VLS) used by female students were metacognitive strategies (72%), and the least determination strategies (54%). This finding also revealed no statistically significant difference in male and female students’ use of the five categories and individual VLSs.
The Effectiveness of The Learning by Doing Method in Teaching Speaking to 7th Grade Students at SMPN 14 Mataram Baiq Ane Balqis Zahara; Lalu Thohir; Ahmad Junaidi; Arifuddin Arifuddin
Jurnal Ilmiah Profesi Pendidikan Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): Februari
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jipp.v10i1.3138

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The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the implementation of the Learning by Doing method is effective in improving students' speaking ability at SMPN 14 Mataram. This study used a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design with involving 31 students at SMPN 14 Mataram. The data were collected by using pre and post-test on students' speaking performance in terms of fluency, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. Data were analyzed by using SPSS with a paired sample t-test. The findings of the study reveal that there was a significant difference between the scores before and after treatment. In which the average score of students in the pre-test was 54.58 and became 79.29 in the post-test and the results of the hypothesis testing of this study (2-tailed) is 0.00 (<0.05). Therefore, it can be concluded that the implementation of the Learning by Doing method has a significant positive effect on students' speaking skill.
An Analysis on Student’s Ability and Problems in Writing Recount Text at The Eighth Grade of SMPN 2 Lingsar Rizkia Prahasti Aprilia; Lalu Thohir; Ahmad Zamzam; Udin Udin
Jurnal Ilmiah Profesi Pendidikan Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): Mei
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jipp.v10i2.3394

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This study aims to analyze the students' ability in writing recount text, and to explore the problems they faced in writing this text type. By using a qualitative method with a case study, this research involved 28 students as samples in the VIII grade of SMPN 2 Lingsar in the academic year 2023/2024. They were selected with a purposive sampling method. The data were collected by using a set of validated questionnaires and a writing test and they were analyzed descriptively based on the purposes of this research.  The findings show that the students' abilities in writing recount text are in the poor category, with an average score of 47. The students experienced problems that cause them to make many mistakes in writing recount texts are grammar with an average score of 33, vocabulary with an average score of 28 and mechanics with an average score of 26. The students should practice writing and the teacher needs to assist the students to develop their writing skill by applying appropritate strategies.
English Teachers’ Perception on The Implementation of Merdeka Kurikulum: A Case Study at Madrasah Tsanawiyah 1 Mataram Lisda Amalia Wahyuningsih; Lalu Thohir; Lalu Jaswadi Putera; Muhammad Amin
Jurnal Ilmiah Profesi Pendidikan Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025): Agustus
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jipp.v10i3.3655

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In response to societal changes, the Merdeka Kurikulum has been introduced in Indonesia as a new curriculum that is characterized by flexibility, project-based learning, and the development of students' soft skills, character, literacy, and numeracy. This study aims to know the perceptions of English teachers at MTsN 1 Mataram regarding the implementation of the Merdeka Kurikulum examining its strengths, weaknesses, and the expectations. This research uses a qualitative method and data were collected through interviews and questionnaires. The questionnaire data were analyzed using a Likert scale and categorized by percentage, while the interview data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key themes. The results show that English teachers have positive perception towards the Merdeka Kurikulum, as reflected by the 86.25 % agreement level in the questionnaires and supportive responses during interviews. The implementation of the Merdeka Kurikulum at MTsN 1 Mataram is generally perceived positively by English teachers, with its flexibility and student-centered approach being appreciated.
English Teachers’ Gender Based Teaching Strategies in Teaching Descriptive Text Baiq Indria Setia Ningsih; Lalu Thohir; Hartati Suryaningsih; Arifuddin Arifuddin
Jurnal Ilmiah Profesi Pendidikan Vol. 10 No. 4 (2025): November
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jipp.v10i4.4157

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Writing is one of the most essential and challenging skills in English language learning because it demands creativity, organization, and linguistic accuracy. Among various text types, descriptive text plays a crucial role in helping students express ideas clearly and vividly by describing people, places, or objects in detail. However, many students still face difficulties in generating ideas, organizing sentences, and using appropriate vocabulary. This study aimed to analyze gender based teaching strategies employed by male and female English teachers in teaching descriptive text and how these strategies are implemented in the classroom. The study employed a qualitative descriptive method. The participants were five English teachers at MTsN 1 Lombok Tengah, consisting of three males and two females. The data were collected through classroom observation and interviews and analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results revealed that each teacher applied distinct strategies. Male teachers used guided writing, imaginary strategy, and visual learning to stimulate creativity and provide structural support, while female teachers used modified vocabulary instruction and collaborative learning to strengthen linguistic readiness and promote peer interaction. Drawing on the findings, it can be concluded that although male and female English teachers demonstrated different emphases in their teaching, both aimed to facilitate students’ descriptive writing development, boost confidence, and encourage active participation through supportive and interactive learning environments.