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USING FIX-UP STRATEGY TO IMPROVE STUDENTS READING COMPREHENSION Magfira, Magfira; Dewi, Anjar Kusuma
EXPOSURE : JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS Vol. 13 No. 2 (2024): Exposure
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

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Fix-Up Strategy is an approach used in learning to help students overcome difficulties or confusion in understanding the material being studied. This strategy aims to help students improve or "fix" their understanding when they feel unsure or confused about the information provided. The study aims to investigate whether the implementation of the fix-up approach can improve the reading comprehension skills of students attending SMA Negeri 7 Palu. This research utilizes a quasi-experimental design involving two distinct groups: the experimental group, which consists of 35 students, and the control group, comprising 36 individuals. The selection of participants follows a random cluster sampling method. Two assessments, including a preliminary evaluation and a follow-up examination, were administered to gather data. Subsequently, the collected data underwent analysis using paired difference testing, specifically employing the paired sample t-test. The findings of the study suggest that employing the fix-up strategy leads to enhanced reading comprehension among tenth-grade students at SMA Negeri 7 Palu. The results of the paired sample t-test support this observation, indicating a significant difference in academic performance between the pre-test and post-test (two-tailed, p = 0.000 < 0.05). 
Implementation of Ki Hadjar Dewantara's Educational Philosophy Through Differentiated Learning In Pancasila and Civic Education for Junior High School Level Septiwiharti, Dwi; Kulyawan, Roy; Dewi, Anjar Kusuma; Imran, Imran
Jurnal Mamangan Vol 14, No 1 (2025): Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Mamangan Accredited 2 (SK Dirjen Ristek Dikti No. 0173/C3/DT
Publisher : LPPM Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

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The article discusses Indonesia's education system and its implementation of the "Merdeka" curriculum, based on Ki Hadjar Dewantara's educational philosophy. This philosophy emphasizes guiding children's natural abilities toward safety and happiness while considering the laws of nature and the laws of the times. Education should be adapted to children's needs within their cultural and evolving context. However, preliminary findings indicated that teachers, especially those teaching Pancasila and Civic Education, still encounter difficulties implementing differentiated learning approaches. The study examines how Ki Hajar Dewantara's educational principles are applied through differentiated learning in Pancasila and Civic Education at junior high schools in Palu City, focusing on developing appropriate modules. This qualitative study used observation, interviews, and documentation for data collection, followed by data analysis. The research analyzed teachers' understanding and implementation of these concepts. Results showed that junior high school teachers in Palu City who teach Pancasila and Civic Education understand differentiated learning principles but need improvement in a few areas, including differentiated worksheets for group students according to their learning readiness and styles
Improving Vocabulary Mastery of the Seventh Grade Students of Smp Negeri 1 Sindue Tobata Through Cartoon Movie Rachmawati, Redzky; Dewi, Anjar Kusuma; Lebagi, Desrin; Marhum, Mochtar
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 5 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

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This study aims to improving vocabulary mastery of the seventh grade students through cartoon movie at SMP Negeri 1 Sindue Tobata. This research used a quasi-experimental research design. The population of this study consisted of 67 students from class VII A, VII B, and VII C at SMP Negeri 1 sindue tobata. The sample was class VII C, as the experimental group, and class VII B, as the control group. This study used simple purposive sampling. The researcher administered pretests and posttests during data collection. The results showed that the mean score of the experimental group on the post-test (75) was higher than that of the control group (50). This was confirmed by calculations using the SPSS 26 version, where The significance value (Asymp. 2-tailed) is 0.000, which is smaller than the significance of 0.05; this indicates that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. These findings suggest that through cartoon movies are an effective medium for improving students’ vocabulary mastery in English language teaching.
Boosting Students’ Speaking Skill Through Information Gap Activities (IGA) Mahmudah, Listiana Eka Dewi; Anggreni, Afrillia; Dewi, Anjar Kusuma; Marhum, Mochtar
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 5 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

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Speaking proficiency is essential for academic and social development of EFL students. However, numerous students often struggle with limited vocabulary, grammatical deficiencies, and a lack of confidence which contribute to their speaking performance. Therefore, this study exposes the effectiveness of Information Gap Activities (IGA) to elevate students’ speaking skills – specifically in fluency and comprehensibility – of eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Sigi. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving two groups: an experimental class received IGA treatment and a control class taught by using conventional methods, with a total of 60 student participants. Both groups were given pre-tests and post-tests to measure their speaking ability before and after the treatment. Pre-test and post-test data were analyzed using SPSS. The results revealed a statistically significant improvement in the experimental group, with the mean score increasing from 41.67 to 67.50, compared to the control group’s increase from 41.67 to 50.56. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test (p = 0.000) and Mann-Whitney U Test (p = 0.000) confirmed this difference to be statistically significant. These findings suggest that Information Gap Activities can effectively enhance students’ speaking abilities, offering a communicative and interactive alternative to traditional instructional approaches.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT BASED LEARNING IN IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION OF THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 2 SIGI Fitriani, Fitriani; Rofiqoh, Rofiqoh; Dewi, Anjar Kusuma; Mukrim, Mukrim
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Tadulako University

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The objective of this research is to prove whether the implementation of Project Based Learning (PjBL) can improve reading comprehension of the eleventh-grade students of SMA Negeri 2 Sigi. This research used a quasi-experimental research design that consisted of two groups: an experimental and control groups. The sample was selected using a purposive sampling technique. The sample of this research was 58 eleventh-grade students of SMA Negeri 2 Sigi, 28 students from class XI IPA 2 as the experimental group, and 30 students from class XI IPA 1 as the control group. The data were collected through pre-test and post-test. Data were analyzed using a t-test to compare the experimental and control groups' pre-test and post-test mean scores. The mean score pre-test for the experimental group was 63.93 and the control group was 66.58. Then, the mean score of the students' post-test score for the experimental group was 74.73, and the control group was 71.33. By applying 0.05, level of significance, it is found that the t-counted value (4.56) is higher than the t-table value (1.673). Therefore, the research hypothesis is accepted. This result indicates that the implementation of PjBL in this study effectively improved the students’ reading comprehension. The implication of these findings is that in teaching reading, teachers can apply the PjBL method during the teaching and learning process as one of the effective methods to improve students' reading comprehension.
ANALYSIS OF TEACHING ENGLISH DURING E-LEARNING CLASSES AT SMP NEGERI 6 PALU Zainab; Rofiqoh, Rofiqoh; Dewi, Anjar Kusuma
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v11i3.4403

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This research aims to find out the teaching English process during e-learning classes at SMP Negeri 6 Palu. This research was conducted through a descriptive qualitative research design in which the results are transcribed and described. The subjects of this research were three English teachers at SMP Negeri 6 Palu. This research used interviews to collect the data. Based on the research findings, the teaching English process during e-learning classes was first the teacher preparing before e-learning classes, the teacher preparing media such as modules, laptops, attendance lists, materials to be taught and applications for online teaching such as Zoom, Google Meet and Whatsaap. Second, the teacher finds a way to make students active during e-learning classes. The teacher provides activities that can make students active such as giving projects video, asking students to retell stories, and doing questions and answers. Third, in teaching English during e-learning classes, the teachers used videos, pictures, songs, and games to convey the material depending on what material will be taught by the teachers. Fourth, problem faced by the teachers during e-learning classes, some of the teacher's problems when teaching English online, only a few students take a zoom class, and some students do not have communication tools such as cellphones or laptops. Thus, as much as possible, the teacher provides a solution to the problems.
A STUDY ON STRATEGIES USED IN DEVELOPING SPEAKING SKILLS Adrian; Kamaruddin , Abdul; Aminah, Aminah; Dewi, Anjar Kusuma
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Tadulako University

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The objective of this study is to examine and analyze articles concerning the strategies used in developing speaking skills published in between 2018 to 2023. This research employs library research methodology, which involves using library sources to gather and analyze data. The research results shows that the strategies used in developing speaking skills are Communication Strategies, Task-Based Approaches, Role-Play, and Technology-Enhanced Approaches and the most frequently used strategies are Role-Play, and Technology-Enhanced Approaches. To implement the two most frequent strategies used, educators need a careful planning and consideration. They should introduce concepts, select relevant content, and provide clear instructions. Technology can enhance authenticity and engagement in speaking activities by utilizing tools like YouTube, digital storytelling, or educational comics. In conclusion, this research provides valuable insights into the strategies employed to develop speaking skills.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING VISUAL VOCABULARY APPLICATION TO IMPROVE STUDENT’S VOCABULARY MASTERY Kartiasih, Titin; Usman, Sriati; Dewi, Anjar Kusuma; Mukrim, Mukrim
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
Publisher : Tadulako University

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The objective of the research is to find out whether or not the media can improve vocabulary mastery of the seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 32 Sigi. The researchers focused on noun and adjective. In this research, the researchers used a quasi-experimental design. The researchers used Visual Vocabulary Application as a media. The experimental group consisted 22 students, while the control group consisted 25 students. The instrument in collecting the research data was a test. The test was given to students twice as pre-test and post-test. The data were analyzed statistically. Students’ mean score of experimental group of pre-test (30.45) and post-test (65.22) is 36.59. While the control group of pre-test (20.6) and post-test (35) is 16.2. It means that Visual Vocabulary Application is significantly improve the ability of the seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 32 Sigi.
DIFFICULTIES IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT FACED BY THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 1 PALU Neliyanti; Rofiqoh, Rofiqoh; Maf'ulah, Maf’ulah; Dewi, Anjar Kusuma
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v11i3.4421

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This research aims to find out the difficulties in writing descriptive text faced by the eleventh-grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Palu. The researcherss applied descriptive quantitative design. There were 10 students involved. The instrument of data collection was a writing text. The data were collected by asking the students to write a descriptive text. The findings show that the most difficulty of writing in each aspect was mechanics 77.16% of students, grammar 21.1% of students, vocabulary 1.23% of students and content and organization 0% of students.
TEACHER PERCEPTION ON THE USE OF WHATSAPP IN TEACHING ENGLISH DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Agustina Risu, Indah; Marhum, Mochtar; Budi, Budi; Dewi, Anjar Kusuma
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
Publisher : Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v11i3.4424

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This research aimed to discover teachers' perceptions of the use of WhatsApp in teaching English. The researcher used descriptive qualitative research. The subject of this research was the English teachers at SMP Negeri 3 Poso Pesisir. An interview was used to collect the data. In the qualitative method, the data was analyzed using data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing. The result shows that the teachers perceived the use of WhatsApp are able to facilitate the learning process during COVID-19 Pandemic, especially for teaching English. Teachers used it as a facilitation tool for managing students’ tasks, posting material related to teaching English, organizing WhatsApp, and accommodating students’ interaction. In addition, teachers can manage large classes efficiently because technology takes it as an alternative method for teaching during the pandemic. The teacher can access the students' responses anytime in any place, and also, teachers can give feedback directly. WhatsApp provides the chance to learn not only at school but also at home or in any place. However, some factors limit the use of WhatsApp, such as highly consumed data plan, lack of familiarity with the students in adoption of WhatsApp, and submitting assignments behind schedule. Teachers stated that using WhatsApp was very helpful for conducting their virtual classroom.