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Finza Larasati
University Of Muhammadiyah Palembang, Palembang, Indonesia
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THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ HABIT IN WATCHING ENGLISH MOVIE AND LISTENING ACHIEVEMENT (BY FOURTH SEMESTER STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH PALEMBANG) Rositasari, Tri; Larasati, Finza; Yunensi, Yunensi
English Community Journal Vol 3, No 2 (2019): English Community Journal
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v3i2.2251

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The objective of this study was to find out the correlation between students’ habit in watching English movie (X) and listening achievement(Y) by fourth semester students of Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang There were 47 students taken as the sample of this study who were determined by using purposive sampling technique. The collected data was analyzed by using Pearson Product Moment Correlation and the instruments used were students’ listening scores and questionnaire of students’ habit in watching English movie. Subsequently, the research finding indicated that there was low correlation between students’ habit in watching English movie and listening achievement. It proved by the obtain (0.212) which lower than r table (0.2845). It considered that alternative hypothesis (Ha) in this research was rejected and the null hypothesis (Ho) which stated that there was no correlation between students’ habit in watching English movie and their listening achievement accepted. In conclusion, there was low correlation between students’ habit in watching English movie and their listening achievement.
AN ANALYSIS OF PARENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HOMEWORK IN IMPROVING ENGLISH ACHIEVEMENT Saputri, Kurnia; Larasati, Finza; Febriyani, Martina
English Community Journal Vol 4, No 2 (2020): English Community Journal
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v4i2.3041

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The main purpose of this study was to identify students’ parent perceptions on the importance of homework in improving English achievement of eighth grade students at SMP Bina Bhakti Abab. The subjects of this study were all of the students’ parents of eighth grade students at SMP Bina Bhakti Abab. The study used mixed method through questionnaire as a research instrument and documentation. The questionnaire was to identify and get the information on the importance of homework for their children and the questionnaire was divided into eight points, (1) Parents’ role construction (2) Parents’ self-efficacy (3) School invitations (4) Teacher invitations (5) Child invitations (6) Parental time (7) Parental energy and (8) Parental knowledge and skills. The total of the result of each points showed that: Parents’ role construction 343 (Agree) and 287 (Strongly Agree), Parents’ self-efficacy 111 (Agree) and 99 (Strongly Agree), School invitations 32 (Disagree), 32 (Somewhat Agree) and 42 (Agree), Teacher invitations 111 (Agree) and 56 (Strongly Agree), Child invitations 33 (Agree) and 25 (Strongly Agree), Parental time 42 (Disagree) and 48 (Agree), Parental energy 24 (Disagree) and 36 (Agree), and Parental knowledge and skills 74 (Agree) and 54 (Strongly Agree).
A BLENDED LEARNING IN ICT USED FOR IMPROVING ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING Gumartifa, Asti; Larasati, Finza; Aurelia, Syafira
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol 3, No 6 (2020): VOLUME 3 NUMBER 6, NOVEMBER 2020
Publisher : IKIP Siliwangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/project.v3i6.p796-804

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The technology of information and communication (ICT) has evolved in the sector of education. Many elements have dramatically changed exponentially over the past three decades. It can modify and simplify the development of learning activities. Thus, Google Classroom will provide a blended learning platform in the education aspect. Google Classroom provides various things simpler for teachers to conduct learning practices effectively and efficiently, not the expected learning just in class, but even outside the classroom. It is revolutionizing schooling, thus the combination of mixed-method learning is also needed by each school. The advent of blended is among the most significant outcomes of the revolution. Learning which incorporates the essence of face-to-face and ICT use is needed in the era of 4.0. This article discusses existing theories, and empirical evidence relating to the essence of blended learning and Google Classroom in ELT. This research is used to create teachers’ broad mind widely to the use of Google Classroom as the blended course in English Language Teaching.
LEARNERS’ NEED ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH LEARNING MATERIALS FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH PALEMBANG Larasati, Finza; Adawiyah, Dita; Yuliani, Sri; Septarini, Dian
English Community Journal Vol 6, No 1 (2022): English Community Journal
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v6i1.4455

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The aim of this study was to analyze the learners’ target needs and learning needs for English learning material in the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang. This study used qualitative and quantitative research method through questionnaire and interview. The subjects of this study were 49 Economics and Business faculty students who have taken English subject in their previous semester, three lecturers of English, and three alumni users.  The questionnaire was given to the students and the interview was given to the lecturers of English, and alumni users. The result of this study found that the students need the materials that can help them to understand spoken work-related instruction, conduct job interviews, write proposals (projects, plans, etc.), write a job application letter and personal data, do business presentations, read business letters, understand written work-related instructions, negotiate, read work-related literature, read contract/agreement documents, read email, express opinions at business meetings, write business email, write business letters, write contract/agreement documents, write report documents (meetings/sales/finance, etc.), serve customers orally, and to do business conversations through the phone. Furthermore, it could be highlighted from the result of the collecting data that those objectives of the study should be achieved through listening, reading, writing, and speaking activities. 
The influence of means ends analysis (MEA) model on grammar achievement Tri Rositasari; Finza Larasati; Dwi Rara Saraswaty
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 9 No 1 (2020)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v9i1.3782

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The objective of this study was to find out the influence of MEA learning model on students’ grammar learning achievements. The participants were the third semester students of English study program, UM Palembang in academic year 2019/2020 which amounted to 40 students. This study was a quantitative research. This study used pre-experimental method. The research design used two groups pretest post-test design. The researcher conducted several steps to analyze the data; first, data from pre- and post-test results were analyzed to find averages obtained from the control and experimental group. Second, the data obtained by the control and experimental group were compared statistically to determine differences in grammar test scores between the two groups using paired sample tests. Third, the data obtained from the second step were compared statistically to find the significant differences in the grammar values between the two groups by using paired sample t-tests. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the experimental group before the treatment was carried out in the learning process based on the pretest value was still not good, but when the treatment has been carried out, the student post-test results showed a very good improvement. For the control group, there were no favorable changes (significant) between the pre- and post-test result scores, because both of them showed the same results, which were not good.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING AUDIO BOOK IN TEACHING LISTENING SKILL OF EIGHTH GRADE STUDENT Nurrahman, Kemas Muhammad Rizki; Rositasari, Tri; Larasati, Finza; Yuliani, Sri
English Community Journal Vol 7, No 2 (2023): English Community Journal
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v7i2.7154

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The objective of this research was to find out whether teaching listening using audiobook in listening significant or not. The method used in this research was true experimental method. The population of this research was all the tenth grade students of SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Palembang. The total number of population was 90 students. The samples took out were 60 students from 90 students by using non-probability sampling method. They divided into the experimental and control group. The data were collected by using written test, those were pretest and posttest. The result of the test was analyzed by independent sample t-test. The analyses provide that teaching listening using audiobook on listening help students to improve their listening skill. The mean in posttest of experimental group was 77.17, it was higher than the mean posttest of the control group which was 64.47. The result of T-Test obtained significance (sig. 2 tailed) was 0.001, which less or lower than 0.05. Since the sig. 2 tailed was less than 0.05, so the null hypothesis Ho was rejected and the alternative hypothesis Ha was accepted. It means that there was significant difference on students’ listening taught using audiobook than those who are not
The Effect of Repeated Reading Method (RRM) in Teaching Reading Comprehension of Narrative Text to the Eighth Grade Students of SMP Negeri 1 Tanah Abang Pali Tirta Milenia, Voni; Saputri, Kurnia; Larasati, Finza
International Journal of Education Research and Development Vol. 2 No. 2 (2022): October
Publisher : Yayasan Corolla Education Centre

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52760/ijerd.v2i2.29

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Abstract. The study aims to investigate the problems: “Whether or not there is any significant effect of using Repeated Reading Method to the eighth-grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Tanah Abang.” Therefore, the objective of the research was to find out whether or not there is any significant effect of using repeated reading method on the students’ reading narrative text to the eighth-grade students’ of SMP Negeri 1 Tanah Abang Pali. The sample of this research was 62 students, divided in to two classes: experimental class and control class. The sample of this research was purposive sampling. The data obtained were analyzed by using independents sample t-test in SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Science) The result of t-obtained 4.752 was at the significant level p<0.05 for two tailed and degree of freedom (df) was 60, t-table was 2,000. Keywords: Repeated Reading Method , Teaching , Narrative , Reading Comprehension.
Investigating EFL Students Reading Preferences (Digital or Printed) Larasati, Finza; Adawiyah, Dita; Gumartifa, Asti
International Journal of Education Research and Development Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): March
Publisher : Yayasan Corolla Education Centre

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52760/ijerd.v3i1.32

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Reading is crucial to the process of learning a language. Students can use digital technology to support reading activities in today's modern culture. As a result of students' need for information in the digital age, digital text is now virtually everywhere. This study investigated EFL students reading preferences (digital or printed). The participants of this study were 102 EFL students from private universities in South Sumatera. The data was collected through 20 items of questionnaire distributed through google form. Based on the result of the study, it could be concluded that first, most participants enjoy reading. They read for a variety of purposes, including to get the knowledge, to get information, to get the entertainment, and for other purposes. The second, the participants prefer reading digital texts. The practicality of the digital texts is the primary motivating factor why they chose it. They acknowledged that they do not need to hold thick texts or books while reading, they only need to bring their devices. Furthermore, they said one device can store and read multiple texts. They added that reading materials on digital devices are considerably more intriguing and enjoyable than those on printed. Third, the researchers noted that all readers—whether they preferred reading printed or digital texts—felt at comfortable with the reading equipment they had selected. . Finally, it is revealed from the data that most participants are more inspired to read when they use digital reading texts.
THE IMPROVING OF THE STUDENTS' WRITING SKILLS BY USING DIARY WRITING STRATEGY Rositasari, Tri; Saraswaty, Dwi Rara; Larasati, Finza; Warnia, Wiske
English Community Journal Vol 8, No 2 (2024): English Community Journal
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v8i2.8342

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The purpose of this research is to use a writing diary strategy to improve the writing skill of class IX students of SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Palembang. The method used in this research is the descriptive analysis method. The population of this study was all students of class IX at SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Palembang. The total population is 176 students, and the samples taken are 29 students from 176 students using the purposive sampling method. The use of data was carried out using a written test pre-test and post-test, and the results of the analysis showed that writing diaries improved students' writing skills. The average student score increased after applying diary writing, before applying diary writing the student's pre-test score could be said to be 68.55 where the average value was at intervals of 65.79 which means moderate. However, after the post-test was carried out using the instrument test, there were no students in the very low category with an average score of 84.4 where the average value was in the interval 80-89 which means high. This shows that the level of student's ability after applying the habit of writing books is in the high category.
Utilizing the One Stays Rest Stray Strategy to Teach Reading Comprehension Sulaiman, Masagus; Larasati, Finza; Lestari, Ade Putri
Journal of English Education Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Journal of English Education
Publisher : CV. Doki Course and Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61994/jee.v2i2.698

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This study aimed at finding out whether or not one stays rest stray technique was effective to teach recount text reading comprehension achievements to the Eighth Grade Students of SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Palembang. This study used pre-experimental method. The samples of this study were 38 persons of the eighth-grade students of SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Palembang. The data was obtained from pretest and posttest and calculated by using t-test. The result showed t-obtained was 4.608, higher than the critical value of t-table was 1.689 at the significant level of p<0.05 for two tailed and degree of freedom (df) is 35 which means that Ho (Null Hypothesis) was rejected and Ha (Alternative Hypothesis) was accepted. In conclusion, one stays rest stray technique was effective to teach recount text reading comprehension achievements to the Eighth Grade Students of SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Palembang
Co-Authors Adawiyah, Dita Ade Kusmana Asti Gumartifa Aurelia, Syafira Dwi Rara Saraswaty Febriyani, Martina Kurnia Saputri, Kurnia Lestari, Ade Putri Masagus Sulaiman Nurrahman, Kemas Muhammad Rizki Rara Saraswaty, Dwi Rositasari, Tri Sadria, Ade Saraswaty, Dwi Rara Septarini, Dian Sri Yuliani Tirta Milenia, Voni Tri Rositasari Warnia, Wiske Yunensi, Yunensi