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The Correlation between Student's Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension at MAN 2 Gresik Muad, Mohamad Wildanun; Anwar, Khoirul; Ma'rifah, Ulfah; Ardiyansah, Tri Yuli; Batubara, Riska Widyanita
Jetlal Vol 8 No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30587/jetlal.v8i1.8232

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The English language encompasses four essential skills that learners need to master. Among these, reading is crucial, as it involves the ability to comprehend printed words and symbols. Students with strong reading skills are more likely to succeed academically. This study adopted a quantitative approach, emphasizing the outcomes (test results) over the instructional process. The aim was to explore the relationship between students' critical thinking abilities and their reading comprehension. The analysis employs Pearson Correlation because the data types are ordinal and interval. The study sample consisted of 58 students, with a significance level of 5% (0.05). The r-table value for this sample size is 0.4, which is higher than the r-table. This comparison shows that rxy is higher than the r-table, 0.5 > 0.258. Consequently, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted, and the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected, indicating a positive correlation. From these results, it shows that there is a significant correlation between critical thinking skills and reading comprehension among the students of MAN 2 Gresik. Thus, it can be concluded that the higher the students' critical thinking skills, the better their reading comprehension abilities.
Peningkatan Keterampilan Mengajar Bahasa Inggris bagi Guru Sekolah Dasar Melalui Pelatihan Educational Learning Games Wiediartini, Wiediartini; Auliya, Prativi; Erawati, Ika; Sriwijayasih, Imaniah; Ardiyansah, Tri Yuli; Batubara, Riska Widiyanita
Jurnal Cakrawala Maritim Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024): Jurnal Cakrawala Maritim
Publisher : P3M Politeknik Perkapalan Negeri Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35991/jcm.v7i2.29

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Menurut Permendikbudristek Nomor 12/2024, Bahasa Inggris akan menjadi mata pelajaran wajib bagi siswa sekolah dasar (SD). Hal ini menjadi tantangan tersendiri bagi guru SD yang merupakan guru kelas dan tidak memiliki latar belakang mengajar Bahasa Inggris. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan pelatihan educational learning games untuk guru sekolah dasar demi menunjang proses pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris siswa SD. Metode ceramah, demonstrasi, dan diskusi digunakan selama proses pelatihan. Beberapa games seperti; Simon Says, Memory Match, Charades, Snakes and Ladders, dan Whispering Gams telah dijelaskan dan dipraktekkan langsung oleh peserta. Berdasarkan hasil diskusi dengan peserta, pelatihan ini dinilai sangat bermanfaat, menarik, mudah dipahami, dan juga mudah dipraktekkan. Para guru percaya bahwa mengajar Bahasa Inggris menggunakan educational learning games dapat menjadi cara yang efektif untuk menarik perhatian dan motivasi siswa dalam belajar Bahasa Inggris. Adapun kekurangan dari pelatihan ini adalah modul yang belum tersedia. Dimana modul tersebut sangat dibutuhkan guru untuk memudahkan mengingat tahapan permainan. Katakunci: Bahasa Inggris, educational learning games, guru sekolah dasar
Enhancing Idiomatic Competence through WhatsApp: A Comparative Study of Mobile and Traditional Teaching Methods Batubara, Riska Widiyanita; Batubara, Amrin; Ardiyansah, Tri Yuli
Jurnal Evaluasi dan Pembelajaran Vol 6 No 2 (2024)
Publisher : STKIP Al Islam Tunas Bangsa dan HEPI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52647/jep.v6i2.255

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This study examines the effectiveness of using WhatsApp as a tool for teaching English idiomatic expressions to pre-intermediate EAP students in the Non-English Department at the University of Muhammadiyah Gresik. From a pool of 250 students, 64 participants were selected based on their English proficiency using the Nelson Quick Check Placement Test and divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received idiom lessons and exercises through a WhatsApp group called Idiom Learning Group. They practiced 60 idioms outside the classroom, interacted with the researcher, and could make WhatsApp video calls for additional clarification. In contrast, the control group received the same lessons through traditional face-to-face instruction. The study was conducted over nine sessions. The first two sessions involved administering the placement test and a pre-test on idiomatic competence. The treatment phase spanned six sessions, during which the experimental group used WhatsApp for instruction and practice while the control group engaged in in-class learning. In the final session, both groups took a post-test to measure their improvement in idiomatic competence. Data analysis using paired samples and independent samples t-tests revealed a significant difference in post-test scores between the two groups, with the experimental group significantly outperforming the control group (p < .05). The findings demonstrate that teaching idioms through mobile technology, specifically WhatsApp, enhances idiomatic competence more effectively than traditional methods. This suggests that integrating mobile technology into language teaching can provide learners with flexible, interactive, and engaging opportunities for language practice, ultimately improving their learning outcomes.
STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVE ON “SPADA UMG” ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM AT UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH GRESIK ulfatul ma'rifah; tri yuli ardiyansah
DIDAKTIKA Vol 28 No 1 (2022): Februari 2022
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (344.086 KB) | DOI: 10.30587/didaktika.v28i2.3559

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Online learning has great potential to provide students with meaningful learning experience. The use of online learning provided by university has a good impact for students in learning process. In University of Muhammadiyah Gresik, online learning has been applied as one of the teaching method. The university has its own online learning platform “SPADA UMG”. This research focused on analyzing the students’ perspective on SPADA UMG online learning platform. This research applied qualitative research design and used questionnaire and interview techniques. The result showed that the students’ responses on their perspective of SPADA UMG online learning varied into 4 indicators. They were; (1) learning needs; SPADA UMG helped students achieving their learning needs but also gave them difficulty to understand the material, (2) efficiency; taking course via SPADA UMG provided the students efficient condition to study anywhere and granted them additional time, (3) features; despite its imperfect features, SPADA UMG was easy for students to operate, and (4) access; students often got problem accessing SPADA UMG because of the server down or the internet connection. SPADA UMG also provided advantages such as its efficiency that granted students an efficient learning experience and convenience operating system. On the other hand, SPADA UMG also provided disadvantages such as problems to access the site and some error features
Analyzing Grammatical Cohesion Devices in Pros and Cons Essays Written by Marine Science Students Amrullah, Qadrina Lailyn; Ijabah, Nur; Auliya, Prativi Khilyatul; Ardiyansah, Tri Yuli; Batubara, Riska Widiyanita
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i4.1193

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In academic writing, cohesion plays a crucial role in creating clarity and flow. However, students often struggle to use cohesive devices effectively, which can impact the coherence of their writing. This study explores the use of grammatical cohesive devices in pros and cons essays written by students in the Marine Science study program to assess their effectiveness in conveying the writer’s intention. It aims to examine how these devices; references, substitution, ellipsis, and conjunction are employed to convey the writers’ intended meaning. Moreover, this study also identifies the most frequently used types of grammatical cohesive devices. Using qualitative content analysis approach, the researchers analyzed 80 essays to identify the frequency and effectiveness of each cohesive device. The findings reveal that reference (62.50%) was the most frequently used device, followed by conjunction (34.38%), while substitution and ellipsis were rarely employed (1.56% each). These results indicate that students primarily rely on pronouns, pointer words, and conjunctions to link ideas and maintain the flow of their arguments. This study highlights the need for more structured instruction and additional support to help students improve their use of cohesive devices. The results also contribute to the development of cohesion theory, particularly in the context of student writing, and suggest future research directions. Further exploration of underutilized devices like substitution and ellipsis, as well as the use of cohesive devices in other text types, could enhance understanding of student writing and inform teaching strategies to promote stronger cohesion and clarity in student essays.