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The Implementation of Role Play to Improve EFL Speaking Skill of The Second Semester Students of IAIN KUDUS Nikmah, Alfu
Journal of English Teaching and Learning Issues Vol 2, No 2 (2019): December 2019
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/jetli.v2i2.6104

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Speaking is one of the important language skills. Speaking relates to daily life as communication tool. It indicates students mastering English. Unfortunately the fact has shown that the students faced many problems  to improve their speaking skill because they were accustomed to use their native language in their daily life than using English. The above facts make the lecturer apply some techniques that can motivate students to speak and engage students in encouraging their speaking. One of the techniques that encourage students to speak is role play. Role play is the choice implemented by the researcher in improving the speaking skill of the first year students at IAIN Kudus  since using role play, the students can express their idea, opinion, and feeling well in their performance without being worried to make mistake. Based on the result of the study, it can be concluded that the result of this research was satisfying. This research claims that it was successful in the effort in improving students’ English speaking skill through Role-Play. Role-Play activity could increase the students’ motivation in joining the teaching and learning. Their motivation was  reflected in their efforts in preparing the Role-Play.
The Implementation of Discovery Learning in Teaching Writing Recount Text: The Case 12th Grade Student of 01 Batealit Vocational High School, Jepara Aslimah, Nurul; Nikmah, Alfu
Britania Journal of English Teaching Vol 2, No 2 (2018): December 2018
Publisher : Britania Journal of English Teaching

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The purpose of the study is to know the implementation using discovery learning method to teach writing recount text 12th grade student of 1 Batealit Vocational High School and to know the surplus and deficiency by using discovery learning method. The respondent of this research are the English teacher and the student of agriculture 12th grade. And the method are using interview and class room action research. The result is discovery learning method is more comprehensive than doesn’t using discovery learning. Although there are many difficulty to apply this method because some of them didn’t familiar with this method and most of the students are the lazier person but they are smart students. After applied the discovery learning they more pleasant with English.
The Effects of Using Movies in Improving Vocabulary and Motivation to Learn among Students across Different Age Groups Zulfahmi, Nadlifan; Nikmah, Alfu
Britania Journal of English Teaching Vol 3, No 1 (2019): June 2019
Publisher : Britania Journal of English Teaching

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This study aims to understand the effect of using movies in improving vocabulary and motivation to learn among students across different age groups in Pasucen Village, Trangkil, Pati. The research focuses on the relationship between the increase in vocabulary skill alongside motivation and the age group of the participants. Descriptive qualitative design is used as the method of the research. Data is collected through test, questionnaire and interview. The test is used to measure the vocabulary skill of the student before and after watching movies, while the questionnaire is used to know the students’ view about this method. The result shows that this method can increase the vocabulary of all students, but does not increase the motivation of all students in the same way.
PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER MELALUI MEMBACA “NARRATIVE TEXT” DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS DI MI SALAFIYAH KAJEN PATI Nikmah, Alfu; Susilowati, Retno
ELEMENTARY: Islamic Teacher Journal Vol 8, No 1 (2020): ELEMENTARY
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah IAIN Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/elementary.v8i1.6923

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AbstractBuilding characters in children is the main goal of the thirteen curriculum. Building these characters can be done through literacy habituation which is the current government program. Reading English narrative texts in the form of short stories in learning English can provide teachings that contain moral values or noble values contained in the text. This article aims to determine the implementation of learning English through reading narrative text and also to find out the moral values contained in the narrative text. This study uses a qualitative method with data collected through observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this study indicate: first, the implementation of learning English by reading narrative text at MI Salafiyah is carried out with several processes, namely through the classification of narrative text structures consisting of orientation, conflict, and resolution. Second, understanding the text as a whole by looking for moral values contained in the story. Learning English by reading narrative text is fun learning because narrative text is able to entertain readers with funny story therefore students attract more in English learning. Moreover by reading narrative text it can be revealed some moral values found from text that can build students characters. Abstrak Penanaman karakter pada anak merupakan tujuan utama dari kurikulum 2013. Penanaman karakter ini dapat dilakukan melalui pembiasaan literasi yang merupakan program pemerintah sekarang ini. Membaca teks narrative bahasa inggris yang berbentuk cerita pendek dalam pembelajaran bahasa inggris mampu memberikan pengajaran yang mengandung moral value atau nilai-nilai luhur yang terkandung dalam teks. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan pembelajaran bahasa Inggris melalui membaca narrative text dan juga untuk mengetahui nilai-nilai moral yang terkandung dalam teks narrative. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitative dengan data yang dikumpulkan melauli observasi, interview dan dokumentasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan: pertama, pelaksanaan pembelajaran membaca narrative text di MI Salafiyah dilakukan dengan beberapa proses, yakni pembukaan, kegiatan inti, tindak lanjut dan penutup.. Kedua, pemahaman text secara keseluruhan dengan mencari nilai-nilai moral yang terkandung dalam cerita melalui pengklasifikasian struktur text narrative yang terdiri dari orientation, conflict, dan resolution. Pembelajaran membaca narrative text ini merupakan pembelajaran yang menyenangkan karena narrative text mampu menghibur pembaca dengan cerita-cerita yang lucu, menarik sehingga siswa lebih mudah menyerap nilainilai moral yang terkandung di dalamnya
The Implementation of Role Play to Improve EFL Speaking Skill of The Second Semester Students of IAIN KUDUS Nikmah, Alfu
Journal of English Teaching and Learning Issues Vol 2, No 2 (2019): December 2019
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/jetli.v2i2.6104

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Speaking is one of the important language skills. Speaking relates to daily life as communication tool. It indicates students mastering English. Unfortunately the fact has shown that the students faced many problems  to improve their speaking skill because they were accustomed to use their native language in their daily life than using English. The above facts make the lecturer apply some techniques that can motivate students to speak and engage students in encouraging their speaking. One of the techniques that encourage students to speak is role play. Role play is the choice implemented by the researcher in improving the speaking skill of the first year students at IAIN Kudus  since using role play, the students can express their idea, opinion, and feeling well in their performance without being worried to make mistake. Based on the result of the study, it can be concluded that the result of this research was satisfying. This research claims that it was successful in the effort in improving students’ English speaking skill through Role-Play. Role-Play activity could increase the students’ motivation in joining the teaching and learning. Their motivation was  reflected in their efforts in preparing the Role-Play.
Developing Speaking Material Using Islamic contents in MA Salafiyah Kajen Nikmah, Alfu
Journal of English Teaching and Learning Issues Vol 1, No 1 (2018): June 2018
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/jetli.v1i1.3922

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This article tries to describe about the developing Islamic content textbook for speaking English. The method used in this article are developmental research and design instructional model for the design. The article is not to generate a theory or verify one. It attempts to develop English learning material for speaking skill using textbook containing Islamic contents at first semester of tenth grade senior high school. Some steps passed in developing the English vocabulary material; need analysis, design, development, expert validation, try out, revision, and final product. It could be as a proof that this material could be applied to the tenth grade students. And the result shows that Islamic content textbook for English speaking material could be applied to the tenth grade students in Madrasah Aliyah Salafiyah Kajen, Pati Central Java Indonesia.
Instructional Listening Materials Using Audio Visual (at Student English Club of IAIN Kudus) Arif, Hikam; Artamevia, Aliffira; Nurunni’mah, Laily; Istiqomah, Nurul; Qusrini, Dewi; Nikmah, Alfu
Britania Journal of English Teaching Vol 4, No 1 (2020): June 2020
Publisher : Britania Journal of English Teaching

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This study investigates the instructional listening materials. The reason of choosing this topic is based on the listening included in skill that assessed the most difficult in language skill. In addition, the audio-visual media is also interesting. With listen and watch the materials it will add the understanding of language. The aims of this research were to investigate the effectiveness of using audio visual to improve students listening skill, how the strategy to take advantage of audio-visual media to improve listening skills and to know attitudes of using audio visual in listening skill. The target of this research was the member of Student English Club of IAIN Kudus. The data were collected through questionnaire. The result of research showed that on the based questionnaire, the student gives positive attitude that the using audio visual is effective to improve listening skill.
SEKOLAH BAHASA: THE ALTERNATIVE TRAINING FOR BIDIK MISI STUDENTS TO CONTRIBUTE ENGLISH STUDENT’S LECTURE IN IAIN KUDUS Suciati, Suciati; Nikmah, Alfu
Community Development: Jurnal Pengembangan Masyarakat Islam Vol 2, No 2 (2017): Community Development Jurnal Pengembangan Masyarakat Islam (Article In Press)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/cdjpmi.v2i2.5716

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AbstractFor developing the students’ capability in English language, IAIN Kudus, especially Ma’had Institute held Sekolah Bahasa for the students who get Bidik Misi scholarship. The objectives of this research were getting information related to the materials given in Sekolah Bahasa program, analyzing the role of the program to the students and  analyzing the problems in the program implementation. The research method used in this study was a qualitative descriptive method. Data was collected through observation, interview, questionnaire and document analysis were. The results of the research showed that: 1) the materials of Sekolah Bahasa were TOEFL, grammar, reading, pronunciation, academic writing, speech, translation and debate; 2) Sekolah Bahasa has important and big role to the students’ English capability because they can get the knowledge related to English that they do not have such materials or subjects in the lecture program; and 3) the problems in that program were the big number of the students in the classroom, the lack of students’ motivation, the different students’ background, and teaching/learning method.   
Exploring Self-Efficacy of Early Childhood Education Teachers in Teaching English to Young Learners in Indonesian Kindergartens: A Mixed-Methods Approach Nikmah, Alfu; Pasiningsih, Pasiningsih; Majid, Narendra Adhitya; Nabila, Nisa; Nadiastuti, Intan
Prominent Vol 8, No 1 (2025): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v8i1.13736

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This study is aimed to analyze early childhood education (ECE) teachers’ self-efficacy in teaching English for young learners in kindergarten context. The mixed method was chosen as the research design to answer the research question to what extent do ECE teachers believe in their ability to teach English to young learners seen from three dimensions of self-efficacy, magnitude, generality, and strength. The participants in this study were ten kindergarten teachers in a school located in Central Java. In collecting the data, they were given a questionnaire adopted from Bandura’s theory that proposes the level of self-efficacy containing three dimensions, magnitude dimension, generality dimension and strength dimension. Then, an in-depth interview was conducted to validate and gather more data from the questionnaire filled in by participants. Findings showed that the level of self-efficacy of teachers was adequate in the three dimensions of self-efficacy, magnitude (score 3), generality (score 3), and strength (score 3). However, participants showed lack of self-efficacy in the two statements in strength dimension, feeling comfortable to help their students learning English and teaching English is not frustrating. On going professional developments are needed, such as regular workshop and English proficiency test for teachers to improve ECE teachers’ self-efficacy in teaching English for young learners.
The Implementation of Curriculum During Covid-19 Pandemic in English Teaching Nikmah, Alfu; Fitriani, Aulia
Al Hikmah: Journal of Education Vol 4, No 2 (2023): Al Hikmah: Journal of Education
Publisher : Lembaga Pendidikan Hikmatun Najah Blora

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54168/ahje.v4i2.372

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This study promotes the description of the English learning and teaching during Covid break. The objective of the study is to find out the implementation of English teaching and learning during covid in MAN 2 Kudus. The qualitative research  is employed in this study. The participants involve the English teachers of MAN 2 Kudus. The result of the study revealed that there are some changes of the implementation of teaching and learning during Covid. The online teaching and learning  becomes an solution during covid. Teacher used some platform of social media in teaching. They are youtube, Whats app, E learning Kemenag. The students were active in the learning by presentation and also discussion. It was challenging situation that made the different situation compared before Covid break. The innovation and creative teaching really needed to assist students to stay focus in the far distance learning.
Co-Authors Arif, Hikam Artamevia, Aliffira Aslimah, Nurul Aulia Fitriani, Aulia Majid, Narendra Adhitya Nabila, Nisa Nadiastuti, Intan Nurul Istiqomah Nurunni’mah, Laily Pasiningsih, Pasiningsih Qusrini, Dewi Retno Susilowati Suciati Suciati Zulfahmi, Nadlifan