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THE CHALLENGES OF USING SOCIAL MEDIA APPLICATIONS IN LEARNING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT BUSINESS ENGLISH COMMUNICATION PROGRAM Andini, Andi Nurul; Patak, Andi Anto; Amin, Fatimah Hidayahni
JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy Vol 2, No 2, July (2023): JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/jtechlp.v3i1, March.60098

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This study aims to identify and explain the challenges Business English communication programs face when learning English through social media Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter. Qualitative methods are used in this study. This study uses interview questions to collect data, the participants of this study are seven students from the business English communication program. Based on research findings, it can be concluded that there are many challenges that cause difficulties when students use social media to learn English. This is a tool that students use to monitor boredom, social media, and mixed video and social media.
DESIGNING ADDIE MODEL-BASED SMART READING COMPREHENSION FOR ENGLISH READING CLASS Ismail, Ishafiuddin; Amin, Fatimah Hidayahni; Patak, Andi Anto; Hanafie, Nurharsya Khaer; Luhriyani, Seny
JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy Vol 3, No 2, July (2024): JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/jtechlp.v3i4, Dec.68370

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This study is quantitative research that aims to know the development of ADDIE Model-based Smart Reading Comprehension Application for reading class at SMPIT Nurul Fikri Makassar and the validity, effectivity, and practicality criteria. The population was students of the ninth grade in SMPIT Nurul Fikri Makassar which consisted of four classes with a total population of 80 students. the researcher used a random sampling technique and the researcher chose one class from the four classes in Grade 9th. The sample in the class consists of 20 students. The development of a web-based smart reading application goes through a stage, namely prototype evaluation. At this evaluation stage, it is carried out to test whether the system being developed meets the valid, practical, and effective criteria. From two expert validators, an average of 3.68 was obtained with a percentage of 89.90%. As for the content aspect, an average of 4 is obtained with a percentage of 100%. As for the average results of the two expert validators above, if converted into a validity category table, a very valid category is obtained. Testing the practicality of the web-based smart reading application obtained a result of 82.83%. If converted into a table of percentage ranges and product criteria for practicality analysis, we get a practical category. The results of effectiveness obtained were 88.75 % with the highly effective criteria. Students’ perceptions of convenience, motivation, attractiveness, and usefulness toward the prototype of the reading comprehension application developed in this research showed a positive response.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH PREVIEW, ASK QUESTION, IDENTIFY, READ, AND SUMMARIZE (PAIRS) STRATEGY Ali, Diana Fitri; Amin, Fatimah Hidayahni; Patak, Andi Anto
JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy Vol 1, No 1, March (2022): JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/jtechlp.v2i1, March.45555

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This study is a quasi-experimental study aimed at finding improvement in students in teaching English reading skills through previewing, questioning, identifying, reading, and summarizing strategies. The study population consisted of students in Class VIIIA, 15 in the experimental class and 15 in the control class, and all students in Class VIIIB. The research data was collected through the distribution of pre-test and post-test questionnaires. The data were analyzed using SPSS 22. The analysis found that the students' performance improved after implementing the Preview, ask question, Identify, Read, and Summarize strategy in the experimental class. The mean score for the experimental class in the pre-test was 66.67, but the mean score for the class after the test was 89.60. Meanwhile, the mean score for the control class in the pre-test was 61.60, increasing to 82.40 using conventional methods. This means that implementing the PAIRS strategy improves students' reading comprehension. The intensity of each is meaningful at literal, interpretive, and critical levels. The phase encouraged the students to practice and improve their reading comprehension.