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EFL Learners’ Perception of Non-Native Speakers' Accent and Identity in English Education Study Program Universitas Negeri Makassar
Afra, Firyal Talietha;
Noni, Nurdin;
Muhayyang, Maemuna
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 3, No 3, July (2024): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v3i3, July.65715
The objectives of this study were to explore EFL learners’ perception of the non-native speaker accent and identity and to explore the EFL learner’s perception of the relationship between accent prefaces and identity in the English Education Study Program, Universitas Negeri Makassar. The research utilized a descriptive qualitative approach, specifically employing a case study method. The subject of this research was students at Universitas Negeri Makassar. The researchers used interviews as instruments to collect the data in this research. Based on the findings of the research, the results show EFL learners’ perception of the non-native speaker accent and identity and EFL learner’s perception of the relationship between accent prefaces and identity, namely (1) EFL learners predominantly employ American English pronunciation over Received Pronunciation and (2) the relationship between English accent preferences and identity is a complex interplay of social, cultural, and individual factors, encompassing notions of social class, regional identity, cultural heritage, and personal agency. The study contributes to the growing literature on English and accent variation, offering insights that can inform language policy and curriculum development in diverse educational contexts.
Improving Students Vocabulary Mastery by Combining Animation Video and Flash Card
Ngabalin, Elsofly Dit Yamtel;
Noni, Nurdin;
Sakkir, Geminastiti
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 3, No 3, July (2024): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v3i3, July.65705
This research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of combining animation videos and flashcards in enhancing students' vocabulary at YP PGRI 4 Makassar. A quasi-experimental method was employed with a five-group pre-test and post-test design. The sample consisted of 46 students selected through a total sampling technique. The data analysis revealed a significant difference in students' English vocabulary, as evidenced by t-test values exceeding the critical t-table values for both Class VIIIa (14.099 > 2.160) and Class VIIIb (7.20 > 2.093). These findings indicate that teaching English vocabulary through the combination of animation videos and flashcards effectively improves vocabulary mastery at SMP YP PGRI 4 Makassar. The results of the pre-test and post-test analyses further corroborate this conclusion. The pre-test means scores for both the Experimental and Control classes showed no significant difference (Experiment: 61.85, Control: 60.60, p > .05). However, after the treatment, the post-test means scores revealed a substantial improvement in the Experimental class (84.41) compared to the Control class (78.07), with p-values of .001 for both groups. Therefore, the integration of animation videos and flashcards is a promising method for enhancing students' English vocabulary proficiency.
Teachers’ Challenges in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Vocational High School
Ulwiah, Pitrah;
Noni, Nurdin;
Amin, Fatimah Hidayahni
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 3, No 2, April (2024): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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This research was conducted to determine teacher solutions to cope with the challenges of teaching English as a foreign language in vocational high schools. This research used descriptive and qualitative research. The English teacher at SMKN 5 Pangkep was chosen as the research subject. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and non-participant observation. The results of this research show that: solutions implemented by teachers to cope with the challenges faced include improvement of teachers' speaking skills, improvement of students' basic English skills, material development, organizing time well, creating a fun classroom atmosphere, and making use of the available facilities. Therefore, these solutions are expected to be able to cope with the challenges of teaching English as a foreign language in vocational high schools.
English Students’ Perception Towards Online Learning at State University of Makassar
Rosita, Siti;
Noni, Nurdin;
Samtidar, Samtidar
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 2, No 4, October (2023): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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This research aims to find out the perceptions of English education study program students towards online learning at State University of Makassar. In this research, the researcher used a mixed-method research design. The population of this research is 7th semester students of English education at State University of Makassar. The number of populations is 68 students. The researcher used random sampling techniques in determining the sample. The researcher used questioner and interview, consists of 15 questioner and 5 interview questions. The result of this research shows that students have a positive perception of online learning, it was proven by the result of the students’ rating mean which was 57.54. The perceptions of learners of online learning, which makes it simpler to receive learning materials because it can be accessible anywhere and anytime, show that it is properly effective, can help students to receive learning and students are increasing in seeking information from various sources.
The Use of Tiktok Application to Improve the Second Grade Students’ Speaking Skills at SMA Negeri 3 Takalar
Fortuna, Nursharikha Aghniya;
Noni, Nurdin;
Munir, Munir
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 3, No 4, October (2024): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v3i4, October.67078
This study was conducted to determine whether using the TikTok application increases students’ speaking skills in English. The method used was quantitative research with a pre-experimental one-group pre-test-post-test design. The population of this study was 11th-grade students from SMAN 3 Takalar in the academic year 2023/2024, and the sample of this study was class XI with 36 students. This study uses a cluster random sampling technique. The research instrument used a speaking test with the topic of opinions and thoughts. This research is based on data processing, with the average score from the pre-test (37.97) < the average score from the post-test (63.36), significance value .000 < α (.05), and t-value (12.360) > t-table (2.101). The results of the study indicate that the speaking skills of 11th-grade students at SMAN 3 Bone improved after receiving several treatments. In conclusion, using the TikTok application increases students’ English-speaking skills.
Students’ Perception fn the Usage of Hello English Application in Learning English Vocabulary
Anugrah, Nurul;
Noni, Nurdin;
Sakkir, Geminastiti
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 3, No 4, October (2024): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v3i4, October.67079
The purpose of this study was to discover the students’ perception of the usage of the Hello English application in learning English vocabulary at SMP Negeri 2 Sungguminasa. This study applied a quantitative descriptive method. Then, the data was gained through a questionnaire to discover the students’ perceptions after utilizing the Hello English application in learning English vocabulary. Further, the researcher implemented the Likert scale to analyze the data that included five-point scales, namely: strongly concur, concur, indecisive, disagree and strongly disagree. The participants from the study consisted of 30 students from class VIII.9 at SMP Negeri 2 Sungguminasa by applying a cluster-random sampling technique. The study’s finding denoted that the students’ mean score of students’ perceptions after utilizing the Hello English application towards students’ vocabulary mastery was 45.3 which classified as a strongly positive perception. Moreover, the majority of students from this study discerned that the features available in the Hello English application simplify students in their learning activities, and encourage students to learn English, and also, most of them perceive the Hello English application as a pleasurable media to be utilized. Hence, it can be supposed that all of the students discerned positively the usage of the Hello English application as a learning media for learning English vocabulary.
Utilizing E-LKPD (Electronic Student Worksheets) to Enhance Students’ Descriptive Text Writing at Junior Secondary School
Muafiah, Nurul;
Noni, Nurdin;
Korompot, Chairil Anwar
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 4, No 1, January (2025): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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The purpose of the study is to discover how positively students perceive the use of electronic student worksheets, or E-LKPD, in the instruction of descriptive text as well as the efficacy of this approach. A quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control design was used in the study. The population of this study was 7th-grade students from SMP Pergis Islam Ganra located in Ganra, Kel. Ganra, Kec, Ganra, Kab. Soppeng. The sample of the study was 40 students of two classes from the seventh grade of SMP PERGIS ISLAM GANRA students which were taken by using cluster random sampling. The data were obtained through writing tests and questionnaires. The results of the hypothesis test proved a significant difference in post-test scores between the experimental and control classes, with a 2-tailed value of 0.000 (0.05), indicating that the alternative hypothesis (H1) was accepted and the null hypothesis (H0) was rejected. This confirms that teaching descriptive text at the junior secondary level using E-LKPD is an effective method of instruction. Utilizing E-LKPD in teaching descriptive text at junior secondary schools offers several benefits, including enhanced student engagement and motivation through interactive and digital formats, leading to improved learning outcomes. Additionally, E-LKPD facilitates personalized learning experiences, catering to diverse student needs while also improving students’ technological literacy.
Effective Strategies for Shaping Students’ Discipline by English Teachers at SMPN 3 Polewali
Annisa, Andi Nur;
Noni, Nurdin;
Talib, Ahmad
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 4, No 2, April (2025): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v4i2, April.72625
This study examined the strategies used by English teachers to shape student discipline at SMPN 3 Polewali, focusing on methods such as self-directed, student-directed, and situation-directed strategies, as well as rewards and punishments. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through classroom observations, teacher interviews, and documentation. The findings revealed that teachers involved students in creating classroom rules, fostering a sense of responsibility. Positive reinforcement, including praise and additional grades, effectively motivated students, while non-verbal cues like eye contact helped maintain classroom order. Teachers also used specific punishments, such as vocabulary memorization, for recurrent discipline issues. Among these methods, reward strategies proved to be the most influential in encouraging student discipline, as they fostered intrinsic motivation and reinforced positive behavior in a conducive learning environment.
The Effectiveness of Outdoor Learning Method to Improve Students’ English-Speaking Skills at SMAN 7 Bulukumba
Mawaddah, Safira;
Noni, Nurdin;
Korompot, Chairil Anwar
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 4, No 2, April (2025): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v4i2, April.72616
The research aims to find out whether or not the outdoor learning method is effective in improving students’ English-speaking skills. The researcher applied the pre-experimental method, and to achieve the research objectives, data collection was conducted through a pre-test and a post-test. The population of this study is all of the year 10th of SMAN 7 Bulukumba students, and the sample of this study consisted of 35 students of class X.1 in that school was recruited with the cluster random sampling technique. After being analyzed with a T-Test, the results of the pre-test and post-test of students’ English-speaking skills through the outdoor learning method indicate that the probability value, which is 0.001, was significantly lower than the level of significance (0.05). Therefore, the alternative hypothesis (H1) was accepted, and after being analyzed with the N-Gain value, the results showed that the improvement that occurred in the speaking skills of the sample group was low. This implies that the outdoor learning method may need to be combined with other strategies to achieve better results, especially in improving students' speaking, and this method will be taken into consideration for teachers in designing more interesting and interactive learning activities. Therefore, it can be concluded that outdoor learning is effective in improving students' English-speaking skills.
Students’ Perceptions of Flipped Classroom in English Teaching at SMAN 3 Sinjai
Sari, Ira Puspita;
Noni, Nurdin;
Aeni, Nur
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 4, No 3, July (2025): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v4i3, July.76619
This study explored students’ perceptions of the flipped classroom model in English teaching at SMAN 3 Sinjai. The flipped classroom, an innovative teaching approach, encourages students to study learning materials before class, enabling active participation during in-class sessions. Using a qualitative descriptive method, data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with 12 students and classroom observations. Findings revealed that students generally had positive perceptions of the flipped classroom. They appreciated its flexibility, prior access to materials, and opportunities for interactive discussions. However, challenges such as technological barriers, lack of direct support at home, and varying levels of student motivation were also noted. The study highlights the need for strategies to address these challenges and maximize the benefits of the flipped classroom in enhancing English learning outcomes.