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Increasing Students’ Mastery in Tense by Using DOTEN Media Syahraini, Intan Fitrah; Afrida, Nina; Afna, Mauloeddin
JL3T (Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Language Teaching) Vol 10 No 1 (2024): JL3T Vol. X No. 1 2024
Publisher : UPT. Pengembangan Bahasa IAIN Zawiyah Cot Kala Langsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32505/jl3t.v10i1.8042

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This Classroom Action Research (CAR) investigated the effectiveness of Domino Tenses Learning Media (DOTEN) in enhancing students' mastery of the simple present tense in English. The study involved 25 seventh graders (15 females, 10 male) from class VII.A at SMPN 1 Langsa, Indonesia. A two-cycle CAR design was employed, with each cycle consisting of two meetings. Data collection methods included observation, document analysis, and pre- and post-tests. Jean McNiff's CAR framework guided the research process, encompassing planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The findings demonstrated a significant improvement in students' understanding and application of the simple present tense after utilizing DOTEN media. The minimum mastery criterion (KKM) for this study was set at 72. The average score in cycle I was 50.96, rising to 73.3 in cycle II. This increase suggested that DOTEN media effectively facilitated learning. Additionally, observations revealed a positive shift in student attitudes towards learning the simple present tense. Students displayed increased engagement, characterized by smiles, laughter, and active participation during DOTEN activities. These observations suggested that the game-based nature of DOTEN media fostered enjoyment and motivation, ultimately contributing to improved learning outcomes. In conclusion, this study provided evidence that DOTEN media is valuable tool for enhancing students' mastery of the simple present tense. The research findings offered valuable insights for English language educators seeking to integrate engaging and effective instructional strategies into their classrooms.
Discovering the power of Discord: Members’ experiences and their performances in learning English Sufi, M. Iqbal Farabi; Afrida, Nina; Meutia, Cut Intan; Daulay, Sholihatul Hamidah
Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL) Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33474/j-reall.v5i2.21943

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Discord has experienced a recent surge in its utilization for educational purposes. Numerous communities have embraced Discord servers as a means to foster and support learning activities. Many studies discuss Discord in learning English, but there is a lack of extensive academic research focusing on a member’s experiences in using Discord. Most studies on broader online language learning communities and other digital platforms, but only a few studies investigate Discord application from an overview of this phenomenon, this study aimed to determine how the members’ experience in using the Discord application as contributed to facilitating English learning and to describe the performances of Discord in fostering English. a qualitative method with a phenomenological study applied in this research. twenty members who have been using Discord for a year and more than a year and are interested in learning English became the sample by purposive random sampling. Data was gathered from unstructured interviews and participant observation online. The results from the observation demonstrated that the efficacy of Discord can be seen from the function of features, it supports English online learning through seven crucial features that users can leverage: voice channels, text channels, direct messages, screen sharing, resource sharing, bot integrations, and notifications and reminders. Data from the interview showed members’ experiences said Discord can help them in mastering English. As a result, the implications of the research can guide the development of more effective, engaging, and inclusive Discord-based learning communities, ultimately enhancing the overall learning experience and outcomes for participants.
STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN TRANSFORMING A SENTENCE: DEEP AND SURFACE STRUCTURE Afrida, Nina; Khairurrahmi
JL3T (Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Language Teaching) Vol 2 No 2 (2016): Volume II No 2 Tahun 2016
Publisher : UPT. Pengembangan Bahasa IAIN Zawiyah Cot Kala Langsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32505/jl3t.v2i2.14

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The present study aims at exploring students’ difficulties in determining deep and surface structure in sentences. The study used quantitative descriptive as a research design. Test and questionnaire were employed as data collection technique. The population of the study is all seventh semester students of English Education Department, since they have studied syntax in the previous semesters. 50 students were sampled in this study. The study reveals that most of students cannot transform deep structure into surface structure. They only can identify the surface structure of simple sentences. The study also shows that English Education Department students find much difficulty in determining the labeling of the words in surface structure, for they cannot classify the class of wordos in surface structure. The study suggests that the ability to differentiate word categories be essential in transforming the surface structure generated through deep structure.
Implementasi Karakter Pendidikan Islam di SD Negeri Percontohan Karang Baru Aceh Tamiang Afrida, Nina; Sembiring, Masdalifah; Hidayani, Nurul
Diksi: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Literasi Vol 2 No 1 (2023): Diksi: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Literasi
Publisher : Mulya Literasi Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62719/diksi.v2i1.49

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The aim of this article is to describe the process of applying Islamic education in SD Negeri 1 Percontohan Aceh Tamiang. Qualitative was applied as the approach using ethnography in 60 days of observation. To collect the data, the researcher observed 10 students of SD 1 Percontohan Aceh Tamiang. While Miles and Hubberman’s data analysis was used. The result showed that the implementation of Islamic characters in SD Negeri 1 Percontohan was running well. There are four forms, they are faith, worship, Akhlak, and achievement.