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Five Factors Influencing the Students’ Motivation to Learn English as a Foreign Language: A Closer Look into Montessori Classroom Environment Batubara, Febti; Derin , Tatum; Putri, Nunung Susilo; Yudar , Ratih Saltri
REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020): REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language
Publisher : The Institute of Research and Community Service (LPPM) - Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/reila.v2i2.3165

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Good learning environment will bring out qualified students. This study focuses on the Montessori method, which is an approach of education designed to train the students’ independence in learning. The study uses descriptive quantitative research design to describe the factors of Montessori classroom environment on the motivation of students in Royal Prime Montessori Elementary School Pekanbaru in academic year 2018/2019. The sample of study is 55 students selected from five classes. The data were collected using questionnaire and observation checklist. This study found five factors influencing the students’ motivational condition, i.e., teacher’s presence, personal attitude, Montessori materials, classroom conditions and friends’ influence. This study revealed that the students taught with this method are active and cooperative during their English learning activities.
Kahoot Application in English Language Teaching (ELT) Context: An Alternative Learning Strategy Putri, Nunung Susilo
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2019): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (745.155 KB) | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v1i1.2488

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This research was designed in descriptive qualitative research. Data were collected from several related works of literature on the application of Kahoot online application in English classrooms. This present study has taken pointers from previous studies that have proven the effectiveness of using video as a learning medium for students, especially in EFL classes. Also, it not only gives students pleasure to learn but also can make students more active and comfortable in the learning process. Besides, the teacher, as a model, must also know how to deliver excellent material using Kahoot online application. Moreover, before using this online application as a medium for teaching, teachers must have a step by step plan of what the teacher must do during teaching and learning. This result has been proven around the globe by many scholars that teaching English using media such as Kahoot is one effective strategy that makes students enjoy the teaching and learning process.
Local Cultures Folklore Grounded from English Textbooks for Secondary High School Indonesia Anggraini, Ririn; Derin, Tatum; Warman, Jaka Satria; Putri, Nunung Susilo; Nursafira, Mutia Sari
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 4 No. 3 (2022): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v4i3.10582

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English Language Teaching (ELT) is inseparable with the teaching of the language’s culture. Indonesia has a national agenda of integrating folklore into the subject of English language in schools. Therefore, this study aims to identify the types of folklore in Indonesian EFL textbooks for secondary high school. This study collected data from 10 textbooks from Grades 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, which are published by Erlangga, Yrama Widya, Yudhistira, PT Tiga Serangkai Pustaka Mandiri, and Kemdikbud. The data analysis method was content analysis. Results showed that Indonesian EFL textbooks for secondary high school level contains 5 genres of folklore, namely fables, fairy tales, folktales, legends and myths. This study found that the most dominant type of folklore in the textbooks are legends 12 (36,3%), followed by folktales 11 (33,3%), fairy tales 5 (15,1%), fables 3 (9,3%), and lastly myths 2 (6,0%). All genres covered the cultural heritage of nearly every island and major city in Indonesia, including other countries such as Vietnam, Serbia, German and Japan. This means that Indonesia is succeeding in carrying out the national agenda of preserving students' cultural awareness and local wisdom through the teaching of folktales in ELT. The findings of this study are useful to support and enrich cultural elements integrated in English textbooks particularly the for the teaching of folklore in Indonesian EFL classrooms.