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THE STUDENTS’ EYESIGHT ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF REMOTE LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Tsuraya, Annisa Shofa; Abubakar, Multazam; Muthi'ah, Muthi'ah
Journal of Islam and Science Vol 8 No 2 (2021): July-December
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/jis.v8i2.21761

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The world is paralyzed. In the beginning of 2020, the earth is attacked by COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic has a massive impact towards all sectors in human daily life. All communication way shift to online communication include teaching and learning process. This research was aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of remote learning in the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic. This research applied qualitative method. The subject of this research are the English department students of a state university in Makassar, Indonesia. Open-response questionnaire was chosen as the instrument to gain the data. Thus, the pandemic of COVID-19, the researcher spread the questionnaire through Google Form. From the questionnaire, the result showed that the majority of students did not like remote learning. They did not enjoy the teaching and learning program such as discussion class or when they wanted to communicate with their friends and lecturers. There felt some obstacles in creating a real teaching and learning English condition through remote learning due to the unsupported device and unstable internet networks. It can be concluded that Indonesia has not ready yet to apply the remote learning as the standard learning system due to the uneven welfare and the spread of stable internet networks. This condition also possible drives students to some psychological disorders such as anxiety and under pressure. The lesson learned from this COVID-19 pandemic will make the next generation, remote learning platforms, and solutions for future cases more ready and better than today.
An Acoustic Analysis of Word Stress Production by Indonesian Learners of English Nurpahmi, Sitti; Muthi'ah, Muthi'ah; Nur, Nur Aliyah; Basrun, Aldrianti Dinar
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.4167

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:   Although word stress is a crucial aspect of English speaking, it is not given much emphasis in Indonesia's EFL instruction. Students, consequently, lack the theoretical understanding of how to properly stress syllables in English words. This study uses a program named Praat to examine the acoustic parameters of word stress produced by EFL students in terms of its intensity level. These parameters can indicate whether the students pronounce two-syllable words of nouns and verbs accurately. The subjects of this research were the third-year students of English Education Department who were selected purposively based on the students’ results of EF SET (Standardized English Test). The findings revealed that the students produced more inaccurate word stress when pronouncing nouns than they did when pronouncing verbs. Moreover, the inaccurate word stress produced by the students was divided into three categories: equation stress, no-stress placement, and reverse stress. Among the three categories, equation stress is the most common error found in this study. This study provides insight into the features of word stress and the acoustic measurement of word stress produced by Indonesian learners of English. It implies that there is a need to integrate explicit instruction on word stress. This could involve dedicated lessons on stress placement, incorporating practical exercises and feedback mechanisms to help students develop a theoretical understanding and practical skills in pronouncing English words accurately. The study also encourages future research in related areas, suggesting a focus on other pronunciation problems like intonation. This broader approach to research can contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges Indonesian learners face in mastering English pronunciation that can provide a foundation for curriculum development and instructional strategies aimed at enhancing English language proficiency in Indonesia.     
Analisis Stabilitas Lereng dengan Menggunakan Perkuatan Lereng dan Dinding Penahan Tanah Muthi'ah, Muthi'ah; Simatupang, Pintor Tua; Riswanto, Fery
Rekayasa Sipil Vol 13, No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Mercu Buana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22441/jrs.2024.v13.i2.05

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Suatu jalan provinsi di daerah Sumbawa Barat, Nusa Tenggara Barat yang berada di puncak suatu lereng perlu diamankan. Di kaki lereng direncanakan pemindahan suatu pipa buangan tambang menjadi lebih sempit ke arah lereng. Kegiatan ini akan menyebabkan timbulnya ketidakstabilan lereng karena lereng menjadi lebih curam. Sementara itu, dalam kondisi eksisting saja lereng sudah mengalami kelongsoran di puncak lereng. Agar kegiatan ini dapat dilakukan, maka lereng eksisiting harus dimodifikasi agar tetap stabil. Untuk mencapai desain yang optimal, dilakukan perhitungan stabilitas terhadap suatu kondisi lereng tertentu. Perhitungan stabilitas dikakukan dengan menggunakan metode elemen hingga dan metode kesetimbangan batas. Metode elemen hingga menggunakan program Plaxis 2D Advanced 2024.  Perhitungan stabilitas lereng dengan menggunakan software Plaxis dimaksudkan untuk memperoleh stabilitas yang sesungguhnya. Kondisi stabilitas yang memenuhi persyaratan teknis diperoleh apabila lereng diperkuat dengan ground anchor, geotekstil, dan dinding penahan tanah di kaki lereng. Faktor kemanan dengan kondisi final ini adalah 1,521 yaitu lebih besar dari persyaratan dalam SNI yaitu 1,5. Metode kesetimbangan batas digunakan untuk mengecek stabilitas lereng apabila hanya menggunakan dinding penahan tanah, yang memberikan nilai faktor keamanan 1,387 yang hampir sama dengan hasil dari metode elemen hingga. Ini menunjukkan bahwa perhitungan stabilitas yang telah dilakukan untuk kondisi lereng ini telah berhasil dan memberi keyakinan bahwa desain yang diajukan adalah optimal.
An Acoustic Analysis of Word Stress Production by Indonesian Learners of English Nurpahmi, Sitti; Muthi'ah, Muthi'ah; Nur, Nur Aliyah; Basrun, Aldrianti Dinar
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.4167

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:   Although word stress is a crucial aspect of English speaking, it is not given much emphasis in Indonesia's EFL instruction. Students, consequently, lack the theoretical understanding of how to properly stress syllables in English words. This study uses a program named Praat to examine the acoustic parameters of word stress produced by EFL students in terms of its intensity level. These parameters can indicate whether the students pronounce two-syllable words of nouns and verbs accurately. The subjects of this research were the third-year students of English Education Department who were selected purposively based on the students’ results of EF SET (Standardized English Test). The findings revealed that the students produced more inaccurate word stress when pronouncing nouns than they did when pronouncing verbs. Moreover, the inaccurate word stress produced by the students was divided into three categories: equation stress, no-stress placement, and reverse stress. Among the three categories, equation stress is the most common error found in this study. This study provides insight into the features of word stress and the acoustic measurement of word stress produced by Indonesian learners of English. It implies that there is a need to integrate explicit instruction on word stress. This could involve dedicated lessons on stress placement, incorporating practical exercises and feedback mechanisms to help students develop a theoretical understanding and practical skills in pronouncing English words accurately. The study also encourages future research in related areas, suggesting a focus on other pronunciation problems like intonation. This broader approach to research can contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges Indonesian learners face in mastering English pronunciation that can provide a foundation for curriculum development and instructional strategies aimed at enhancing English language proficiency in Indonesia.    Â