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STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ABOUT THE ENGLISH LEARNING AT SMA NEGERI 3 LAKUDO Dunifa, La; Zamihu, Juamdan Zamha; Rianti, Rianti
English Education Journal Volume 9, Number 2, November 2023
Publisher : English Education Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55340/e2j.v9i2.1410

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The problem statement of this research was what are students’ perception about the English learning at SMA Negeri 3 Lakudo. The objective of this research was to determine students’ perception about the English learning at SMA Negeri 3 Lakudo. This research used the qualitative research design. The subject of this research was the class XI.IPA SMA Negeri 3 Lakudo in the academic year 2022/2023. The data was obtained by observation and interview then was analyzed by the researcher with three steps; data reduction, data display, and draw conclusion or verification. This research found that students’ perception about the English learning at SMA Negeri 3 Lakudo. Those were that students unpleasant feeling, students were not interested, students often feel bored in learning English and students often felt lazy in learning English.
EXPLORING PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT OF THE SEA-GYPSY TRIBE IN THEIR CHILDREN’S ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION Dunifa, La
Language Literacy: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Teaching Vol 8, No 1: June 2024
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara (UISU)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/ll.v8i1.9195

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This study examines the involvement of the Sea-Gypsies tribe in their children’s English education and the factors influencing their participation. The research is guided by two questions: "To what extent are the Sea-Gypsies involved in their children’s English education?" and "What motivates or discourages parents from participating in their children’s English education?" Employing a qualitative microethnographic design, the study was conducted in the Samabahari Village, Wakatobi Regency, a rural and underdeveloped area in Indonesia. The study involved 45 participants, including 20 students, 24 parents, and one English teacher. Data collection methods included in-depth interviews, observations, documents, and visual materials. The data analysis process encompassed familiarization with the data, creating initial codes, collating codes, grouping codes into themes, reviewing and revising themes, and narrating the findings. The results indicate that most parents support their children’s English learning. This support is rooted in three main beliefs: (1) English proficiency will facilitate their children’s pursuit of higher education; (2) speaking English will enhance their children’s job prospects; and (3) the ability to communicate with foreigners is advantageous.
INCORPORATING FREE WRITING TECHNIQUE IN ENGLISH CLASS: A CLASS ROOM ACTION RESEARCH TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ WRITING ABILITY Dunifa, La; Jaida
English Education Journal Volume 11, Number 1, Mei 2025
Publisher : English Education Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55340/e2j.v11i1.1859

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This classroom action research aims to assist students overcome their writing problems and enhance the quality of their writing using freewriting technique. Specifically, the research aimed to address two research questions: (1) Is there any improvement on students’ writing quality through the implementation of free writing technique? (2) How is students’ perception toward the implementation of free writing technique? The research was carried out at SMPN 48 Buton during the even semester of academic-year 2023/2024 with 25 participants. The study was conducted in two cycles, with three steps in each cycle: preparation, implementation, and observation. Writing tests were applied to collect data on students’ writing performance, and students’ perceptions toward the application of freewriting technique were gathered through interview. The data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The results of the research shows that: (1) students’ writing quality is successful to be improved in two cycles of the implementation of freewriting technique, and (2) in general, students regard that their writing quality improve since freewriting technique is motivated, and the techique is also effective to reduce their writing anxiety. This implies that freewriting technique is significantly effective to improve students’ writing quality.