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Extensive Reading Materials for Second-Semester English Students at Pattimura University Makaruku, Hendrik; Lekawael, Rosina F. J.; Ferdinandus, Marcy; Salakory, Dince
Indonesian Research Journal on Education Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): irje 2024
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/irje.v4i4.1377

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Penelitian ini dilakukan selama lebih dari dua tahun. Tahun pertama difokuskan pada analisis kebutuhan bahan bacaan ekstensif. Peneliti ingin mengeksplorasi analisis kebutuhan bahan bacaan ekstensif untuk mahasiswa semester kedua di program studi Bahasa Inggris Universitas Pattimura sebagai bentuk penelitian dan pengembangan. Penelitian ini dimulai dengan mencatat kebutuhan mahasiswa terhadap bahan bacaan ekstensif sebelum merancang modul untuk kegiatan pembelajaran di kelas. Tahun kedua dilakukan uji coba modul bacaan dalam kelompok kecil dan besar untuk mahasiswa semester kedua Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris di Universitas Pattimura. Setelah itu, data dianalisis dan hasil dari bahan bacaan ekstensif didiskusikan. Setelah menyelesaikan semua tahap penelitian dan pengembangan, peneliti akan membuat artikel untuk dipublikasikan di jurnal terakreditasi. Akhirnya, peneliti mendaftarkan hasil penelitian dan bahan bacaan ekstensif ke Hak Kekayaan Intelektual (HaKI).
Improving students' vocabulary mastery through picture cards Makaruku, Hendrik
LingTera Vol. 8 No. 1 (2021)
Publisher : Department of Applied Linguistics, FBSB, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/lt.v8i1.15423

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This study aims to improve the vocabulary mastery of VII grade students of SMP Negeri 4 Taniwel, West Seram, Mollucas, through the use of picture cards. This research was classroom action research. The research subjects were grade VII students of SMP Negeri 4 Taniwel, West Seram, Mollucas, consisting of 24 students. The techniques for collecting the data were observation and interview, whereas the instruments for collecting data were observation checklists, field notes, and tests. The data analysis using qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis. The qualitative analysis was related to the result analysis of the observation, interview, field notes, and observation checklist, while the quantitative analysis was related to the analysis process of simple statistics from the students' test results. The result of the research indicates that the use of picture cards can improve the students' vocabulary mastery, as shown by the students' test results that improved in each cycle. The students' vocabulary mastery was said "improved" if their percentage of completeness overall achieved the indicator of success ≥85%. In the first cycle, the percentage of the students' completeness overall improved to 75% with an average score of 74.1 but did not achieve the indicator of success. Therefore, the cycle was repeated in the second cycle with some improvements. In the second cycle, the percentage of the students' completeness overall achieved the indicator of success 91.6% or ≥85%. It meant that the student's vocabulary mastery has improved in the second cycle, and the cycle was ended.
The Study on Students’ Difficulties in Reading Comprehension at the 11th Grade of SMA Negeri 38 Maluku Tengah Makaruku, Hendrik; Hukom, Salmon J.; Ferdinandus, Marcy Saartje; Hamsah, Siti Nurhayati
Indonesian Research Journal on Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Irje 2026
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/irje.v6i2.4360

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This study aims to find out the difficulties faced by students in Reading Comprehension and the factors that influence these difficulties. The research subjects were 11th grade MIA SMA Negeri 38 Maluku Tengah, totaling 22 out of a total population of 37 students. The method used in this research is a quantitative descriptive method with data collection techniques in the form of tests and questionnaires. The results showed that students had difficulty in five main aspects of reading comprehension, namely determining the main idea 77%, making inferences 71%, finding specific information 44%, understanding vocabulary 41%, and identifying references 30%. Based on these results, the most difficult aspect for students is understanding vocabulary, with the highest percentage of errors at 77%. Meanwhile, six factors influence students to have difficulty in reading comprehension consisting limited vocabulary knowledge, lack of concentration while reading, lack of reading fluency, inadequate use of reading strategies, problem with processing information and low reading interest. This research is expected to make a positive contribution to students in improving reading comprehension, as well as to teachers in designing more effective and enjoyable learning strategies.