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Utilizing Concept Maps to Enhance Students’ Writing Skills Astiantih, Susi; Akfan, Sofyan Sukwara
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023): July
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v11i3.7993

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Writing is one of the difficult skills in a language. The difficulty of writing includes spelling, punctuation, word choices, and so on. However, many students already studied writing since middle school. As a result, many of them have not yet been able to write correctly. The aim of this paper is to find out an increase in descriptive writing skills by utilizing a concept map. This study used descriptive and quantitative research on car design. The sample was 20 students using purposive sampling. The instrument was an objective test. The procedure for collecting data used to test distribution and analysis data. The finding showed that students had excellent to very good achievement in writing skills through concept maps. It was indicated by the results of the mean score in the post-test.  it indicates that the student’s writing ability was in good to Very Good criteria. It means that writing a descriptive text with a concept map was better than writing descriptive text without a concept map. This research found the pedagogical implication that concept maps help teachers in providing active learning, creative, effective, and fun for students according to learning style. Newly, it can increase awareness of teachers on students’ learning difficulties and efforts to overcome their obstacles in writing.
The Implementation of Astiantih, Susi; Suryadi, Ray; Andas, Netty Huzniati; Pratiwi, Alifiah; Abin, Rais; Hafifah, Nurul
Al-Mudarris Vol 7 No 1 (2024): Al-Mudarris
Publisher : Jurusan Tarbiyah,IAIN PALANGKARAYA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/mdr.v7i1.8807

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This research presented the Effect of Reading Wattpad Toward Students
Improving Students’ Vocabulary through “Word Square Method” Astiantih, Susi
Jurnal Kridatama Sains dan Teknologi Vol 6 No 01 (2024): JURNAL KRIDATAMA SAINS DAN TEKNOLOGI
Publisher : Universitas Ma'arif Nahdlatul Ulama Kebumen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53863/kst.v6i01.1078

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Vocabulary refers to the set of words that a person is familiar with in a particular language. It includes words that an individual understands, recognizes, and can use in speaking, writing, listening, and reading. The question of the research was “How can word square method improve the students’ vocabulary?”. The objective of the research was to improve the students’ vocabulary at the first grade of SMP Negeri 1 Tanggetada. This research was a classroom action research that followed a particular set of actions, namely: preliminary research, planning, action, observing, analyzing and reflecting in each cycle. The aim of this research was to improve the students’ vocabulary mastery. The researcher used two instruments to obtain data, namely vocabulary tests that were administered on the fourth meeting of the first and second cycle, and observation sheets that were filled out throughout the meeting to observe the students’ behaviours during teaching and learning activities. The research resulted in significant improvement of the students' vocabulary mastery, as well as their activities in the classroom. There were two cycles in this research. The first cycle was failed because only 36% of the students were able to pass the minimum score (75)because the students did not yet understand the word square method. After the second cycle was implemented, and the researcher’s innovation in conducting word square in the classroom, 80% of the students were finally able to pass the minimum score which meant that the research was successful. Therefore, the research could be stopped.
EFFECTIVENESS OF BLENDED LEARNING STAGE ROTATION ON DIGITAL LITERACY AND CRITICAL THINKING Haidar, Irajuana; Hidayati, Ully; Astiantih, Susi; Sanjani, Ade Riska
JME (Journal of Mathematics Education) Vol 10, No 1 (2025): JME
Publisher : Universitas Sembilanbelas November Kolaka

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31327/jme.v10i1.2703

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Rotation model on digital literacy and critical thinking skills among Mathematics Education students of the 2022 cohort at Sembilanbelas November University, Kolaka. With the increasing need for digital literacy and critical thinking skills in modern education, blended learning models such as Stage Rotation offer potential solutions to meet these demands in the technological era. A quasi-experimental method with a One Group Pretest-Posttest design was employed, involving a total sample of 15 students. Digital literacy and critical thinking skills were assessed using a likert scale questionnaire and essay test, respectively. The research instruments were validated to ensure reliability, and statistical analysis was conducted using a paired sample T-test to evaluate the effectiveness of the learning model. The results revealed a significant improvement in digital literacy and critical thinking skills following the intervention. These findings suggest that the blended learning model is an effective pedagogical strategy and has the potential to be implemented in curriculum courses. Further research is recommended to explore the impact of this model in other educational contexts to enhance the generalisability of the findings.
PELATIHAN TEKNIK PRESENTASI POSTER ILMIAH DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN KOMUNIKASI ILMIAH MAHASISWA Irajuana Haidar; Deti Sri Rahayu; Susi Astiantih
BHAKTI NAGORI (Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): BHAKTI NAGORI (Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat) Juni 2025
Publisher : LPPM UNIKS

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36378/bhakti_nagori.v5i1.4439

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Pelatihan teknik presentasi poster ilmiah merupakan salah satu strategi penting dalam pengembangan kompetensi mahasiswa, khususnya dalam komunikasi ilmiah. Di era globalisasi, mahasiswa dituntut tidak hanya menguasai materi akademik, tetapi juga mampu menyampaikan ide dan hasil penelitian secara efektif. Poster ilmiah menjadi media visual yang ringkas, padat, dan menarik untuk menyampaikan informasi ilmiah, namun tidak semua mahasiswa memiliki keterampilan dalam penyusunannya. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan dalam bentuk workshop yang dibagi menjadi tiga tahapan, yaitu kegiatan awal (asesmen kemampuan awal peserta), kegiatan inti (pemberian materi, pemodelan, diskusi, dan praktik), serta kegiatan akhir (evaluasi dan presentasi ulang). Peserta memperoleh pengetahuan dan pengalaman langsung dalam menyusun serta mempresentasikan poster ilmiah sesuai kaidah akademik dan estetika visual. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam keterampilan peserta, terutama dalam hal struktur penyampaian, penggunaan bahasa ilmiah, desain visual poster, serta kepercayaan diri saat presentasi. Evaluasi dilakukan melalui observasi langsung dan dokumentasi video, yang menunjukkan bahwa indikator keberhasilan tercapai dengan baik. Pelatihan ini terbukti efektif dan relevan untuk diterapkan secara berkelanjutan. Kelebihannya terletak pada pendekatan interaktif dan praktik langsung, meskipun terbatas oleh waktu pelaksanaan dan jumlah peserta. Ke depan, pelatihan serupa dapat diperluas cakupannya serta diintegrasikan dengan teknologi digital guna menjawab tantangan komunikasi ilmiah di era modern.
Reading Strategies in Narrative Text Comprehension: A Case Study of Indonesian EFL Junior High School Students Fitri; Bimas Reskiawan; Susi Astiantih; Roslina
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v7i2.421

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Low reading interest and comprehension difficulties among EFL junior high school students, particularly in understanding narrative texts, remain significant challenges in Indonesian education, especially in rural settings. This mixed-methods research investigated the reading strategies used by third-grade junior high school students in comprehending narrative texts and how they use those strategies in reading class. A qualitative case study design was employed, supported by quantitative data from a questionnaire. The subjects were 27 third-grade students at a junior high school in Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. Data were collected through classroom observations using field notes and a questionnaire based on (Banditvilai, 2020) framework of four reading strategies: skimming, scanning, making predictions, and questioning. Thematic analysis was applied to qualitative data, while descriptive statistics (percentages) were calculated for quantitative data. The findings revealed that students employed all four strategies with distinct patterns. Skimming and scanning functioned as efficiency-oriented strategies: 74.1% of students sometimes skipped small details during reading. Prediction and questioning functioned as depth-oriented strategies: 55.6% often compared predictions with actual information. The integration of questionnaire and observation data through methodological triangulation indicates that students actively combine multiple metacognitive strategies. However, the gap between "Sometimes" and "Often" responses suggests that consistent application remains a challenge requiring explicit instructional support.
Bridging Urban and Rural Contexts: A Comparative Case Study of English Teachers’ Implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum Rosyana Marlianti; Susi Astiantih; Syarif Hidayat Nasir; Zakaria Zakaria
Jurnal Paedagogy Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): January
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jp.v13i1.18866

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This study aims to explore and compare the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum by English teachers in urban and rural junior high schools in Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. A qualitative comparative case study method was employed, involving four English teachers from two schools—one urban and one rural. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis. The data were analyzed using an interactive qualitative analysis framework that included data reduction, data display, within-case analysis, cross-case analysis, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal notable differences in curriculum implementation practices and challenges across the two contexts. Urban teachers demonstrated pragmatic adaptation strategies, primarily focusing on material modification and internal collaboration within schools. In contrast, rural teachers exhibited high levels of pedagogical creativity and relied heavily on external collaborative networks, such as Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran (MGMP). While both contexts faced pedagogical challenges, including low student motivation and limited vocabulary mastery, rural schools additionally encountered significant barriers related to inadequate digital infrastructure. This study underscores the importance of context-sensitive educational policies and targeted professional development programs to support equitable and effective implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum across diverse school settings.
Critical Thinking and Gender: A Case in College Students Alifiah Pratiwi; Ray Suryadi; Bintang Permana Listyawati; Susi Astiantih; Syamsinar
Journal of Education and Culture Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Education and Culture
Publisher : Indra institute Research & Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58707/jec.v5i1.842

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Critical thinking has been a serious problem for college English Education students in Universitas Sembilanbelas November Kolaka as they were required to critically write a research report for their final project. In order to know their critical thinking ability related to gender, this study described critical thinking among male students and female students. For that purpose, 6 college students (3 male and 3 female) of semester VI have been selected to participate this research by answering a Critical Thinking Mindset Self–Rating Form proposed by Facione and Facione (2014, p. 14) which consisted of 20 ‘yes or no’ questions to measure the students’ level of critical thinking. The finding indicated the disposition of college students both male and female toward critical thinking was considerably different.
The Affective-Cognitive Advantage of Community Language Learning: A Quasi-Experimental Study on Adolescent EFL Speaking Proficiency and Anxiety Reduction Huzniati Andas, Netty; Karman, Karman; Saputra, Wiwin; Astiantih, Susi; Roslina, Roslina; Andas, Amzal
IJORER : International Journal of Recent Educational Research Vol. 7 No. 5 (2026): September
Publisher : Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46245/ijorer.v7i5.1373

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Objective: Speaking anxiety remains a major barrier for adolescent EFL learners, particularly in contexts with limited opportunities for authentic communication. Objective: This study compared the efficacy of Community Language Learning (CLL) against the PPP approach in enhancing speaking proficiency and reducing foreign language classroom anxiety among Indonesian junior high school students. Methods: A preregistered, mixed-factorial quasi-experimental design was employed. Eighty eighth-grade students were assigned to CLL (n=40) or PPP (n=40) groups. Speaking proficiency was assessed using a five-component analytic rubric, and anxiety was measured with the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS), supplemented by reflective diaries. Data were analyzed via mixed-factorial ANOVA and thematic analysis. Result: The CLL group demonstrated significantly greater improvement in overall speaking scores (gain = 27.05) than the PPP group (gain = 19.15), with a large between-groups effect size (d = 1.70). CLL also produced a significantly larger reduction in anxiety (mean reduction = 15.75). Qualitative findings highlighted enhanced psychological safety and collaborative metacognitive correction as key mechanisms. Novelty: This first CLL-PPP comparison in Indonesian junior high schools reveals anxiety reduction as a mediator of speaking gains, integrates mixed-methods evidence, and offers a replicable humanistic EFL model for resource-limited settings.