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The Effect of Applying Canva On Students’ Achievement in Writing Descriptive Text at The Tenth Grade Smk PAB I Helvetia Academic Year 2023-2024 Siregar, Fitriani; Rangkuti, Linda Astuti; Harahap, Yunita Mutiara
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 4 No 1 (2024): EXCELLENCE
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v4i1.818

The objective of this research is to investigate if applying Canva significantly affects students’ achievement in writing descriptive text. This research was conducted by using experimental research design. The population of this study was the tenth grade of SMK Swasta PAB 1 Helvetia which has two parallel classes namely X-Titl 1 and X-Titl 2. Each class consisted of 15 students. So, the total number of population was 30 students. Cluster random sampling with Spin the Wheel Technique was employed in selecting the sample. The class X-Titl 2 was selected as experimental group and the class X-Titl 1 was selected as control group. The experimental group was taught by applying Canva while the control group was taught without applying Canva. The instrument used in this research was writing test. The data were analyzed by using t-test. After the data were calculated, it was found that tobserved was higher than ttable (3.80 >2.00) with the degree of freedom df =58 at the level of significance α =0.05. It meant that Ha was accepted and Ho was successfully rejected. Thus, applying Canva significantly affects students’ achievement in writing descriptive text.

Lexical Ambiguity Represented through Wordplay from @Epicdadjokes Instagram Posts Hardiani, Yulia; Sihite, Meida Rabia; Harahap, Yunita Mutiara
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 4 No 1 (2024): EXCELLENCE
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v4i1.834

This study is concerned with lexical ambiguity in the @epicdadjokes Instagram posts that is perceived stylistically. This research has three objectives: (1) to identify the forms of lexical ambiguity, (2) to interpret the meaning of lexical ambiguity represented through wordplay, and (3) to find out the effects of lexical ambiguity represented through wordplay on the meanings from posts of the account. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method. It was concerned with the posts from the @epicdadjokes Instagram Posts. The primary source of the data was the posts. The primary instrument was the researcher who acted as the data collector, data analyst and data interpreter. Then, the secondary instrument was the data sheet. In collecting the data, she selected the data, categorize and classified the data into three data sheets. In analyzing the data, she identified the data into the categorizations, and interpreted each datum based on the theories. The findings of the research show there are homonymy (83.33%) and polysemy (16.67%). Meanwhile, among the three sub-types of homonymy, only two of them occur, absolute homonymy (37.50%) and homophone (45.83%). The absent type is homograph. Then, there are three types of wordplay that occur in the posts i.e. Homonymic pun (25.00%), homophonic pun (29.17%), and the recursive pun (45.83%). Meanwhile, homographic pun, compound pun and visual pun does not occur. Finally, the two effects of lexical ambiguity are humorous (83.4%) and ironic effects (16.6%).

STUDENTS’ PHONEMIC AWARENESS IN MASTERY ENGLISH VOWEL AND CONSONANT SOUNDS Harahap, Yunita Mutiara; Rahmawati, Wiki Tedi
Pedagogi: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Vol 10 No 1 (2024): PEDAGOGI
Publisher : FKIP Universitas Al Washliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/pedagogi.v10i1.653

This research dealt with the students’ phonemic awareness in mastery English vowels and consonants sounds. The aim was to show activities carried out by the students to pronounce the English vowels and consonants sounds and to read as well as to write the sounds symbol in phonemic transcription. The subject in this research was the second semester students of English Education Study Program of a private university in Medan with total number of 15 students. Descriptive qualitative with observation was designed to implement this research. The subject of this research was observed thoroughly during the learning process. The result showed that the students were aware of phonemic in English sounds. They were able to understand the phonemic concept of English vowels and consonants sounds. They were able to pronounce and differentiate the phonemic transcription of English vowel and consonant sounds.

Trauma Healing: English for Young Learners bagi Anak-Anak Terdampak Erupsi Gunung Sinabung Sihite, Meida Rabia; Rangkuti, Linda Astuti; Harahap, Yunita Mutiara
Wahana Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022): Edisi Desember
Publisher : Ilmu Bersama Center

Bahasa Inggris sudah diajarkan sejak usia dini sejak tingkat sekolah dasar. Hal ini dilakukan untuk mengikuti perkembangan zaman yang semakin global serta untuk memperkenalkan bahasa Inggris sebagai bahasa internasional. Namun, pada kenyataannya, hingga saat ini banyak siswa/i masih beranggapan bahwa bahasa Inggris adalah mata pelajaran yang sulit, serius, menakutkan, bahkan menjemukan. Fenomena ini juga terjadi pada anak-anak terdampak erupsi Gunung Sinabung di Kawasan Relokasi Siosar, Desa Simacem, Kabupaten Karo. Mereka kurang menguasai bahasa Inggris dasar, lebih dominan berbicara bahasa lokal, serta rendahnya rasa percaya diri mereka untuk berbicara bahasa Inggris akibat metode pengajaran bahasa Inggris yang kurang menarik yang diperoleh di sekolah serta trauma akibat menjadi korban erupsi Gunung Sinabung yang menyebabkan mereka harus direlokasi ke daerah pengungsian. Untuk itu, tim pengabdian terdorong untuk melakukan kegiatan pemulihan trauma berupa pelatihan bahasa Inggris bagi anak-anak terdampak erupsi Gunung Sinabung dengan metode pembelajaran Fun Communicative Learning through games and nursery rhymes. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk membantu masyarakat khususnya anak-anak usia sekolah dasar agar kejadian atau bencana yang terjadi selama ini tidak berdampak buruk dan berlanjut pada stabilitas mental dan emosional ke depan. Dengan kegiatan ini diharapkan rasa percaya diri anak-anak akan terbangun kembali karena adanya bentuk perhatian lain berupa Trauma Healing.

Pemanfaatan Canva Animated Video dalam Pembuatan Video Speaking Academic Harahap, Yunita Mutiara; Rahmawati, Wiki Tedi
Wahana Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): Edisi Desember
Publisher : Ilmu Bersama Center

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56211/wahana.v3i2.727

Kegiatan dengan judul “Pemanfaatan Canva Animated Video dalam Pembuatan Video Speaking Academic” dilaksanakan untuk memberikan opsi solusi dalam mengatasi kendala penguasan materi dalam Speaking Acdemic, terutama karena keterbatasan akses teknologi. Tujuan dilaksanakan kegiatan ini adalah untuk meningkatkan keterampilan bagi peserta dalam hal berbicara formal, membekali peserta dengan kemampuan teknologi melalui pembuatan video animasi, serta mendorong kreativitas dan kepercayaan diri dalam presentasi. Peserta kegiatan ini adalah mahasiswa semester tiga Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan. Kegiatan ini juga dimaksudkan untuk memberikan satu metode pembelajaran inovatif untuk mendukung kemampuan akademik dan digital mahasiswa peserta. Hasil kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa peserta berhasil membuat video animasi kreatif yang mengintegrasikan kemampuan berbicara dengan elemen visual menarik, meningkatkan kompetensi teknologi, dan kesiapan mereka untuk menghadapi tuntutan dunia akademik serta profesional.

Creative Writing Style Integrated with Flipped Book Maker in Writing English Short Story: An Illustrative Case Study Harahap, Yunita Mutiara; Rahmawati, Wiki Tedi
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 4 No 2 (2024): EXCELLENCE
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v4i2.914

This research focused and aimed to describe the activities conducted by the students to practice creative writing style integrated with flipped book maker application in writing English short story. Students of English Education Study Program from a private university in Medan was selected purposively as the research participant. There were thirteen students involved as the participants. Illustrative case study which primarily a descriptive study of qualitative approach was designed to conduct this research. Observation was used as the research instrument. The whole activities were observed and noted thoroughly during the classroom interaction and the home assignment. The result of this research showed that the students succeeded to write creatively the English short story. They described and narrated the development of characters, events, and situations in the story. Students also provide and illustrate the story with pictures. As the final result, they converted their short story text into a digital flipped book. By combining digital tools with creative writing style, it can enhance students' engagement, creativity, and overall writing proficiency.

The Effect of Using Bingo Game on Students’ Vocabulary Mastery of The X Grade at Mas Al Washliyah 21 Firdaus Fitri, Sari aulia; Sihite, Meida Rabia; Harahap, Yunita Mutiara
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 4 No 2 (2024): EXCELLENCE
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v4i2.915

The purpose of this study is to determine whether playing bingo has a meaningful impact on vocabulary mastery. Experimental research design was the method used in this study. For the academic year 2023–2024, class X students at MAS Alwasliyah 21 Firdaus were the subjects of this study. There were two X grade classrooms. Every class has twenty pupils in it. Thus, there are 40 pupils in total. Class X-2 was chosen as the control group, and Class X-1 as the experimental group. It is known that the t-test was used for data analysis after the data were computed using SPSS. Following the computation of the data, it is known that, at a significance level of α = 0.05, the t count value (11,374) is greater than the t table value (1,68) with degrees of freedom (df = 38). This suggests that the Null Hypothesis (H0) was successfully rejected and the Alternative Hypothesis (Ha) was successfully accepted. Consequently, the usage of bingo games has a big impact on students' knowledge of the material.

Lexical Interference: Mandailing and English Language Speech of Gunung Tua Padang Bolak Native Speakers Aditia, Dedek; Zulkarnain, Iskandar; Harahap, Yunita Mutiara
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 4 No 2 (2024): EXCELLENCE
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v4i2.941

This study investigates lexical interference among Mandailing speakers when using English, focusing on the causes and strategies to reduce this interference. The research targets native Mandailing speakers in Gunung Tua Padang Bolak who actively use English. The study aims to identify the factors that lead to lexical interference between Mandailing and English and to explore strategies for reducing it. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, with data collected through observations and interviews with five students, recommended by local authorities for their active use of English. The study reveals that the dominance of the Mandailing language in daily communication is a significant factor causing lexical interference. Students often blend Mandailing terms into their English speech, which leads to errors in pronunciation, structure, and grammar The findings highlight that this interference is exacerbated by limited exposure to English and the strong cultural ties to the Mandailing language. However, strategies such as language immersion, targeted vocabulary expansion, and increased awareness of language use have been effective in reducing this interference. The research emphasizes the importance of understanding the linguistic and cultural dynamics in bilingual settings to improve English language proficiency among Mandailing speakers.

Pemberdayaan Guru PAUD pada Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Melalui Modifikasi Permainan Tradisional bagi Anak PAUD Lubis, Sofia Idawati; Harahap, Yunita Mutiara; Rahmawati, Wiki Tedi
Wahana Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Edisi Juni
Publisher : Ilmu Bersama Center

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56211/wahana.v4i1.977

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan minat dan kemampuan dasar Bahasa Inggris pada anak usia dini melalui pendekatan yang bersifat menyenangkan dan sesuai dengan tahapan perkembangan kognitif anak, yakni dengan memodifikasi permainan tradisional sebagai media pembelajaran. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di salah satu PAUD di wilayah Medan Sumatera Utara yang melibatkan serangkaian tahapan berupa pelatihan bagi pendidik, observasi terhadap keterlibatan anak dalam aktivitas pembelajaran, serta pendampingan intensif dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan di kelas. Hasil pelaksanaan menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan ini mampu meningkatkan antusiasme dan partisipasi aktif anak dalam proses pembelajaran, serta memfasilitasi pengenalan kosakata dasar dalam Bahasa Inggris secara lebih natural dan kontekstual. Selain itu, umpan balik dari pendidik dan orang tua mengindikasikan bahwa metode ini bersifat aplikatif, adaptif, serta sesuai dengan karakteristik belajar anak usia dini.

Micro-learning-Based English Learning Videos for Vocational High School Students: Needs Analysis Lubis, Sofia Idawati; Harahap, Yunita Mutiara; Rahmawati, Wiki Tedi
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 5 No 1 (2025): EXCELLENCE (In Press)
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v5i1.1220

This study aims to identify the needs of vocational high school students in learning English grammar, particularly focusing on tenses, to support the development of microlearning-based instructional videos. Using Hutchinson and Waters’ (1987) needs analysis theory, the research involved 30 eleventh-grade Accounting students from a vocational high school in Medan. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed thematically. The findings show that students perceive English tenses; Simple Present, Simple Past, and Present Perfect as essential for academic tasks and workplace communication. However, they experience significant difficulties in understanding these grammar rules due to the lack of engaging, contextual, and accessible learning media. Students expressed a strong preference for short, visually-rich videos with relatable examples that they can access independently. These results suggest that instructional materials should integrate microlearning principles to address students’ necessities, lacks, wants, and learning preferences. The study recommends the design of microlearning videos embedded with project-based and problem-based learning models to support 21st-century skills.

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