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Infusing Critical Thinking into English Coursebooks Hamzah Puadi Ilyas
Journal of ELT Research: The Academic Journal of Studies in English Language Teaching and Learning 2016: Journal of ELT Research, Vol. 1, Issue 1
Publisher : University of Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. HAMKA

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Though critical thinking has been officially written as one of educational objectives in Indonesia as written in the Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 17 Year 2010 Regarding Educational Management and Administration, it seems that schoolteachers in this country still do not understand what it is and do not realise the importance of critical thinking for students and professionals of this country. This might be because there is no clear conception of what kind of critical thinking needed in education in this country, or it may be because Indonesian schoolteachers do not really know how to encourage students’ critical thinking as they may be still confused with this concept as mentioned above. The latest 2013 curriculum, however, seems to have accommodated the infusion of critical thinking into school subjects, as can been seen in the adoption of Bloom’s taxonomy. This article therefore attempts to argue what critical thinking can contribute to Indonesian students and people as well as proposes reading activities based on Ilyas’ critical thinking framework. This framework is the result of synthesising, examining and evaluating critical thinking taxonomies, strategies, programmes and tests.
PELATIHAN PENULISAN PARAGRAF DESKRIPTIF BAGI SISWA MENENGAH ATAS MUHAMMADIYAH CILEUNGSI Arifin, Syaadiah; Hamzah Puadi Ilyas
Multidisiplin Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 1 No. 02 (2022): Multidisiplin Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, Juli 2022
Publisher : Sean Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58471/pkm.v1i02.279

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Abstrak Menulis, terutama menulis dalam bahasa Inggris, merupakan kegiatan yang tidak mudah bagi pelajar Indonesia. Hal ini disebabkan karena menulis terdiri dari proses kognitif yang kompleks dan membutuhkan banyak latihan dan strategi atau teknik yang tepat. Hasil wawancara menginformasikan bahwa kendala utama bagi siswa dalam menulis adalah sulitnya mendapatkan ide ketika siswa ingin mulai menulis. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilaksanakan dengan memberikan pelatihan penulisan paragraf deskriptif kepada siswa kelas X SMA Muhammadiyah Cileungsi. Pelatihan dilakukan secara daring menggunakan aplikasi Zoom Meeting, Google Classroom, dan WhatsApp Group (WAG). Metode pembelajaran yang digunakan adalah perkuliahan (pemaparan materi oleh Tim Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat), diskusi (diskusi interaktif antara tim pengabdian masyarakat dengan mahasiswa), dan praktik (latihan kelompok). Teknik yang digunakan adalah mind-mapping (clustering) dan WH-Q. Teknik-teknik ini dipilih karena mudah dipahami oleh penulis pemula. Siswa dibimbing untuk menulis melalui tahapan-tahapan seperti Pra Menulis atau tahap perencanaan (Pre Writing), Saat Menulis (While Writing), dan Menulis(Post Writing) Berdasarkan hasil kuesioner yang dibagikan sebelum dan sesudah pelatihan, Tim Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat menemukan bahwa teknik yang sederhana dan mudah dipahami dapat memotivasi siswa untuk menulis. Dengan teknik sederhana ini, siswa bisa mendapatkan ide dengan lebih efisien dan menyelesaikan tulisannya dengan cepat. Kata Kunci: menulis, paragraf deskrispsi, klaster, pertanyaan WH
Peningkatan Kompetensi Guru melalui Pelatihan Strategi Pengerjaan TOEFL: Studi Kasus di SMA Muhammadiyah 13 Tomang Syaadiah Arifin; Hamzah Puadi Ilyas; Risna Saswati
ABDISOSHUM: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bidang Sosial dan Humaniora Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Maret 2025
Publisher : Yayasan Literasi Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55123/abdisoshum.v4i1.5072

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The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) serves as a key competency assessment, yet many teachers struggle with its format and effective answering strategies. This issue is particularly prominent at SMA Muhammadiyah 13 Tomang, where a significant number of teachers face challenges in preparing students for this exam due to limited exposure to effective test strategies. This study aims to improve teachers' competence through interactive TOEFL strategy training. A mixed-method approach was employed, integrating quantitative and qualitative analysis. Pre-test and post-test measured score improvements, while interviews, observations, and open-ended questionnaires explored participants’ challenges and strategy effectiveness. The three-day training covered Reading, Listening, and Structure sessions, applying skimming, scanning, note-taking, and sentence structure analysis strategies. Results showed improved comprehension in Reading (+19%), Listening (+14%), and Structure (+10%). A paired t-test confirmed a significant increase (p < 0.05). Qualitative findings highlighted that skimming and note-taking were more effective than traditional methods, although grammar comprehension remained a challenge. Beyond improving TOEFL scores, this training enhances English teaching methodologies in schools. Teachers are expected to implement the acquired strategies in classrooms and support students' TOEFL preparation. This study confirms that the mixed-method approach provides a comprehensive understanding of learning strategy effectiveness in enhancing educators’ English proficiency.
Strategi Pelatihan Luring dalam Menyiapkan Kepemimpinan Calon Kepala Sekolah Dasar Profesional: Pengabdian Zuhad Ahmad; Hamzah Puadi Ilyas
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan Volume 3 Nomor 4 (April 2025
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jerkin.v3i4.1462

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This community service initiative aims to enhance the competencies of prospective elementary school principals through offline-based training. The program targeted 20 prospective principals from Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra, who had no prior leadership experience in schools. Conducted over the span of one week, the training utilized lectures, discussions, group work, and case studies. The core training materials covered character education, school managerial skills, coaching for teachers and staff supervision, and entrepreneurial development. Evaluation methods included pre-tests, post-tests, and participant satisfaction questionnaires. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in participants' understanding and readiness to assume the role of school principals. Participants’ average scores increased by 35%, and satisfaction levels reached 92%. This training bridged the gap between participants’ initial preparedness and the professional demands of school leadership. The offline and context-based learning approach proved effective in fostering applicable leadership skills. Moreover, the program reinforced collaboration between universities and local governments in preparing reflective and professional educational leaders for elementary schools.