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The Impact of Problem-Based Learning Models to Improve English Achievement at Middle-School 2 Karawang Barat Efendi, Arini; Ariyani, Amra; Asma, Nurul
ETDC: Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review Vol. 1 No. 4 (2022): September
Publisher : Education and Talent Development Center Indonesia (ETDC Indonesia)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/ijrer.v1i4.355

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The goal of this article is to investigate whether using problem-based learning models can help middle-school students improve their English learning achievements. The type of research used is classroom action research, carried out in 3 cycles at SMPN 2 Karawang Barat. Each cycle consists of stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The techniques used are observation technique and test technique. The assessment instrument uses a test sheet and an observation sheet. The results showed that in cycle 1, the average score of 75-80 students can be compared significantly in cycle 2 with an increase in the average score of 80-90. Likewise, cycle 3 shows an increase in value of 90-100. In general, it can be concluded that there is an increase in English learning outcomes for students at SMPN 2 Karawang Barat after learning is carried out through the use of problem-based learning models. As a suggestion, the use of problem-based learning models can be used by teachers or educators to improve learning outcomes, especially in the field of English.
A Picture Series to Help Students Improve Their Narrative Text Writing Basuki, Anita Dwi; Ariyani, Amra; Iryani, Neni
ETDC: Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/ijrer.v3i2.373

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The objective of the research was to find out how the picture series can be employed to improve students’ achievement in writing narrative text. This research was a classroom action research. This research consisted of two cycles; each consisted of four stages, namely: planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The subjects of this research were the Tenth Grade students of SMK Negeri 4 Penajam Paser Utara. In this research the researcher acted as the English teacher. The instruments used to collect the data in this research were an observation sheet, field notes, interview, students’ questionnaire and test. The data analysis of this study was descriptive qualitative and a bit of quantitative measurement to find the percentage of success. Based on the data analysis from each activity, it can be seen that there is a significant difference of the students’ achievement in the pretest and posttest. The students’ achievement in the posttest is higher than that of the pretest. The finding of the research indicated that the picture series could improve the students’ achievement in writing narrative text. The improvement can be seen from the increase of the students’ assessment from preliminary test, cycle one and cycle two. In preliminary study that just 10 students (37%) passed the preliminary test, while 27 students (63%) students were unsuccessful. There was just one student who got excellent grade. In the first cycle only thirteen students or 48% got less than 60, four students or 15% got only passing grade that is 60, eight students or 30% got 70, one students or 7% got 75. And in the second cycle there was significant improvement. There were just 3 students (11%) got less than 60. Another 24 students (89%) got higher than passing grade. It was suggested that the English teachers employ the picture series to improve students’ achievement in writing narrative text. However, to get the passing score of the test in this research should be planned carefully. Finally, other researchers, one suggested employing picture series would bring the students to the freedom of expressing their feeling in writing. It built their self confident automatically.
Meningkatkan Kemampuan Kosakata Bahasa Inggris Melalui Permainan Kata Berantai Rahma, Umniatul; Ariyani, Amra; K, Mercy Sumakul
Indonesian Journal of Pedagogical and Social Sciences Vol 3, No 1 (2023): Indonesian Journal of Pedagogical and Social Studies
Publisher : Indonesian Journal of Pedagogical and Social Sciences

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Abstract. This research aimed to examine the application of the word chain game learning technique in improving students' English vocabulary skills. This research also intends to increase students' self-confidence and courage to speak in English, especially in XI MIPA 2, SMA Negeri 14 Makassar. This form of research is included in the form of descriptive research with a quantitative approach. This research uses a chain word game technique. This research is included in the type of classroom action research which consists of two cycles. Data collection techniques used are observation and tests. Quantitative data obtained from the test in the form of students' vocabulary scores were analyzed using the Excel program to find out the average score obtained from the results of the students' vocabulary test by comparing the scores obtained before and after the action was given. The results of this research showed that the English vocabulary skills of students in class XI MIPA 2 SMA Negeri 14 Makassar experienced an increase after the word chain game technique was applied to learning English. This can be seen from the average score of each cycle which continues to increase, from pre cycle to cycle I increased by 22%, this can be seen from the average score of 58 to 80 and from cycle I to cycle II increased by 10%, it also can be seen from an average score of 80 to 90. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the application of chain word games can improve students' vocabulary skills in English subjects. Learning English using the chain word game technique has also succeeded in making students more active and also more enthusiastic in learning English because they already have high confidence in making English sentences. Keywords: Vocabulary, Chain Word Game, English
THE DIFFERENCES OF LEARNING STRATEGIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS BETWEEN STUDENTS WHO TAKE ENGLISH COURSES AND WHO DO NOT TAKE ENGLISH COURSES IN LEARNING VOCABULARY Dewa, Muh. Tegar Indar; Farahdiba, Syarifah; Ariyani, Amra
JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy Vol 2, No 4, Dec (2023): JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

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The purpose of this study is to discover the differences of learning strategies and learning achievements between students who take English courses and who do not take English courses in learning vocabulary. The researcher applied quantitative research causal-comparative type. There were 20 students from grade VIII SMPN 2 Sungguminasa academic year 2023/2024 chosen by purposive sampling. The data were obtained by giving questionnaire and vocabulary test. Then the data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics and t-test. The results show the learning strategies has the probability value = 0.037 that was lower than the level of significance value = 0.05. It was proved by the average score of students who take English courses (102.90) that is bigger than students who do not take English courses (83.00). The learning achievements also has the probability value = 0.005 that was lower than the level of significance value = 0.05. It was also proved by mean score of students who take English courses (89.10) that is bigger than students who do not take English courses (58.60). In conclusion, there are differences of learning strategies and learning achievements between students who take English courses and those who do not take English courses in learning vocabulary.
TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION OF SEATING ARRANGEMENT ON STUDENTS' LEARNING CONCENTRATION Rajni, Andi Febrianti; Muhayyang, Maemuna; Ariyani, Amra
JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy Vol 2, No 1, March (2023): JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

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The research aimed to determine the teacher's perception of the seating arrangement in student learning concentration. This research has subject were 3 english teacher who teach at SMPN 27 Makassar. This type of research is designed as qualitative descriptive research. The subjects were chosen by using a purposive technique. Data collected from interviews. The data obtained has been processed in several ways: data reduction, presentation, conclusion, and verification. Based on the result of the study, teachers' perceptions are divided into positive and negative perceptions. Positive perceptions include ease of application and the independent curriculum, helping understand the character and learning styles, the excellent and effective seating arrangement in learning English and understanding the ability to learn comprehension. Negative perceptions include a lack of learning concentration, limited capability to catch power, a lack of clear understanding of the material, and harmful influences that affect learning concentration. Based on the study's results, the teacher's perception equally dominates between positive and negative perceptions. Seating arrangements are, in fact, very influential on student learning concentration.
English Teachers’ Perceptions of School Readiness in Using Merdeka Curriculum Yunus, Bs. Rifki Patryanto; Muliati, A.; Ariyani, Amra
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 3, No 2, April (2024): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS UNM

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This research aims to find out English teachers’ perceptions of school readiness in using the Merdeka Curriculum. The subject of this research was two English teachers of SMAN 3 Makassar. This research used a descriptive qualitative method. An interview was used as the main instrument to collect the data. The results of this research showed that the two English teachers of SMAN 3 Makassar perceived that SMAN 3 Makassar is ready to use the Merdeka Curriculum due to: (1) SMAN 3 Makassar teachers already have a good understanding of the Merdeka curriculum., (2) the human resources strengthening of SMAN 3 Makassar teachers, and (3) the facilities/infrastructure at SMAN 3 Makassar to be used to fulfill their duty to strengthening students’ competence and developing character under the values of Pancasila. Moreover, the two English teachers tend to view the Merdeka Curriculum as what is needed for students in Indonesia due to its policies to make the students fulfill the Profil Pelajar Pancasila Project (P5), which are: (1) devoted to the Almighty God and possess noble character, (2) independent, (3) cooperative, (4) internationally diverse, (5) critical thinking, and (6) creative. Besides, the students can also choose the subjects that correspond with their interests.
ANALYZING THE LEARNING STYLES OF SECOND-YEAR STUDENTS OF SMAN 6 SOPPENG IN LEARNING ENGLISH Rahmah, Sakinah Aulia; Talib, Ahmad; Ariyani, Amra
JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy Vol 3, No 2, July (2024): JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

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This research aimed to determine the Learning Styles of Second-Year Students of SMAN 6 Soppeng and the Impact of Using the Learning Styles of Second-year Students of SMAN 6 Soppeng in Learning English. The method used in this research was a mixed method (QUAN-qual). The participants in this research were students of class XI Mia 1 SMAN 6 Soppeng. This class was selected as participants using purposive sampling techniques. The instruments used in this research were a questionnaire using Skala Likert techniques to determine the learning styles used by second-year students of SMA 6 Soppeng in learning English and interview questions to determine the impact of using learning styles by the second-year students on learning English. Based on the data results of the questionnaire as quantitative analysis, data obtained from as 59% of students are auditory learners, 27.9% are visual learners, and the least used learning style is kinesthetic learning style which only 13.11%, which means students in 11th grade of SMAN 6 Soppeng predominantly use auditory learning styles. As for the impact of learning styles experienced by students, they had experienced both of positive and negative impact of using learning styles in learning English.
The Implementation of A Genre-Based Approach in Public Senior High Schools: A Study for Teacher Understanding Bahri, Syamsul; Ariyani, Amra; Asma, Nurul
ETDC: Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): December (In Progress)
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The research aims to know what the implementation of the genre-based approach in public senior high school 2 Gowa is. The focus of this research is on the teachers' comprehension of the Genre-Based Approach (GBA), their attitudes towards its implementation, and the creation of syllabi and lesson plans. The method used is qualitative research. We conducted the research at public senior high school 2 Gowa. The researcher collected the data through a combination of interviews, observations, and documentation. The researcher employs data analysis techniques that include data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. While teachers understand the application of the genre-based approach, they struggle to implement its steps. Teachers exhibit a positive attitude toward the implementation of GBA. The development of syllabi and lesson plans adheres to the planning and implementation steps, but it does not follow the evaluation and revision step. The teachers in this school encounter challenges stemming from the students' competence and motivation.
AN ANALYSIS OF THE LESSON PLANS CONSTRUCTED BY STUDENTS IN MICRO TEACHING CLASS BASED ON ASPECTS OF ASSESSMENT A LESSON PLAN Lalia, Istiq; Ariyani, Amra; Radhiyani, Fitri
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 3, No 4: November (2024) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
Publisher : State University of Makassar

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This study aims to clarify and show the results of the assessment from lesson plans constructed by students in micro teaching classes. It was a descriptive quantitative research. The study was carried out at Universitas Negeri Makassar in the area of English language education. The data was obtained from Universitas Negeri Makassar's fifth semester English Language Education students. In class D, the researcher took as a sample twenty-six lesson plans from fifth semester academic year 2021-2022. Document analysis was an instrument of the research. The student data that has been collected is being combined and analyzed. Five aspects of assessment lesson plans were used to determine students' scores. The researcher then assigned four categories of scores from the lesson plan to be classified; very good, good, fair, and poor. Based on the result of the students’ in constructing lesson plans from all aspects of assessment, that the students from fifth semester at English Language Education of Universitas Negeri Makassar were almost ranged in the "good category," with a range of (80-90) in constructing a lesson plan in micro teaching class. As a result, it is crucial that students increase their knowledge of how to create effective lesson plans especially from aspect assessment, learning material, and supporting document of lesson plan. As we know a successful instructional strategy controls the process of teaching in the classroom moreover, they will be teachers in the future.Keywords: Analysis, Students Lesson Plan, Micro Teaching.
PEMBEKALAN MATERI ETIKA BERKOMUNIKASI DAN PUBLIC SPEAKING BAGI MAHASISWA BARU JURUSAN BAHASA INGGRIS UNIVERSITAS NEGERI MAKASSAR Sakkir, Geminastiti; Dollah, Syarifuddin; Mansur, Musdalifah; Ariyani, Amra; Amin, Fatimah Hidayahni
PEDAMAS (PENGABDIAN KEPADA MASYARAKAT) Vol. 2 No. 06 (2024): NOVEMBER 2024
Publisher : MEDIA INOVASI PENDIDIKAN DAN PUBLIKASI

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Kemampuan komunikasi yang efektif dan etis merupakan keterampilan esensial bagi mahasiswa baru untuk mendukung kesuksesan akademik dan profesional mereka di masa depan. Program pembekalan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pembekalan mengenai etika berkomunikasi dan keterampilan public speaking bagi mahasiswa baru Jurusan Bahasa Inggris Universitas Negeri Makassar. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan melalui tiga tahapan: (1) pemberian materi oleh dosen, (2) praktik, dan (3) sesi tanya jawab interaktif. Tahap pertama memberikan pemahaman teoritis tentang etika komunikasi dan teknik dasar public speaking. Pada tahap kedua, mahasiswa melakukan praktik langsung berbicara di depan umum dengan menerima umpan balik untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan diri mereka; dan diberikan contoh komunikasi yang benar dan tepat mahasiswa ke dosen. Tahap terakhir berupa diskusi interaktif yang memberi ruang bagi mahasiswa baru untuk mengajukan pertanyaan serta membahas solusi atas berbagai tantangan komunikasi yang dihadapi. Hasil dari kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa baru tidak hanya memahami konsep etika komunikasi dan public speaking, tetapi juga menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam kepercayaan diri saat berbicara di depan umum. Dengan demikian, program ini diharapkan dapat dilanjutkan dan dikembangkan sebagai bagian dari upaya peningkatan soft skill mahasiswa baru untuk mendukung kesuksesan akademik dan profesional mereka.
Co-Authors Abdillah SAS Abdillah, Ilham Farid Adys, Himala Praptami Ahmad Talib Ahmad Thalib Amaliah, Suci Amin, Fatimah Hidayahni Andi Ahmad Ahkam Anshar, Asmita Arsi, Aliah Khusna Asma, Nurul Asriati Asriati, Asriati Audyna Muhiddah Ayu Andira Ayu Pratiwi, Ayu Baso Jabu, Baso Basuki, Anita Dwi Dewa, Muh. Tegar Indar Efendi, Arini Ervin Ervin Farahdiba, Syarifah fatur Rahman, fatur Fauzan, Muh. Miftah Fauzan, Muhammad Miftah Fitriyani G, Hasriani Geminastiti Sakkir Hadrah Hadrah, Hadrah Haera, Ulfa Hardianti, Ika Haryanto Atmowardoyo, Haryanto Ihsaniah, Nurul Ikhlas, Deno Rahmatul Iryani, Neni K, Mercy Sumakul Khairuddin H Klara, Kristina Korompot, Chairil Anwar Kuen, Fyan Andinasari Kuen, Mitha Mayestika Lalia, Istiq Maemuna Muhayyang Maharani, Andi Aliah Mansur, Musdalifah Mansyur Mansyur Mawe, Rusdin Melinda Melinda Muh. Rezky Chalik Muhaimin, Ahmad Muhammad Tahir Muhayyang, Maemunah Muliati, A. Munir Munir Munir, Munir Naofal Nasir, Rahmat Noni, Nurdin Novia, Lely NUR AENI Nur Hidayah Nursyanti, Nursyanti Prasetyo, Muhammad Adnan Putri, Nurkadri Raja Rahma, Umniatul Rahmah, Sakinah Aulia Rajni, Andi Febrianti Rifani Vidia Rifqah, Rifqah Ryan Rayhana Sofyan, Ryan Rayhana Sahril Sahril Sally, Fauzan Hari Sudding Salsyabila, Andi Namirah Rezky Samtidar, Samtidar Saud, Chaerul Fadlan Setyani, Aini Titah Suci Amalia Sukardi Weda, Sukardi Sumardi, Arya Priyangga Sunra, La Syafitri, Mega Syamsul Bahri Syarifuddin Dollah Ulfa, Andi Afifatul Virgita Crustia Wahyuni, Ika Yuli Yunus, Bs. Rifki Patryanto Yusuf, Andi Muallimah