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The Effectiveness of Android Smartphone-Based Mobile Applications in Learning English Grammar Matius Tandikombong; Judith Ratu Tandi Arrang; Yusem Baru
Jurnal Sinestesia Vol. 13 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Pusat Studi Bahasa dan Publikasi Ilmiah

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This study is quantitative research. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of using Android smartphone-based mobile applications to learn English grammar. The population of this study was the first-year students in the English language education study program. To determine the research sample, the writers used the cluster sampling technique. The sample for this research was 20 students. The results of this study, after analyzing the obtained data, show that the Android smartphone-based mobile apps application is effectively used in learning English grammar. The study revealed that the post-test was higher than the pre-test, with the post-test scoring 87.04 and the pre-test scoring 42.65. The significance results also indicate that the t-test is greater than the T-table score, with t-test = 11.350 and t-table = 2.093, respectively.

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ LEARNING STYLES AND STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILLS La’biran, Roni; Allo, Maria Manganda Datu; Arrang, Judith Ratu Tandi
EXPOSURE : JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS Vol 13, No 1 (2024): Exposure
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

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The purpose of this study is to investigate the learning style tendencies exhibited by students in their pursuit of listening and speaking skills for general communication at UKI Toraja, as well as to examine the correlation between these learning style tendencies and their achievement in speaking and listening skills. This research employed a quantitative descriptive approach, with a sample size of 35 students, analyzed using SPSS 26. The results of the questionnaire indicated a very strong correlation, ranging from 0.80 to 1.000. It revealed that students possessed three distinct learning styles when acquiring listening and speaking skills for general communication: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. Each of these learning styles exhibited a highly significant correlation with students' achievements. Specifically, the correlation between the visual learning style and student achievement was 0.932, signifying a very strong relationship. The audio learning style exhibited a correlation of 0.885 with student learning achievement, also indicating a very strong connection. Lastly, the kinesthetic learning style displayed a correlation of 0.930 with student achievement, further underscoring a very strong relationship. These findings demonstrate that each learning style (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) is significantly correlated with student achievement. Therefore, it can be concluded that H1 is accepted, as each learning style exhibits a strong correlation with students' achievement in listening and speaking skills

INTEGRATING TORAJA CULTURAL ELEMENTS IN SENTENCE WRITING: ENHANCING ENGLISH EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS AT UKI TORAJA Tandi Arrang, Judith Ratu; Patanduk, Sushy Teko; Siumarlata, Viktor; Ba’dung, Yabes; Veronika, Veronika; Cherady, Jones
EXPOSURE : JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS Vol 14, No 1 (2025): Exposure
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

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This study examines the integration of Toraja cultural elements in the sentence writing of English Education students at UKI Toraja. Using a quantitative descriptive analysis with 56 participants, the research utilized a questionnaire to evaluate engagement with local cultural aspects. The results show a significant incorporation of traditional food and natural landscapes, which received mean scores of 59 and 63, respectively, indicating students' appreciation for their heritage and enhancing their identity through sensory experiences. However, cultural expressions such as Londe/Pantun and the Rambu Tuka’ ceremony were less represented, with mean scores of 41 and 52, revealing gaps in students' familiarity and confidence. These findings highlight the need for educational initiatives that encourage the exploration of underrepresented cultural elements, thereby enriching student narratives and providing a more comprehensive portrayal of Toraja culture. Expanding curricular approaches to include diverse expressions of local heritage can improve writing skills and strengthen cultural connections among students.

A STUDY OF LOCAL WISDOM AS CULTURAL FOUNDATION IN TORAJA PROVERBS Patanduk, Sushy Teko; Rachel, Rachel; Arrang, Judith Ratu Tandi; Palobang, Albertin Sovia
EXPOSURE : JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS Vol 14, No 1 (2025): Exposure
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

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Toraja proverbs serve as a vital expression of local wisdom, encapsulating the cultural values, ethical principles, and social norms that shape the identity of the Tora ja people. This paper explores the cultural foundations embedded in Toraja proverbs. Through a qualitative analysis of proverbs, the study examines how these values influence interpersonal relationships, community dynamics, and ethical conduct within Toraja society. Findings reveal that proverbs not only guide individual behavior but also as guidance in a Toraja society. It includes the importance of familial bonds, cooperation, leadership, persistence, loyalty, fairness, wisdom, sincerity, humility, and diligence. These values reflect the essence of Toraja's cultural identity and provide timeless guidance for maintaining harmony and character development

THE BENEFITS OF DEBATE FOR ENGLISH STUDENTS IN SPEAKING SKILLS AT UKI TORAJA Limbong, Limbong; Sallata, Yizrel Nani; Arrang, Judith Ratu Tandi
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Overseas Journal Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): Teaching English as a Foreign Language Overseas Journal: In Press
Publisher : Publikasi dan UKI Press UKI Toraja.

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The purpose of this research is to find out about the benefits of debate on English students in speaking skills at UKI Toraja. Researcher use qualitative methods in research. This data was taken from 10 (ten) English students who were collected using a purposive sampling technique. To obtain data, researchers used interviews and analyzed using Sugiyono's theory. The results of the research show that there are several benefits of debate for English students in speaking skills, being involved in debate activities will be very beneficial for students, including how to convey arguments well, increasing students' self-confidence, improving logical and analytical thinking skills, can help students to improve new knowledge and also improve the ability to organize in a structured manner. Based on the results of the research above, the researcher concluded that students received several benefits from debate after participating in debate activities at UKI Toraja.

A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ACCURACY OF MACHINE TRANSLATION IN TRANSLATING ENGLISH TO INDONESIAN Raben, Serli Kalo; Sirande, Normalia; Arrang, Judith Ratu Tandi; Ilham, Muhammad
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Overseas Journal Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): Teaching English as a Foreign Language Overseas Journal: In Press
Publisher : Publikasi dan UKI Press UKI Toraja.

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Machine translation has become increasingly popular, but its accuracy is still a subject of debate. This study aims to compare the accuracy of two popular machine translation tools, Google Translate and DeepL Translate, in translating English to Indonesian. This research applied a descriptive quantitative research methodology. The research design involves comparing the accuracy of Google Translate and DeepL Translate by analyzing the output translation texts and using narrative texts as the sample. The data collection procedure involves conducting a written test using data cards and a data sheet. The accuracy of the translations is calculated based on the percentage of accurately translated meanings. The findings of this research indicate that both Google Translate and DeepL Translate provide translations that are considered less accurate. This statement is based on the finding of accuracy occurrence DeepL Translate outperforms Google Translate with a higher percentage. Specifically, DeepL Translate achieves an accuracy rate of 73.1%, while Google Translate lags slightly behind at 63.4%. This suggests that DeepL Translate demonstrates a better ability to produce accurate translations across the board. In conclusion, this research highlights the need for improvement in machine translation tools for translating English to Indonesian. Both Google Translate and DeepL Translate show limitations in accuracy, indicating the importance of continuing research and development in the field of machine translation.

OBSTACLES IN DETERMINING RESEARCH TITLE FACED BY THE STUDENTS OF ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM AT UKI TORAJA Dorkas; Arrang, Judith Ratu Tandi; Siumarlata, Viktor
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Overseas Journal Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024): Teaching English as a Foreign Language Overseas Journal : In Press
Publisher : Publikasi dan UKI Press UKI Toraja.

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Obstacles In Determining Research Title Faced by The Students of English Study Program at UKI Toraja. The objective of the research is to know the obstacles are experienced faced by the Students of English Study Program at UKI Toraja in determining research titles. The researcher used quantitative method to analyze the data. The participants of this study were students at UKI Toraja in the academic year 2023/2024. To collect data, the author used the Likert scale quantitative method. This research found that there are still many students who experience obstacles in determining research titles, are: facing obstacles related to interest, academic ability, literature limitations, personal motivation, uncertainty of topic relevance, time limitations, lack of knowledge, resource limitations, and lack of ideas or inspiration in determining the title of their research. Based on the result above, it can be concluded that in determining research titles, especially for English students, there are still many obstacles that they experience as mentioned above.

INTEGRATING TORAJA CULTURAL ELEMENTS IN SENTENCE WRITING: ENHANCING ENGLISH EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS AT UKI TORAJA Tandi Arrang, Judith Ratu; Patanduk, Sushy Teko; Siumarlata, Viktor; Ba’dung, Yabes; Veronika, Veronika; Cherady, Jones
EXPOSURE : JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): EXPOSURE
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/exposure.v14i1.16510

This study examines the integration of Toraja cultural elements in the sentence writing of English Education students at UKI Toraja. Using a quantitative descriptive analysis with 56 participants, the research utilized a questionnaire to evaluate engagement with local cultural aspects. The results show a significant incorporation of traditional food and natural landscapes, which received mean scores of 59 and 63, respectively, indicating students' appreciation for their heritage and enhancing their identity through sensory experiences. However, cultural expressions such as Londe/Pantun and the Rambu Tuka’ ceremony were less represented, with mean scores of 41 and 52, revealing gaps in students' familiarity and confidence. These findings highlight the need for educational initiatives that encourage the exploration of underrepresented cultural elements, thereby enriching student narratives and providing a more comprehensive portrayal of Toraja culture. Expanding curricular approaches to include diverse expressions of local heritage can improve writing skills and strengthen cultural connections among students.

A STUDY OF LOCAL WISDOM AS CULTURAL FOUNDATION IN TORAJA PROVERBS Patanduk, Sushy Teko; Rachel, Rachel; Arrang, Judith Ratu Tandi; Palobang, Albertin Sovia
EXPOSURE : JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): EXPOSURE
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/exposure.v14i1.16511

Toraja proverbs serve as a vital expression of local wisdom, encapsulating the cultural values, ethical principles, and social norms that shape the identity of the Tora ja people. This paper explores the cultural foundations embedded in Toraja proverbs. Through a qualitative analysis of proverbs, the study examines how these values influence interpersonal relationships, community dynamics, and ethical conduct within Toraja society. Findings reveal that proverbs not only guide individual behavior but also as guidance in a Toraja society. It includes the importance of familial bonds, cooperation, leadership, persistence, loyalty, fairness, wisdom, sincerity, humility, and diligence. These values reflect the essence of Toraja's cultural identity and provide timeless guidance for maintaining harmony and character development

The Benefits of Debate for English Students In Speaking Skills at University Limbong; Sallata, Yizrel Nani; Arrang, Judith Ratu Tandi
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v6i2.7277

The purpose of this research is to find out about the benefits of debate on English students in speaking skills at UKI Toraja. Researcher use qualitative methods in research. This data was taken from 10 (ten) English students who were collected using a purposive sampling technique. To obtain data, researchers used interviews and analyzed using Sugiyono's theory. The results of the research show that there are several benefits of debate for English students in speaking skills, being involved in debate activities will be very beneficial for students, including how to convey arguments well, increasing students' self-confidence, improving logical and analytical thinking skills, can help students to improve new knowledge and also improve the ability to organize in a structured manner. Based on the results of the research above, the researcher concluded that students received several benefits from debate after participating in debate activities at UKI Toraja. Keywords: Benefits: English: debate; Speaking ability

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