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TEACHERS’ DIFFICULTIES IN IMPLEMENTING INDEPENDENT CURRICULUM AT SMA WAHYU MAKASSAR Chitra Nurul Annisa Azis; Jusmaniar N; Muthmainnah Mursidin
ADHILINGUA: Journal of Language Education, Lilnguistics and Literature Vol 2 No 2 (2024): VERBA: Journal of English Language Issues, Trends and Studies
Publisher : English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Islam Makassar

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This study aims to identify the difficulties faced by teachers in implementing the Independent Curriculum at SMA Wahyu Makassar. The research employed a descriptive qualitative study method. Qualitative data were collected through interviews, observations, and checklists involving second grade teachers as participants. The findings indicate that while the flexibility of the Independent Curriculum is appreciated for allowing adjustments to teaching methods and materials to meet student needs, several significant challenges were identified. Key difficulties include inadequate communication from the government regarding the curriculum, insufficient teacher preparation, and an overreliance on existing textbooks and guides. The lack of a clear vision and inconsistent support from various stakeholders further complicates the implementation process. Teachers expressed the need for a more defined vision and robust support systems, including ongoing professional development and improved infrastructure. Despite resistance to change and limited understanding of the curriculum's principles, stakeholder support and teacher commitment suggest that with appropriate adjustments, the Independent Curriculum can achieve its intended outcomes.
THE USE OF PICTURE SERIES IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ENGLISH VOCABULARY MASTERY AT SMA WAHYU MAKASSAR Andi Ariesta Indar Framesti; Mulyadi Mulyadi; Muthmainnah Mursidin
ADHILINGUA: Journal of Language Education, Lilnguistics and Literature Vol 2 No 2 (2024): VERBA: Journal of English Language Issues, Trends and Studies
Publisher : English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Islam Makassar

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This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the Picture Series method in improving vocabulary mastery of first-grade students at SMA Wahyu Makassar. The research employed a pre-experimental design, utilizing pre-tests and post-tests. The sample comprised 30 randomly selected first-grade students. The findings indicated the implementation of the Picture Series method significantly improved students' vocabulary mastery, with post-test scores showing an average increase from a range of 50 to 63, rising to a range of 85 to 95. Statistical analysis showed a mean difference of 34.00 between pre-test and post-test scores, with a standard deviation of 3.70, a t-value of -50.395, and a p-value of less than 0.001. These results indicated the implementation of the Picture Series method indicated a significant change in student classification, shifting from "Poor" to "Good" and "Very Good." This evidence suggests that the Picture Series method is an effective method in improving vocabulary mastery of first-grade students at SMA Wahyu Makassar.
THE ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ ANXIETY IN SPEAKING ENGLISH Renita Renita; Mulyadi Mulyadi; Muthmainnah Mursidin
ADHILINGUA: Journal of Language Education, Lilnguistics and Literature Vol 2 No 3 (2024): VERBA: Journal of English Language Issues, Trends and Studies
Publisher : English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Islam Makassar

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The research aims to analyze the factors of students' anxiety in speaking English. This research used a qualitative method with a purposive sampling technique, 20 students of class X were selected as participants. Data was obtained through interviews, observation checklists, and documentation. This research found that grade X students experienced speech anxiety factors. The results of the interviews found that speaking anxiety in students is caused by several factors including biological factors, negative thoughts, and emotional factors characterized by fear, trembling, worry in the form of negative feelings felt by individuals in communicating, usually in the form of feelings of tension, nervousness, or panic experienced by individuals in communicating with many people.
THE EFFECT OF PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP ON WORK CLIMATE AND TEACHER PERFORMANCE Melyana R Pugu; Siminto; Muthmainnah Mursidin
INJOSEDU: International Journal of Social and Education Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): JANUARY
Publisher : Adisam Publisher

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This study aims to investigate the effect of principal leadership on work climate and teacher performance using the literature review method. The results show that principal leadership plays a vital role in creating a conducive work climate, which significantly affects teacher performance. Inclusive and participatory leadership styles, such as transformational leadership, are associated with increased teacher motivation and commitment, which in turn improves the quality of teaching and learning. Research also shows that effective principals are able to identify and overcome challenges in the working climate, improve collaboration among teachers and implement policies that support teachers' professional development. Thus, principal leadership has an impact not only on improving teacher performance but also on creating a positive and supportive work environment.
PENGUATAN KETERAMPILAN MENULIS SISWA MELALUI PELATIHAN MENULIS BERITA Muthmainnah Mursidin; Jusmaniar Nonci; Muhammad Chairil Imran; Rizka Indahyanti; Sulviana Sulviana; Sitti Nurjannah; Masuji Ayumi; Amalia Ramadhani
Community Development Journal : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Volume 6 No. 1 Tahun 2025
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

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Keterampilan menulis yang baik memungkinkan pemikiran kritis dan komunikasi yang efektif, baik untuk tujuan akademik, profesional, maupun pribadi. Keberhasilan akademik, pemikiran kritis, dan komunikasi yang efektif bergantung pada kemampuan menulis yang baik. Namun, banyak siswa menghadapi kesulitan membuat tulisan yang mudah dipahami, ringkas, dan terorganisir. Latihan menulis tradisional tidak selalu melibatkan siswa atau menekankan keterampilan komunikasi dunia nyata. Kesenjangan ini menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan pengajaran kreatif harus digunakan untuk membantu siswa membangun keterampilan penting secara terstruktur selain membuat tulisan relevan dan menarik. Melalui penulisan yang terfokus dan berorientasi pada tujuan, pelatihan menulis berita menawarkan solusi yang ampuh untuk masalah ini. Metode yang digunakan yaitu pemaparan materi, praktik menulis berita dan Focus Group Discussion. Hasil pelatihan menunjukkan selama pelatihan menulis berita, siswa mampu mengumpulkan informasi dari sumber yang dapat diandalkan, memverifikasi kebenaran, dan mensintesis informasi dari berbagai sudut pandang. Mereka juga dapat mengevaluasi kredibilitas sumber informasi dan mempraktikkan pengumpulan informasi yang dapat dipertanggung jawabkan selama pelatihan. Tim pengabdian menyimpulkan bahwa pelaksanaan pelatihan menulis berita di SMK Laniang Makassar berjalan dengan baik dan memenuhi tujuan pengabdian.
FROM DATA TO CLAIM: UNDERSTANDING THE WARRANT DEFICIT IN INDONESIAN UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC WRITING Muthmainnah Mursidin; Sitti Nurjannah
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Tadulako University

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Constructing logical warrants to connect factual evidence with interpretive claims represents a core yet widely underemphasized writing skill among university students. This investigation examines why EFL undergraduates at an Indonesian university encounter persistent difficulties in warrant-based argumentation and how such difficulties constrain the growth of their higher-order thinking capacities. A descriptive qualitative approach guided data collection from 20 students at Universitas Islam Makassar, South Sulawesi, using three complementary instruments: a critical-thinking writing assessment, a timed argumentative composition task, and semi-structured interviews. Student outputs were coded and evaluated through the lens of Toulmin’s Argumentation Model (2021), with particular attention to the logical bridges students constructed—or failed to construct—between their evidence and their conclusions. Results expose a striking “Synthesis Crisis”: although the overwhelming majority of students (85%) showed competence in distinguishing facts from opinions at the sentence level, a mere 10% succeeded in weaving these elements into warranted arguments within extended writing. The investigation pinpoints three intertwined barriers: (1) an evidence-accumulation strategy devoid of interpretive purpose, exhibited in 35% of written outputs; (2) a pervasive equation of academic stance with subjective personal feeling, documented among 60% of respondents; and (3) a near-total failure to articulate logical warrants, observed in 80% of all essays examined. The study concludes that prevailing EFL writing pedagogy in Indonesian tertiary institutions—preoccupied with correctness and structure—falls critically short of fostering genuine argumentative competence. Curricular reform centered on warrant-explicit instruction is urgently warranted.