Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 2 Documents
Search
Journal : UAD TEFL International Conference

OVERCOMING LISTENING PROBLEMS RELATED TO LISTENERS’ PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AS A WAY TO ENHANCE GOOD ATTITUDE TOWARD ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING Dwi Rahayu; Chusna Apriyanti
UAD TEFL International Conference Proceedings of the 4th UAD TEFL International Conference
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/utic.v1.166.2017

Abstract

This paper aims to know the listening problems related to listeners’ psychological characteristics and the strategies to solve those problems. The researchers used descriptive qualitative research design. The data are collected through observation and giving questionnaire to the students on listening class of English Education Study Program grade I STKIP PGRI Pacitan academic year 2016-2017. The result shows that there are five problems related to psychological characteristic. First, the students feel nervous and worried when they do not understand the spoken text. Second, the students have difficulties in understanding the spoken text, which is of their interest. Third, they stop listening when they have problems in understanding a listening text. Fourth, they feel disappointed when they do not have total comprehension. Fifth, before listening, they fear that they cannot understand the text. Based on these problems, the lecturer gives some solving strategies. First, the lecturer provides the text based on the students’ level and ages. This is also related to the vocabularies ability. Second, the lecturer provides listening tasks that arouse students’ interest. The lecturer gives different inputs, such radio, TV, songs, lectures, advertisement. Third, the lecturer gives extra time in each section to motivate the students in answering the task. Fourth, the lecturer provides listening task’s background knowledge. Besides, the lecturer gives feedback to increase students’ motivation. Fifth, lecturer should encourage their students to develop listening strategies, such as predicting, asking for clarification, and using non-verbal cues to improve learners’ listening comprehension ability.
SEKOLAH PANTAI AS THE EXPOSURE OF CREATING HOLISTIC FUN ENGLISH EXPERIENCE IN PACITAN EAST JAVA Chusna Apriyanti
UAD TEFL International Conference Proceedings of the 4th UAD TEFL International Conference
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/utic.v1.157.2017

Abstract

This paper aims to know the implementation of fun English learning through Sekolah Pantai in Pacitan East Java and the obstacles in implementing fun English learning to the children. The vision of this program is for every child in Indonesia has the opportunity to learn, to have healthy start, and to feel supported and secure living in a clean environment that is prepared for natural disasters. The researcher uses descriptive qualitative research design. The data are collected through observation and interview to the children and the volunteers of Sekolah Pantai. The result shows that all of the programs use English language with small portion of Indonesian language completed with theoretical input, group work as well as active sports games or garden work. English is included implicitly in four basic activities: ocean conservation, open class for kids, environmental workshop day with eco-ambassadors from high schools, and supporting local teachers through seminar and workshop to create fun English learning at schools. The volunteers use methods of teaching through arts, music, dance, storytelling, and other ways to share knowledge and integrate soft skills into the practical learning. However, there are some obstacles appeared during the program, such as: the children’ anxiety in communicating using English language, distrust from the public schools that need effort to make them believe to the programs, distrust from the society because of the native speakers volunteer, time management in conducting parallel activity for the students in private schools.