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Canva Based Learning Media: Students Learning Outcomes In Senior High School Nurul Alamia; Rahmi; Sitti Maryam Hamid
Journal of Conflict and Social Class (JCSC) Vol. 1 No. 01 (2024): Journal of Conflict and Social Class (JCSC)
Publisher : CV Edujavare Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70610/jcsc.v1i01.281

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Students' understanding in learning English, especially in advertising texts, is still low. They have difficulty understanding and processing the information in advertising texts using only limited learning media. Therefore, a solution is needed to optimize the effectiveness of advertising text learning. By using the Canva application you can overcome this problem. The aim of this research is to help teachers and students explore and make it easier to learn advertising text material, helping students understand advertising text through visual representations created with the Canva application. The subjects of this research were class X students. This research used a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques through observation, interviews and questionnaires, as well as data reduction data analysis techniques. The results of this research show that the use of the Canva application media in learning English advertising texts was considered effective and interesting by 100% of the students who were research subjects. Students easily understand advertising learning text material after using Canva and increase student involvement in the learning process.
“THE IMPACT OF FILM AND SERIES SUBTITLES ON STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES” Riska Sari; Nurul Nisa; Ratu Yulianti Natsir; Sitti Maryam Hamid
Teaching English and Language Learning English Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): July
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36085/telle.v5i2.8667

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This study aims to investigate the relationship between the use of film subtitles and students’ translation ability. A quantitative approach with a correlational design was employed, involving 31 students from the English Language Education program who had been exposed to translation theory and regularly watched foreign-language films with subtitles. The data were collected using a closed-ended questionnaire in the form of a Likert scale, consisting of 20 items that measured both the frequency of subtitle use and translation ability. After testing for normality, the data were analyzed using Spearman’s rank correlation due to its ordinal nature. The results revealed a moderate positive correlation (r = 0.449) between the use of subtitles and translation ability, with a significance value of 0.013 (p < 0.05), indicating a statistically significant relationship. These findings suggest that subtitles can serve as an effective medium to support language learning, especially in enhancing students’ understanding of vocabulary, sentence structure, and context in translation. This study highlights the potential of integrating multimedia tools like film subtitles into language education to improve students' translation competence.
Investigating The Effects of Self-Directed Dialogue on Freshman English Learners Speaking Power in Expressing Opinions Masita; Sitti Maryam Hamid; Junaid
English Language Teaching Methodology Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): English Language Teaching Method
Publisher : FKIP Unismuh Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56983/eltm.v6i1.1962

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Speaking proficiency is a crucial productive competence for students of English Language Education; however, first-year learners often experience difficulties in articulating opinions orally due to limited opportunities for autonomous practice and high levels of speaking anxiety. Although previous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of self-directed dialogue in enhancing speaking skills, research specifically addressing freshman learners during their critical transition period remains limited, particularly in EFL contexts with minimal out-of-class English exposure. This study aims to investigate whether and how the use of self-directed dialogue influences freshman English learners’ speaking performance in terms of fluency and accuracy. Adopting a qualitative case study design, this research involved fifteen first-semester students enrolled in the English Education Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar in the 2025/2026 academic year. Data were collected through participatory observation and semi-structured interviews and analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive framework. The findings indicate that self-directed dialogue contributes to improvements in speaking fluency, as reflected in reduced pauses, increased spontaneity, and clearer sentence structuring, as well as in speaking accuracy, including improved vocabulary use, sentence formation, and pronunciation. In addition, the practice fosters learner autonomy and self-confidence, supporting students’ adjustment during the transition to higher education. These findings highlight the role of self-directed dialogue as a pedagogical bridge that integrates linguistic development and learner adjustment, offering a contextually relevant contribution to EFL pedagogy. In conclusion, self-directed dialogue serves as an effective complementary strategy to support freshman learners’ speaking development, particularly in facilitating their transition toward more autonomous learning.
An Analysis on The Quality of Reading Materials Using Textbook at The Ninth Grade Of Junior High School A. Mudrikatul Adawiyah; Hasnawati Latief; Sitti Maryam Hamid
Journal of Language Testing and Assessment Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Language Testing and Assessment (JLTA)
Publisher : FKIP Unismuh Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56983/jlta.v6i1.554

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Textbooks play a pivotal role in supporting English language learning; therefore, evaluating their quality is essential to ensure alignment with current curriculum standards. This study examines the ninth-grade English textbook Think Globally, Act Locally, published by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, to assess its content and language quality based on the National Education Standards Agency (BSNP) criteria. Employing a qualitative descriptive design with document analysis, the study identifies the textbook's strengths, including its contextualized learning materials, extensive reading activities, and engaging visual presentation. The findings reveal that the textbook achieves a content suitability score of 78.12% and a language feasibility score of 75%, indicating that it generally meets BSNP standards. This study contributes empirical evidence on the quality of government-issued English textbooks and provides valuable insights for teachers, curriculum developers, and policymakers in selecting and improving instructional materials.