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Exploring Key Factors and Solutions for English Academic Text Reading Difficulties among Elementary Teacher Education Students Kaltsum, Honest Ummi; Utami, Ratnasari Diah; Desstya, Anatri; Herliana, Shella; Pitaloka, Sinta Diah Ayu
Mimbar Sekolah Dasar Vol 12, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53400/mimbar-sd.v12i4.94748

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English academic reading is an essential skill for undergraduates both in English major students and non-English major students. However, many non-English major students, particularly Indonesian Elementary Teacher Education (ETE) students, face significant challenges in comprehending academic English texts. This qualitative study explores the core causes of these difficulties, focusing on linguistic, psychological, environmental, and reading experience factors. Data were collected via interviews with lecturers and students and through focus group discussions (FGDs) to identify potential solutions. Results indicate that linguistic challenges, including academic vocabulary and grammar, and psychological barriers like reading anxiety, are primary obstacles. Although students have access to a conducive learning environment, their reading habits remain limited, averaging only one to three times per week. To address these issues, the study suggests increasing reading frequency and vocabulary mastery[2.1][HH2.2]. Additionally, strategies such as intensive and extensive reading practices, vocabulary development, and skimming and scanning techniques are recommended to improve comprehension. The study concludes by recommending contextually appropriate strategies to enhance academic literacy and foster more effective reading skills among ETE students.
Development of a Natural and Social Sciences Learning Model Based on Socio Scientific Issues to Strengthen Scientific Literacy of Islamic Elementary School Students Anatri Desstya; Ika Candra Sayekti; Fitri Puji Rahmawati; Yulia Maftuhah Hidayati; Honest Ummi Kaltsum; Yogi Muthohir Zuhad Mahya; Shafa Joyce Putri Kamila; Nur Ahlul Khotimah; Nita Fidyastuti; Alfina Mutiara Diaz
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 10 No 11 (2024): November
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v10i11.9094

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Science learning in the independent curriculum seems to still stand alone, is oriented cognitive learning outcomes, does not relate to social issues, and is not yet oriented towards scientific literacy. In the field, there is no yet available natural and social science learning model framework that structurally involved social, ethical and moral issues, through a Socio Scientific Issues (SSI) approach that is applicable to educational practitioners. This research aims to produce a framework for a natural and social science (IPAS) learning model based on Socio Scientific Issues (SSI) approach to strengthen students' scientific literacy in elementary school. This Design Based Research (DBR) was carried out through stages problem identification and analysis; design; testing and evaluation); and reflection. This research involved teachers and students of grade IV Islamic elementary schools in Kartasura, Sukoharjo, were taken using purposive sampling. The model validity test was carried out by experts in the fields of learning models, content and language. The resulting IPAS learning model based on Socio Scientific Issues (SSI) approach framework has a validity of 99.2% (very valid) and a learning tool of 96.5% (very valid). This model is very practical to implement (score 86%), and is quite effective in strengthening the scientific literacy of elementary school students. This model is suitable for application at other elementary school levels in a wider scope, with careful planning in terms of infrastructure and time management.
EFEKTIVITAS PROBLEM BASED LEARNING PADA PEMBELAJARAN CERITA BAHASA INDONESIA TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA SD Ade Erita Maulina; Honest Ummi Kaltsum
JS (JURNAL SEKOLAH) Vol. 10 No. 3 (2026): JUNI 2026
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/k2z1xy75

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Abstract: Critical thinking ability is a skill that students must have in learning Indonesian. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model in improving students' critical thinking skills in learning Indonesian story material at SD Muhammadiyah Alam Surya Mentari. The study used a quasi-experimental method with a Nonequivalent Control Group Design involving two classes, namely the experimental class given PBL treatment and the control class using conventional learning. Data collection was carried out through pretest, posttest, observation, and documentation. The results showed that the average posttest score of the experimental class (79.5) was higher than the control class (64.25). The t-test showed a Sig. value <0.05, which means there was a significant difference between the two groups. The N-Gain analysis also showed an increase in the medium-high category for the experimental class, while the control class was in the low-medium category. Thus, the Problem Based Learning model is proven to be effective in improving students' critical thinking skills in learning Indonesian. Keyword: Problem Based Learning, Critical Thinking Skills, Indonesian Language Learning   Abstrak: Kemampuan berpikir kritis merupakan keterampilan yang harus dimiliki siswa dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efektivitas model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL) dalam meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa pada pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia materi cerita di SD Muhammadiyah Alam Surya Mentari. Penelitian menggunakan metode quasi experimental dengan desain Nonequivalent Control Group Design melibatkan dua kelas, yaitu kelas eksperimen yang diberi perlakuan PBL dan kelas kontrol yang menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui pretest, posttest, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai rata-rata posttest kelas eksperimen (79,5) lebih tinggi dibandingkan kelas kontrol (64,25). Uji-t menunjukkan nilai Sig. < 0,05 yang berarti terdapat perbedaan signifikan antara kedua kelompok. Analisis N-Gain juga menunjukkan peningkatan pada kategori sedang–tinggi untuk kelas eksperimen, sementara kelas kontrol berada pada kategori rendah–sedang. Dengan demikian, model Problem Based Learning terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa pada pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia. Kata Kunci: Problem Based Learning, Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis, Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia  
Co-Authors Ade Erita Maulina Adimas Khoirul Amala Afrin Puspasari Aisyara Zalzabila Alfia Nailis Sa’adah Alfina Mutiara Diaz Amala, Adimas Khoirul Amalia, Ulya Putri Anatri Desstya Andina Widhayanti Anggun Bintang Cantina Putri Pitono Angraini, Galuh Karmilia Arum Listyawati Aulia Kharismawati Ayu Krisma Nursuci Ayu Putri Ivana Ayu, Dinda Puspita Azani, Azzahra Putri Azmil, Isna Amalia CHOIRUN NISA Dika Adi Krisnawan Dika Adi Krisnawan, Dika Adi Dina Mutlifah Doni Ferdiansyah Endang Triwahyuni Ericha Oktaviani Fadillah, Retno Faiza Alvi Millati Farida Kurnia Utami Faridatun Nashiroh Fauzy, Ibrahim Fillia, Ayu Firyal Naufali Muttaqin Fitri Puji Rahmawati Fitria Desy Dwi Kisardi Putri Fristayana, Lollita Galuh Karmilia Angraini Gita Ulfi Noorachman Hartanto, Nizar Hasti Arum Nastiti Herliana, Shella Heru Setyawan Heru Setyawan Ika Candra Sayekti Ika Irmawati Imam Mujahid Intan Putri Rahmania Irma Arifah Irmawati, Ika Kharismawati, Aulia Khotimah, Nur Ahlul Luthfi Dhiyaul Auliyah Mahya, Yogi Muthohir Zuhad Maskur Huda Meyda Rohaniah Minsih Muh Jauhar Navis Muhamad Taufik Hidayat Mutlifah, Dina Nilung Arum Kinanti Ningrum, Zahra Puspita Nita Fidyastuti Novia Kusumaningrum Novia Kusumaningrum Noviana Wijayanti Noviana Wijayanti, Noviana Nur Ahlul Khotimah Nursuci, Ayu Krisma Pinasthika, Rentah Puguh Pitaloka, Sinta Diah Ayu Puspasari, Afrin Qaulan Syadida Qonita, Farra Risti Rahayu, Resta Indah Raisia, Alifah Ratnasari Diah U Ratnasari Diah U, Ratnasari Ratnasari Diah Utami Rentah Puguh Pinasthika Rusnilawati Saputri, Ayunda Nadea Sari, Dina Mulia Permata Shafa Joyce Putri Kamila Sholehah, Balqis Putri Nuryanti Siti Nur Rohmah Syadida, Qaulan Tadzkiroh, Ummi Tansa Giri Asmaniah Taqiya Dipsatara Titisari, Alifah Dian Uslan Utami, Farida Kurnia Vina Vindya Sari Affandi Widhayanti, Andina Wili Astuti Wulandari, Alfiah Sri Murni Yanti Haryanti Yanuar Presti Wahyu Puspitaningtyas Yogi Muthohir Zuhad Mahya Yulia Maftuhah Hidayati