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Journal : International Journal of Transdisciplinary Knowledge

EFL Students’ Perceptions of The Benefits of Project-Based Learning in Translation Class Diah Astuti; Suhartini Syukri; Sitti Nurfaidah; Dewi Atikah
International Journal of Transdisciplinary Knowledge Vol 2, No 1, July 2021
Publisher : IAIN Kendari

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (904.432 KB) | DOI: 10.31332/ijtk.v2i1.3

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This study aims to describe students’ perceptions of the benefits of project-based learning in translation class. The project focuses on the students’ perceptions and the benefits of translation project. The research method uses a qualitative approach with descriptive data analysis technique. The participants of this study consist of 25 university students. The qualitative data were analyzed by questionnaire and students’ reflection adopted from Siregar (2018). The results of the research revealed that the students’ responded positively to the benefits of PBL in Translation Class. It further shows that the project-based learning model can train creative thinking, collaboration, English skills improvement, and challenging hence it is suitable to be applied in Translation class
The Benefits and Challenges of Group Discussion in Syntax Project Suhartini Syukri; A Magfira; Abdul Halim; Dewi Atikah
International Journal of Transdisciplinary Knowledge Vol 2, No 1, July 2021
Publisher : IAIN Kendari

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (688.29 KB) | DOI: 10.31332/ijtk.v2i1.5

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In the frame of qualitative research, this study aims to know the benefits and challenges of group discussion in Syntax project for students in EFL context in accomplishing Syntax project. The participants of this study consist of 25 students from the students of Syntax class in one of the higher educations in Kendari. The qualitative data were analyzed by questionnaire and students’ interview. The results of the research revealed that the students’ responded positively to the group discussion activity. It indicated this activity can improve students’ confidence and communication skills. Nevertheless, the students found it challenging in terms of the time allocation to finish the project as they cannot manage their time to finish the project well
Critical Incident Technique in Teaching EFL Writing: A Study at One of Public Schools in Southeast Sulawesi Abd Haris Takulani; Dewi Atikah; Diah Astuti
International Journal of Transdisciplinary Knowledge Vol 2, No 2, December 2021
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This study aims to quantitatively investigate the effect of Critical Incidents Technique on students’ writing aspects, particularly vocabulary, language use, and mechanics. The design of this research is pre-experimental one group pre-test and post-test design. The sample of this study was taken through purposive sampling based on the students’ writing score in EFL class. The students’ writing aspect was successfully improved through Critical Incident Technique (CIT) based on the writing score. This can be seen on the students’ mean score in three aspects of writing in pre-test was 48,39, while the students’ mean score in post-test was 81,50. There were 33,11 points differences between the students’ mean score in pre-test and post-test. This implies that students’ writing in content, organization, vocabulary, language use, and mechanic aspects can be improved using CIT. Although this research employs only quantitative design, it is recommended to have further investigation using qualitative study.