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The use of point counterpoint strategy in teaching EFL students’ writing skill at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 5 Bireun Abdullah Abdullah; Usman Kasim; Saiful Marhaban
English Education Journal Vol 12, No 3 (2021)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/eej.v12i3.19275

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This study aimed to find out the use of point-counterpoint strategy to improve students’ writing skills on discussion text for the second-grade students of Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 5 Bireuen. This research used a quantitative method. The research subjects were 42 students from XI MIPA 1 and  MIPA 2. Class XI MIPA 1 was an experimental group and Class XI MIPA 2 was a control group. Both classes were selected for students’ equal ability. The instruments used to collect the data were tests; pretest and posttest and questionnaire. The writing test was used for pretest and post-test. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistic to find the mean scores of the two classes. The mean score of the pretest in the experimental class was 63.61 and the mean score of the posttest in the experimental class was 77. Meanwhile, the mean score of the pretest in the control class was 63.80 and the mean score of the posttest in the control class was 74.47. The  mean score of the experimental class was higher than the control class. Accordingly, the hypothesis of this research was accepted. In the questionnaire, the researchers found that almost all students choose “agree” toward the Point-Counterpoint strategy in writing discussion text.
The strategies applied by teachers in teaching speaking Maryanti Maryanti; Sofyan Abdul Gani; Saiful Marhaban
English Education Journal Vol 12, No 3 (2021)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/eej.v12i3.19080

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The teaching of English is very important for young learners in the era of industry 4.0. A successful teacher is largely determined by the strategies he/she uses in the learning process. The students in SMP Negeri 1 Sabang were very interested in speaking English. They had won many events in English speaking competitions and mostly reached a good score on speaking test. This research was conducted to find out the strategies used, problems, and the solutions faced by the teachers during a teaching process at SMP Negeri 1 Kota Sabang. The research method of this study is descriptive qualitative by employing observation and interview guide sheets as the research instruments. The participants of this research were three English teachers at SMP Negeri 1 Sabang. The results show that the teachers used various kinds of strategies in teaching speaking; role-play, picture describing, interview, and simulations. It was also found that there were five obstacles during the teaching process; some students disturb their friends,  ignore the learning process, bully their friends, lack in vocabulary, and possess limited teaching and learning duration. The solutions in solving the problems show that the teachers use four approaches to solve the problems: teachers maximized student's centered, motivated deeply and sustainably, provided a new vocabulary, and extra time online. It is suggested that English teachers should always find new ideas, strategies, or techniques in teaching-learning so that students are interested in taking part actively in the learning process.
STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES AND CHALLENGES IN ENGLISH SPEECH PROGRAM Miftahul Jannah; Bustami Usman; Saiful Marhaban
English Education Journal Vol 11, No 4 (2020)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

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The purpose of this mixed method research is to describe the students’ perspectives, the students’ challenges and how they overcome those challenges in English speech program. Approximately 68 students filled the questionnaires and 15 of them were selected for the interview. The instruments used in this study were a closed ended questionnaire consisting of 22 questions adapted from the public speaking competence rubric proposed by Schreiber, Paul and Shibley (2012) and the interview guideline adapted from Abubakar, Atmowardoyo and Korompot (2017). The findings of the study revealed that the English speech program was an essential program to increase the students’ speaking ability (65%). Moreover, the program gave advantages to the students (51%). It also found out that the program mostly challenged the students to choose the appropriate topic to the audience (69%) and to use good language (59%). From the interview, it found out that the students made the following efforts to overcome the challenges, namely making independent preparation for the performance, doing practice with friends and having consultation with classroom coordinators.
An investigation on using teaching media in teaching speaking skill Fitri Marhamah; Asnawi Muslem; Saiful Marhaban
English Education Journal Vol 13, No 1 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/eej.v13i1.23147

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Teaching media is a mode and learning messages to students that can help teachers to improve students’ learning achievement. This study aimed at finding kinds of the teaching media used by teacher in teaching speaking skill and the obstacles that she encountered in using teaching media. This study is a qualitative study. There were one teacher and one online class meeting involved in this study. To collect the data, the researcher employed observation via Zoom Cloud Meeting recording and interview. The result of the study indicates that there are 8 of teaching media which are generally used by the teacher, comprising: Zoom application, WhatsApp group, Microsoft word and Microsoft PowerPoint, video, YouTube, whiteboard, and course book. The teacher faced the obstacles toward the difference background of students’ ability, the number of the students, the availability of network, and the teacher’s less attention in using teaching media. In short, the teacher should consider the appropriateness of teaching materials to the students’ level of intelligence because it will help them to understand the material successfully.
A review of Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) strategy in teaching reading comprehension Melisa Safitri; Saiful Marhaban; Nira Erdiana
English Education Journal Vol 13, No 2 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/eej.v13i2.25910

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The purpose of this study is to ascertain whether the Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) technique enhances students' reading comprehension. The data used in this study were gathered using a library research methodology. Some of the literature sources used in this study included books and journals. The steps involved in the data analysis technique are data identification from pertinent literature sources, location identification, data acquisition, data evaluation, and data incorporation into the research presentation. The findings of this study demonstrate that students' reading comprehension abilities increased after receiving treatment with the DRTA technique employing its three fundamental steps (Predicting, Reading, and Proving). The students' test results supported the findings, and the application of the DRTA technique can assist pupils in resolving their reading difficulties. In conclusion, the DRTA approach is regarded as a successful teaching method that helps raise students' reading comprehension abilities.
THE PATTERN OF UNDERGRADUATE THESIS BACKGROUND RHETORIC OF TWO UNIVERSITIES IN ACEH Imam Al Farisyi; Iskandar Abdul Samad; Saiful Marhaban
Premise: Journal of English Education and Applied Linguistics Vol 11, No 2 (2022): Premise Journal: e-ISSN 2442-482x, p-ISSN 2089-3345
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24127/pj.v11i2.4237

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This research examined the rhetorical pattern of thesis background, particularly the undergraduate scripts of English education department students. The purpose of the study is to find out the tendency of rhetorical patterns by students in writing thesis backgrounds.  The approach used in this study is a qualitative method. The researcher investigates twenty English education undergraduate scripts from UIN Ar-Raniry and Syiah Kuala University. To collect the data, documentation of undergraduate thesis background was used as the instrument. The data were collected   from the electronic   repository   thesis  and  dissertation   from  both universities.  Then, the researcher examined the data based on the framework  of Swales’s CARS model (2004). The results of this research revealed that the undergraduate  students of English departments have similar rhetorical patterns in the thesis background. Furthermore, the research identified the cyclical pattern which showed that the students tend to repeat the cycle. Students tend to use the first language style that led the students to write circumstantially to deliver their points in the thesis background.  In conclusion,  the rhetorical  pattern of the thesis background used by students is compatible with the theoretical framework. Bearing the problems in mind, this research has implication on the students majoring in English Education to employ more effective rhetorical patterns in the background of undergraduate scripts crafted in English.
The Effect of Digtogloss Technique on Students’ Writing Skill Safinatun Najjah; Saiful Marhaban; Tengku Maya Silviyanti
Research in English and Education Journal Vol 6, No 3 (2021): August 2021
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

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Writing is one of the language skills that is considered hard to master by students. Based on the preliminary research that was done at Mtsn 8 Aceh Besar, it revealed that the students’ average score in writing were still low. Therefore, in order to help students to improve their writing skill, dictogloss technique which was introduced by Wajnryb in 1990 is claimed as a technique which gave good effect on students’ writing skill. The objective of this research is to find out the effect of dictogloss technique on students’ writing skill using library research as the method of the research. Thus, the data was collected from previous studies related to dictogloss technique and paraphrased to get information about dictogloss technique. Based on the result of this research, it showed that dictogloss technique had positive effect on students’ writing skill. Moreover, several studies revealed that the students gave positive attitudes towards the use of dictogloss technique. In addition, dictogloss technique also encouraged and motivated students during the process of teaching and learning. 
THE EFFECT OF STUDY FROM HOME (SFH) IMPLEMENTATION AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL Wardani Dwi Wihastyanang; Indra Perdana; Saiful Marhaban
JEELL (Journal of English Education, Linguistics and Literature) English Department of STKIP PGRI Jombang Vol 9, No 1 (2022)
Publisher : STKIP PGRI Jombang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32682/jeell.v9i1.2563

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This research was conducted with the aim of obtaining information about the impact of the spread of Covid-19 on the implementation of Study From Home at the elementary level. As well as getting information about the effectiveness of the implementation of Study From Home at the elementary school level. This study uses a qualitative method by studying literature from several sources, both print and electronic media, as well as online books and journals. Journal searches were carried out through Google Scholar with the keywords "Impact of Covid" and "Implementation of Study From Home". Then selected with the criteria that there are discussions related to the impact of Covid and the implementation of SFH. The research technique used is documentation and data analysis techniques, namely data collection, data reduction, data display and conclusion drawing.
Written corrective feedback across different levels of EFL students’ academic writing proficiency: Outcomes and implications Suhartawan Budianto; Teguh Sulistyo; Oktavia Widiastuti; Dwi Fita Heriyawati; Saiful Marhaban
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 7, No 2 (2020)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (519.867 KB) | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v7i2.16569

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This current research aimed at finding out the impact of different feedback modes, that is indirect corrective feedback and direct corrective feedback, on the writing proficiency of EFL students at the university level. Direct and indirect corrective feedbacks were provided by covering global and local aspects of writing together. This study reported on a 14-week study with 63 students majoring in the English Education Department of an outstanding university in Surabaya, Indonesia. The pre-test was given to 35 students that belonged to a high proficiency level group, whereas 28 students belonged to the low proficiency level. The proficiency level was used to examine whether the corrective feedback was effective for certain levels of learners’ proficiency. An experimental design was run to examine whether there was a noteworthy different impact of direct corrective feedback (DCF) and indirect corrective feedback (ICF) on descriptive essays produced by EFL students. Two groups of participants, DCF group and ICF group, wrote eight topics in which each was treated using different feedback. The results revealed that the DCF is more powerful than ICF and contributes significantly to improve students’ EFL writing, regardless of the students’ level of proficiency (high or low). The outcomes of DCF and ICF in the EFL writing process that do not depend on proficiency level indicates that the use of DCF and ICF is not influenced by proficiency level. In other words, direct corrective feedback is advantageous for both low and high proficiency learners in EFL writing process.
The sustainable impacts of teacher action research on EFL teachers in Indonesia Yunita Puspitasari; Utami Widiati; Saiful Marhaban; Teguh Sulistyo; Rofiqoh Rofiqoh
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 8, No 3 (2021)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (505.691 KB) | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v8i3.21388

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Action research has been a prominent topic in continuous professional development literature. Studies have evidenced its potentials for teachers, but not many have discussed the sustainability of the research as a means of Teacher Professional Development (TPD) as well as its sustainable impact. Underpinning the issue of sustainability, the present study aims at investigating what factors made the teachers choose to continue conducting teacher action research, and what pedagogical and professional competences perceived changed as sustainable impacts of Teacher Action Research (TAR). This qualitative study with a phenomenological undertone adapted Seidman’s framework to conduct in-depth interviews with five English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers. The results showed that motivation and self-efficacy belief, institutional supports, and collaboration with academics/universities were essentials for sustainable engagement with the research. Pedagogically, the teachers increased their awareness of the students’ characteristics, knowledge of effective learning, and ability to carry out reflective teaching. In terms of professional competence, they felt very confident and were able to make more publications. This study implies that TAR is a model of TPD that is able to develop EFL teachers’ professionalism where they can establish a better practice and develop themselves as professionals and individuals on daily basis, without leaving their students.