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Teachers’ Perception on the Use of Problem-Based Learning for Teaching Reading Skills at Senior High School Ni Kadek Siska; Abdul Kamaru ddin; Moh Abraham Akbar Eisenring; Rofiqoh Rofiqoh
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 4 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i4.2493

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This study examined teachers’ perceptions of the implementation of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in teaching reading skills. Many students still struggle to comprehend texts and demonstrate low motivation during reading activities. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is considered a suitable approach to support student-centered learning within the Merdeka Curriculum. While previous studies have discussed the effectiveness of PBL, research specifically exploring teachers’ perceptions of PBL implementation in teaching reading skills at the senior high school level remains limited. This study employed a qualitative research design. Data were collected through classroom observations and semi-structured interviews with three English teachers. The data were analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña model, which includes data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The observation data supported the interview findings and demonstrated consistency between teachers’ perceptions and classroom teaching practices. The findings indicated that teachers held positive perceptions of PBL because this method improved students’ engagement, reading comprehension, motivation, and critical thinking skills. However, several challenges, such as time constraints and differences in students’ abilities, were also identified. Overall, the implementation of PBL was considered an effective and authentic approach to supporting the development of students’ reading skills in the context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education when accompanied by appropriate instructional guidance in classroom practices.
The Influence of Self Awareness Towards Speaking Ability of The Tenth Grader of SMKN 1 Ampana Tete Siti Umaira; Rofiqoh Rofiqoh; Mashuri Mashuri
Sintuwu Maroso Journal of English Teaching Vol 10 No 2 (2025): Sintuwu Maroso Journal of English Teaching
Publisher : Universitas Sintuwu Maroso

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71127/2829-9426.705

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Abstract: The objectives of this research are to find out the influence of self-awareness towards the speaking ability of tenth- grade students and to find out the student’s ability in speaking English. The method of this research was quantitative research with a correlation design. The population of this research was the tenth-grade students of SMK Negeri 1 Ampana Tete. The total number of the students was 78 students. There were two classes, involved one class consisted of 30 students. The sample was selected by using a purposive sampling technique. The data collection was began with the speaking test. Then, the students were asked to answer a questionnaire. After obtaining the data, the researcher analyzed the data using a Pearson Product Moment correlation method that examined the correlation between the two variables. The findings in this research show from 30 respondents there are; 80% of the students had high Self- awareness, and 17% of the students had low Self-awareness. The result of the mean score of the speaking student’s score is 43. It means that students had a poor ability to speak English. The result of the correlation between Self-awareness and speaking ability is very low, it means that there is almost no influence between self-awareness and speaking ability of the tenth grade students of SMK Negeri 1 Ampana Tete.
Improving Reading Comprehension Of The Eighth Grade Students At SMP Saraswati Tolai Through Skimming Strategy Made Rani Arpiani; Rofiqoh Rofiqoh; Mashuri Mashuri; Afrillia Anggreni
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 11, No 3 (2025): September 2025
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2025.v11i3.9608

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The objective of this research is to prove the whether or not the use of skimming stategy improve the reading comprehension of grade eight students at SMP Saraswati Tolai. This research applied a quasi-experimental research design. The population of this research was grade eight students of SMP Saraswati Tolai. The sample of this research was selected by using purposive random sampling technique. The sample were class VIII A as the experimental group and class VIII B as the control group. These groups were given pre-test and post-test. The data were analyzed statistically in order to know the significant difference of the pre-test and post-test. The result showed the students' mean score of the experimental group on the pre-test and post-test are 39.35 and 50.53. The students' mean score of the control group on pre-test and post-test are 40.10 and 44.78. Consulting to the t- table value by applying degree of freedom (df) (31+32-2= 61) and 0.05 level of significance, the researcher found that the value of t-counted (8.94) is higher than t-table (2.005) causing the hypothesis accepted. It means that the implementation of skimming technique can significantly improve reading comprehension of grade eight students at SMP Saraswati Tolai.                                                        Keywords: improve reading comprehension, descriptive text, skimming strategy. 
Correlation Between Listening to Music, Emotion Regulation, and Learning Focus Among English Education Study Program Students at Tadulako University Nuriyana Putri; Rofiqoh Rofiqoh; Wahyudin Wahyudin; Afrillia Anggreni
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 4 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i4.3038

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Listening to music has become a common learning strategy among university students because it may support emotional well-being and concentration during academic activities. However, previous studies have mainly examined the relationship between music listening and emotion regulation or learning focus separately, leaving the correlation among these three variables insufficiently explored, particularly in English language learning contexts. This study aimed to examine the correlation between listening to music, emotion regulation, and learning focus among students of the English Education Study Program at Tadulako University. A quantitative correlational design involving 40 students selected through purposive sampling was employed. Data were collected using a 36-item researcher-developed questionnaire based on indicators of music-listening behavior, emotion regulation, and learning focus derived from relevant theoretical frameworks. The instrument was administered using a Likert scale and analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Shapiro–Wilk normality test, and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation. The findings revealed a very strong positive correlation between listening to music and emotion regulation (r = 0.919, p .001), a moderate positive correlation between listening to music and learning focus (r = 0.524, p = .001), and a weak positive but statistically insignificant correlation between emotion regulation and learning focus (r = 0.261, p = .104). The findings suggest that listening to music is positively associated with students’ emotional regulation and learning focus during English learning activities.
Students’ difficulties pronouncing vocabulary mastery of second semester in english department at university students Moh Firmansyah; Dewi Ismu Purwaningsih; Rofiqoh Rofiqoh; Selviani Selviani
Jurnal Madako Education Vol 9 No 1 (2023): Juni
Publisher : Universitas Madako Tolitoli

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56630/jme.v9i1.464

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The research objective is to discover the students' vocabulary mastery difficulties. The method applied was descriptive qualitative. The sample of this research was class B students in 2 semesters at Madako University, and the data were obtained from interviews. The researcher took five students as a sample. The result of this research showed that students have difficulties in pronouncing the vocabulary. The students lack the self-confidence to pronounce the vocabulary because they fear producing it incorrectly. They feel too lazy to learn a new vocabulary, and the students have difficulties pronouncing the new words because the written and pronunciation are different. This research was conducted on students of the second semester class B in the English Department at Madako University, who have enough self-confidence in pronouncing the vocabulary because they are afraid to produce it incorrectly, they also feel lazy to learn new vocabulary because they did not know how to pronounce words correctly, and the written words and the pronunciation were totally different. Doing more practice and always being guided by the lecturer when practicing will help them solve their difficulties in mastering vocabulary.