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The Effect of Mnemonic Technique Toward Students’ Vocabulary Mastery at 8th Grade of MTsM Lawang Tigo Balai Desi Khairani; Merry Prima Dewi; Irwandi Irwandi; Widya Syafitri
Journal on Teacher Education Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Journal on Teacher Education
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jote.v5i2.21241

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menemukan pengaruh penggunaan teknik Mnemonic terhadap penguasaan kosakata siswa kelas 8. Penelitian ini dilakukan di MTs Muhammadiyah Lawang Tigo Balai. Terdapat beberapa pemasalahan yang ditemukan oleh penulis, diantaranya pertama, siswa sulit untuk mengingat makna dari kata-kata. Kedua, siswa sulit mengeja kata dan mereka tidak tahu bagaimana pengucapannya. Ketiga, siswa hanya mengingat kata tersebut saat berada didalam kelas, tapi setelah itu kadang-kadang mereka lupa apa yang telah mereka pelajari. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah ada pengaruh yang signifikan dalam penggunaan teknik Mnemonic terhadap penguasaan kosakata pada siswa kelas 8 MTs Muhammadiyah Lawang Tigo Balai. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan dalam penggunaan teknik Mnemonic terhadap penguasaan kosa kata siswa serta terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan dalam penguasaan kosa kata siswa antara siswa yang diajar menggunakan teknik mnemonic dan siswa yang tidak diajar menggunakan teknik mnemonic.
Bridging Classrooms and Careers: Exploring Students' Perspectives on English for Specific Purposes Instruction Widya Syafitri; Febria Sri Artika; Muthia Rahman; Cantika Atma Triannisa
AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 17, No 2 (2025): JUNE 2025
Publisher : STAI Hubbulwathan Duri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35445/alishlah.v17i2.6889

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Globalization has heightened the need for English proficiency in specialized fields such as economics, hotel management, and tourism. English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses aim to equip students with relevant language skills, but questions remain about their effectiveness and alignment with industry needs. This study investigates students’ perceptions of ESP course design and delivery across five universities in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Data were collected through surveys and interviews with 108 students, focusing on course credit hours, instructional materials, teaching strategies, and the use of technology. Findings show that 65% of students preferred interactive methods, such as simulations and case studies, over traditional lectures. Students also emphasized the need for more practical writing tasks and role-playing opportunities. Limited access to technological tools, including virtual trading platforms, was identified as a barrier to effective learning. Using Activity Theory, the study examines the interplay between students, instructional tools, institutional rules, and learning goals. It highlights challenges such as insufficient credit hours and unequal access to technology. Interactive methods and collaborative tasks emerged as effective strategies for building job-relevant language skills. Enhancing ESP programs requires increasing credit hours, integrating advanced technological tools, and aligning content with professional contexts. These recommendations aim to improve the impact of ESP education and better prepare students for global careers.
The Correlation Between Students’ Habit in Watching English Movies and Their Listening Skill at the Second Grade of SMAN 1 IV Koto Hanifah Fajriati; Loli Safitri; Widya Syafitri; Reflinda Reflinda
Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): April : Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Kinerja Dosen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/jupensi.v4i1.3393

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This research was aimed to find and describe the correlation between students’ habit in watching English movie (variable x) and their listening skill (variable y). This research was conducted at the second grade of SMAN 1 IV Koto Agam Regency by the reason of there were still a lot of students who thought that listening is a difficult skill to learn and had low score in listening. This problem occurred because the students were still lack of exposure to the English to provide them with a comprehensible input in acquire the language especially listening skill. Moreover, theories said that watching English movies as a habit could be beneficial and could provide an input to develop students’ listening skill. However, there were not all of the students who had watching movie habit got good score in listening. Nevertheless, there were some of the students who had watching movie habit and got good score in listening. The method used in this research was quantitative method with the correlational design. The population of the research was all of the students from eleventh grade at SMAN 1 IV Koto and the sample was consisted of 33 students. The sample was taken by using random sampling technique. The instruments that were used in this research was questionnaire for measuring the students’ habit in watching English movie and listening comprehension test for measuring students’ listening skill. The researcher used Product Moment Correlation to see if there was any correlation between the two variables.The result showed that the value of correlation coefficient (rxy) was 0.223 which means that there was a positive low correlation between the variable x and variable y. Furthermore, the hypothesis testing showed that the index value rxy was lower than the index value of rt (0.223<0.355) which means that the H0 (null hypothesis) was accepted and Ha was rejected. Thus, there was unsignificant correlation between the variable x and variable y. However, this result may have been affected by internal threats. The students used of subtitle while watching movie was quite high which may prevent them to optimally receive the inputs and acquire the language especially listening skill.
Students’ Satisfaction on Learning TEFL Subject at Fifth Semester English Education Study Program in IAIN Bukittinggi Lisa Indria Putri; Widya Syafitri
Journal of English as A Foreign Language Teaching and Research Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): March Volume
Publisher : Magister Program of English Education, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Mulawarman

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/jefltr.v1i1.449

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This study aims to determine student satisfaction in the TEFL learning process. This type of research is a quantitative descriptive study. The total population was 121 students and the research sample was 31 students in the fifth semester of English education at IAIN Bukittinggi and simple random sampling was used as a research sampling technique. Data were collected using a questionnaire. Based on the results of the study, the student satisfaction in implementing TEFL learning on good teaching items showed that students were satisfied (good) with the learning. Based on the results of this study it can be concluded that the fifth semester English students at IAIN Bukittinggi are already satisfied with the TEFL learning.
Faith, Language, and Technology: Developing a Multimodal ESP Textbook for Islamic Education Widya Syafitri; Merry Prima Dewi; Hilma Pami Putri; Nayara Syafrianti Putri
Datokarama English Education Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): January-June
Publisher : English Tadris Department, Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Faculty, Datokarama State Islamic University Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24239/dee.v7i1.152

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English textbooks in Islamic higher education often lack contextual relevance and multimodal features essential for English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instruction. This study developed and evaluated a multimodal ESP textbook integrating Islamic values and digital literacy, in alignment with the institutional vision of UIN Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi. An R&D design was employed. Practicality was assessed via a validated questionnaire (Cronbach's α = 0.87); effectiveness was measured through pre- and post-test scores analyzed using an independent samples t-test. Seventy-six students were assigned to an experimental group (n = 40) using the self-developed textbook and a control group (n = 36) using conventional materials across six weeks (100 min each). Pre-test results confirmed baseline equivalence (p > 0.05). The textbook achieved a high practicality rating (M = 4.25; 85.09%). Post-test scores showed a significant group difference (t = 7.496, p < 0.05), with the experimental group outperforming the control group (M = 77.93 vs. 56.06). Effect size was large (Cohen's d = 1.96). The self-developed multimodal ESP textbook is both practical and effective for Islamic Education study program students. Findings support faith-integrated multimodal design as a worthwhile approach for ESP curriculum development in Islamic higher education. Future research should explore long-term retention and cross-institutional replication.
TEACHING METHODS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AS PREDICTORS OF STUDENT SATISFACTION IN ENGLISH FOR HOTEL AND TOURISM COURSE Widya Syafitri; Elsi Amiza; Khairiyati Wazaki
JEE (Journal of English Education) Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): JEE (Journal of English Education)
Publisher : English Study Program University of Pasir Pengaraian

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30606/jee.v12i1.4466

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Student satisfaction is increasingly recognised as a key measure of instructional quality in English for Specific Purposes (ESP), yet empirical studies examining its predictors in tourism education remain scarce. This study investigates how teaching methods and teaching materials relate to student satisfaction in an English for Hotel and Tourism course at a Indonesian Islamic university. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were gathered from 23 students within a small sample context through a Likert-scale questionnaire. Non-normal data distribution (Kolmogorov–Smirnov and Shapiro–Wilk, p < 0.05) warranted the use of Spearman Rank Correlation and Multiple Correlation Analysis. Results show strong correlations between teaching methods and student satisfaction (r = 0.829, p < 0.05), between teaching materials and student satisfaction (r = 0.788, p < 0.05), and a combined effect of R = 0.838. These findings indicate that contextualized pedagogy and industry-relevant materials are decisive drivers of learner satisfaction, with implications for ESP curriculum design in vocational tourism education.
Pemberdayaan Keramba Ikan Di Jorong Gasang Untuk Meningkatkan Produktivitas Dan Ketahanan Ekonomi Warga Maninjau Keni Savina; Widya Syafitri
Tanmiyah Impact: Islamic Economics & Business Service Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Maret 2025
Publisher : Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Islam

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Budidaya ikan dengan sistem keramba merupakan salah satu sumber penghidupan utama masyarakat Jorong Gasang. Namun, pengelolaan tradisional yang diterapkan saat ini masih membatasi produktivitas dan pendapatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kondisi operasional keramba ikan serta mendeskripsikan upaya pemberdayaan masyarakat untuk meningkatkan produktivitas dan keberlanjutan budidaya. Metode yang digunakan bersifat kualitatif, meliputi observasi, wawancara, dan analisis SWOT, dengan data diperoleh dari petani ikan setempat dan pemangku kepentingan terkait. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan efektivitas budidaya keramba memerlukan inovasi teknologi sederhana, manajemen pakan yang efisien, serta perluasan akses pemasaran. Pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui pelatihan dan kolaborasi dengan lembaga terkait juga terbukti penting dalam optimalisasi sistem keramba. Dukungan kelembagaan dan infrastruktur yang memadai dapat memperkuat keberlanjutan jangka panjang. Dengan demikian, pendekatan terpadu yang menggabungkan teknologi, edukasi, dan kebijakan diperlukan untuk mentransformasi budidaya keramba tradisional menjadi sektor ekonomi yang tangguh di Jorong Gasang. Fish cage farming (keramba) is a primary livelihood source for the people of Jorong Gasang. However, the current traditional management limits productivity and income. This study aims to analyze the operational conditions of fish cages and describe community empowerment efforts to improve productivity and sustainability. A qualitative approach was employed, including observation, interviews, and SWOT analysis, with data collected from local fish farmers and relevant stakeholders. The results indicate that enhancing the effectiveness of fish cage farming requires simple technological innovations, efficient feed management, and expanded market access. Community empowerment through training and collaboration with relevant institutions is also crucial for optimizing the keramba system. Adequate institutional support and infrastructure can further ensure long-term sustainability. Therefore, an integrated approach combining technology, education, and policy is essential to transform traditional fish cage farming into a resilient economic sector in Jorong Gasang.
Penerapan Sapta Pesona Di Air Terjun Sarasah Maninjau Untuk Meningkatkan Kunjungan Wisatawan Lokal Okta Nur Anisa; Widya Syafitri
Tanmiyah Impact: Islamic Economics & Business Service Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Juni 2025
Publisher : Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Islam

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Penelitian ini membahas penerapan Sapta Pesona di Air Terjun Sarasah Maninjau sebagai upaya mendukung pengembangan pariwisata berkelanjutan sekaligus meningkatkan kualitas lingkungan dan layanan masyarakat. Sapta Pesona yang mencakup nilai Aman, Tertib, Bersih, Indah, Sejuk, Ramah, dan Kenangan diterapkan melalui sosialisasi, gotong royong membersihkan lingkungan, penghijauan, pengelolaan keamanan dan ketertiban, serta pelatihan pelayanan ramah bagi wisatawan. Metode penelitian menggunakan penelitian lapangan dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa penerapan Sapta Pesona berhasil meningkatkan kesadaran wisatawan akan pentingnya menjaga lingkungan sehingga tetap terjaga keasliannya. This study discusses the implementation of Sapta Pesona at Sarasah Maninjau Waterfall as an effort to support sustainable tourism development and improve the quality of the environment and community services. Sapta Pesona, which includes the values of Safe, Orderly, Clean, Beautiful, Cool, Friendly, and Memorable, is implemented through socialization, community-based environmental cleaning, reforestation, security and order management, and friendly service training for tourists. The research method used is field research with a qualitative descriptive approach. The results indicate that the implementation of Sapta Pesona successfully increases tourists’ awareness of the importance of preserving the environment so that it remains in its original condition.
MENERJEMAHKAN “RANTAU DEN PAJAUH”: PERUBAHAN MAKNA BUDAYA DAN IDEOLOGI TERJEMAHAN DALAM TERJEMAHAN AI GOOGLE Yulia Oktafia Jasman; Veni Roza; Widya Syafitri
ELP (Journal of English Language Pedagogy) Vol. 11 No. 2 (2026): ELP (Journal of English Language Pedagogy)
Publisher : Universitas Mahaputra Muhammad Yamin

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36665/elp.v11i2.1197

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        This study examines translation ideology and cultural meaning shifts in the Minangkabau song Rantau Den Pajauah translated into English using Google Translate. The study used a qualitative descriptive method with 20 lyric lines as the primary data. Each source line was compared with its English output and classified using Molina and Hurtado Albir’s translation technique framework, cultural meaning shift analysis, and Venuti’s concepts of domestication and foreignization. The findings show that literal translation is the most frequent technique, appearing in 7 of 20 lines. Adaptation appears in 5 lines, while modulation and equivalence each appear in 4 lines. The analysis also shows that culturally specific expressions such as rantau, uda, harato, anak dagang, kasiah, and cinto undergo cultural reduction, semantic simplification, and partial weakening of metaphorical meaning. Ideologically, the translation tends toward domestication because Google Translate generally converts Minangkabau cultural expressions into more familiar English expressions. The study concludes that Google Translate can produce readable translations, but it still requires human post-editing to preserve cultural meanings in literary and regional song translation
Structural Shifts and Information Density of Complex Noun Phrases in Sinta 2 Abstract: A Translation Study Syahmiarni Syahmiarni; Veni Roza; Widya Syafitri
Journal of English Education Program (JEEP) Vol 13, No 2 (2026): Journal of English Education Program (JEEP)
Publisher : Universitas Galuh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25157/(jeep).v13i2.25241

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This study examines structural shifts and information density in the translation of Complex Noun Phrases (CNPs) from Indonesian into English in Sinta 2-accredited bilingual journal abstracts. Grounded in Catford's (1965) framework of structural shift and Halliday's (1985) lexical density formula as a measurement instrument for information density, the study addresses three research questions: (1) how CNPs are structurally restructured in Indonesian-English translation; (2) what linguistic mechanisms characterize those structural shifts; and (3) how structural shifts relate to information density in translated CNPs. A descriptive qualitative design was employed, with data consisting of 110 CNPs extracted from fifteen purposively selected bilingual abstracts across five Sinta 2 ELT and linguistics journals published between 2021 and 2026. Findings reveal that structural shifts occurred consistently across all fifteen abstracts, with four predominant mechanisms: modifier-head reordering (43.6%), modification pattern change (26.4%), constituent expansion or reduction (17.3%), and grammatical relation transformation (12.7%). Information density effects were variable: some shifts increased density by compressing meaning into compact English premodifier stacks, others preserved informational equivalence, and a smaller number reduced density when nominalized source-language concepts were merged into more general target-language expressions. These findings reveal a tension in academic translation between grammatical naturalness and conceptual precision, contributing to translation studies by integrating structural and functional perspectives on Indonesian-English academic translation.