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Escalating Students' Vocabulary Through Semantic Mapping Learning Model Otoluwa, Moon Hidayati; Jolanda Debora Pilongo; Rosalin Tanaiyo; Herlina Usman
International Journal of Sustainable Applied Sciences Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): March 2024
Publisher : MultiTech Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59890/ijsas.v2i3.1285

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The biggest obstacle for teachers and tutors is the lack of students' vocabulary. It causes students to feel difficulty understanding the meaning of English, particularly their performance in applying and developing four skills of English. Therefore, this research aims to enhance students' English vocabulary mastery through a semantic mapping learning model. This model was applied to seventh-grade students in the 7.2 class of MTs Al-Yusra Gorontalo, consisting of ten students. Classroom Action Research (CAR) was used as the method of this study. For collecting data, there are four phases of CAR used; they were planning, action, observation, and reflection. Two cycles were applied in this study because the first cycle did not improve students' vocabulary. Based on the data finding on cycle one, the scoring average of students' task results was 56,2. It is because 80% of students still got a low score, and 20% got a perfect score. The content of the task was about the questions of material "Noun". Then, in cycle two, it was applied by involving students in the classroom action; they were asked to present the result of their group discussion of semantic mapping of Noun material. After that, they did the second task, and the average of their score was 79,5. It could be concluded that the semantic mapping model greatly affected the students' mastery of the vocabulary taught by the teacher.
An Analysis on Students’ Difficulties in Reading Aloud at The Eight GradeStudents of MTs Negeri 2 Buol Padanggi, Alfin J.; Otoluwa, Moon Hidayati; Mamu, Rahmawaty
Madani: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Vol 2, No 8 (2024): Vol. 2, No. 8, 2024
Publisher : Penerbit Yayasan Daarul Huda Kruengmane

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13292843

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This study analyzes the difficulties faced by eighth grade students at MTs Negeri 2 Buol in reading aloud. This research aims to identify challenges and provide insights into the difficulties students face in reading aloud. The study used qualitative methods, including observation and semi-structured interviews with students and English teachers. The results showed that the main difficulty students faced was lack of comprehension (79.16%), then followed by pronunciation difficulties (70.83%) then followed by slowing reading speed which was (62.5%), and finally anxiety at (54.16%). Pronunciation difficulties are also common, where students often focus too much on articulation and lack of vocabulary, leading to errors in word pronunciation. Lack of comprehension became a significant issue due to students' limited knowledge of what they read, which hindered their ability to present the material fluently. Lastly, anxiety plays an important role, with students experiencing excessive anxiety due to factors such as low self-confidence, fear of making mistakes, discomfort with their reading ability, and fear of being laughed at by peers if they make mistakes.
Optimalisasi Kemampuan Bahasa Inggris Praja IPDN Sulawesi Utara melalui Pelatihan Terpadu Berbasis TOEFL Hidayati Otoluwa, Moon; Wardatul Jannah Husain, Sabrina; Wardaty Saud, Indah
Estungkara: Jurnal Pengabdian Pendidikan Sejarah Vol. 3 No. 3 (2024): ESTUNGKARA: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
Publisher : Pendidikan Sejarah FKIP Universitas JAMBI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/est.v3i3.40393

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English language proficiency is essential for students of the North Sulawesi Institute of Domestic Government (IPDN) as well as preparing them for their future in governance and international collaboration. However, challenges such as varying basic English language skills and unfamiliarity with standardized tests such as TOEFL hinder their progress. This study aims to optimize the English language proficiency of IPDN students through an integrated training program tailored to the TOEFL framework. Using a pre-test and post-test design, the program features structured modules, TOEFL simulations, and ongoing evaluations over a period of 2 months and 2 weeks. Quantitative data results revealed a significant average increase in TOEFL scores from 450 to 510 with significant improvements across Listening, Structure and Written, and Reading. Qualitative feedback resulted in increased confidence and mastery of test-taking strategies among students. This study underscores the importance of targeted English language training in improving language skills and recommends integrating similar programs into the IPDN curriculum to foster sustainable language development and global competitiveness.
Dampak Gegar Budaya terhadap Kehidupan Sosial, Budaya, dan Akademik Mahasiswa Indonesia Otoluwa, Moon Hidayati; Tambengi, Wulan Mayasari; Husain, Sabrina Wardatul Jannah
Nanggroe: Jurnal Pengabdian Cendikia Vol 4, No 10 (2025): Januari
Publisher : Yayasan Daarul Huda Kruengmane

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14697113

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Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi dampak sosial, budaya, dan akademik yang dialami mahasiswa Indonesia asal Provinsi Gorontalo yang menempuh pendidikan tinggi di luar negeri dan di universitas terkemuka di Indonesia. Penelitian ini berfokus pada tantangan adaptasi, termasuk gegar budaya, seperti yang dicontohkan oleh pengalaman salah satu peserta, Wulan, selama studinya di Michigan State University. Penelitian ini mengkaji lebih lanjut pengalaman serupa dari sembilan peserta lainnya yang belajar di Sydney University, Monash University, Leicester University, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Universitas Indonesia, dan Institut Teknologi Bandung. Melalui analisis naratif, penelitian ini menyoroti penyesuaian budaya, interaksi sosial, dan integrasi akademik yang dihadapi oleh para siswa tersebut. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa meskipun pada awalnya terdapat kesulitan seperti hambatan bahasa, perbedaan norma sosial, dan lingkungan akademik yang asing, siswa pada akhirnya beradaptasi dan mendapatkan pengalaman lintas budaya dan akademik yang berharga. Pengalaman-pengalaman ini tidak hanya meningkatkan pertumbuhan pribadi mereka tetapi juga berkontribusi pada institusi asal mereka melalui transfer pengetahuan dan perspektif global.
Dampak Gegar Budaya terhadap Kehidupan Sosial, Budaya, dan Akademik Mahasiswa Indonesia Otoluwa, Moon Hidayati; Tambengi, Wulan Mayasari; Husain, Sabrina Wardatul Jannah
Nanggroe: Jurnal Pengabdian Cendikia Vol 4, No 10 (2025): Januari
Publisher : Yayasan Daarul Huda Kruengmane

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14697113

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Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi dampak sosial, budaya, dan akademik yang dialami mahasiswa Indonesia asal Provinsi Gorontalo yang menempuh pendidikan tinggi di luar negeri dan di universitas terkemuka di Indonesia. Penelitian ini berfokus pada tantangan adaptasi, termasuk gegar budaya, seperti yang dicontohkan oleh pengalaman salah satu peserta, Wulan, selama studinya di Michigan State University. Penelitian ini mengkaji lebih lanjut pengalaman serupa dari sembilan peserta lainnya yang belajar di Sydney University, Monash University, Leicester University, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Universitas Indonesia, dan Institut Teknologi Bandung. Melalui analisis naratif, penelitian ini menyoroti penyesuaian budaya, interaksi sosial, dan integrasi akademik yang dihadapi oleh para siswa tersebut. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa meskipun pada awalnya terdapat kesulitan seperti hambatan bahasa, perbedaan norma sosial, dan lingkungan akademik yang asing, siswa pada akhirnya beradaptasi dan mendapatkan pengalaman lintas budaya dan akademik yang berharga. Pengalaman-pengalaman ini tidak hanya meningkatkan pertumbuhan pribadi mereka tetapi juga berkontribusi pada institusi asal mereka melalui transfer pengetahuan dan perspektif global.
AN ANALYSIS OF SWEAR WORDS USED IN GOOD BOYS MOVIE BY GENE STUPNITSKY Tamola, Mifta Sulistia; Hidayati Otoluwa, Moon; Mukhsin, Hasna Nurain
ELLITE ( Journal of Education, Linguistics, Literature and Language Teaching) Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): Juny 2024
Publisher : LPPM STISIPOL Mujahiddin

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Swear words are used to express emotions such as sadness, happiness, anger, confusion, disappointment, frustration, and others. This work was conceived with the aim of exploring swear words that fit the context of the movie Good Boys by Gene Stupnitsky. This research uses qualitative method by using sociolinguistic approach. To obtain the types of swear word and to find out the types of swearing, the researcher used data analysis techniques by Miles & Huberman (1994), namely, data reduction, data display, conclusion. As a result of this study it found that there four types of swear words by Andersson & Trudgill (1992) known as Expletives Swear Words, Abusive Swear Words, Humorous Swear Words, Auxiliary Swear Swear Words. The results of this study show that the types of swear words obtained in the movie Good Boys with a total of 80 data and the type of swear words most commonly found is Expletive Swear Word with 49 data obtained. In contrast, the least type obtained is Humorous Swear Word with 5 data
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WORDWALL IN ENHANCING ENGLISH VOCABULARY MASTERY AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ (AN EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH AT SMAN 1 BILUHU) Ntuiyo, Mohamad Akmal R.; Otoluwa, Moon Hidayati; Hatibie, Yunita
JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL STUDIES Vol. 3 No. 02 (2025): MAY 2025
Publisher : Media Inovasi Pendidikan dan Publikasi

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This research investigates the effectiveness of Wordwall as a learning media in enhancing English vocabulary mastery among first-grade students at SMAN 1 Biluhu. The background stems from students’ low vocabulary performance and the limited use of educational technology in the classroom. Employing a quasi-experimental design with one-group pre-test and post-test, the study involved 30 students and focused on four vocabulary categories: nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. The treatment consisted of four meetings using descriptive texts and Wordwall games. Data collection was conducted through vocabulary tests and analyzed using statistical methods including validity, reliability, normality, and paired sample t-test. The findings showed a significant improvement in students’ vocabulary scores after the intervention, with the average score increasing from 49 (pre-test) to 65 (post-test). The hypothesis testing also supported the effectiveness of Wordwall, with a p-value of 0.001 (< 0.05), indicating that the media significantly enhanced vocabulary mastery. Additionally, students demonstrated increased motivation and engagement during the learning process. Despite challenges such as limited internet access and varying student proficiency, the study concludes that Wordwall is a beneficial and interactive tool for vocabulary development. These results are expected to inform future instructional practices and promote the integration of digital tools in language education.
Students’ perceptions and effect of ChatGPT on research proposal quality across gender in Indonesia Otoluwa, Moon Hidayati; Salim, Arhanuddin; Kadir, Kadir; Saud, Indah Wardaty; Darise, Gina Nurvina; Asma, Andi
IAES International Journal of Artificial Intelligence (IJ-AI) Vol 14, No 5: October 2025
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijai.v14.i5.pp3613-3623

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The use of ChatGPT in improving students' academic writing abilities has been extensively studied, but how students perceive the use of ChatGPT affecting the quality of thesis proposals remains unclear becomes the novelty of this research. To address this gap, this study examines final semester students (N=55) utilizing ChatGPT in preparing final assignments across universities in East Indonesia. Employing a mixed-methods research design, this study collected data through surveys and short essays. Descriptive statistics, bivariate correlations, independent t-tests, linear regression, and thematic analysis were used to analyze the data. Findings indicate that i) perceptions of ChatGPT positively correlate with the quality of students' proposals, ii) perceptions of ChatGPT use predict the quality of research proposals, iii) gender does not influence perceptions of ChatGPT use or the quality of students' proposals, and iv) ChatGPT has a positive impact as research reference model, source of ideas, framework reference, translation tool, and paraphraser, but it also has limitations, particularly in providing accurate responses and posing a risk of reducing critical thinking abilities. ChatGPT has proven effective in helping students prepare research proposals, developing ideas, and research frameworks. However, institutions must provide appropriate guidance to prevent the decrease of critical thinking abilities.
Examining English Reading Comprehension' Enhancement on Narrative Texts using the Application of Direct Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) Strategy Dumbela, Utari Apriliyani; Otoluwa, Moon Hidayati; Abid, Abid
Jambura Journal of English Teaching and Literature Vol 5, No 1 (2024): Jambura Journal of English Teaching and Literature
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Gorontalo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37905/jetl.v5i1.21517

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The study reported in this article aims to investigate whether the use of the Direct Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) strategy can help students find ways to enhance their English reading comprehension of narrative texts at a vocational senior high school in the Province of Gorontalo. The study focused on first-grade students, particularly in class X TKJ. A quantitative method was employed, utilizing a one-group pre-test post-test design to determine the significant difference in students' comprehension before and after being taught using the strategy. The results indicate that the use of the Direct Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) strategy help enhances students' reading comprehension of English narrative texts. This was evidenced by a significant difference between the mean scores of the pre-test (8.7) and post-test (18.48). The t-test result indicated that T-test was higher than T-list: 13.91 > 2.056, with a significance level (α) of 0.05 = 2.056. Thus, H1 was accepted since L0 < L-list (0.100 < 0.173). Moreover, the use of this strategy facilitated students in maintaining focus, fostering critical thinking, active engagement in the learning process, enhancing comprehension of reading components, and understanding reading texts more easily.
Analisis Validasi Soal Tes Hasil Belajar Pada Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Otoluwa, Moon Hidayati; Ismail, Abdul Kadir
ELOQUENCE : Journal of Foreign Language Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): AUGUST
Publisher : Language Development Center

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58194/eloquence.v2i2.1453

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Background: The teaching staff is not only responsible for the process of knowledge transactions but more than that, the teaching staff, in this case, lecturers, are also required to make assessment and measurement instruments to find out the extent to which students are able and able to master the English material in an evaluation process or rather a test. Purpose: To find out how the validity analysis of learning outcome tests made by English lecturers at the IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo Language Development Center Method: This research is evaluative research that evaluates question items using a quantitative approach. Results and Discussion: IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo lecturers tend to make learning outcome test questions in objective form based on practical courses' characteristics. With accurate tests, developing questions that can reveal students' applicative abilities, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation is more accessible than objective tests. In designing learning outcome test questions, not all lecturers (around 76%) make a grid of questions used as a reference for writing question items. Even though the grid is essential in writing good questions, in addition to writing questions, most lecturers use a combination of last year's questions and new ones. Making further questions related to the development of science and technology will be more meaningful. Conclusions and Implications: Not all lecturers of English courses at IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo have conducted a theoretical review regarding the quality of the questions that have been asked. However, one thing that is quite good and positive in the review that has been carried out by most lecturers, namely the most re-examined aspect, is the suitability of the question material with the competence of learning outcomes. There are still some weaknesses in several question sets, namely for objective tests. The aspect that is still weak is the non-uniformity of the short length of statements between answer choices and the separation of the main question page from the answer page. Another drawback to this form of the test is that there are still pictures accompanying the questions that are not clear.
Co-Authors Abdjul, Putri Fatra Abduh, Amirullah Abid, Abid Adelmi Kurniawati Ds Adriansyah Abu Katili Agustin Is Saidi Ahmad Mustamir Waris Ana Mariana, Ana Ana Rosida Anastasia, Happy Andi Asma Anuli, Wadan Y Arhanuddin Salim Assifa, Khoirotun Nisa Bahar - Bahar Chintia Brevieta Sako Dahlia Husain Darise, Gina Nurvina daud, enni akhmad Dumbela, Utari Apriliyani Elisa Z. Puteri Tamuu Fadhlan Saini Fahria Malabar Fitrianita Febrina Ali Hanisah Hanafi Hasanah, Atiq Aqiqotul Hassanudin Fatsah Helena Badu Herlina Usman Herlina Usman Husain, Sabrina Wardatul Jannah Ilham Huntoyungo Indah Saud Indah Wardaty Saud Ismail, Abdul Kadir Ivan Rismi Polontalo Jolanda Debora Pilongo Kadir Kadir Khoirotun Nisa Assifa Lahiking, Sri Nigshi Leni Cahyani Mustapa Lia Nurhayati Lovonita, Mohamad Adriansyah Magvirah El Walidayni Kau Magvirah El Walidayni Kau Mery Balango Moh. Alfi Syahrin Mukhsin, Hasna Nurain Muziatun Mukadji Nonny Basalama Novriyanto Napu Ntamwana, Simon Ntuiyo, Mohamad Akmal R. Nur Halimah Nurhayati, Lia Nurlaila Husain Nusi, Budiarto Padanggi, Alfin J. R Agi, Sarina Rahmawaty Mamu Rasuna Rasid Talib Rasuna Talib Ratna Botutihe Ririn Djimun Rosalin Tanaiyo Rosalin Tanaiyo Safina Nur Khalisah Hiola Sako, Chintia Brevieta Salsabila, Azzehra Sartin T. Miolo Sartin T. Miolo Saud, Indah Wardaty Siti Mutmainnah Dauhi Sri Rumiyatiningsih Luwiti Sri Widyarti Ali Suparsa, I Gede Aldi Tambengi, Wulan Mayasari Tamola, Mifta Sulistia Tangkilisan, Sesar Taufiqrianto Dako, Rahman Usman Pakaya Wardatul Jannah Husain, Sabrina Wardaty Saud, Indah Yunita Hatibie Zein Mowuu