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Journal : Journal of English Language Teaching

Students’ Perception of Online Learning Toward Speaking Ability at English Department of Universitas Negeri Padang Dwi Rahmatadilla; Yuli Tiarina
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 12, No 3 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v12i3.124759

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This research examined students’ perception of online learning through five aspects of speaking ability. The design of the research was descriptive research. To collect data, the researcher employed a questionnaire. The questionnaire is made up of 25 close-ended questions related to online learning toward speaking ability. The researcher used cluster random sampling for selecting the sample. The sample was 30 students from five classes, namely K1, K2, K3, K4, and K5 of 2019 English Language Education at Universitas Negeri Padang. The result of this study revealed that many students positively perceived online learning in terms of speaking ability. The students claimed their perceptions that taking part in the process of learning speaking online can positively improve their vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills of speaking. Meanwhile, a few students disagree with online learning as a method of learning speaking. They are not sure that online learning gave a positive effect on the fluency and pronunciation aspects of speaking ability. Therefore, it is possible to conclude that online learning requires greater focus, particularly in terms of speaking skills.Keywords: Students’ Perception, Online Learning, Speaking Ability.
An Analysis of English Teachers’ Difficulties and Strategies in Implementing Merdeka Curriculum on the Seventh Grade at SMPN 1 Panyabungan Selatan Syahrida Awaliyah; Yuli Tiarina
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 12, No 4 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v12i4.125529

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This research aimed to find out the difficulties faced by English teachers in Implementing Merdeka curriculum on the seventh grade at SMPN 1 Panyabungan Selatan. The researcher also analyzed the strategies used by the teachers to overcome those difficulties. To obtain the results, researcher used interview as the instrument, while the method used on this research was descriptive qualitative. As the informants, researcher chosen three first grade English teachers at SMPN 1 Panyabungan Selatan. The results of this research indicated that there were five difficulties faced by English teachers in implementing Merdeka curriculum.Those five difficulties were understanding new terms found in Merdeka curriculum (learning outcomes (CP), learning objectives (TP), the flow of learning objectives (ATP)), giving assessment (the different focus of assessing made teacher difficult to do an assessment), choosing learning styles (because the learning centre was different from the previous curriculum), unsupported library (there were no books that teachers needed related Merdeka curriculum implementation in the library), unsupported IT network (teachers were not able to access Merdeka teaching platform because of unsupported network). To overcome those difficulties, teachers used four strategies. The four strategies meant were joining webinar, looking for E-books, utilizing application on gadget (youtube and tiktok), and left the school to find supported network (if the teachers wanted to access Merdeka teaching platform). The findings of this research expected to give benefits for English teachers, especially to overcome the difficulties faced in implementing Merdeka curriculum.
Teachers’ Readiness on Teaching English in Elementary School through Merdeka Curriculum at Elementary Schools in Lunang South Pesisir Purbowati, Annisa Tri; Tiarina, Yuli
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i3.130222

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This study aimed to figure out Teachers’ Behavioral and Situational Readiness on teaching English in elementary school. This research used a Qualitative research method with a case study approach. The participants in the study were twelve classroom elementary schools' teachers whose were instructed to teach English, especially in grades one, two, four, and five. The data were collected using semi- structured interviews. The findings showed that The teachers’ behavioral readiness depends on their educational background were not ready to teach English in elementary school because there were no teachers who had English educational background. Moreover depending on their pedagogical skill all the teachers were ready to teach. However, they need more improvement to the content knowledge in teaching English. The teachers’ situational readiness depends on providing facilities and tools are ready to teach English in elementary schools. However, there is only one school which had sufficient library, others schools still do not have sufficient libraries, especially in 3T schools which means are rural, underdeveloped, frontier areas and lack in provide complete books.
Students’ Perception on Use of The PC Game: “Big City Adventure Sydney Australia” At MAN 2 Bukittinggi English Club Extracurricular to Improve Vocabulary Mastery de Naldi, Irvink Fachrul Pratama; Tiarina, Yuli
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i1.127215

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This research aims to know the students’ perception on use of the PC game: “Big City Adventure Sydney Australia” at MAN 2 Bukittinggi English Club Extra-curricular to improve vocabulary mastery. Vocabulary is essential in a language. Since learning vocabulary is the main point for learning other skills in a language. There is no doubt that vocabulary mastery plays an important role in the four language skills. Students can master English vocabulary in various interesting ways. One way is to use games as an attractive learning tool. Students can play the “Big City Adventure Sydney Australia” game to improve vocabulary mastery when they take part in extracurricular activities, namely English Club. English Club is the place for students to improve their English ability outside of regular classes. There are several benefits to join English Club at the school. One of them, mastering vocabulary in interesting way by playing game. English Club students play “Big City Adventure Sydney Australia” game to help them for mastering vocabulary. Descriptive research with quantitative method was used to assess the data in this research. Total sampling was used by the researcher to choose the sample of this study. The sample consisted of 93 English Club students. The questionnaire was used as the research instrument of this study. The finding showed that the students had positive perception on PC game: “Big City Adventure Sydney Australia” to improve vocabulary mastery the English Club students. It was represented by the total mean of the questionnaire (3.25). The results of this research showed that “Big City Adventure Sydney Australia” game helps the English Club students to improve their vocabulary mastery in the school extracurricular.
Lecturers’ Perception on the Teacher Certification Program (PPG) for In-Service English Teachers at UNP in 2021 Nisa, Tika Khairun; Tiarina, Yuli
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i2.125192

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PPG (Teacher Professional Education) is a program aimed at preparing and producing qualified teachers. This program is designed to prepare teachers to become qualified teachers. This study investigates how lecturers perceive a teaching certification program for in-service English teachers focused on the implementation of deepening material through online self-study, lesson planning, and teaching practicum. This study's participants were eight lecturers who taught PPG Daljab in 2021 at Universitas Negeri Padang. The type of research used in this study is qualitative research. Data were gathered using open and closed questionnaires distributed via Google-form. This study's findings on deepening material through online self-study received positive feedback, with challenges and recommendations highlighted. Positive agreement is evident in the development of lesson plans, with some areas requiring attention and improvement. Although the teaching practicum received positive feedback, there are some issues that must be addressed. Overall, the study provides insight into teacher certification programs' in-service effectiveness, challenges, and enhancement suggestions.
Grammatical Errors in Thesis Backgrounds Written by Students at the English Language Education Program of Universitas Negeri Padang Azzuhudi, Muhammad Habib; Tiarina, Yuli
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i1.127171

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Errors are common occurrence made by students when they are learning which In this case, students’ error in learning English. Error analysis is a methodology to find these errors. This study aimed to describe students’ errors in writing thesis backgrounds who took Paper Thesis Writing class in Universitas Negeri Padang. Descriptive research was implemented to this study using quantitative method. The population and sample of this research was K1-K5 2019 students. By using cluster random sampling to decide the sample, K1 was the chosen sample of this research. This study was conducted by using the 23 students’ final project in Paper Thesis Writing class which is thesis proposal backgrounds as the data. Students’ errors were classified into four types which was omission, addition, misformation and misordering. After analyzing the data, three out of four types of error were found in students’ thesis background. Among the total of 97 errors found, misformation had the highest occurrence of 62 errors, followed by addition with 18 errors, omission with 17 errors and no misordering error.
An Analysis of English Teachers’ Abilities and Difficulties in Designing ''Modul Ajar'' in the Merdeka Curriculum at SMAN 2 Batang Anai Winda, Srie Novita; Tiarina, Yuli
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i2.128061

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This research was conducted to investigate the abilities and the difficulties faced by English teachers in designing Modul Ajar in the Merdeka curriculum at SMAN 2 Batang Anai. This research used qualitative research using the case study method with documentation and in-depth interview instruments employed in this study. The participants involved were two English teachers who teaching at the 10th and 11th grade. The result showed that the abilities of English teachers were in sufficient category and poor category with scores of 70 and 60 respectively. Meanwhile, the difficulties faced by English teachers include: a) difficulty in determining an effective learning approach; b) difficulty choosing the right learning method; c) difficulty in creating learning materials that are interesting for all students and appropriate to learning methods; d) difficulty in designing learning steps to fit the available time allocation; e) difficulty in choosing the right learning strategy to suit the learning steps and time allocation; f) difficulty in relating the material to everyday life or real-life contexts in trigger questions; g) difficulty adjusting learning activities to the time in class; h) difficulty in facilitating or providing material that meets all students' needs; i) difficulty in creating student worksheets and assessment instruments due to limited time. Through this research, it is hoped that the findings can help English teachers find out their abilities and difficulties they face.