Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 5 Documents
Search
Journal : Journal on Studies in English Language Teaching (JOSELT)

THE USE OF DRILLING METHOD IN INCREASING STUDENT’S GRAMMAR MASTERY AT VIII GRADE OF SMP WIDIATMIKA Mira Suantari Ni Luh Putu; Sri Widiastuti Ida Ayu Made
Journal on Studies in English Language Teaching (JOSELT) Vol. 2 No. 1 (2021): JOSELT
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (273.901 KB)

Abstract

This research aimed to increase students’ grammar mastery by using drilling method in online learning at VIII.1 Grade of SMP Widiatmika in academic year 2020/2021. The subject of this research was students at VIII.1 grade of SMP Widiatmika that consisted of twenty-five students. This research was classroom action research which was conducted in two cycles based on Kemmis and McTaggart model. The data of this research were obtained by using the result of pre-test and post-test, and also item of questionnaire. The result of this research showed that there were increase in students’ grammar mastery after implementing the drilling method. Thus, the students also found that drilling method in this research was useful and effective to increase students’ grammar mastery.
BRAINSTORMING, EXPLORING, SHARING, TRANSFERRING KNOWLEDGE (BEST) AS AN EFFECTIVE STRATEGY TO UPRAISE STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILLS Ida Bagus Nyoman Mantra; Ida Ayu Made Sri Widiastuti
Journal on Studies in English Language Teaching (JOSELT) Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): JOSELT (Journal on Studies in English Language Teaching)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

Writing ability is one of the abilities of a student to contribute what they know. Writing is a language skill that has an important role in human life. In writing students often encounter several obstacles, therefore, teachers are encouraged to implement appropriate teaching methods to ensure that the learning activities become effective. This study made use of a classroom action research design with two cycles of learning activities to improve students' writing skills through BEST strategy. Data were collected through pre-test, post-test, and questionnaire. The results showed that the writing skill of the students improved significantly from the first and second cycles when compared to the results of the pre-test. Therefore, the BEST strategy is considered very effective for teaching writing skills. This study implies that teachers should consider using BEST strategy to enhance students' writing skills.
CORRELATION OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT’S VOCABULARY MASTERY AND READING COMPREHENSION Kadek Gangga Dwi Putra; I Gde Putu Agus Pramerta; Ida Ayu Made Sri Widiastuti
Journal on Studies in English Language Teaching (JOSELT) Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): JOSELT (Journal on Studies in English Language Teaching)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

Vocabulary is needed in English reading comprehension. The correlation between vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension was concern to be figured out. There were 37 eighth-grade students of SMP (SLUB) Saraswati 1 Denpasar in the academic year 2022/2023 who participated in the study. Further, in collecting the data, the researchers used two kinds of tests: a cloze task for vocabulary mastery and a short answer task for reading comprehension. SPSS 25.0 program was utilized to analyze the data with the following steps: normality testing, homogeneity testing, Pearson Product Moment, and t-test. The result of this research showed that there was a significant correlation between vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension with an r value 0.675. In addition, it showed that the level correlation was sufficient because it was in the interval of 0.60-0.799. Therefore, it shows a significant correlation between the two variables: vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension. Further studies with a wide range of subjects are recommended to figure out the role of vocabulary in English learning.
Improving Reading Comprehension through the Implementation of Numbered Heads Together (NHT) Sukma Nadi Ulandari, Ni Nyoman; Pramerta, I Gde Putu Agus; Sri Widiastuti , Ida Ayu Made
Journal on Studies in English Language Teaching (JOSELT) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): JOSELT (Journal on Studies in English Language Teaching)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

It is impossible to separate comprehension from reading. The pre-test results indicated that the individuals struggled to recognize the text's general content, specialized information, textual meaning, and textual references. The goal of the current study was to determine whether Numbered Heads Together could help eighth grade students at SMPN 4 Kuta Utara with their reading comprehension. As a result, the researcher carried out an action research study in a classroom to meet the study's goal. The pre-test, post-test, and questionnaire were then given out by the researcher. From the pre-test, the students' mean scores significantly improved, going from 59.37 in cycle I to 71.87 in cycle II and 82.81 in cycle III. Moreover, the researcher used the questionnaire in the conclusion to get the extra supporting data. The result of the questionnaire showed the percentage of the 52.32% strongly agreed, 41.86% agreed, 5.37% undecided, 0.43% disagreed and 0% strongly agreed. Based on the results, of this study it could be concluded that reading comprehension of the eighth grade students of SMPN 4 Kuta Utara in academic year 2023/2024 can be improved through Numbered Heads Together.
Maximizing the Implementation of Collaborative Learning to Improve Students’ Reading Comprehension Mantra, Ida Bagus Nyoman; Sri Widiastuti, Ida Ayu Made
Journal on Studies in English Language Teaching (JOSELT) Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): JOSELT (Journal on Studies in English Language Teaching)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

Reading is one of the language skills that needs to be mastered by the students in language learning to enable students to communicate in English effectively. Consequently, teachers are encouraged to implement appropriate teaching methods to ensure that the learning activities become effective in reading comprehension classes. This study used classroom action research to build up the students’ reading comprehension through collaborative learning. Data from the study were collected through pre-test, post-test, and questionnaire. The results showed that the student's reading comprehension of the seventh-grade students could be improved through collaborative learning. Therefore, collaborative learning is considered very effective for teaching reading comprehension. This study implies that teachers should consider using collaborative learning to enhance students' reading comprehension.