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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

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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

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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.
THE USE OF BRAINSTORMING STRATEGY TO IMPROVE THE WRITING SKILL OF THE NINTH-GRADE STUDENTS Ni Komang Dea Astuti; Ni Made Wersi Murtini; Ida Ayu Made Sri Widiastuti
Academic Journal on English Studies (AJOES) Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): Volume 3 Number 1 April 2023
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This classroom action research's goal was to determine whether brainstorming and flashcards could enhance the ninth-grade students’ writing abilities at SMP Negeri Hindu 2 Sukawati. A group problem-solving method called brainstorming involves the impromptu sharing of original ideas and solutions. A tool that is utilized to support the application of the brainstorming technique is the flashcard. In particular, the IX B class at SMP Negeri Hindu 2 Sukawati in the academic year 2022/2023 was the focus of the discussion. There were 40 subjects in total, with 16 female and 24 male participants. Planning, action, observation, and reflection were the four processes for each of the two cycles that this research was conducted in. The pre-test, post-test 1, post-test 2, and questionnaire data were analyzed quantitatively and quantitatively. The outcome demonstrated that brainstorming and flashcards together can help the ninth-grade students at SMP Negeri Hindu 2 Sukawati in the academic year 2022/2023 to improve their writing skills.
IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION OF THE NINTH-GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP N 2 KUTA IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023 THROUGH BRAINSTORMING Ni Nyoman Fenta Sariasih; Ida Ayu Made Sri Widiastuti; Ni Made Wersi Murtini
Academic Journal on English Studies (AJOES) Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): Volume 3 Number 1 April 2023
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Reading is important for us especially for students when they want to explore their knowledge. In fact, most students of IX H at SMP N 2 Kuta in the academic year 2022/2023 faced problems in reading comprehension. The total of the subjects were 32 students. The purpose of this study was to know whether or not reading comprehension could be improved through Brainstorming. Therefore, the researcher conducted classroom action research, which was done in two cycles. The researcher administered research instruments, pre-test, post-test, and questionnaire to collect the data. Based on the research, the results of this study were there was an improvement in the subjects’ reading comprehension. The results showed pre-cycle (56.10), post-test I in cycle I (72.99), and post-test II in cycle II (83.35). at the end of the cycle, the researcher administered a questionnaire to support the data. The results of this study were the reading comprehension of ninth-grade students of SMP N 2 Kuta in the academic year 2022/2023 could be improved through Brainstorming.
STUDENTS’ GRAMMAR MASTERY AND WRITING ABLITY: HOW IS THE CORRELATION? Putu Ayu Trisna Devi; I Gde Putu Agus Pramerta; Ida Ayu Made Sri Widiastuti
Academic Journal on English Studies (AJOES) Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): Volume 3 Number 1 April 2023
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In English language there are several language components and skills. There are grammar and writing that take an important role and crucial to be learned by the students because it can help students to get better results in English. Therefore, regarding the importance of grammar and writing for students, the researchers conducted this study that discussed about the correlation between grammar mastery and writing ability. This research aimed to find out the correlation between grammar mastery and writing ability. The sample was consisted of 37 students which was the eighth-grade students of SMP (SLUB) Saraswati 1 Denpasar in academic year 2022/2023. Moreover, there were two tests, namely, the completion test for grammar mastery and paragraph construction test for writing ability. SPSS 25.0 program was used to analyze the data. The result showed that there was a significant correlation among the variables: r value 0.924. It showed very high-level correlation because it was in the interval 0.80-1.000. Therefore, grammar mastery should be considered on teaching writing ability.
EXPLORING THE USEFULNESS OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN ENHANCING STUDENTS’ SCIENTIFIC WRITING SKILLS Ida Ayu Made Sri Widiastuti
Jurnal Santiaji Pendidikan (JSP) Vol. 13 No. 2 (2023): Jurnal Santiaji Pendidikan (JSP)
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (FKIP) Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar

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Pembelajaran berbasis proyek adalah proses pembelajaran dengan menggunakan proyek sebagai metode pengajaran sistematis yang melibatkan siswa dalam memperoleh pengetahuan dan keterampilan melalui tugas penelitian, pertanyaan autentik, dan produk yang dirancang dengan baik. Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi kegunaan pembelajaran berbasis proyek dalam meningkatkan kemampuan siswa. kemampuan menulis. Penelitian dilakukan di kelas pembelajaran  menulis yang terdiri dari 30 siswa sebagai subjek penelitian. Penelitian tindakan kelas ini dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus pengajaran berturut-turut, setiap siklus terdiri dari dua sesi pengajaran. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan melakukan pre-test dan post-test. Penelitian menemukan bahwa keterampilan menulis ilmiah siswa meningkat secara signifikan setelah penerapan pembelajaran berbasis proyek. Hal ini terlihat dari peningkatan nilai rata-rata pada setiap sesi pengajaran. Temuan ini menyoroti bahwa pembelajaran berbasis proyek harus dimanfaatkan secara lebih intensif untuk mengembangkan keterampilan menulis ilmiah siswa.
Alignment of English as a foreign language teachers’ understanding of classroom assessment practices Ida Ayu Made Sri Widiastuti; Katie Weir; Heru Sukoco; Gunadi Harry Sulistyo
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 12, No 4: December 2023
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A comprehensive understanding of classroom assessment is essential for improving students’ learning and teachers’ professionalism. This study was conducted to gain better information about teachers’ understanding of classroom assessment compared to their classroom practices. Semi-structured interviews and classroom observations were employed to collect the data. The collected data were then analyzed comprehensively using comparative and argumentative methods. The results were then presented descriptively to establish the findings. The findings showed that some teachers’ classroom assessment practices were consistent with their assessment understanding, while others were inconsistent. The findings suggest that different contextual factors may influence teachers’ classroom practices. Furthermore, English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers need to be re-trained on comprehending the influencing contextual factors to utilize their understanding of assessment in the classroom effectively.
Implementing Problem-based Learning to Develop Students' Critical and Creative Thinking Skills Ida Ayu Made Sri Widiastuti; Ida Bagus Nyoman Mantra; IGA Lokita Purnamika Utami; Ni Luh Sukanadi; I Nyoman Adi Susrawan
Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia Vol 12 No 4 (2023): December
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat

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Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is an innovative approach to education that exposes students to real-life problems, promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork through practical methods. This study analyzes the effectiveness of Problem-based learning (PBL) in improving students' critical and creative skills. Problem-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered pedagogy that focuses on developing critical and creative skills. This study used a descriptive research design to gather the phenomena of implementing Problem-Based Learning in the classroom. The data were collected by conducting interviews and questionnaires to the students who were selected as the sample in this study and semi-structured interviews with the selected teachers. The questionnaire showed that there were 59.10% of strongly agreed responses; 38.97% of agreed responses; 1.93% of the undecided; responses and none of the responses showed disagreed and disagreed. The study results showed that Problem-Based Learning is an effective teaching method to improve creative thinking skills and student learning outcomes. This study implies that teachers should increase the implementation of Problem-Based Learning to help students develop critical and creative thinking skills.
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)
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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.
PELATIHAN PENGGUNAAN APLIKASI CANVA DALAM MEMBUAT MEDIA PROMOSI POSTER Ida Ayu Made Sri Widiastuti; Ni Wayan Krismayani; Dewa Gede Agung Gana Kumara; Nengah Dwi Handayani; Putu Ayu Paramita Dharmayanti
JURNAL PENGABDIAN MANDIRI Vol. 3 No. 9: September 2024
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Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilakukan melalui program pelatihan penggunaan Canva untuk membuat poster promosi di SMKS Pariwisata Kertayasa, Singakerta, Ubud. Pelatihan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan desain grafis siswa dengan menggunakan Canva, sebuah alat desain online yang ramah pengguna. Program ini mencakup instruksi komprehensif tentang fitur dasar dan lanjutan Canva, pemilihan template, manipulasi teks dan gambar, pengaturan tata letak, dan kolaborasi proyek. Siswa berpartisipasi aktif dan menunjukkan tingkat keterlibatan yang tinggi, yang menghasilkan pemahaman materi yang baik. Pelatihan ini berhasil, dengan siswa mampu membuat poster promosi yang efektif. Rekomendasi untuk siswa meliputi praktik berkelanjutan, eksplorasi fitur Canva, tetap mengikuti tren desain, dan mencari umpan balik konstruktif. Bagi guru, disarankan untuk mengintegrasikan Canva ke dalam kurikulum yang relevan, memberikan bimbingan berkelanjutan, dan menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang mendukung kreativitas. Pelatihan ini menyoroti efektivitas Canva sebagai alat edukatif, memberikan siswa keterampilan berharga untuk kegiatan promosi dan usaha kreatif di masa depan.