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Teaching question sentences by using Five Fingers Technique Rahmi Daniati; Siti Sarah Fitriani; Diana Achmad
Research in English and Education Journal Vol 2, No 2: June 2017
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Grammar has an important role in building good sentences. In learning grammar, the students are usually taught about phrases, clauses, sentences, and also question sentences. Tocreate question sentences, there is a technique that can be used by the students; this is called five fingers technique. Therefore, this research aims to find out whether five fingers technique can improve the students’ ability in making question sentences. The study was encouraged by the problems faced by the students in learning question sentences and the need of fun activity in teaching learning process. This study used one group pre-test and post-test design. The sample of the study was class VIII-1 which consisted of 29 students. Random sampling technique was used by the writer to choose the sample. Based on the tests results, where the score of post-test was higher than the score of pre-test, it can be concluded that using five fingers technique which use the fingers as the tool to memorize the types of question sentences (wh-question, yes/no question, positive tag question, negative tag question, and assumption question) can improve the students’ ability in making question sentences. Therefore, it is recommended for the teachers to use five fingers technique in teaching question sentences.
An Analysis of Questioning the Author (QTA) As A Technique To Motivate Senior High School Students in Reading Skill Halimatul Intihan; Siti Sarah Fitriani; Diana Achmad
Research in English and Education Journal Vol 7, No 1 (2022): February 2022
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This study aims to find out the steps of using the Questioning the Author (QtA) technique to motivate senior high school students in teaching reading. Besides that, it also aims to test the effectiveness of teachers in teaching reading by using the Questioning the Author technique in teaching. This type of research is a library research. This research technique uses content analysis design. Here the data is taken from the internet and libraries or from other sources such as books, journals, articles and others. The conclusion of this study is there are several steps and techniques that are effective for students and teachers in applying the Questioning the Author technique. Based on the results of several researchers’ study, it shows that every step and technique used in the teaching and learning process is proven that can improve and motivate them in reading skills during teaching and learning process, both teachers and students get satisfactory results.
Teaching Writing through Guiding Questions Technique to Improve Students’ Writing Skill Firdani Firdani; Siti Sarah Fitriani
Research in English and Education Journal Vol 2, No 4: December 2017
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Writing is not an easy skill to acquire for EFL students, especially without intense help from teachers. This research was aimed to examine whether students’ ability in all aspects of writing can be improved by using Guiding Questions technique or not. To do so, the writer used factual report text. In addition, the writer employed quantitative research with one group pretest and posttest. Through random sampling, the writer took 21 out of 115 second grade students of MAN Darussalam Aceh Besar to be involved in this research. The result reveal that the mean score of posttest is higher than the mean score of pretest (54.8771.02) and the value of t-score is higher than the value of t-table (14.  2.086). Therefore, it can be concluded that the use of Guiding Questions technique in teaching writing improves the students’writing performance. Moreover, out of all the writing aspects, content and organization are two of the highest improved aspects. Hence, Guiding Questions technique is recommended as a good technique in teaching writing.
Reading comprehension difficulties encountered by senior high school EFL students Rizka Puji Lestari; Siti Sarah Fitriani; Nira Erdiana
Research in English and Education Journal Vol 2, No 2: June 2017
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This study aims at finding out reading comprehension difficulties faced by the EFL students and the factors of the difficulties faced by thirty second graders of senior high school Banda Aceh. This research used mix method and the data were collected through test and interview. This research focused on five aspects in reading comprehension namely main idea, detail information, inference, reference, and vocabulary. The data collected were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The quantitative approach was used to obtain the data about the frequency of students’ difficulties in reading comprehension, while the qualitative approach was used to find out the factors why students face the difficulties. Based on the result from the test, the researcher found that the major difficulty students face in reading comprehension text is vocabulary (27%), followed by main idea (23%), inference and reference (18%), and detail information (14%). Moreover, the result from the interview with five students who got the lowest scores in the test and an English teacher who teaches the class indicates that the factors why the students face the difficulties are the absence of extensive reading, inadequate vocabulary, type of text, type of questions, the absence of the use of reading strategy, and the uncertainty of students’ reading levels. The findings suggest the English teacher measures the students’ reading levels properly, clearly teach the reading strategy, and apply an interesting strategy in teaching reading to motivate the students to read in English more.
The Effectiveness of Smart Board Media in Teaching Reading for Junior High School Student Hasna Topal; Siti Sarah Fitriani; Nira Erdiana
Research in English and Education Journal Vol 4, No 3 (2019): August 2019
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The use of media is really helpful in assisting the teacher in teaching and learning process. However, the effectiveness of smartboard media in teaching reading has not been testified. Thus, the objective of this study is to figure out the effectiveness of smart board media in teaching reading for junior high school students. This study was conducted in Fatih Bilingual School Banda Aceh. Second-grade students from Fatih Bilingual School were chosen as the sample of this study. Two types of tests, which were pre-test and post-test, were the instrument of this study. The data was analyzed by using statistical formula. The methodology of this study was Experimental design. The revealed data showed that the mean score for pre-test and post-test was 73.75 and 78.44 respectively. The comparison of the score between pre-test and post-test was gained through calculating the gain score, which were 2.26. Based on the result of hypothesis testing, the result of t-score in this study was 2.07 and t-table was 2.13. This result indicated that the alternative hypothesis of this study (Ha) is rejected (2.072.13).
Teachers’ Perceptions on the Content of When English Rings a Bell Textbook Kiki Ramadhani; Siti Sarah Fitriani; Burhansyah Burhansyah
Research in English and Education Journal Vol 2, No 4: December 2017
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Textbook is a learning material that is often used by teachers in classroom. Textbook is needed by both students and teachers, either as a reference or as guidance during the teaching and learning process. The aim of this study was to describe the perception of English teachers of SMPN 2 Banda Aceh related to the content of English textbook “When English Rings a Bell” based on BSNP (Badan Standar Nasional Pendidikan) (2011) assessment aspects, namely the aspect of content feasibility.  It was conducted to English teachers of the seventh grade students of SMPN 2 Banda Aceh. Two teachers were chosen as the interviewees of this study. A descriptive qualitative was used as the method in this study and the data was obtained by interviewing both English teachers. The results of interview with the two teachers about their perceptions about the textbook show that in terms of the suitability of material description with standard and basic competence, the content of “When English Rings a Bell” textbook is already complete and relevant with the 2013 curriculum, syllabus, and standard and basic competence. Furthermore, it shows that the materials provided in this textbook were well-organized and contained no ambiguity. However, according to the two respondents, “When English Rings a Bell” textbook still has some weak points which need to be revisited. For example, the materials are provided in general way with a few examples. Some negatives and positives perceptions regarding the content of the textbook were also found in this study.
An Analysis of Social Values and Characteristics of the Main Character in Hafalan Shalat Delisa Novel Rafidah Hanim; Siti Sarah Fitriani; Nurul Inayah
Research in English and Education Journal Vol 6, No 4 (2021): December 2021
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The objective of this study is to find out the social values and characteristics of main character in Hafalan Shalat Delisa Novel written by Tere Liye. In this study the researcher used qualitative methods. The researcher read the novel Hafalan Shalat Delisa and then explored the social values and characteristics of main character contain in the novel. Hafalan Shalat Delisa Novel is a novel that tells about a six-year-old girl and her family who were hit by a tsunami disaster in Aceh on December 26, 2004. The novel describes about Acehnese girl name Delisa, a Tsunami Victim and how she survived. This study was conducted to analyze the social values and characteristics of main character in the novel. The social values contained in this novel are education, religious, caring others, honesty, affection, friendship, mutual, and helping others. Moreover, the characteristics of the main character contained in this novel are appreciate, quick in imitating other’s speech, kind, carious, forgetful and never giving up. 
Analyzing Students’ Ability in Using the Language Features in Writing Descriptive text Bela Putri Mendale; Endang Komariah; Siti Sarah Fitriani
Research in English and Education Journal Vol 4, No 4 (2019): December 2019
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The purpose of this research was to find out the students’ ability in using the language feature in writing descriptive text. This research was designed as quantitative research and it was conducted at SMPN 4 Banda Aceh is located at Peunayong on April 25th 2019. The number of sample in this research was 20 students which were taken from the seven grade students. In this research, the researcher used writing test as the instrument of the research where the students were asked to write the language features in a descriptive text based on the picture given to them. In this research, the researcher analyzed two components of descriptive text written by the students such as grammar and vocabulary. To measure students’ ability, the researcher showed the result that in the grammar analysis of writing, 20% of the students score 22-25, 60% score 19-21, and 20% score 11-17. In the result vocabulary analysis 75% score 18-20 and 25% score 14-17. The result level categories of vocabulary 75% level excellent. 25% level good. And the result level categories of grammar 20% level excellent, 60% level good the last 20% level fair. From the result it means their ability in using the language features in writing descriptive text can be categorized in the good level.
Kemampuan Siswa Kelas V SDN dalam Gugus 3 Kota Sabang Menulis Kembali Cerita Rakyat yang Dibaca Mustika Sari; Mohd. Harun; Siti Sarah Fitriani
LINGUA : Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 16 No. 2 (2019): September 2019
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This study aims at determining the ability of the fifth-grade students of state primary schools (SDNs) located in cluster 3 of Sabang City, Aceh; to rewrite folktales that are read, including the aspects of character, background, plot, language, and punctuation. The approach employed by this study is a descriptive quantitative approach. The population as well as samples in this study were 20 fifth-grade students of SDN 26 and 20 students of SDN 28 Sabang. The research data was collected by test techniques, in the form of assignments. Data is analyzed by quantitative descriptive analysis techniques, namely making a list of raw scores, calculating the average score of students, and classifying the results of the samples studied. The results of the study showed that the ability of the fifth grade students of SDNs in cluster 3 of Sabang City to rewrite the read folklore had not reached the specified value criteria. There are only 35% of students who have sufficient ability or score above 75, and many 65% of students do not have adequate ability who score below 75. This study also shows that of 40 students, only 3 students get a very good predicate with a score of 90, 30 students obtained a good predicate with a score of 65-85, and 7 students obtained a sufficient predicate with a score of 60.
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE OF STUDENTS FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES IN EFL CLASSROOM INTERACTION IN HIGHER INSTITUTION Sukardi Weda; Fathu Rahman; Haryanto Atmowardoyo; Iskandar Abdul Samad; Siti Sarah Fitriani; Mawardin M. Said; Andi Elsa Fadhilah Sakti
International Journal of Research on English Teaching and Applied Linguistics Vol 3, No 1 (2022)
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The authors address the study on intercultural communicative competence (ICC) of EFL students from different culture at higher education in the classroom setting. ICC is the most interesting and important topic in every meeting among people from different ethnic groups. López-Rocha (2016) mentions that intercultural communicative competence (ICC) needs to be incorporated in the language curriculum if educators hope to help students develop an appreciation for the language and culture studied, an awareness of their own culture, and the development of skills that will allow them to be competent, adaptable, and communicators. This present study therefore aims at exploring students’ perceptions on the practice of intercultural communication competence in EFL classroom at English Department, Faculty of Languages and Literature State University of Makassar, Indonesia in 2019/2020 academic year. A questionnaire was distributed and responded by fifty four undergraduate students. The data obtained from respondents were analyzed using descriptive statistics illustrating mean, standard deviation (SD), sum, and percentage of students’ perceptions on the questionnaire dealing with ICC practices in EFL classroom. The findings reveal that the students enjoy interacting with other students from different cultures. Other evidences from the study are: 1) they find it easy to talk to students from different cultures, 2) they like to be with students from different cultures, 3) they are open-minded to students from different cultures, 4) they respect the ways students from different cultures behave, 5) They try to get as much information as they can when interacting with students from different cultures, 6) they never think their culture is better than other cultures, 7) they often give positive responses to students from other cultures when maintaining interaction, and 8) they have a feeling of enjoyment towards diversity in their classroom interaction. The implication of the study is that the inclusion of ICC in the curriculum at higher education is a must.
Co-Authors A.A. Ketut Agung Cahyawan W Andi Elsa Fadhilah Sakti Andi Elsa Fadhilah Sakti Andi Muhammad Irawan Anna Fauza Jailani Armia Armia Asnawi Muslem Asnawi Muslem Asnawi Muslem Astuti, Nanda Auliana Rahmah Bela Putri Mendale Burhansyah Burhansyah Burhansyah, Burhansyah Burhanuddin Yasin Burtami Usman Bustami Usman Bustami Usman, Bustami Chairina Chairina Chairina Chairina, Chairina Cut Aulia Makhsum Cut Aulia Makhsum Cut Iqa Martia Daniati, Rahmi Denni Iskandar Desy Intan Fathiah Diana Achmad Diana Achmad Diana Achmad Diana Fauzia Sari Dohra Fitrisia Dohra Fitrisia Dwi Rahayu Prasetyaningsih Eka Putri Andayani Eliana Eliana Endah Anisa Rahma, Endah Anisa Endang Komariah Endang Komariah, Endang Ernida Ernida Fahmi Gunawan Farrah Fitriah Fathimath Shaheema Fathu Rahman Firdani Firdani Firdani Firdani Firdani, Firdani Fitria Arafah Fitria Rasmita Halimatul Intihan Hanim, Rafidah Harun, Mohd. Haryanto Atmowardoyo Haryanto Atmowardoyo Haryanto Atmowardoyo, Haryanto Hasna Topal Herawati Herawati Husniah Husniah Irwan Doni Iskandar Abdul Samad Iswanda Iswanda Jumaida Fajar Nasriati Junaidi Junaidi Kadrina Amilia Kigotho, Mutuota Kiki Ramadhani Kismullah, Kismullah Lestari, Rizka Puji Linville, Heather Mahmud, Masrizal Marlina Masrizal Mahmud Mauliana Rizki Mawardi Mawardi Mawardin Muhammad Said Mendale, Bela Putri Mohammad Harun Mohd Harun Mohd. Harun Mr. Ramli Muslem, Asnawi Mustika Sari Mustika Sari, Mustika Mutuota Kigotho Nanda Aspuri Nanda Marlina Abdul Samad Nanda Marlina Abdul Samad Nelly Mursyidah Nidar Velayati Nira Erdiana Noliza Hasrina Nour Ayouni Novalia Rizkanisa Novalia Rizkanisa, Novalia Nur Raihan Nuraini Nuraini Nurul Inayah Nurul Inayah Patak, Andi Anto Phoenna, Putra Putra Phoenna Putri Restu Damayanti Rafidah Hanim Rahmi Daniati Raihal Fajri Raihan Nurfadhila Raihan, Nur Ramadhani, Kiki Ramli Ramli Raudhaturrahmi Raudhaturrahmi Razali Razali Razali Razali Redha Mardatija Rica Andriani Rina Syafitri Rizka Puji Lestari Rizki Ananda Rizki Ananda Sabar Risdadi Saiful Marhaban Sakti, Andi Elsa Fadhilah Sevty Emafetery Singhanat Nomnian Siti Aisha Nurhuda Siti Maulia Rizki Sofia, Sofia Sofyan A. Gani Sukardi Weda Sukardi Weda Sukardi Weda, Sukardi Syamsul Bahri Ys Thara Hendri Safitri Topal, Hasna Usman Kasim Usman Kasim Velayati, Nidar Vera Agusriyanda Yunisrina Q. Yusuf Yusri Yusuf Zahria Amalina Zulfadli A. Aziz Zulfadli A. Aziz Zulfadli A. Aziz, Zulfadli A.