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THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION AND SPEAKING ABILITY OF THE 8TH GRADE STUDENTS IN SMP IT CAHAYA HATI BUKITTINGGI Opida Nengsih; Melyann Melani; Reflinda Reflinda; Irwandi Irwandi
EDU RESEARCH Vol 5 No 3 (2024): EDU RESEARCH
Publisher : IICLS (Indonesian Institute for Corporate Learning and Studies)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47827/jer.v5i3.505

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This study aims to analyse the relationship between students' motivation and their speaking ability in English. The study was conducted on 42 grade VIII students at SMP IT Cahaya Hati Bukittinggi. Students' motivation was measured through a questionnaire, while speaking ability was assessed using a speaking test. The data was analysed using Pearson Correlation Formula, which showed a significant positive correlation with a value of 0.739. These results show that the higher the students' motivation, the better their speaking ability. However, there were also some unique cases where students with high motivation still had difficulty speaking, while some students with low motivation were able to speak well. This finding confirms that besides motivation, other factors such as learning methods and learning environment also affect speaking ability. Therefore, teachers need to create a supportive learning environment and provide effective strategies to improve students' motivation as well as speaking skills in English.
A Comparative Study of Students’ Listening Skills Using Media; Song and Podcast Nurhaliza, Siti; Reflinda, Reflinda; Melani, Melyann; Eliza, Eliza
Modality Journal: International Journal of Linguistics and Literature Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): June 2023
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/mj.v3i1.6392

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Abstract Listening skill is commonly used in daily activities. Nevertheless, there are a lot of students who still got difficulties when it comes to listening activity. One of the solution to solve listening problem is to use the existance of media, namely song and podcast to help students improving their listening comprehension. In this paper, researcher employed quantitative method with quasi-experimental design using two-group pretest-posttest. The aim of this research were: (1) to find out whether there was a significant difference in achievement of students listening skills after being taught by using song and those who were taught by using podcast, and (2) to find out which media that gave more significant effect in students listening skills. The data was analyzed by using Independent Sample t-test in SPSS 20. This paper showed that there was significant difference in achievement of students’ listening skills between the students who were taught by using song and those who were taught by using podcast. From the results of the data, teaching listening through podcast gave more significant effect to increase students’ listening skills. Keywords: song, podcast, listening skills Abstrak   Keterampilan mendengarkan selalu digunakan dalam kegiatan sehari-hari. Meskipun demikian, masih banyak siswa yang mengalami kesulitan dalam kegiatan mendengarkan. Salah satu solusi untuk memecahkan masalah mendengarkan adalah dengan menggunakan media, yaitu lagu dan podcast untuk membantu siswa meningkatkan pemahaman mendengarkan mereka. Dalam penelitian ini peneliti menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan desain eksperimen semu dengan membandingkan menggunakan two-group pretest-posttest. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah: (1) untuk mengetahui apakah ada perbedaan yang signifikan dalam pencapaian keterampilan mendengarkan siswa setelah diajar dengan menggunakan lagu dan mereka yang diajar dengan menggunakan podcast, dan (2) untuk mengetahui media apa yang memberikan pengaruh yang lebih signifikan dalam keterampilan mendengarkan siswa. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan Independent Sample t-test di SPSS 20. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ada perbedaan yang signifikan dalam pencapaian keterampilan mendengarkan siswa antara siswa yang diajar dengan menggunakan lagu dan mereka yang diajar dengan menggunakan podcast. Dari hasil data tersebut, kegiatan mendengarkan melalui podcast memberikan pengaruh yang lebih signifikan terhadap peningkatan keterampilan mendengarkan siswa. Kata Kunci: lagu, podcast, kemampuan mendengar
Analysis of Students' Ability to Answer Reading Assessments with High Level Thinking Skills (Hots) Muti'ah, Anggi; Reflinda, Reflinda; Melani, Melyann; Eliza, Eliza
Modality Journal: International Journal of Linguistics and Literature Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): December 2023
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/mj.v3i2.6397

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AbstractThis research is motivated by concerns about students' low ability to answer reading assessments with higher-order thinking skills (HOTS). Most of the issues that arise indicate that students' skill abilities are still low, and some students are not ready to face contextual problems, reasoning, situations that require creativity, all of which commonly occur in HOTS. The purpose of this research is to deepen understanding of students' abilities in the aspects of analysis, evaluation, and creation, which are key components of HOTS. The study was conducted on 30 eighth-grade students at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 02 Pasaman Barat as a representation of the population. The instrument used was a reading test consisting of 20 multiple-choice questions that measure three components of HOTS: analyzing, evaluating, and creating. The test indicators were adopted from Bloom's Taxonomy and Anderson. The research results show that students' high-order thinking abilities in answering reading assessments are sufficient. It can be seen from the average scores obtained by students in the analyzing component (64.66), evaluating (72.85), and creating (61.39), with an overall average for all components (66.3) falling into the "Sufficient" category. The implications of this research can provide guidance for the development of more effective learning strategies to enhance students' higher-order thinking skills in the context of reading.Keywords: Student Ability, Reading, Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)Abstrak Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kekhawatiran atas rendahnya kemampuan siswa dalam menjawab penilaian membaca dengan keterampilan berpikir tingkat tinggi (HOTS). Sebagian besar permasalahan yang muncul menunjukkan kemampuan keterampilan siswa masih rendah dan sebagian siswa belum siap menghadapi soal-soal kontekstual, penalaran, situasi yang membutuhkan kreativitas. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendalami pemahaman tentang kemampuan siswa dalam aspek analisis, evaluasi, dan kreasi, yang merupakan komponen kunci dari HOTS. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada 30 siswa kelas VIII Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 02 Pasaman Barat sebagai representasi populasi. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah tes membaca terdiri dari 20 soal pilihan ganda yang mengukur tiga komponen HOTS; menganalisis, mengevaluasi, dan mencipta. Indikator uji diadopsi dari Taksonomi Bloom dan Anderson. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi siswa dalam menjawab penilaian membaca sudah cukup. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan nilai rata-rata yang diperoleh siswa pada komponen menganalisis (64,66), mengevaluasi (72,85), dan mencipta (61,39) dan rata-rata untuk seluruh komponen (66,3) adalah kategori Cukup. Implikasi dari penelitian ini dapat memberikan panduan untuk pengembangan strategi pembelajaran yang lebih efektif dalam meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir tingkat tinggi siswa dalam konteks membaca.Kata Kunci: Kemampuan Siswa, Membaca, Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
An Analysis of Paraphrasing Techniques Used by Student at the Fifth Grade English Education Department of IAIN Bukittinggi Academic Year 2022/2023 Zohra, Meilanie; Melani, Melyann; Roza, Veni; Prima Dewi, Merry
Journal of Educational Management and Strategy Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022): January-June 2022
Publisher : Yayasan Lembaga Studi Makwa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (290.717 KB) | DOI: 10.57255/jemast.v1i1.17

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This research was conducted based on the problem found in academic writing class about paraphrasing at English Education Department at the fifth semester IAIN Bukittinggi. Paraphrasing is known as a way to avoid plagiarism while creating scientific papers or journals. However, the researcher interviewed the lecturer and found that the most of the students have difficulty putting the ideas into their own words. They used too many words from the original passage that shows the students were lack of vocabulary mastery. Moreover, the students used monotonous technique of paraphrase. This research used mixed method. It is a procedure for collecting, analyzing, and mixing both quantitative and qualitative methods in a single study or a series to understand a research problem. The students were given a paraphrasing test to know the students ability. The data were analyzed using scoring rubric proposed by Callison. After that, some students were interviewed to find out the dominant paraphrasing technique used by the students. After calculating the score, the result of the study showed that the student’s ability in paraphrasing was 59. As writing band suggested by Leo, the students’ ability in paraphrasing is in moderate level where it is rather well organized. Arguments are rather relevant in relation to writer’s view. Main ideas and supporting ideas are rather clear. The message is almost clear but with some loss of detail. In addition, the interview showed that most of the students use synonym replacement technique in paraphrasing the text. It is because most of the student agreed that the technique is the easiest technique to use.
Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions About The Role Of Technology In Learning English At SMAN 3 Bukittinggi Natalia, Melisa; Roza, Veni; Melani, Melyann; Syafitri, Widya
Journal of Educational Management and Strategy Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): January-June 2023
Publisher : Yayasan Lembaga Studi Makwa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57255/jemast.v2i1.213

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The role of technology in learning English has become a matter of whether it plays important role or not. The problem in this research was that the perception between teachers and students about the role of technology in learning English varied. This research aims to determine how teachers’ and students’ perceptions about the role of technology in learning English at SMAN 3 Bukittinggi. The researcher wanted to examine whether the perception of teachers and students were positive or not. The type of research used by the researcher was descriptive quantitative, utilized a questionnaire as an instrument. The population in this research were English teachers and eleventh grade of students at SMAN 3 Bukittinggi. The sample of this research were 4 (four) English teachers and class XI IPA 2 with the total of 36 (thirty-six) students. The researcher used cluster random sampling to determine the sample of students in this research. The researcher distributed a questionnaire to each sample, then collected the data. After that, the researcher identified the answers from the respondents and analyzed the data, then drew conclusions in the form of levels (categories). The results of this research, the perception of teachers and students about the role of technology in learning English is 88,03%. Based on the persentage result of this research indicated that teachers and students had very positive perception about the role of technology in learning English. Thus, the result of this research indicated that teachers and students feel that technology plays important role in learning English. Peran teknologi dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris telah menjadi persoalan apakah memainkan peran penting atau tidak. Masalah dalam penelitian ini yaitu persepsi antara guru dan siswa tentang peran teknologi dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris yang bervariasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana persepsi guru dan siswa tentang peran teknologi dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris di SMAN 3 Bukittinggi. Peneliti ingin meneliti apakah persepsi guru dan siswa positif atau tidak.  Jenis penelitian yang digunakan peneliti adalah deskriptif kuantitatif, dengan menggunakan angket sebagai instrumen. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah guru bahasa Inggris dan siswa kelas sebelas di SMAN 3 Bukittinggi. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 4 guru bahasa Inggris dan kelas XI IPA 2 dengan berjumlah 36 siswa. Peneliti menggunakan cluster random sampling untuk menentukan sampel siswa dalam penelitian ini. Peneliti menyebarkan angket kepada setiap sampel, lalu mengumpulkan datanya. Setelah itu, peneliti mengindentifikasi jawaban dari responden dan menganalisa data, lalu menarik kesimpulan dalam bentuk tingkatan level (kategori).  Hasil dari penelitian ini, persepsi guru dan siswa tentang peran teknologi dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris adalah 88,03%. Berdasarkan hasil persentase dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa guru dan siswa memiliki persepsi yang sangat positif tentang peran teknologi dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris. Dengan demikian, hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa guru dan siswa merasa teknologi memainkan peran penting dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris.
An Analysis of Teacher’s Assessment Task in Teaching Writing at MAS TI Paninggahan Ramadani, Nesi; Melani, Melyann; Eliza, Eliza; Irwandi , Irwandi
Journal of Educational Management and Strategy Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): July-December 2023
Publisher : Yayasan Lembaga Studi Makwa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57255/jemast.v2i2.241

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This research was conducted because of several problems found in class XI Mas.TI Paninggahan. Teachers tend to use monotonous assessment tasks, teachers do not assess assessment tasks well, students' motivation in learning to write English is low, teachers do not have enough time to see how students write. Students have problems in grammar and vocabulary. The purpose of this research is to find out what assessment tasks teachers give in teaching writing, to find out how teachers assess students' writing assessment tasks and then to find out what problems teachers have in assessing writing assessment tasks in class 11 MAS. IT Paninggahan. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method. Data obtained from interviews and document analysis were analyzed qualitatively. Researchers analyzed students' writing assessment assignments that had been given scores and interviews were conducted directly with the teacher. The findings from this research are several aspects of writing assessment tasks given by teachers in class activities during the second semester. There are several types of assessment tasks given by teachers in teaching writing. These are the cloze selection task, paragraph construction task, and guided question and answer. Furthermore, the researchers also found out about how teachers assessed the writing assessment tasks given. The assessment is carried out holistically by paying attention to the authenticity of the text, suitability of the text with the title, text order, choice of vocabulary, choice of grammar, vocabulary letters and neatness of the text. Each point was ranked by the researcher from five points to one point based on aspects of very suitable or not suitable.. Abstrak Penelitian ini dilakukan karena beberapa permasalahan yang ditemukan di kelas XI Mas.TI Paninggahan. Guru cenderung menggunakan tugas penilaian yang monoton, guru tidak melakukan penilaian tugas penilaian dengan baik, motivasi siswa dalam belajar menulis bahasa Inggris rendah, waktu untuk melihat bagaimana proses menulis siswa oleh guru tidak cukup. Siswa memiliki masalah dalam tata bahasa dan kosa kata. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui apa saja tugas penilaian yang diberikan guru dalam mengajar menulis, untuk mengetahui bagaimana guru menilai tugas penilaian menulis siswa dan kemudian untuk mengetahui apa saja masalah guru dalam menilai tugas penilaian menulis di kelas 11 MAS. TI Paninggahan. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Data diperoleh dari wawancara dan analisis dokumen yang dianalisis secara kualitatif. Peneliti menganalisis tugas penilaian menulis siswa yang telah diberi skor dan wawancara dilakukan langsung dengan guru. Temuan dari penelitian ini terdapat beberapa aspek tugas penilaian menulis yang diberikan oleh guru dalam kegiatan kelas selama semester kedua. Terdapat beberapa jenis tugas penilaian yang diberikan guru dalam mengajar menulis. Itu adalah cloze selection task, tugas konstruksi paragraf, dan tanya jawab terbimbing. Selanjutnya peneliti juga menemukan tentang bagaimana guru menilai tugas penilaian menulis yang diberikan. Penilaian dilakukan secara holistik dengan memperhatikan keaslian teks, kesesuaian teks dengan judul, urutan teks, pilihan kosa kata, pilihan tata bahasa, huruf kosa kata dan kerapian teks. Masing-masing poin dirangkai oleh peneliti dari lima poin sampai satu poin berdasarkan aspek sangat sesuai hingga tidak sesuai.
The Effect of Quantum Learning Method Toward Students Vocabulary Mastery in Grade V of SDN 03 Pakan Labuah Agustia, Sri Novelta; Safitri, Loli; Melani, Melyann; Syahrul, Syahrul
Continuous Education: Journal of Science and Research Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Pusdikra Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/ce.v6i1.2486

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This study explores the effect of the Quantum Learning method on vocabulary mastery among fifth-grade students at SDN 03 Pakan Labuah. The research used a quasi-experimental design, where an experimental group taught using Quantum Learning and a control group receiving traditional teaching methods. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests measuring students' vocabulary mastery. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in the experimental group's vocabulary scores (p-value = 0.000), suggesting that the Quantum Learning method had a positive impact on vocabulary acquisition. However, no significant difference was found between the experimental and control groups when comparing overall vocabulary mastery scores (p-value = 0.242). Despite this, the experimental group outperformed the control group in post-test results, further supporting the effectiveness of the Quantum Learning method in enhancing vocabulary mastery. This study contributes to the growing body of research on innovative teaching methodologies, offering valuable insights into the application of Quantum Learning in language education. Future research should focus on exploring long-term effects and the role of contextual factors in the method's effectiveness.
Pengaruh Vocabulary Self-collection strategi terhadap penguasaan kosakata siswa kelas delapan SMPN 1 Matur Milawati, Yohana; Kardena, Absharini; Melani, Melyann; Eliza
ELP (Journal of English Language Pedagogy) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): ELP (Journal of English Language Pedagogy)
Publisher : Universitas Mahaputra Muhammad Yamin

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36665/elp.v10i2.1055

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         This study was conducted to address several problems in students’ English learning, particularly in vocabulary acquisition. First, students faced difficulties in learning and retaining vocabulary. Second, they had not received adequate English instruction at the elementary school level. The purpose of this research was to examine the effectiveness of the Vocabulary Self-Collection Strategy (VSS) in improving students’ vocabulary mastery. A pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach was used. The population consisted of 8th-grade students at SMPN 1 Matur in the 2024/2025 academic year, with a total sample of 18 students selected through total sampling, as only one class was available. Data were collected using a vocabulary test comprising 20 items. The mean pretest score was 30.56, which increased significantly to 58.06 in the posttest. The hypothesis test showed that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted, with a significance value (Sig. 2-tailed) of 0.000, which is lower than ? = 0.05. This indicates that the use of VSS had a statistically significant effect on students’ vocabulary mastery. The posttest scores demonstrated clear improvement, confirming the effectiveness of the strategy. Therefore, it can be concluded that VSS is an effective method for enhancing vocabulary learning among 8th-grade students at SMPN 1 Matur.
INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF QUESTION-GENERATION STRATEGY IN ENHANCING NARRATIVE TEXT COMPREHENSION AMONG EFL LEARNERS Hatta Ira, Jamilah; Reflinda; Melani, Melyann; Roza, Veni
ELP (Journal of English Language Pedagogy) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): ELP (Journal of English Language Pedagogy)
Publisher : Universitas Mahaputra Muhammad Yamin

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36665/elp.v10i2.1079

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        Many students struggle with reading comprehension because they do not know how to identify key information, are less engaged in learning, and have limited exposure to interactive strategies. This study examined the effect of the question-generation strategy on ninth-grade students’ comprehension of narrative texts at MTsN 2 Agam. Employing a quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design, the research involved 122 students across five classes, with two classes selected: IX.1 (25 students) as the experimental group and IX.2 (24 students) as the control group. The experimental group received instruction through the question-generation strategy, while the control group was taught using conventional methods. Reading comprehension was assessed using a multiple-choice test, and the data were analyzed through normality and homogeneity checks, followed by paired-sample and independent-sample t-tests. The findings revealed a significant effect of the intervention, with the experimental group achieving greater gains from pre-test to post-test compared to the control group (Sig. < 0.05). These results suggest that the question-generation strategy effectively enhances reading comprehension and encourages more active and meaningful learning in EFL classrooms.
THE EFFECT OF USING ICE BREAKING ON STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN ENGLISH LEARNING IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Mesyela Niken Elfayeni; Melyann Melani
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 10 No. 04 (2025): Volume 10 No. 04 Desember 2025 Published
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v10i04.34668

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This research aimed to discover the effect of using ice breaking activities on students’ motivation in learning English. The study was conducted because preliminary observations revealed that many students showed low motivation in English class, often due to boredom, anxiety, and fear of peer judgment. This lack of motivation impacted their participation and learning outcomes. To address this issue, the researcher applied ice breaking as an engaging and interactive teaching strategy to create a fun and comfortable classroom atmosphere. This research used a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test control group design. The population was eighth-grade students of SMPN 6 Bukittinggi, consisting of 190 students. The sample included two classes: VIII.1 as the experimental class (30 students) and VIII.2 as the control class (30 students). The instrument used was a motivation questionnaire with a 16-item Likert scale. The data were analyzed using SPSS, applying paired sample t-test and independent sample t-test to determine the effect of ice breaking on students’ motivation. The results showed a significant effect of using ice breaking on students’ motivation in English learning. The paired sample t-test for the experimental group showed Sig. (2-tailed) = 0.000 < 0.05, indicating that Ha was accepted. The independent sample t-test also revealed Sig. (2-tailed) = 0.000 < 0.05, confirming a significant difference between the experimental and control classes. These findings indicate that using ice breaking is more effective in improving students’ motivation compared to conventional teaching methods.