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The Effect of Whispering Game Toward Students’ Vocabulary Mastery at First Grade MTsN 1 Agam Octaviani, Feby; Melani, Melyann; Reflinda, Reflinda; Roza, Veni
Education Achievement: Journal of Science and Research Volume 5 Issue 3 November 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/jsr.v5i3.2086

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Vocabulary is an essential aspect of acquiring four English language skills. However, many students found some difficulties, such as students had low vocabulary mastery, students had a limited number of vocabulary, and students had psychological barriers to learning vocabulary. Therefore, the goal of the study was to determine whether using whispering games had any impact on students' ability to master language. A quasi-experimental design and quantitative methods were used in this study. Then, the population of study was a student of the first grade, MTsN 1 Agam. The study applied purposive sampling and pre- and post-test test were used in the study. The experimental class and the control class would be given the pre- test and post-test, and the researchers would compare the means of the two groups using independent sample t-tests. The calculation's findings indicate that the t-count value is higher than the t-table value. The degree of freedom at a significance level of 0.05 is 57 (14.313>0.05). With these findings, null hypothesis can be rejected. It indicates that first-grade MTsN 1 Agam vocabulary mastery achieved through whispering games is better than conventional techniques.
The Correlation Between Students Engagement and Students Academic Achievement in Learning English at 11th Grade of MAN 4 Agam Latifa, Annisa; Melani, Melyann; Reflinda, Reflinda; Roza, Veni
Education Achievement: Journal of Science and Research Volume 5 Issue 3 November 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/jsr.v5i3.2093

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This study was conducted to find out the correlation between students’ engagement and students’ academic achievement in learning English at 11th grade of MAN 4 Agam. This study used correlational design. The sample was the XI IPS 1 and 2 which consisted of 37 students which selected by using purposive sampling technique. Technique data collecting in this study was questionnaires and tests. The questionnaire was Student Engagement Instrument (SEI) consisted 33 questions and academic achievement test consisted 22 questions. In analyzing the data, this study used Pearson’s Product Moment in SPSS 20 version program. There were a strong positive correlation with a correlation coefficient of 0.669. This means that there is a significant relationship between these variables, showing that student engagement impacts academic achievement in various ways. So, higher student’ engagement is associated with higher learning achievement in English, whereas lower engagement corresponds to lower achievement.
The Effect of Gossiping Group Activities Toward Fluency in Speaking at the 10th Grade Of MAN 3 Agam Alfina, Alfina; Eliza, Eliza; Roza, Veni; Melani, Melyann
Education Achievement: Journal of Science and Research Volume 5 Issue 3 November 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/jsr.v5i3.2096

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This research was motivated by the findings of the researcher during observations and interviews at the 10th grade of MAN 3 Agam. Researcher found that students often used pause fillers such as "hmm" and "eee", and had low vocabulary mastery that hindered fluency in speaking. They also had difficulty expressing ideas and opinions, so the speed and tempo of speaking were affected. The study aimed to determine the effect of gossiping group activities on students' speaking fluency. The study used a type of experimental research, namely a quasi-experiment with a nonequivalent control group design. The sample in this study was selected using a random technique and the selected class was XE.2 class as the control class and XE.4 class as the experimental class. Instruments in the form of oral speaking tests that had been validated with content validity and assessed with inter-rater reliability. Data analysis included prerequisite tests for normality and homogeneity, and utilized Paired sample t-Tests and Independent sample t-Tests to test hypotheses. From the results of data analysis, it was concluded that gossiping group activities had a significant effect on improving students' speaking fluency.
Analysis of Personality Factors’ in Second Language Acquisition: (A Survey of Fifth Semester Students’ of English Education Study Program at UIN SMDD Bukittinggi) Febriana, Febriana; Reflinda, Reflinda; Roza, Veni; Melani, Melyann
Education Achievement: Journal of Science and Research Volume 5 Issue 3 November 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/jsr.v5i3.2097

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This research was carried out based on problems encountered by researcher in the fifth semester of the English language education study program at UIN SMDD Bukittinggi. First, many students do not yet recognize their personalities. Second, students still feel insecure, anxious and afraid in using their second language skills because of their personality. The aim of this research is to describe student personality which has an impact on the process of second language acquisition for students in the fifth semester and to describe how personality factors influence the second language acquisition of students in the fifth semester. This research is research with a mixed approach. The instruments of this research are questionnaires and interviews. The respondents for this research for quantitative data were 46 fifth semester students of the English language education study program. The informants for this research were 4 students who had participated and filled out the research questionnaire. Data was obtained from three classes through distributing questionnaire instruments and interviews with fifth semester students. There are two data analyzes in this research, namely descriptive statistical data analysis for quantitative data and qualitative data analysis for researcher using the theory of Miles and Huberman in Sugiyono. The findings and discussion outline the answers to the three research questions, namely students' personality types, students' level of second language acquisition, and the relationship between personality and second language acquisition.  First, it was found that the personality types of fifth semester students are conscientiousness, extroversion and its opposite, neuroticism, and agreeableness. Second, more than half of the fifth semester English education students have reached the level of continuous language development/advanced fluency with 57.6%. Third, students have the view that personality can facilitate or complicate the process of language acquisition, but it can still be influenced by other factors such as one's desire and self-control.
The Implementation of the Problem Based Learning in Teaching English at the Second Grade of Pondok Pesantren Ashhabul Yamin Lasi Yusvendy, Sherly Dwi; Melani, Melyann; Reflinda, Reflinda; Roza, Veni
Education Achievement: Journal of Science and Research Volume 5 Issue 3 November 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/jsr.v5i3.2112

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This research was done to find out the Implementation of Problem Based Learning Model in Teaching English at the second grade of Pesantren Ashhabul Yamin Lasi. This study aims to determine the implementation of the problem based model at the Ashhabul Yamin Lasi Islamic Boarding School.This study aims to 1) To find out how do the teacher implement problem based learning model in teaching english . 2) To find out what are the problem faced by teachers while teaching using the problem based learning model at the Ashhabul Yamin Lasi Islamic Boarding School. This research is a descriptive qualitative research. The subjects of this research are English teachers who implement the problem based learning model. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis uses the Miles and Huberman model, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The result of this study is that it was found that English teachers at the boarding school ashhabul yamin lasi have used five steps in implementing the problem-based learning model. Based on the data collected by the researcher, It can be concluded that all the steps taken by the teacher are in accordance with the steps of each sequence in the problem-based learning model. So, it can be interpreted that the English teacher at the Ashhabul Yamin Lasi Islamic Boarding School is able to apply the problem-based learning model and adapt it to the material being taught. The teacher is able to provide problems or questions according to the abilities of the students. Then the teacher is also able to invite students to be directly involved in the class.
The Analysis of English Teacher Talk Modification in Classroom Interaction of 2nd Grade Students at MTsN 6 Kubang Putiah Maryaty, Sri; Melani, Melyann; Reflinda, Reflinda; Roza, Veni
Education Achievement: Journal of Science and Research Volume 5 Issue 3 November 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/jsr.v5i3.2118

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This research was due to some problems that were found in MTsN 6 Kubang Putih. First, teacher gave less pauses during her talk in the classroom. Teacher talk should be give more pauses for students’ comprehension. Second, the teacher did not do self-repeat frequently. She only does it sometimes. Self-repeat in teacher talk also need to be done frequently. Self-repeat is when the teacher repeat her sentence or word for the students to get a better understanding. This research was descriptive qualitative. , the subject of the research is the teacher and students of English class of the second grade in MTsN 6 Kubang Putih in academic year 2021. There is six class and one class consist of 30 students. The researcher focused on teacher’s talk in the classroom interaction in English class. The researcher used purposive sampling to choose the student to be interviewed or participant. The data of the present study are collected through observation in the classroom and conducting interview. The researcher found that the modifications seen in teacher talk in language classrooms, including a slower rate of speech, longer and more frequent pauses, exaggerated and simplified pronunciation, more basic vocabulary, less subordination, more declaratives and statements versus questions, and more self-repetition, were all present. This supports the findings from Chaudron and Dodu's study of modification of teacher talk in language classrooms. The findings of this research highlighted the importance of teacher modifications in language teaching. It is essential for teachers to vary their speech rate, use pauses, and stress particular words in order to emphasize the messages they are trying to communicate within the classroom. Self-repeat can aid learners in understanding the instructional content better. Additionally, teachers should incorporate simple vocabulary within their discussions, and use more declarative senteces. Modifying the teacher talk is an effective strategy in helping learners better comprehend the material being presented.
The Implementation of Merdeka Curriculum in English Subject at the Seventh Grade Students of SMPN 1 Ampek Angkek Julianti, Uci; Reflinda, Reflinda; Melani, Melyann; Roza, Veni
Education Achievement: Journal of Science and Research Volume 6 Issue 1 March 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/jsr.v6i1.2297

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This research was conducted based on the problems which were found by the researcher at the seventh grade of SMPN 1 Ampek Angkek. First, teacher difficulties in understanding and creating syllabus. Second, teacher difficulties challenges in comprehending the content of the new textbooks merdeka curriculum. Third, the delayed arrival of books at school leads teacher to use the previous curriculum books, eventhough the merdeka curriculum has been implemented in the school. The study aims to determine how teacher the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum in class and to find the teacher’s problem during the implementationn of the merdeka curriculum in English subject at seventh grade of SMPN 1 Ampek Angkek.This research was Descriptive Qualitative research. The instruments of this research were observation checklists and interviews. The informant of this research was teacher who taught at the seventh grade in SMPN 1 Ampek Angkek. The data were obtained from two class observation in four meeting from seventh grade and interview with English teacher. To analyzed the data, researcher used the theory of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana. The results of the research show that the implementation of the merdeka curriculum learning includes planning learning by identifying the availability of effective weeks, analyzing allocated learning outcomes to effective weeks, determining learning objectives and learning objective flow, and formulating teaching modules. The problem faced by Planning include difficulties in creating teaching modules, implementation challenges involve applying teaching strategies, evaluation challenges students learning outcomes remain low even though the material has been studied repeatedly.
The Effect Of Literacy Practices Toward Students’ Reading Skill At Eleventh Grade In Pondok Pesantren Haji Miskin In The Academic Year Of 2021/2022 Yosfia, Risma; Melani, Melyann
Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research (Special Issue)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/innovative.v4i3.11582

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh praktik literasi terhadap keterampilan membaca siswa. Hal tersebut dilakukan di Pondok Pesantren Haji Miskin karena sebagian santri di Pondok Pesantren Haji Miskin masih memiliki kendala dalam penguasaan bahasa Inggris khususnya dalam membaca. Sebagian besar siswa kurang kosa kata dan sulit membaca teks yang terlihat dari beberapa siswa tidak dapat membaca dengan jelas. Akibatnya, hanya beberapa siswa yang tidak bisa membaca teks dan tidak bisa memahami paragraf atau teks.Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian eksperimen. Peneliti menggunakan penelitian pre eksperimen design dengan menggunakan model pre-test-post-test. Populasi dari penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XI di Pondok Pesantren Haji Miskin. Sampel nya kelas XI.1 diberlakukan sebagai kelas eksperimen yang diajarkan menggunakan praktek literasi. Peneliti ini menggunakan total sampling untuk menentukan sampel penelitian ini. Untuk menganalisis data, peneliti menggunakan test nomalitas dengan memakai uji lilliefors dan. Sedangkan untuk menguji hypothesis peneliti menggunakan uji t dan mengkonsultasikan hasilnya dengan table derajat α=0.05.Dari hasil penelitian dan perhitungan tes awal dan akhir dari kelas eksperimen terdapat hasil uji t-hitung ( 3,693) lebih tinggi daripada t-table (2,056) dengan df =26 dan α = 0,05 , jadi hipotesis alternative (Ha) diterima bahwa ada pengaruh yang signifikan dengan menggunakan literacy practices. Jadi, hipotesis alternative diterima yang berarti bahwa penggunaan teknik praktek literasi lebih baik daripada menggunakan metode biasa. Hal ini dibuktikan bahwa menggunakan cara praktekl literasi sebagai teknik yang bisa membantu siswa dalam meningkatkan kemampuan membaca siswa.
Developing E-worksheet-based TPACK model for Junior High School Students in English Language Learning Context Meldia, Putri; Melani, Melyann; Kardena, Absharini; Roza, Veni
Script Journal: Journal of Linguistics and English Teaching Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024): October
Publisher : Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24903/sj.v9i2.1442

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Background:The goal of this study is at developing an E-Worksheet based on TPACK Model by using Adobe Animate CC and AI Voice. This research was conducted to overcome the students’ problem, the teacher’s problem, and instructional problem that occurred in Language classroom. Methodology:This study is a research and development project that used of the 4D development methodology. The four steps of this model's development are defining, designing, developing, and distributing. Observations, tests, interviews, and questionnaires are examples of research instruments. The e-worksheet was validated by 5 validators, including 2 material and language expert lecturers and 3 media expert lecturers. Findings:The percent formula is used to determine its practicality. The electronic worksheet is classified as very valid with the level of 84.2 % in material or content of product and very valid with the level of 85.9% in media of product. The result of the practicality of the electronic words indicated that the total mean score for all the items in the questioner was 4.5 with a percentage of 90 falling into the category of very practical. The results of the effectiveness test were obtained with a value of 0.81 in the high category. Conclusion:Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that developing an E-Worksheet in Describing words material based on the TPACK Model by using Adobe Animate CC and AI Voice for seventh grade students of Junior Islamic High School is valid, practical, and effective. Originality:The use of TPACK as a resource for creating teaching materials is quite effective    
Students’ Perception of Applying Teacher-in-Role during English Learning Process: A Descriptive Study of Middle School Students Firdaus, Fatimah; Melani, Melyann
Journal of Education, Language Innovation, and Applied Linguistics Vol 3, No 1 (2024): JELITA: Journal of Education, Language Innovation, and Applied Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37058/jelita.v3i1.6317

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Teacher-in-Role becomes one of the effective methods in the teaching and learning process which indicates the teacher also contributes to playing a role in the classroom to engage the students to take a part a role. This study aimed to describe students’ perception of applying Teacher-in-Role which reflected the purpose of Teacher-in-Role. There were some purposes namely, stabilize the students’ attention, trigger affective and cognitive responses, provide and collect information, try to speak and respond, face challenges or issues and try to handle them, and communicate patterns between teacher and students while Teacher-in-Role. This study was a descriptive study with interviews through focus group discussion as the instrument of this study. There were 10 students in one of the high schools in Padang who participated in this study. The result of this study was a positive perception of students who applied Teacher-in-Role in the classroom. It increased students’ enthusiasm for learning and built a natural atmosphere while they played a role. The students are encouraged trying to take a role due to the unique characters that should be taken. The teachers also became part of them to play the role and also provide them the precise information. However, there was a student to showed the opposite which Teacher-in-Role was ordinary because the students face issues such as nervousness, limited vocabulary, less confidence, and tend to be passive in the classroom. Overall, the students illustrated the positive perception of applying Teacher-in-Role in teaching and learning. Keywords: Descriptive study; Learning; Perception; and Teacher-in-Role.