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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)
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.
EFL Students’ Perceptions on Using Grammarly in Thesis Writing at English Education Department Students Driane, Luthfi Azhaar; Roza, Veni; Melani, Melyann; Reflinda, Reflinda
Continuous Education: Journal of Science and Research Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Pusdikra Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/ce.v5i1.1785

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This research aimed to identify EFL students’ perceptions of using Grammarly in writing their theses. Several problems were found in this research. Firstly, some EFL students utilized Grammarly for their thesis writing. Secondly, some EFL students did not understand how to use Grammarly. This research was descriptive qualitative research. The informants of this research were 7 students from English Education Department Class of 2023 who used Grammarly Premium in thesis writing. To gather data, this research used semi-structured interviews as the primary instrument. This research categorized the interview questions into three key indicators: interest, needs, and experience. The data were analyzed using an interactive model analysis, and each informant was interviewed individually. The findings revealed that students perceived positively when using Grammarly in writing their thesis. The interview data demonstrated that students expressed positive views in terms of interest, needs, and experience. EFL students considered Grammarly trusted resource in thesis writing. Their positive experiences highlighted the application’ effectiveness in enhancing overall writing quality for student.
The Implementation of Numbered Heads Together (NHT) Technique in Teaching Speaking Skill at IX Grade of SMPN 7 Bukitinggi Humairoh, Suci; Roza, Veni; Reflinda, Reflinda; Melani, Melyann
Continuous Education: Journal of Science and Research Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Pusdikra Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/ce.v5i2.1935

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This research was conducted based on problems found by researchers in the learning process about speaking skills using the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) technique. Numbered Heads Together (NHT) is cooperative learning that focuses on influencing communication to help students face a problem by discussing their best ideas about the problem. NHT is a technique that teachers have implemented in the classroom to teach students speaking skills. Teachers must be clever in choosing learning methods or techniques that will be used in teaching because learning techniques are fundamental forms or concrete ways of implementing learning during the learning process to achieve learning goals. This research aims to determine how teachers implement the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) technique in teaching students' speaking skills, whether it is in accordance with theory or not. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative research, which aims to describe how teachers implement the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) technique in teaching speaking skills. Then, the instrument used in this research was an observation sheet. The teacher teaches Present Continuous 'What are you doing?' and asks students to sit in small groups using NHT to discuss assignments given by the teacher. The results of this research show that teachers do not fully implement the steps of the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) technique in teaching speaking skills because the teacher has limited the time. Keywords: Implementation, Numbered Heads Together, Speaking skill.
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.
Analisis Faktor Penghambat Keterampilan Berbicara Siswa Kelas XI Pondok Pesantren Ashabul Yamin Bulan Sari; Melyann Melani
PUSTAKA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Pendidikan Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): Januari : Jurnal Bahasa dan Pendidikan
Publisher : BADAN PENERBIT STIEPARI PRESS

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (1084.606 KB) | DOI: 10.56910/pustaka.v3i1.305

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Penelitian ini dilaksanakan karena beberapa masalah yang ditemukan dilapangan; permasalahan dalam kemampuan berbicara siswa pada bahasa inggris. Siswa seperti merasa takut dalam berbicara menggunakan bahasa inggris didepan kelas, siswa juga tidak bisa mengekspresikan ide mereka dalam bahasa inggris dan siswa juga tidak aktif ketika belajar speaking. Peneliti menggunakan metode kualitative sebagai metode penelitian. Untuk mengumpulkan data, peneliti menggunakan interview kepada siswa dan guru dan untuk menguatkan data peneliti melakukan observasi dilapangan. Subjek pada penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa pada kelas XI di Pondok Pesantren Ashabul Yamin. Selanjutnya, dalam menganalisa data, peneliti menggunakan tiga metode yaitu : reduksi data, penyajian data, dan melakukan penarikan kesimpulan. Penemuan dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa factor yang menghambat kemampuan berbicara siswa adalah factor kognitif (konseptualisasi, formulasi, dan artikulasi), factor affektif (kurang percaya diri, merasa takut, dan kurang motivas) dan factor yang terakhir yaitu factor linguistic (kosa kata).