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GUESSING MEANING STRATEGY IN NARRATIVE TEXT FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Rakhmawati, Lely Nur; Kuswardani, Rahayu
RETAIN Vol 9 No 1 (2021)
Publisher : RETAIN

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Mastering English especially reading is required for the students. As a student, they have to master the text as well as possible. If a student comprehends the texts, they will get various kinds of knowledge through reading. In order to comprehend the text, the students should have a strategy, because the reading strategy that students use will influence the students reading comprehension. Guessing meaning is one of strategy that students can use. This study was conducted to examine the implementation of guessing meaning strategy and to explain the result after the implementation of the strategy. This study was qualitative research which used field notes; interview and students’ work as an instrument. The subjects of this study were the teacher and ten graders of students who were studying in a public school located in the suburban area. The data were gathered from the result of observation, the result of students' work and interviews, and the source of data collected from teacher activity and the students. All the data analyzed through three stages such as familiarizing and organizing, coding and reducing, and interpreting and representing. The result of the implementation guessing meaning strategy show that the teacher used guessing meaning strategy with 4 steps including ; decide the word that want to guess; look at the intermediate grammar context of the word that can be the students' reference to guess the meaning of the word; look at the wider context of the word usually beyond the level of the clause and often over several sentences; asked students to try to guess the meaning of the word and after that, the teacher will check the result of the answer. While the result after the implementation guessing meaning strategy showed that several clues in the sentence has enabled language learners to guess the meaning of the word from the context correctly. Vocabulary that language learners have collected during teaching and learning was helpful to understand the text. They also felt easy to find the explicit and implicit meaning of the word because they often used guessing meaning strategy. Keywords: reading, guessing-meaning strategy
Students' Perceptions in Using Google Classroom as Online English Learning Platform Pratika, Nine Dera; Kuswardani, Rahayu
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 10 No. 01 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Surabaya

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Nowadays, distance learning has become an effective strategy in education to reduce the spread of Corona Virus. Google Classroom, a learning platform has become a preferable educational platform. This research investigates the students’ perceptions in using Google Classroom as an online English learning platform. It is limited towards the accessibility of using Google Classroom. The study uses a quantitative method and the questionnaires as the instrument using Likert scale given to 100 eleventh grade senior high school students in Gedangan, East Java who implement Google Classroom to learn English. The data analysis uses descriptive statistics by explaining the frequency, median and mode of the data. The result shows many students agree that Google Classroom is accessible and available on mobile phones. It has understandable features that makes students get clear learning instruction and know their learning progress and history. It helps them in submitting their assignments and it does not drain a lot of internet quota. However, they disagree about having good interaction, finding out which assignments have not been completed and saving their learning time. Meanwhile, they choose neutral for understandable learning material and non-paper usage, but a similar number choose neutral, agree and strongly agree for cheating possibility
The Development of Portfolio Evaluation Tools to Improve Expository Writing Skills Kuswardani, Rahayu; Nur Abida, Fithriyah Inda; Purwati, Oikurema; Fauzia, Nur; Darma, Diana Budi; Fahri, Fahri; Chakim, Nur; Hilmi, Muh Aries
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): June
Publisher : Hasanuddin University

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This research is intended to help English teachers both at the college and high school levels in using portfolios as an evaluation tool in writing skills. Portfolio assessment was chosen in this research because of its wide use and easy adaptation to various needs. This study used Research and Development method. The development stage is based on the IQF curriculum implemented in English Language and Literature Department, Universitas Negeri Surabaya. The exploratory writing skills held for students are expected to help them in further writing, namely Thesis Proposal Writing and Academic Journal Writing where students will write down their thoughts about a concept or phenomenon and present an explanation accompanied by adequate research data. The results of the study show that the use of portfolio is quite positive. There is an improvement in students’ writing after applying a portfolio as an evaluation tool for writing skills. However, some additions need to be made to improve the quality and format of the portfolio as an evaluation tool for writing skills.
PENDAMPINGAN PENULISAN ARTIKEL POPULER BERTEMA NILAI-NILAI ISLAM PENGUATAN ANTI RADIKALISME DI PONDOK PESANTREN AL-FALAH PLOSO MOJO KEDIRI Abida, Fithriyah Inda Nur; Rahman, Yunanfathur; Saksono, Lutfi; Kuswardani, Rahayu; Darma, Diana Budi
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Sabangka Vol 1 No 06 (2022): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Sabangka
Publisher : Pusat Studi Ekonomi, Publikasi Ilmiah dan Pengembangan SDM Azramedia Indonesia

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Salah satu aktivitas yang belum tergarap secara maksimal di pondok pesantren salafiyah adalah kemampuan mentransformasikan pengetahuan atau kajian-kajian islam moderat ke dalam bentuk tulisan. Kajian-kajian mengenai keislaman merupakan menu sehari-hari di pondok pesantren salafiyah seperti Pondok Pesantren Al Falah Ploso Kediri. Seperti pondok pesantren salafiyah pada umumnya Pondok Pesantren Al Falah merupakan lembaga pendidikan yang berfokus pada kajian keislaman dan pengembangan karakter bangsa. Sangat disayangkan bila kajian-kajian keislaman hanya berkutat di pesantren dan tidak bisa diakses oleh publik. Oleh sebab itu diperlukan cara agar publik bisa mengakses kajian-kajian keislaman yang berasal dari pesantren. Salah satu cara adalah melalui tulisan yang dipublikasikan dan bisa dinikmati oleh public. Tentu saja bahasa yang digunakan adalah bahasa yang mudah dipahami oleh public. Kemampuan menulis tentu saja tidak bisa muncul begitu saja, tetapi harus ada proses latihan yang konsisten dan terus menerus. Untuk membuat para santri mahir menulis artikel popular, maka diperlukan perlatihan yang intensif. Melalui perlatihan ini diharapkan santri Pondok Pesantren Al Falah mampu mentransformasikan pengetahuan islam yang ramah atau islam rahmatan lil alamin kepada publik.
Functional Pragmatic Analysis in Building Students' Contextual Understanding of Literary Works Rahayu Kuswardani; Muhaimin Abdullah; Rizky Ramadhan; Abida, Fithriyah Inda Nur; Iye, Risman
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Pragmatics Research
Publisher : UIN Salatiga

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This study aims to analyze the role of a functional pragmatic approach in developing students' contextual understanding of literary works. The functional pragmatic approach emphasizes the importance of context in interpreting text meaning, considering the social, cultural, and situational backgrounds that influence communication in literature. In literature education, this method helps students go beyond understanding the literal content of a text. It encourages them to explore the deeper layers of meaning by considering the relationship between the author, the reader, and the broader societal context in which the text was produced. The research employs a qualitative case study design, engaging literature students as participants to examine how this approach is implemented in real classroom settings. The study utilizes several data collection techniques, including observations, interviews, and document analysis. These methods allow the researcher to comprehensively understand how the functional pragmatic approach is applied during literature lessons and its impact on students' comprehension. The findings indicate that this approach significantly enhances students' ability to critically analyze the meaning of texts and deepen their understanding of the social and cultural contexts embedded in the literature.Additionally, it fosters an appreciation for the values and messages conveyed through literary works. The study's implications suggest that incorporating a functional pragmatic approach in literature instruction could powerfully support the development of students' contextual understanding and critical thinking skills. By emphasizing the importance of context in literary analysis, this approach can help students engage with texts on a deeper level, making literature more meaningful and relevant to their lives.
Inspiring Children to Explore Cultural Heritage through Storytelling at Historical Tourism Sites Kuswardani, Rahayu; Fahri; Sumarniningsih; Ramadhan, Rizky; Abdullah, Muhaimin; Abida, Fithriyah Inda Nur
Jurnal Abdi Masyarakat Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Abdi Masyarakat Februari 2025
Publisher : Institut Pariwisata dan Bisnis Internasional

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Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi elemen-elemen dalam mendongeng yang dapat menarik minat anak-anak dan meningkatkan pemahaman mereka akan nilai-nilai budaya, yang berkontribusi pada promosi pariwisata berbasis budaya yang berkelanjutan. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang melibatkan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, penelitian ini menemukan bahwa teknik mendongeng seperti intonasi suara, ekspresi wajah, dan alat bantu visual secara signifikan meningkatkan keterlibatan anak-anak. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa mendongeng tidak hanya membantu menyampaikan nilai-nilai moral dan budaya, tetapi juga menanamkan kebanggaan terhadap identitas budaya. Narasi yang berpusat pada tujuan wisata bersejarah menumbuhkan hubungan antara anak-anak dan warisan budaya, memicu rasa ingin tahu dan menginspirasi perjalanan keluarga. Studi ini menggarisbawahi bahwa mendongeng merupakan alat untuk mendidik anak-anak sekaligus mempromosikan pariwisata budaya yang berkelanjutan, menjembatani pendidikan dan pariwisata untuk menumbuhkan generasi yang sadar budaya.   This study explores the elements of storytelling that capture children's interest and enhance their understanding of cultural values, contributing to the promotion of sustainable culture-based tourism. Using a qualitative approach involving observations, interviews, and documentation, the study found that storytelling techniques such as vocal intonations, facial expressions, and visual aids significantly increase children's engagement. Findings indicate that storytelling not only helps convey moral and cultural values but also instills pride in cultural identity. Narratives centered on historical tourist destinations foster a connection between children and cultural heritage, sparking curiosity and inspiring family travel. This study underscores storytelling as a tool for educating children while promoting sustainable cultural tourism, bridging education and tourism to nurture a culturally aware generation.
EFL Students’ English Speaking Motivation during the COVID-19 Pandemic in English Education Major Ibrahim, Mahanani Ilmi; Kuswardani, Rahayu
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 11 No. 01 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Surabaya

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Students’ motivation is one of the challenge for teacher as it is deemed essential to students’ learning activity and outcome. However, maintaining it has become a big issue for teachers during the pandemic. As the pandemic has turned the education system into taking different methods to avoid face-to-face learning, interaction and conversation to practice English for EFL learners have reduced. This present study is aimed to see the English-speaking motivation of Indonesian EFL students in English Education major. 54 EFL students from the English education program at one state university in Surabaya participated in this study. Quantitative method was used in order to collect and analyze the data An online questionnaire was distribute through Google Form in order to collect the data. The participants filled the data based on the 5-point Likert scale. The data was analyzed using SPSS and Microsoft Excel to get accurate result. The result of this study shows most students of English Education major are motivated by their goal of getting a good job (M = 4.64), to be better educated and more confident (M = 4.37), for their success in their program study (M = 4.48) and for professional growth (M = 4.33). The research also found that the participants do not except rewards when they practice their English speaking, although external factors can distract them. The overall result shows that the students of English Education major are both intrinsically and extrinsically motivated. In addition, more students are found to be exclusively intrinsic motivated than extrinsic motivated. Similar tendencies are also found in male and female students in terms of their speaking motivation.
Students and Teachers' Perception of the Use of Explicit Grammar Instruction in Ten Graders' Writing Class in Senior High School in Indonesia Izza, Novrita Nurul; Kuswardani, Rahayu
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 11 No. 01 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Surabaya

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Explicit grammar teaching is a popular type of teaching in many countries and is known to show positive results and have a positive effect on students' academic achievement. This is because teaching grammar is important, especially for English teachers, because there is a combination of writing assessment, grammar knowledge, and accuracy to complete the entire assessment score. The purpose of this research is to fill a need by studying the use of explicit grammar instruction in EFL classes in Indonesia. The study used a qualitative research technique and four data collection instruments: interviews, field notes, observation sheets, and questionnaires. The data collection was conducted in the classroom of tenth students at Senior High School. The results showed that the instructor believes that specific grammar instruction is vital. From the results regarding students' perception, it was found that 35 participants showed positive perceptions regarding the application of grammar instructions used in narrative texts. They also claim that using grammar instructions to study narrative texts can help them understand the material more easily. Further, from the teachers' perception, it can be known that the teacher feels that explicit grammar instruction is very important, especially in teaching narrative texts, because there are many uses of grammar that must be considered in such texts. It helps students understand the text and understand the language features in the narrative text.
Correlation between Junior High School Students’ Self-Efficacy in Writing and Their Writing Performance Dian Aushaf Yasmin; Rahayu Kuswardani
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 02 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Surabaya

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This study’s purpose is to find out the writing self-efficacy level of eighth-grade students in a public junior high school in Surabaya and the correlation between students’ self-efficacy in writing and their writing performance. The data is gathered by using a questionnaire to measure the self-efficacy level and students’ latest writing assignment to measure their writing performance. This study used Pearson’s correlation method at first, but since the data distribution was considered abnormal, Spearman’s correlation method was chosen instead. The results of this research denote that the eighth-graders in this junior high school have a high level of self-efficacy in writing, with their average score being 3.56 out of 5. Students can perform well in writing, as can be seen from their writing assignment’s drafts. The Spearman’s correlation result for the students’ writing self-efficacy and writing performance, with the correlation coefficient being 0.264, barely confirms the theory that there is a positive and linear correlation between the two variables, in which most students who have high self-efficacy level are proved to perform their writing assignment well. As the two variables can affect each other, increasing students’ self-efficacy in writing can be one of the ways to improve the students’ writing performance, which will also increase the students’ motivation and confidence. Since this study is only conducted in one junior high school in Surabaya, it can’t perfectly represent the other schools, especially the schools in smaller cities. Future researchers may investigate the connection and relationship between students' writing performance and their writing self-efficacy, not only in junior high school but also at other educational levels, as well as using different types of text to further prove the theory of self-efficacy to see if self-efficacy impacts performance differently across various writing genres.
Pelatihan Teknik Dongeng Sebagai Metode Pengajaran Orang Tua Kepada Anak di TK RA Mentari Fauzia, Nur; Fahri, Fahri; Purwati, Oikurema; Kuswardani, Rahayu; Darma, Fithriyah Inda Nur Abida Diana Budi
Jurnal Abdi Masyarakat Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): Jurnal Abdi Masyarakat
Publisher : Institut Pariwisata dan Bisnis Internasional

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Karya tulis ilmiah ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas pelatihan teknik dongeng sebagai metode pengajaran orang tua kepada anak di TK RA Mentari. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan campuran (mixed-methods) dengan menggabungkan data kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Populasi dalam kegiatan ini adalah seluruh orang tua dari anak-anak yang bersekolah di TK RA Mentari, dengan sampel penelitian dipilih secara purposif. Pelatihan teknik dongeng dilaksanakan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan dan pengetahuan orang tua dalam menggunakan dongeng sebagai alat pengajaran kepada anak-anak. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan adanya peningkatan yang signifikan pada keterampilan orang tua setelah mengikuti pelatihan. Orang tua mampu mengintegrasikan teknik dongeng dengan kreativitas dan efektivitas dalam aktivitas pembelajaran bersama anak di rumah dan di sekolah. Dampak implementasi teknik dongeng oleh orang tua pada perkembangan anak juga diamati melalui observasi perilaku anak di kelas dan wawancara dengan guru atau pengasuh. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa anak-anak yang memiliki orang tua yang aktif dalam menggunakan teknik dongeng menunjukkan peningkatan dalam perkembangan bahasa, moral, dan imajinasi. Pelatihan teknik dongeng sebagai metode pengajaran orang tua kepada anak di TK RA Mentari memberikan dampak positif dan signifikan dalam pendidikan anak usia dini.   This scientific paper aims to evaluate the effectiveness of storytelling technique training as a method of teaching for parents to their children at TK RA Mentari (Mentari Kindergarten). The method used is a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data. The population of this study consists of all parents of children attending TK RA Mentari, with the research sample chosen purposively. The storytelling technique training was conducted to enhance the skills and knowledge of parents in using storytelling as a teaching tool for their children. The results of data analysis indicate a significant improvement in the skills of parents after attending the training. Parents were able to integrate storytelling techniques creatively and effectively in learning activities with their children at home and at school. The impact of implementing storytelling techniques by parents on children's development was also observed through the observation of children's behavior in the classroom and interviews with teachers or caregivers. The results showed that children with parents actively using storytelling techniques demonstrated improvements in language, moral, and imaginative development. Storytelling technique training as a method of teaching for parents at TK RA Mentari provides a positive and significant impact on early childhood education.
Co-Authors Abdullah, Muhaimin Abida, Fithriyah Inda Nur Daar, Gabriel Fredi Darma, Diana Budi Darma, Fithriyah Inda Nur Abida Diana Budi Dian Aushaf Yasmin FAHRI Fahri Fahri FARIZAH, NIJMATUL FITHRIYAH INDA NUR ABIDA Fithriyah Inda Nur Abida, Fithriyah Inda Hilmi, Muh Aries Ibrahim, Mahanani Ilmi Izza, Novrita Nurul LISETYO ARIYANTI Lutfi Saksono, Lutfi Muhaimin Abdullah NUR CHAKIM Nur Fauzia OIKUREMA PURWATI Pratika, Nine Dera Rakhmawati, Lely Nur Risman Iye Rizky Ramadhan Rizky Ramadhan, Rizky Sholichah, Nadiatus Sumarniningsih YUNANFATHUR RAHMAN