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The Correlation Between Speaking and Writing Ability of Non-English Education Department Nikmah, Lia Kamilatun; Melani, Agnes; Tyas, Retno Ayuning; Kurniati, Diah
Prominent Vol 7, No 2 (2024): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v7i2.11818

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This research investigates the correlation between the speaking and writing abilities of first-semester students in the Management Study Program at Universitas Muria Kudus. Drawing on the perspectives of language learning theories and previous studies, the research aims to contribute to a better understanding of the relationship between these two productive language skills. The study employs a correlational design, utilizing scores from the Speaking and Writing courses as quantitative measures. The data analysis, conducted through statistical methods such as Pearson's correlation coefficient, explores the strength and direction of the relationship between speaking and writing abilities. The research is grounded in the belief that an integrated approach to language teaching is essential, and understanding the correlation between these skills can enhance language learning methodologies. The findings of this study have implications for language educators, curriculum developers, and researchers interested in the intersection of speaking and writing abilities among university students in non-English education programs.
CONTENT AND FACE VALIDITY ANALYSIS ON 9TH GRADE’ FINAL TEST ITEMS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL Zuhairoh, Zuhairoh; Syafa'ah, Nailisy; Kurniati, Diah
Prominent Vol 7, No 1 (2024): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v7i1.10608

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In English language teaching process, assessment has an important tool for examining the students’ skill and knowledge. The results of the teaching and learning process must be evaluated by teachers. During the assessment, the teacher can collect information or have the pictures explained. Curriculum in SMP is using 2013 curriculum. It needs to be evaluated in content and face validity. The objectives of the research are to identify content validity and face validity analysis on 9th grade’ final test items for secondary school level. The methodology used to perform this study was descriptive qualitative. The test's content validity was assessed using the qualitative analysis. Data collection for this study used the documentary analysis approach. The writers examine the validity of the content using the specification table and the English curriculum for grade 9 before calculating each item's number according to the competencies and indicators. While analyzing facial validity, the author used an English test file. Findings of this research showed that all of the items tested are covered in the indicators and competencies based on the table specification and English syllabus. 
Pendampingan Penulisan Copywriting untuk Meningkatkan Promosi Pariwisata di Desa Japan, Dawe, Kudus Kurniati, Diah; Riyono, Ahdi; Mutohhar, Mutohhar; Ma'mun, Nadiah
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bangsa Vol. 1 No. 11 (2024): Januari
Publisher : Amirul Bangun Bangsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59837/jpmba.v1i11.594

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Pengabdian pada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk membekali masyarakat Desa Jepang Kecamatan Dawe Kabupaten Kudus khususnya generasi muda agar memiliki pengetahuan dan keterampilan cara membuat copywriting untuk promosi pariwisata dengan kegiatan pelatihan dan pendampingan. Metode pemberdayaan yang dilaksanakan terdiri dari beberapa tahapan. Pertama, pelatihan copywriting baik teori maupun praktek, pendampingan copywriting online, dan evaluasi. Kegiatan pengabdian copywriting dilaksanakan pada tanggal 23 September s/d 8 Oktober 2023. Hasil dari Pengabdian Masyarakat Copywriting menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan masyarakat desa Jepang dalam membuat copywriting meningkat setelah dilakukan pelatihan dan pendampingan. Hal ini terlihat dari copywriting yang dihasilkan selama proses pelatihan. Diharapkan setelah pengabdian masyarakat ini terlaksana, masyarakat di Japan Village dapat secara mandiri mempromosikan destinasi wisata dan event pariwisata dengan lebih baik dan persuasif kepada calon wisatawan domestik maupun internasional.
ERROR ANALYSIS ON THE USE OF PREPOSITIONS IN STUDENTS’ WRITING OF THE TENTH GRADERS OF SMK N 2 KUDUS Astuti, Vivi Dwi; Madjdi, Achmad Hilal; Kurniati, Diah
SIMPLE: International Journal of English Education Vol 1, No 1 (2023): SIMPLE: International Journal of English Education
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/simple.v1i1.10692

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The purpose of this study was to identify and classify types of errors in the use of prepositions in writing descriptive text by class X students of SMK Negeri 2 Kudus. Researchers analyzed errors using Dulay's theory, namely omission, addition, misformation, and misordering. Researchers used qualitative methods and documents for data collection. The document was in the form of descriptive text with different topics made by class X students of SMK Negeri 2 Kudus for the 2022/2023 academic year. Researchers took 5 students with a total of 15 texts. This research was conducted by performing an error analysis procedure. The first step was to collect samples from students to obtain information obtained through tests using prepositions of time, place, and direction on 5 students with a total of 15 texts. The second step was identifying the error. The third step explained the errors related to the forms of errors made by students. The next step was to describe the error and explain the cause of the error. The final stage was the evaluation of errors, where the errors made by students are evaluated. The results showed that the most errors were in misinformation with 19 errors and 86.4%. In the omission error, there was 1 error and 4.5%. The addition error was only 2 errors and 9.1%. And lastly, there were no errors made by students in Misordering.
YOUNG LEARNERS’ ENGAGEMENT IN SPEAKING ACTIVITY TAUGHT BY USING GAME Nafisah, Nailin; Kurniati, Diah; Rokhayani, Atik
SIMPLE: International Journal of English Education Vol 2, No 2 (2024): SIMPLE: International Journal of English Education
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/simple.v2i2.13762

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The researchers found problems with the focus of the seventh-grade students at one of the Islamic Boarding School in Kudus, they often did not listen to lessons which made them lack vocabulary and have difficulty speaking English. The purpose of this research was to To explore the seventh-grade students’ engagement in speaking activity taught by using game. The design of the research was qualitative research with the seventh-grade students of the Islamic Boarding School in Kudus as the participants. The instrument of this research was an observation checklist which was adapted from the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) with consists of five aspects that are related to learner engagement, each aspect consists of several Likert-type format statements which required a numerical scale varying from 1 through 4, namely (1) is a rating of low, (2) medium, (3) good, and (4) very good.. The result of the research presents that students’ engagement in speaking activity taught by using game  shows a high criteria.
SMART APPS CREATOR TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY: A CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH Astuti, Yulia Fitri; Rokhayani, Atik; Kurniati, Diah
SIMPLE: International Journal of English Education Vol 2, No 1 (2024): SIMPLE: International Journal of English Education
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/simple.v2i1.10592

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Teaching English in Indonesia Junior High School faces challenges, such as low speaking ability among students. Only 31% complete initial assessments, while 69% are below KKM. To address this, interactive learning media like Smart Application Creator (SAC) can be used to create applications and IOS without programming code. The purpose of this research was to overcome the problems experienced by almost all students in learning speaking skills, such as lack of self-confidence, limited vocabulary, or often mispronunciation of words using the Smart Application Creator (SAC) media. Subjects in this study were the students of class VII-B from SMP N 1 Trangkil. The researcher used the Classroom Action Research method to see how the using of SAC can increase students' speaking skills. There are three instruments used in this study to collect the data, namely; Observation sheet, Interview, and Test. The analysis and discussion in chapter IV show that using Smart Application Creator (SAC) media for Speaking Self Introduction in class VII B SMP N 1 Trangkil improves students' attitude and learning outcomes. The average learning attitude increased from 71.55 in cycle I to 88 in cycle II, with 66.7% of students achieving good attitudes and -66.7% not. The average learning outcomes increased from cycle I to cycle II, with 56.25% of students achieving completeness and 31.25% achieving not. The results suggest that using SAC media can improve students' Speaking Self Introduction outcomes in the 2022/23 academic year.
STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT IN SPEAKING CLASS TAUGHT BY USING ENGLISH SONG: THE STUDY OF ISLAMIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN KUDUS Latifaturrizqia, Ummi; Kurniati, Diah; Rokhayani, Atik
SIMPLE: International Journal of English Education Vol 1, No 2 (2023): SIMPLE: International Journal of English Education
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/simple.v1i2.10586

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The researchers found problems with the focus abilities of Students at one of the Islamic elementary school in Kudus, they often did not listen to lessons which made them lack vocabulary and have difficulty speaking English. The purpose of this study was to find out how English songs affect the speaking ability of third-grade Islamic elementary school students. The design of the research is qualitative research with the third-grade students of the Islamic elementary school in Kudus as a participant. The instrument of this research is an observation checklist which is adapted from the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) with consists of five aspects that are related to learner engagement, each aspect consists of several Likert-type format statements which required a numerical scale varying from 1 through 4, namely (1) is a rating of low, (2) medium, (3) good, and (4) very good. The results of the research are the use of songs as a medium for teaching children to speak English is effective.
Exploring Indonesian Students’ Socio-Affective Perceptions of CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) in a Science Class Sulistyowati, Titis; Hana, Mil’ul; Rosiana, Rosiana; Kurniati, Diah
Prominent Vol 8, No 1 (2025): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v8i1.14335

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CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) is an innovative teaching approach that combines content subject with language learning. It is essential to explore students' socio-affective perceptions of the implementation of this approach because these perceptions can influence their learning experience and outcome. This study aims to explore students’ socio-affective perceptions of 11th grade senior high school students at MAN 2 Kudus regarding the use of CLIL in science class. In this study, researchers used qualitative methods with open-ended questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The participants were 27 students in the 11th grade of XI-5 at MAN 2 Kudus. The results show that students’ attitudes in CLIL-based Science class, such as confidence, comfort, motivation, and participation, are influenced by their English proficiency. Those with higher English proficiency tend to feel more confident, motivated, and participative in the classroom, while those with lower proficiency have more challenges and participate less. Despite these challenges, most students had a positive perception of the use of the CLIL approach. They believe that it helps enhance their English skills, significantly improving their vocabulary.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WEB-BASED LEARNING MEDIA “GAMES TO LEARN ENGLISH” ON YOUNG LEARNERS' VOCABULARY MASTERY Putri, Niken Amalia Salsabila; Kurniati, Diah; Utomo, Slamet
Applied Research on English Education (AREE) Vol 3, No 1 (2025): January 2025
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26714/aree.3.1.2025.26-34

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Vocabulary is one of the essential parts of language that cannot be separated from learning English. It is challenging to master the four language skills without mastering a vocabulary because it is essential in language learning. The problem of this research is whether web-based learning media Games to Learn English to teach vocabulary to sixth-grade students at SD 1 Ternadi in the 2023/2024 academic year make a significant difference in vocabulary learning. This is an experimental study with one group pre-test and post-test. This study explores the difference in young learners’ vocabulary before and after being taught using web-based learning media Games to Learn English. Only one class in this study as respondents received the treatment as part of this design. The sig (2-tailed) value obtained is 0.00, which is less than 0.05, therefore there is a significant difference. As a result, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted and the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected, there is a difference between the two values. It is proved that Games to Learn English is effective to teach vocabulary for sixth grade students at SD 1 Ternadi.
Penguatan Keterampilan Mengajar Guru Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Di Kabupaten Kudus Melalui Pendekatan the Art of Teaching with Nerolinguistics Programming Riyono, Ahdi; Kurniati, Diah; Kanzannudin, Mohammad; Ma’mun, Nadiah
Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat Vol 10 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat
Publisher : Universitas Mathla'ul Anwar Banten

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30653/jppm.v10i1.991

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Pendekatan Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) merupakan inovasi penting dalam pendidikan anak usia dini, mengintegrasikan prinsip-prinsip NLP untuk meningkatkan efektivitas guru. Pengabdian ini bertujuan memberikan pemahaman mendalam tentang konsep NLP yang menghubungkan bahasa, pola pikir, dan perilaku dalam pembelajaran. Pelatihan yang diberikan melibatkan teknik NLP untuk meningkatkan keterampilan komunikasi guru, termasuk pengaturan kata-kata, nada suara, dan bahasa tubuh demi komunikasi yang lebih efektif dengan anak-anak. Metode pelatiahan mencakup cara untuk mengidentifikasi gaya belajar individu siswa, memungkinkan penyesuaian metode pengajaran sesuai kebutuhan spesifik setiap anak. Pelatihan ini juga menekankan strategi manajemen kelas yang efisien, seperti menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang positif, memotivasi siswa, dan mengelola konflik secara konstruktif. Selain itu, guru dilatih untuk meningkatkan keterampilan empati, sehingga lebih mampu memahami dan merespon kebutuhan emosional dan psikologis anak usia dini. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan bahwa guru yang menggunakan teknik NLP dalam pengajaran mereka mampu menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang lebih inklusif dan mendukung. Penggunaan teknologi dengan fitur NLP juga membantu dalam proses pengajaran dan evaluasi. Kesimpulannya, pelatihan ini berhasil memperluas keterampilan dan pengetahuan guru pendidikan anak usia dini, memungkinkan mereka menciptakan lingkungan pembelajaran yang lebih memberdayakan dan mendukung perkembangan optimal anak usia dini. The Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) approach is an important innovation in early childhood education, integrating NLP principles to improve teacher effectiveness. This service aims to provide an in-depth understanding of NLP concepts that link language, mindset, and behavior in learning. The training provided involves NLP techniques to improve teachers' communication skills, including organization of words, tone of voice, and body language for more effective communication with children. Service methods include hands-on training for teachers to identify students' individual learning styles, allowing for customization of teaching methods to each child's specific needs. The training also emphasizes efficient classroom management strategies, such as creating a positive learning environment, motivating students, and managing conflict constructively. In addition, teachers are trained to improve their empathy skills, so that they are better able to understand and respond to the emotional and psychological needs of young children. The results of the service show that teachers who use NLP techniques in their teaching are able to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. The use of technology with NLP features also helps in the teaching and evaluation process. In conclusion, the training was successful in expanding the skills and knowledge of early childhood teachers, enabling them to create learning environments that are more empowering and supportive of optimal early childhood development.