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Analsisis Face Validity dan Content Validity Tes Bahasa Inggris: Sebuah Open Lesson dalam Lesson Study for Learning Community Muh Syafei
Jurnal Prakarsa Paedagogia Vol 1, No 1 (2018): Juni 2018
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/jpp.v1i1.2614

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This paper presents Open Lesson activities in a series of Lesson Study for Learning Community (LSLC) activities in the Language Assessment (LA) course that is taught by the author with partners from other lecturers in the same subject. In this open lesson the theme raised is the material "Analysis of Face Validity and Content Validity of English test" with a duration of 100 (one hundred) minutes which is equivalent to 2 (two) Semester Credit units (SKS) in semester V (odd) 2017 academic year / 2018 in the English Education Study Program, Teaching and Education Faculty of Muria Kudus University. In this paper also discussed the importance of lesson study and its steps, the implementation of Lesson Study for Learning Community at UMK especially in the PBI FKIP UMK, namely the open lesson of Language Assessment courses.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS : THE USE OF TELEGRAM APPLICATION AS AN E-LEARNING TOOL IN ENGLISH CLASS Maya Yuliana; Diah Kurniati; Muh Syafei
Prominent Vol 6, No 1 (2023): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v6i1.8384

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This study aims to determine students' perceptions of using the Telegram Application as a tool in learning in English class and also to find out what benefits they get when using the Telegram Application. In this study, the researcher used a qualitative descriptive method.  Researchers used a questionnaire to determine the perceptions of students who were given to and interviews, namely to gain deep information about the questionnaire and to find out what benefits they got.  There were 65 students who filled out the questionnaire and 26 students who had been interviewed.  The results showed that the students' Perceptions towards the use of Telegram Application as an e-learning tool have positive perceptions.  Moreover it was also revealed that the students get benefits when studying through the Telegram Application, they get many benefits. From the results, the majority of students agree that through Telegram students can make it easier to get material, make it easier for students to understand the material, as well as the many benefits they get from learning through the Telegram Application.
THE READABILITY LEVEL OF THE READING TEXT IN “PATHWAY TO ENGLISH” BY ERLANGGA FOR XI OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Rohmanita Riski Istikhomah; Muh Syafei; Nuraeningsih Nuraeningsih
Prominent Vol 6, No 1 (2023): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v6i1.8341

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Abstract: The objective of the research was to find out the readability level of reading text in Pathway to English by Erlangga of 2017 edition for XI of Senior High School, which is generally used in the school as a written source and used by the teacher to deliver the material. This research is categorized as descriptive quantitative research and the data was collected and analyzed using Flesch Reading Ease formula. The results of this research show that 17 from 20 reading text is readable for XI of Senior High School, 2 of them is for the 13th to 16th grade, and 1 reading text is for College Graduate. Then, the average of readability score of the reading text is 62.88, which can interpret that Pathway to English for XI of Senior High School by Erlangga of 2017 edition for Kelompok Peminatan in Standard level and it’s readable for 10th to 12th grade, which can be concluded that this textbooks is readable and appropriate for XI of Senior High School.
COLLOCATIONS FOUND IN THE DIALOGUE TEXTS WRITTEN BY THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF MAN 1 KUDUS Della Futika Putri; Muh Syafei; Mutohhar Mutohhar
Prominent Vol 6, No 1 (2023): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v6i1.8380

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Lexical collocation is one of the grammar material in English subjects that is taught by the English teacher for the eleventh grade students in the High School. Therefore, it is important to analyze the students’ level of understanding after learning the material. This research aims to classify the types of lexical collocation and to find out the students’ ability in writing dialogue text using lexical collocations. In this research, the descriptive qualitative was used as a research design. The writer did documentation as data collection technique. The participants of this research were the XI MIPA 6 students of MAN 1 Kudus in the academic year 2021/2022. The writer had analyzed 13 dialogue texts written by the students who worked in a pair. The findings show that there are seven types of lexical collocation found, those are verb with preposition + noun/pronoun (8.93%), verb + noun (19.64%), adjective + noun (35.71%), noun + verb (1.79%), noun + noun (25%), adverb + adjective (1.79%), and verb + adverb (7.14%). Moreover, the percentage of the correct lexical collocations shows that the students have excellent skills in writing dialogue text using lexical collocations.
Overseas and home students’ perspectives towards the implementation of portfolio-based timed-writing technique in composition class Syafei, Muh; Fajardo, Ana Cecillia; Rusiana, Rusiana; Hilal, Achmad; Montales, Cherry Love B
EduLite: Journal of English Education, Literature and Culture Vol 8, No 2 (2023): August 2023
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sultan Agung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30659/e.8.2.263-279

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This inquiry addressed students’ perspectives towards the implementation of the Portfolio-Based Timed-Writing Technique (PBTHT) under an international transfer credit (ICT) program at Universitas Muria Kudus. It is to answer the following questions: (1) What are the overseas students’ perspectives towards the PBTHT implementation? (2) How do their perspectives compare to their home counterparts? Using narrative analysis, this study qualitatively revealed that PBTHT is a new technique for overseas students. Their perspectives show their composition strengths cover the use of proper grammar, spelling, and mutually supportive essay elements. Meanwhile, their weaknesses include the content and mechanics. Overseas and home students expressed different perspectives due to different experiences, abilities, and teaching processes in their respective countries. Both groups acknowledged that the PBTHT implementation help them with the improvement of their writing skills.
Learn independently using the Padlet application to improve writing skills Pakaja, Marina; Ninsiana, Widhiya; Fachruzzaki, Fachruzzaki; Yulianingsih, Lilik; Syafei, Muh
Journal International of Lingua and Technology Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al-Hikmah Pariangan Batusangkar, West Sumatra, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55849/jiltech.v3i2.642

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This study aims to explore the effectiveness of using the Padlet application to improve writing skills through self-study. Self-directed learning methods are becoming increasingly important in today's educational landscape, with technology acting as a key driver. This study engages students in educational settings to apply independent learning using padlets in developing their writing skills. This research was conducted through a qualitative approach with a classroom action research design. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, and document analysis of the activities carried out by students in the learning environment. The results of the study show that the use of the Padlet application is effective in stimulating student learning independence and active participation in the development of writing skills. This app provides an interactive platform that facilitates collaboration, reflection, and feedback between students and other teachers. The results of this study have important implications for the design of learning strategies that encourage student independence and develop writing skills. In addition, this research also highlights the role of technology in creating innovative learning environments and supporting student academic growth. Thus, the application of the Padlet application in independent learning can be considered as the right solution to improve students' writing skills
AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' DIFFICULTIES IN WRITING RECOUNT TEXT IN ELEVENTH GRADE OF SMA N 1 BAE KUDUS ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023 Aini, Mawarina Nurul; Syafei, Muh; Nurcahyo, Agung Dwi
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.v1i2.10935

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Teaching English in Senior High School significantly emphasizes enhancing four fundamental language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The objective is for students to attain mastery of all four language skills. Among these, the enhancement of productive skills, particularly writing, holds paramount importance in English instruction. Nonetheless, in practical application, numerous students encounter challenges when it comes to composing English texts. Therefore, this research aims to analyze students’ difficulties in writing recount text at eleventh students SMA N 1 Bae Kudus. The research design of this study is content analysis qualitative research. The researcher analyzed the students’ recount texts based on the writing aspect that should be considered by the students in writing a recount text which is content, organization, grammar, vocabulary, and mechanics. It was found that students' difficulties in writing recount text were in five categories: content (21,3%), organization (19,4%), vocabulary (19,7%), language use (18,5%), and mechanic (21,1%). Furthermore, it can be concluded that the difficulty in writing recount text by students of class XI IPA 4 and XI IPA 7 SMA N 1 BAE Kudus academic year 2022/2023 is in the Language Use section with the lowest score 984 (18,5%).
ENGLISH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS’ AND STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES OF DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION PRACTICES IN KURIKULUM MERDEKA Astuti, Yulia Fitri; Syafei, Muh; Suryani, Fitri Budi
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.v1i1.10614

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This study proposes to explore English Junior High School teachers’ and students’ perspectives of differentiated instruction practices in Kurikulum Merdeka. The study conducted a descriptive qualitative approach. Three teachers and 3 classes of each grade of Junior High School students were selected to become participants in this study. The data were gathered through questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis. The result of this study revealed that all teachers and most of the students had positive perspectives on the use of Differentiated Instruction in the classes. That was indicated from their positive thoughts on their planning and implementation that Differentiated instruction became an effective and engaging learning practice in the classroom. The teachers planned the lesson with different stages but with the same topic. The teachers are evaluated as good practitioners for students in practicing Differentiated Instruction. And most of the students had positive feedback on their experiences and found when the teachers implemented differentiated instruction strategies in their classes, they could overcome their learning difficulties. All this result leads to the alignment of the differentiated instruction practices that should be implemented in any classroom activities
TENTH GRADERS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN LEARNING ENGLISH AT SMK N 1 PGRI MEJOBO KUDUS IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2021/2022 Saifulloh, Singgalang Daffa's; Syafei, Muh; Nuraeningsih, Nuraeningsih
Prominent Vol 6, No 2 (2023): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v6i2.8546

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This study aims to determine the perception of X APH students at SMK N 1 PGRI Mejobo Kudus on the use of social media in learning English. In this study, researchers used descriptive qualitative research with questionnaires and interviews. The participants in this study were 18 students of class X APH SMK N 1 PGRI Mejobo Kudus. The results show that WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok are applications that are widely used by students when learning English. The results also show that social media has a positive perception for students. This is because social media applications help them improve their English language skills, so students think that social media applications are important and useful in learning English.
The Effectiveness of Claymation Movie on Students’ Vocabulary Mastery for Indonesian Vocational High School Students Hanifah, Annisa; Madjdi, Achmad Hilal; Syafei, Muh
Nusantara: Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Lembaga Sosial Rumah Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62491/njpi.2025.v5i3-3

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Purpose – Vocabulary is an important aspect of learning English, especially in Indonesia, where English is a foreign language. However, monotonous methods often make students bored and have difficulty communicating. Claymation can be an interesting solution and make understanding easier. This study is important to find out whether Claymation media can really help students master vocabulary better.Method – This study uses quantitative methods with the research design used is a pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design that focuses on one class without a control class and changes in learning outcomes cannot be fully attributed to Claymation, so researchers design valid and reliable instruments and conduct trials before being applied to the treatment class. The sample consisted of 36 tenth-grade Animation 1 students in the treatment class. Findings – The results of this study show significant differences. The mean pre-test of 76.22 to the post-test with a mean of 86.33, showing an increase of 10.11 it’s means that many students got a positive rank, which means that the post-test score is higher than the pre-test score, and students have improved. The results of the Wilcoxon test showed sig. value (2 tailed) 0.001 < 0.05. Thus, Ha is accepted, and Ho is rejected. So, the use of Claymation is proven effective in improving students' vocabulary mastery. Research Implications – This study highlights the effectiveness of using Claymation movie which helps in overcoming students' difficulties in vocabulary mastery. The use of Claymation proves that it can increase students' vocabulary, make the classroom atmosphere feel fun, and increase students' learning motivation. In the future, Claymation can be one of the alternative media and solutions for teachers in teaching English to students.