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The Profile of Pedagogical Competence of English Teachers at SMPN 1 Liukang Kalmas
Auliyaputri, Nurul;
Talib, Ahmad;
Muhayyang, Maemuna
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 4, No 1, January (2025): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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This research aims to find out the profile of pedagogical competence of English. The subject of the research was two English teachers at SMPN 1 Liukang Kalmas. This research used a descriptive qualitative method. The interview and documentation were used as the main tools to collect data. The results of this research showed that the two English teachers demonstrated good in organizing educational development activities due to: (1) In implementing learning activities English teachers’ lessons begin with prayer, apperception, motivation, and clear objectives, setting a positive tone. (2) In responding to learners’ mistakes as stages of the learning process teachers constructively respond to students' mistakes, offering support and rewards that enhance motivation and confidence. (3) In classroom management English teachers’ cooperative classroom atmosphere is fostered through rotating group activities, keeping students engaged. (4) In providing opportunities for learners to express opinions in discussion. The teachers also facilitate interactive discussions, and group problem-solving, and address challenges like limited internet access, ensuring sustained student enthusiasm and optimal learning outcomes.
The Effect of Using Project-Based Learning Method on Students’ Speaking Skill in ELT Classes at Vocational School
Meidiyani, Resky;
Farahdiba, Syarifah;
Talib, Ahmad
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 4, No 1, January (2025): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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This research was a pre-experimental study with one group pre-test and a post-test design, which aims to investigate whether or not the Project-Based Learning method has a significant effect on improving students' speaking skills of class X DKV SMK 3 Parepare students. The sample in this study was 25 students using the cluster random sampling technique. This research used a speaking test as a data collection instrument. The results of this test were used to the effect of significant from implementing the PBL method on students’ speaking skill of class X DKV SMK 3 Parepare students after treatment. It can be proven that the t-test value is smaller than P (0.000 < 0.05), which means that (H0) of this research is rejected and (H1) is accepted. Therefore, it can be concluded that the PBL method has a significant effect on improving students’ speaking skill.
Effective Strategies for Shaping Students’ Discipline by English Teachers at SMPN 3 Polewali
Annisa, Andi Nur;
Noni, Nurdin;
Talib, Ahmad
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 4, No 2, April (2025): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v4i2, April.72625
This study examined the strategies used by English teachers to shape student discipline at SMPN 3 Polewali, focusing on methods such as self-directed, student-directed, and situation-directed strategies, as well as rewards and punishments. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through classroom observations, teacher interviews, and documentation. The findings revealed that teachers involved students in creating classroom rules, fostering a sense of responsibility. Positive reinforcement, including praise and additional grades, effectively motivated students, while non-verbal cues like eye contact helped maintain classroom order. Teachers also used specific punishments, such as vocabulary memorization, for recurrent discipline issues. Among these methods, reward strategies proved to be the most influential in encouraging student discipline, as they fostered intrinsic motivation and reinforced positive behavior in a conducive learning environment.
Improving Students' Literal Reading Comprehension through Direct Reading Thinking Activity
Lela, Nur;
Baa, Sultan;
Talib, Ahmad
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 4, No 2, April (2025): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v4i2, April.72621
This analysis aimed to evaluate whether the Direct Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) improves students' ability to comprehend literal reading. The researcher utilized a pre-experimental design incorporating a single-group pre-test and post-test method. The study included 20 eighth-grade students from UPT SMPN 26 Kepulauan Selayar, selected using a total sampling technique. A reading comprehension assessment, focused on the literal understanding of recount texts, was employed as the research tool. The analysis of the pre-test and post-test data, using the significance test formula, showed a t-test value of 9.958, which was higher than the t-table value of 2.09302. This resulted in the rejection of the null hypothesis (H0) and the acceptance of the alternative hypothesis (H1). Further examination of the N-gain value placed the results in the "great" category. In conclusion, the use of the DRTA strategy significantly enhanced students' comprehension of critical components of texts, such as details, central themes, sequences, comparisons, cause-and-effect relationships, and character traits.
The Use of Social Modelling to Improve Students’ Creativity in Learning English
Safrawa, Gabriel Rachel;
Talib, Ahmad;
Tahir, Muh.
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 4, No 2, April (2025): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v4i2, April.72626
The objective of this research was to find out whether or not the use of social modelling improves students’ creativity in learning English. This research used a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-questionnaire and post-questionnaire. The participants of this research were 31 eight-grade students at SMPN 18 Makassar. They were selected using random sampling techniques. The results of the pre-questionnaire and post-questionnaire, using social modelling to improve students’ creativity in learning English, are evidenced by the value of the t-test. This can be proven by a t-test value that is lower than P (0.000 < 0.05), which means that H0 of this study is rejected and HA is accepted. So, it can be concluded that the use of social modelling can improve students’ creativity in learning English in junior high school.
Using Memes to Increase the Students’ Vocabulary Mastery at SMPN 18 Barru
Rahman, Fatur;
Talib, Ahmad;
Ariyani, Amra
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 4, No 2, April (2025): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v4i2, April.72623
The present study strives to figure out whether or not Using Memes Increases the Students' Vocabulary Mastery. The research design used during this research was quantitative with a pre-experimental research type. The population of this research was the entire seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 18 Barru. The sample was taken by using the cluster random sampling technique, which consists of 25 students of class VIII-1. This experiment was conducted in four meetings. The outcome of the data analysis shows that using memes increases the students' vocabulary mastery. The results of the data analysis exhibited that there was a difference of significant among pre-test results and students' post-test results. That is, the mean score of the students' post-test (83.24) was higher than the students' pre-test means score (30.84). This is also evidenced by the t-test value (26.31), which was higher than the t-table value (2.063899). Based on the findings and discussion of the study, the researcher concludes that using memes increases the students’ vocabulary mastery in class VIII SMPN 18 Barru.
English Learners’ Perspective on Using ‘It Takes Two’ Video Game in Acquiring English Vocabulary
Nurchumayrah, Zalsa Auliya;
Talib, Ahmad;
Asriati, Asriati
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 4, No 3, July (2025): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v4i3, July.76621
The purpose of this research is to investigate how English learners’ perspective on the use of ‘It Takes Two’ video game as a tool for acquiring vocabulary. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. The population of this research was English language learners in the It Takes Two community located in Makassar. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with four English language learners who meet the sampling criteria. The research found that the use of this video game increases motivation to learn English, enriches vocabulary, and helps vocabulary comprehension through supporting visual and audio displays. Although the results of this research show a positive impact, this research has limitations in terms of the number of participants and the relatively short duration of the research. Therefore, longitudinal studies with larger participants are also recommended to gain more comprehensive insights into the long-term effectiveness of game-based learning.
Investigation on Student Perspective Toward the Use of Music in English Learning Process
Rahman, St. Aulia;
Talib, Ahmad;
Fauzan, Muhammad Miftah
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 4, No 4, October (2025): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v4i4, October.78158
This study investigates students' perspectives and the impacts of using music in the English learning process. Conducted with 35 students from the English Education Study Program at Universitas Negeri Makassar, the research employed a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, combining quantitative data from Likert-scale questionnaires and qualitative insights from interviews. The quantitative analysis revealed a mean score of 100.31, indicating an overall positive perspective among students. Key findings demonstrated that music enhances motivation (77.15% agreement), improves vocabulary retention (74.29%), and creates a relaxed learning environment (62.86%). Students also reported increased confidence and engagement. However, challenges such as fast-paced lyrics (60% agreement) and occasional pronunciation difficulties were noted. Qualitative interviews corroborated these results, highlighting music’s role in reducing anxiety and fostering enjoyment. The study concludes that integrating music into English learning is highly beneficial, supporting cognitive and emotional aspects of language acquisition. Recommendations include incorporating diverse music genres, addressing pronunciation challenges, and optimizing song selection to align with learners’ proficiency levels. These findings underscore music’s potential as an effective pedagogical tool, encouraging educators to leverage its advantages while mitigating identified challenges.
An Analysis of Students’ English Learning Demotivation at SMKN 7 Takalar
Emiastia, Emiastia;
Jabu, Baso;
Talib, Ahmad
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 4, No 4, October (2025): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v4i4, October.78164
This study focuses on analyzing the problems of demotivation that occured in students at SMKN 7 Takalar when learning English and how their teachers overcame the demotivation. The objectives of this study were to find out what causes students to experience demotivation when learning English and how teachers overcame these problems. The method used is descriptive qualitative which using interview instruments involving seven students from class XI majoring in Machinery and two English teachers. Then the seven students were interviewed to find out what causes them to experience demotivation when learning English and the two teachers were also interviewed to find out how they overcame demotivation in students when learning English. The results of the study show that there are several things that cause students to experience demotivation, namely intrinsic and extrinsic problems of students and the lack of positive and negative reinforcement from teachers in the classroom when learning English. As for how teachers overcome these problems, namely by using learning methods that are in accordance with the times and trying as much as possible to adjust the wishes of students.
Challenges and Strategies in Enhancing Vocabulary Mastery among High School Students in English Language Classes
Fatin, Adilah Nurul;
Jabu, Baso;
Talib, Ahmad
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 5, No 1, January (2026): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v5i1, January.82905
This study analyzes the challenges and strategies in enhancing English vocabulary mastery among high school students at UPT SMA Negeri 8 Makassar. The research involved ten students from grades X and XI, with data collected through semi-structured interviews. Findings show that students face significant challenges, including a lack of motivation, cognitive overload leading to forgetfulness, fear of making mistakes due to peer ridicule, limited practice opportunities, absence of teacher feedback, and restricted access to technology in class. To overcome these challenges, students actively employ self-initiated strategies, such as repetitive memorization, learning through English songs/movies/social media (TikTok, Instagram Reels), using mnemonic techniques, creating thematic word maps, playing informal vocabulary games during breaks, and participating in the English club (EFORS). Some also use apps like Duolingo. This study concludes that while students are resourceful, teachers must adopt more supportive, technology-integrated, and communicative methods to reduce anxiety and improve long-term retention.