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Membaca Kritis, Berpikir Kritis dan Mahasiswa: Optimaliasi Peran Universitas Melalui Fungsi Organisasi Kemahasiswaan Maharrani, Dwi
Jurnal Dosen Universitas PGRI Palembang PROSIDING DOSEN UNIVERSITAS PGRI PALEMBANG EDISI 13
Publisher : Jurnal Dosen Universitas PGRI Palembang

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Abstrak: Masyarakat Ekonomi ASEAN (MEA) yang telah di mulai padatahun 2016 ini menjadi pintu gerbang bagi masuknya sumber dayamanusia dari berbagai negara tetangga ke Indonesia. Agar mampubersaing, menghasilkan lulusan yang berkualitas serta memilikikemampuan berpikir kritis dan menjadi pemimpin di negeri sendirimerupakan keniscayaan. Hal ini harus menjadi salah satu capaianutama yang perlu disiapkan dengan baik, termasuk oleh universitas.Kemampuan membaca kritis merupakan salah satu indikator yangdapat digunakan dalam mengukur kemampuan berpikir kritisseseorang. Selain itu, dalam kaitannya dengan kehidupan kampus,organisasi mahasiswa diyakini merupakan inkubator bagi munculnyasosok-sosok pemimpin di tengah masyarakat di kemudian hari.Penelitian ini mencari perbedaan kemampuan membaca kritis antaramahasiswa yang aktif di organisasi mahasiswa dengan yang tidak.Sebanyak 489 mahasiswa strata satu program studi Bahasa Inggrisdari 4 universitas di Palembang menjadi sampel dalam penelitian ini.Dari jumlah tersebut, sejumlah 149 mahasiswa masuk ke dalamkategori aktif dalam organisasi kampus sedangkan 340 mahasiswatermasuk ke dalam kategori tidak aktif. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwamahasiswa yang aktif dalam organisasi mahasiswa memiliki nilaimembaca kritis yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan mereka yang tidak aktif.Kata Kunci: berpikir kritis, membaca kritis, organisasi mahasiswa
THE INFLUENCE OF CASE BUILDING TECHNIQUE AND LEARNING INTERESTS ON THE STUDENTS’ LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT Hermansyah, Hermansyah; Jaya, Aswadi; Maharrani, Dwi
English Community Journal Vol 5, No 1 (2021): English Community Journal
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v5i1.3331

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This study aims to determine: (1) whether Case building technique and student interest in learning can make a significant difference in improving learning achievement, and (2) the contribution of Case building to increasing student achievement and interest in learning to determine the level of effectiveness of this learning strategy. The data were collected by using a speech test which is evaluated by two assessors using an analytic rubric consisting of five elements, namely accent, grammar, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Meanwhile, Student interest in learning was evaluated using a questionnaire. Both data were analyzed using the t-test to see the mean difference (1) between the pre-and post-test students' speaking achievement and their self-confidence, and (2) the post-test of speaking achievement and their self-confidence between the first and second groups. Regression analysis was provided to see the contribution of case building to the variables in question. This study found that case buiding technique could improve the students’ learning interest and learning achievement.
GURU DAN TEKNOLOGI: SINERGI DALAM PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER PEMIMPIN MASA DEPAN Maharrani Dwi
Wahana Didaktika : Jurnal Ilmu Kependidikan Vol. 15 No. 3 (2017): Wahana Didaktika Jurnal Ilmu Kependidikan
Publisher : Faculty of teaching training and education

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Penggunaan teknologi di Indonesia, khususnya dalam hal teknologi informasi dan komunikasi (information and communication technology/ICT) berkembang dengan pesat dari waktu ke waktu. Kondisi tersebut juga berdampak dalam hal pemelajaran bahasa dan cenderung mengubah  proses belajar mengajar yang ada. Isu ini menjadi yang penting karena dalam era digital saat ini kemampuan teknologi siswa dan karakter yang unggul menjadi kebutuhan yang sangat berpengaruh agar dapat bersaing dan berkolaborasi dengan negara-negara lain. Sayangnya, data UNDP menunjukkan bahwa pada tahun 2011 human development index (HDI) Indonesia hanya sebesar 0.617 sehingga membawa Indonesia pada peringkat 124 dari 187 negara. Peringkat tersebut berada jauh di bawah nilai rata-rata untuk kawasan Asia Tenggara dan Pasifik yang sebesar 0.628. Meski demikian, beberapa ahli memprediksi bahwa Indonesia akan menjadi salah satu negara pemimpin dunia dalam 20 tahun ke depan. Artikel ini mendiskusikan wawasan-wawasan penting yang harus dimiliki oleh guru dalam mengintegrasikan dan menginternalisasikan pengguna teknologi dan pembentukan karakter dalam pemelajaran bahasa Inggris sebagai bahasa asing. Kata Kunci: ICT, Wawasan, Karakter, Bahasa Inggris AbstractThe use of the technology, especially the communication and information technology is increasing in Indonesia from time to time. As a result, Information  and Communication Technologies (ICT) have infused in language learning purposely to change the way of learning and teaching. This issue has crucial role since in this digital era, students’ ICT and good characters become the influential requirements to compete and collaborate with others from various countries. In fact, data from UNDP shows that in 2011 Indonesia’s human development index (HDI) is 0.617 which makes Indonesia at 124 rank out of 187 countries. It brings Indonesia below the East Asia and the Pacific average which is 0.682.  However, there is a prediction from some experts that Indonesia will be one of the new emerging leading countries in the world in the next 20 years. This paper is aimed to discuss the important insights that should be provided by the teachers in integrating and internalizing ICT and characters building in the EFL classrooms.  Keywords: ICT, Teachers’Insights, Character Building, EFLClassroom
IMPROVING ENGLISH STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILLS THROUGH AN ACTION LEARNING STRATEGY Kasmaini Kasmaini; Sudarwan Danim; Muhammad Kristiawan; Zahrida Zahrida; Sufiyandi Sufiyandi; Dwi Maharrani
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 11 No 1 (2023)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v11i1.7232

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For students of English education, speaking skills are of paramount importance. However, in the context of English students at Universitas Bengkulu, many students seemed to still struggle with speaking skills. Therefore, to cope with this problem, this classroom action research was conducted with the aim of improving the speaking skills of students who took English conversation course by applying action learning strategy (ALS) since this strategy was scientifically promising. Two phases of the class action design were employed in this research project. The data were garnered using observations, interviews, and English-speaking test. It was evident from the first phase of observation that almost all students recommended the ALS. The data from the interview revealed that a significant proportion of students had profited from this approach, and there were few students who spoke in front of the class. The first phase's precise decision how an average score of 74 was attained by the students. At the second phase, the observation and interview data showed that nearly all students actively participated during discussions and had good improvements of English-speaking skills. The result revealed that the implementation of ALS in the conversation course in semester 1 improves S1 students’ speaking skills.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Bahasa Inggris Mahasiswa FKIP Universitas Sriwijaya Melalui Pelatihan Toefl Eryansyah Eryansyah; Hariswan Putera Jaya; Erlina Erlina; Fiftinova Fiftinova; Dedi Kurniawan; Hesti Wahyuni Anggraini; Dwi Maharrani; Tita Ratna Wulan Dari; Nova Lingga Pitaloka
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bumi Raflesia Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023): Agustus : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Bumi Raflesia
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36085/jpmbr.v6i2.5371

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Peran Bahasa Inggris sebagai bahasa pengantar pendidikan di Indonesia dipandang penting dalam kemajuan dan perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan. Walaupun Bahasa Inggris masih berkedudukan sebagai bahasa asing pertama di Indonesia, Bahasa Inggris dijadikan sebagai sarana pengembangan dan pemanfaatan ilmu pengetahuan, teknologi dan seni. Maka dari itu, diperlukan penguasaan Bahasa Inggris, khususnya penguasaan TOEFL, di dunia pendidikan bagi mahasiswa. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan mahasiswa dalam menjawab tes Bahasa Inggris ekuivalensi TOEFL.  Jumlah peserta pada kegiatan ini adalah 41 orang yang berasal dari seluruh program studi Strata-1 di lingkungan FKIP Universitas Sriwijaya. Model yang digunakan adalah pendampingan, dimana tim memberikan pelatihan kepada peserta mengenai keterampilan menyimak, struktur, dan membaca. Adapun metode kegiatan yang dilakukan adalah presentasi. Sebelum penyampaian materi, peserta menjawab tes awal (pre-test) dan di akhir peserta menjawab tes akhir (post-test).  Peserta terlihat antusias dalam mengikuti kegiatan ini. Berdasarkan wawancara singkat dengan peserta, diharapkan kegiatan ini dapat berlanjut di tahun berikutnya. Kendala yang terjadi selama berlangsungnya kegiatan tidak menganggu pelaksanaan kegiatan. Kata Kunci: Bahasa Inggris, pendampingan, pre-test, post-test, TOEFL
Pembelajaran TOEFL sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Kompetensi Guru di MGMP Kabupaten Muara Enim Hesti Wahyuni Anggraini; Zuraida Zuraida; Rita Hayati; Dwi Maharrani; Nova Lingga Pitaloka
ABSYARA: Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masayarakat Vol 4 No 1 (2023): ABSYARA: Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat
Publisher : Universitas Hamzanwadi

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In Indonesia, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) learning has become crucial in enhancing English proficiency, particularly for English language teachers across various regions. Proficiency in the English language serves as a key factor in meeting educational quality standards. Therefore, TOEFL training has become a necessary endeavor to support teachers' English language mastery and elevate the quality of instruction in the pursuit of standardized schools. This community engagement aims to provide TOEFL training as an effort to enhance English language proficiency among English teachers in Kabupaten Muara Enim, South Sumatra. The training was conducted online via the Zoom Conference application, with a total of 77 teacher participants. The training curriculum encompassed fundamental TOEFL skills, including Listening, Structure and Written Expression, and Reading. The training process involved several stages, including pre-test assessments, presentations, discussions, mentoring, and post-test evaluations. The results of the training demonstrated a noticeable improvement in TOEFL scores among the teachers. The average initial TOEFL score was 426, with the lowest score at 286 and the highest at 536. After the training, the average final TOEFL score increased to 432, with the lowest score at 296 and the highest at 557. Although the score changes were not statistically significant, they indicate an enhancement in the understanding and English language proficiency of the participants. The training proved effective in elevating English language comprehension among English teachers in Kabupaten Muara Enim. The effective delivery of training materials and interactions with resource persons positively contributed to the teachers' English language proficiency. It is recommended to conduct follow-up activities to assess the application of acquired knowledge after the training. Such initiatives are expected to further enhance the positive impact of the training on the teachers' pedagogical practices. Moreover, similar training activities could be extended to a provincial level, involving a larger number of teachers, thus fostering improvements in the education sector within the region.
English Online Learning amidst the Pandemic: An Analysis of Vocational Teachers' Performance Maharrani, Dwi; Pitaloka, Nova Lingga; Amrullah
Indonesian Research Journal in Education |IRJE| Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): IRJE |Indonesian Research Journal in Education
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Indonesia

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In today’s world where technology is inevitable, teachers are expected to adapt to dynamic changes, which requires the integration of technology into classroom activities. However, COVID-19 outbreaks, which forced a sudden shift in the educational system from offline to online learning, pose challenges for teachers. In this study, we examine the performance of vocational English teachers in the Ogan Ilir district, South Sumatera from the perspective of the teachers' self-assessments using qualitative descriptive analysis. Three English teachers from three vocational schools took a teachers' self-assessment questionnaire consisting of forty performance indicators categorized into six performance standards: learning preparation, learning activities, learning evaluation, interpersonal relationships, professional development, and school development. The results revealed that out of four levels, the performance level of the teachers was at level two for the five last standards and level three for the first standard. To better understand their performance, a semi-structured in-depth interview was conducted.
Investigating Pre-Service Language Teachers TPACK: Why Does it Matter? Maharrani, Dwi; Amrullah, Amrullah; Turama, Ahmad Rizqy; Utami, Sri
ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education Vol. 8 No. 1 May (2024): ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education provide
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Curup

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ef.v8i1 May.8789

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As technology integration in language classroom becomes a focal point in the last few decades, many studies put their focus on in-service language teachers competences and performances in integrating technology into their classroom activities. However, study regarding how pre-service language teachers in teacher education program are systematically being prepared for technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) is insufficient. This is a crucial issue since preparing pre-service teachers with adequate TPACK and skills is a consequence for having well-prepared in-service language teachers for future digital learning environment. This study examines pre-service language teachers perception on their TPACK based on Mishra and Kohlers framework. Using descriptive quantitative method, this study investigates the pre-services language teachers TPACK as perceived by themselves. TPACK survey questionnaire consisting of 39 questions in a Likert Scale ranging from strongly disagree (scored 1) to strongly agree (scored 5) was distributed to 201 pre-service language teachers majoring in English language education and Indonesian language education from one of universities in South Sumatera. The result reveals that 73.2% of pre-service English teachers and 67.6% of Indonesian language pre-service teachers believed that they know about technology they can use for understanding and doing literacy. In addition, 76.9% of pre-service English teachers and 61.7% of Indonesian language pre-service teachers consider themselves to be able to choose technology that enhance the teaching approaches for a lesson. However, only 60.5% of pre-service English teachers and 52.9% Indonesian language pre-service teachers were confident that they can teach lesson appropriately combining literacy, technologies, and teaching approaches.
Upaya Meningkatkan Kompetensi Guru Melalui Pelatihan Penulisan Rancangan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas Bagi Guru MGMP Bahasa Inggrsi Di Kabupaten Muara Enim Anggraini, Hesti Wahyuni; Hambali, Muslih; Jaya, Hariswan Putera; Kurniawan, Dedi; Hayati, Rita; Zuraida, Zuraida; Pitaloka, Nova Lingga; Maharrani, Dwi
Jurnal Karya Abdi Masyarakat Vol. 5 No. 3 (2021): Jurnal Karya Abdi Masyarakat
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Jambi

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Penelitian tindakan kelas merupakan salah satu upaya untuk meningkatkna kualitas pembelajaran di kelas. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman kepada guru, menjadikan guru terampil dalam menulis rancangan penelitian tindakan kelas, dan meningkatkan motivasi para guru untuk melakukan penelitian tindakan kelas. Pada masa pandemic, kegiatan ini dilakukan secara daring pada tanggal 7-9 Oktobe 2021 dengan jumlah peserta sebanyak 55 orang. Adapun sasaran kegiatan ini adalah para guru MGMP Bahasa Inggris Kabupaten Muara Enim. Skema kegiatan ini adlah perkuliahan desa. Model yang digunakan adalah pendampingan atau penyuluhan tentang konsep dasar dan pelatihan penulisan rancangan dan dianalisis dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Metode kegiatan adalah presentasi dimana guru menyusun rancangan PTK dan menyampaikannya di hadapan para peserta lainnya untuk kemudian mendapatkan umpan balik dari narasumber. Hasil observasi menunjukkan hal positif, yaitu guru antusias dalam mengikuti kegiatan. Tambahan, peserta mampu menghasilkan contoh rancangan penelitian tindakan kelas. Peserta memgharapkan adanya kegiatan lanjutan di tahun-tahun berikutnya
Peningkatan Profesionalisme Guru: Pendampingan Penyusunan LKPD Berdiferensiasi bagi Guru Bahasa Inggris SMP di Muaradua, Kabupaten OKU Selatan Vianty, Machdalena; Amrullah, Amrullah; Sofendi, Sofendi; Fiftinova, Fiftinova; Maharrani, Dwi; Zuraida, Zuraida; Hayati, Rita
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bangsa Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): Mei
Publisher : Amirul Bangun Bangsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59837/jpmba.v3i3.2339

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meningkatkan potensi dirinya sesuai dengan kesiapan belajar, minat, dan profil belajar peserta didik yang berbeda-bedaLembar Kinerja Peserta Didik (LKPD) yang merupakan salah satu bahan ajar yang sering digunakan oleh guru sebagai sarana pendukung dalam belajar karena di dalamnya terdapat berbagai macam bentuk latihan soal. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah memberikan pendampingan kepada guru-guru bahasa Inggris di kota Muaradua, Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu Selatan (OKUS), Sumatera Selatan, dalam menyusun LKPD berdiferensiasi. Kegiatan dilakukan melalui penyampaian materi, diskusi, dan penugasan. Dari hasil investigasi awal melalui pemberian kuesioner dapat disimpulkan bahwa peserta memahami konsep pembelajaran berdiferensiasi tetapi masih mengalami kesulitan dalam menyusun LKPD berbasis diferensiasi. Setelah mendapatkan pendampingan, peserta menunjukkan kemampuan dalam menyusun LKPD berdiferensiasi. Hal ini terlihat dari hasil akhir LKPD yang mereka susun telah menunjukkan konsep pembelajaran berdiferensiasi.