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PERCEPTION OF PEER TEACHING PERFORMANCE IN MICROTEACHING CLASSES Eki Saputra; Shinta Yolandari
Teaching English and Language Learning English Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): Februari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (731.35 KB) | DOI: 10.36085/telle.v1i1.1322

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The purpose of this study is to investigate the expectations of students in microteaching classes about peer teaching results. This analysis used descriptive methods. Sixth semester students who were pursuing microteaching subjects at the Muhammadiyah University of Bengkulu's English education program were the focus of the study. In this analysis, the investigator used the questionnaire as a guide. The questionnaire was approved and updated from the Professional Growth and Evaluation Handbook for Teacher (2015). The result showed that students perspective on peer teaching success in microteaching classes was classified as negative. It suggests that students should practice a great deal to improve their better teaching efficiency, and it also indicated that students should be taught how to make a good lesson plan before teaching practice to establish an efficient teaching learning process for lecturers. Keywords : Microteaching, Teaching Performance, Students Perceptions.
English Students’ Self Instruction Strategy in Following Microteaching Class Eki Saputra; Putri Kurnia Ilahi; Fetriani Fetriani
Teaching English and Language Learning English Journal Vol. 1 No. 3 (2021): Desember
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (243.322 KB) | DOI: 10.36085/telle.v1i3.2964

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This research was aimed to investigate the strategy of self instruction which is applied by English students as pre-service teacher in following microteaching. The researcher used a descriptive quantitative data to obtain the data about self instruction implemented by students in following microteaching class. The population of this research was 6th semester of English students who enrolled Microteaching class at the English Education Program of Muhammadiyah University of Bengkulu Academic Year 2020/2021. There were 46 students who become the population of this research. The researcher used a questionnaire and observation checklist as the instrument of this research. The finding showed that there were five strategies of self instruction namely; cognitive modelling stage, overt external guidance, overt self guidance, faded overt self guidance, and covert self instruction. Moreover, the dominant role of lecturer was Overt External Guidance. Keywords: Self Instruction Strategy, Microteaching Class
Higher Order Thinking Skills Used By English Teachers in Designing Test Items at SMAN Argamakmur Bilqisty Alghifari; Eki Saputra; Waslurachim Safitri; Yupika Maryansyah
Teaching English and Language Learning English Journal Vol. 2 No. 2 (2022): Juli
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (226.464 KB) | DOI: 10.36085/telle.v2i2.3763

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Test items or questions play an important role as a tool to measure the students’ ability in a process, like the process of education and learning. The objectives of this research are to find out the kinds of higher order thinking skill used by English teachers and to find out the dominant kinds of higher order thinking skill used by English teachers in designing test items at SMAN Argamakmur. This study used descriptive study which tries to potrait the use of Higher Order Thinking Skills in designing test items. This research used test items designed by English teachers in SMAN Argamakmur. The researcher asked permission to the teachers to copy the latest test items. The instruments of this research was observation checklist. In collecting the data, the researcher used the composition of higher order tinking skills. The data was collected based on the reading task on the test items designed by English teachers. There were two conclusions of this research; firts, the kinds of higher order thinking skill used by English teachers in designing test items at SMAN Argamakmur were analyzing, evaluating, and creating. Second, the dominant kind of higher order thinking skill used by English teachers in designing test items at SMAN Argamakmur was analyzing. Keywords : Higher Order Thinking Skills, Test Items
THE CORRELATION OF STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION AND ENGLISH LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT Eki Saputra; agnes zayananda putri; Dian Susyla; Waslurachim Safitri
Teaching English and Language Learning English Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): July
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36085/telle.v3i1.5566

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The objective of this study was to figure out whether there is any correlation between students’ motivation and English learning achievement at Grade XI Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Kota Bengkulu. In this research, the researcher used Correlational research in a quantitative design. In correlational method, the researcher used the correlation statistical test to describe and measure between two variables. The population of this study was the whole students of XI grade MAN 1 Bengkulu City with total students 355. The researcher took all of population as the sample of the research. Therefore, the sample of this research was about 350 students at eleventh grade MAN Model Bengkulu. To obtain the data, the researcher used questionnaire and documentation as the instruments of this research. The questionnaire of students’ motivation was adopted from The Attitude / Motivation Test Battery by R. C Gardner cited in (Rafasah, 2019). Moreover, the students’ learning achievement was identified by collecting the students’ English score in UTS or UAS or daily test. After collecting and analyzing the data, the researcher found that the sign. (2-tailed) Pearson correlation = 0.00 > 0.05 which means that there was a correlation between students’ motivation and English learning achievement at XI A students of SMAN 1 Kota Bengkulu. The researcher suggested for English teachers in developing some strategies to facilitate the students to have a good motivation. The researcher also suggested for the students to be more active in practicing English even though this research findings showed that the students’ motivation was good. Keywords: The Correlation, Students’ Motivation, English Learning Achievement
TEACHERS’ ROLES IN OVERCOMING SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS DIFFICULTIES IN LEARNING ENGLISH AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN BENGKULU CITY Lidya Agustina; Kiagus Baluqiah; Dian Susyla; Eki Saputra
Teaching English and Language Learning English Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36085/telle.v3i2.6026

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The purpose of this study is to determine teachers roles in overcoming special needs students difficulties in learning English at elementary schools In Bengkulu city. This research method is descriptive qualitative. The research instrument is in the form of Question Lists which are based on Harmer in (Naibaho, 2019). The results of the study, of the 10 roles of the teacher according to Harmer in (Naibaho, 2019) almost all the roles of the teacher in overcoming the difficulties of learning English for special needs students in Bengkulu elementary school are applied. There are 10 teacher roles in teaching special needs students, namely (1) controller (2) organizer (3) assessor (4) prompter (5) participant (6) resource (7) observer (8) tutor (9) performer and (10) teaching aids. only one role was not implemented, namely the tutor by the teacher at SD Fatma Kenanga because the special needs students had been accompanied by a companion teacher or shadow teacher to assist in learning activities, the researchers suggested that the role of the teacher in teaching special needs students to be emphasized more because teaching special needs students required extra skills for the teaching process. For future researcher who are interested in conducting similar research, it is advisable to conduct research on large samples or research subjects and also at other levels of education Key words : Teachers Roles, Special Needs Students, Difficulties
An Analysis of Reading Questions in an English Textbook for Junior High School Merdeka Curriculum Edition Based on Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy nurfadillah nova; Kiagus Baluqiah; Ivan Achmad Nurcholis; Eki Saputra; Washlurachim Safitri
Teaching English and Language Learning English Journal Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36085/telle.v5i3.9683

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Abstract The Revised Bloom's Taxonomy provides a framework for evaluating cognitive levels in learning materials, and achieving a balanced distribution of lower- and higher-order thinking skills in textbooks is essential to fulfilling the objectives of the Merdeka Curriculum. This study aims to analyze the cognitive levels of reading comprehension questions in Interactive English 2 for Junior High School, Merdeka Curriculum edition, based on the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy. Using a qualitative descriptive design with document analysis, 114 reading comprehension questions across 10 chapters were examined and classified into six cognitive domains: Remembering (CI), Understanding (C2), Applying (C3), Analyzing (C4), Evaluating (C5), and Creating (C6). The analysis revealed that lower-order thinking skills dominated, with Remembering (62.28%) and Understanding (18.42%) comprising the majority, while higher-order thinking skills such as Analyzing (7.02%), Evaluating (6.14%), and Creating (3.51%) were underrepresented. These findings indicate that the textbook emphasizes factual recall and basic comprehension over critical, analytical, and creative thinking. which is inconsistent with the goals of the Merdeka Curriculum. Therefore, it is recommended that future textbook development ensure a more balanced distribution of cognitive levels to better support students' higher-order thinking skills. Keywords: English Textbook, Reading Questions, Revised Bloom's Taxonomy. Merdeka Curriculum.
Paragraph Writing Barriers: A Study on The Fifth-Semester of English Department Students Silfi Angraini; Eki Saputra
Teaching English and Language Learning English Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): July
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36085/telle.v6i2.10897

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Writing paragraphs in English is a fundamental academic skill, yet many students still encounter various difficulties, particularly in the digital era where technology influences writing practices. This study aimed to identify the barriers faced by fifth-semester students in paragraph writing and examine the factors influencing their writing, including the role of digital technology. This research employed a descriptive qualitative design. The participants were fifth-semester students of the English Education Department at Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu. The data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. The findings revealed that students experienced linguistic, cognitive, technical, and technological barriers. Linguistic barriers were the most dominant, particularly in vocabulary, grammar, and spelling. Other difficulties included cohesion, mechanics, organization, and coherence. In addition, digital technology acted as both a supporting and influencing factor. While digital tools helped students correct errors and generate ideas, excessive reliance on these tools reduced students’ confidence and independent writing ability. In conclusion, vocabulary and grammar limitations remain the primary barriers, and digital technology significantly influences students’ paragraph writing both positively and negatively. Keywords: paragraph writing, writing barriers, digital writing, linguistic barriers, writing factors.
STUDENT’S PERCEPTIONS OF THE ROLE OF POETRY IN LEARNING ENGLISH PRONOUNCIATION SKILLS yossudarso Sudarso; Agung Suhadi; Eki saputra; Fetriani
Teaching English and Language Learning English Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): July
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36085/telle.v6i2.11186

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Abstract This study aims to determine students' perceptions of the role of poetry in learning English pronunciation. This study used a quantitative descriptive method involving students of the English Language Education Study Program at the Muhammadiyah University of Bengkulu as research participants. Data were collected through a questionnaire consisting of 20 statements using a five-point Likert scale. The data obtained were then analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques in the form of average values ​​(means) and percentages. The results showed that students had a positive perception of the use of poetry in learning English pronunciation with an overall average value of 3.77, which is included in the high category. Poetry is considered an effective learning medium because it can help students improve segmental aspects such as vowels and consonants as well as suprasegmental aspects including word stress, rhythm, and intonation. In addition, the use of poetry also has a positive impact on students' affective factors by increasing self-confidence and motivation and reducing anxiety in learning English pronunciation. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that poetry has an important role in supporting the development of students' English pronunciation skills and can be used as an alternative learning medium in EFL classes. Keywords: Student perception, Poetry, Learning English