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Environmental factors affecting learners’ autonomy in the covid-19 pandemic Wahyu Pratama; Rahayu Kuswardani
Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL) Vol 2, No 2 (2021): Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33474/j-reall.v2i2.11335

Recently, Covid-19 has threatened the education sector and forced learners to adjust an online learning. According to that, learners need to study in their own space and make them more independent and autonomous. However, learners tend to experience difficulties caused by their surrounding environments that sometimes does not support online learning. Surrounding environments include human activities e.g., noise in the surrounding; financial capabilities of parents for internet data plans; or other issues beyond the student's intellectual abilities. Therefore, this research aimed to explore the existed environmental factors that affected the learning environment and define the factors which affected learners’ volition. This study was applied a qualitative method and presenting the collected results descriptively. The researcher worked with one English teacher who has been voluntarily participating in this study. This study used semi-structured interview and questionnaire as the research instruments. Firstly, the researcher sent the questionnaires using Google Form for all students at 11th graders from one of the government-owned senior high schools in Surabaya. Secondly, the researcher interviewed an English teacher to find out the class’ conditions. This study has revealed that teacher still holds huge responsibilities to guide students along the online learning process. Besides, there were still a lacks IT skills of students which make the teacher not only a facilitator but also a helper or counsellor. This dominant role of the teacher eventually made students less autonomous.

Experiences using google translate application for translation used by English department students Nurul Iftitah; Rahayu Kuswardani
Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL) Vol 3, No 1 (2022): Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33474/j-reall.v3i1.11408

This study exposed experiences using Google translate application for translation used by English Department students. This research is focused on explaining problems and strategies using Google Translate used by English Department students. This research used a descriptive qualitative design. Researchers selected 20 students from English Department who had taken translation subject and agreed participated in this research. The instrument used was a questionnaire in the form of open-ended questions where students had to express their answers in a paragraph. In the questionnaire there were instructions and a descriptive text about tourism places written in Indonesian that must be translated into English by students using two ways. First, students used Google translate application. Second, students translated those texts manually without an application. There were eight questions about what translation problems they found after using the app and what strategies they did to fix the result. Several points were found to be improved in the process of translation using Google translate, including to deal with grammatical error, to deal with inappropriate words or phrases, to deal with no provided meaning in google translate and to deal with abbreviation existed in Indonesian language and to deal with word for word translation.

Developing students' reading ability using visual novel for high school students Rizky Aditya Prasetyo; Rahayu Kuswardani
Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL) Vol 2, No 2 (2021): Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33474/j-reall.v2i2.11336

Recently, many students study from home and their class is conducted online. Many of them spend more time at home, and since their class is conducted online, most of the students have their smartphones. Because of this situation, the visual novel can be used to aid the students in studying English, especially for reading. The visual novel is a game that utilizes pictures with various sound effects to make the reader more interested in playing and watching the picture. This study is to develop a visual novel for education with the purpose to aid students in learning English. The research method utilized by the researcher in the development of a visual novel is a DDR (Design and Development) method. The participants in this research were tenth-graders from various schools in Surabaya. The instrument used in this research were questionnaires, structured interviews, and expert validation. The visual novel was validated by the expert before testing the game. This study found that Visual Novel can help students became more motivated to learn English especially reading and the response they gave toward using visual novel in aiding learning English is positive. Several students also struggled with the game due to the student's lack of knowledge. In conclusion, the visual novel has been proven to meet the students' demand to aid in learning English. The implications of these findings are that teachers should use media to create a positive learning environment.

Language Style Approach to Teaching Poetry in ESL Classroom Rahayu Kuswardani; Fithriyah inda Nur Abida; Fahri Fahri; Fauris Zuhri
Sang Pencerah: Jurnal Ilmiah Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton Vol 8 No 4 (2022): Sang Pencerah: Jurnal Ilmiah Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton

The purpose of this study is to describe the method of using language style in poetry learning in the EFL classroom. Some of the methods used are focusing on the word choice, sentence structure, and figurative language of the selected poem. This research uses descriptive qualitative method. Data collection techniques are observation and documentation with conversation observation technique and writing technique. This study was conducted on 5th semester students majoring English education program at State University of Surabaya.The data of this research is a collection of poetry by Robert Frost. The data analysis technique uses the Miles and Huberman interactive model, namely, data reduction, data presentation, and verification. The results of this study found that the effective approach of teaching language style in poetry begins with a discussion of vocabulary in poetry, going on to a review of sentence structure and coherence, and finally continuing on to rhetoric and figurative language.Through this method of instruction, information is gradually transferred to students, who gain a better understanding of how to interpret poetry.

Environmental factors affecting learners' autonomy in the covid-19 pandemic Wahyu Pratama; Rahayu Kuswardani
Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL) Vol. 2 No. 2 (2021): Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33474/j-reall.v2i2.11335

Recently, Covid-19 has threatened the education sector and forced learners to adjust an online learning. According to that, learners need to study in their own space and make them more independent and autonomous. However, learners tend to experience difficulties caused by their surrounding environments that sometimes does not support online learning. Surrounding environments include human activities e.g., noise in the surrounding; financial capabilities of parents for internet data plans; or other issues beyond the student's intellectual abilities. Therefore, this research aimed to explore the existed environmental factors that affected the learning environment and define the factors which affected learners' volition. This study was applied a qualitative method and presenting the collected results descriptively. The researcher worked with one English teacher who has been voluntarily participating in this study. This study used semi-structured interview and questionnaire as the research instruments. Firstly, the researcher sent the questionnaires using Google Form for all students at 11th graders from one of the government-owned senior high schools in Surabaya. Secondly, the researcher interviewed an English teacher to find out the class' conditions. This study has revealed that teacher still holds huge responsibilities to guide students along the online learning process. Besides, there were still a lacks IT skills of students which make the teacher not only a facilitator but also a helper or counsellor. This dominant role of the teacher eventually made students less autonomous.

Developing students' reading ability using visual novel for high school students Rizky Aditya Prasetyo; Rahayu Kuswardani
Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL) Vol. 2 No. 2 (2021): Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33474/j-reall.v2i2.11336

Recently, many students study from home and their class is conducted online. Many of them spend more time at home, and since their class is conducted online, most of the students have their smartphones. Because of this situation, the visual novel can be used to aid the students in studying English, especially for reading. The visual novel is a game that utilizes pictures with various sound effects to make the reader more interested in playing and watching the picture. This study is to develop a visual novel for education with the purpose to aid students in learning English. The research method utilized by the researcher in the development of a visual novel is a DDR (Design and Development) method. The participants in this research were tenth-graders from various schools in Surabaya. The instrument used in this research were questionnaires, structured interviews, and expert validation. The visual novel was validated by the expert before testing the game. This study found that Visual Novel can help students became more motivated to learn English especially reading and the response they gave toward using visual novel in aiding learning English is positive. Several students also struggled with the game due to the student's lack of knowledge. In conclusion, the visual novel has been proven to meet the students' demand to aid in learning English. The implications of these findings are that teachers should use media to create a positive learning environment.

Experiences using Google Translate application for translation used by English department students Nurul Iftitah; Rahayu Kuswardani
Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL) Vol. 3 No. 1 (2022): Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33474/j-reall.v3i1.11408

This study exposed experiences using Google Translate application for translation used by English department students. This research is focused on explaining problems and strategies using Google Translate used by English department students. This research used a descriptive qualitative design. Researchers selected 20 students from English department who had taken translation subject and agreed participated in this research. The instrument used was a questionnaire in the form of open-ended questions where students had to express their answers in a paragraph. In the questionnaire there were instructions and a descriptive text about tourism places written in Indonesian that must be translated into English by students using two ways. First, students used Google Translate application. Second, students translated those texts manually without an application. There were eight questions about what translation problems they found after using the app and what strategies they did to fix the result. Several points were found to be improved in the process of translation using Google translate, including to deal with grammatical error, to deal with inappropriate words or phrases, to deal with no provided meaning in google translate and to deal with abbreviation existed in Indonesian language and to deal with word for word translation.

Pelatihan Teknik Dongeng Sebagai Metode Pengajaran Orang Tua Kepada Anak di TK RA Mentari Nur Fauzia; Fahri Fahri; Oikurema Purwati; Rahayu Kuswardani; Fithriyah Inda Nur Abida Diana Budi Darma
Jurnal Abdi Masyarakat Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): Jurnal Abdi Masyarakat
Publisher : Institut Pariwisata dan Bisnis Internasional

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22334/jam.v3i2.44

Karya tulis ilmiah ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas pelatihan teknik dongeng sebagai metode pengajaran orang tua kepada anak di TK RA Mentari. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan campuran (mixed-methods) dengan menggabungkan data kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Populasi dalam kegiatan ini adalah seluruh orang tua dari anak-anak yang bersekolah di TK RA Mentari, dengan sampel penelitian dipilih secara purposif. Pelatihan teknik dongeng dilaksanakan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan dan pengetahuan orang tua dalam menggunakan dongeng sebagai alat pengajaran kepada anak-anak. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan adanya peningkatan yang signifikan pada keterampilan orang tua setelah mengikuti pelatihan. Orang tua mampu mengintegrasikan teknik dongeng dengan kreativitas dan efektivitas dalam aktivitas pembelajaran bersama anak di rumah dan di sekolah. Dampak implementasi teknik dongeng oleh orang tua pada perkembangan anak juga diamati melalui observasi perilaku anak di kelas dan wawancara dengan guru atau pengasuh. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa anak-anak yang memiliki orang tua yang aktif dalam menggunakan teknik dongeng menunjukkan peningkatan dalam perkembangan bahasa, moral, dan imajinasi. Pelatihan teknik dongeng sebagai metode pengajaran orang tua kepada anak di TK RA Mentari memberikan dampak positif dan signifikan dalam pendidikan anak usia dini. Â This scientific paper aims to evaluate the effectiveness of storytelling technique training as a method of teaching for parents to their children at TK RA Mentari (Mentari Kindergarten). The method used is a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data. The population of this study consists of all parents of children attending TK RA Mentari, with the research sample chosen purposively. The storytelling technique training was conducted to enhance the skills and knowledge of parents in using storytelling as a teaching tool for their children. The results of data analysis indicate a significant improvement in the skills of parents after attending the training. Parents were able to integrate storytelling techniques creatively and effectively in learning activities with their children at home and at school. The impact of implementing storytelling techniques by parents on children's development was also observed through the observation of children's behavior in the classroom and interviews with teachers or caregivers. The results showed that children with parents actively using storytelling techniques demonstrated improvements in language, moral, and imaginative development. Storytelling technique training as a method of teaching for parents at TK RA Mentari provides a positive and significant impact on early childhood education.

Employing Traditional Stories to Enhance Critical Thinking Skills of Junior High School Students Nur Fauzia; Rahayu Kuswardani; Abdur Rosyid; Fithriyah Inda Nur Abida; Diana Budi Darma
Humanitatis : Journal of Language and Literature Vol 10 No 1 (2023): Humanitatis: Journal of Language and Literature
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Bumigora Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30812/humanitatis.v10i1.3184

In contemporary education, there is a growing interest in exploring alternative methods to cultivate critical thinking skills among junior high school students. Traditional stories, with their cultural richness and narrative depth, present an intriguing opportunity as a potential learning tool to foster such skills. This research aims to investigate the efficacy of utilizing traditional stories as a pedagogical instrument to enhance critical thinking abilities among junior high school students. By employing a qualitative research design, the study seeks to delve into the impact of traditional stories on students' critical thinking development. Adopting a qualitative research design, this study takes on a single case study approach, focusing on thirty eighth-grade students from SMPN 14. The participants were selected through a purposive sampling method. The research spans a duration of six weeks, during which carefully selected traditional stories were utilized as a medium for nurturing critical thinking experiences. Research instruments encompassed observation, interviews, and the implementation of specifically designed critical thinking worksheets. Data analysis was conducted using categorization and thematic processes to discern the patterns of change in the students' critical thinking capacities throughout the intervention. The findings of the research indicate that the incorporation of traditional stories effectively enhances the critical thinking skills of junior high school students. Throughout the learning process, students exhibited advancements in various facets of critical thinking, including problem identification, critical analysis, argument assessment, and reflective thinking. The critical thinking experiences derived from the utilization of traditional stories were instrumental in fostering deeper and contextually relevant thinking skills. As a result, the study recommends that educators consider integrating traditional stories into their teaching practices to facilitate the development of critical thinking abilities across different educational levels.

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