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Journal : ACITYA Journal of Teaching

EXPLORING EFL STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES ON ONLINE-BASED WRITING PORTFOLIO Abdul Halim; Khusnul Khatimah; Dzul Rachman; Azhar Aziz Lubis; Sunarti Sunarti; Rani Herning Puspita
Acitya: Journal of Teaching and Education Vol 1 No 1 (2019): Acitya: Journal of Teaching and Education
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (277.88 KB) | DOI: 10.30650/ajte.v1i1.200

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The aim of this study was to explore students’ experience towards online-based writing portfolio. As the use of information technology evolved, the penetration of online lifestyle into youths’ life has inevitably come deeper. In order to get the students engaged with their lesson, it was decided to make use of some online platforms for the students to work with their tasks in writing course. Utilizing qualitative method the study involved 30 students of English Department in Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire with open-ended questions. The results showed that in general students were motivated to use the platforms as learning media for writing. They found it easy to write their essay assignments with these facilities since it could develop creativity.
The Implementation of Genre-based Approach in Teaching English at The second Year of Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur. Sunarti Sunarti; Rani Herning Puspita; Dzul Rachman
Acitya: Journal of Teaching and Education Vol 1 No 1 (2019): Acitya: Journal of Teaching and Education
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (261.585 KB) | DOI: 10.30650/ajte.v1i1.203

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The objectives of the study were: (1) Describe the procedures used by the teacher in teaching English based on Genre-based Approach; (2) Describe the types of the classroom activities using Genre-based Approach; (3) Describe the problems faced by the teacher and the solution in teaching English using Genre-based Approach. The population of the research is the second year students of English department of UMKT in the academic year of 2018/2019. The samples were from one class. In taking the sample, total sampling approach was used. The data in this research were information about the teaching strategies and difficulties faced by the teacher on teaching English based on GBA and also the difficulties faced by the students of second year at UMKT. In collecting the data, it was taken from the sources by employing observation interview, and document. There were three main components of analyzed data, namely: (1)Reduction of Data; (2) Display the Data; (3) Interpreting. The research finding of this study were: (1) The Procedure of Teaching English: By GBA, the teacher feels easier to deliver the material; (2) Classroom Activities: Based on the implementation of School-based Curriculum in teaching English, the teacher conducted several classroom activities that consist of four cycles, namely BKOF, MOT, JCOT, and ICOT; (3) Problem faced by Teacher: The problems are the student's difficulty in vocabulary and pronunciation, teacher’s difficulty in manage the time. To solve this problem the teacher should give more attention to the students that less in capability rather than general students.
THE HURDLES OF THE TEACHER IN THE PRACTICE OF TARGET LANGUAGE IN THE INDONESIAN EFL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Dzul Rachman; Dedi Rahman Nur; Sunarti Sunarti; Rani Herning Puspita
Acitya: Journal of Teaching and Education Vol 1 No 1 (2019): Acitya: Journal of Teaching and Education
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (522.829 KB) | DOI: 10.30650/ajte.v1i1.206

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In teaching learning process, the target language is an important thing which has been noticed by the teacher. The phenomenon about misunderstanding language is not only occurring in daily life with soft conversation but also in the formal education. In education event, when the teacher teaches students in the classroom, they use target language during activities. The aims of this study were to describe the teacher’s hurdles in using target language at first grade of Junior high school and how the teacher delivered instruction by using target language at EFL class. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach. This study used a qualitative description. Five English teachers were involved. The researcher collected the data as interview, and observation. Referring to the finding of the study, based on result of interview found the teachers problems used target language in teaching learning process, such as; the low vocabulary of the students, the ability of English skill of the students, the situation in the classroom did not support the use of target language, the time was not effective. Based on the findings of classroom observation in classroom the teacher delivered used the target language in simple sentence on greeting, giving instruction, asking question, delivering materials and closing.