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INCREASING THE STUDENT’S VOCABULARY MASTERY THROUGH HOW SPECIAL AM I GAME OF THE TENTH GRADE SMK NEGERI 1 GUNUNGSITOLI IN 2022/2023 Waruwu, Fitdarlin; Daeli, Hidayati; Telaumbanua, Yasminar Amaerita; Efori Telaumbanua, Kristof Martin
Academy of Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2023): Academy of Education Journal
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47200/aoej.v14i2.1985

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Vocabulary is the most important component of the overall communicative competence that enables students to convey information, ideas or notions to others in such written and oral form. Vocabulary mastery is the ability to use the words in conducting the communication and understanding the meaning of the words or phrases in English. The research was conducted by using Classroom Action Research (CAR) design. This research was applied into two cycles. Each cycle consisted of planning, action, observation, and reflection. In the second meeting of cycle II, the researcher obtained the improvement of students, who achieved the Minimum Competence Criterion (70). There were 14 (53%) students who got score among 85-100 classified as “Very Good Criteria”, 12 (42%) students got score among 75-84 classified as “Good Criteria”. Based on the result above the researcher concludes that How Special Am I Game could be done in teaching vocabulary and increasing the students’ ability in mastering vocabulary.
An Analysis of Learning Management Based on Merdeka Belajar Curriculum in Teaching Students Writing Skill of the Eighth Grade of SMP Negeri 2 Dharma Caraka Gunungsitoli Selatan in 2023/2024 Larosa, Fimel Rospintar Iman; Zebua, Elwin Piarawan; Harefa, Trisman; Telaumbanua, Kristof Martin Efori
Academy of Education Journal Vol. 15 No. 2 (2024): Academy of Education Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47200/aoej.v15i2.2508

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Writing is a crucial skill in language that enables individuals to express their thoughts and ideas. However, many of students difficulties with writing, and teachers play a significant role in aiding students to achieve their desired learning outcomes. The purpose of this study was to analyze the learning management based on Merdeka Belajar curriculum in teaching writing skill class at SMP Negeri 2 Dharma Caraka. Two English teachers and 27 students were observed through a qualitative descriptive analysis that focused on planning, implementation, and assessment. The results revealed that the learning planning was well-prepared by creating learning devices such as ATP and MA, equipped with completeness criteria. ATP provided is equipped with ten completeness components, while the MA consists of three general components. However, the MA created by the first English teacher has better completeness criteria than the module created by the second English teacher and the modified module can be developed into a learning book. Moreover, the learning implementation was conducted into three stage of learning by integrating Merdeka curriculum principles and varied teaching techniques such as lecturing, discussions, Q&A, quizzes, and PjBL. The evaluation approach consisted of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments, demonstrating excellent learning management of the teacher. However, some students showed minor difficulties in writing, they were able to express their ideas, communicate their opinions, and improve their writing skills through the observed teacher's excellent management of the class.