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PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI DAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR BAHASA INGGRIS MELALUI PENDEKATAN TERPADU (INTEGRATED APPROACH) BAGI MAHASISWA NON BAHASA INGGRIS Samsul Amri
Wahana Pendidikan Vol 9, No 1 (2022): Januari
Publisher : Universitas Galuh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25157/wa.v9i1.6613

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English as a subject in the higher education is used as supplement of the core courses. Dealing with the prelimenary observation, the learners do not yet use it maximally. It leads to lack of motivation, vocabulary, learning interest, time allocation, and others. Thus the reseacher chose the Integrated Approach to cope those problems. The study aims at investigating if the Integrated Approach boosts English proficiency and engagement in learning, as well as to see how learners’ progress and what variables affects their progress. it is designed as Classroom Action Research. Accounting major learners of the Islamic University of Indragiri were the respondents. Test results and questionnaires were utilized in gathering the data. Additionally, the research findings reveal that there are better results on the learners’ profeciency and motivation in leearning English. Some integrated processes support their improvement that comprise of civilizing, investigating, observing, controlling, and rehearsing. Moreover, internal and external variables including learner autonomy, instructional approaches, and educator tasks are influencing the advancement. Finally, the use of Integrated leads to better learners' academic achievement and engagement.
Tricks To Master English Vocabulary Through Interactive Activities At The Puri Kasih Orphanage Tembilahan Samsul Amri; Syafrizal Syafrizal; Maizarah Maizarah
KARYA ABDI Vol 1 No 2 (2020): Article
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Universitas Islam Indragiri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32520/karyaabdi.v1i02.1160

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English language skills are also often used as a requirement when they want to continue to a higher education level. However, it cannot be denied that the limited understanding of English vocabulary results in obstruction of language competence achievement. Therefore, this activity is a form of service to the community, especially as a form of implementation of the Tri Dharma obligations of higher education, which aims to help students at the Puri Kasih Tembilahan Orphanage to master English vocabulary quickly. The method used is Training of easy tricks to master English vocabulary through interactive activities. In this Community Service activity, several activities are carried out, namely: words puzzle, words matching, pictures, games, and watching short movies. The results of this Community Service activity showed that the participants gave a positive responses to this activity. They are also more courageous and motivated to use the vocabulary they have by participating in every activity they do. Furthermore, the initial test results showed 8.3% of participants in the Very Good category, 12.5% of participants in the Good category, 41.7% of participants in the Enough category, and 37.5% of participants in the Low category. Then, the final test results showed that 16.7% of participants were at the Very Good level, 25% of participants were at the Good level, 45.9% of participants were at the Enough level, and only 12.5% were at the Low level. This shows that interactive activities can help students at the Puri Kasih Tembilahan Orphanage more easily master English vocabulary.
AN ANALYSIS OF THE STUDENTS’ PARAGRAPH COMPOSITIONPERFORMANCE Samsul Amri; Boni Saputra
INOVISH JOURNAL Vol 5, No 1 (2020): INOVISH JOURNAL, Vol 5, No 1 - 2020
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (901.898 KB) | DOI: 10.35314/inovish.v5i1.1386

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An investigation ofcomposition performanceisimportant matter of contention toprobethat one may achievefurthercompelling and authenticending. Paragraph composition performance is one of the concerns.Thetarget of the contemporaryanalysisistoinspectthe extent to which the students’ paragraph composition performance. Therefore, survey study was conceived to achieve the purpose. The third semester students of English Study Program of FKIP – UNISI Tembilahan were determined as the shareholders. They were requiredto composetwo kinds ofparagraph; process paragraph and comparison/contrast paragraph. There are five evaluation criterions; format, punctuation and mechanics, contents, oganization, and sentence structure. Dealing the results ofdata analysis,itdisclosed that theirparagraph composition performance on each compositionelements was diverse. It could be justified from the datawhich sixparticipants (27.3%) worked outin the admirablegrade, nineof them (40.9%) were recognized in competent level, and sevenparticipants (31.8%) could achieve in sufficientcategory. As the final comment, it could be determined that their paragraph compositionperformance was in the sufficient to admirable level. Nevertheless, to gain better endings, more practice isbrought to their mind.
CONTRIBUTION OF MOTIVATION TOWARD LEARNER AUTONOMY FOR NON-ENGLISH MAJOR STUDENTS IN LEARNING ENGLISH Samsul Amri; Muhammad Fikri
INOVISH JOURNAL Vol 4, No 1 (2019): INOVISH JOURNAL, Vol 4, No 1 - 2019
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (429.485 KB) | DOI: 10.35314/inovish.v4i1.916

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The aim purpose of this research was to determine how the contribution of students’ motivation toward learner autonomy for non-English major students of the Islamic University of Indragiri. It was correlational research. Population and Sample in this research were 34 students, which were selected by total sampling technique. They are second-semester students of Accounting Major of the Islamic University of Indragiri. Data collecting technique used the questionnaire in the two variables. Then the research results show that the value of students motivation is 81.62, which covered the indicators of Anxiety (81.87%), Interest (80.16%), Teacher (82.55%). Those are categorized as a strong/high category. Then the result of learner autonomy 80.18, that included Learner Strategy (79.12%), Meta-Cognitive (81.33%), Learner Attitude (80.16%). Those are also classified as a strong/high category. Moreover, the result of correlation both of variables is robserved 0.838, which is categorized as very high correlation, and r table (1%=0.349 and 5%=0.449). Thus, robserved > rtable. It means that Ho is Rejected and Ha is Accepted. In other words, there is a positive correlation between motivation and learner autonomy for non-English major students. From the analysis of the determination coefficient, it obviously found that motivation contributes positively to learner autonomy as much as 70.22%, and the others percent (29.78%) is determined by other aspects. It implies that the higher the students have motivation in learning English, the better they will have learning autonomy.
INTEGRATED APPROACH FOR IMPROVING ENGLISH COMPETENCY AND LEARNING ENCOURAGEMENT FOR NON-ENGLISH MAJOR STUDENTS Samsul Amri; Syafrizal Syafrizal
INOVISH JOURNAL Vol 5, No 2 (2020): INOVISH JOURNAL, Vol 5, No 2 - 2020
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (776.909 KB) | DOI: 10.35314/inovish.v5i2.1673

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At the Higher Education level, English as a General Subject acts as recognition for the primary focuses learning experience. Using these language skills and components, learners are not trained sufficiently. It causes many circumstances, such as poor performance, limited vocabulary, keen learning interest, a short amount of practice, and more. The requirement for teaching quality is that they can apply English as a medium of communication. The researchers offer a workable solution by adjusting the Integrated Approach to overcome this issue. Thus, the current research objectives are to determine the students' improvement, instruction process, and the influencing factors on their language abilities and motivational beliefs. It is designed as an Action Research. Accounting Major students, which consist of 37 students, are the participants of this research. Tests, observations, and interviews were included in the data gathering process. Then the findings reveal that 13.5 percent of students earned top grades. 40.5 percent of students got decent grades. However, there are already participants who obtained a sufficient level (32.5 percent) and less (13.5 percent). It finds that the Integrated Approach enables improving their English competence and learning motivation through the process of socializing, evaluating, controlling, assisting, and practicing. Furthermore, their improvement factors cover students' motivation, teaching approach, and lecturers' role. It illustrates progress in the learning process made by them. Eventually, this offers evidence that the Integrated Approach implementation favors optimizing their English ability and learning encouragement.
Boosting English Competency and Learning Motivation Through the Integrated Approach For Non-English Departments Students Samsul Amri; Syafrizal
ELT-Lectura Vol. 8 No. 1 (2021): ELT-Lectura Studies and Perspective in English Language Teaching
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elt-lectura.v8i1.5556

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At the tertiary level, English as a General Subject supports the learning process's main course. The observations show they are not yet proficient enough to use it. It causes indisposed motivation, dearth vocabulary, low learning interest, short time allocation, and others. Therefore, the researchers provide a solution by applying the Integrated Approach. The research objectives are to determine whether the Integrated Approach can improve English competency and learning motivation, how the learners’ improvement process, and what factors influence these improvements. It is action research, which was Accounting majoring students as subjects - Islamic University of Indragiri. The data collection process used tests and questionnaires. Furthermore, the results showed an increase in their competence and motivation to learn English before and after the Integrated Approach. The improvement process covers several activities; socializing, analyzing, monitoring, guiding, and practicing. Meanwhile, the development affecting factors are internal and external factors such as learning motivation, teaching methods, and the instructors’ roles. In conclusion, the Integrated Approach application positively contributes to the learners’ learning outcomes and motivation.
Exploring EFL Higher Education Learners’ Attitudes Toward Writing Skills Process Samsul Amri
PANYONARA: Journal of English Education Vol. 4 No. 1 (2022): PANYONARA: Journal of English Education
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Madura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19105/panyonara.v4i1.5878

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Learners' writing attitudes have been heavily debated as a research topic. The main objective of this current investigation is to explore the learners' attitudes towards the writing process and functions at the higher education level. It is designed as a quantitative approach, with the design as survey research. Thirty-five learners of the English Study Program of FKIP Universitas Islam Indragiri were chosen as the samples. The researcher utilized a questionnaire designed on a Likert scale in obtaining the data. Then the data was analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis, which included individual scores, percentages, mean scores, and attitude level. The findings indicate that the learners' attitudes toward the writing process and functions ranged in the mean score of 3.83, which was categorized as a positive attitude. Therefore, it can be inferred that they have good skills for writing because they have a positive attitude toward writing.
THE AMERICAN WOMAN IDENTITY AS REFLECTED IN EAT PRAY LOVE NOVEL IN HER PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Edi Ardian; Samsul Amri; Edi Susrianto Indra Putra
EJI (English Journal of Indragiri) : Studies in Education, Literature, and Linguistics Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): EJI (English Journal of Indragiri): Studies in Education, Literature, and Lingu
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32520/eji.v7i1.2380

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American culture background influences the content of literary work in this novel. The purpose of the research is to know an American woman identity as reflected in Eat Pray Love (EPL) novel in her pursuit of happiness. For that purpose, a thematic and descriptive, analysis is conducted to answer two research problems: 1) what constraint of woman to face in her attempts to achieve happiness; and 2) How the novel reflects of the American woman identity in her pursuit of happiness? The analysis finds out that woman faces the problem based on her culture. She is unhappy in her marriage, but the she deal with her problem in American culture identity, she attempts individual redefinition of the self by undergoing material and spiritual search and fulfillment, and finally managed to achieve her true happiness. The ego wins over the superego, and a new identity comes out of an internal conflict and an intense spiritual process. American individualism allows this. American individualism gives greater priority to individuals.
Investigating EFL Higher Education Learners on Essay Writing Skills Samsul Amri
Journal of Education and Culture (JEC) Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): Journal of Education and Culture
Publisher : Indra institute Research & Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (233.197 KB) | DOI: 10.58707/jec.v1i1.12

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The purpose of this study was to see how good the students were at writing essays. It was organized as a survey project, with selected respondents from the fourth semester of the English Study Program FKIP – Universitas Islam Indragiri (UNISI) Tembilahan. They were given the assignment to write an essay. Format, mechanics, content, organization, and sentence structure were all evaluated assigns. The data analysis findings indicate that the learners' skill in each area of writing was incredibly diverse. Some learners were able to attain the highest conceivable score, while others were not. The data revealed that five learners (25%) had a very outstanding rating, twelve learners (60%) received a good category, and three learners (15%) received a sufficient rating. Altogether, their proficiency ranged from adequate to excellent. They are encouraged to boost their skills in order to achieve better outcomes.
Kegiatan English Club sebagai Sarana Peningkatan Kemampuan Berbicara (Speaking) Mahasiswa Universitas Islam Indragiri Salmiati Salmiati; Samsul Amri; Melda Yeni; Syafrizal Syafrizal; Adi Wiluyo; Khairunnisa Khairunnisa; Chunda Alicia
CEMARA: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Multidisiplin Vol 1 No 2 (2023): CEMARA: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Multidisiplin
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Islam Indragiri (UNISI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61672/cemara.v1i2.2687

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Tujuan dari kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana English Club berfungsi sebagai alat yang efektif untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara mahasiswa. Selama kegiatan ini, menggunakan pendekatan partisipatif, dengan perpaduan teori dan praktek serta diskusi dan unjuk kerja di akhir pelatihan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa English Club membantu siswa lebih baik berbicara. Permainan bahasa Inggris, simulasi presentasi, dan aktivitas diskusi terstruktur adalah cara penting untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan diri dan keterampilan komunikasi verbal. Selain itu, berpartisipasi aktif dalam English Club juga membantu Anda memahami budaya negara dan menggunakan bahasa Inggris setiap hari. Melalui kegiatan PKM ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa English Club dapat dianggap sebagai sarana yang efektif untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara mahasiswa, karena memberi mereka platform untuk melakukan latihan berbicara yang terorganisir dan menyenangkan. Penemuan ini meningkatkan pemahaman kita tentang peran English Club dalam pendidikan tinggi dan menunjukkan bahwa program yang lebih terfokus dan berkelanjutan dapat membantu meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara mahasiswa.