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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING ENGLISH SONGS AS WARMING UP ACTIVITY TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN ENGLISH CLASSROOM AT THE EIGHTH GRADE OF SMPN I ENOK Hariyati; Agus Mustajib; Edi Ardian
J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI) Vol 2 No 1 (2020): J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32520/jsi.v2i1.1480

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Motivation is a factor which important in do something. For the Students, motivation is one factor that influences the teaching-learning process in the classroom. This time, motivation is a factor that becomes a problem for the students SMPN I Enok. This problem is the background of the problem in this research. To solve the students' motivation in the English classroom, the researcher conducted the experimental research with a quasi-experimental design with applying the English song as a warming-up activity to solve the problem. This research aimed to know the effectiveness of using English songs as a warming-up activity to enhance students' motivation in the English classroom at the eighth grade of SMPN I Enok. The data collection technique in this research was a questionnaire, and the instruments were 15 Close Ended statements using the Likert Scale type. This research sample was 50 students of the eighth-grade SMPN I Enok as a control and experimental class. After getting the data using the questionnaire, the researchers found that English song as warming up activity was useful to enhance students” motivation in English classroom with the result t-observed was 19,85 while t-table was 2,01 from 5% and 2,68 from 1%. The t-observed score was higher than the t-table. Based on the result, H0 (null hypothesis) is rejected, and H1 (alternative hypothesis) is accepted. It also means that English song as warming up activity was sufficient to enhance students' motivation in the English classroom at the eighth grade of SMPN I Enok in academic years 2018/2019.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEARNERS’ AUTONOMY AND THEIR ACHIEVEMENT IN LEARNING ENGLISH AT 11TH GRADE OF SMA NEGERI 1 TEMBILAHAN HULU M. Tomy; Edi Ardian; Agus Mustajib
J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI) Vol 2 No 1 (2020): J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32520/jsi.v2i1.1481

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The problem of this research was Learners' achievement seems low, while their autonomy seems higher. The method of this research was quantitative correlation research. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between learners' autonomy (Variable X) with learners' achievement (Variable Y). The sample of this study was 145 students of eleventh-grade students of SMAN 1 Tembilahan Hulu. The researcher gave questionnaires of learners' autonomy to collect data and asked the value of their English teacher's achievement. After the data has been collected, it was found that the average of learners' autonomy is 77,9%, it was in the "high category," And the average of learners' achievement was 81,6%, it was in the "high category". Based ." those findings, researchers analyzed the relationship between learners' autonomy and their achievement using the Pearson r formula; the results was 0.1999 (rxy) it was in "very low correlation," after found out the score of rxy researcher noting to the table of degree of freedom (df) N (number of respondents) – nr (variables) where 145 – 2 is 143. By consulting r table product-moment, it is found in the significant of 1% being obtained at 0.1371 and 5% is 0.1631. By comparing the values of rxy = 0.1999 and r table = 0.1371 and 0.1631, rxy is bigger than r table. This means that autonomy and achievement have a very low correlation. If learners have good autonomy, they will have a good achievement in English.
A STUDY ON TEACHERS’ STRATEGIES IN MINIMIZING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ANXIETY AT 11th GRADE SMAN 2 TEMBILAHAN Taufiq Budiman Yasin; Edi Ardian; Agus Mustajib
J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI) Vol 2 No 1 (2020): J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32520/jsi.v2i1.1482

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The problem of this research was students’ speaking anxiety seems high. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to know “what teachers’ strategy in minimizing students’ speaking anxiety at the second grade of SMAN 2 Tembilahan are”. This research was descriptive quantitative research. The researcher was distributing questionnaires and interviewing two English teachers as samples to know their strategies in reducing students' speaking anxiety. The sample was taken by using total sampling because there are only two English teachers there. After collecting the data, the researcher found that teachers use many teaching activities to help students' anxiety problems. They used many teaching activities, such as small group work, pair work, simulations, and structure exercises. Besides, the teachers also motivate students to be positive thinking in learning English.
THE STUDENTS’ SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING IN ENGLISH LEARNING ON THE ELEVENTH-GRADE OF SMA NEGERI 1 TEMBILAHAN Nurbaiti; Agus Mustajib; Maizarah
J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI) Vol 2 No 2 (2021): J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32520/jsi.v2i2.1559

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The purpose of this research is to know the level of students' self-directed learning in English learning on eleventh-grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Tembilahan. This research was achieved by conducting a descriptive quantitative study. The total population of this research was 268 students. Sample of this research were 92 students of eleventh-grade students of SMAN 1 Tembilahan. The researcher used purposive sampling to take the sample. The researcher gave a questionnaire to collect data, consisting of 20 statements based on self-directed learning indicators. It was using the Likert Scale. The results revealed that students' self-directed learning in English learning relies on enough levels with 63,97%. It means that they have a problem being a self-directed learner in English learning. They need to improve themselves to become a self-directed learner. The role of the teacher is vital in order to guide them to be more independent. The teacher can provide the instructions needed to direct students' initiative in their learning process to be more independent.
THE STUDENTS’ READING INTEREST IN MEDIA “LINE WEBTOON” AT ELEVENTH-GRADE OF SMA NEGERI 2 TEMBILAHAN Wita Rela Ningsih; Agus Mustajib; Maizarah
J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI) Vol 2 No 2 (2021): J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32520/jsi.v2i2.1561

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This study analyzed the students’ reading interest in media LINE Webtoon. It purposes to know the students' interest in reading toward media LINE Webtoon and some factors influencing their reading interest. The research design is descriptive research that combined qualitative and quantitative approaches. It was conducted at SMA Negeri 2 Tembilahan. The researchers used the purposive sampling technique in choosing the research samples. They distributed a questionnaire to fifty eleventh-grade students. The questionnaires were distributed to know their reading interest in media LINE Webtoon to answer the first research question. In addition, to answer the second research question, the writer used an open-ended questionnaire to know the factors influencing their interest. After collecting the data, the results were transcribed. The results of this research showed that they had a high interest in reading about media LINE Webtoon. The result of the questionnaire also supported it. The percentage was 77,84%. Furthermore, the students explained that some factors that influenced their reading interest in media LINE Webtoon were: 1) lots of good and exciting stories, 2) the students liked the picture of the story of the LINE Webtoon, 3) add students English vocabulary, 4) more motivate students to learn English, 5) helps students to understand the culture and habits of American people, 6) students can learn some slang, 7) students can learn some synonyms of a word, and 8) suggested by their friend. Based on the research results, the researchers concluded that the media LINE Webtoon has a substantial positive impact on the students.
THE EFFECT DESCRIBE AND DRAW TECHNIQUE TOWARD STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL Suldania Pratiwi; Sri Erma Purwanti; Agus Mustajib
J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI) Vol 3 No 1 (2021): J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32520/jsi.v3i1.1773

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Speaking skill is one of the skills that students need to have. However, there are several factors that make students not master speaking, that was students feel ashamed to express opinions, afraid to make mistakes. One of them in students of MTsN 3 Indragiri Hilir. This problem is the background of the problem in this research. To find out the effect of describing and drawing techniques, researchers used experimental research with pre-experimental designs. The data collection technique in this research was a test using the oral test as an instrument. The sample of this research was 25 students of VII MTsN 3 Indragiri Hilir. After getting the data using the oral test, the researcher found that describe and drawing technique given an effect on students’ speaking skills, the score of the post-test (76.44) was better than the pre-test (66,32), and indicated by some factors, students more active, enjoy, brave. And with the result, t-observed was 22.0 while the t-table was 2.06 to 5. % and 2.81 for 1%. The t-observed score was higher than the t-table. Based on the result, H0 (null hypothesis) is rejected and H1 (alternative hypothesis) is accepted. It also means that describe and draw technique was given effect on students' speaking skills at grade VII of MTsN 3 Indragiri Hilir in academic years 2020/2021.
AN ANALYSIS OF LISTENING COMPREHENSION ROLE IN IMPROVING STUDENT’S SPEAKING ABILITY AT ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF INDRAGIRI Fatkhul Budiman; Melda Yeni; Agus Mustajib
J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI) Vol 3 No 2 (2022): J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32520/jsi.v3i2.2034

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This study aims to determine the role of listening comprehension in improving students speaking ability at English Study Program Islamic University of Indragiri. This type of research is descriptive quantitative. The population of this research is the students of English Study Program at Islamic University of Indragiri. The number of population and samples from this study were 36 people, taken using a total sampling technique. To determine the role of listening comprehension in improving students speaking ability, the researcher gave a questionnaire as an instrument. For data analysis, researchers used Likert scale as a measurement of the variables. The test results show the role of listening comprehension in improving students speaking ability at English Study Program Islamic University of Indragiri is in a high level with an average of 132.4. The researcher concludes that listening comprehension has a great role in improving students speaking ability at English Study Program Islamic University of Indragiri.
IMPROVING THE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY BY USING MIND MAPPING AND GUIDED QUESTIONS AT FOURTH SEMESTER OF ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM AT ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF INDRAGIRI TEMBILAHAN Agus Mustajib
EJI (English Journal of Indragiri) : Studies in Education, Literature, and Linguistics Vol. 1 No. 1 (2017): EJI (English Journal of Indragiri): Studies in Education, Literature, and Lingu
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32520/eji.v1i1.204

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This objective of this research is to know whether Mind Mapping is more effective than Guided Question in teaching speaking for fourth semester of English education study Program at Islamic University of Indragiri Tembilahan. In experimental research, the researcher deals with the research instrument of collecting data: (1) giving the pre-test (2) dividing the classes who have Mind Mapping and Guided Question (3) applying the teaching technique to the students (4) giving post test, and (5) analyzing the students’ score to decide the teaching technique whether or not it is effectives. The research findings show that the use of Mind Mapping can affect the students’ speaking ability optimally. It is proved from research findings which t-observed value 3.189 is higher than t-table of 1.671 at the significant level of 5% which means that the Mind Mapping is more effective than Guided Question to speaking ability; therefore it is recommended that the lecturers are suggested to apply Mind Mapping in speaking activity, to be more creative and innovative in using various kinds of interesting teaching technique with accompany the materials.
THE ABILITY OF STUDENTS OF ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM 2017/2018 YEAR, ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF INDRAGIRI TO DISTINGUISH PRESENT PARTICIPLE FROM GERUND Agus Mustajib
EJI (English Journal of Indragiri) : Studies in Education, Literature, and Linguistics Vol. 2 No. 1 (2018): EJI (English Journal of Indragiri): Studies in Education, Literature, and Lingu
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32520/eji.v2i1.227

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Language is purely human and non-instinctive method because language is the most frequently used and most highly developed form of human communication. And language is a distinctly human instrument, although other animals produce sounds and noises, the human language alone is articulated into words and alone is capable of expressing an infinite variety of thought. Languages are not just sets of symbols. They also often conform to a rough grammar, or system of rules, used to manipulate the symbols. The grammar of a language is a complex and highly structured affair because it operates in terms of concepts and categories which have to be defined in the same way. So we need grammar in using English and the understanding about grammar also influences our ability in English. The students of English study program 2017/2018 year, Islamic university of Indragiri are the students who are obliged to use English in almost all subjects. So, the researcher is eager to know their ability to distinguish present participle from gerund can be as a measure and correction for them how far their understanding about English. In conclusion, the students of English study program to distinguish present participle and gerund has percentage, there was 62.02 % the correct answer, while the percentages of the incorrect answer was 37.98 %. From the percentage of the correct answer above can be said that the ability of the 2017/2018 year students of English study program, Islamic University of Indragiri in distinguishing present participle from gerund is good.
THE ABILITY OF STUDENTS OF LAW FACULTY IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2018/2019, ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF INDRAGIRI TO IDENTIFY PREPOSITION OF TIME IN A SENTENCE Agus Mustajib
EJI (English Journal of Indragiri) : Studies in Education, Literature, and Linguistics Vol. 3 No. 1 (2019): EJI (English Journal of Indragiri): Studies in Education, Literature, and Lingu
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32520/eji.v3i1.462

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Languages are not just sets of symbols. They also often conform to a rough grammar, or system of rules, used to manipulate the symbols. The grammar of a language is a complex and highly structured affair because it operates in terms of concepts and categories which have to be defined in the same way. So we need a grammar in using English and an understanding of the grammar also influences our ability in English. The students of Law Faculty 2018/2019, Islamic University of Indragiri are the students who are studying English in the first and second semester. So, the researcher is eager to know their ability to identify preposition of time in the sentences. The study focuses on the students’ ability in identifying preposition of time in a sentence especially “on, in, and at”. The number of the first semester of Law Faculty consists of three classes and the total of the students are 118 students. The populations are more than 100 students, so the researcher used a random sampling technique. The researcher can take the sample about 15% to 25% or more like the sample and the researcher take half of 100% is 50%. So, the samples of this research are 69 students. The researcher used a quantitative method to get the data needed. The research instrument in this research is to test and fill in the blank forms. The researcher used a sentence without preposition as the instrument of this research, because the students learned preposition through sentences. Based on the result of the test, the mean score of preposition was 63.98. It was categorized at a good level, which included in the interval 61-80. Where there are 6 students get in a very good score, 26 students get in a good score, 36 students get in enough score, 1 student get the poor score and there is no get in a very poor score. In conclusion, the students of Law Faculty 2018/2019 in identify preposition categorized nice and understand in the preposition.