Gunawan Suryoputro
Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. Hamka

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The Comparison of The Phonological Features of Sikka Language and English Darmawan Darmawan; Gunawan Suryoputro
Journal of ELT Research: The Academic Journal of Studies in English Language Teaching and Learning 2019: Journal of ELT Research, Vol. 4, Issue 1
Publisher : University of Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. HAMKA

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The paper is aimed to find out: (1) the similarities and the differences of segmental features of Sikka language and English, and (2) the appropriate way to solve the problem of phonological teaching in Maumere. The data was collected from EFL participants who were their mother tongue are Sikka language, one of local languages in Maumere East Nusatenggara Island, Indonesia. To collect the data, theAural Phoneme Discrimination test, the Phoneme Recognition tes, andReading test were used. The findings revealed that errors were largely limited to final stops and sibilants, initial and final affricates, and interdentals. The error data did not completely accord with previous findings. A language transfer viewpoint offers an explanation as to why these particular sounds were found difficult for the participants. Patterns in the error data showed that stops were mostly devoiced, and these processes were developmental. The affricates and interdentals were frequently generalized to a stop or sibilant found in the first language. Overgeneralization of these articulatory difficult sounds is a common developmental process. Both transfer and developmental factors and their interaction explain much of the error data, though other factors such as hypercorrection and spelling interference also seem to play a role. An implication of the study is that these systematic, specific errors, dependent on first language, should be taken into account when teaching pronunciation to English learners from these local language groups. Keywords: Contrastive analysis, phonetic features, Sikka language
Enhancing Scientific Writing Proficiency Through the Problem-Based Learning Model: A Novel Approach in Academic Education Erda Wati; Gunawan Suryoputro; Ade Hikmat
AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 17, No 4 (2025): DECEMBER 2025
Publisher : STAI Hubbulwathan Duri

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Writing scientific papers is a critical academic skill that students must develop to express ideas derived from observation, research, or analysis in a structured and methodical manner. However, students often face challenges in mastering this skill. This study investigates the effectiveness of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model in improving students’ ability to write scientific papers. The research employed Classroom Action Research (CAR), implemented in two cycles at MA Mizanul Ulum YW UMI Sanrobone. Each cycle followed the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The study involved student participants who were observed through activity sheets and assessed through writing assignments. Data were analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative descriptive techniques. Findings indicate a notable improvement in students' scientific writing performance after the implementation of the PBL model. In Cycle I, the average student score was 64, indicating that most had not yet met the minimum competency standard. After refining the instructional approach in Cycle II, the average score increased significantly to 81, demonstrating that all students achieved the required level of competence. The results suggest that the PBL model fosters student engagement and enhances their ability to develop and organize scientific content effectively. By actively involving students in problem-solving tasks, the model promotes deeper understanding and better writing outcomes. Implementing the PBL approach significantly improved students’ scientific writing skills and learning outcomes. This model is recommended for broader application in similar educational settings.