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ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS' BELIEFS ABOUT GRAMMAR TEACHING IN CLASSROOM Ananda Fitriyani; Silih Warni; Nita Kaniadewi
ELLTER Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020): ELLTER JOURNAL
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. Hamka (UHAMKA Press)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22236/ellter-j.v1i1.4910

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This study investigated English as a Foreign Language teachers’ beliefs toward grammar teaching in the classroom. This research paper aimed to explore EFL teachers’ belief about grammar teaching and the factors influencing teachers in shaping their beliefs on grammar teaching. A qualitative study using a semi-structured interview with eight English as foreign language teachers of secondary schools in East Jakarta has been conducted. The result revealed that most teachers believed that grammar was essential. Explicit grammar teaching was also believed to be more effective to be implemented in teaching grammar, yet teachers still used both explicit and implicit instructions. Nonetheless, some teachers believed that implicit instruction that was suggested in the 2013 Curriculum was less effective due to the limited time of English learning in classroom practice. The factors shaping the teachers’ beliefs involved the student factor and the teacher factors which included teachers’ prior education and personal experiences. This research was expected to improve the teaching of grammar practices and suggest an effective approach to be implemented in teaching grammar in EFL context for teachers in classroom.
ENGLISH LECTURERS' PERCEPTION TOWARD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Nurhandayani Supraptiningsih; Silih Warni; Zuhad Ahmad
ELLTER Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2020): ELLTER JOURNAL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22236/ellter.v1i2.5742

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This study aims to explore the experiences and perceptions of lecturers on the professional development activities of lecturers in the English Language Education Study Program. This study applied a quantitative descriptive approach by using a questionnaire as an instrument to collect data. This study's subjects were the lecturers of the English Education Study Program at a private university in Jakarta. The findings indicate that the professional development activities that have been attended by the majority of English Education lecturers are research activities, both individually and in groups, conferences or seminars, and workshops or training related to courses and/or other topics related to education. The professional development activities needed by lecturers include training related to National Education Standards (60%), multicultural teaching (60%), knowledge and understanding (competence) of the subject (53%), and teaching for students with special needs ( 53%). This study also confirms that effective time management for organizing or developing professional development activities regarding teaching schedules and other administrative activities is urgently needed. That way, lecturers can still fulfill their obligations to teach, research, and do community service while still having the opportunity to develop their professionalism.
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS IN STARTUP COMPANY AMONG GRADUATES: CASE STUDY OF A UNIVERSITY IN JAKARTA IN POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC Wulandari Dwi Putri; Ena Bhattacharyya; Silih Warni
ELLTER Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): ELLTER JOURNAL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22236/ellter.v3i2.10077

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The global workforce of the 21st century needs not only young and skilled human capital capable of technical skills, but also academic skills in English as a priority. This study employed a quantitative approach with the survey design. The aim was to investigate how importance of English communication skills and Employability skills of Jakarta graduates post covid-19 in the workplace. The data showed that the questionnaire with total 20 items was sent to 101 Human Resource and Senior Manager in Jakarta, Indonesia, the highest selected options Human Resource and Senior Manager chose was very important and important. This data showed that the Human Resource and Senior Manager stated that the communication skills perceived as important for graduates. The questionnaire with total 40 items was sent to 203 graduates who have graduated in the last five years and works in StartUp company in Jakarta, Indonesia, the highest selected answers from graduates was Strongly Agree and Agree with total mean score 7.01. This data showed that graduates agreed that English communication have big impact for their employability skills. Based on the findings, this research revealing that the English communication is important for Graduates at the StartUp company in Jakarta. Human Resources and the graduates who are working in StartUp company, who already filled out surveys approval that the English communication has an influence on their ability.
THE TRACER STUDY: AN IN-DEPTH SEARCH OF THE ENGLISH EDUCATION PROGRAM GRADUATES Silih Warni; Cahya Komara; Nita Kaniadewi
ELLTER Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): ELLTER JOURNAL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22236/ellter.v4i1.11137

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Universities have an important role in generating amazing alums who can compete with others. This role makes universities try to find a way to increase the alums' quality. One of them is the tracer study. Tracer study is a technique to track the alums' quality. Therefore, the research objective was to investigate the status, quality, and accomplishment of the graduates/alums of the English Education Program of FKIP UHAMKA. This research employed a mixed-method sequential explanatory research design which combined quantitative and qualitative research design. As many as 98 graduates from the English Education Program participated in the study. A questionnaire that was validated using a validity test before it was distributed through several social media was used as the instrument of this study. Findings have discovered that most of the graduates of the English Education Program who graduated in 2021 can implement their knowledge and abilities per the field of education they had on campus. Unfortunately, graduates whose jobs were in line with their field of study still got low payment. Further research is needed to evaluate the competencies and training that need to be accommodated by the campus to prepare upcoming alums before entering the workspace.
STRATEGIES USED BY STUDENTS TO REDUCE ANXIETY IN SPEAKING ENGLISH Arin Nuraeni; Rara Jingga Bunga Aryatie; Nur Azizah; Silih Warni
ELLTER Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): ELLTER JOURNAL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22236/ellter.v4i1.11416

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Speaking English as a foreign language is a complex process that involves not only speaking skills but also various psychological aspects. Students’ anxiety in speaking English as a foreign language has been a prominent area of concern since many English as a foreign language student have been suffering from this feeling and dealing with various strategies to cope with it. This study aimed to investigate the strategies students used to deal with speaking anxiety. The research was conducted in a junior high school in East Jakarta. A total of 100 respondents were selected based on the criteria, which were students who felt anxious about speaking English. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative. The instruments applied in this study were interviews and Likert scale questionnaires. The data obtained were then accumulated and narrated. The findings indicate that students do not only use one strategy. The highest strategy used by students was Preparation Strategy (69%). Meanwhile, the least strategy (30%), is the Positive Thinking strategy.