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Students’ Response Towards the Improvement of Reading Comprehension Through Herringbone Technique Opik Dwi Indah; Muhammad Affan Ramadhana
Didaktika: Jurnal Kependidikan Vol. 9 No. 2 (2020): DIDAKTIKA Mei 2020
Publisher : South Sulawesi Education Develoment (SSED)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58230/27454312.32

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This research aimed to find out how students’ response after they learned reading to improve their comprehension skill through herringbone technique. Descriptive quantitave method was used in this research. It aimed at finding out and describing students’ response towards the improvement of reading comprehension through herringbone technique.The subject of the research was the fourth semester students in Academic year 2019/2020. The researchers applied purposive sampling technique and took class C from three classes. The total sample of this research was 38 students. In collecting the data, the researchers used a questionnaire to gain students’ response. Total number of questionnaires were 10 numbers with positive statements. The result shows there were 35 students (92.11%) who responded strongly agree and 3 students (7.89%) who responded agree. It means that all students gave good response for this technique. Based on the result of this research, the researchers can conclude that herringbone technique is a good technique to be applied in comprehending a reading text because this method used 5W+1H questions as guidance for the reader to comprehend the content of a reading text.
BIMBINGAN TEKNIS PENULISAN ARTIKEL ILMIAH BAGI GURU-GURU SMP NEGERI 8 PALOPO, SULAWESI SELATAN Rusdiana Junaid; Muhammad Rusli Baharuddin; Muhammad Affan Ramadhana
Abdimas Siliwangi Vol 3, No 2: Juli 2020
Publisher : IKIP SILIWANGI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/as.v3i2p%p.4615

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The partners in this Community Service activity are the teachers of Palopo 8 Public Middle School which are still not optimal in carrying out scientific research and publications. In general, the problem of partners, namely the number and quality of research and publications of teachers at scientific meetings is still not recorded from 49 teachers, only 5 have conducted research in schools, while for publication in scientific meetings only 3 teachers have attended national seminars. In addition, the activities of the subject teacher deliberation have not specifically led to the use of research results so that the pattern of teacher professional development is still not optimal. Based on the problems faced by partners, the PKM team offered a Solution, namely Classroom Action Research Training, Data Processing and Analysis Assistance, Technical Guidance for Writing Scientific Articles. The approach method used is Training, Assistance, Technical Guidance, and Monitoring the evaluation of the implementation of activities. The target of this PKM activity is an increase in teacher knowledge in carrying out Classroom Action Research, being able to process and analyze research data, being able to write scientific articles.
An Evaluation of English Language Textbook: Interlanguage English for Senior High School Students Muhammad Affan Ramadhana; Opik Dwi Indah; Suhardi Suhardi
Jurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran Vol. 2 No. 1 (2019): January - April
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (164.985 KB) | DOI: 10.30605/jsgp.2.1.2019.1262

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English Language Teaching (ELT) textbooks serve as the basis for many language inputs that learners receive and language practices that occur in the classroom. They may provide the basis for ideas and instructional activities as well as giving teachers rationales for what they do. The objective of this analysis is to know about how much a textbook meets the requirements of a good EFL textbook. The evaluation checklist used in this paper is the modification of Cunningsworth’s (1995) checklist developed by Al-sowat (2012). There are nine issues of textbook evaluating in this checklist: (1) layout and physical appearance; (2) content; (3) objectives; (4) language type; (5) skills; (6) activities and tasks; (7) structure and vocabulary; (8) culture values; and (9) teacher's needs.
Nonverbal Communication Used by Students of Informatics Study Program in Studying English through Lesson Study Opik Dwi Indah; Juwita Crestiani; Muhammad Affan Ramadhana
Jurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran Vol. 1 No. 1 (2018): October - December
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (453.19 KB) | DOI: 10.30605/jsgp.1.1.2018.21

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The objective of this research is to know what kinds of nonverbal communication used by the second semester students of Informatics Study Program in studying English at Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo. This research applied descriptive method. The population of this research is the second semester students of Informatics Study Program class 2P and 2J with the total population is about 70 students. And the participants are 35 students. They were taken by applying purposive sampling technique. In collecting the data, the researcher analyzed the data qualitatively and the instruments used observation checklist and supported by documentation. Based on the observation, the researchers conclude that there are some nonverbal communications that students used in studying English such as: gesture, posture, facial expression and eye contact.
Experimental Research in English Language Teaching: A Peek from Undergraduate Students' Theses Muhammad Affan Ramadhana; Deis Kondo Allo
Jurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran Vol. 4 No. 1 (2021): January - April
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/jsgp.4.1.2021.474

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This study focused on the undergraduate students’ theses submitted to the English Language Education study program in Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo. A total of 53 theses between 2014-2018 were collected. The main purpose of this study is to capture the trends of experimental method used in students’ undergraduate research. The selected sample is only the theses submitted by students who have been finished study in not later than four years. Skill and elements, the technique of sampling, types of treatments, level of the school, types of the experimental method, and research instruments were analyzed. The results revealed that vocabulary is the most researched language skills. In terms of research designs, random sampling, pre-experimental, and test instruments dominated. Quasi-experimental only a little bit used that was found in 2014 of three theses used and true-experimental was not found at all. As for types of treatment (independent variables), learning media is dominantly used.
Analisis Buku Teks Bahasa Inggris SMP: Developing English Competencies Muhammad Affan Ramadhana
Jurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran Vol. 2 No. 3 (2019): September - December
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

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Salah satu fungsi dasar buku teks adalah menyediakan pengetahuan secara sistematis sehingga dapat dengan mudah dipelajari oleh peserta didik dengan cara yang mudah dan teratur. Penggunaan buku ajar dapat menjamin bahwa siswa di kelas yang berbeda akan mendapatkan konten yang serupa sehingga dapat dievaluasi dengan cara yang sama. Tujuan utama dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kualitas buku teks sesuai persyaratan buku teks Bahasa Inggris yang baik dan untuk memudahkan guru sebagai pengguna buku teks untuk secara kritis memeriksa buku teks yang mereka gunakan saat ini. Berdasarkan ketujuh aspek evaluasi, dapat disimpulkan bahwa buku teks Developing English Competencies sangat baik tetapi tidak terlalu direkomendasikan karena skor totalnya adalah 108 (di bawah 110). Berdasarkan analisis tujuan dan pendekatan, buku teks yang dipilih memenuhi program pengajaran. Penataan kontennya rapi dan terorganisir, serta setiap bagian dari konten bahasa diberikan dengan jelas dan mudah dibedakan.
Exploring Trends in EFL Students Theses from 2014 to 2018 Muhammad Affan Ramadhana; Fatima Fatima
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 7 No. 1 (2021)
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v7i1.605

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This study aims to explore the themes and methods most often applied by EFL students in their thesis. Sampling is done randomly by collecting theses submitted by students from five consecutive years (2014 – 2018). The data obtained is entered into several tables and graphs, followed by several descriptions of the values contained in the table or graph. This research shows the increase and decrease of student interest regarding the selection of themes and methods they used in their theses. The most widely used theme is vocabulary, and the most frequently used research method is pre-experimental.
HOW TO APPLY THE NUMBERED HEAD TOGETHER LEARNING MODEL TO IMPROVE INDONESIAN LEARNING OUTCOMES OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS Firman Firman; Mirnawati Mirnawati; Hisbullah Hisbullah; Usman Usman; Muhammad Affan Ramadhana; Erwin Harianto
Jurnal Riset dan Inovasi Pembelajaran Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): Mei-Agustus 2021
Publisher : Education and Talent Development Center Indonesia (ETDC Indonesia)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/jrip.v1i2.30

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This research is a classroom action research that aims to determine whether the cooperative learning Numbered Head Together (NHT) can improve students’ learning outcome in Indonesian course. The subjects of this study were 45 students of class VII A of SMP Negeri 8 Palopo in the even semester of the 2018/2019 academic year. This research was carried out in two cycles, and each cycle consists of six meetings. Data collection was carried out using learning outcomes tests and observations. The data collected were analyzed using quantitative analysis, and the observation data were analyzed using qualitative analysis. The results showed that the average score of students in the first cycle was 40.02, with a standard deviation of 20.21. while in the second cycle, the average score was 68.26, with a standard deviation of 12.00. It shows that classical student learning outcomes have been achieved. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that with the implementation of cooperative learning NHT in the learning process, the learning outcomes, attendance, readiness, and activeness of students can increase.
Facilitating Students’ Speaking Task Using YouTube During Covid-19 Pandemic Musliadi Musliadi; Reski Yusrini Islamiah Yunus; Muhammad Affan Ramadhana
Linguistics Initiative Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021)
Publisher : Pusat Studi Bahasa dan Publikasi Ilmiah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (182.258 KB) | DOI: 10.53696/27753719.115

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This study investigates students' perception of the use of YouTube to facilitate undergraduate students' speaking activities. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative research. The sampling system is done randomly and takes 40 students as a sample. The questionnaire has two parts, followed by ten questions with five answer choices using a Likert scale covering strongly disagree to strongly agree. The result of the study shows that 80% of students access YouTube because YouTube is very interesting, 75% of students say YouTube is an easy media to access, 80% of students say YouTube can be used as a learning resource (80%), and 85% of students use YouTube as a medium for doing speaking tasks. The student response to the use of YouTube as the media of facilitating students' speaking tasks is very positive, where 72% of students stated they strongly agreed if the practice of speaking through YouTube was applied, and 20% of students agreed. In general, student responses in using YouTube to facilitate students speaking activities in distance learning during the Covid-19 pandemic are very positive.
Pendampingan Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Dasar bagi Anak di Taman Pendidikan Al-Quran Perumahan Harmoni Kota Palopo Husnani Aliah; Muhammad Iksan; Muhammad Affan Ramadhana; Abdullah Syukur
Madaniya Vol. 3 No. 3 (2022)
Publisher : Pusat Studi Bahasa dan Publikasi Ilmiah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53696/27214834.256

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Bahasa Inggris merupakan bahasa internasional yang digunakan di berbagai negara. Di Indonesia, Bahasa Inggris merupakan bahasa asing dan merupakan mata pelajaran wajib mulai dari jenjang sekolah dasar sampai perguruan tinggi. Namun dalam kehidupan sehari-hari banyak pelajar yang kurang tertarik mempelajari Bahasa Inggris dan beranggapan bahwa Bahasa Inggris adalah sesuatu yang sulit. Pengabdi tertarik untuk memberikan pendampingan pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris dasar (basic English) kepada anak-anak yang tergabung dalam Taman Pendidikan Al-Quran Perumahan Harmoni Kota Palopo untuk menanamkan ketertarikan belajar Bahasa Inggris. Usia anak-anak yang aktif di Taman Pendidikan AL-Quran Perumahan Harmoni yaitu anak-anak pelajar Taman Kanak-Kanak (TK) dan Sekolah Dasar (SD). Proses pendampingan ini dilakukan secara regular dua kali sepekan selama enam bulan yaitu dimulai pada bulan Januari sampai Juni 2022. Pengabdi mengajarkan Bahasa Inggris dasar bagi anak-anak dengan metode ceramah tapi santai, brainstorming, listen and repeat, songs, question and answer, coloring, question, and inquiry. Media yang digunakan adalah boardmarker, gambar, lembar tugas sederhana. Pembelajaran dilakukan dengan berbagai tema yang menarik untuk anak-anak. Hasil dari pengabdian ini adalah anak-anak bisa belajar Bahasa Inggris dengan santai dan tanpa mereka sadari karena dilakukan di luar sekolah. Pengabdi juga mendapatkan kontribusi berupa pengalaman pengajaran Bahasa Inggris untuk anak-anak (English for Children).