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The causes of the English teachers’ problems on professional competence at Vocational High School Syamsinar; Khaeruddin
International Journal of Humanities and Innovation (IJHI) Vol. 1 No. 2 (2018): June
Publisher : Center for Humanities and Innovation Studies

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33750/ijhi.v1i2.9

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The objectives of this research aimed at finding out the causes of the problems in teaching English and the possible solution toward the problems of the teachers in teaching English subject at vocational high schools. The researcher applied the purposive sampling technique in selecting the participants. The participants consisted of two advanced teachers and two beginner teachers at vocational high schools in Somba Opu sub-district. The additional participants were two headmasters that focused on the possible solution for dealing with the problem found by the English teachers at VHS. This research used a descriptive approach and qualitative method. The data collected using two instruments namely semi-structured interview and observation checklist. The data analyzed by using the framework of Miles and Huberman. The results of this research revealed nine causes of the problems on the professional competence of English teachers in teaching at vocational high school and the possible solution toward the causes. The outline of the causes of the problems on professional competence are the less effort of the English teachers to improve the linguistic aspects, lack of English for Specific Purpose knowledge, less of communicative competence, less preparation of teaching contents, less in using ICT as a teaching method and lack in managing the time and managing the class. The possible solution found in this research that the English teachers at VHS have to consider the students’ need, prepare the teaching planning and involved in the teaching training. Thus, this research recommends the government and the Educational trainer to facilitate the English teachers at VHS with education training of ESP knowledge and supporting the teachers in developing their professional competence.
IMPROVING THE LISTENING ACHIEVEMENT OF THE STUDENTS OF SMU NEGERI 1 SUNGGUMINASA THROUGH THE USE OF KANGGURU ENGLISH LEARNING PACKAGES Syamsinar Syamsinar
EXPOSURE : JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS Vol 5, No 1 (2016): Exposure
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (406.187 KB) | DOI: 10.26618/exposure.v5i1.814

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The objectives of the research were to find out whether or not the use of KangGuru English Learning Packages can improve the listening achievement of the students of SMA Negeri 1 Sungguminasa in learning to listen. The research Pre-experimental method with one group pre-test and post-test design. The procedure of collecting data involved administering pre-test before treatment and then post-test. The population of this research was the eleventh year students of SMA Negeri 1 Sungguminasa, academic year 2015/2016 which consisted of 360 students. The sample was taken by random sampling technique, where the researcher took 4 students in every class and the total of the sample was 36 students. The result of the mean score of the students’ listening achievement before being taught through KangGuru English Learning Packages was 62,33 and it was classified as “fair”. Whereas, after doing the treatment, the mean score was 90,69 and it was classified was “very good”. To find out the significance of the difference between pre-test and post-test, the researcher applied t-test. The value of t-test was 11.57 which was greater than the value of t-table 1.689 at the level of significance 0.05 and the degree of freedom was 35. It was revealed that KangGuru English Learning Packages significantly improved the listening achievement of the students.Keywords: Listening, Achievement, KangGuru English Learning Packages. 
ANALYSIS OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL BASED ON ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES ON THE NEEDS OF MANAGEMENT STUDENTS AT STIE TRI DHARMA NUSANTARA Syamsinar Syamsinar; Marwah Juwita Yusuf
EXPOSURE : JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS Vol 8, No 2 (2019): Exposure
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/exposure.v8i2.2728

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The difficulty of finding textbooks that fit the needs of students in Management studies makes researchers interested in analysing English material for teaching at the tertiary level. Needs analysis is the first step in developing and improving teaching materials and improving learning activities. In addition, needs analysis is very effective in evaluating students' needs in relation to English for academic, specific, and general purpose. Musdalifa and Syarifuddin (2017) state that needs analysis is very important and as a guideline for designing syllabi, subject matter, and class activities. This study is entitled "Analysis of Instructional Material Based on English for Specific Purposes on the Needs of Management Students at STIE Tri Dharma Nusantara." Participants in the study were 56 students in the Management study program, 2 English lecturers, 1 Management lecturer and the Head of the Management department. This research method is a descriptive qualitative research. The instruments used in data collection are participant observation, questionnaire, and interview. Data were analysed based on Miles and Huberman's model (2012: 129-136) which included reduction data, display data, and conclusion. The results of this study are the topic of English II material based on the analysis of the needs of students majoring in Management based on English for Specific Purpose. Topics of the material are Asking and Giving Direction, Describing Job, Application Letters and Curriculum Vitae, Job Interviews, Writing E-mails, Management Technical Terms, Pronunciation, Talking to A Foreigner, Business Proposals, and Presentation Skills. Furthermore, the skills most needed by students in Management study programs are speaking skills, followed by listening, reading and writing skills. The topic of the material will be arranged into a syllabus and instructional materials in the form of English language modules II. Therefore, this study pays attention to aspects of English for specific purposes in determining topics and formulating teaching materials in order to be able to improve learning activities. Not only English in general but also English based on the needs of management majors both at the academic level and in the world of work in the future.
The Use of Gesture in Improving Students’ Vocabulary Mastery in Selected Indonesian Junior High School Indrayani Simpuruh
Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education Vol. 3 No. 1 (2021): Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Lancang Kuning. Pekanbaru. Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/utamax.v3i1.5701

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This presents research explore on the use of gestures to improve students’ vocabulary mastery at the second grade students of Indonesian junior high school. This quantitative research involved 60 students as its sample. The data obtained from the pretest, treatments, and posttest were were analysed to find its mean score and the score of t-test. The result of the study showed that there was a significant improvement of the students’ achievement after giving the treatment. The data shows that the t-test obtained by the students (16.28) is greater than t-table (2.045). This is means that H0 is rejected and H1 is acceptable. The data of students’ interest which were taken by using questionnaire shows that 25 students (83.33%) are in the very high category and left only five students (16.67%) in the high category. It means that the students were interested and this technique is suitable in teaching English vocabulary.
The Correlation Between English Language Learning Strategies and Students' Thinking Style at The Second Grade of MAN 1 Kolaka Ray Suryadi; Syamsinar Syamsinar; Indrayani Simpuruh; Firdayana Firdayana
Tamaddun Life Vol 21 No 1 (2022): June 2022
Publisher : Fakultas Sastra - Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (449.249 KB) | DOI: 10.33096/tamaddun.v21i1.96

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This study was conducted at MAN 1 Kolaka. The objective is to find out information and data weather there is any correlation between English language learning strategy and students’ thinking style at the second grade AGAMA I of MAN 1 Kolaka. The research design is descriptive quantitative in nature. The data were collected through questionnaires. Findings revealed that the English Language Learning Strategy at the second grade AGAMA I of MAN 1 Kolaka were Metacognitive with the total frequency of 47% and Students’ Thinking Style were Extrovert with the total percentage of 53%. The Population of the study was the second-grade students of MAN 1 Kolaka and the sample of the research was 1 class based on random sampling technique which consisted of 15 students. The data analysis used in this research was product moment formula which showed that there were no correlation between English Language Learning Strategy and Students’ Thinking Style. It could be synthesized that hypothesis were r-count was lower than r-table. So H1 was rejected and H2 was accepted. The coefficient Correlation between English Language Learning Strategies and Students’ Thinking Style did not have any significant correlation with the r-count = -0,218 was lower than r-table 0,514 at the significance level 5% and degree of freedom (df) was 15 (-0,218>0,514). Therefore, it was categorized as low correlation. H0 and H1 was rejected and H2 was accepted.
The Effectifeness of Joesin Translation Channel on Students' Vocabulary Mastery Syamsinar Syamsinar; Nur Alim; Ray Suryadi Hasyim; Misbahuddin Misbahuddin; Indrayani Simpuruh
Journal of Education and Teaching Learning Vol 5 No 1 (2023): Journal of Education and Teaching Learning (JETL)
Publisher : CV. Pusdikra Mitra Jaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/jetl.v5i1.1060

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This research presented The Effectiveness of Joesin Translation YouTube Channel on Students' Vocabulary Mastery at SMP Negeri 6 Central Buton (An Experimental Study at the VII Grade Students Outcomes at SMP Negeri 6 Central Buton). This research question is: Are there any effects of YouTube on students' vocabulary mastery at the VII grade students' outcomes of SMP Negeri 6 Central Buton? This study aims to determine YouTube on students' vocabulary mastery among the VII grade students of SMP Negeri 6 Central Buton. The design of this study was a pre-experiment using the One Group Pre-test-Post-test. This research variable consists of two variables: the effect of the Joesin Translation Channel as a free variable and the students' vocabulary mastery as a bound variable. The sample was 26 students. This research instrument was vocabulary tests (pretest and posttest). The data collection technique in this study was to provide pretests, treatments, and posttests. Data on students' English learning outcomes were obtained from the results of the Pretest and Posttest in the form of multiple choice. The data showed an average increase in students' math learning outcomes before applying (39.99%) and (73.71%) after applying to Joesin Translation Channel on YouTube media. Furthermore, the results of testing based on hypothesis testing were carried out statistically one-sample t-test  rejected and  accepted. With its acceptance, It can be concluded that Joesin Translation Channel is effective in Students' Vocabulary Mastery in improving students' English learning outcomes.
Exploring the Students' Perception of Talking to Foreigners Syamsinar Syamsinar; Indrayani Simpuruh; Misbahuddin Misbahuddin
EDU Journal - English Department of UMMU Journal Vol 3 No 1 (2023): Vol. 3 No. 1 May 2023 In Progress
Publisher : English Education Department, Faculty of Education Muhammadiyah University of North Maluku

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52046/edu.j.v3i1.1692

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Factors Influencing the Use of Code Crossing in EFL Classroom Interaction Simpuruh, Indrayani; Syamsinar
JLE: Journal of Literate of English Education Study Program Vol 4 No 2 (2023): Volume 4 Number 2 December 2023
Publisher : Universitas Islam Ahmad Dahlan (UIAD)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47435/jle.v4i02.2322

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An appropriateness to use of code crossing in particular situation is needed. Specifically, in classroom interaction, when the lecturer and students should use code crossing. In fact, sometimes students use low code in classroom context. Hence, the researcher interested to analyze the factors influencing the use of code crossing used by the lecturer and students in classroom interaction. The research is qualitative research. The participant of the research is the student of Postgraduate program of UNM. The data was taken in classroom interaction use interview guide as the instrument of the research. The result of this research shows that the lecturer and students use both low and high code in classroom interaction. There are some reasons why they use low and high code in the classroom interaction. The data shows that there are seven factors that influence the lecturer and students to use code crossing. Those are; (1) power, (2) intimacy or non-intimacy, (3) hierarchical politeness, (4) social status, (5) social distance, (6) age and (7) formality
Pengenalan Tables, AutoSum, & Charts Pada Microsoft Excel Untuk Siswa UPT SMAN 8 Takalar Fatwa, Inayanti; Muthahharah, Isma; Harjuna, Hariani; Syamsinar, Syamsinar; Amrullah, Nursinah
Panrannuangku Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengembangan Teknologi dan Rekayasa, Yayasan Ahmar Cendekia Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35877/panrannuangku1831

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Tables, Autosum, dan Charts merupakan suatu aplikasi yang dapat ditemukan pada aplikasi Microsoft Excel, pada menu Insert dan Formulas. Microsoft Excel sudah tidak asing lagi bagi siswa, namun dalam memahami penggunaan aplikasinya masih sangat kurang. Microsoft Excel merupakan sebuah program aplikasi lembar kerja yang dibuat dan didistribusikan oleh Microsoft Corporation. Penggunaan aplikasi ini dapat digunakan untuk mempermudah dalam pembuatan tables, diagram, dan menyelesaikan perhitungan matematika. Adapun dari 25 siswa kelas X UPT SMAN 8 Takalar, terdapat 20% peserta yang tidak paham akan praktikum yang dilakukan dan terdapat 80% mampu mengikuti setiap arahan yang diberikan selama praktikum. Metode yang digunakan adalah pembimbingan pelatihan dan pendampingan. Luaran yang hendak diupayakan dan dicapai yakni: (1)Meningkatnya pengetahuan dan keterampilan para siswa di sekolah mitra mengenai tables, autosum, dan charts pada Microsoft Excel.(2)Terciptanya produk berupa pengenalan table, autosum, dan chart pada microsoft excel yang dapat diterapkan dalam pembelajaran di sekolah mitra.(3)Publikasi ilmiah di jurnal nasional.
The Impact of English Language Proficiency on Bank Employees’ Performance in Makassar Marwah Juwita Yusuf; Indrayani Simpuruh; Syamsinar Syamsinar
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 3 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i3.2582

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This study aims to analyze the impact of English language proficiency on the performance of bank employees in Makassar. In the era of globalization and international banking services, English has become an essential communication tool for employees who interact with foreign customers, operate digital banking systems, and access global financial information. This research employed a quantitative research design using a survey method. The participants consisted of 25 bank employees from several banking institutions in Makassar selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire using a five-point Likert Scale to measure employees’ English proficiency and job performance indicators, including work efficiency, communication skills, and career development opportunities. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis, including percentages, mean scores, and frequency distributions. The reliability test using Cronbach’s Alpha showed a reliability coefficient of 0.82, indicating that the instrument was reliable. The findings revealed that 60% of respondents had intermediate English proficiency, while 20% were categorized as advanced and 20% as beginner users. The overall mean score for employee performance was 4.12, indicating a high level of agreement that English proficiency positively influences workplace performance. Furthermore, 72% of respondents agreed that English proficiency improved communication with foreign clients, while 68% stated that it increased work efficiency and productivity. The study concludes that English language proficiency significantly contributes to employee performance, customer service quality, and career advancement opportunities in the banking sector. Therefore, banking institutions are encouraged to provide continuous English language training programs to strengthen employees’ competencies and organizational competitiveness.