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Google classroom as an alternative media of reading logs in a reading course Laksmi Widyarini; Afria Dian Prastanti
Journal of English Language and Pedagogy Vol 3 No 2 (2020)
Publisher : Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36597/jelp.v3i2.8910

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This research generally aims to identify the reading skills and interest of the semester 1 students of the English Department, Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa. The specific objective of the research is to formulate a procedure for using Google classroom as an alternative media for reading logs in reading subjects. The reading subject is chosen because reading is a compulsory subject and a prerequisite for the following courses. This research applied a descriptive-qualitative approach. Data collection was carried out using observation, questionnaires, and interviews. The research began with data collection regarding the students’ reading skills, interest, as well as the relevant facilities in the google classroom as reading logs in the reading subject. The data collected were then analyzed, linked, and developed according to the lecture activities in the reading subject. Interviews were conducted to strengthen and complement findings on how google classroom could be used as an alternative media for reading logs in reading subjects.
GOOGLE READING LOGS TO IMPROVE READING ABILITY AND INTEREST Laksmi Widyarini
Wiralodra English Journal Vol. 6 No. 1 (2022): Wiralodra English Journal
Publisher : Universitas Wiralodra

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/wej.v6i1.144

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This study is aimed at 1) determining the procedure for using Google reading logs in improving students' reading skills and interest, and 2) identifying the effect of using Google reading logs on students' reading skills and interest. Participants in this study were early semester students of English Department, Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach. The research data were collected through pre-test/post-test, questionnaires, and interviews. The study was initiated by collecting data regarding relevant facilities in Google Classroom as reading logs. The next phase was collecting data related with the students’ reading interest and skills. The results of the data analysis were then used to determine the procedure for using google reading logs. The data collected from the results of the pre-test/post-test, questionnaires, and interviews were summarized and analyzed. Based on the results of the analysis and data summary, it is concluded that google reading logs improve students' reading ability and interest.
Pendampingan Kegiatan Ekstrakurikuler Bahasa Inggris di SD Kanisius Sleman Yuyun Yulia; Th Laksmi Widyarini
ABDIMAS DEWANTARA Vol 1 No 1 (2018)
Publisher : Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (468.529 KB) | DOI: 10.30738/ad.v1i1.2081

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Mempelajari bahasa pada usia anak-anak memiliki keunggulan baik secara biologis maupun secara psikologis. Faktor usia mulai belajar bahasa (age of onset/AO) merupakan salah satu faktor penentu keberhasilan belajar bahasa. Disamping itu belajar bahasa pada masa anak-anak akan lebih berhasil karena secara psikologis anak-anak terbebas dari rasa malu dan rasa takut salah seperti yang dialami pembelajar bahasa dewasa. Demikian halnya dengan pengajaran Bahasa Inggris di tingkat SD yang dikembangkan sebagai salah satu pilihan kegiatan ekstrakurikuler. Keberhasilan suatu proses belajar tidak bisa dilepaskan dari faktor guru pengajar di kelas. Guru yang memiliki kompetensi yang memadai dan memenuhi kriteria yang diperlukan untuk menjadi pengajar Bahasa Inggris yang baik dan menarik, akan sangat membantu proses pembelajaran. Namun, kendala yang terkait dengan kapasitas guru maupun fasilitas sekolah dapat membuat siswa kurang termotivasi mempelajari bahasa Inggris. Berdasarkan pada analisa situasi diatas, kegiatan Pengabdian pada Masyarakat (Abdimas) ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pendampingan pada guru Bahasa Inggris dalam meningkatkan kemampuan mengajar Bahasa Inggris. Dalam kegiatan ini guru-guru diberi pendampingan tentang bagaimana mengajarkan bahasa Inggris, Teknik mengajarkan serta materi pembelajaran yang menarik agar dapat memotivasi siswa mempelajari bahasa Inggris. Tim pendamping bertindak sebagai narasumber pada kegiatan ini.