Metyana Setyorini
Universitas Teknologi Yogyakarta

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Students’ Perceptions on the Use of Group Discussion Method towards English Speaking Proficiency Suryo Sudiro; Putri Lisa Anggraini; Metyana Setyorini; Aditama Bagus Antasari; Juhansar Juhansar
Acitya: Journal of Teaching and Education Vol 4 No 2 (2022): Acitya: Journal of Teaching and Education
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur

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The researchers place a great deal of emphasis on the Group Discussion Method since it is necessary for students towards their communication proficiency. Communication is an important element to achieve better understanding among communicators. Therefore, this present study aims to discover students’ perception of using the Group Discussion Method towards their proficiency in English speaking. This research relays on a quantitative descriptive research design using a questionnaire to collect data. The questionnaire was distributed online to thirty-four respondents. The respondents are fifth-semester students of the English Language Education Department of Universitas Teknologi Yogyakarta who has learned English speaking using the Group Discussion Method. Data were analyzed using quantitative descriptive perceptions presentation. The research findings indicate that 80% of respondents state that Group Discussions Method is an interactive, friendly, innovative, and interaction-built approach between teacher and students. Besides, it also increases their English speaking proficiency since they are learning in a group where they are required to talk and discuss in English. This research is limited to small-scale respondents; thus, further researchers are recommended to conduct research with wide-scale respondents.
The Use of Grammar Translation Method to Facilitate EFL Students in Learning Reading Subject Sayit Abdul Karim; Putri Lisa Anggraini; Devara Aftina Putri; Metyana Setyorini; Aditama Bagus Antasari
Jurnal Sinestesia Vol. 13 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Pusat Studi Bahasa dan Publikasi Ilmiah

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This article attempts to scrutinize the use of the Grammar Translation Method (GTM) as one of the teaching methods in English language teaching for EFL students. In the English language learning and teaching context, applying an appropriate teaching method for each language skill and component is necessary for EFL teachers to help their students achieve their learning goals. The present study utilized a qualitative descriptive approach to explore several important points relating to how the GTM may facilitate EFL learners in learning reading subjects. The data were obtained from previous research findings, and documentation studies, and further analyzed qualitatively. Facilitating students’ learning needs will motivate EFL learners to actively participate in their learning activities. Therefore, the present study discusses a brief of GTM, the development of GTM, the purposes of using GTM, the technique of using GTM, the benefit of GTM, and last but not least the implication of GTM for EFL students in learning reading subject in the classroom setting. Finally, some necessary points from the perspectives of GTM are highlighted in the conclusion and suggestion part.