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Improving Students’ TOEFL Listening Skills Through Online Learning During New Normal Suharti Sirajuddin; Muhamad Yahrif
AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 15, No 3 (2023): AL-ISHLAH: JURNAL PENDIDIKAN
Publisher : STAI Hubbulwathan Duri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35445/alishlah.v15i3.3358

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This research aimed to know the improvement of listening skills in TOEFL tests through online learning during the new normal. The focus of this research was to improve students' Listening skills for the TOEFL test. The materials of this research focused on TOEFL listening by using a combination of three online applications, namely Zoom, Edmodo, and WhatsApp. This research used a mixed-method design, quantitative and qualitative data collection. The samples involved 47 students of the English Education study program at Megarezky University by using purposive random sampling. Pre and Post-test result, observation, and open-ended questions are used to collect data. Pre and post-test results of students were analyzed by using the T-test of the SPSS 20 version. Open-ended questions and observation are used as additional data from SPSS analysis. The results of this study showed that a mean score of 16.4 on pre-tests improved compared with a 33.5 mean score on the post-test. Based on students' open-ended questions, students wrote positively about the online learning process and claimed that it helped them to increase their skills in listening. Using several methods to optimized online learning during the new normal is essential, especially for improving students listening skills.
Best Practices in Promoting Students’ Reading Habit in Extensive Reading Class Vivit Rosmayanti; Muhammad Yahrif
AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 15, No 3 (2023): AL-ISHLAH: JURNAL PENDIDIKAN
Publisher : STAI Hubbulwathan Duri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35445/alishlah.v15i3.3432

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A literate culture must be created for this world, and reading habits are crucial. It moulds a person's personality and aids in their ability to think clearly and come up with original ideas. This study aimed to highlight best practices in promoting students’ reading habits in extensive reading classes. This study employed a qualitative grounded research design. The participants of the study were students of the English department at one of private university in Makassar. The data were collected by conducting semi-structured interviews and classroom observation. The interview transcript and the field notes from the observation were analyzed using a grounded research approach. There are three steps of codification of the grounded research approach: open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. The result of this study revealed seven successful activities applied in supervised (instructed) Extensive Reading classes; some are everyday reading activities, some are modified reading activities, and the lecturer creates others to promote students' reading habits. They were: 1) Jigsaw reading, 2) Jumbled reading, 3) Paraphrasing reading quiz, 4) Reconstructing reading story, and 5) Vocabulary reading challenge. 6) Book response form presentation, and 7). Survey reading. It can be concluded that the student's responses are very positive since they encourage them to read at home or anywhere, not only in class. It is recommended for the teachers should work in collaboration to develop interest of students in reading materials through digital media.
THE USE OF SHOW AND TELL METHOD IN TEACHING VOCABULARY AT THE SECOND YEAR STUDENTS OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Ullah, Amrullah; Vivit Rosmayanti; Muhamad Yahrif
Kumpulan Artikel Pendidikan Anak Bangsa (Kapasa) : Jurnal Pendidikan, Sosial dan Humaniora Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): April KAPASA
Publisher : FAKULTAS KEGURUAN DAN ILMU PENDIDIKAN UNIVERSITAS MEGAREZKY

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37289/kapasa.v3i1.197

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This study aimed to know the use of the show-and-tell method in teaching vocabulary the second-year students Of Junior High School SMPS Darul Ulum Panaikang Bantaeng. It consisted of 38 students, 19 students in class controlled and 19 in the experimental class. This research was Quasi-Experimental Design; with experimental and controlled classes. One group was treated as the experimental class and another group was treated as the controlled class. The researchers used pre-test and post-test designs in both experimental and controlled classes. Analysis of the mean score gap in the post-test between the experimental and controlled ensures that the technique used was effective. The mean score of the Experimental class was 9.02 and 5.63 for the Controlled class. It meant the gap between the students’ scores in the Experimental and Controlled class was 3.39. The explanation of the gap between the two classes indicated that the Experimental class showed high improvement than the Controlled class. Based on the result of this study, showing the students' scores were much higher after the treatment in the Experimental class using the show & tell method. The use of the show & tell method was effective toward the students’ vocabulary mastery.
The Role of The English Vocabulary Level Test For ESP Learners: Assessing Students’ Readiness Siradjuddin, Suharti; Yahrif, Muhammad
Jurnal Riset dan Inovasi Pembelajaran Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): September-December 2024
Publisher : Education and Talent Development Center Indonesia (ETDC Indonesia)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/jrip.v4i3.2417

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This research aims to determine the student’s readiness to learn English at the tertiary level through vocabulary tests. This research was carried out due to the low English skills at the tertiary level for English-specific purposes in accounting. Students find it difficult to use general English, which is possibly because of a lack of vocabulary. Furthermore, the researchers attempted to investigate this assumption further by using an online vocabulary test through the Oxford online vocabulary test with quantitative data analysis techniques. There were 233 tertiary students from 8 different classes who participated in this research, taking English for Accounting and English for Business as one of the courses in the first semester at Universitas Negeri Makassar. The tools for collecting data were the Oxford online vocabulary test, survey questionnaires, and observation. Quantitative data were used to collect data through questionnaires. The findings showed that the majority of respondents (38%) at the tertiary level were at A1 or the elementary English vocabulary level, which is inadequate to learn English for ESP at the university level. This research also found that the majority of respondents (50%) have learned English since elementary school which contradicts the vocabulary level test result. It can be concluded that students’ English vocabulary levels are insufficient for academic demands at the university level, particularly in preparing for ESP courses. Moreover, students’ vocabulary development shows inconsistent with the extended period of English learning since elementary with the increase of English vocabulary proficiency. However, integrating learning methods such as social media, online apps, website, games, movies, songs, and novels can be an effective approach for enhancing English learning in the classroom.
The Impact of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) Method on Students' Speaking Ability at Senior High School Lili, Reski; Sujarwo, Sujarwo; Ibrahim, Muliaty; Yahrif, Muhamad
Ethical Lingua: Journal of Language Teaching and Literature Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025): Volume 12 No 1 April 2025
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/25409190.775

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Much research has shown that task-based language learning (TBLT) can improve students' speaking ability. However, many students struggle to speak, especially at the senior high school level. This research aimed to determine the impact of the Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) method on the speaking ability of SMA Negeri 14 Gowa class XI students. The design of this research used an experimental procedure with a quantitative approach. The population of this research was 62 students who were divided into two classes, namely the control class and the experimental class. This research used pre-tests and post-tests. Then, the researcher continued with four meetings using the task-based language teaching method (TBLT). This data was obtained through pre-test and post-test, where the researcher took the students' speaking performance scores. The results showed that the average pre-test score of students in the control class was 58.45, and the post-test was 59.87. While the average pre-test score in the experimental class was 58.71, and the post-test was 70.32. There was a significant difference in the average score in the experimental class. The value increased by 11.6, after being given treatment with a significance level of 0.004 <0.05, H0 was rejected and Ha was accepted. Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that there is an improvement in students' speaking ability using task-based language Teaching in class XI IPA I students of SMA Negeri 14 Gowa Keywords Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) Method, Sharing Personal Experience, Speaking Ability
Integrating Socio-Cultural Realities into Differentiated Instruction: A Modular Approach Yahrif, Muhamad; Yassi, Abdul Hakim; Pammu, Abidin
Proceedings of International Conference on Science, Education, and Technology Vol. 11 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

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This research aims to develop differentiated instruction through a socio-cultural module for Junior high school teachers. This research used a Research and Development (R&D) method with the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The analysis was carried out by analysing teachers’ and students’ problems, implementing differentiated instruction, and teachers' and students’ needs. Then, the module will be designed and developed by validating and revising the product through three education experts as validators. Next, implementation and evaluation were conducted in 2 junior high schools with a sample of 185 students, 1 school supervisor, 2 headmasters, and 10 teachers. After being validated by three education experts, this module was revised, then implemented in 2 junior high schools in Soppeng, Indonesia. The result of this study showed positive feedback from validators which reached 98.4 % satisfaction. However, some feedback were given to improve this module. After some revisions, the module was implemented in two junior high schools in Soppeng and reached an average score of 99.5 % from four aspects: utility, feasibility, accuracy, and propriety of the module. In terms of students' satisfaction related to teachers’ method of delivering material using a social culture approach to differentiated instruction, 77.7% was achieved, which showed students feel very satisfied with differentiated instruction with a socio-cultural approach. Based on this result, the teaching module for differentiated instruction with a social-culture approach is valid and practical, so it qualifies as a feasible and quality development product.
Exploring Students' Common Errors in Writing Recount Texts: A Case Study at Junior High School Yahrif, Muhamad; Sirajuddin, Suharti; Dahniar
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 12 No. 4 (2025): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v12i4.4076

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Writing recount texts remains a challenging task for many junior high school students in Indonesia, particularly because it requires an accurate use of grammar, sentence organization, and vocabulary mastery. Previous studies have shown that learners frequently commit errors in tense usage, sentence structure, and word choice, yet limited research has connected these issues to students’ dependency on translation tools and their overall writing competence. This study, therefore, aimed to explore the common errors made by eighth-grade students in writing recount texts and to identify the underlying causes of those errors. The research involved 25 eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Liliriaje, Soppeng, and data were collected through students’ written tasks supported by semi-structured interviews with both students and their English teacher. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through students’ written tasks and supported by interviews with both students and their English teacher. The analysis revealed four dominant error categories: verb tense misuse, subject–verb agreement errors, sentence structure problems, and spelling mistakes. Among these, verb tense errors—especially the inappropriate use of the present tense instead of the past tense—emerged as the most frequent, indicating students’ limited mastery of narrative conventions. In addition, interviews showed that students’ reliance on Google Translate contributed significantly to structural inaccuracies and hindered their grammatical development. The findings contribute to the field of English language teaching by highlighting the urgent need for explicit grammar instruction, vocabulary enrichment strategies, and guided use of translation technology. Pedagogically, this research offers insights into designing targeted writing instruction that addresses students’ recurring difficulties and fosters greater writing accuracy and independence in EFL contexts.
USING ROLE PLAY METHOD TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILLS AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Ona Marta Iyarmasa; Muliaty Ibrahim; Abdul Malik Iskandar; Muhamad Yahrif
Didaktik : Jurnal Ilmiah PGSD STKIP Subang Vol. 11 No. 03 (2025): Volume 11 No. 03 September 2025 In Press
Publisher : STKIP Subang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36989/didaktik.v11i03.8116

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Ona Marta Iyarmasa, 2025. Using the Role Play Method to Improve Students' Speaking Skills at Senior High School (Supervised by Muliaty Ibrahim and Abdul Malik Iskandar). This study aims to examine the effect of using the role play method on the speaking skills of eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 13 Makassar in the 2024/2025 academic year. The research design employed a quasi-experimental method with a quantitative approach. The study population consisted of 72 students divided into two classes: a control class and an experimental class. The research involved administering a pre-test and post-test, followed by four treatment sessions using the role play method. Data were collected through the pre-test and post-test, in which students' speaking performance scores were evaluated. The results showed that the average pre-test score of the control group was 63.00, increasing to 73.50 in the post-test. In the experimental group, the average pre-lest score was 68.36, rising to 78.86 in the post-test. There was a significant difference in the mean scores of the experimental class, with an increase of 7.9 points after the treatment. The significance level was 0.000 < 0.05, indicating that the null hypothesis (HO) was rejected and the alternative hypothesis (HI) was accepted. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the use of the role play method significantly improved the speaking skills of eleventh-grade students (classes XI-5 and XI-6) at SMA Negeri 13 Makassar.
USING SHORT STORIES TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Reni Safitri; Muhamad Yahrif; Sukmawati; Muliaty Ibrahim
Didaktik : Jurnal Ilmiah PGSD STKIP Subang Vol. 11 No. 04 (2025): Volume 11 No. 04 Desember 2025 Published
Publisher : STKIP Subang

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This study aims to determine the impact of using the Busun application on improving the vocabulary skills of tenth-grade students at SMAN 23 Makassar in the 2024/2025 academic year: This research design used a quasi-experimental method with a quantitative approach. The sample was 60 students, consisting of 30 students in the control class and 30 students in the experimental class. This study used a pre-test and post-test, followed by treatment over four meetings. The control class used textbooks as learning media, while the experimental class used the Busuu application. The research data were obtained from the pre-test and post-test results, which were analyzed to determine the improvement in students' vocabulary skills. The results showed that the average pre-test score of students in the control class was 62.93 and the post-test was 70.93, while the average pre-test score in the experimental class was 62.93. The experimental class's average score was 56.67, and the post-test score was 80.53. There was a significant increase in the experimental class's average score of 23.86 after the treatment compared to the control class. The t-test results showed a value of 0.004 < 0.05, therefore, Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the use of the Busu application as a Technology-Based Learning has an effect on improving the vocabulary of 10th-grade Merdeka 2 students at SMAN 23 Makassar.