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Collaborative In-Service Training: An Effort to Help EYL Teachers Improve Their Teaching Skills Oktora, Anggraeni Rety; Nur’Aini, Siti; Wiyaka, Wiyaka
Media Penelitian Pendidikan : Jurnal Penelitian dalam Bidang Pendidikan dan Pengajaran Vol 17, No 2 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/mpp.v17i2.21152

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The Decree of The Ministry of Education and Culture No 060/U/1993 allows the introduction of English in the primary school as a local content subject. Educators have debated for years about the teaching of English to young learners in Indonesia. It is recommended that students start learning English at fourth grade although in fact, many schools start earlier, even as early as in the kindergarten. Talking about the implementation of the EYL programmes, it is inevitable to recognize that many factors have affected the implementation. Several studies have been conducted by the instructors and teacher trainers. It was discovered that most teachers did not have sufficient knowledge of English, made common linguistic mistakes, did not know how to teach young learners and some other weaknesses. The writer made use of the research findings to conduct in-service trainings, especially for EYL teachers without any English education background. Based on the teacher questionnaires, this collaborative in-service training pinpoints specific areas: practical teaching techniques focusing on story-telling, playing games, using action songs, and making inexpensive media for classroom techniques. Why collaborative in service training? Conducting in-service trainings for EYL teachers takes time, energy, and money. In this case Suyanto and her teams have applied a strategy involving the teacher trainers or instructors, the EYL teachers, the local Ministry of Education, and the important community members (hotel manager, the wealthy and local sponsors). Proposals with clearly stated objectives (helping local teachers improve their skills and increase the quality of primary school education) have been accepted and positively supported by the local government, local ministry of education and local society.
Cooperative Learning in EFL Classrooms: The Role of Effective Group Processing in Enhancing Teaching and Learning Outcomes Wijaya, Nada Niti Joko; Wiyaka, Wiyaka; Sukmaningrum, Rahmawati
Media Penelitian Pendidikan : Jurnal Penelitian dalam Bidang Pendidikan dan Pengajaran Vol 16, No 2 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/mpp.v16i2.21134

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This paper examines the role of cooperative learning in enhancing language proficiency and social development in EFL classrooms. Effective language acquisition requires students to develop the four language skills, master linguistic elements, and understand cultural contexts essential for communication. However, limited opportunities to practice English outside the classroom hinder students’ progress. Cooperative learning addresses this challenge by promoting meaningful interaction and collaboration. According to Smith (1996), cooperative learning involves small groups where students work together to maximize their learning outcomes. Effective group processing within cooperative learning not only fosters the sharing and refining of strategies but also encourages learners to view language acquisition as a collaborative endeavor. Despite its benefits, many teachers fail to distinguish between merely placing students in groups and fostering genuine cooperation. Kessler (1992) emphasizes that successful cooperative learning requires structured activities that promote accountability, interdependence, and commitment to group goals. This study highlights the importance of carefully managing group dynamics and offers strategies for building effective cooperative groups in EFL contexts. Findings suggest that structured cooperative learning enhances students' language proficiency, engagement, and interpersonal skills, ultimately contributing to more successful learning outcomes.
Boosting Students’ ESP Vocabulary by Utilizing AI Chatbot Silitonga, Lusia Maryani; Wiyaka, Wiyaka; Prastikawati, Entika Fani
ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) Vol. 15 No. 2 (2024): August
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, FPBS, Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/eternal.v15i2.605

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Technology integration in foreign language learning is a must today. One of the issues is the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot in English language teaching. Some studies have mentioned the benefits and advantages of using AI Chatbot. Nonetheless, none of the studies examines deeply on hoe ESP vocabulary. To fill the gaps, this study examines the effect of AI Chatbot especially Dialogflow enhanced the ESP vocabulary acquisition. The experimental comparison of two groups—an experience group and a control group—is the backbone of this study in order to accomplish that purpose. Both groups underwent pre-tests and post-tests to assess the effectiveness of utilizing AI chatbot in learning ESP vocabulary. The chatbot content was meticulously constructed to incorporate vocabulary features such as synonyms and concise explanations of word meanings. The study's findings revealed that utilizing chatbots significantly improves the acquisition of ESP vocabulary. It was found that students in the experimental group that used Dialogflow, a chatbot, performed better than students in the control group. To add, the study suggests that chatbots could be utilized in many situations to enhance language learning in general or in specific ESP courses. A chatbot provides a stimulating setting to facilitate positive interactions where the negotiation of meaning occurs explicitly, which appears to greatly benefit learners in advancing their second language lexical development.
Improving Student's Vocabulary Mastery Through Hello English Application at Tenth-Grade Students of High School Ulfa, Ulfa; Wiyaka, Wiyaka; Wahyuni, Sri
Lingua Franca Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): Geographical Coverage: Indonesia and Philippines
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Sunan Giri Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37680/lingua_franca.v2i2.2465

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This study aims to determine 1) the effect of using the Hello English application in English teaching on improving students' ability in vocabulary mastery and 2) determine students' perceptions of the application of Hello English application in teaching English subjects at SMAN 1 Mayong, Jepara. This study used a type of quantitative research with a pseudo-experimental research design. This study used test data collection techniques and questionnaires to measure students' vocabulary mastery. The population of this study was grade X students of SMAN 1 Mayong, with a total of 72 students consisting of grades X 7 and X 9. The test result data in this study was calculated and analyzed automatically using SPSS. Based on the data analysis using the t-test, the test data shows that the result of t count (df = 70) = 9.881 and p-value or significant level of 0.000, which is smaller than 0.05. Researchers use α = 0.05 (5%) as a significant standard, so the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected, and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted because the p or sig (2-tailed) value of 0.000 is lower than α = 0.05 (5%). This means a significant difference exists between the results of using the Hello English Application in teaching vocabulary to grade X students of SMA Negeri 1 Mayong for the 2022/2023 school year. The results showed that the Hello English application significantly increased students' vocabulary mastery after treatment. The average score of experimental class students increased from 73 on the pre-test to 91 on the post-test.Moreover, the control class's average score was 74 on the pre-test to 79 on the post-test. This means that the average score of the students in the experimental class is higher than the average score in the control class. Researchers concluded that the Hello English Application is effective through mastery of student vocabulary, especially for tenth-grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Mayong for the 2022/2023 academic year. Based on the questionnaire, the results showed that using the Hello English application in teaching English has many positive impacts on students, including students being more motivated in learning and making it easier for students to understand the material.
The Translation Methods Used in the Subtitles of Dialogues in Maleficent Movie Nurhandini, Andhita Hening; Wiyaka, Wiyaka; B, Th. Cicik Sophia
Lingua Franca Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): Geographical Coverage: Indonesia and Philippines
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Sunan Giri Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37680/lingua_franca.v2i2.2567

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The objectives of this research are to find out the translation methods used in the dialogues, to find out the method that often appears in the subtitles of Maleficent movies, and to describe the quality level of English to Indonesian subtitles in Maleficent's translation. The theory used to analyze the translation method is the theory of Gottlieb (1992). This research is classified into qualitative descriptive research. The research data is from dialogue subtitles in the Maleficent film. The data source is obtained from the film Maleficent—data collection techniques with documentation. At the same time, data analysis is done by collecting, classifying, calculating, dominating, and drawing conclusions. The results of this research indicate that translators use six methods. These methods are paraphrasing (16,1%) and transfer (39,5%). Imitation (8,0%), condensation (8,0%), decimation (0,6%), and deletion (27,8%). From these results, it can be concluded that the translation method that translators dominantly use is the transfer method. Besides, subsequent research can provide knowledge that can be useful for readers and can be the next related research that will be reviewed. Further research is also needed to keep up with the development of translation studies.
Parenting Generasi Z di Kampung Tampok Laut Malaysia Rakhmawati, Dini; Maulia, Desi; Setiawan, Agus; Wiyaka, Wiyaka; Ulumudin, Arisul; Arsat, Mahyudin Bin
E-Dimas: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Vol 16, No 1 (2025): E-DIMAS
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/e-dimas.v16i1.20928

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Generasi Z memiliki karakter yang berbeda dari generasi sebelumnya sehingga orang tua mereka perlu hal yang berbeda untuk memperlakukan anak mereka. Pengasuhan berkelanjutan diperlukan agar anak dapat menangani masalah dengan cepat seiring waktu. Program parenting merupakan program untuk meningkatkan kehidupan keluarga dan masyarakat. Orang tua yang tinggal di pesisir dan bekerja sebagai nelayan menghadapi tantangan dan kesulitan mengasuh putra-putri mereka misal saja seperti: (1) orangtua kebingungan saat mengurus anak Gen Z, (2) seringkali terjadi kekerasan pada anak tanpa disadari oleh orangtua saat mengurus anak Gen Z, dan (3) orangtua tidak tahu bagaimana menangani masalah Gen Z. Solusi yang ditawarkan adalah pelatihan orangtua tentang (1) prinsip pengasuhan, (2) pengasuhan yang berbasis hak anak, dan (3) masalah Gen Z. Pelatihan ini melibatkan (1) ceramah, (2) demonstrasi, dan (3) pendekatan yang digubal oleh orang tua Pengetahuan dan keterampilan pengasuhan orang tua yang tinggal di pesisir ditingkatkan melalui kegiatan PKM ini. Selain itu, meningkatkan standar pengasuhan, mengurangi tingkat kekerasan anak, dan memberi orang tua pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang masalah Gen Z.
Picture-Cued Sequence Task: How Does It Effect to Students’ English Writing Ability? Septyaningrum, Lala; Wiyaka, Wiyaka; Prastikawati, Entika Fani
International Journal of Research in Education Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): Issued in July 2024
Publisher : LPPM Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/ijre.v4i2.816

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The research aimed to find out the effect of picture-cued sequence tasks (PCST) in improving students’ writing ability and the students’ perspectives on the use of PCST in writing. This research carried out quantitative method and quasi experimental design, conducted by using pre-test, treatment, and post- test. The researchers also gave the closed questionnaire to the class who were taught by using PCST. The population was the 8th students of SMP N 6 Semarang in the academic year 2024/2025. The samples were 8F as a control group and 8H as an experimental group. The control group was taught without using PCST; however, the experimental group was taught by using PCST. The data was collected by giving the writing test about recount text and closed questionnaire to 8H class. The researchers analyzed the collected data by using a t-test. The result of data analysis showed that the value of t-count higher than t-table (9.976>2.042) at the level of significant of a 0,025 and degree of freedom is 31. It means that the (Ha) was accepted and (Ho) was rejected. To add, the result of closed questionnaire also proved that the use of PCST have an effectiveness in improving students’ writing ability.
WORD FORMATION ANALYSIS FOUND IN ENGLISH SLANGS USED BY JUSTIN BIEBER ON INSTAGRAM Prastikawati, Entika Fani; Pratama, Febi Gilang; Wiyaka, Wiyaka
ELTALL: English Language Teaching, Applied Linguistic and Literature Vol. 2 No. 2 (2021)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (68.175 KB) | DOI: 10.21154/eltall.v2i2.3210

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This study aimed to find out the word-formations in English slang utilized on Instagram captions posted by Justin Bieber. This study applied a descriptive qualitative method to capture the process of word-formation in Justin Bieber’s English slang. In this study, the writers used the theory of Yule about the word-formation process for analyzing the data of English slang. The writers obtained the data through reading, capturing, and understanding the captions posted during a year (June 2020 ”“ June 2021). Based on the data analysis, seven out of ten types of word-formation processes in English slang were used by Justin Bieber in his Instagram caption. They are (1) Clipping, (2) Blending, (3) Acronym, (4) Borrowing, (5) Derivation, (6) Coinage, and (7) Multi Processes. The most frequent type of word formation process used by Justin Bieber on Instagram is clipping with the 47 data’s frequency (54%). This study implies that Justin Bieber frequently used clipping to make short the words on every posted video or photo so his followers can easily understand his feeling.
MEANING MAKING BY A THIRD-GRADE DYSLEXIC STUDENT THROUGH DIGITAL STORYTELLING IN ENGLISH LEARNING Istiqomah, Wasiatul Fajar; Setyaji, Arso; Wiyaka, Wiyaka
JP3 (Jurnal Pendidikan dan Profesi Pendidik) Vol 11, No 2 (2025): JP3 (Jurnal Pendidikan dan Profesi Pendidik)
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/jp3.v11i2.25492

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Dyslexia affects approximately 10–20% of the global population, yet it remains widely misunderstood and frequently misidentified by educators. Characterized by difficulties in phonological processing, dyslexia poses significant challenges within traditional, text-heavy English instruction. However, many dyslexic learners exhibit strengths in visual, spatial, and creative domains. This single-case qualitative study investigates how a third-grade student with dyslexia constructed meaning through Digital Storytelling (DST) in the context of English learning. Through two personal and autobiographical digital narratives, the participant employed multimodal tools; including images, narration, and visual sequencing, to convey meaning rooted in lived experience. The findings reveal that DST functioned as a cognitive scaffold, reducing extraneous cognitive load and facilitating expressive, schema-based communication. Her strong preference for realism and visual representation over fictional or abstract content illustrates the principles of Cognitive Load Theory (CLT), Dual Coding Theory, and Multimodal Discourse. This study underscores the pedagogical value of DST as a learner-centered, inclusive approach that leverages dyslexic students’ cognitive strengths to support comprehension, retention, and language development in early English education.