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Journal : English Language Teaching Methodology (ELTM)

USING DECODING SKILLS FOR STUDENTS AUTOMATICITY IN READING COMPREHENSION AT SMA NEGERI 10 MAROS: SMA Negeri 10 Maros Kurniati; Syam, Ummi Khaerati; Sangkala , Ismail; Firman
English Language Teaching Methodology Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): English Language Teaching Methodology
Publisher : FKIP Unismuh Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56983/eltm.v3i2.25

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This study aims to determine whether there is a significant effect of using decoding skills on students' reading comprehension in grade X students of SMA Negeri 10 Maros in the academic year 2021-2022. The researcher applied a quasi-experimental design. In this study, the population was class X SMA Negeri 10 Maros with a total of 104 students from 4 classes, and the sample in this study was selected using a purposive sampling technique with a total of 52 students and divided into two classes: X MIA 1 as a control class that was treated without using decoding skills, and X MIA 2 as an experimental class that was treated using decoding skills. In this study, the method used was a quantitative one. The research instrument in this study used two reading tests that were administered twice: at the first meeting in learning, a pre-test was carried out, and at the last meeting in learning, a post-test was carried out after using decoding skills. The data was analysed using the t-test. The result obtained from this study showed the heterogeneity of student performance in reading comprehension after applying decoding skills and without applying the strategy. The result showed a post-test score p-value of 0,001 with a meaning rate of 0,05 (5%). In other words, the p-value (0,001) sig a = 0,05 (5%) was provided. Therefore, the outcome of the effect size was 1,58. It provided that using decoding skills was effective to use a strong level on students’ reading comprehension of descriptive text at the tenth-grade students of SMA Negeri 10 Maros at a strong level.  
IMPROVING STUDENTS' LISTENING SKILL THROUGH PODCASTS Astuti, Ayu Viviyani; Syam, Ummi Khaerati; Daddi, Herlina
English Language Teaching Methodology Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): English Language Teaching Methodology (ELTM)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56983/eltm.v4i1.97

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The aims of this research was to describe and find out; (1) The implementation of the podcasts in improving students’ listening skill; (2) The improvement of students listening skill through podcasts. The method that used in this research was Classroom Action Research (CAR). This study was conducted following Kemmis and MacTaggart action research procedures; planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. This research carried out in two cycles. The cycle consisted 8 meetings. Most of the students got the good scores. The score of Minimum Mastery Criterion (KKM) was 75. In the first listening test there was 4 students who got points of over 75, that is 20%. In the second listening test there was 6 students who got points over 75, the presentage is 45%. It was increased by 10%. Afterwards, in the third listening test there was 16 students got points over 75. Next, there was improvement 45% for the second listening test, 80% from the first listening test to the third test. The class condition during teaching learning process was good and also got the positive response from the English teacher and students towards the action. To sum up, listening English podcasts can improve students’ listening skill.
IMPROVING THE LITERAL READING COMPREHENSION USING READING CONTEXTUAL INTERNET-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Yuliyanti, Sri Ashara; Syam, Ummi Khaerati; Sujariati
English Language Teaching Methodology Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): English Language Teaching Method
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56983/eltm.v4i2.434

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This study intends to determine whether reading contextual internet-based instructional materials can help third-grade students at UPTD SMPN 10 Barru.With their literal understanding. Two cycles of classroom action research were used in the design of this study. Eight meetings made up each cycle. There were four meetings per cycle. The third graders at UPTD SMPN 10 Barru kab. Barru participated in this classroom action research during the 2022–2023 school year. The 27 students in class IX who made up the research subjects were used. The application evaluated their reading comprehension.The student's reading comprehension in cycles I and II increased in terms of various scores. At the conclusion of the second cycle, the kids showed improvement. According to the study's conclusions, using contextual internet-based instructional materials could help students' reading comprehension. Mean scores for students' literal comprehension of the major idea on the D-Test were 37,04, 57,41, and 87,96 respectively, whereas the mean scores for students' literal comprehension of the supporting idea on the D-Test were 55,56, 58,33, and 85,19 respectively. The study's conclusions showed that students' literal comprehension improved when contextual internet-based instructional materials were used.