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UNDERGRADUATE ELT STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ANXIETY IN THE USE OF E-LEARNING IN INDONESIA Wahyuddin Wahyuddin; Chairil Anwar Korompot; Sultan Baa
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 4 No 2 (2022): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v4i2.299

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The pandemic of COVID-19 has brought a heavy pressure to the world in early 2020. During this pandemic, many schools and universities from the entire world in order to decrease the outbreak of COVID-19, the learning process has moved to an efficient way or alternative methods of learning during this crisis through e-learning. There are many applications of e-learning used for online learning in Indonesian education setting to date, but one of the most frequently used by the teachers is Zoom application. Speaking in English via Zoom, students certainly experience various obstacles. Each student has different psychological condition, where some students can speak English via Zoom confidently and some students also cannot speak English via Zoom because they are shy or nervous. This study aimed to discover the level of students’ speaking anxiety and identify factors to contribute the speaking anxiety in an EFL classroom via Zoom. This study used a mixed method research design to answer the problem of the study. Twenty seven (27) students of English Education Department of IAIN Kendari and purposive sampling was used in which the respondents that were being selected for the interview were seven students who study using e-learning, especially Zoom and students that have higher level of speaking anxiety. The instruments used for this study were FLCAS (Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale) questionnaire and interview concerning speaking anxiety via Zoom. Due to the pandemic that is currently happening, the questionnaire was administrated online and interview was done through voice call and had been recorded under permission. From 33 items of FLCAS questionnaire answered by 27 students to find the speaking anxiety level, this study found that there were 4 students (14.81%) who were in “Very Anxious” level, 8 students (29.63%) were in “Anxious” level and most students in which 11 students (40.74%) experienced “Mildly Anxious” level of speaking anxiety in the use Zoom. After finding out seven students who have highest level of speaking anxiety, interview was conducted with six items to find out factors contribute speaking anxiety and there were four factors which were found in the study, they are; speaking in front of the class, being laughed at by friends, teacher’s personality and attitude and students’ beliefs about English
USING YOUTUBE VIDEOS BY ENGLISH WITH LET’S TALK-FREE ENGLISH LESSONS CHANNEL IN IMPROVING THE EFL STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY IN FIRST GRADE OF SMP NEGERI 2 MANGARABOMBANG TAKALAR Nur Indrawati Nawir; Muh. Tahir; Sultan Baa
JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy Vol 1, No 4, Dec (2022): JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

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This research aims at finding out whether or not using YouTube videos in English with the let’s talk-free English lessons channel in improving the EFL students’ vocabulary mastery in first grade of SMP Negeri 2 Mangarabombang Takalar. This study uses a quantitative method with a pre-experimental research design, where the sample is class VII A, with Twenty-three (23) students, and uses simple random sampling. The instrument used is a test (posttest and pretest) which has the purpose to obtain data for the study. The results of the data analysis showed that by watching YouTube videos students' vocabulary mastery improved. It can be proven by the t-test value was lower than P (0.000 ˂ 0.05) which means (H0) of this research was rejected and (H1) was accepted. in addition, it is concluded that using YouTube video in English with let’s talk-free English lessons channel can develop the vocabulary mastery of the first-grade students of SMP Negeri 2 Mangarabombang Takalar.
An Analysis of Students’ Difficulties in Writing Narrative Text Nandha Amelya; Samtidar Samtidar; Sultan Baa
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 1, No 4, October (2022): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS UNM

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This study aims to find out the difficulties were experienced by the students in writing narrative text. This study used descriptive qualitative method. To achieve the research objectives, researchers used written test and interview as the instruments in collecting the data. The subjects of this study were students of XI IPS 1 in SMAN 5 Bone, there were 26 students as the participants and there were six students as the respondent of the interview. This study used random sampling technique to determine the subject of research. Based on the results of the study, the researchers found that difficulties were experienced by the Eleventh-grade students of SMAN 5 Bone are classified into psychological difficulties, linguistic difficulties, and cognitive difficulties. Psychological difficulties were experienced by the students are low confidence, low motivation, and writing anxiety. They also experienced difficulties in four writing aspects, there are; vocabulary and language use which are classified into linguistic difficulties, content and mechanic which are classified into cognitive difficulties. Then, the most difficulties that happened to the students when writing narrative text are vocabulary and language use aspect. The students still had limited vocabulary. They also are less knowledge about English grammatical.  In accordance to those difficulties, students also have internal problems; writing anxiety, low confidence and motivation.
Students' Perception on the Use of WhatsApp in Learning EFL during Covid 19 at Remote Area Nur Lindawati; Baso Jabu; Sultan Baa
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 1, No 4, October (2022): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS UNM

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The aim of this study was to find out the students' perception on the use of WhatsApp in learning EFL During covid 19 at remote area (Study at SMPN 11 Selayar Island South Sulawesi). The researchers applied mixed method (quantitative and qualitative) research design. The data of this research were collected through questionnaire and interview. The subjects of this study were students of SMPN 11 Selayar. The sample of the questionnaire was 50 students and Interviews of eight students were taken using purposive sampling technique. The results of data analysis showed that (1) positive student perceptions on the use of WhatsApp in learning EFL during Covid-19 at remote area with the classification, 7(14%) students classified Strongly positive, 38 (76%) students classified Positive, 4(8%) students were classified as Medium, 1 (2%) student were classified as Negative and not there are students who were classified as strongly negative. (2) Student explanations in interviews regarding the perception on the use of WhatsApp in learning EFL during Covid-19 at remote area explained that WhatsApp is a good online learning tool because WhatsApp has good features that really support EFL learning in this pandemic era. Even though there is a pandemic, students can still learn EFL through WhatsApp because in WhatsApp students and teachers can still interact and discuss well.
The Effects of Engage, Study, Activate (ESA) Method on 10 Year Students’ English-Speaking Ability Azizah Hairunniza; Muhammad Asfah Rahman; Sultan Baa
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 1, No 2, April (2022): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS UNM

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The purpose of this research was to discover whether the use of the ESA Method in teaching speaking has effects or not. The pre-experimental design was the method used by the researchers with one group pre-test and post-test. The population was the tenth-grade students of SMAN 3 Makassar in the 2021/2022 academic year. The sample was taken by using a purposive sample technique that consisted of 30 students. The instrument of this research was a speaking test administered as a pre-test and post-test. The result of this research proved that there was a significant difference between students’ scores before treatment and students’ scores after treatment. The students' speaking ability after the implementation of ESA is increased or getting better than before the implementation of the ESA Method. It can be seen from the mean score, the mean score of students’ pre-tests was 61.64,0020and it was lower than the mean score of post-tests (74.73). The significant value of this research (0.000) was smaller than the significant level (0.05). It can be concluded that the use of the ESA method affects students’ speaking ability in terms of accuracy and fluency at the tenth-grade students of SMAN 3 Makassar.
Developing Students' Narrative Writing Skill Through “Islamic Picture Series” in an Islamic Senior High School Nurul Maghfirah; Sultan Baa
Tamaddun Life Vol 20 No 2 (2021): December 2021
Publisher : Fakultas Sastra - Universitas Muslim Indonesia

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This study aimed to discover whether the use of Islamic Picture Series could improve the narrative writing skills of Islamic high school students in Makassar. The method of the study was pre-experimental with one group pre-test and post-test design. The population of the study was 10th Grade students of SMA IT Wahdah Islamiyah Putri Makassar, South Sulawesi in 2020/2021 academic year. Eighteen (18) students were selected as samples of the study using random sampling technique. The instrument of this study was a writing test which administered as a pre-test and post-test. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data. The results of data analysis showed that the post-test mean score was 91.8. This was greater than the pre-test mean score (87.2). Furthermore, the significant value of this study (0.000) was smaller than the alpha level (0.05). This means that H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. Therefore, it can be concluded that Islamic picture series could be used as media in developing the students’ narrative writing skill of 10th Grades of SMA IT Wahdah Islamiyah. This study implies that Islamic Picture Series possesses a positive outcome towards fostering Islamic students’ writing skill in senior high school context.
The Relationship between Vocabulary Knowledge and Reading Comprehension Ability of Junior High School Students Andi Fitri Rahmasari M; Sultan Baa; Chairil Anwar Korompot
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 2, No 1, January (2023): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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This research aimed to discover the relationship between students' vocabulary knowledge and their ability to comprehend text. The researchers in this study employed a quantitative approach. Students from SMPN 1 Liliriaja's ninth-grade class participated in this study. Purposive sampling was used to collect the data. The correlation between the two variables was determined by comparing the obtained data. Students' vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension were found to have a strong correlation. The possibility of the correlation value. (2-tailed) becoming 0.000, which is below the significance level, can be verified (0.05). As a result, the researchers can rule out the null hypothesis (H0) and accept the alternative hypothesis (Ha). Because the value is 0.698, it can be concluded that students' vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension have a significantly strong correlation (0,61-0,80).
The Correlation between EFL Students’ Metacognitive Reading Strategy and their Reading Comprehension on English Expository Text Nurul Fadhilah Gazali; Sultan Baa
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol 11, No 1 (2023): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Liter
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v11i1.3258

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The study aimed at revealing the correlation between English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ metacognive reading strategy and their reading comprehension on English expository text. The research applied quantitative method, particularly descriptive and correlational designs. The subjects were the students of Senior High School (SMAS) Buqátun Mubarakah Makassar. The instrument used to collect the data was questionnaire which was adapted from SORS inventory. The data were analyzed by using SPSS Version 22, particularly Pearson Product Moment Correlation Formula. The results of the study showed that the majority of the students in this current time were in possession of high metacognitive reading strategy. Furthermore, the metacognitive reading strategy profile of SMAS Buqátun Mubarakah students was problem solving strategy where the students used some actions and procedures while working directly with the text. Since metacognitive reading strategy included awareness and conscious willing of one or more strategies to monitor reading comprehension, there was tendency of metacognitive reading strategy influenced reading comprehension of the students. Therefore, based on the analysis result of this study, there was significant positive correlation between the EFL students’ metacognitive reading strategy and their reading comprehension on English expository text.
TEACHERS’ NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION INFLUENCING STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN LEARNING ENGLISH FOR THE YOUNG LEARNERS Istiqamah Istiqamah; Sultan Baa; Samtidar Samtidar
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 5 No 1 (2023): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v5i1.611

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This study aimed at finding out the types of teachers’ non-verbal communication in English classes and the types of teachers’ non-verbal communication the most and less affecting young learners’ motivation in English classes. This study applied a mixed-method research design. The participants were two English teachers; the third and fourth-grade students, third grade consisted of 20 students while the fourth grade consisted of 7 students at SDIT At-Tibyan Al-Auliya Bajeng selected by total population sampling. An observation checklist was used to find out the types of teachers’ non-verbal communication in English classes and a questionnaire was used to find out the types of teachers’ non-verbal communication the most and less affecting young learners’ motivation in English classes. The findings of this study showed types of teachers’ non-verbal communication in English classes were divided into two parts they are body languages, which consisted of facial expressions, body gestures and movements, eye contact and touch and the use of space, and paralanguage which consisted of intonation, pitch, rhythm, volume, speed, accent and emphasis and types of teachers' nonverbal communication that most affected young learners’ motivation in English classes was body gesture and movement, based on the result of questionnaire 85% of the students very agree that the teachers' body gesture and movement affected their motivation in learning English, and 15% of them agree that they get more motivation if the teacher uses their body gestures in the learning process, while types of teachers’ non-verbal communication that less affected young learners’ motivation in English classes was touch and the use of space, based on the result of questionnaire only 19% of the students very agree and also 19% of students felt agree that the teachers' body gesture and movement affected students’ motivation in learning English.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND THEIR READING COMPREHENSION AT UNDERGARDUATE STUDY PROGRAM ENGLISH DEPARTMENT FACULTY OF LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE UNIVERSITAS NEGERI MAKASSAR Nurul Ramadhani; Kisman Salija; Sultan Baa
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 5 No 1 (2023): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v5i1.612

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The study's goal was to determine the level of students' critical thinking skills, the level of students' reading comprehension, the classification of the students' critical thinking skills toward the students' reading comprehension, and whether there was a significant correlation between students' critical thinking skills and their reading comprehension. The study used quantitative methods, specifically a correlational study. The participants were from the English Education Study Program of fifth semester students at Universitas Negeri Makassar. The study's findings revealed that critical thinking skills were significantly correlated with reading comprehension using Pearson Product Moment analysis. This study clearly revealed that most students had a high proclivity for critical thinking while reading English texts, which included interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, explanation, and self-regulation. Thus, the results show that Students who think critically are more creative and critical in their understanding of ideas