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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING RECIPROCAL TEACHING STRATEGY TO IMPROVE READING COMPREHENSION OF THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 1 SOJOL Faradila Enteding; Nur Sehang Thamrin; Wahyudin Wahyudin; Sriati Usman
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
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This research aims to determine whether using the Reciprocal Teaching strategy can improve reading comprehension of the tenth grade studetns of SMA Negeri 1 Sojol. The researcher applied a quasi-experimental design by using purposive sampling to get the sample. The instruments of data collection were pre-test and post-test. The pre-test was used to measure students’ basic abilities and the post-test was used to measure the students’ improvement in reading comprehension after the researcher applied the treatment. The t-test was analyzed to compare the mean scores of the experimental group (77.23) and the control group (74.71). The significance level was 0.05 with 60 degree of freedom (df = 65). The result of data analysis indicated that the t-counted (6.54) is higher than the t-table (1.659). Based on the results, the hypothesis of this research is accepted. It can be concluded that using Reciprocal Teaching strategy is effective to improve reading comprehension of the tenth grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Sojol.
READING COMPREHENSION DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED BY THE FIRST-GRADE STUDENTS OF SMAN 5 PALU Afifah Indah Khairunnisa; Sriati Usman; Wahyudin
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023)
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This research aims to identify the difficulties faced by the tenth-grade students of SMAN 5 Palu and the factors causing the students' difficulties in comprehending English reading text. This research is mixed method research. The subject of research was the tenth-grade students of SMAN 5 Palu. The techniques for collecting the data are interviews and tests. The researchers present the data from the difficulties in comprehending English reading text. The result of the research shows that 13, 33% of students have difficulties in understanding to look for the text's central idea, with an incorrect total of 8. Then, 41, 67% of students have difficulties in understanding vocabulary of the text, with the total of incorrect is 25. Then, there are 8, 33% of students who have difficulties in understanding to look for the detail information of the text, with the total incorrect is 5. Next, there are 36, 67% of students who have difficulties in understanding making inferences of the text with the total of incorrect is 22. The factors causing the students difficulties in comprehending English reading text are difficulty in understanding long sentences in the text, lack of interest reading, difficulty in understanding vocabulary, house environment and school environment.
THE USE OF CROSSWORD PUZZLES TO INCREASE STUDENTS' VOCABULARY MASTERY Ramli; Sriati Usman; Afrillia Anggreni
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023)
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This research aims to determine whether the use of Crossword Puzzles can increase Vocabulary of SMP Alkhairaat Tandaigi. This is research using a quasi-experimental research design. In selecting the sample, the researcher used a purposive sampling technique. The research samples were class VIII A as an experimental group and class VIII B as a control group. The instrument of data collection was divided into a pretest and a posttest. The data gathered were analyzed statistically. The results of the data analysis show that the mean score of both tests where the mean score of the experimental group improved from 63.93 to 73.33, and the control group's mean score improved from 63.17 to 68.56. The result showed that the value of t-counted (2.176) was greater than the value of the t-table (1.683) by applying a 0.05 level of significance and the degree of freedom (df) 22+21-2= 41. It could be concluded that the research hypothesis is accepted. In other words, Crossword Puzzles could increase vocabulary of grade VIII students at SMP Alkhairaat Tandaigi.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE GAMES TO IMPROVE STUDENTS SPEAKING SKILL Anindya Putri Mairesa; Sriati Usman; Wahyudin; Mukrim
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 2 (2023)
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This research aimed to find out whether the Implementation of Communicative Language Games to Improve Speaking Skills of the eleventh-grade students of SMA Labschool Palu is effective in improving speaking skills of SMA Labschool Palu students. The design of this study was quasi-experimental which included students and class XI MIA 3 as an Experimental Group with a total of 20 students and XI IIS as a Control Group with a total of 20 students. The mean score of the pre-test of the experimental group is 41 while the control group is 45. The mean score of the post-test of the experimental group is 54 while the control group is 48. By using the 0.05 level of significance, the researchers computed the data and found that the value of the t-counted (2.702) is higher than the t-table (1.991.6). It means that the hypothesis is accepted. In other words, using the Communicative Language Games Technique can improve the students' speaking in the eleventh grade of SMA Labschool Palu.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION OF NARRATIVE TEXT THROUGH DRAW STRATEGY Riska; Sriati Usman; Mukrim
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 2 (2023)
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The objective of this research is to investigate whether or not the use of DRAW Strategy is effective to develop reading comprehension of second grade students at SMP Negeri Satap Parigi Tengah. The method of this research was pre-experimental research design with one group pre-test post-test only. Since the sample of the research only one class, the researcher applied total sampling technique. The total number of students were 12. The instrument of data collection was test which administered twice called pre-test and post-test. The data were analyzed descriptively and statistically. The result of data analysis showed that there is significant difference between the students’ achievement on pre-test and post-test. The students’ mean score on the pre-test increase from 42.2 to 81,62 on the post-test. By applying 0.05 significant level with 11 degree of freedom, it was found that the value of t-counted (46.53) is greater than the value of t-table (1.796). It indicates that the research hypothesis is accepted. Thus, the application of DRAW Strategy is effective to improve reading of the eighth grade students at SMP Negeri Satap Parigi Tengah.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING VISUAL VOCABULARY APPLICATION TO IMPROVE STUDENT’S VOCABULARY MASTERY Titin Kartiasih; Sriati Usman; Anjar Kusuma Dewi; Mukrim
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
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The objective of the research is to find out whether or not the media can improve vocabulary mastery of the seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 32 Sigi. The researchers focused on noun and adjective. In this research, the researchers used a quasi-experimental design. The researchers used Visual Vocabulary Application as a media. The experimental group consisted 22 students, while the control group consisted 25 students. The instrument in collecting the research data was a test. The test was given to students twice as pre-test and post-test. The data were analyzed statistically. Students’ mean score of experimental group of pre-test (30.45) and post-test (65.22) is 36.59. While the control group of pre-test (20.6) and post-test (35) is 16.2. It means that Visual Vocabulary Application is significantly improve the ability of the seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 32 Sigi.
IDENTIFYING LEARNING OUTCOMES IN STUDENTS’ PARAGRAPH WRITING Eyleen Kappa; Sriati Usman; Agussatriana; Rofiqoh
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
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The purpose of this research is to know the students’ learning outcomes in writing paragraphs. There are five indicators in writing descriptive paragraphs: content, organization, vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics. Its subjects were eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 2 Ampibabo. From a total population of 80 students, 25 students were selected as the sample of the research. This research applied descriptive research design. In collecting data, the researcher gave a test of writing descriptive paragraphs to the students to find out their ability of students in writing paragraphs. In this case, the highest score of 25 students in the class, was 95 which is considered an excellent level. The lowest result gets a score of 40 which is considered the fair level. Thus, generally, the students’ mean score of writing ability particularly in writing paragraphs was 63.2 and it was considered a good level of ability. Thus, from the data presentation, it can be concluded that the learning outcomes in the writing paragraph of the eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 2 Ampibabo were at a good level.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LINE WEBTOON TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION Jasmine Aryanti Retnoningrum; Sriati Usman; Anjar Kusuma Dewi; Aminah
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024)
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This research aims to determine whether or not the implementation of Line Webtoon can enhance the reading comprehension of the eight grade students of SMP Negeri 4 Palu. The population of this research is the eighth-grade students of SMP Negeri 4 Palu. The sample was VIII A as the experimental class and VIII B as the control class. The research applied the quantitative method. The instrument of the data collection was pre-test and post-test. Those data were analyzed statistically. The pre-test was at a low level, and the post-test was at a high level. The pre-test was low because the students had difficulties in reading comprehension. However, the post-test that at a high level because of the media can enhance students’ reading comprehension. The results of the data analysis show that the t-counted was greater than the t-table. In conclusion, using line webtoon can enhance students’ reading comprehension.
USING COOPERATIVE LEARNING STRATEGY TO IMPROVE WRITING SKILLS OF GRADE TEN STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 7 PALU Qoriatus Saidah Marhamah; Syahrul Munir; Erniwati; Sriati Usman
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
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The objective of this research is to find out if using Cooperative Learning Strategy can improve students’ writing skills of grade ten students at SMA Negeri 7 Palu. The researchers applied quasi-experimental design with two classes: experimental and control classes. The experimental class consisted of 34 students and control class consisted of 35 students selected through cluster random sampling technique. In collecting data, the researchers administered pretest and posttest to both the experimental class and control class. The data were analyzed statistically in order to find out the significant difference of students’ achievement before and after treatments. Using 0.025 level of significance and 67 degree of freedom (df), the researchers found that the value of t-table was 1.998, which was lower than the t-counted 3.57. It means that the hypothesis is accepted. In other words, using Cooperative Learning Strategy can improve students’ writing skills.
The implementation of feedback to facilitate students’ self-regulation in learning English in Madrasah Aliyah context Nurul Alfiah Wahyuni; Aminah Suriaman; Sriati Usman; Darmawan Darmawan; Mochtar Marhum; Anjar Kusuma Dewi; Jeric Romero
SOSIOHUMANIORA: Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora Vol 9 No 2 (2023): Agustus 2023
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Feedback is necessary to measure whether students have understood well the lesson that has been delivered. Students should be given feedback to help them become autonomous learners who can regulate aspects of their thinking, motivation, and behaviour during learning. The study aimed to find out how feedback is implemented by the teacher based on Nicol’s framework and to find out students’ perceptions towards the application of formative assessment. A questionnaire was administered to get the data on how feedback that facilitates students’ self-regulation is implemented at MA Negeri 2 Kota Palu. Further, an in-depth interview was used to get students’ perception towards the implementation of feedback. The questionnaire showed that the implementation of feedback at MA Negeri 2 Kota Palu helps clarify what good performance is, facilitates the development of self-assessment in learning, delivers high quality information to students about their learning, encourages teacher and peer dialogue around learning, encourages positive motivational beliefs and self-esteem, and provides opportunities to close the gap between current and desired performance. The interview revealed that students have positive perception towards the feedback implemented by the teacher.
Co-Authors Abdul Kamaruddin Afifah Indah Khairunnisa Afifah Indah Khairunnisa Afrillia Afrillia Agussatriana Agusti Rahayu Aminah Aminah AMINAH Aminah Aminah Aminah Suriaman Amir Pattu Amuntyastuti, Sekar Anak Agung Istri Sri Wiadnyani Andi Mutmainna Angelika, Priskila Anggreni, Afrillia Anindya Putri Mairesa Anjar Kusuma Dewi Anshari Syafar Aprilian, Detiya Arid, Muhammad Aswin, Anita Asy’ari, Muhammad Atik Yuliyani Atika, Nur Ayu Faradila Azizah, Wafiq Azzahra, Bellatri Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Budi Caroline S, Ivana Chairiyah, Wiwik Darmawan Darmawan Desrin Lebagi Erniwati Eyleen Kappa Faisal Faisal Fajar Rizqi Faradila Enteding Faradila S., Nurul Wahyuni Fatimah Azzahrah Zulkfli Ferayanti Ferry Rita Gazali Lembah Hasan Basri Hastini Hastini Hastini Hastini, Hastini Ine Magfira M Keo Jamiluddin Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin Jasmine Aryanti Retnoningrum Jeric Romero Klodia, Sindi Konder Manurung Kusnadi, Muhammad Fitrah MAGHFIRAH Mahrum, Mochtar Mashuri Mashuri Mashuri Mawardin Muhammad Said Mochtar Marhum Muhammad Arid Muhammad Arid MUHAMMAD RAYHAN Muhammad Zein Hardiansyah Mukrim Mutiara Oktarina Nadrun, Nadrun Ni Komang Ayu Windari Niswatun Nafi'ah Nur Afana Nur Azmi Nur Sehang Thamrin Nuraisya, Nuraisya Nurgan Tadeko Nurul Alfiah Wahyuni Oktarina, Mutiara Parasulu, Zikrullah Patmasari, Andi Punaji Setyosari Qoriatus Saidah Marhamah Rabiah Adawiyah, Rabiah Ramli Renilza Nurhisyam Riska Rita, Ferry Rita, Fery Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh rofiqoh rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh RR. Ella Evrita Hestiandari Rumo, Siti Mulya Sari Wulandari Sari, Fierda Mia Rianty Sari, Lilis Indah Sellinda Putri Silvani Safitri Siska Bochari Sri Sutanti Syahrul Munir Titin Kartiasih Utami Widiati Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Windi Putri Anggraini Yohanis Tarukallo Yuliastuti Yuliastuti Zahra, Dela Zainab Zainab Zarah Amelia Zarah Amelia H. Basri Zarkiani, Zarkiani