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Students’ Abilities and Difficulties in Comprehending English Reading Texts at Secondary Schools; An Effect of Phonemic Awareness Edi Firman; Haerazi Haerazi; Sadaf Dehghani
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (331.947 KB) | DOI: 10.36312/jolls.v1i2.613

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Reading comprehension in the EFL context requires abilities not only linguistic competences but also reading strategies. The timely acquisition of this competence has a crucial effect for language learners. Unfortunately, most language learners in all level have low skills and high difficulties to acquire reading skills. This study aims to explore students’ abilities and difficulties in comprehending English reading texts as secondary level. This study is categorized as qualitative study consisting of three main data gathering methods: semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and group discussions. The data collected then are analyzed in stages, namely data condensation, data display, and data conclusion. Based on the result of analysis, this study showed that students have low reading achievement at secondary level. The low achievement is affected by some reading difficulties such as low reading exercises, unwilling to read out loud, low reading skills, low vocabulary, low phonemic awareness, low reading strategies, and low grammatical competence. For further studies, reading exercises and phonemic awareness in reading activities should be paid intention with giving students with various reading texts to train them comprehend EFL texts.
Developing an ELT Instructional Model for Vocational High Schools Students at Tourism Zones Lalu Ari Irawan; Tina Oral Frank; Sadaf Dehghani
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 2 No. 1 (2022): May
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Indonesian Economic Development has become a gate to Bali and Lombok for international visitors. Recently, the Lombok tourism development has established a refinement after facing serial earthquakes. In the statistic for the tourism year 2016, there were 3.1 million tourists coming to Lombok. In addition, 3.8 million people were targeted to come to Lombok in the year 2020. In other words, Lombok promotes the highest contribution to the national government economy. Because of these issues, the vocational high schools which have tourism study programs should lead their students in foreign language communication, English. Teaching English for a specific purpose needs a precise instructional model because ELT teachers apply the ELT model for different objectives. Therefore, learners study English for different purposes. For vocational high school students, they learn English to help them to communicate in the workplace. Because of this, they are directed to have communicative competence. In senior or junior high schools, scientific-based instruction has been applied to help students learn English and even other subjects. This instruction is considered as a solution for them to have not only linguistic competencies but also communicative skills. Therefore, this study will be aimed at developing an instructional model for vocational high school students in tourism zones. This study applied the procedural research and development (R&D) design. The R&D design follows the Borg & Gall and David design, which consists of pre-development and development stages. The product of this study was an instructional model, namely the tourism-based instructional (TBI) model for vocational high school students in the tourism zones.
Developing the Prototype of Text-Based Learning Materials for the Teaching of Reading Skills at the Middle Schools Ahmad Habibi; Jupri; Sadaf Dehghani
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 2 No. 2 (2022): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/jolls.v2i2.760

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The objectives of this research are to find out the learning needs of students of VIII grade in improving their reading skills and to develop suitable reading learning materials using a genre-based approach for students in the second semester of the middle schools. This research is categorized into research and development (R & D). The steps of this research are needs analysis, product development, evaluation by the expert, revision, and final product design. The data were in the form of quantitative data obtained using a questionnaire and qualitative in the form of open-ended questions, then the reading materials were revised based on the experts’ suggestions. This study indicated each chapter contained: chapter number and chapter title, let's start, let's learn the model, let's work together, let's create and improve, follow-up, let's reflect, let's summarize, and mini dictionary as that the appropriate supplementary reading materials concerning the text-based reading materials were successfully developed through development models, namely Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate (Four-D Model). Finally, the developed materials are considered appropriate for the subjects of the study based on the results from the expert judgment questionnaire. The aspects of this questionnaire were content, instructional design, language, learning resources, and graphics. It can be concluded from this data that each aspect of the developed materials was considered "feasible" according to the expert.
The Efficacy of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning in Improving Learners’ Reading Skills in Relation to Metacognitive Strategy Sudiatama; Sadaf Dehghani; Alex Zamorano
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/jolls.v3i1.992

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Mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) is a mobile device-based approach that is utilized in language learning to enhance students' reading proficiency. As mobile devices have become the dominant mode of learning due to prevailing conditions, it has become increasingly necessary to employ adaptable learning processes that aim to improve students' reading skills through the use of metacognitive strategies. Although reading is one of several skills essential to learning English, in the current pandemic situation, it is impractical to teach it directly. Therefore, the MALL approach is imperative to adapt to the new teaching-learning process, particularly in the current pandemic scenario. This study endeavors to assess the application of MALL and its impact on students' reading skills by conducting both qualitative and quantitative research. Data collection methods in this study include observation, documentation, and field notes. The study involved one problematic class, to which researchers implemented the MALL application, followed by tests and interviews at the end of the study. The results indicate a significant increase in students' reading skills, along with ease of learning during the pandemic. Thus, this study highlights the efficacy of the MALL approach in improving students' reading skills and adapting to the pandemic-induced new teaching-learning process.
Co-Authors Ahmad Habibi Alex Zamorano Edi Firman Haerazi, Haerazi Jupri Lalu Ari Irawan Sudiatama Tina Oral Frank