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Journal : Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science

STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF DIFFICULTIES IN SPEAKING ENGLISH DURING ENGLISH CLASS AT SMP SWASTA KRISTEN BNKP GUNUNGSITOLI Waruwu, Yestanius; Harefa, Trisman; Zega, Riswan; Harefa, Afore Tahir
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 7 No 2 (2025): 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.v7i2.1343

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Speaking is one of the basic skills in learnng English that enables students to convey ideas and communicate effectively. However, many students still face difficulties in speaking due to various factors, such as lack of vocabulary, fear of making mistakes, and lack of confidence. This research aims to analyze students' perceptions and the factors affecting their difficulties in speaking English. This study used a qualitative descriptive method with data collected through questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. The research was conducted at the eighth grade of SMP Swasta Kristen BNKP Gunungsitoli with 18 students as participants. The findings revealed that students experienced various difficulties in speaking English, which were categorized into psychological problems (such as fear of making mistakes, shyness, anxiety, lack of confidence, lack of motivation, lack of pronounciation, and lack of vocabulary), language problems (including inhibition, nothing to say, low and uneven participation and the tendency to use mother tongue), and other influencing factors (such as physical condition, intelligence, aptitude, and interest). Most students showed lack of confidence and anxiety when speaking English, which led to limited participation during English class. The results of this study are expected to provide valuable insights for teachers to develop more effective and student-centered teaching strategies, and to create a supportive learning environment that encourages students to speak actively in English.
THE CRITICAL THINKING SKILL REPRESENTATIONS OF PROFIL PELAJAR PANCASILA CHARACTER IN ENGLISH TEXTBOOK "WORK IN PROGRESS'' FOR TENTH GRADE OF HIGH SCHOOL Zebua, Ika Erwita; Harefa, Afore Tahir; Waruwu, Yaredi; Harefa, Trisman
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 7 No 2 (2025): 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.v7i2.1344

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Critical thinking is the ability to objectively assess information to reach logical conclusions. In the 21st century, this skill is essential for students to face global challenges. This study analyzed the representation of critical thinking indicators in the "Work in Progress" English textbook for Grade X used at SMK Swasta Pembda Nias. A qualitative content analysis method was applied, with data collected through documentation and analyzed in five stages: familiarization, coding, reduction, interpretation, and representation. The findings revealed that the three indicators of critical thinking from the Profil Pelajar Pancasila were present: acquiring and processing information (25%), analyzing and evaluating reasoning (52%), and reflecting on one own thinking (23%). The second indicator was most dominant. Additionally, implicit meaning delivery (52%) appeared slightly more frequently than explicit (48%). These results indicate that the textbook sufficiently supports the development of students critical thinking skills in line with the Profil Pelajar Pancasila.  
Co-Authors Adieli Laoli Afore Tahir Harefa Afore Tahir Harefa Agnes Jessica Lase Agus Mesrawati Gea Agus Nita Telaumbanua, Endang Amelya Br Surbakti Arisman Telaumbanua Daeli, Fondroro Invokafit Daeli, Tuti Ardianti David Angelus Emanuel Laia Elvi Enjelis Zega Ester Telaumbanua Fany Erlinawati Hulu Fatiaro Daeli Florus Faawosa Gulo Gea, Dedi Septinius Gea, lisnayanti Gea, Merry Artanti Giawa, Masirida Glorya Terima Niat Hia GULO, EFAIF MARTIN BERKATNIA Gulo, Restu Jaya Gulo, Septiani Gulo, Teti Mawati Halawa, Mercy Dwiyul Harefa, Afore Tahir Harefa, Armin Sondara Harefa, Santi Veronika Harefa, Stevani Aurelya Hasrat Sozanolo Harefa Hidayati Daeli Hulu, Berkat Kristian Hulu, Fatolosa Hulu, Melfan Widia Krisdayanti Kristof Marthin Telaumbanua Larosa, Agus Kriswinar Larosa, Fimel Rospintar Iman Lase, Delipiter Lawolo, Arni Yanti Lestarini Putri Zebua Linda Purnama Sari Zega Maru'ao, Nurasayani Maru'ao, Nursayani Mastawati Ndruru Mendrofa, Elvienna Sally Juwita Nazara, Theodora Vinta Sukartini Ndruru, Ednis Sartika Ndruru, Yustina Fetrima Nduru, Yusta Yunima Nel Will Yud Telaumbanua Noveri Amal Jaya Harefa Novita Sari Sinambela Okniel Zebua Putri Harefa Reslin Laoli Riana Riana, Riana RIKI RIKI, RIKI Sadieli Taleumbanua Sebayang, Kiran Sri Kurniawati Lase Telambanua, Sadieli Telaumbanua, Kristof Martin Efori Telaumbanua, Murniati Telaumbanua, Sadieli Telaumbanua, Syukur Prima Tuti Marnis Laoli Waozatulo Giawa Waruwu, Angel Bertha Waruwu, Fanni Apriani Waruwu, Lestari WARUWU, PONIRIA Waruwu, Wince Lenta Viska Putri Waruwu, Yaredi Waruwu, Yestanius Yaredi Waruwu Yasminar Amaerita Telaumbanua Yuris Puji Listiani Zebua Zai, Ertis Iman Sari Zalukhu, Oktavius Zalukhu, Revita Niskar Zalukhu, Yarman Zebua, Ardi Syah Putra Zebua, Elwin Piarawan Piarawan Zebua, Feliks Rejeki Sotani Zebua, Ika Erwita Zebua, Lestarini Putri Zebua, Novita Sari Zebua, Yayuk Fadmawati Zega, Daniati Zega, Revordika Zega, Riswan Zega, Yathree Warni Zega, Yuslinda Sari Ziliwu, Martalena Ziliwu, Syukur Idaman