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PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIERS ON EFL STUDENTS’ SPEAKING PERFORMANCE IN BORDER AREA Wisrance, Maria Wihelmina; Kristanti, E
EXPOSURE : JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS Vol 13, No 2 (2024): Exposure
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/exposure.v13i2.15634

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Oral communication has emerged as a crucial skill in language acquisition, particularly in learning English. For students learning English as a foreign language, speaking English poses a significant challenge that requires considerable effort to articulate coherent statements. The research focused on identifying psychological factors that impact students' speaking performance, with a particular emphasis on determining which variable has the most significant effect. Data was gathered through observation, questionnaires, and unstructured interviews. The study revealed that despite students' motivation and positive attitude towards English speaking in the classroom, anxiety and lack of self-confidence remain key obstacles that prevent them from speaking confidently. These psychological barriers stem from a fear of erring and being subjected to derision by one's peers. Further, it was found that anxiety was the most psychological factor affecting students’ speaking performance. To address these issues, many students believe that boosting their confidence in speaking English is crucial. This underscores the significance of educators being mindful of the difficulties their students face in speaking English during lessons. 
English Summative Test: The Quality of Its Items Semiun, Thresia Trivict; Wisrance, Maria Wihelmina; Napitupulu, Merlin Helentina
English Education:Journal of English Teaching and Research Vol 7 No 2 (2022): English Education
Publisher : Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29407/jetar.v7i2.18347

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It is crucial to implement evaluation after the teaching and learning process. Evaluation will reflect the success of teaching and more important the achievement of the students. Therefore, EFL teachers should develop a good test to measure students' achievement. This study analyzed multiple-choice items of English summative tests constructed by junior high school EFL teachers in Kupang, NTT. The result of this analysis functions as feedback to the English teachers on the quality of English summative tests they had created. This research was descriptive research with documentation for data collection.The English summative tests for grades VIII and IX were collected and then analyzed by using ITEMAN software to reveal item difficulty, item discrimination, and distracters effectiveness of the tests. The findings revealed that the English summative tests were developed with easy items. However, the tests still had a good discriminatory level. The test items which had all distracters perform well were only half of the total items.
PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIERS ON EFL STUDENTS’ SPEAKING PERFORMANCE IN BORDER AREA Wisrance, Maria Wihelmina; Kristanti, E
EXPOSURE : JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS Vol. 13 No. 2 (2024): Exposure
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/exposure.v13i2.15634

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Oral communication has emerged as a crucial skill in language acquisition, particularly in learning English. For students learning English as a foreign language, speaking English poses a significant challenge that requires considerable effort to articulate coherent statements. The research focused on identifying psychological factors that impact students' speaking performance, with a particular emphasis on determining which variable has the most significant effect. Data was gathered through observation, questionnaires, and unstructured interviews. The study revealed that despite students' motivation and positive attitude towards English speaking in the classroom, anxiety and lack of self-confidence remain key obstacles that prevent them from speaking confidently. These psychological barriers stem from a fear of erring and being subjected to derision by one's peers. Further, it was found that anxiety was the most psychological factor affecting students’ speaking performance. To address these issues, many students believe that boosting their confidence in speaking English is crucial. This underscores the significance of educators being mindful of the difficulties their students face in speaking English during lessons. 
Introducing English Grammar and Vocabulary by Applying Direct Method for the Students of GMIT Petra Kefamenanu Napitupulu, Merlin Helentina; Semiun, Thresia Trivict; Wihelmina, Maria Wisrance; Simarmata, Justin Eduardo
ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021): ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : Talenta Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (474.402 KB) | DOI: 10.32734/abdimastalenta.v6i2.6294

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Introducing English Grammar and Vocabulary by applying Direct Method for the students of GMIT Petra Kefamenanu aimed to attract the students’ interesting of English learning and improve their ability on learning English. This community service activity had been held for one month, once a week in 90 minutes for every meeting. There were primary students who joined this community service activity which consisted of the students from elementary school at GMIT Petra Kefamenanu. The students were introduced and taught English by applying Direct method with various fun activities to make the students feel enjoy and joyful. The students learnt English Grammar and Vocabulary enthusiastically and the students practiced English step by step. This community service activity affected the students’ ability on learning English. By introducing English Grammar and Vocabulary, the students got knowledge about grammar and vocabulary. From this activity, it could be concluded that the students’ knowledge and ability about grammar and vocabulary has increased after introducing of English grammar and vocabulary by applying Direct Method.
PENERAPAN METODE DEMONSTRASI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL PEMBELAJARAN IPA MATERI TERAPUNG MELAYANG DAN TENGGELAM DI KELAS IV SDI MAUMERE Wisrance
Ed-Humanistics : Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan Vol 5 No 2 (2020): Ed-Humanistics
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan (FIP) Universitas Hasyim Asy'ari (Unhasy) Tebuireng Jombang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33752/ed-humanistics.v5i2.1075

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar IPA materi terapung melayang dan tenggelam di kelas IV SDI Maumere. Penelitian tindakan kelas (classroom action research) adalah penelitian yang dilakukan oleh guru di kelas dengan tujuan untuk memperbaiki kinerjanya sehingga hasil belajar peserta didik meningkat. Kegiatan penelitian ini dirancang dalam siklus, yang terdiri dari 2 siklus yang terencana. Setiap siklusnya terdiri atas 4 tahap, yaitu: perencanaan, tindakan, pengamatan, dan refleksi. Ketuntasan belajar siswa terhadap pembelajaran IPA dengan metode demonstrasi dalam pembelajaran terapung, melayang dan tenggelam sangat signifikan, yakni siswa tuntas belajar dengan nilai rata-rata kelas dari siklus I yaitu skor yang dicapai : 67,14 meningkat di siklus II dengan skor : 76,57 berartiterjadi peningkatan rata-rata skor dari siklus I ke siklus II sebesar 9,43. Kata kunci: demonstrasi, pembelajaran IPA, terapung melayang dan tenggelam
ANALYZING THE ABILITY OF USING ADVERBS IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT: Using adverbs in writing Descriptive Text Tafuli, Agri Yublina; Wisrance, Maria Wihelmina; Sahan, Anselmus
Jurnal Edulanguage: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 10 No. 1 (2024): Jurnal Edulanguage: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : English Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Educational Sciences, Universitas Timor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32938/edulanguage.10.1.2024.46-52

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The research was conducted at SMPN Tublopo, involving eighth grade students. Applying a qualitative method, the study focused on assessing the students' proficiency in utilizing adverbs in descriptive writing. Additionally, it sought to identify the challenges they faced in using adverbs in their compositions. The research employed written tests and interviews as data collection tools. The findings revealed that the students achieved an average score of 80, indicating an excellent level of performance. The result of the interview revealed that majority of students possess a comprehension of adverbs related to time and place, whereas they struggle with the usage of other types of adverbs. This challenge arose due to their difficulty in distinguishing between these different categories of adverbs. Keywords: Ability, Adverbs, Analyzing, Descriptive Text, Writing
MEMBINA MOTIVASI BELAJAR BAHASA INGGRIS DENGAN MENERAPKAN MATA KULIAH ENGLISH FOR YOUNG LEARNERS PADA ANAK TK DI DAERAH PERBATASAN Wisrance, Maria Wihelmina
ABDIMAS ALTRUIS: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 8, No 2 (2025): Oktober 2025
Publisher : Universitas Sanata Dharma

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/aa.v8i2.11607

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Since teaching English is a crucial policy in Indonesian education and a global demand, this community service program aimed to help learners at the primary level by encouraging their eagerness to learn English as early as possible. This service program was conducted at Petra Kindergarten, located in Kefamenanu, Timor Tengah Utara Regency. The participants in this program are children aged 4 to 6. The program aimed to motivate those children to learn English by providing an enjoyable class. Additionally, this program facilitated English Education Study Program students at Timor University to apply the theory they had learned in the EYL subject in real-world practice. This service program was done by implementing the edutainment method using games, songs, and other interesting media. The program was held for five months and divided into 20 sessions. The evaluation revealed that the children showed significant improvement in mastering English vocabulary and speaking skills, particularly their vocabulary related to classrooms, schools, body parts, food, drinks, and other objects around them, which increased by approximately 30%. This clearly demonstrates that the program has significantly increased the children’s willingness and motivation to learn English at Petra Kindergarten. The team hopes that this program can serve as a model for other institutions in improving English learning at the preschool level through edutainment methods.