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The Effectiveness of Peer Tutoring Strategy toward Students’ Reading Comprehension of Descriptive Text Henah Nadia; Siti Suharsih; Ika Handayani
Journal of English Language Teaching and Cultural Studies Vol 6, No 1 (2023): March 2023
Publisher : English Education Department, Postgraduate, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.48181/jelts.v6i1.20601

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The goal of this research is to obtain empirical data about the effectiveness of peer tutoring strategy toward students' reading comprehension. To achieve that goal, this research used a quasi-experimental design involving tenth grade students of SMA Al-Mubarok Serang. The population used was 110 students. The sample consists of 20 students from experimental class and 20 students’ of control class which are selected using cluster random sampling. The results of the post-test revealed that the experimental class was a significantly higher score than the control class. In addition, the results of the Independent Sample T-Test revealed that the value was 0.29, while the alpha (a) was 0.05, which was 0.29<0.05. This is also supported by the results of the effect size test which has a value 2.75 and the category was strong effect (significant). Therefore, it was proven that the use of peer tutoring strategy was effective toward students’ reading comprehension of descriptive text at tenth grade of SMA Al-Mubarok. Thus, the use of peer tutoring strategy is suggested toward students’ reading comprehension of descriptive text.
The Effectiveness of Using Minimal Pairs towards Students' Pronunciation Mastery Bilqisti Rakat; Ika Handayani; Delsa Miranty
Journal of English Language Teaching and Cultural Studies Vol 7, No 1 (2024): March 2024
Publisher : English Education Department, Postgraduate, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.48181/jelts.v7i1.22262

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Pronunciation is essential in communication It can avoid misunderstandings. However, many students have difficulty pronouncing English words. Students in the eleventh grade of SMA Nur El Falah had problems with pronunciation. This research aimed to determine whether minimal pairs is effective towards students’ pronunciation mastery at the eleventh grade of SMA Nur El Falah. This research was located at SMA Nur El in Kubang, Serang District. This research's sample comprised forty-four eleventh-grade students. This research employed a quantitative method using a quasi-experimental with a non-equivalent (Pre-test and Post-test) control group design. The data collecting technique used testing (pre- and post-test), recording, and documenting. The data analysis technique used was statistical calculation analysis using IBM SPSS 25. The findings revealed that minimal pairs was effective towards students’ pronunciation mastery at the eleventh grade of SMA Nur El Falah. It was demonstrated by the value of the Man Whitney-U test that showed 0.000 < 0.05 means alternative hypothesis was accepted. Therefore, this indicated that minimal pairs was effective towards students’ pronunciation mastery at the eleventh grade of SMA Nur El Falah.
An Analysis of Students’ Perception Regarding to the Use of Role Play Technique in Learning Speaking Skills Michael Wijaya; Ika Handayani; Yusti Fargianti
Indonesia Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (iTELL) Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Indonesia Technology Enhanced Language Learning (iTELL) Association

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66611/700093

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This study aimed to find out how are the perception of students regarding to the use of role play technique in learning speaking skills and also what are strengths and weaknesses of it according to students’ perception at SMP Negeri 1 Kelapa Dua, Tangerang. The objectives of the research were to comprehend about how are the perception of students regarding to the use of role play technique in learning speaking skills and also to find out about what are strengths and weaknesses of using role play technique in learning speaking skills according to students’ perception. The research employed a case study method. The data were collected by observation, questionnaire, and interview. The results of the research showed that it helped them in English Vocabulary, English Grammar, English Comprehension, English Pronunciation, and also their English fluency. Moreover, it was more fun and helped them to cultivate their knowledge, made them interested and more enthusiastic, more optimistic, more motivated, taught them about teamwork, involved them directly, and more active. However, it still made them shy and afraid when playing roles. It is also proven to be efficient as a technique in learning speaking skills, but less effective in fostering their self-confidence.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ELSA SPEAK APPLICATION ON STUDENTS' SPEAKING SKILLS AT 8TH GRADE OF SMP ISLAM PARISKIAN SERANG Puteri Andiani; Syafrizal Syafrizal; Ika Handayani
Journal of Innovative and Creativity (Joecy) Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/joecy.v6i2.11990

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This research is motivated by the low English speaking ability of students caused by lack of confidence, limited vocabulary, and minimal speaking practice. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of using the ELSA Speak application on the speaking ability of eighth-grade students of Pariskian Islamic Middle School, Serang City. This study uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design. The study population was all eighth-grade students, while the sample consisted of two classes selected using a purposive sampling technique, namely the experimental class and the control class. The research instrument was a speaking test that covered aspects of pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, and grammar. Data analysis techniques used normality tests, homogeneity tests, and hypothesis tests using the Mann-Whitney U Test and Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test through SPSS 26. The results of the study showed a significant increase in students' speaking ability in the experimental class compared to the control class. The use of ELSA Speak has proven to be more effective in improving speaking ability, especially in the aspects of pronunciation and student confidence. In conclusion, the ELSA Speak application is effective for use as a technology-based learning medium to improve students' English speaking skills