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Iskandar Abdul Samad
Universitas Syiah Kuala
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EFL students’ strategies in answering the listening section of the Longman TOEFL Tengku Maya Silviyanti; Rahayu Ramadhani; Iskandar Abdul Samad
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 7, No 1 (2020)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v7i1.13007

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This study investigated the EFL students’ strategies in answering the Listening section of the Paper-based TOEFL test. The samples of this research were purposively selected consisting of 30 English major students at Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. The samples were selected based on their recent TOEFL scores. All the selected samples achieved low TOEFL scores, especially for the Listening section. The data were gained by means of closed questionnaire and interviews. The interviews were conducted with three students of the 30 students and they were selected randomly. The results of the questionnaire revealed that the top three strategies the students used when answering the TOEFL questions ranged from the strategies of (1) ‘before listening, I tried to anticipate the topic by looking at the answer in the test book’, (2) ‘while listening, I tried to determine the topic or main idea for each conversation, and (3) ‘before listening, I tried to anticipate what the questions would be and I listened specifically for the answer’. This imply that a majority of students used strategies only to answer part B (dialogues) and part C (monologues) of the TOEFL Listening section. These parts were considered more difficult since many students were not familiar with the topics. Meanwhile, strategies for part A were neglected. These students often forgot to choose answers in this section. Unfortunately, strategies for part A are also important because they can achieve higher scores if the 30 questions in this part are answered correctly.
Progressive peer evaluation: Important but absent in EFL speaking classes Bustami Usman; Asnawi Muslim; Ibrahim C.R. Champion; Iskandar Abdul Samad
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 5, No 2 (2018)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v5i2.11115

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Comprehensive teaching-learning about speaking evaluation, especially peer evaluation, is conspicuous by its absence in English Foreign Language (EFL) Speaking classes at all secondary and tertiary levels in Indonesia, especially in Aceh, This comparative research study looks at the various aspects used for evaluation and especially looks at peer evaluation in EFL speaking classes in Aceh. The paper describes twenty three (23) components recommended for evaluation of speaking communications: the seen, the spoken and the script (content) components. The results showed that teachers of EFL speaking are not using and are not even taught such detailed evaluation systems. Moreover the syllabi for speaking English at upper secondary level are severely lacking as are those used in tertiary courses. Educators need to learn from the Toastmasters International systems for evaluation and for making evaluation speeches, in particular the need to prioritise praise in evaluation with only a pointer or two on how to improve the next speech. This paper includes a simplified format for peer evaluations that students can easily be taught to use and also stresses the need for praise, not punishment, for successful evaluation. Teachers of Speaking English EFL, who practice the recommendations from this paper, should get much better results from their students.
Am I getting my point across? Microstructure of English classroom discourses by Acehnese teachers Meta Keumala; Dohra Fitrisia; Iskandar Abdul Samad; Sofyan Abdul Gani
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 9, No 1 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v9i1.20954

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For English teaching practice, productive talks that spur students’ comprehension, creativity, and problem-solving ability are vital. This research aimed at finding out the spoken discourse based on six phases of microstructure in English classrooms. The data were obtained recordings and observations of two English teachers, chosen through purposive sampling, from Islamic senior high schools in Aceh. The data were concerned with the lexical density or the ratio of content to grammatical or function words within a clause. They were analyzed through thematic analysis which consists of five steps: data familiarization, code generation, theme search, themes revision, and theme definition. It was found that the total lexical density obtained by the first teacher in Class A was 63.66% and in class, B was 66.52%, while the second teacher in Class A was 71. 74% and in Class B was 68.12%. The second teacher 2 in Class A had a higher lexical density than the first teacher even though both of them are considered to produce a high lexical density of around 60-70%. The formality of spoken discourse of the two teachers shows that the first teacher produced 172.5 while the second teacher produced 184. It means that the second teacher's spoken discourse was more formal than the first teacher’s discourse. To analyze the utterances of teachers and to find the density of language used in the classrooms during the teaching and learning process is important because they implicitly inform whether the language used is understandable for the students or not.
The regional competitiveness: perspective on national resilience Fachrul Razi; Arthur Josias Simon; Abdul Rivai Ras; Iskandar Abdul Samad
International Journal of Latin Notary Vol. 3 No. 01 (2022): Internasional Journal of Latin Notary, September 2022
Publisher : Magister Kenotariatan Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55904/journal.v3i01.50

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A law of regional competitiveness has become important for a country. This issue is one of the eight important elements in national defense. This qualitative research applies focus group discussion and employ 21 participants to gather data. The result shows that the law that regulates the competitiveness is important to increase the life quality of the people.
Students’ and lecturers’ experiences in courses provided for the English thesis defense examinations Iskandar Abdul Samad; Siti Sarah Fitriani; Singhanat Nomnian; Syamsul Bahri Ys; Sofia Sofia
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 11, No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v11i1.33080

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Thesis Defense Examination (TDE) is an assessment that most undergraduate students around the world have to pass in order to graduate from universities. Some students can pass the examination satisfactorily, while others fail due to their poor performance. In the EFL general context, the issue of poor performance of undergraduate students in the TDE conducted in English is a piece of common knowledge among lecturers as the examiners and students as the examinees. Within the Indonesian context, this study aims at investigating students and lecturers’ experiences in Research Methodology (RM) (focusing on written competence) and Seminar on ELT (SoELT) (focusing on oral competence) courses, where the case was taken from the English Education Department of a public university located in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. By using a purposive sampling technique, we involved five students who have passed RM and SoELT, two lecturers who teach RM, and two lecturers who teach SoELT as the participants in this qualitative research. Interviews were employed to gather the data to address the investigation. We consulted Hyland (2004) for the analysis of the teaching and learning of written competence, and Alptekin (2002) to analyze the teaching and learning of oral competence in classroom activities. The results of the analysis show that there are matches and mismatches between what was experienced by the students and what the lecturers experienced. We also found that some activities in the courses hindered students from being competent in their performance in TDE.
VIRTUAL MEETINGS UNLEASHED: A JOURNEY TOWARDS LECTURERS' SATISFACTION IN ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS BASED LEARNING Sari, Novi Yulinda; Gani, Sofyan A; Samad, Iskandar Abdul
Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature Vol 18, No 1 (2023): October 2023
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lc.v18i1.46293

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While online learning has advantages, it also poses challenges, notably the lack of personal connection between educators and students, impacting the psychological aspect of learning. The pandemic period further highlighted issues like technological disparities and limited lecturers' competence in using learning applications, affecting the effectiveness of online education. Ensuring a quality educational experience is crucial. This study examines lecturers' satisfaction with videoconference-based virtual meeting applications in teaching-learning activities at a private college. Using a qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, the study explored lecturers' satisfaction. The findings indicate that while virtual meetings might not guarantee improvements in students' English skills, the lecturers were satisfied with the system's implementation. Collaborative teaching through virtual meetings balanced asynchronous learning with direct feedback, fostering class interaction and satisfying the urge for distance learning. The study sheds light on lecturers' satisfaction with virtual meeting applications, underscoring the need to address challenges to enhance online education's effectiveness and quality.
Cohesive Devices in EFL Students' Essays and Problems Encountered during Writing Zahara, Rita; Yusuf, Yunisrina Qismullah; Samad, Iskandar Abdul; Singh, Charanjit Kaur Swaran
Indonesian Research Journal in Education |IRJE| Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): IRJE |Indonesian Research Journal in Education|
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/irje.v7i1.23128

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The research investigated the cohesive devices used in EFL students' recount texts and the problems encountered during their writing. 33 high school students' essays were analyzed, and the students were interviewed. The findings showed that all five types of cohesive devices appeared in the students' writings, with reference the most, followed by a conjunction, lexical cohesion, ellipsis, and substitution the least. Three types of cohesive devices were identified as problematic to the students: conjunction, reference, and lexical cohesion. Four reasons were further found for the students' difficulty in using the cohesive devices: pure error, absence of knowledge, overuse, and lack of writing practice. These findings may give new insights for language teachers in the attempt to understand the causes that lead to cohesion problems in students' writing so that proper measures can be taken to address them and improve the quality of their writing generally.  
The Types and Causes of Anxiety in EFL Students during Proposal Seminar Presentations Achmad, Diana; Abdul Samad, Iskandar; Muslem, Asnawi; Qismullah Yusuf, Yunisrina; Siti Sarah Fitriani; Thara Hendri Safitri; Linville, Heather
Indonesian Research Journal in Education |IRJE| Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): IRJE |Indonesian Research Journal in Education
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/irje.v8i1.33682

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A proposal seminar presentation is one of the compulsory activities that university students must undertake before writing their thesis. This usually causes anxiety for students because they have to present their research proposals in front of lecturers as reviewers. Therefore, this study aims to identify the types and causes of speaking anxiety among English Education Department students at Universitas Syiah Kuala during their proposal seminar presentations. This study used a descriptive qualitative design in which questionnaires, interviews and observation were employed as research instruments. The data were collected from ten students who were presenting their research proposals. The analysis, involving percentages and transcript examination, revealed three types of speaking anxiety: test anxiety, communication apprehension, and fear of evaluation. Test anxiety emerged as the most prevalent type. Additionally, the study identified three primary factors contributing to speaking anxiety: fear of making mistakes, insufficient knowledge, and low self-confidence.
The implementation of English and Arabic practices at an Islamic bilingual boarding school Silviyanti, Tgk Maya; Yusuf, Yunisrina Qismullah; Samad, Iskandar Abdul; Mukminin, Amirul
Jurnal Cakrawala Pendidikan Vol 43, No 3 (2024): Cakrawala Pendidikan (October 2024)
Publisher : LPMPP Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/cp.v43i3.72204

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The study aims to identify challenges teachers and students face in this process at an Islamic bilingual middle boarding school in Aceh, Indonesia. The participants included 27 boarding school students, one English teacher, and one Arabic teacher. The collected data underwent analysis using the interactive analysis model, which involves data reduction, display, and verification. The analysis focuses on specific activities within five categories: (1) mufradat (vocabulary), (2) controlling language use, (3) muhadasah (conversational activities), (4) competition, and (5) cooperation. The findings revealed that not all specified activities were consistently carried out, with each category featuring three implemented activities: daily vocabulary memorization, language festivals, and the application of punishments. The interviews brought forth challenges such as teachers’ language proficiency limitations, students’ low motivation, and a tendency to use the Indonesian language when unsupervised. These insights provide valuable guidance for similar boarding institutions that implement comparable language programs.
Measuring Intercultural Sensitivity of English Language Students at a Higher Education Institution in Indonesia Weda, Sukardi; Atmowardoyo, Haryanto; Samad, Iskandar Abdul; Fitriani, Siti Sarah; Sakti, Andi Elsa Fadhilah
TRANS-KATA: Journal of Language, Literature, Culture and Education Vol. 2 No. 2 (2022): TRANS-KATA: Journal of Language, Literature, Culture, and Education
Publisher : TRANSBAHASA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54923/jllce.v2i2.41

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This study aims at measuring the intercultural sensitivity of English language students at a higher education institution in Makassar, Indonesia. The participants of the study were the first semester students of the English Literature Study Program from the Faculty of Languages and Literature, Universitas Negeri Makassar, who enrolled in the English Phonology course (N = 73, female = 61 (83.56%) and male = 12 (16.44%). The participants of the study were from the English Phonology course because the participants were from various ethnic group backgrounds. The instrument used for the study was Chen and Starosta’s Intercultural Sensitivity Scale (ISS) to explore the intercultural sensitivity of English language students. The findings reveal that the subjects enjoy interacting with people from different cultures. It was also found that: 1) The participants respected the values of people from different cultures, 2) They felt confident when interacting with people from different cultures, 3) They are pretty sure of themselves in interacting with people from different cultures, 4) They respect the values of people from different cultures, 5) They often give positive responses to their culturally different counterpart during their interaction.
Co-Authors A.A. Ketut Agung Cahyawan W Abdul Rivai Ras Aditya, Atika Adnan, Zifirdaus Ahmad Bustari Ahmad Nubli Gadeng Alfiandy Kamal Amirul Mukminin Andi Elsa Fadhilah Sakti Andi Elsa Fadhilah Sakti Andi Muhammad Irawan Andi Muhammad Irawan, Andi Muhammad Armia Armia Arthur Josias Simon Asnawi Muslem Asnawi Muslem Asnawi Muslem Asnawi Muslim Asnawi Muslim Bukhari Daud Bukhari Daud Burhan Nudin Burhansyah, Burhansyah Bustami Usman Bustami Usman Bustami Usman Bustami Usman, Bustami Chairina Nasir Chairina Nasir Chairun Nisak Chairun Nisak, Chairun Champion, Ibrahim Cut Aulia Makhsum Cut Indira Dwi Putri Cut Putro Humaira Cut Zuriana Dara Lufika, Raihan Daud, Bukhari Denni Iskandar Diana Achmad Diana Achmad Diana Achmad Dohra Fitrisia Dwi Rahayu Prasetyaningsih Dyah Erti Idawati, Dyah Erti Endah Anisa Rahma, Endah Anisa Endang Komariah Endang Komariah, Endang Ety Fahriani Fachrul Razi Fahmi Gunawan Fakhrul Rijal Fathu Rahman Fatmawati Firdani Firdani Firdaus Firman Firman Fitria, Shaumi Fitrisia, Dohra Gani, Azhar Abdul Gata Khumaira Hafrizal Hafrizal Halim, Abd Halim, Nur Mutmainna Haryanto Atmowardoyo Haryanto Atmowardoyo Haryanto Atmowardoyo, Haryanto Hendra Heriansyah Herman Rusli Hilda Delavari Ibrahim C.R. Champion Ibrahim Champion Ihsan Umraity Imam Al Farisyi Imam Al Farisyi Izzatul Rizki Izzatul Rizki Izziah, Izziah Khaira Maulidar Khairisman, Khairisman Khairunnisa Khairunnisa Khumaira, Gata Kismullah Abdul Muthalib Lidya Rahmah Linville, Heather Maghfirah Maghfirah Mahmud, Masrizal Masriyah Masriyah Masrizal Mahmud Mauliza, Riska Mawardi Muhammad Nur Mawardin Muhammad Said Maya Shafida Mera Intan Meta Keumala Moliatul Muslimah Muhammad Irvan Syawal Mukhlis Mukhlis Mursyida Mursyida Muslem, Asnawi Muslimah, Moliatul Muthalib, Kismullah Abdul Nanda Aspuri Nanda Marlina Abdul Samad Nanda Marlina Abdul Samad Nanda Marlina Samad Naulan Millatina Nidar Velayati Nira Erdiana Noor Rachmawaty Nour Ayouni Novalia Rizkanisa Novalia Rizkanisa Novalia Rizkanisa Novalia Rizkanisa, Novalia Nurkholish Umar Nurul Agustina Nurul Fajriah Patak, Andi Anto Putri Mareza Putri, Cut Indira Dwi Rahayu Ramadhani Rahmad Nuthihar Rahmah, Lidya Rahmat Firnanda Rahmiati Rahmiati Ramli Ramli Riadhul Marhamah Rifka Fani Syuhada Riska Mauliza Rita Zahara, Rita Rizka Mulya Phonna Rizki Ananda Rizki Ananda Rostina Taib Rusydi Rusydi Saiful Marhaban Saiful Saiful Sakti, Andi Elsa Fadhilah Samsul Bahri Ys Sari, Novi Yulinda Shaumi Fitria Silmawati Silmawati Silviiyanti, Tgk. Maya Silviyanti, Tgk Maya Singh, Charanjit Kaur Swaran Singhanat Nomnian Siti Maulia Rizki Siti Sarah Fitriani, Siti Sarah Sofia, Sofia Sofyan A Gani Sofyan A. Gani Sofyan A. Gani Sofyan A. Gani Sofyan A. Gani Sriayu Nahrisya Subhayni, Subhayni Sukardi Weda Sukardi Weda Sukardi Weda, Sukardi Syamsul Bahri Ys Syamsul Bahri Ys Syawal, Muhammad Irvan Tengku Maya Silviyanti Tengku Silvana Sinar Tgk. Maya Silviiyanti Thara Hendri Safitri Tri Wahyuni tri wahyuni Usman Kasim Usman, Bustami Velayati, Nidar Wardani Muhammad Nur Warsidi Yunisrina Q. Yusuf Yunita Dewi Wahyuni Zifirdaus Adnan Zulfadli A. Aziz