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Employing video-editing skill in designing materials for Speaking class Marisa Yoestara; Nyak Mutia Ismail
EnJourMe (English Journal of Merdeka) : Culture, Language, and Teaching of English Vol 7, No 2 (2022): December, 2022
Publisher : Universitas Merdeka Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26905/enjourme.v7i2.8817

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This study sought to prove whether there is an inclination in students’ ability before and after video-editing treatments.This study was carried out under the umbrella of quasi-experimental study as it involved one group pretes-posttest design. There were 13 students chosen through the procedure of total sampling. They were given a pretest to make 3 videos—3 minutes in duration each—in topic of Describing People, Inviting People, and Accepting and Refusing Invitation. Later, six treatments were given: three treatments of video-editing and three other were about material design. Afterwards, the post-test was essentially similar with pretest regarding the procedural means. The data were analyzed using SPSS 22 by employing the formula of normality test and Z-Score to perform hypothesis testing. The results uncovered that the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is consequently accepted because the rvalue obtained from the Z-Score is 2.63, which is higher than rtable= 0.47 (df=11, α=0.05, right tailed). Additionlly, the average score for the 13 samples before applying video editing procedures was 56.23, and after the treatments, this score incilned to be 79.Then in can be concuded that after obtaining the treatments, students' performance in terms of video editing abilities with reference to material design or speaking class has necessarily improved. The finding implies that it is best to train teacher and prospective teachers with video-editing ability to enable them design good and convenient teaching materials in the future where digital era has transmerged into all pedagogical aspects.DOI: 10.26905/enjourme.v7i2.8817
University students’ self-efficacy: A contributing factor in TOEFL performance Marisa Yoestara; Zaiyana Putri
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 6, No 1 (2019)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (323.456 KB) | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v6i1.12132

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Self-efficacy is one of the often-underestimated factors, which in fact, has an influence in determining human action. This study aims to find out the correlation between self-efficacy and the TOEFL performance of the students in two universities in Banda Aceh, namely Syiah Kuala University and Serambi Mekkah University. This study employed the correlational design to find out the correlation between the two main variables (self-efficacy and TOEFL performance). The sampling technique used in this study was the stratified sampling method with a total sample of 200 university students, both English, and Non-English majors. Furthermore, to collect the data, two instruments were used, namely the self-efficacy questionnaire and the TOEFL test. In analyzing the data, Pearson’s Correlation was used to find out the correlation. The result shows that there is a positive and low correlation between university students’ self-efficacy and their TOEFL performance (r=.249). Despite the correlation is low, self-efficacy is still considered to contribute to the TOEFL score. Therefore, it is suggested that TOEFL instructors consider the variable of self-efficacy in their teaching. Furthermore, it is expected that future research continues this study by enlarging the sample size in different levels of education and in different areas.
University students’ self-efficacy: A contributing factor in TOEFL performance Marisa Yoestara; Zaiyana Putri
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 6, No 1 (2019)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v6i1.12132

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Self-efficacy is one of the often-underestimated factors, which in fact, has an influence in determining human action. This study aims to find out the correlation between self-efficacy and the TOEFL performance of the students in two universities in Banda Aceh, namely Syiah Kuala University and Serambi Mekkah University. This study employed the correlational design to find out the correlation between the two main variables (self-efficacy and TOEFL performance). The sampling technique used in this study was the stratified sampling method with a total sample of 200 university students, both English, and Non-English majors. Furthermore, to collect the data, two instruments were used, namely the self-efficacy questionnaire and the TOEFL test. In analyzing the data, Pearson’s Correlation was used to find out the correlation. The result shows that there is a positive and low correlation between university students’ self-efficacy and their TOEFL performance (r=.249). Despite the correlation is low, self-efficacy is still considered to contribute to the TOEFL score. Therefore, it is suggested that TOEFL instructors consider the variable of self-efficacy in their teaching. Furthermore, it is expected that future research continues this study by enlarging the sample size in different levels of education and in different areas.
EFL Reading Comprehension Difficulties in Online Learning Fadlullah; Marisa Yoestara; Septhia Irnanda
Proceeding of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024): ICMR
Publisher : Universitas Serambi Mekkah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32672/picmr.v6i1.790

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This study aims to identify both linguistic and non-linguistic reading comprehension problems during online learning. This qualitative study used a descriptive design focusing on 18 of the fifth and seventh semester students from the English Education Department in the Teacher Training and Education Faculty in Serambi Mekah University. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire. The data was analyzed by using qualitative analysis to explore the students’ reading comprehension difficulties during online learning. The results indicated that the students experienced the most reading problems in the areas of facilities (69.46%). This means the participants considered it as the most frequent problems that interfered with their reading comprehension during online learning.
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION OF DIGITAL LEARNING AND E-LEARNING TRAINING Zaiyana Putri; Marisa Yoestara; Munawir Munawir
Jurnal Visipena Vol 14 No 2 (2023)
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian (LP2M) STKIP Bina Bangsa Getsempena

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46244/visipena.v14i2.2531

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persepsi guru-guru sekolah menengah atas di SMA N 1 Bandar Baru, Pidie Jaya, Aceh, Indonesia mengenai efektivitas kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) yang diberikan oleh Universitas Serambi Mekkah dengan topik efektivitas penggunaan e-learning dalam proses belajar mengajar. Kegiatan ini dirancang khusus untuk melatih para guru dalam menggunakan media pembelajaran digital dan E-learning yang merupakan sebuah pendekatan yang diamanatkan oleh pemerintah guna meningkatkan kualitas dan hasil belajar. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif yang melibatkan 16 guru dari berbagai mata pelajaran di sekolah tersebut. Dalam mengumpulkan persepsi guru, kuesioner terbuka dibagikan kepada para guru, dan semua data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan menggunakan persentase untuk menilai efektivitas pelatihan yang diberikan. Temuan studi menunjukkan bahwa para guru menanggapi pelatihan secara positif. Mereka juga menyatakan bahwa kegiatan pelatihan dianggap efektif dalam meningkatkan penguasaan digital dan memungkinkan para guru untuk mengintegrasikan teknologi ke dalam praktik mengajar mereka, sejalan dengan tuntutan sistem pendidikan yang berkembang di Indonesia. Oleh karena itu, pelatihan terkait teknologi harus dilakukan secara kontinyu agar guru dapat menguasai teknologi dan senantiasa update dengan perkebangan jaman.AbstractThis study aimed to investigate the perceptions of senior high school teachers at SMA N 1 Bandar Baru, Pidie Jaya, Aceh, Indonesia regarding the effectiveness of Stimulus Community Service activities (PKMs) provided by the University of Serambi Mekkah under the topic the effectiveness of using e-learning in the teaching and learning process. These activities were specifically designed to train teachers in using digital learning media and E-learning which is one of the approaches mandated by the government in order to improve learning qualities and learning outcomes. This research employed a descriptive approach involving 16 teachers from various subjects at the school. In collecting teachers’ perceptions, an open-ended questionnaire was distributed to the teachers, and all the obtained data was analyzed using percentages to assess the effectiveness of the training provided. The study's findings indicate that teachers responded positively to the training. They further claimed that the training activities were perceived as effective in enhancing digital mastery and enabling teachers to integrate technology into their teaching practices, aligning with the growing demands of the educational system in Indonesia. Therefore, relevant educational technology teachers’ training should be continuously conducted in order to assist teacher in mastering technology and keep them updated with the era development.
COMPARING LEXICAL DENSITY IN TEACHER TALKS: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND HIGHER EDUCATION LEVEL Ismail, Nyak Mutia; Yoestara, Marisa; Jamilah, Sitti
LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching Vol 26, No 1 (2023): April 2023
Publisher : English Education Study Programme of Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/llt.v26i1.4971

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Teacher talk must be specific, clear, concise, and comprehensible for students as the target interlocutors. This study aimed to characterize lexical density in teacher talks of elementary school teachers and university lecturers during teaching. A qualitative descriptive technique was used involving lexico-grammar analysis from an SFL perspective. The subjects of this study were three elementary school teachers (6th-grade teachers) and three university lecturers (English lecturers) who were voluntarily recorded during their teaching time; once for each. Hence, the object of this study is the transcriptions of teacher talks from these six research subjects which were then analyzed using documentation techniques of data analysis namely selection, categorization, classification, identification, and verification. The results show that the lexical density used in elementary school teacher talk is 42.65% (low) and that one employed at the university level is 36.76% (low). Unexpectedly, the rate for elementary school is somewhat higher than that for the university level. This case appears to have an intervening aspect because the elementary school is an international school. It is learned that an educational institution—regardless of its level—with a distinct learning target would certainly influence the lexical density employed in the teachers’ spoken discourse during classes.
An Analysis of Intermediate Level Speaking Students’ Perception of Cake Application for Speaking Skill Improvement Ridhallah, Rizky; Yoestara, Marisa; Faudi, Faudi
IJELR: International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion Vol 6, No 1 (2024): May
Publisher : Universitas Teuku Umar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/ijelr.v6i1.8586

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This study aimed to explore students' perception of the Cake application's effectiveness in enhancing their speaking skills. Using a descriptive qualitative method, the researcher surveyed 14 students from Serambi Mekkah University's English Education program. A structured questionnaire with 20 questions gathered data on the participants' experiences and improvements resulting from using Cake. The analysis revealed that 93.69% of intermediate-level students believed Cake significantly improved their speaking skills. These findings establish Cake as a valuable Mobile-Assisted Language Learning tool for intermediate-level students, fostering confidence and fluency in spoken English. The study's implications highlight the importance of incorporating technology-enhanced language learning tools like Cake into educational programs. Educators and curriculum developers can benefit from these insights when designing language learning strategies. In conclusion, this research confirms the positive perception of students towards Cake's impact on speaking skills. The study supports the effectiveness of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning tools like Cake in enhancing language proficiency among intermediate-level students. Further research in this area can contribute to the advancement of language learning methodologies.
A study on enhancing EFL students vocabulary proficiency via TikTok Usman, Muhammad; Yoestara, Marisa; Rizal, Muhammad; Nurjannah, Cut; Mohamed, Noorul Azra
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 11, No 3 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v11i3.38472

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TikTok can be used for many purposes, including for mastering English vocabulary. This study aims to determine the improvement of EFL students English vocabulary ability after being taught vocabulary using TikTok videos. This study used a quasi-experimental design with a total of 178 Grade VII EFL students from a state junior high school in northern Sumatra. In this study, the sample consisted of two groups, totaling 61 students, which were then divided into two groups: the experimental group and control group. In collecting the data, the researchers conducted vocabulary tests in both the pre- and post-tests. The results revealed that the students average pre-test score in the experimental group was 66.44, while the average of the students pre-test scores in the control group was 65.77, indicating similar initial achievements. However, the mean post-test score of the experimental group after being taught vocabulary using TikTok videos remarkably increased to 91.39, while the mean post-test score of the control group was 79.99. Furthermore, the SPSS result also showed that the t-score of the post-test in the experimental and control groups was 5.83, at the 5% level of significance (= 0.05), which was out of the limits of 1.96 and 1.96. Therefore, the acceptance of the alternative hypothesis suggests that teaching vocabulary through the TikTok application has a significant positive impact on vocabulary proficiency. Therefore, EFL teachers are encouraged to selectively incorporate TikTok videos into their vocabulary teaching approaches.
The Effectiveness of Watching Movies Using English Subtitles in Teaching Vocabulary Firmansyah, Imam; Irnanda, Septhia; Yoestara, Marisa
IC-ITECHS Vol 5 No 1 (2024): IC-ITECHS
Publisher : LPPM STIKI Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32664/ic-itechs.v5i1.1602

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This study assesses the effectiveness of using movies with English subtitles for teaching vocabulary. Experimental research refers to a method in which one explores variables for their causing effect through manipulation and observes the impact on another variable. The present study was conducted experimentally with SMPN 1 Peukan Bada grade VIII students. The study's sample consists of 57 students divided into two classes: one, VIII 5, as an experimental class in which the movies were shown with subtitles in English, and the other, VIII 7, as a control class where the movie was presented without subtitles. Data has been collected in the form of pre-and post-tests to measure the improvement in vocabulary acquisition by students. The average of pre-tests was 58 for the experimental and 56 for the control classes. It was observed that the experimental class had a steep increase in their vocabulary score as compared to the control class. The mean post-test score of the experimental class was 90 while the average of the control class climbed up to 76. Data were analyzed using both independent t-tests and paired t-tests to determine the significance of differences between the two groups by SPSS. The results of the statistical analysis indicated that there was indeed a significant difference between the two classes, with the p-value less than <0.001. Therefore, it would be proper to conclude that the use of English subtitles while watching movies effectively enhances vocabulary acquisition for students.
The Development of Learning Environment Based on Learning Materials in EFL Speaking Class Ismail, Nyak Mutia; Yoestara, Marisa
JL3T (Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Language Teaching) Vol 8 No 2 (2022): JL3T Vol. VIII No.2 2022
Publisher : UPT. Pengembangan Bahasa IAIN Zawiyah Cot Kala Langsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32505/jl3t.v8i2.4258

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Learning materials have essential roles in building learning environment—whether it becomes learner-centered, knowledge-centered, or assessment-centered. This study sought the trend of learning material development in basic speaking class. This study was qualitative in nature where the data quality was the key point measurement for further steps in finding the answer(s) to the research question. The data source was materials used for 14 meetings of Basic Conversation class. While the subject of this study was these materials, the object was the material criteria categorized based on Bransford’s et al. (2001) representation about learning material development in a classroom. The data analysis employed interactive analysis undergoing three steps which were data reduction, data display, and data verification. The results show that learner-centeredness was majorly developed in Meeting 2, Meeting 4, Meeting 5, Meeting 8, Meeting 9, and Meeting 10; knowledge-centeredness was majorly developed in Meeting 3, Meeting 6, and Meeting 7; and assessment-centeredness was majorly developed in Meeting 6 and Meeting 7. It is concluded that, first, the learning materials used for Basic Conversation class generally developed learner-centered environment as the focus was students’ interest and their background knowledge. Secondly, the materials also accentuated on knowledge-centeredness, though not as much as the first result. Last, there was also slight but still substantial development of assessment-centered environment. It implies that there can be found ample balance between these three types of learning centeredness to promote good learning environment.