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STUDENT’S STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING ANXIETY IN SPEAKING ENGLISH Gantina, Audi; Rustandi, Andi; Rachmawati, Etika
UC Journal: ELT, Linguistics and Literature Journal Vol 4, No 2 (2023): November 2023
Publisher : Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/uc.v4i2.6424

Speaking is a communication activity that permits people to communicate verbally while using nonverbal cues from their bodies. Many students experience anxiety before speaking in front of a class, especially in English. The writer used five previous studies in this research. The purpose of this study is to identify the strategies and issues that students at Islamic Junior High School in Ciamis use to reduce anxiety when speaking English. This study used Likert scale instruments. This study used a qualitative approach, and for the design, it used a case study with 20 respondents. Meanwhile, the data of this study were analyzed by using descriptive statistics. Therefore, the writer proposes to study the causes of students' anxiety in English speaking and teachers' ways to alleviate anxiety in the classroom in the context of Indonesian TEFL. The study attempts to analyze "Students' Strategies for Reducing Speaking Anxiety in English". The result of this study overall shows that students felt fear in speaking English because of a lack of understanding of vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar, The strategies they used are clustered around preparation, i.e., multiple speaking exercises.

Teacher Barriers in Utilizing Google Meet in Speaking Class Inayatillah, Iin; Rachmawati, Etika; Tarwana, Wawan
Journal of English Education Program (JEEP) Vol 11, No 2 (2024): Journal of English Education Program (JEEP)
Publisher : Universitas Galuh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25157/(jeep).v11i2.15550

E-learning developments are almost relevant with the use of current famous learning technology like Google Meet which can be recommended to build communication between teachers and students. This research was carried out to find out how the teacher utilizes Google Meet and reveals the teacher’s barriers to practicing Google Meet in speaking class. This research adopted a qualitative case study and with online classroom observation and semi-structured interviews as the instruments of the study. Research participants embraced in this research were an English teacher and fifteen students of class 1B in the first semester of an English education department at a University in Ciamis. In processing the data of online classroom observation, the researcher classified and interpreted the classroom observation data. Then, the interview data were transcribed, translated it into English, analyzed, interpreted, and concluded. The findings showed that there were three key elements of the present research. First, Google Meet is beneficial in online learning. Second, Google Meet provided several advanced features that were simple to use. Third, the teacher had some troubles in using Google Meet including bad internet connection, student’ gadget error, and students’ distracted in learning.

Total Physical Response (TPR) Method in Teaching English Classroom Interaction for Young Learners Jayanti, Sri; Rachmawati, Etika
Journal of English Education Program (JEEP) Vol 12, No 1 (2025): Journal of English Education Program (JEEP)
Publisher : Universitas Galuh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25157/(jeep).v12i1.17390

This paper focused on the TPR method as a learning media for English as a foreign language to young learners. This study was designed to investigate the teachers’ experience in using the TPR method as a means of teaching English to young learners. The research design of this study was a narrative inquiry and the participant of this study was an English teacher at one of the non-formal education institutions in Ciamis. The subject of this research were students and an English teacher in non-formal education Ciamis. The data collection included classroom observation and semi-structured interviews. The results of the study found that the TPR method had a positive influence as a means of learning English as a foreign language, particularly when the teacher teaches vocabulary. From the five-question indicators, it can be concluded that the TPR method is also quite effective to be applied as a learning medium for young learners since young learners have a good memory to input the vocabulary that is being taught. Moreover, it is easier for the teacher to provide learning students’ enthusiasm for learning clearly appears that makes the class not boring.

BIMBEL BAHASA INGGRIS GRATIS BAGI ANAK-ANAK SEKOLAH DI RUMAH LITERASI BANJAR MENGGUNAKAN SMARTPHONE DI ERA KEBIASAAN BARU PANDEMI COVID-19 Rohayati, Dedeh; Febriani, R Bunga; Rachmawati, Etika
Journal of Empowerment Community Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Maret 2025
Publisher : Universitas Perjuangan Tasikmalaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36423/jec.v7i1.836

Bimbel Bahasa Inggris gratis tanpa mengurangi kuaitas pembelajarannya sangat didambakan bagi masyarakat di era kebiasaan baru pandemic Covid-19. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilakukan untuk memberikan bimbingan belajar Bahasa Inggris bagi anak-anak sekolah di Rumah Literasi Banjar menggunakan Smartphone. Pelaksanaan bimbingan belajar ini dilakukan selama 4 kali pertemuan setiap hari Ahad/ Minggu selama bulan puasa Ramadan 1442 H atau dari tanggal 18 April sampai 9 Mei 2021. Sumber data pengabdian ini diperoleh melalui dairy journal, dokumentasi video (observasi), dan wawancara yang diuraikan secara deskriptif. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini menunjukkan bahwa penguasaan vocabulary anak-anak sekolah tingkat TK mengalami peningkatan jumlah kosakata sebesar 87%; dan anak-anak sekolah tingkat SD sebesar 85%. Sedangkan anak-anak tingkat SMP mengalami peningkatan penguasaan Degree of comparison sebesar 80%; dan anak-anak tingkat SMA sebesar 70% dalam penguasaan jenis-jenis tensis. Selain itu, kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini telah mendapat respon positif karena bimbingan belajar Bahasa Inggris gratis memberikan pengalaman yang berharga bagi anak-anak sekolah dari tingkat Taman Kanak-Kanak (TK) hingga SMA. Kegiatan pengabdian semacam ini selayaknya dilakukan secara berksinambungan dan tentu saja dilakukan dengan mempertimbangkan berbagai sudut pandang keilmuwan. Kata kunci: Bahasa Inggris, bimbingan belajar.

The use of ice-breaking to overcome students’ speaking anxiety Restianti, Reska; Rachmawati, Etika; Sugiarto, Bambang Ruby
Journal of English Education Program (JEEP) Vol 12, No 2 (2025): Journal of English Education Program (JEEP)
Publisher : Universitas Galuh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25157/(jeep).v12i2.15251

Speaking anxiety is the fear felt by students when speaking English. There are several ways that teachers can deal with student speaking anxiety. One of them is by using ice-breaking which can be done at the beginning, middle, or end of the lesson. This study was conducted to find out how teacher use ice breaking and students’ perceptions about ice breaking in overcoming speaking anxiety. The aim of this study is to find out whether ice breaking can really reduce speaking anxiety felt by students. This study used qualitative method and case study as research design. The participants in this study are one English teacher and 29 students at vocational high school in Ciamis. The data collection used interview and closed-ended questionnaire. The findings of this study are that ice breaking can reduce speaking anxiety experienced by students in the learning process, but has not been able to improve students' public speaking and self-confidence. It can be concluded that ice breaking has a positive impact on the teaching and learning process.

Pre-Service EFL Teachers’ Anxiety in Teaching English Speaking Skills Fitriani, Indah; Rachmawati, Etika; Faridah, Didih
Journal of English Education Program (JEEP) Vol 12, No 2 (2025): Journal of English Education Program (JEEP)
Publisher : Universitas Galuh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25157/(jeep).v12i2.19345

This study discusses pre-service EFL teachers’ anxiety in teaching English speaking skills focusing on the strategies to reduce the anxiety and how it affects the quality of teaching. The qualitative case study is conducted in a University in Ciamis involving 23 pre-service EFL teachers. Questionnaires were used to gather the data. The first result reveals that pre-service EFL teachers need to implement some strategies to motivate students and reduce anxiety in teaching English as a foreign language. Meanwhile, the second result shows that pre-service EFL teachers’ were mentally anxious related to all teaching English speaking skills activities, but for most of them, it did not really diminish their confidence while performing in front of class. Promoting learning activities without excessive pressure, emphasizing language importance, evaluating errors, and maintaining ethical conduct can reduce anxiety in teaching English speaking skills as pre-service teachers. For future researchers, the writer suggests they investigate the anxiety of pre-service EFL teachers assisted with psychologists to find a better solution.

BIMBEL BAHASA INGGRIS GRATIS BAGI ANAK-ANAK SEKOLAH DI RUMAH LITERASI BANJAR MENGGUNAKAN SMARTPHONE DI ERA KEBIASAAN BARU PANDEMI COVID-19 Rohayati, Dedeh; Febriani, R Bunga; Rachmawati, Etika
Journal of Empowerment Community Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Maret 2025
Publisher : Universitas Perjuangan Tasikmalaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36423/jec.v7i1.836

Bimbel Bahasa Inggris gratis tanpa mengurangi kuaitas pembelajarannya sangat didambakan bagi masyarakat di era kebiasaan baru pandemic Covid-19. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilakukan untuk memberikan bimbingan belajar Bahasa Inggris bagi anak-anak sekolah di Rumah Literasi Banjar menggunakan Smartphone. Pelaksanaan bimbingan belajar ini dilakukan selama 4 kali pertemuan setiap hari Ahad/ Minggu selama bulan puasa Ramadan 1442 H atau dari tanggal 18 April sampai 9 Mei 2021. Sumber data pengabdian ini diperoleh melalui dairy journal, dokumentasi video (observasi), dan wawancara yang diuraikan secara deskriptif. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini menunjukkan bahwa penguasaan vocabulary anak-anak sekolah tingkat TK mengalami peningkatan jumlah kosakata sebesar 87%; dan anak-anak sekolah tingkat SD sebesar 85%. Sedangkan anak-anak tingkat SMP mengalami peningkatan penguasaan Degree of comparison sebesar 80%; dan anak-anak tingkat SMA sebesar 70% dalam penguasaan jenis-jenis tensis. Selain itu, kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini telah mendapat respon positif karena bimbingan belajar Bahasa Inggris gratis memberikan pengalaman yang berharga bagi anak-anak sekolah dari tingkat Taman Kanak-Kanak (TK) hingga SMA. Kegiatan pengabdian semacam ini selayaknya dilakukan secara berksinambungan dan tentu saja dilakukan dengan mempertimbangkan berbagai sudut pandang keilmuwan. Kata kunci: Bahasa Inggris, bimbingan belajar.

Teachers' Strategies In Developing Students' Critical Thinking And Critical Reading: Strategi Guru Dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Membaca Kritis Dan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Hakim, Lystiana Nurhayat; Rachmawati, Etika; Purwaningsih, Sundari
Pedagogia : Jurnal Pendidikan Vol. 10 No. 1 (2021): February
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/pedagogia.v10i1.1036

Critical thinking in the education of Indonesia has not been well socialized; students also tend to accept information without evaluating it first and change ideas uncritically. This case is very detrimental. Therefore, teacher plays an important role in developing stu- dents' critical thinking and critical reading ability. The puropse of this study is to find out teachers' strategies in improving students' critical thinking and critical reading ability. This study used qualitative research design, interview and questionaire was used asa research instruments in this study. The results of this study shows strategies used by the teacher are asking open-ended questions, restate and clarify the meaning of a few sentences from the text, and use small group discussions with specific tasks assigned. In short, the teachers' understanding of critical reading and critical thinking is low, their strategy in improving students' critical reading is also limited.

Voicing the Students' Need of English Vocabulary English for Specific Purposes in Vocational High School Maulani, Dwi Siska; Friatin, Lilies Youlia; Rachmawati, Etika
Journal of Education, Language Innovation, and Applied Linguistics Vol 1, No 1 (2022): JELITA: Journal of Education, Language Innovation, and Applied Linguistics
Publisher : Universitas Siliwangi

The goal of this study was to identify the English vocabulary requirements for agriculture students. The purpose of this study is to find out what students think about the importance of English vocabulary for agriculture students. The qualitative case study design was used in this investigation. This study was undertaken at a Tasikmalaya vocational school with a horticulture major. The researchers employed an open-ended questionnaire to collect data from twenty-one participants, including one English teacher and twenty agricultural students in the horticulture major. The researcher evaluated and interpreted the results of the open-ended questionnaire. When conducting analysis, the researcher assigns a code to each participant's response, organizes the data, and finally obtains the questionnaire's conclusion. The findings of an open-ended questionnaire based on students’ perceptions revealed that agricultural vocabulary is important for some areas, such as English for agriculturists, animal breeders, and in some fields of agriculture, such as cultivating the plants, care the plants, agricultural equipment, or scientific names of plants because learning English vocabulary can increase students' knowledge, particularly specific vocabulary, as well as learning English vocabulary for ag. Finally, the researchers make recommendations on how to better meet the demands of vocational students, particularly in terms of the English vocabulary required of agriculture students. Keywords: English for Specific Purposes; English Vocabulary; Voicing; Students’ Need; Vocational High School.

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