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The Effectiveness of Edmodo as E-learning in English Learning Practice Discussion at Indonesia Senior High School Putri Anjeli Kesuma; Andre Kasmara; Margaret Stevani
Journal on Education Vol 5 No 3 (2023): Journal on Education: Volume 5 Nomor 3 Tahun 2023
Publisher : Departement of Mathematics Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/joe.v5i3.1534

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This research aimed to find out the effectiveness of the use of social networking media Edmodo on class discussions on practical learning of English; and the relationship between the use of social networking media Edmodo and students’ participation in class discussions on practical learning of English. The sample of this research was 32 students of class XI in the 2022/2023 academic year of Kebangsaan senior high school Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. This research was an experimental research type using a factorial design, where the test variable (x1) was the use of Edmodo social media, the control variable (x2) was without the use of Edmodo social media, the dependent variable (y1) consisted of students’ participation in class discussion in the first simulation on practical English teaching materials (y1), and the second simulation on practical English teaching materials (y2). The results of the MANOVA test proved that the effectiveness of using discussion forums using Edmodo to increase students' English learning participation. As a result, there were differences in students’ participation in class discussions in the first simulation on English practice teaching material (y1), and the second simulation on English practice teaching material (y2) with those who did not take part in discussions on the social networking media Edmodo (x2).
Metode Distributed Practice Pada Phonic Dan Vocabulary Bagi Siswa Usia Dini Di Kecamatan Barus Jahe Tanah Karo Karisma Erikson Tarigan; Meikardo Samuel Prayuda; Margaret Stevani; Sumarlin Mangandar Marianus
Jurnal Pemberdayaan Sosial dan Teknologi Masyarakat Vol 2, No 2 (2022): Desember 2022
Publisher : Smart Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54314/jpstm.v2i2.1149

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Abstract:Matching phonemes (speech sounds) to graphemes (letters and letter combinations) was an important aspect of decoding (translating print to speech) and encoding (translating speech to print). However, most early childhood students did not receive explicit training in correspondence phonemography. Difficulties with accurate phoneme production and lack of understanding of sound symbol correspondences could make it difficult for students to: (1) identify pronunciation errors in general assessments and (2) provide a model of teaching English reading or provide remedial reading instructions. This community service examined the application of the distributed practice method in developing knowledge and phoneme-grapheme correspondence skills for early students. The sample of this study was 35 students aged 7-13 years in the village of semangat barusjahe tanah karo, North Sumatra. The test design consisting of pre-test and post-test was used to compare mass practice conditions (one 60 minute session) with conditionally distributed practice (four 15 minute sessions distributed over 4 weeks) to learn phonemes related to letters and letter combinations. The result of this community service was that students could improve their vocabulary and phonics skills orally and in writing by using English learning.Keyword : distributed practice; phonics and vocabulary; early childhood studentsAbstrak:Pencocokan fonem (bunyi ucapan) dengan grafem (huruf dan kombinasi huruf) adalah aspek penting dari decoding (menerjemahkan cetak ke ucapan) dan encoding (menerjemahkan ucapan untuk dicetak). Namun, siswa usia dini kebanyakan tidak menerima pelatihan eksplisit dalam fonemografi korespondensi. Kesulitan dengan produksi fonem yang akurat dan kurangnya pemahaman korespondensi simbol bunyi dapat menyulitkan siswa untuk: (1) mengidentifikasi kesalahan pengucapan pada penilaian umum dan (2) memberikan model pengajaran membaca bahasa Inggris. atau memberikan instruksi membaca remedial. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini meneliti penerapan metode distributed practice dalam pengembangan pengetahuan dan keterampilan korespondensi fonem-grafeme siswa usia dini. Sampel penelitian ini ialah 35 siswa pelajar usia 7-13 tahun di desa semangat barusjahe tanah karo, Sumatera Utara. Desain tes terdiri dari pre-test dan post-test digunakan untuk membandingkan kondisi latihan massal (satu sesi berdurasi 60 menit) dengan latihan terdistribusi kondisi (empat sesi berdurasi 15 menit yang didistribusikan selama 4 minggu) untuk belajar fonem terkait dengan huruf dan kombinasi huruf. Hasil pengabdian ini ialah siswa dapat meningkatkan keterampilan kosakata dan fonik secara lisan dan tulisan dengan menggunakan pembelajaran bahasa Inggris.Kata Kunci : distributed practice; phonic dan vocabulary; siswa usia dini
Analysis of Students’ Motivation in English Learning Difficulties of Sidikalang Methodist Private High School Fitriani Silaban; Putri Halimah; Margaret Stevani
Journal on Education Vol 5 No 3 (2023): Journal on Education: Volume 5 Nomor 3 Tahun 2023
Publisher : Departement of Mathematics Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/joe.v5i3.1770

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This research analyzed the difficulties in English learning of students at Sidikalang Methodist Private High School, Dairi regency. The focus of this research was to find out students’ difficulties in mastering English competence. This research used a classical and individual approach in collecting qualitative and quantitative data. The procedures used context, input, process, and product / CIPP - Evaluation Model for its benefits to improve teaching quality. The data were analyzed using the McDonough & McDonough Model, namely: (1) Exploration of both student learning processes and their results, (2) Analyzing the results of exploration through questionnaires and interviews with students, (3) Conducting peer-debriefing, namely interviews with other teachers related to the method, content of the syllabus, whether it was in accordance with the needs of students. The results showed that English learning was difficult for high school students because of: (1) Felt coerced, (2) Low mastery of basic concepts/intake, (3) Less of support from their environment, (4) Could not memorize information well, and (5) Had fewer opportunities to practice. In connection with these findings, it was suggested that English teachers and institutions should facilitate and provide high motivation for their students in English learning process.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING METHOD IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF 2013 CURRICULUM AT VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Widya Astriyanda; M. Raihan Afrizal; Margaret Stevani
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND SOCIAL RESEARCH Vol 6, No 1 (2023): February 2023
Publisher : Smart Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54314/jssr.v6i1.1138

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This study aimed to describe the initial conditions of learning in the application of the 2013 Curriculum and learning conditions after implementing problem-based learning. This research was part of the development of a problem-based learning model in implementing the 2013 curriculum. The sample in this study was 19 teachers who applied problem-based learning in implementing the 2013 curriculum at Vocational High School I Nur Hasanah, North Sumatra. Data was collected using a questionnaire technique through focused group discussion. Data analysis was carried out descriptively. The results of the first year's research showed that: (1) Problem-based learning had the potential to be applied in the implementation of the 2013 Curriculum in Vocational High Schools. Teacher readiness in implementing the 2013 Curriculum was included in the high category with an average price of 96.73 and an achievement score of 82%. The suitability of learning implementation in the application of the 2013 Curriculum was included in the high category with an average of 152.26 and an achievement score of 78%. Most of the teachers stated that problem-based learning was appropriate to be applied in every subject in the implementation of the 2013 Curriculum; (2) Problem-based learning was proven to be able to increase student competency in terms of abilities and attitudes.
PENGGUNAAN ELSA SPEAK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PUBLIC SPEAKING DAN PRONUNCIATION BAGI SISWA SMP BUDI MURNI 1 MEDAN Margaret Stevani; Joko Priono; Dicky Edwar Daulay; Saima Rambe
Community Development Journal : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): Volume 4 Nomor 2 Tahun 2023
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/cdj.v4i2.15551

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Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan public speaking dan pronunciation dalam bentuk latihan fonem, petunjuk fonetik, latihan intonasi, latihan tekanan suku kata, latihan irama, dan latihan dialog dengan menggunakan aplikasi ELSA Speak. Sampel yang dipilih ialah 30 siswa SMP Budi Murni 1 Medan dengan menggunakan metode eksperimental pre-test dan post-test. Data dianalisis secara kuantitatif yang menunjukkan terjadi peningkatan sebesar 42,32% dengan nilai pre-test ialah 41,12 dan nilai post-test ialah 73,21. Data dianalisis secara kualitatif menunjukkan perangkat lunak dalam pengajaran pengucapan bahasa Inggris bisa meningkatkan kinerja siswa dalam mengucapkan kata-kata bahasa Inggris, baik bunyi fonemik maupun bunyi fonetis. Siswa juga setuju bahwa ELSA Speak dapat meningkatkan kemandirian siswa dalam belajar kapan saja dan dimana saja dengan pemanfaatan teknologi dalam pendidikan.
TRANSITIVITY ANALYSIS OF SYSTEMIC FUNCTIONAL GRAMMAR ON INDONESIAN STATE SPEECH OF JOKO WIDODO Margaret Stevani; Karisma Erikson Tarigan; Meikardo Samuel Prayuda
Jurnal Education and Development Vol 11 No 3 (2023): Vol. 11 No.3.2023
Publisher : Institut Pendidikan Tapanuli Selatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37081/ed.v11i3.4932

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This research aimed to analyze the transitivity in political speech by using systemic functional grammar in each sentence. The data in this research were fragments of clauses which identified the type of transitivity (process, participant, and circumstance), logical meaning, and context of the situation while the source of the data was Jokowi's presidential campaign speech to his volunteer in the 2019 election. This research was carried out using recording and note-taking techniques. The result showed five types of process is used by Joko Widodo, such as material process, relational process, mental process, verbal process, and existential process. The material process in ideational metafunction was the most dominant with the choice of the word "work" as an interpretation of an invitation or call for volunteers to work even harder. Besides, the most dominant theme used in President Jokowi's speech text was the Marked Theme thematic structure, namely the thematic structure that was in the phrase that occupied the subject function indicated that Jokowi gave more emphasis on the things that were meant.
Optimizing Duolingo Application Usage to Improve Language Skills Among University Students Margaret Stevani
Jurnal Sipakatau: Inovasi Pengabdian Masyarakat Volume 1 Issue 2 Februari 2024: Jurnal Sipakatau
Publisher : PT. Lontara Digitech Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61220/jsipakatau.v1i2.244

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This community service implementation explores the optimization of Duolingo application usage to enhance language skills among university students. The study investigates the effectiveness of incorporating Duolingo into the language learning curriculum and its impact on students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities. The community service on aims to assess the application's role in fostering a more engaging and interactive language learning experience.  The study anticipates identifying the specific language skills that show improvement and gauging the overall satisfaction and motivation of students in utilizing Duolingo. In the implementation of this community service, utilized online methods through Zoom meetings to provide flexibility in terms of space and time, allowing greater accessibility for participating students.The findings aim to provide insights into the potential of leveraging technology, particularly the Duolingo application, as a supplementary tool for language education in a university setting. The conclusion a contribution to the ongoing discourse on innovative language teaching methods and their impact on the academic performance and language proficiency of university students.
Evaluating English Textbooks by Using Bloom’s Taxonomy to Analyze Reading Comprehension Question Stevani, Margaret; Tarigan, Karisma Erikson
SALEE: Study of Applied Linguistics and English Education Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : STAIN Sultan Abdurrahman Kepulauan Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35961/salee.v0i0.526

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The use of Bloom’s taxonomy to form knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and creation in choosing the type of reading test was to consider the role of higher and lower-order thinking skills in reading comprehension questions in English textbooks. The conceptual aspects of the reader's mental and visual response to the purpose of reading comprehension needs were the ability to generate new thoughts, separate ideas into parts, and judge the values of ideas by using appropriate criteria based on the text. This research contributed to the following questions: (1) the representation of Bloom’s taxonomy levels in English textbooks, and (2) the calculation of reading comprehension questions in each level of Bloom’s taxonomy. Using a qualitative approach with content analysis, the results showed that the types of reading comprehension questions could foster the student’s critical thinking regarding acquiring learning objectives in the English curriculum. Most of the question was focused on comprehension level (26%), knowledge/remember level (17%), application level (16%), synthesis level (14%), analysis level (13%), evaluation level (11%), and creation level (3%). By applying Bloom's taxonomy, English teachers were suggested to classify their instructional objectives and learning goals.
Connecting World Lexicons: Figurative Language’s Role in BBC News Listening for Intercultural Competence Stevani, Margaret
LETS: Journal of Linguistics and English Teaching Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): LETS: Journal of Linguistics and English Teaching Studies
Publisher : STAIN Majene

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46870/lets.v5i2.901

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This research investigated the dynamic relationship between figurative language and intercultural competence among university students engaged with BBC News broadcasts. The research focused on language acquisition and listening skills to explore how metaphors, similes, and idiomatic expressions could facilitate communication in diverse linguistic contexts. Guided by a constructivist model and serving in the dual roles of a United Nations ambassador and an English lecturer, the focus was on nurturing critical thinking and autonomous learning within a cohort of 23 English education students in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The primary objective was to emphasize the significance of English proficiency in fostering global partnerships. The findings revealed effective listening skill strategies, including selective attention, recalling prior knowledge, evaluating and repeating the phrases, and contextualization. These strategies yielded benefits such as cultural discovery, enhanced language comprehension, and empathy building. Observations emphasized the importance of background cultural knowledge, managing passage length, and addressing cultural competence topics. Understanding figurative language was essential for cultural students, enhancing creative thinking and fostering comprehensive global citizenship.
Instructional Observation of Positive Teacher Behavior Assessment Strategy in Elementary Classroom Activities Stevani, Margaret
International Journal of Language and Ubiquitous Learning Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Yayasan Pendidikan Islam Daarut Thufulah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/ijlul.v1i1.601

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Background. This study examined how positive teachers' behavior impacted young learners' engagement in elementary school. It focused on two main aspects: how well young learners followed instructions and how teachers delivered clear instructions during classroom activities. Purpose. The central question was whether observing positive teachers’ behaviors during instruction could boost young learners' participation.Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this research analyzed the structure of positive instructions, including direct commands, questions, statements, and clarification requests through observation and recording. This research involved 8 teachers from an International Elementary School in North Sumatra and 24 young learners. Method. To ensure the reliability of the findings, this research used content validity and inter-rater reliability. The results provided a specific measure for evaluating elementary teachers' instructional practices through observation. It highlighted their abilities to manage classroom transitions and provide clear guidance to young learners during activities that can positively impact their academic motivation. Results. This research conclude the constructive instruction of teachers in lesson teaching  by combining social, communication, and emotional regulation skills through by calculating young learners' participation scores.