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Students’ and Teachers' Perceptions on the Implementation of Skimming and Scanning Techniques for Reading Comprehension Khaeriyah, Nurul Khalizah; Sunra, La; Baa, Sultan
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 4, No 1, January (2025): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS UNM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v4i1, January.70942

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This study aims to explore students’ and teachers’ points of view on the implementation of skimming and scanning techniques for reading comprehension. This research used qualitative methods and the instrument used in collecting the data was an interview. The population of this research was the 12th grade of the students SMKN 3 Gowa academic year 2022/2023. The participants of the interview were 6 students and the English teachers. The result of data analysis showed that both students’ and teachers’ perceptions generally hold positive views towards skimming and scanning techniques as effective strategies for reading comprehension. Skimming was perceived as beneficial for quickly grasping the main idea of a text, while scanning was valued for efficiently locating specific information. Participants acknowledged the importance of these techniques in academic contexts and daily life. However, challenges were identified, including difficulties in applying skimming and scanning accurately, especially for complex texts. Students expressed a need for more guided practice and explicit instruction to improve their proficiency in these skills. Overall, the study underscores the significance of incorporating skimming and scanning techniques effectively into reading instruction. By addressing the identified challenges and providing targeted support, educators can enhance students' reading comprehension skills and empower them to navigate various texts with confidence.
The Influence of the School English Community on Students’ Speaking Ability at SMAN 1 Pinrang Hartawan, Hari; Muhayyang, Maemuna; Baa, Sultan
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 4, No 1, January (2025): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS UNM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v4i1, January.70933

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This study aims to find out whether or not the School English Community has any influence on the speaking abilities of students at SMAN 1 Pinrang. Employing a quantitative research method. The primary objective is to quantify the relationship between participation in the English community and improvements in students' speaking skills. A Likert scale questionnaire was administered to a sample of 20 students, comprising both active members of the English community and those not involved in the community. The speaking test measured variables such as accuracy, fluency, and comprehensibility. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics to determine the strength and significance of the relationship between engagement in the English community and speaking ability. The research results show that the English community influences student speaking ability. Students who were more involved in community activities exhibited higher levels of confidence, better fluency, more accurate vocabulary usage, and improved pronunciation compared to their peers who were not active in the community. It can be seen from the result of the speaking test that the average score of the students who joined the English community was a little bit higher than that of the students who did not. In conclusion, the English community can influence students’ speaking ability at SMAN 1 Pinrang.
The Effectiveness of Demonstration Method in Improving The Students Speaking Skills Payung, Aslinda Liling; Baa, Sultan; Asriati, Asriati
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 4, No 1: February (2025) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
Publisher : State University of Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v4i1.70896

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This pre-experimental research involved one class that was given special treatment. The purpose of this research is to find out how effective the demonstration method is in improving the speaking skills of students in the twelfth grade of Frater High School. This research involved Frater High School students who were in the twelfth grade. In this study, a group of students from class twelve (XII), consisting of 25 students, was randomly selected. Speaking tests before and after treatment are part of the data collection process. To compare test results, data collected from the oral speaking test was analyzed quantitatively using the IBM SPSS Version 26 program.. Using a paired sample t-test before and after the material. The analysis's findings indicate that the "very poor" category is represented by an average pre-test score of 34.40 and the "fairly good" category by an average post-test score of 68. The hypothesis t-test results indicate that the research's significance value is less than 000, or less than the 0.05 level of significance. According to the pretest and post-test results, which showed t-table 2.064, df 24, and p<000, the demonstration method significantly improved the speaking abilities of Frater High School twelfth grade students. Thus, it can be said that the Frater High School twelfth grade speaking skills are improving as a result of the demonstration method..Keywords: Demonstration Method, Speaking Skills.
ENGLISH TEACHERS TEACHING STRATEGIES AND STUDENT'S PERCEPTIONS ON THEIR TEACHERS’ STRATEGIES USED IN ONLINE LEARNING Syahrir, Masitha Syahrani; Jabu, Baso; Baa, Sultan
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 1, No 1 February (2022): Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
Publisher : State University of Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (480.969 KB) | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v1i1 August.36751

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The aims of this study were to find out the strategies used by English teachers during online learning at SMPN 1 Maros and to discover students’ perception to teacher teaching strategy used in online learning. The research design in this study was qualitative method and data collected through questionnaires and interviews. The subjects of this study were English teachers and students at SMPN 1 Maros. The sample of the questionnaire was 45 students were selected using technique purposive sampling and interviews of three English teachers and six students were taken using technique purposive sampling. The results of this study showed that (1) there were a number of strategies used by English teachers during online learning including using video media in the form of a link from YouTube, discuss and ask through application WhatsApp, using image media in the form of posters, gifts module, and through zoom meeting app. Next in arranged learning designs, all teachers did not involve student in the arrangement but they the one who composes and designs method learning that will used during the learning process teach, (2) there were a number of perception student to strategy teaching used by the teacher during online learning, among others, perception student show response positive to strategy teaching English teacher. English Teacher already very good in prepare and deliver Theory as well as enjoy the learning process though held online and the teacher has also supported with means adequate infrastructure.Keywords - Students perception, teaching strategy, online learning.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CORRECTIVE FEEDBACK IN WRITING CLASS FOR THE FIRST YEAR STUDENTS OF ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM Qirani, Restu Aulia; Baa, Sultan; Sofyan, Ryan Rayhana
JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy Vol 3, No 3, Nov (2024): JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/jtechlp.v4i1, March.71647

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This study aimed to explore the use of corrective feedback in writing classes for first-year students in the English Education Study Program at Universitas Negeri Makassar. Adopting a descriptive qualitative approach, the research involved first-year students as participants, with data collected through observations and interviews. The results showed that the implementation of corrective feedback was effective and positively influenced the writing classes, with participants sharing favorable opinions. The findings indicated that students had a positive perception of their lecturer’s corrective feedback in the writing class.
Exploring EFL Teachers’ Perception and Implementation of Project-Based Learning in the Context of the Merdeka Curriculum Irham, Muhammad; Mahmud, Murni; Baa, Sultan
International Journal of Language, Education, and Literature Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): July
Publisher : International Journal of Language, Education, and Literature

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This study aims to describe the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) method in teaching English as a foreign language at SMA Negeri 9 Wajo. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were obtained through observation and semi-structured interviews with English teachers who implemented PjBL. The results showed that the implementation of PjBL includes six main stages according to Delisle's model, namely: connecting the problem, developing the structure, visiting and reviewing the problem, producing the product, and conducting evaluation. Despite challenges such as limited time and facilities, teachers managed to actively engage students through contextualized and collaborative projects. This study concludes that PjBL is a relevant and effective approach in improving students' English language engagement and skills in the EFL classroom.
Developing EFL Junior Secondary School Students’ Narrative Writing Skill Using Brain Writing Model Hardianti, Andi Emy; Baa, Sultan
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i1.6744

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This research aimed to analyze: (1) the effectiveness of using the brain writing model in improving students' narrative writing skills. (2) EFL students’ perceptions on the use of brain writing model in improving their narrative writing skill. The method employed was quantitative, using a pre-experimental design consisting of a one-group pretest and posttest design. This research was conducted at SMPIT Al-Fatih Makassar academic year 2022/2023. The sampling technique used was random sampling with 18 students. Writing tests and questionnaires were utilized as research instruments. The data were analyzed using SPSS v.26. The findings revealed that brain writing model was effective in improving students' skill to write narrative texts. It was shown by the score of pre-test and post-test increased by 49%. The mean of pre-test score was 53.67, whereas the mean post-test score was 80.06. Next, N-Gain score from pre-test and post-test was 0.5632 and it was categorized as medium effective. Furthermore, the T value was 0.000 < 0.05 which mean significant. On the other side, post-test scores of students' narrative writing outcomes concluded that around 72% of students passed the minimum completeness criteria and 28% did not pass it. Besides, the other findings indicated that students showed positive perceptions related to benefits, interests, activities, and implementation on the use of brain writing model in improving narrative writing skill.
Improving Students’ Writing Skill in Descriptive Text by Using Roundtable Technique Fatmawati; Salija, Kisman; Baa, Sultan
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i1.6745

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This research, which is a quasi-experiment, sought to ascertain whether using the Roundtable technique actually helped students improve their ability to write descriptive texts as well as to ascertain the students' perceptions of the technique's effectiveness. Implementing the Roundtable technique is the independent variable in this study, and students' perspectives and their abilities to write descriptive texts are the dependent variables. The population of this study consists of all six classes of SMK Tiwikrama Mamuju, and the sample consisted of class X1 as the experiment class and class X2 as the control class, both of which included 28 students each. The research data were obtained by giving a learning achievement test on the description text material in the form of pre-test and post-test. The data analysis technique is by using the SPSS program, data percentages and tables. Based on the results of statistical analysis, P = 0.00 less than a = 0.05. It is means that the implementation of the Roundtable Technique has a significant effect on the writing skills of X1 students of SMK Tiwikrama Mamuju on the subject matter of descriptive text.
Using Padlet to Improve Students' Personal Letter-Writing Skills Ferawati, Nur; Baa, Sultan; Asma, Nurul
ETDC: Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review Vol. 1 No. 4 (2022): September
Publisher : Education and Talent Development Center Indonesia (ETDC Indonesia)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/ijrer.v1i4.353

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At the SMK level, mastery of English content involves four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students frequently struggle with the four language skills mentioned above when learning English. Up to 75% of students at SMK Maarif NU Doro Vocational School continue to perform below KKM. The author decided to explain the subject of the analysis of the student's abilities to produce personal letter texts since it really caught his or her attention. The goal to be achieved in this research is to improve students' ability to compose a personal letter text. The technique used in this research is to make observations and test student performance in the form of an online written test. The student scores from the evaluation of the written test in the first cycle were 15 students (62.5%) who had reached the KKM. In the assessment of product results in the form of writing a personal letter and then sending it via a Padlet, 23 students (95.8%) met the KKM. At the end of the cycle, on the summative test, as many as 20 (80.2%) students passed the summative test without doing any remedial. As suggested, the implementation of online learning activities using the Padlet link to improve students' ability to write texts in the form of personal letters.
The Role of Critical Reading Skill in Enhancing The Academic Competence of Law Students in The Context of International Law Ruing, Fentry Hernaningsi; Jabu, Baso; Baa, Sultan; Sakkir, Geminastiti
Ethical Lingua: Journal of Language Teaching and Literature Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025): Volume 12 No 1 April 2025
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/25409190.830

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Law students, especially those specializing in international law, encounter significant challenges regarding their critical reading abilities. Critical reading necessitates active engagement, compelling readers to think critically and employ various skills to identify key concepts, draw conclusions, make connections, anticipate purposes, analyze arguments, consider diverse perspectives, and evaluate ideas effectively. This research investigates the role of critical reading skills in enhancing the academic competence of law students within the context of international law. It employs a qualitative research design, utilizing case studies, interviews, and focus group discussions with fifth-semester students at the Faculty of Law, Muslim University of Indonesia. The findings reveal that critical reading skills significantly improve students' abilities to analyze complex legal texts, such as treaties and court decisions, by enabling them to identify key arguments, underlying biases, and contextual nuances. Structured frameworks, such as the SQ3R method and Legal Case-Based Reading (LCbR), are shown to foster deeper engagement with materials and facilitate the application of legal principles to real-world scenarios. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of exploring diverse perspectives, particularly those of marginalized groups, in enriching students' understanding of social and cultural implications. Ultimately, this research contributes to legal education reform by emphasizing the necessity of integrating critical reading skills into law curricula to better prepare students for the challenges of professional practice.