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ENHANCING STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING TEXT USING GROUP INVESTIGATION METHOD Jenny Ika Misela; Mahendra Puji Permana Aji
Pedagogic Research-Applied Literacy Journal Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): Volume 2 Number 3 May - July 2025
Publisher : Suluh Adiluhung Publisher (SAPub)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70574/cdrwjj55

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Writing is considered by students as a difficult skill to study. They do not realize that communication can be transferred through writing. Consequently, they write without purpose and in disorder way. They only write what is inside their head down in the paper and ignore what their purpose is, its grammatical and vocabulary use. Group Investigation (GI) is an organizational approach that allows a class to work actively and collaboratively in small groups and enables students to take an active role in determining their own learning goals and processes. GI is interesting so that the students will feel the new atmosphere in classroom and they are interested in learning writing. This study aims to investigate the implementation of GI to enhance the students’ writing ability. This study was conducted by using classroom action research that has two cycles within. The subject of the research was the students of eleventh year SMKN 2 Kediri which consisted of 35 students. The instruments of collecting data were quantitative (writing test) and qualitative data (observation sheet, and field notes).  Questionnaire and interview being used by the researcher to know deeply the problem faced by the students then she analyzed them to find the appropriate method. They could follow the writing process from (1) topic selection, (2) cooperative planning, (3) implementation, (4) analysis and synthesis, (5) presentation of final project, and (6) evaluation. Based on the writing test scores, the students’ score kept improving in every test. In the pre-liminary study, there were only 43% of the students who passed the minimum standard score. After giving treatment to the students using GI, there was an enhancement towards the students writing. 91% of the students passed the test in cycle 1 and 100% of the students passed the test in cycle 2. Based on the observation sheet and field notes, it was found that the learning process of writing ran well. The students can be more active in group work, and they can follow the process of writing well-ordered by implementing the steps of GI. The result of the research showed that GI method could enhance students’ achievement in writing instruction text. It was suggested to modify and make the GI method to be more interesting and suitable towards the skill and topic of the study.
Using YouTube Video to Improve Students’ Speaking Skill at Eleventh of SMA Wahidiyah Gumukmas Jember Jenny Ika Misela; Mahendra Puji Permana Aji
Journal of Scientific Research, Education, and Technology (JSRET) Vol. 2 No. 3 (2023): Vol. 2 No. 3 2023
Publisher : Kirana Publisher (KNPub)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58526/jsret.v2i3.232

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This research was direction to improve students’ speaking skill though YouTube Video and to know how the implementation of the technique improving students’ speaking skill in English speaking. This research was accomplished at Eleventh of SMA Wahidiyah Gumukmas Jember in which consisted of 4 students as respondent. To solve students’ problem in teaching learning English especially in speaking skill, the researcher applied Classroom Action Research (CAR) designed by Burns which consisted of four phases; planning, acting, observing and reflecting, on each cycle. There were two kinds of data gained in this study; qualitative and quantitative data. The qualitative data can derive from the observation, fieldnote and interview. Meanwhile, the quantitative data can derive from the pre-test and post-test. The result of this study showed that the implementation of YouTube Video to improve students’ speaking skill was successful. It was proven by the data that were collected from this study. The qualitative data showed improvement of the students’ motivation, interest and confident to speaking English after the implementation of YouTube Video as media. The result of the test showed improvements in students’ speaking score. In pre-test, there was no one students 0% who pass the minimum mastery criterion KKM out of 4 students which the mean score was only 55. Then, in post-test for cycle I, the percentage of students who passed the minimum mastery criterion KKM improve to 50% or 2 out of 4 students passed the minimum mastery criterion KKM with 70 as the mean score. Next, in post-test for cycle II, the mean score was 82. The result of the test shows significant improvement where 100% of the students could achieve the score above the minimum criterion which at least 75. Based on the result above, YouTube Video may be concluded successfully improve students’ speaking skill.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PANCASILA STUDENT PROFILE STRENGTHENING PROGRAM FOR THE INDEPENDENCE OF CHILDREN AGED 5-6 YEARS IN KINDERGARTEN TRISULA 1 Mahendra Puji Permana Aji; Yoyok Febrijanto
Pedagogic Research-Applied Literacy Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Volume 1 Number 1 January 2024
Publisher : Suluh Adiluhung Publisher (SAPub)

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Independence is a character that is important to develop in every human being from an early age, because independence is an ability related to the skill to make decisions about everything related to personal activities and needs. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods and data is generated through observation, interviews, and documentation. The aim of this research is to determine the implementation of the program to strengthen the profile of Pancasila students for the independence of children aged 5-6 years. Based on the research results, it was concluded that by strengthening the profile of Pancasila students, children's independence increased, not only the aspect of independence but other aspects also increased, this is because children not only carry out and complete projects, but children also take part in providing ideas and ideas. about what activities the child wants in the project that will be held. So that children can express their ideas into something real and will also carry out activities according to their wishes and interests. These things can certainly improve aspects of development in children, one of which is the aspect of independence.
ROADBLOCKS TO PROFICIENCY: TOEFL READING COMPREHENSION CHALLENGES FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Agung Wicaksono; Sulistyani Sulistyani; Suhartono; Khoiriyah; Mahendra Puji Permana Aji
JEELL (Journal of English Education, Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 12 No. 3 (2025): JEELL Volume 12 Number 3 Oktober 2025
Publisher : LPPM Universitas PGRI Jombang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32682/jeell.v12i3.90

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This research examines the challenges university students encounter in the TOEFL reading comprehension section driven by low TOEFL proficiency among students. using a qualitative approach, the study identifies key difficulties learners face and the factors behind these struggles. data were gathered through questionnaires administered to 35 English language Education undergraduates at the University of Nusantara PGRI Kediri in East java, Indonesia. The questionnaire data were analyzed through cleaning, organizing, and interpreting responses to extract meaningful insights. The analysis of the responses revealed common obstacles, such as insufficient vocabulary, trouble with complex sentence structures, ineffective reading strategies, poor time management, and limited exposure to academic texts. Additionally, students cited anxiety and low confidence as psychological hurdles impacting their performance. The results indicate that both language proficiency and test-taking strategies significantly influence students' success in TOEFL reading comprehension. The study emphasizes the importance of modifying reading instruction to enhance academic reading skills and test preparation strategies, thereby better preparing students for standardized English proficiency exams. 
EDMODO VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN TEACHING ENGLISH Aji, Mahendra Puji Permana
English Education:Journal of English Teaching and Research Vol 1 No 1 (2016): English Education
Publisher : Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (230.412 KB) | DOI: 10.29407/jetar.v1i1.257

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In recent years, the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), especially the internet, in teaching and learning process becomes an essential part of the teachers’ duties. As a teacher, we should be able to integrate the internet in teaching and learning process and purpose of this new medium as potential source to our students to improve their English competence. One of the internet facilities is Edmodo. It refers to as with any social network, can be used as a place to post and critique work, facilitate collaboration, and post creative material for an audience. The activities are not only focused on the students and teacher, but also the parents too. Parents can also view this Edmodo, either under their child's username or they may create their own account. Drawing from author’s experience in integrating Edmodo into his class for first and third year’s students of English Study Program, University of Nusantara PGRI Kediri, this paper attempts to demonstrate some potential uses of Edmodo in teaching learning process. Some pedagogical implications are further discussed. Using these Edmodo,it is expected that students will develop their English skills as well as have a lot of fun.
TEACHING READING USING AUTENTIC MATERIALS Aji, Mahendra Puji Permana
English Education:Journal of English Teaching and Research Vol 1 No 2 (2016): English Education
Publisher : Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (87.993 KB) | DOI: 10.29407/jetar.v1i2.472

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Reading a foreign written text may arise many problems to the students. During teaching learning process, most of the students think that it is difficult to master reading skill because when they discuss about reading a text they usually get bored. The material becomes big problem because the text is too long and it uses difficult vocabularies. Teaching reading can means the activity of language by encouraging skimming, scanning, predicting, and activating schemata. There are three steps of teaching reading, they are pre reading, whilst reading and post reading. In teaching reading there are three process of reading, they are top-down processing, bottom-up processing and interactive reading. Reading material that can be used is authentic material, authentic material is materials written or spoken language that is produced in real communication and not for purpose of language teaching for example newspapers, magazines, TV programs, movies, songs and literature. This is a qualitative research. The data was obtained from observation, interview and documentation. The writer collects the data by preparing the instrument, observing the reading class, interviewing the teacher and collecting written document used. The result of the research shows that the materials used by the teacher to teach reading are articles taken from some foreign magazines and online news from the internet because it contains materials about many things related to real life which would make students interested in reading the text. So it can be concluded that the teaching learning process of reading class runs effectively. The teacher uses steps that make the students understand the materials easily. Keywords: Authentic material, Reading, Teaching
Pelatihan Pengembangan Modul dan Media Ajar Berbasis Interactive Media Untuk Tenaga Pengajar Di Sekolah Perhotelan Neptune, Kediri Aji, Mahendra Puji Permana; Sulistyani, Sulistyani; Suhartono, Suhartono; Susanti, Yunik; Khoiriyah, Khoiriyah; Riwayatiningsih, Rika
Jurnal ABDINUS : Jurnal Pengabdian Nusantara Vol 1 No 2 (2018): Volume 1 Nomor 2 Tahun 2018
Publisher : Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (244.097 KB) | DOI: 10.29407/ja.v1i2.11739

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Teaching materials or often referred to as learning materials are the most important part in the learning process, the subject matter is the core of learning activities.Teachers in carrying out the learning process required a teaching material because it is used to assist teachers in teaching and learning activities in the classroom. One of the important problems faced by faculty in learning activities is choosing or determining teaching materials or appropriate learning materials in order to help students achieve competence.This dedication to the community is carried out in the NEPTUNE Kediri hospitality school located at Jl.KH. Hasyim Ashari No.49, Bandar Kidul Kediri. By conducting training on the development of teaching materials and teaching media based on interactive media to the teachers in NEPTUNE it is expected that these teachers can become a) competent teachers according to their field of knowledge, b) the teachers are expected to have the ability to develop teaching materials and teaching media appropriately to suit students' needs.Several meetings were held to present more appropriate materials to the teachers. So that the teachers will have the ability to understand what is needed by their students especially after they graduate from the NEPTUNE.