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Improving The Students’ Writing Skill By Using Clustering Technique Muhyiddin Aziz; Imam Mudofir; Eda Maaliah; Alief Sutantohadi; Yulius Harry Widodo; Dian Palupi; A’thi Fauzani Wisudawati
International Journal of Education, Language, Literature, Arts, Culture, and Social Humanities Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): February : International Journal of Education, Language, Literature, Arts, Cult
Publisher : FKIP, Universitas Palangka Raya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59024/ijellacush.v2i1.719

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The main aim of the research was to find out the improvement of the students’ writing skill through a clustering technique. This study was a Classroom Action Research (CAR) which was done in three cycles by following the stages of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The subjects of the research were 26 students of English Study Program in Madiun State Polytechnic. The data collected were in the forms of qualitative and quantitative. The researchers used quantitative data taken from the scores before implementing a clustering technique (pre-test) and the scores after the implementation (post-test). Besides, quantitatative data were taken from the interview and observation to reveal the improvement after the implementation of a clustering technique. The results showed that the students were interested in writing by using a clustering technique. As a result, most of the students gradually improve their writing skill in composing a paragraph at the end of each cycle. The current study provides an insight for teaching writing for EFL students especially in developing good paragraphs.
Improving English Speaking Skill By Structured Dialogue through Problem Based Learning (PBL) Imam Mudofir; Alief Sutantohadi; Halim Ahmad Faizin; Muhyiddin Aziz; Eda Maaliah; Yulius Harry Widodo; Moh. Farid Maftuh
International Journal of Multilingual Education and Applied Linguistics Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): International Journal of Multilingual Education and Applied Linguistics
Publisher : Asosiasi Periset Bahasa Sastra Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/ijmeal.v2i3.388

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In this study, which began with an initial speaking score of 60.5, the main objective was to enhance students’ English-speaking skills through structured dialogue by applying Problem-Based Learning (PBL). The research was conducted using a Collaborative Classroom Action Research approach, which followed four key stages: planning, action, observation, and reflection. These stages were carried out in distinct cycles, with each cycle consisting of two meetings. Data were collected through several instruments, including structured dialogue tasks to measure speaking performance, questionnaires to evaluate students’ perceptions of PBL practice, and field notes to capture classroom dynamics. The participants of this study were fourth-semester students of the D3 English Study Program at the State Polytechnic. The findings indicated a significant improvement in students’ English-speaking performance across the two cycles. In Cycle I, the total score achieved was 1,500, with an average of 75 and a success percentage of 70%. In Cycle II, the total score increased to 1,700, with an average of 85 and a success percentage of 90%. This shows a substantial enhancement not only in terms of numerical achievement but also in students’ active engagement and confidence during structured dialogue activities. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the PBL approach in facilitating learning also improved notably. In Cycle I, the average effectiveness score was 6.4, while in Cycle II, it rose to 9.4. These findings suggest that integrating structured dialogue with PBL provides an effective strategy to foster students’ speaking proficiency. It also highlights the potential of collaborative classroom action research in promoting reflective teaching practices and sustained learning improvement.
The Implementation of Diary Writing to Enhance the Students’ Recount Text Muhyiddin Aziz; Moh. Farid Maftuh; Halim Ahmad Faizin; Eda Maaliah; Muhammad Isa; Dian Palupi; Jannatul Laily Noviabahari; Alief Sutantohadi; Yulius Harry Widodo
Jurnal Riset Rumpun Ilmu Bahasa Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): Desember : Jurnal Riset Rumpun Ilmu Bahasa
Publisher : Pusat riset dan Inovasi Nasional

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/jurribah.v4i3.7379

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This classroom action research (CAR) aims to improve the level of students' English proficiency, specifically emphasizing their writing abilities.  The researchers aimed to investigate whether diary writing could elevate the writing abilities of second-semester students enrolled in the English Study Program at State Polytechnic of Madiun during the academic year 2024/2025. This research was carried out at Madiun State Polytechnic during the 2024/2025 academic year within Class A.  The researchers collected both qualitative and quantitative data.  The qualitative data collected from the scores obtained before the research and during its course, while quantitative data is utilized to compare the outcomes before and after the research, based on observations and interviews. The results of this study indicate that diary writing centered on visiting tourist attractions, memorable experiences, and national catastrophes can improve the writing proficiency of students enrolled in the English study program.  The impact of the increase is observable in the average scores of the pre-test and post-tests for each cycle, with values gradually ascending across cycles: pre-test 61, post-test cycle I 64, post-test cycle II 67, and post-test cycle III 71.