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Using Mind-Mapping in Improving Students’ Writing Skills of Eleventh Grade at MAS Yaspen Nurul Huda Serapuh Yusrah; Yuli Pera Fitria
Journal of Applied Linguistics Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): July, 2024
Publisher : English Lecturers and Teachers Association (ELTA)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52622/joal.v4i1.244

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This study investigated the use of mind mapping as a strategy for improving the writing skills of eleventh-grade students at MAS YasPen Nurul Huda Serapu. This study focused on 24 students who struggled to organize their ideas and effectively communicate them in written English. To measure the impact of mind mapping on students' writing abilities, the study used a combination of observation, instructor interviews, and several exams across three cycles. The first data in Cycle I revealed that students had a low average GPA of 57.66, indicating a substantial need for intervention. Students' average scores rose gradually as they used mind mapping, reaching 65.50 in Cycle II and 80.50 in Cycle III, surpassing the KKM standard of 72. The findings demonstrated that mind mapping effectively helps students organize their thoughts and improve their writing skills. This research highlights the potential of innovative teaching methods like mind mapping in enhancing educational outcomes and suggests further integration of such techniques in the curriculum to support student learning. Keywords: Mind mapping; Writing skills
Need Analysis of Maritime English for Cadet on Board at Politeknik Pelayaran Malahayati Manurung, Fitria Ramadhani; Yuli Pera Fitria
Jurnal Cakrawala Bahari Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Jurnal Cakrawala Bahari
Publisher : Politeknik Pelayaran Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70031/jkb.v8i2.166

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this study is to examine cadets' maritime English demands during onboard training in order to improve English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instruction in maritime higher education. Given the global character of the shipping sector, efficient communication in English is critical to guaranteeing safety, operating efficiency, and compliance with international legislation. Despite past English education, many cadets struggle to use English in real-world shipboard circumstances, particularly technical paperwork, emergency communication, and conversational encounters with multinational personnel. Data were obtained using a qualitative descriptive method, with cadets, lecturers, and ship mentors participating via surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis. According to the findings, cadets must improve their listening, speaking, and reading abilities in order to perform well in real-world marine environments. The study also shows a disparity between present classroom training and the genuine linguistic requirements seen at sea. The study advises that Maritime English courses be changed to include task-based learning, simulated techniques, and realistic materials that represent aboard operations. The study helps to establish a needs-based English for Specific Purposes (ESP) framework that better prepares cadets for the communication demands of their future maritime jobs.