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The Use of Instagram to Develop Students’ Writing Skill at SMK Darussalam Makassar Sitti Aisyah; Isnaeni Wahab; Nuraeni Nuraeni; Novalia Tanasy
Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching Literature and Linguistics Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023): Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP Universitas Muslim Maros

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46918/seltics.v6i1.1766

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One type of writing exercise that concentrate on describing people, places, things, emotions, and feelings is descriptive text. While Instagram is a platform for sharing emotions and experiences from daily life, recounting such events in class encourages students to utilize their imaginations to reflect on their own lives and events that have already happened. Therefore, Instagram can offer several helpful components to help students improve their writing skills. In this study, the data were analyzed by the researcher using a quantitative approach with pre-experimental research. It was the method that used one group pretest and post-test design. In one group pre-test and post- test design, used a single group to measure or observe. The population of this research was class X TKJ 1 at SMK Darussalam Makassar, and there were 28 students in the samples. Assessments (pre- and post-tests) were the instrument employed in this study. The statistical findings show that the students' average post-test score was higher than their average pre-test score (70.11), at 86.61. This analysis of the t-test indicates that the t-test's value (16.511) is higher than its value (1.703) with 24 as the degree of freedom. This indicates a significant difference. In light of the fact that Ho is disproved and H1 is widely accepted, it is possible to conclude that using Instagram as a teaching and learning tool can help students improve their capacity to create descriptive writing. Instagram is a great tool for English teachers to use as a teaching tool since it offers a variety of implementation materials to break up the monotony of teaching writing to students.
Measuring English Proficiency: Investigating How Teachers Employ Formative Tests Alfina Damayanti; Nuraeni Nuraeni; Novalia Tanasy
Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching Literature and Linguistics Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023): Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP Universitas Muslim Maros

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46918/seltics.v6i2.2061

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Education holds a crucial role in human life, connecting the roles of teachers and students in teaching and evaluation. Assessment, a big part of education, helps teachers understand how well students are doing as they learn. When assessing students, teachers must consider how each student learns, what they're good at, what they find challenging, and what they need to succeed in school. So, teachers must know how to do assessments well. This study aims to determine the teacher's understanding of formative assessment and how to apply formative assessment to learning English in assessing students' English skills. The method used is a descriptive qualitative method using interviews and observations. 7 English teachers from different schools were interviewed (4 teachers at SMAN 3 Maros, 1 teacher at MA Darussalam Barandasi, and 2 English teachers at SMKN 1 Maros). Meanwhile, observations were carried out once at each school. The findings show that teachers use formative assessment at the beginning, middle, and end of learning sessions to understand students' performance. Teachers see many benefits in using formative assessments, like measuring individual abilities, reaching learning goals, and understanding student needs better. Some teachers face challenges, like figuring out how each student is different, which shows they might need more help and training. Classroom observations also show that some schools do well with formative assessments, while others have problems, such as SMK 1 Maros, which has issues with students not showing up and using home-based assignments. This study suggests giving teachers more support and training to improve assessments and learning for everyone.
Motivational Teaching Strategies and Their Impact on Students’ Writing Performances Nurul Fachrunnisa; Novalia Tanasy; Andi Khaerun Niza; A. Ilah Nurul Falah; Isnaeni Wahab
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v7i2.8219

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This study investigated the effect of motivational teaching strategies on the writing abilities of EFL students. This study involved 15 students in the English Education study program of Universitas Muslim Maros, Indonesia. By employing a qualitative approach, the study utilised semi-structured interviews and classroom observations to gather data, which were then analysed using thematic analysis. The results showed that lecturers’ use of motivational teaching strategies had a major effect on students’ writing, including increased confidence and willingness to write, enhanced engagement and interest in writing, developed critical thinking and creativity, as well as improved writing proficiency. Direct observation in the classroom also demonstrated how lecturers’ strategies encouraged students to write critically and creatively, which enhanced their writing performances. The findings of this study concluded that motivational teaching strategies act as a key role in enhancing EFL students’ writing performance. It offers valuable insights for teaching practices in Indonesian higher education contexts.