Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 3 Documents
Search
Journal : bilingua

Analisis Isi Pendidikan Karakter dalam Buku Teks “English for Nusantara” untuk Siswa Kelas Tujuh Sari, Fadilla Zulfia; Ma’rifatulloh, Sayid
Bilingua Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): Bilingua: Journal of English and Arabic Studies
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Bahasa Universitas Hasyim Asy'ari Tebuireng Jombang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33752/bilingua.v1i2.6411

Abstract

The objective of this research is to find out whether character education in the "English for Nusantara" textbook for seventh-grade students is in accordance with the current curriculum. This research analyzed character education contained in the reading and conversational texts of the textbook. The research methodology used a descriptive qualitative approach and content analysis technique. The characters found in the textbook were classified into six dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile. The results showed that the six dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile were found. The dimension of having faith, fear of God Almighty, having a noble character 33.2%, global diversity 12.9%, mutual cooperation 16.7%, independent 20.4%, critical reasoning 7.5%, and creative 9.3%. In the six dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile, which have 20 elements, only 19 were found, while one element that was not found was intercultural communication and interaction. The characters in this book are mostly integrated implicitly. The primary focus dimension of the “English for the Nusantara” textbook was having faith, fear of God Almighty, and having noble character. In addition, the main focus element in this textbook was the manner towards others. Based on the classification of character education stated by Prismarani (2014), this textbook scored 95% and was classified as ‘very high’ quality.
Higher Order Thinking Skills on Writing Tasks in The English Textbook Entitled "My Next Word": Keterampilan Berpikir Tingkat Tinggi pada Buku Teks Bahasa Inggris yang Berjudul "My Next Word" Nuruddin, Muhammad; Ma’rifatulloh, Sayid
Bilingua Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): Bilingua: Journal of English and Arabic Studies
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Bahasa Universitas Hasyim Asy'ari Tebuireng Jombang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33752/bilingua.v1i2.6754

Abstract

The aims of this research are to know the composition and dominant cognitive domain of higher-order thinking skill based on Bloom’s Taxonomy in writing task and of the English textbook “My Next Word” for the sixth-grade of elementary school. The result of the research shows that the higher order thinking skill is higher than the lower order thinking skill. It is proven by the results that shows the distribution of higher order thinking level obtains 31 out of 37 instructions or 83,8 %. Meanwhile, the lower order thinking level obtains 6 out of 37 instruction or 16,2%. Furthermore, as the focus of this research, the distribution of higher order thinking skill in the English textbook My Next Word shows that the create level get the highest distribution by obtaining 17 out of 37 instructions, while the evaluate level get the second position by obtaining 9 out of 37 instructions, and the analysis skill get the third position by obtaining 5 out of 37 instructions. It can be concluded that the dominant level of higher order thinking skill in writing tasks in the English textbook My Next Word is create level. It also shows that there is imbalance portion of the higher order thinking skill in writing tasks.
Round Robin : The Effective Strategy to Teaching Speaking Badriyah, Fitrotul; Ma’rifatulloh, Sayid
Bilingua Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Bilingua: Journal of English and Arabic Studies
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Bahasa Universitas Hasyim Asy'ari Tebuireng Jombang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33752/bilingua.v3i2.9191

Abstract

This research aims to investigate the effectiveness of using the Round Robin strategy to improve the speaking skills of Grade VII D students at SMPN 1 Jombang in the academic year 2024/2025. The study employs a quantitative approach with a one-group pre-test and post-test pre-experimental design. The sample consisted of students from Class VII D. Data were collected through speaking tests administered before and after the implementation of the Round Robin strategy and analyzed using a paired sample t-test. The results showed an increase in the average speaking scores 72,28 from pre-test to 88,13 scores post-test. The t-test revealed a significance value of less than 0.05, indicating a statistically significant difference between students’ speaking ability before and after using the Round Robin strategy. Therefore, it can be concluded that the Round Robin strategy is effective in enhancing students’ speaking skills.