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Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing terhadap Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah IPA pada Siswa Kelas VIII SMPN Model Terpadu Madani Palu Idrus, Muhammad Alif; Shamdas, Gamar Binti Non; Lilies, Lilies
Journal of Biology Science and Education Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): Juni
Publisher : Universitas Tadulako

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/jbse.v12i1.4143

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan adanya pengaruh model pembelajaran inkuiri terbimbing terhadap kemampuan pemecahan masalah IPA pada siswa kelas VIII SMPN Model Terpadu Madani Palu. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian quasi eksperimental dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi pada penelitian ini yaitu siswa kelas VIII SMPN Model Terpadu Madani Palu berjumlah 147 siswa yang terbagi dalam 5 kelas. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 60 siswa terdiri dari 30 orang siswa kelas Ki Hajar Dewantara sebagai kelas eksperimen dan 30 siswa kelas Raden Saleh sebagai kelas kontrol. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Instrumen pada penelitian ini adalah tes dalam bentuk essay dan lembar observasi yang terdiri dari lembar observasi guru serta lembar observasi siswa. Instrumen penelitian telah divalidasi oleh ahli dengan hasil kriteria sangat baik untuk digunakan dalam penelitian. Teknik analisis data untuk uji hipotesis menggunakan uji independent t test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai sig (2-tailed) sebesar 0,017 < 0,05 maka H0 ditolak dan H1 diterima. Artinya terdapat pengaruh model pembelajaran inkuiri terbimbing terhadap kemampuan pemecahan masalah IPA. Inkuiri terbimbing penting untuk disebar luaskan agar guru menjadi terbiasa menerapkannya.
The Euphemistic Expressions in EFL Classrooms: Teacher Strategies in Instructional Communication Muhsin, Muh Arief; Idrus, Muhammad Alif; Ilmiah; Fontillas, Lemuel; Latiff, Azmi Abdul; Ergasheva, Guli
New Language Dimensions Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): New Language Dimension, June 2025
Publisher : English Department, Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/nld.v6n1.p51-60

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Euphemistic expressions play a significant role in educational discourse, particularly in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms where cultural sensitivity and affective support are central to learning. This study investigates how English teachers in Indonesia strategically use euphemism to manage classroom interaction and provide feedback without threatening students’ self-esteem. A qualitative descriptive design was employed, focusing on two secondary school English teachers in South Sulawesi. Data were collected through non-participant classroom observations, with detailed field notes capturing authentic teacher–student exchanges, and were validated through post-lesson clarification. Thematic analysis revealed seven recurrent categories of euphemistic strategies: politeness markers, softening language, downplaying language, indirect requests, minimization of errors, correction with positive feedback, and reassurance. These strategies were not merely linguistic substitutions but pedagogical tools for fostering respectful communication, reducing anxiety, and sustaining learner engagement. Findings suggest that euphemism contributes to the affective dimension of language pedagogy by aligning instructional clarity with socio-cultural expectations of respect and harmony. The study highlights the importance of integrating euphemistic strategies into teacher education and professional development. While limited in scope, it provides a foundation for further research on the pragmatic and pedagogical functions of euphemism in EFL contexts.