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IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION OF THE EIGHTH-GRADE STUDENTS OF SMPN 4 DENPASAR THROUGH KWL PLUS Ni Komang Aninda Cahyaning Rahayu Suwarsiki; Ni Luh Putu Dian Sawitri; Ni Wayan Krismayani
Academic Journal on English Studies (AJOES) Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): Volume 3 Number 2 October 2023
Publisher : Academic Journal on English Studies (AJOES)

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Reading comprehension is a crucial skill that enables individuals to acquire new information. This study at SMPN 4 Denpasar aimed to enhance the reading comprehension of class VIII.10 students. Using the Classroom Action Research method over two cycles, the initial pre-test mean score was 63.00, with only 35% students who could passed. Cycle I, employed the KWL Plus strategy, showed a post-test I mean score of 85.25, and 82.5% of the students who could passed. In Cycle II, with the same strategy, post-test II mean score was 97.25, and 97.5% of the students who could passed. A concluding questionnaire showed 35.22% strongly agreed, 52.72% agreed, and 12.04% were undecided. The study highlights the effective enhancement of reading comprehension of the eighth-grade students of SMPN 4 Denpasar in the class VIII.10, affirming the success of the KWL Plus strategy in the academic year 2023/2024.
The Implementation of Preview, Question, Read, State, and Test for Teaching Reading in Junior High School Anggita Pramestia Dewi, Ni Nyoman; Krismayani, Ni Wayan Krismayani; Agung Gana Kumara, Dewa Gede
Journal on Studies in English Language Teaching (JOSELT) Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): JOSELT (Journal on Studies in English Language Teaching)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar

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Reading is a skill that people should be familiar with regularly because it is the foundation of language. Readers can learn a lot by reading. Reading encourages the growth of critical thinking skills as well. It also helps people to learn words and pronunciation. The primary goal of this study is to implement Preview, Question, Read, State, and Test (PQRST) in teaching reading. The subject in this study is the eighth-grade students of SMPN 3 Abiansemal in the academic year 2023/2024. The class consisted of 31 students lacking reading comprehension, especially in finding the main idea, general and specific information, textual meaning, and references. The researchers used three tests to collect data: pre-test, post-test, and questionnaires. The researchers used the mean score formula when all subjects' pre-test and post-test data were calculated. The result of the questionnaire in this study used to find out and analyze the students' percentages of the subject responses to the techniques is applied.
Boosting Writing Skill in Junior High School Students Through Simultaneous Roundtable and Picture-Based Techniques Aryanti, Ni Made Febyana Sri; Krismayani, Ni Wayan; Kumara, Dewa Gede Agung Gana
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): VOLUME 8 NUMBER 2, MARCH 2025
Publisher : IKIP Siliwangi

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Writing in English requires a good mastery of structure and composition. Therefore, students must master the essential elements of writing. This classroom action research aimed to improve seventh-grade students' writing skills at SMPN 3 Ubud using the Simultaneous Roundtable technique combined with pictures. A post-test is given at the end of each cycle to collect the necessary data. Initial observations on seventh-grade students showed that their writing skills needed improvement by combining Simultaneous Roundtables with pictures. The post-tests I and II results significantly increased subject and category writing abilities. The pre-test results were 39.44, post-test I  were 60.65, and post-test II were 71.34. The researcher gave a questionnaire at the end of the session, and the results showed an improvement in students' writing skills. The percentage of the strongly agreed questionnaire shows that 53 % of subjects strongly agree. 43 % of subjects agreed, 4 % of subjects were unsure, 0% of subjects disagreed, and 0 % strongly disagreed. In conclusion, this classroom action research proves that the writing skills of seventh graders can be improved through simultaneous roundtables with pictures.
COMBINING INTERACTIVE VOCABULARY AND GAME: IS IT A WAY TO BOOST CHINESE LEARNERS' BIPA SKILLS? Ni Wayan Krismayani; Putu Nur Ayomi; I Komang Budiarta
Jurnal Santiaji Pendidikan (JSP) Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Santiaji Pendidikan (JSP)
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (FKIP) Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar

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This research aims at finding out the implementation of the students’ vocabulary combined with game activity in BIPA class. Research respondents for this study were 10 international students from China who enrolled in Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing (BIPA) at Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar. This research used a phenomenological method with a qualitative design. The findings indicated that the use of interactive vocabulary combined with game are effective to be applied in BIPA Class. However, BIPA students also encountered several challenges in pronouncing word in Indonesian. Therefore, to boost their language skill, the researcher proposed interactive vocabulary combined with games.
INDONESIAN ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNERS’ INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: PROFILES AND CHALLENGES Menggo, Sebastianus; Jama, Karolus Budiman; Adnyani, Ni Luh Putu Sri; Krismayani, Ni Wayan
LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching Vol 28, No 1 (2025): April 2025
Publisher : English Education Study Programme of Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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This research addresses interpersonal communication abilities and the related challenges faced in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms within Indonesian university settings. Knowledge of interpersonal communication influences how EFL learners perform in educational environments that require direct interaction. This study aims to explore students’ interpersonal communication abilities in speaking classes and the challenges they encounter. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between June and July 2023, involving 315 college students from six English Study Programs at six universities across three Indonesian provinces. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews, followed by quantitative analysis. The findings indicate that the respondents’ interpersonal communication profiles were classified as Moderate (Average = 3.26). The most prevalent challenge (Average = 4.6) in developing interpersonal communication skills during speaking courses was difficulty in understanding the pronunciation of their speech partners. These findings are significant for undergraduate students, as they highlight the importance of developing communication skills through communicative competence. EFL learners are encouraged to communicate effectively by focusing on both the micro and macro components of linguistics. These elements are essential to cultivating a more compassionate, dynamic, engaging, functional, and experiential language learning environment, as they complement each other.
The Implementation of Presentation, Practice, and Production (PPP) in enhancing Students’ Writing Ability Dewi, Ni Putu Riska; Ni Wayan Krismayani; Joni, Dewa Ayu Ari Wiryadi
International Journal of Applied Science and Sustainable Development (IJASSD) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): International Journal of Applied Science and Sustainable Development (IJASSD)
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan `Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (LPPM)

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One of the four essential skills that must be learned is writing ability. The majority of junior high school students struggled with their writing abilities. The purpose of the current study was to ascertain if classroom action research may increase PPP among seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 12 Denpasar during the academic year 2022–2023. The pre-test, post-test, and questionnaire were the researcher's instruments for achieving the goal of the current study. Pre-test results from the pre-cycle indicated that the subject's writing abilities were good, mainly descriptive paragraphs. The current classroom action research was subsequently completed using PPP. The second session's post-test I result revealed that the subject had made less progress than the previous pre-test. The results of the post-test II from the previous session also demonstrated significant improvement in the subject's writing abilities, which went from a decent level to an excellent one. Additionally, this study demonstrated that learning behaviour had changed because of the technique's success in enhancing the subject's writing abilities. In conclusion, the current classroom action research demonstrated that PPP might enhance the writing abilities of seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 12 Denpasar in the academic year 2022–2023. The subjects also gave positive responses. Keywords: Implementation, Writing, PPP
Enhancing Students’ Reading Comprehension Through Jigsaw Putriani, Ni Putu Ika; Krismayani, Ni Wayan Krismayani; Arsana, Anak Agung Putu
International Journal of Applied Science and Sustainable Development (IJASSD) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024): International Journal of Applied Science and Sustainable Development (IJASSD)
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One of the linguistic skills that students should focus on learning is reading comprehension. Most junior high school students struggled with their reading abilities. This study aimed to investigate if Jigsaw combined with pictures may enhance the reading comprehension of seventh-grade students at SMPN 12 Denpasar in the academic year 2022/2023 through action research conducted in the classroom. Pre-test, post-test, and questionnaire activities were, therefore, part of the researchers’ efforts to meet the goal of the current study. The pre-test results from the pre-cycle indicated that the subjects' reading comprehension skills, mainly when it came to reading descriptive texts, were categorized as good. The current action research in the classroom was then conducted using a Jigsaw combined with pictures. The result of the post-test I in the second session showed that the subjects' progress decreased compared to the previous pre-test. In addition, the result of the post-test II in the last session showed significant progress concerning the subjects' ability in reading comprehension, which improved from sound level to excellent. Additionally, this study demonstrated that the individuals' favorable reactions to the method used to increase their reading comprehension changed their learning behavior. In conclusion, the current classroom action research showed that using Jigsaw combined with pictures could enhance the reading comprehension of seventh-grade students at SMPN 12 Denpasar in the academic year 2022/2023. The subjects also gave positive responses.
Improving Writing Skill of the Seventh-Grade Students through Roundtable Wedayanti, Ni Putu Juwita; Putri Wirastuti, I Gusti Agung; Krismayani, Ni Wayan
Journal on Studies in English Language Teaching (JOSELT) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): JOSELT (Journal on Studies in English Language Teaching)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar

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Speaking is one of the important language skills among reading, listening, and writing skills. By mastering speaking skills, a person can communicate well to convey the information they have to others. However, there are several problems experienced by students in learning English, including student comprehension, grammatical errors, and fluency. The purpose of this study is mainly to determine whether the writing skills of seventh grade students of SMPN 7 Denpasar in the 2024/2025 academic year can be improved through the roundtable technique. This study uses a classroom action research design carried out in two cycles. The required data were collected by providing research instruments: monologue performance tests and structured questionnaires. After the research cycle process, it was found that the roundtable technique was an appropriate teaching technique to improve the subject's writing skills, especially in composing and performing short descriptive monologues. This can be seen from the results of the pre-test, post-test 1 and post-test 2, which showed a significant increase in the subject's writing skills. In addition, this is supported by a structured questionnaire that showed a positive response to the application of the roundtable technique. It can be concluded that the writing skills of class VII students of SMPN 7 Denpasar in the 2024/2025 academic year can be improved by applying the roundtable technique.
How Motivation Influences Speaking Ability: A Study of Seventh-Grade Students at SMP Negeri 1 Ubud Krisna, I Gusti Agung Hari; Krismayani, Ni Wayan; Kumara, Dewa Gede Agung Gana
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol. 8 No. 5 (2025): VOLUME 8 NUMBER 5, SEPTEMBER 2025
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The four primary English language skills are speaking, writing, listening, and reading. Speaking is the ability to express ideas, feelings, and thoughts verbally in various communication circumstances by using words. This study examines the relationship between speaking ability and motivation among seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Ubud. One hundred ten students from three classes were chosen by cluster sampling for the study, which used an ex post facto correlational research design. Speaking test to assess students' speaking abilities and questionnaires to gauge motivation were used to gather data. With a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.377, the findings showed a strong and positive relationship between students' motivation and speaking abilities. This suggests a relationship that is meaningful but weak. According to the study, motivation is crucial in developing speaking skills. The results give teachers new perspectives on motivating students to acquire languages, especially in speaking. It also acts as a guide for future studies examining the connection between psychological variables and language learning.
EXPLORING EFL STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS AND CHALLENGES IN INTEGRATING RECIPROCAL TEACHING AND COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING Krismayani, Ni Wayan Krismayani; Budiarta, I Komang; Sawitri, Ni Luh Putu Dian; Hartika, Ni Putu Leyen; Mahottami, Ni Komang Aryanti
Jurnal Santiaji Pendidikan (JSP) Vol. 15 No. 2 (2025): Jurnal Santiaji Pendidikan (JSP)
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (FKIP) Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar

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In today's global world, reading and speaking English well is a key skill for helping students do well in class. Learning methods can affect how well students learn in places where English is a foreign language (EFL). This study aims to determine how EFL students feel about and deal with the difficulties of combining two popular language teaching methods, Reciprocal Teaching (RT) and Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), in higher education institutions. A mixed-methods approach was used to gather data from English Language Education Study Program students. This included observations, questionnaires, and interviews. The results show that most students think combining RT and CLT is a good way to help them understand what they read, speak fluently, and learn with others. RT strategies help make predictions, ask questions, clarify, and summarize texts. CLT, on the other hand, promotes real-life communication activities like group discussions and role-playing. Students also expressed a preference for interactive, contextual, and collaborative learning. But this study also found several challenges, such as insufficient time to learn, anxiety when speaking and a tendency for some students to prefer independent learning. Cultural factors, learning styles, and support affect students' involvement and reactions to both approaches. These findings contribute to developing more effective, student-centred, and relevant English language learning.
Co-Authors 3Dewa Gede Agung Gana Kumara Adnyani, Ni Luh Putu Sri Agung Gana Kumara, Dewa Gede Anak Agung Ketut Rahadinatha Anak Agung Putri Maharani Anak Agung Putu Arsana Anak Agung Putu Arsana, Anak Agung Putu Anak Agung Vida Andari Anggita Pramestia Dewi, Ni Nyoman Apriyanti, Ni Putu Ria Ari Wiryadi Joni, Dewa Ayu Aryanti, Ni Made Febyana Sri Cahyadi, I Wayan Karang Cahyadi, I Wayan Karang Dede Putra Prawira Adhinatha Dewa Ayu Ari Wiryadi Joni Dewa Ayu Ari Wiryadi Joni Dewa Gede Agung Gana Kumara Dewa Gede Agung Gana Kumara Dewa Made Mahardika Dwijanatha Dewi, Eva Shinta Dewi, Ni Putu Riska Dinda Paramitha Wibawa Dwi Cahayani, Kadek Aprilia Eva Shinta Dewi Gana Kumara, Dewa Gede Agung Hartika, Ni Putu Leyen I Gde Putu Agus Pramerta I Gede Ludira Putra I Gusti Agung Putri Wirastuti I Gusti Agung Vienarahayu I Kadek Marajana I Ketut Wardana I Ketut Warta I Komang Budiarta I Made Mangkara Adi Putra I Made Suastra I NYOMAN SUPARWA Ida Ayu Made Sri Widiastuti Jama, Karolus Budiman Krisna, I Gusti Agung Hari Kristoforus Fransiskus Janggur Leonita, Ni Nyoman Saka Nimas Ajeng Made Puspadewi Mahottami, Ni Komang Aryanti Menggo, Sebastianus Menggo, Sebastianus Nengah Dwi Handayani Ni Kadek Indah Damayanti Ni Kadek Rovida Ni Komang Aninda Cahyaning Rahayu Suwarsiki Ni Komang Kadri NI LUH PUTU DIAN SAWITRI Ni Made Wersi Murtini Ni Nengah Dwi Antari Ni Putu Sintya Krisnayanti Ni Putu Yuliastuti Octaviani, Ni Luh Candra Pithaloka Devi, Ida Ayu Dwi Utari Putri Wirastuti, I Gusti Agung Putriani, Ni Putu Ika Putu Ayu Paramita Dharmayanti Putu Nur Ayomi Sari, Rai Dewi Riana Sawitri, Ni Luh Putu Dian SAWITRI, NI LUH PUTU DIAN System, Administrator Wedayanti, Ni Putu Juwita Wensislaus Sunardi Woga Widhiasih, Luh Kt Sri Yudiartawan, I Nyoman