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APPLICATION OF THE SCAFFOLDED READING METHOD TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION AT SMKN 6 MAKASSAR Teken, Rhima Novelin; Talib, Ahmad; G., Hasriani
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 4, No 3: August (2025) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
Publisher : State University of Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v4i3.76514

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This research aims to improve the reading comprehension of students at SMKN 6 Makassar using the scaffolded reading method. The research method used was pre-experimental with one experimental group. The research subject was class XI fashion 3 as the experimental group. The research data is collected by test. The experimental group was given a pre-test and post-test to measure students' abilities in reading comprehension. The population of this research was class XI students majoring in Fashion at SMKN 6 Makassar. The sample of this research was 33 students of class XI Fashion 3. The results of this research is significance score for the learning outcome variable is 0.000 which is lower than significance degree is <0.05. It can be concluded there is a significant influence of using scaffolded reading method on the reading comprehension.Keyword: Reading Comprehension, Scaffolded Reading Method
Suitable Types of Online English Learning to be Implemented at SMPN 3 Tandukkalua Carles, Carles; Talib, Ahmad; G., Hasriani
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 3, No 3: August (2024) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v3i3.65588

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This study aimed to discover suitable types of online learning to be implemented at SMPN 3 Tandukkalua. The researcher applied descriptive qualitative method to achieve the research objective. The data were collected through interview. The subjects of the research were 2 english teachers at SMPN 3Tandukkalua. The subjects were chosen by using purposive sampling technique. Based on the result of the study, the teachers perceived that Asynchronous learning is suitable to be implemented at SMPN 3 Tandukkalua in online English learning. There are some reasons why they chose Asynchronous learning,namely it is flexibel, quick and easy feedback,enhancing learning effectiveness. It is also found that the teaching methods used by the teachers in asynchronous online English learning are Self  Directed Learning method combined with Expository method. The use of this method enhance students’activeness in learning,students’ motivation in learning,students’ independence,students’ creativity and problem-solving skill.Keywords: Online learning, Self  Directed Learning, Expository method.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF ENGLISH CLUB TOWARDS THEIR SPEAKING SKILLS Ramadhani, Putri; Munir, Munir; G., Hasriani
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 4, No 3: August (2025) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v4i3.76515

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This study aims to describe students' perceptions of English Clubs towards their speaking skills. Using a qualitative method, data were collected through in-depth interviews with high school students actively participating in English Club activities and validated with documentation of their English grades. The findings reveal that most students perceive English Clubs positively. They view these clubs as supportive spaces to practice speaking freely, boost their confidence, and broaden their understanding of English usage in daily life. Besides the perceived benefits, the study also identifies challenges faced by students, such as anxiety and a lack of courage to speak in public. Nevertheless, the supportive environment provided by English Clubs helps students feel more comfortable and motivated to continue learning. This research offers insights into how students perceive their experiences in English Clubs and highlights the potential of such clubs to enhance speaking skill development.Keywords: English Club, speaking skill, student perception, language learning, learning experience
Using English Songs to Motivate the Senior High School Students to Learn English Vocabulary Yanti, Nur; Dollah, Syarifuddin; G., Hasriani
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 3, No 1: February (2024) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v3i1.59572

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This study aims to find out how English teachers use song to motivate students to learn English. This research took place at SMA Negeri 27 Bone,  Bone regency, South Sulawesi.  The participants taken by the researchers were students of class XI IPA, with a total of 7 students. Researchers used a qualitative descriptive method with a purposive sampling technique in selecting participants. The research instruments were observation and interviews.  Based on the results of observations and interviews, the researchers found that students were very enthusiastic when learning while listening to songs and their vocabulary increased because they found many new words in the lyrics of the song, as a result they were very motivated again to learn English. Furthermore, the researcher concluded that learning English using song media can increase students' motivation and increase their vocabulary. Keywords— Motivation, Vocabulary and Songs Media
An English Teacher’s Perception on Students’ Difficulties in Pronunciation Kalsum, Lutfiah; Tahir, Muhammad; G., Hasriani
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 3, No 1: February (2024) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v3i1.59605

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This research aims to determine teachers’ perception on students’ difficulties in pronunciation. The researcher used a qualitative approach and conducted with a semi-structure interview for this research. The data resource in this research was an English teacher that teach grade 7,8, and 9 SMP Sanur Makassar. It was obtained from interview with 9 questions and the English teacher as the respondent. The result of the research concluded that: teachers perceive that on average students have low pronunciation skills, this is influenced by the fact that English is a different language from students' everyday language, students' lack of self-confidence, and students believe that English is the most difficult language. With this challenge, teachers overcome it by giving students motivation, giving students pronunciation practice with friends or groups so that students can be directly involved in activities to improve pronunciation skills. In addition, teachers provide media such as videos and songs in English, so that students can imitate the correct pronunciation of native speakers. The media used by the teacher have a positive impact on the students' pronunciation. difficulties in pronunciation of English can be caused by interference from the student's first language. In addition, in the context of English learning, teachers who understand students' difficulties in understanding and pronouncing sounds can influence the teaching methods they apply. This shows that teachers' perceptions of students' pronunciation abilities can influence the learning approaches they use. Assessing students' pronunciation skills is an important aspect of language education. Furthermore, research has shown that teachers' observations and interactions with students on a daily basis can provide reliable information about students' pronunciation abilities and students demonstrated varying levels of improvement in their pronunciation when speaking English. In conclusion, the data collected by the researcher and the findings are influence of teachers' perceptions on their learning approaches and emphasize the importance of understanding students' pronunciation abilities. This highlights the need for effective pronunciation instruction and assessment methods in language education.Keywords: Teachers’ Perception, Pronunciation. 
Using TPS Via Group Scrabble to Promote Students English Learning Vocabulary Alimatunnis, Alimatunnis; Samtidar, Samtidar; G., Hasriani
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 3, No 1: February (2024) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v3i1.59602

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This study aims to promote students' use of Scrabble game combined with Think-Pair-Share method in engaging English vocabulary learning cooperatively or individually. This research provides benefits and useful information in teaching and learning, especially in vocabulary learning through the promotion of game media. The learning process is responsive to teaching materials using Scrabble game media with Think-Pair-Share technique. This research was conducted using Descriptive Qualitative, for data collection techniques, researcher used observation methods, documentation studies, and also interviews conducted in the school environment. The results of the acquisition of class 1A scores experienced a satisfactory increase starting from cycle II sessions I and II 57.14% - 80.95% while the acquisition of class 1B scores 54.17% - 87.5% the acquisition proved satisfactory results. Promoting the use of Scrabble vocabulary game media as English language learning media and TPS method has a positive influence on students, able to arouse interest in learning, increase students' vocabulary better, help students to learn to engage in the language learning process cooperatively and individually.Keywords: Scrabble game, Think Pair Share, English vocabulary teaching
The Correlation Between Vocabulary Mastery and Speaking Skill of Senior High School Students of SMA Angkasa Maros Anindhita, Dewi Shafira; Asriati, Asriati; G., Hasriani
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 4, No 4: November (2025) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v4i4.79479

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The study aimed to determine the correlation between students’ vocabulary mastery and their speaking skill. The method that the researcher used in this study is quantitative research design with correlational study. This research involved one class in the first-grade students in Class X Science I SMA Angkasa Maros. The sample was taken using the random sampling technique. The findings showed that there was a medium correlation between students’ vocabulary mastery and their speaking skill. It can be verified through the value of the correlation assessment by SPSS 27 is 0.456 and the value of probability of the sig. (2 tailed) is 0.0.25, considered as a significant correlation.  Keywords: Correlation, Vocabulary Mastery, Speaking Skill.