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All Journal EDULITE: Journal of English Education, Literature and Culture Jurnal Pendidikan Guru Profesional
Widarti Lestari, Maria Yosephin
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Persistent myths and misconceptions about second language acquisition: A study of English teachers in international schools in Semarang Sodiq, Jafar; Sophia Budiman, Theresia Cicik; Widarti Lestari, Maria Yosephin
EduLite: Journal of English Education, Literature and Culture Vol 10, No 2 (2025): August 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sultan Agung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30659/e.10.2.321-338

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Myths and misconceptions about Second Language Acquisition (SLA) is vital for creating effective learning environments, particularly in bilingual education settings. Many bilingual schools and early childhood education in Semarang implement the English learning in their curriculum. This research aims to describe the myths and misconceptions about the acquisition of a second language among English teachers in bilingual or international school and provide recommendations on the implementation of second language learning. This research employs the descriptive qualitative method with 17 teachers as the participants from 7 international schools in Semarang City. This study adopts a descriptive qualitative research design, aiming to explore and describe the perceptions, beliefs, and misconceptions about second language acquisition (SLA) among English teachers. The data sources include questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and unstructured observations involving 17 teachers from 7 international schools in Semarang City and surrounding areas. The methodological approach follows Sandelowski,’s (2000) model of qualitative description, which emphasizes providing a comprehensive, low-inference summary of events or experiences in everyday terms. For the data analysis, the study uses descriptive statistical analysis for the questionnaire data and Miles and Huberman’s interactive model for qualitative data, involving data reduction, data display, interpretation, and conclusion drawing. This results, based on questionnaire responses and semi-structured interviews with teachers, revealed that many believe second language acquisition should begin early, as grammar mastery and accurate pronunciation are more easily achieved at a young age. They also hold that an effective way to learn a second language is to plunge children directly into a second language environment. In the cognitive aspect, the mastery of the second language depends on the parents’ level of English mastery. The teachers also agree that grammar is not so important for a good command of English. Further researches are needed to study the misconceptions among bilingual school administrators.
Improving Narrative Writing Skills with the CTL Approach and Illustrated Image at SMA Negeri 5 Semarang Nisa, Wari’atun; Widarti Lestari, Maria Yosephin; Ekowati, Windy
Jurnal Pendidikan Guru Profesional Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): JURNAL PENDIDIKAN GURU PROFESIONAL
Publisher : Pascasarjana Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/jpgp.v1i1.173

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Writing is a language skill with the highest difficulty level compared to other language skills. Writing skills at SMA Negeri 5 Semarang based on the results of interviews conducted by researchers with English teachers of class X and the results of the initial survey test found a problem, namely the low ability to write stories in English subjects. They don't have self-confidence, are afraid of making mistakes, and don't know what to write and how to start. For this reason, the teacher conducts Classroom Action Research by applying a contextual approach (Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL)) and illustrated media for Class X Students of SMA Negeri 5 Semarang. The common goal of learning writing skills is for students to express ideas, ideas, opinions, and knowledge systematically and in writing and have a penchant for writing
Improving Students' Ability To Write Narrative Texts Through Mind Mapping-Assisted Problem-Based Learning Models Shidiq Ghozali, Hairis; Widarti Lestari, Maria Yosephin; Maimunah, Siti
Jurnal Pendidikan Guru Profesional Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): JURNAL PENDIDIKAN GURU PROFESIONAL
Publisher : Pascasarjana Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/jpgp.v1i2.228

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan menulis siswa kelas XI SMA N 6 Semarang tahun ajaran 2023/2024 dalam menulis teks narrative melalui teknik mind mapping. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas. Terdapat dua siklus pembelajaran yang terdiri dari perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini. Instrumen untuk mengumpulkan data adalah tes dan observasi. Analisis data yang digunakan dengan menghitung nilai tes per siklus, rata-rata hasil belajar siswa per siklus, dan persentase ketuntasan belajar dengan ketuntasan standar individu dengan skor 75. Dari hasil tes pada penelitian ini, hasil tersebut meningkat pada siklus I dan II. Pada siklus I nilai rata-rata 79.31 meningkat menjadi 88.11 pada siklus II, yang artinya meningkat 8.8% poin. Ini berarti bahwa pengajaran menulis melalui mind mapping meningkatkan keterampilan menulis siswa. Peningkatan juga terjadi pada hasil masing-masing sub indikator tes tulis antara siklus 1 dan 2.
Co-Authors Ekowati, Windy Jafar Sodiq, Jafar Nisa, Wari’atun Shidiq Ghozali, Hairis Siti Maimunah Theresia Cicik Sophia Budiman