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EFL University Students’ Perceptions of Effective Teaching Grammar Johari Afrizal; Arimuliani Ahmad; Intan Syazwina Salsabila
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 6, No 2 (2021)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v6i2.177

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This research is taken to identify students’ perceptions of effective teaching grammar with 30 EFL university students as participants. Questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and reflective notes were used to obtain data in this study.  Quantitative and qualitative analysis were used to analyse data, while data from interviews and reflective notes were transcribed. The results of this study showed that the students’ perception of effective teaching grammar in EFL indicated that students agree (96%) grammar is important for them. Most of the participants (more than 90%) prefer learning grammar through memorizing the rule of the language then followed by a set of examples. Other techniques have been mentioned namely listening to music, songs and poem. Learning by participating in real-life situations than developing their grammatical knowledge is also another technique that has been chosen.
The Effect of Using Project Based Learning Method on Students’ Writing Skill Anita Wulandari; Arimuliani Ahmad
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 5, No 1 (2020)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v5i1.51

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The objective of this research was to know the effect of using Project-based Learning (PjBL) method on students’ writing skill of second year students at SMAN 2 Tapung Hilir. The design of this research was experimental research which was deal with two variables. The first variable was project based learning method as independent variable and the second variable was students’ writing skill as dependent variable. The sample of this research was 61 students of second year students at SMAN 2 Tapung Hilir. Further, there were two classes of this research. There were experimental class and control class. To obtain the data, the researcher gave the students explanation text as writing test. The data was analyzed by using paired sample T-test through SPSS 22 version program. Based on result shown that towas8.682 and df was 29. It could be analyzed that to is higher than ttable, of 0,05 on the significance rtable(8.682>0.367), that null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected, while the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. It can be concluded that there is significant effect of using PjBL method on students’ writing skill of second year students at SMAN 2 Tapung Hilir.
An Analysis of Online Learning in Academic Writing Course During the Covid-19 Pandemic at the Fourth Semester Students of English Language Education of FKIP UIR Lisa Novi Riski; Arimuliani Ahmad
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 6, No 2 (2021)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v6i2.175

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The abolition of in-person teaching and learning activities policy at universities due to the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a rapid transition from offline to online teaching and learning process. The inequality of internet networks in Indonesia makes this a challenge for lecturers and students. Academic Writing is also admitted by students as hard material. Hence, this study aims to analyze how the implementation of online learning in the Academic Writing course at the English Department of FKIP UIR. The instruments were an online questionnaire and structured interviews for students and the lecturer. The findings of this study found that the implementation of online learning in the Academic Writing course was held synchronously and asynchronously. Various online platforms support the teaching and learning process. However, many students have struggled with bad internet connections, were enabled to focus during the study, and have difficulty understanding materials.
An Exploration of Foreign Language Anxiety and Its Effect to Reading Comprehension Indrayani Winingsih; Fauzul Etfita; Sri Wahyuni; Arimuliani Ahmad
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 6, No 2 (2021)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v6i2.174

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Foreign language anxiety commonly appears in reading, it causes the brain to engaged with unpleasant feelings that it become difficult to seize new information. Thus, this research aimed to classify the levels of students’ reading anxiety and to find the significant difference in reading comprehension between students with higher level of reading anxiety and lower level of reading anxiety. A descriptive design was employed to conduct this research. The data were collected from the first-year students of English Language Education at a Private University in Riau using adapted Questionnaires from Foreign Language Reading Anxiety Inventory (EFLRAI). The result of this research revealed that 8 or 14% of the students are categorize as low anxious level, then 39 or 66% of the students are categorize as medium anxious level and 12 or 20% of them are classified as high anxious level. Furthermore, according to the results of the Mann-Whitney U Test analysis, it figured out that students with lower levels of anxiety outperform the students with higher levels of anxiety in terms of reading comprehension, with a p value of 0.011.
The Students’ Difficulties in Essay Writing during Pandemic Covid- 19 in English Language Education of Universitas Islam Riau Arimuliani Ahmad; Fitria Andriani; Maya Yova Dita Mulyani; Rahma Sarita; Rahmah Hazimah Anita
J-SHMIC : Journal of English for Academic Vol. 9 No. 2 (2022): J-SHMIC: Journal of English for Academic
Publisher : UIR Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25299/jshmic.2022.vol9(2).9770

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Online learning during the Covid-19 era requires educators to be creative in compiling interesting learning materials so that students can study the material well and not get bored while learning. But in reality, some of the problems faced by some students, especially those in semester 4th of the English department at the Universitas Islam Riau Riau who have been online since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, have difficulty when they are writing an essay. The sample of this research is the English Language Education student in Universitas Islam Riau, which consist of 34 fourth semester students. This was investigation design which mainly analyzes quantitative data via a distributed web-based questionnaire provided as numerical data on graphics and charts. This questionnaire was based on Ceylan's (2019) questionnaire which focus on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. The majority of online learning aspects are connected to distance and time flexibility, student and instructor interaction, and many aspects that online learning shares with distant education. As a result, online learning may not even be ready to serve all disciplines in the same way, and that not all online learning platforms are the same. The student lacked the opportunity to practice academic writing skills and produce a solid essay product. As a result, students must practice writing as often as possible in order to produce a well-written essay. Cognitive difficulties are now defined as difficulties in the categories of writing perspective, transferring language, and writing process.
The Students’ Obstacles in Speaking for Professional Context during Online Learning Fauzul Etfita; Siti Hamidah; Berlian Agung Anugrah; Lusi Septari; Maya Dwi Sukma Fatania; Arimuliani Ahmad
EDUKATIF : JURNAL ILMU PENDIDIKAN Vol 4, No 4 (2022): August Pages 5501-6400
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/edukatif.v4i4.3353

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The teaching and learning process, particularly in Universities, was conducted face-to-face but has transitioned to fully online learning back in COVID-19 pandemic. Lecturers and students were forced to engage in online learning and teaching activities, which has a significant impact on the student's learning experience. This study is aimed to investigate students' difficulties in speaking for professional context class during the COVID-19 situation. The quantitative method was used and an online questionnaire was distributed to 30 students in the third-semester English Language Education of a private university in Riau. The findings revealed a number of issues that students encountered while taking the class. The first is the usage of YouTube videos as a source of educational materials. Next, the students have difficulty elaborating on the lecturer's material during online classes. After that, the issue concerns the student procedures when working on projects or assignments assigned by the lecturer. The fourth is overcoming students' access limitations to ZOOM Meetings. The last is the lack of learning equipment and student support services while participating in online learning.
Pendampingan Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran Interaktif berbasis Web pada Siswa SMKS Budi Dharma Dumai Fauzul Etfita; Arimuliani Ahmad; Alber Alber; Sri Wahyuni
Kontribusi: Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 3 No. 1 (2022): November 2022
Publisher : Cipta Media Harmoni

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53624/kontribusi.v3i1.131

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SMKS Budi Dharma adalah sekolah menengah kejuruan yang ada di Kota Dumai Provinsi Riau. Sekolah ini telah difasilitasi teknologi pendukung proses pembelajaran, salah satunya adalah jaringan internet. Meskipun demikian, ternyata minimnya pengetahuan akan berbagai jenis media berbasis web menjadi salah satu masalah yang dihadapi oleh siswa. Padahal media berbasis web akan sangat membantu siswa dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris. Oleh karena itu, pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini dilaksanakan untuk memberikan pendampingan dalam menggunakan media pembelajaran interaktif berbasis web bagi siswa SMKS Budi Dharma yang ada di Kota Dumai Provinsi Riau. Adapun tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah memfasilitasi siswa menggali pengetahuan serta keterampilan dalam memanfaatkan berbagai media khususnya yang berbasis web. Media ini nantinya tidak hanya dapat siswa integrasikan di dalam kelas namun juga dapat digunakan secara mandiri atau self-learning. Untuk mencapai keberhasilan kegiatan ini maka dilakukan beberapa kegiatan pendampingan. Pertama, pelatihan mengenai konsep dasar mengenai pengertian, fungsi, manfaat, dan jenis media berbasis web. Kemudian, pendampingan dalam penggunakan berbagai jenis media berbasis web. 
Pelatihan Penulisan Teks Bahasa Inggris Dengan Bantuan Kecerdasan Buatan di SMKS Budi Dharma Dumai arimuliani ahmad; Fauzul Etfita; Sri Wahyuni; estika satriani
ABDINE: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 2 No. 2 (2022): ABDINE : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Dumai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52072/abdine.v2i2.440

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Menulis teks dalam bahasa Inggris merupakan sebuah tantanganbesar bagi sebagian besar siswa-siwa di tingkat menengah atas, terlebih di SMKS Budhi Dharma. Hal ini dikarenakan banyaknya komponen-komponen terkait yang harus dikuasai siswa untuk menghasilkan tulisan yang bagus dengan menggunakan Bahasa Inggris. Kurangnya latihan dan feedback yang diberikan oleh guru cenderung menjadi salah satu permasalahan yang menyebabkan fenomena ini terjadi. untuk menyikapi hal ini, tim PkM menawarkan solusi penggunaan AI (Artificial Intellegence) dalam proses menulis untuk mencapai tujuan pembelajaran menulis dalam bahasa Inggris secara efektif dan efisien. Hasil analisis angket menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas siswa memberikan respon positif terhadap pendampingan yang telah diberikan
Speaking Strategies of 4th-Semester Students in English Department FKIP UIR Iqbal Kelana HS; Holma Paulina S; Syafira Aninditya; Sri Wahyuni; Arimuliani Ahmad
JEE (Journal of English Education) Vol. 8 No. 1 (2022): JEE (Journal of English Education)
Publisher : English Study Program University of Pasir Pengaraian

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30606/jee.v8i1.1328

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This research was conducted to study students' learning strategies to improve their speech skills as well as the differences between their learning strategies. In this study, data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. The researche assumed that one of the aspects of the speech skills development process is the learning strategies used by students. The results show Affective Strategies as evidenced by the calculation results, namely, an average value of 58.9% which is in first place. Followed by Memory Strategies with an average of 55.9% in second place. The next strategy in third place is Cognitive Strategies with an average of 54.3%. In fourth place is Compensation Strategies with 52.6% . And the last 2 are Metacognitive Strategies with an average of 49% and Social Strategies with an average of 49% which in this case gets a balanced calculation. That result of this research shows that some students have a better balance when using all types of learning strategies to increase them speech skills. On the other hand, other participants used other learning strategies thoughtfully and appropriately. Based on the research, it seems that students need to be trained to be more know their own language learning strategies. They must use appropriate language learning strategies more thoughtful, purposeful and always able to achieve greater success in developing their speech skills.
The Effect of Hello English Application on Students’ Vocabulary Mastery Johari Afrizal; Yulianto Yulianto; Arimuliani Ahmad; Sri Rezki Mulyani; Intan Syazwina Salsabila
Journal on Teacher Education Vol. 4 No. 2 (2022): Journal on Teacher Education
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jote.v4i2.10702

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Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh yang signifikan dari aplikasi Hello English terhadap penguasaan kosa kata siswa. Aplikasi Hello English adalah aplikasi atau web pembelajaran bahasa Inggris, yang digunakan untuk mengajarkan kosa kata bahasa Inggris, yang dapat meningkatkan keterampilan mengeja, keterampilan kosa kata, keterampilan berbicara, dan pemahaman kata. Penelitian ini bersifat eksperimental. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 35 siswa kelas satu SMP Negeri di Pekanbaru, Riau Indonesia. Instrumen penelitian ini adalah tes kosa kata yang terdiri dari 25 item untuk pre-test dan post-test. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji-t berpasangan sampel dari SPSS versi 26. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada perbedaan hasil antara pre-test dan post-test dengan skor rata-rata 61,13, dan 74,75. Penguasaan kosa kata siswa meningkat setelah diberikan perlakuan dengan menggunakan aplikasi Hello English. Skor t_hitung lebih tinggi dari t_tabel (4,169 > 1,998). Artinya hipotesis nol ditolak dan hipotesis alternatif diterima. Oleh karena itu, ada pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kosa kata siswa kelas satu setelah diajar dengan menggunakan aplikasi Hello English.