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Reading Comprehension Difficulties Encountered by English Students of Islamic University of Riau Satriani, Estika
J-SHMIC : Journal of English for Academic Vol 5 No 2 (2018): J-SHMIC(Journal of English for Academic)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP UIR

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25299/jshmic.2018.vol5(2).1885

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The aim of this research is to find out the difficulties  of reading comprehension  faced by the first semester of students in FKIP UIR Pekanbaru. Kualitative research design in case study used in this research by using the instruments were  questionnaire and  interview guide. Based on the results of analyzing  data from the questionnaire and interview, the reseacher   found  most of students’ difficulties in reading comprehension because they have no motivation in reading habit, they  read a little or nothing. It is considered to be a problem for the students to comprehend a reading text. Another students’  difficulties in reading comprehension was the low reading skill. The students complained about the fact that they found, they need to study hard to remember the information they just read. They also need much time to read the text to overcome their problem. Too difficult reading material is also one of students problem in understanding the reading text. The material of reading is unfamiliar for them and grammatical complexity is also a reason why the students failed to comprehend the text correctly. The sentences in reading text too long or having complicated sentences. Related with these problem, new words  and long texts are seen by the students as a major  obstacle to comprehend a reading text.
Workshop Penggunaan Google Formulir sebagai Media Evaluasi Pembelajaran Digital selama Pandemi COVID-19 Sri Wahyuni; Estika Satriani; Fauzul Etfita
Publikasi Pendidikan Vol 11, No 2 (2021)
Publisher : Prodi PGSD FIP UNM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/publikan.v11i2.20582

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Evaluasi merupakan bagian yang sangat krucial pada proses pembelajaran untuk mengetahui ketercapaian tujuan pembelajaran. Namun, pandemi COVID-19 tidak memungkinkan untuk melaksanakan tes secara konvensional. Untuk mengatasai masalah tersebut, tim pengabdian Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris menawarkan solusi dengan memanfaatkan Google formulir sebagai alat tes agar lebih efektif dan efisien di tengah pandemi. Sararan dari pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian adalah guru-guru mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris SMA Negeri 1 Peranap. Kegiatan dilaksanakan secara daring. Setelah materi dipaparkan melalui video tutorial, pemateri melakukan pendampingan mengenai penggunaan Google Formulir dalam evaluasi pembelajaran. Hasil dari kegiatan adalah Guru-guru mendapatkan dampak positif dari kegiatan workshop tes digital melalui Google Formulir (68,5%) dan dapat membuat soal melalui Google Formulir (94,7%).
AN ANALYSIS OF STANDARD ENGLISH AND GENERAL AMERICAN VARIETIES IN TEACHING SPEAKING OF FKIP UIR-PEKANBARU Estika Satriani; Afrizal Afrizal; Arimuliani Ahmad
Proceedings of ISELT FBS Universitas Negeri Padang Vol 3 (2015): Proceedings of 3nd International Seminar on English Language Teaching (ISELT)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Padang

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Standard English and General American are part of varieties of English that are used and learned in education world. Formerly only Standard English had been taught, but lcently General American has been taWht as well. Nowadays, both varieties of General American and Standard English are found in university "of Indonesia. Based on this phenomena, the writers think, some problem may occur when deciding which variety to teach in the classroom. The purpose of this study is to finiout the aititudes of eight EFL lecturers of English toward differert varieties of English, namely Standard English and General Amirican. Likewise, the researchers want to find out ifthese varieties are reflected in their classroom teaching as well as what their views are on student's use of the variety of English in question. The study was carried out in Islamic University of Riau Pekanbaru. The participants were inteiviewed by "alternative" and "open ended', questions. The results of this study showed that the Standard English variety was most frequently used among English lecturers at Islamic University of Riau when teaching speaking English than the General American variety. Furthermore, the lecturers' 'formal', varieties illustrated that standard english was considered as "educated", "polite","better constnrction of sentence", etcetera. General American was described as being "friendly", "simple", "commonly used", "young approached" and so on.
The Effect of Using Online Reading Resources toward Students' Reading Comprehension in Extensive Reading Class estika satriani
J-SHMIC : Journal of English for Academic Vol. 4 No. 2 (2017): J-SHMIC(Journal of English for Academic)
Publisher : UIR Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (654.129 KB) | DOI: 10.25299/jshmic.2017.vol4(2).668

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The students at the Second Semester of English Study Program of FKIP-UIR Pekanbaru have problem in reading comprehension. The aim of this research is to find out whether Online Reading Resources has significant effect towards students’ reading comprehension in extensive reading class. The design of the research was experimental research which focused on quantitative approach. The participants of the research were the second semester students of English Study Program of FKIP-UIR Pekanbaru. There are two classes as the samples of this research; experimental group and control group. Each of the group consisted of 31 students. The instruments of this research was reading test. Experimental group was provided with pre-test, treatment, and post-test. Meanwhile control group only given pre-test, and post-test. The finding showed that the mean score in pre- test was 57.25 and post test was 78.07, the improvement was 20.8 for experimental group. Meanwhile for control group in pre-test, the students got the mean score 58.07, and in post-test got 64.67, improvement was 6.61. It could be stated that there is significant effect of online reading resources after getting treatment. In calculation of analysis tt (t table) on the level of significant 5% found 0.361, and to was 7.1. It could be seen a comparison was 7.1>0.361or (to>tt). It means that the null hypothesis is rejected and alternative hypothesis is accepted. It can be stated there is a significant effect of students’ reading comprehension in extensive reading class after using online reading resource in teaching and learning reading at the second semester of English Study program FKIP-UIR Pekanbaru.
Reading Comprehension Difficulties Encountered by English Students of Islamic University of Riau Estika Satriani
J-SHMIC : Journal of English for Academic Vol. 5 No. 2 (2018): J-SHMIC(Journal of English for Academic)
Publisher : UIR Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (297.998 KB) | DOI: 10.25299/jshmic.2018.vol5(2).1885

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The aim of this research is to find out the difficulties of reading comprehension faced by the first semester of students in FKIP UIR Pekanbaru. Kualitative research design in case study used in this research by using the instruments were questionnaire and interview guide. Based on the results of analyzing data from the questionnaire and interview, the reseacher found most of students’ difficulties in reading comprehension because they have no motivation in reading habit, they read a little or nothing. It is considered to be a problem for the students to comprehend a reading text. Another students’ difficulties in reading comprehension was the low reading skill. The students complained about the fact that they found, they need to study hard to remember the information they just read. They also need much time to read the text to overcome their problem. Too difficult reading material is also one of students problem in understanding the reading text. The material of reading is unfamiliar for them and grammatical complexity is also a reason why the students failed to comprehend the text correctly. The sentences in reading text too long or having complicated sentences. Related with these problem, new words and long texts are seen by the students as a major obstacle to comprehend a reading text.
Online Reading Resources Among EFL Students: Do They Promote Reading Habit? DO THEY PROMOTE READING HABIT? Estika Satriani
J-SHMIC : Journal of English for Academic Vol. 6 No. 1 (2019): J-SHMIC (Journal of English for Academic)
Publisher : UIR Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (622.621 KB) | DOI: 10.25299/jshmic.2019.vol6(1).2528

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The aim of this study are to describe the EFL learners’ reading habit, the factors influence of reading habit, and the impact of the use Online Reading Resources on promoting students’ reading habit. 156 EFL learners FKIP- Islamic University of Riau involved as participants who read by using online reading resources. The study employed questionnaire, reading log, and interview intensively to collect the data. The results of analysis data from instruments were used in this study reflected that the use of online reading resources as a source of reading material has changed the reading habits of the learners, from conventional reading cultures into integrated the new technologies in reading process. There were 75% students already have got reading habit. It was significant increase than before. Besides that, online reading resources also provided positive changes for students who have low motivation in reading to be a fun reading activity. Supporting of teacher, parents, and environment help the learners establish their reading habit. The significant reason of learners get the reading habit was to complete the task. The result implies that the learners expected to read more and intensively to get the greatly reading habit. In conclusion, online reading resources are helpful to work the task, to get much information, and to improve learners’ knowledge in reading.
SUMBER BACAAN ONLINE DALAM MEMBANGUN READING HABIT MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS ISLAM RIAU Estika Satriani
Lectura : Jurnal Pendidikan Vol. 9 No. 2 (2018): Lectura: Jurnal Pendidikan
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (FKIP), Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/lectura.v9i2.1607

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Kebiasaan Membaca (reading habit) merupakan salah satu kegiatan individu yang terkait dengan motivasi dan keingintahuan tentang sesuatu atau informasi yang dibutuhkan dan berguna yang berasal dari masing-masing individu. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat sumber bacaan online yang digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran dalam hal ini dapat membantu membangun reading habit mahasiswa Universitas Islam Riau. Disamping menyajikan banyak sumber bahan bacaan yang dapat diakses oleh siswa di mana saja, sumber bacaan online juga dapat memudahkan mahasiswa dalam melakukan kegiatan belajar di mana pun mereka berada. Penelitian kualitatif deskriptif yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner, reading log dan wawancara sebagai alat untuk mengumpulkan data. Hasil analisis data dari ketiga instrument pada penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan sumber bacaan online dalam proses pembelajaran telah mengubah kebiasaan membaca (reading habit) mahasiswa dari budaya membaca konvensional menjadi budaya yang telah mengintegrasikan teknologi baru kedalam proses pembelajaran membaca. Hal ini dibuktikan oleh data yang menyatakan 75% mahasiswa sudah memiliki kebiasaan membaca. Jika dibandingkan dengan kebiasaan membaca mahasiswa sebelum menggunakan sumber bacaan online, terjadi peningkatan yang signifikan, yang mana 87% mahasiswa masih memiliki kebiasaan baca rendah. Disamping itu, sumber bacaan online juga memberikan perubahan positif bagi mahasiswa yang memiliki motivasi rendah dalam membaca menjadi aktivitas membaca yang menyenangkan.
An Analysis of English Loanword Used in Riau Pos Daily Newspaper Estika Satriani
ELT-Lectura Vol. 5 No. 2 (2018): ELT-Lectura Studies and Perspective in English Language Teaching
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elt-lectura.v5i2.2149

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Most of Indonesian vocabularies now are derived from other languages such as from English. The phenomena caused by many new foreign words that used in Indonesia. It is called loanword. It means that a word from one language adapted into another language. This research was aimed to analyze and describe the types of English loanwords written in Riau Pos daily newspaper; simple word, complex word, and translated word. The research was descriptive design. The source of data in this research was article of Opini, Ekonomi-bisnis, and Politik that published on April 9th, 19th, 20th, 23rd 2016 in Riau Pos daily newpaper. The result of the research showed that there were 217 English loan word that used in Riau Pos daily newspaper. Complex word was the most frequently used which there were 122 of complex word, then there were 82 simple word used in Riau Pos daily newspaper, meanwhile translated word was the least frequently which there were 13 of translated word used in Riau pos daily newspaper. In conclusion it can contribute to linguistics fields and Indonesian language itself.
Exploring the Use of Padlet in Synchronous Learning: Students’ Perceptions of its Advantages and Disadvantages Fauzul Etfita; Sri Wahyuni; Estika Satriani; Alber Alber; Asnawi Asnawi
Journal of English Language Teaching and Linguistics Journal of English Language Teaching and Linguistics, 7(2), August 2022
Publisher : Yayasan Visi Intan Permata

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21462/jeltl.v7i2.819

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As a result of the Covid-19 epidemic, educators in Indonesia have had experience dealing with synchronous learning, which has challenged them to select an interesting and engaging method, strategy, or tool to aid the teaching and learning process. Padlet was eventually chosen as the solution to this study. Padlet is a virtual wall that is used to build students' interest in learning English, specifically writing. In this study, the researchers used a descriptive quantitative research design with a sample of 96 students to assess their perceptions of using Padlet as a virtual wall. Numerous factors such as utility, knowledge, engagement, enjoyment, motivation, and ease of use were determined through a questionnaire-based survey which was then distributed as benefits and drawbacks of using Padlet. According to the findings, the students agreed that Padlet provided several benefits to their learning process. On the other hand, students disagreed with Padlet's disadvantages. Therefore, the result implied that the expectation to enhance knowledge is the major factor influencing students’ perceptions of the Padlet utilization in synchronous learning
The Students’ Speaking Anxiety during Pandemic Covid-19 Bulan Anugrah; Estika Satriani; Algaziah Kurnia Difa; Haura Nadya
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 7, No 2 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v7i2.268

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The new paradigm on the position of English in the world has shifted as now English was no longer the property of native speakers. This shifting paradigm challenge the traditional assumption of English teaching world on whether English teachers should incorporate local or target culture in their teaching materials. This is a qualitative research using critical literature review method. The topic being discussed in this article is how to incorporate local value in English language teaching materials. The issue is analysed from various perspectives, they are: world Englishes, English as International Language, culture and identity, materials development and how they shape the idea of how English teaching materials in Indonesia should be developed. In order to do that, the researchers implemented four criteria of a good ELT materials proposed by McDonough, Shaw, Masuhara, (2013). As the result of the research, we provide two suggestions. They are creating a team of book developers and providing alternatives ELT materials based on different learning styles, text genres, or even viewpoint towards an issue.