Journal of English Language Teaching
Journal of English Language Teaching is a journal published by English Language Teaching Study Program of FBS Universitas Negeri Padang. This journal is published three times a year (March, June, and September). The main purpose of this journal is to advance and foster English Language Teaching or education, research, and professionalism in Indonesia. The journal provides research and paper to increase awareness, consideration and analysis of issues in Teaching English as Foreign Language, and also promotes the interchange of ideas, and comparative studies in this field.
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Grammatical Errors in Thesis Backgrounds Written by Students at the English Language Education Program of Universitas Negeri Padang
Azzuhudi, Muhammad Habib;
Tiarina, Yuli
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 1 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i1.127171
Errors are common occurrence made by students when they are learning which In this case, students’ error in learning English. Error analysis is a methodology to find these errors. This study aimed to describe students’ errors in writing thesis backgrounds who took Paper Thesis Writing class in Universitas Negeri Padang. Descriptive research was implemented to this study using quantitative method. The population and sample of this research was K1-K5 2019 students. By using cluster random sampling to decide the sample, K1 was the chosen sample of this research. This study was conducted by using the 23 students’ final project in Paper Thesis Writing class which is thesis proposal backgrounds as the data. Students’ errors were classified into four types which was omission, addition, misformation and misordering. After analyzing the data, three out of four types of error were found in students’ thesis background. Among the total of 97 errors found, misformation had the highest occurrence of 62 errors, followed by addition with 18 errors, omission with 17 errors and no misordering error.
Does Students’ Habit in Watching English Movies and Ability in Translating English Idioms Correlate?
Sukatri, Ifal;
Ardi, Havid
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 1 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i1.126192
Most previous researchers found out that students have difficulties in transalting some expressions from a source language to a target language. This research has a purpose to reveal correlation between the students’ habit in watching English movies and their ability in translating English idiom expressions. The population and sample of this research was the third year who are taking translation subject in their fifth semester of academic year 2021 in English Department of Universitas Negeri Padang. The instruments of this research were questionnaire and translation test. The result of this research showed that the r-calculated (0.549) > r-table (0.333). The hypothesis was accepted by the calculation of t-test which is t-calculated (3.773) > t-table (1.692) with df = n-2 (33) in the level of significance 0.05. The research hypothesis stated that there is a significant correlation between students’ watching habits and their ability in translating English idioms was accepted.
Relationship Between Paraphrasing Ability and Grammar Mastery of English Education Students at Universitas Negeri Padang
Saputri, Elika Oktavia;
Ovilia, Ririn
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 1 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i1.127515
In order to fulfil the requirements of academic papers, students are intended to compose their works by drawing upon concepts acquired from a range of sources that they have studied. Paraphrasing is one of the advanced academic skills which it can be employed during academic writing. Nevertheless, in reality, the majority of students continue to struggle with paraphrasing and their proficiency in this skill remains limited. Multiple studies have examined the difficulties encountered by students in the process of paraphrasing, revealing that grammar mastery is one of the predominant challenges in this context. This correlational study seeks to ascertain the correlation and quantify the impact of students' grammar mastery toward their ability to paraphrase. The study population consists of eight classes of second-year students in the English Education study-program at Universitas Negeri Padang who are enrolled in the Academic Writing course. The sample for this study was selected using cluster random selection, with two classes being chosen. Grammar test (TOEFL) and paraphrasing test (articles from reputable journal) are the instrument for this study. This study employed quantitative research methodology, utilizing bivariate correlation analysis technique. The results indicate a positive correlation between students’ paraphrasing ability and their grammar mastery. The findings also demonstrate that grammatical mastery accounted for 29.2% of the variation in paraphrase ability.
Students’ Attitude Toward the Use of Reading Aloud in Learning Reading Skills at SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Padang
Hikmah, Sri;
Zainil, Yetti
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 1 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i1.127470
This study aims to analyze students' attitudes towards the use of reading aloud in learning reading skills at SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Padang. The researcher employed a mixed-methods approach, involving a total population of 204 students from grades 7, 8, and 9, as well as English teachers at SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Padang. The research sample, obtained through simple random sampling, comprised 25% of the student population, totaling 51 students, and two English teachers. Quantitative research was conducted using a questionnaire to analyze students' attitudes towards the use of reading aloud in learning reading skills at SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Padang. Meanwhile, qualitative research was carried out to analyze the extent to which teachers utilize reading aloud in teaching reading skills. The research findings indicate that students have positive attitude towards affective, cognitive, and behavioral components in learning reading skills. Therefore, it can be concluded that students feel that reading aloud helps and motivates them in learning English reading skills. Interviews with two English teachers also revealed skillful practices of reading aloud, aligning with best practices in reading aloud.
Student Engagement in Small Group Discussion for English Language Learning at SMAN 1 Salimpaung
Ilahi, Puja Restu;
Ratmanida, Ratmanida
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 1 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i1.127387
This study aims to find out the level of student engagement in small group discussions during English learning at SMAN 1 Salimpaung. The research design was conducted using descriptive research; 61 twelfth-grade students were selected using the cluster random sampling method. Questionnaires and observation checklists were used to collect data. The questionnaire consisted of 40 closed questions relating to students' engagement in small group discussions. The results showed that student engagement in small group discussions at SMAN 1 Salimpaung can be high, with an overall mean of 2.94. Specifically, the cognitive engagement dimension showed the highest level of engagement, indicating students' active engagement in critical thinking, analyzing information, developing an understanding of the material discussed, monitoring progress and self-evaluation during small group discussions. In addition, the behavioral engagement dimension also showed significant levels of engagement, with students exhibiting behaviors that reflected active participation and interaction. Although the emotional engagement dimension showed high levels of engagement overall, there was considerable variation in students' emotions within the small group discussions
Analysis of Teacher Techniques for Teaching Speaking Skills at SMAN 1 IV Koto Aur Malintang
Melani, Yultri;
Syafei, An Fauzia Rozani
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 1 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i1.127148
This study aimed to find out the techniques employed by the teacher and how the teacher implements techniques for teaching speaking skills at SMAN 1 IV Koto Aur Malintang. This study was focused on one English teacher as an object of the study. The data in this study were the results of the observation checklist when teaching speaking in the classroom. The observation of this study was conducted to check whether the activities mentioned in the observation checklist are available in the classroom. The result of the analysis showed that the techniques employed by the teacher in teaching speaking at SMAN 1 IV Koto Aur Malintang were brainstorming, discussion, and role-play. Moreover, there are few activities that the teacher passes over crucial aspects in different teaching techniques employed that may impact teaching and they are short time limits, lack of reminders for the next session, lack of attention to the discussion topic, reflection on vocab in the story, and feedback from other groups. The findings suggest the teacher gains a better understanding of the activities associated with the techniques being applied. This knowledge would enable the teacher to take more appropriate actions in the classroom. This can be done by joining the training, seminars or workshops facilitated by the school.
Lecturers’ Perception of Content Language Integrated Learning in Teaching International Class at Universitas Negeri Padang
Delarosa, Adelia;
Fitrawati, Fitrawati
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 1 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i1.127778
Content Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is an educational approach that is appropriate to be implemented in international class since the aims are to help the students mastering the content subject and the target language. This study aimed to find the lecturers’ perception of the benefits and the obstacles in implementing CLIL approach in international class at Universitas Negeri Padang. The method used in this study was survey research that used closed-ended questionnaire which consists of 47 items of statements and open-ended questionnaire which consists of 8 questions to collect the data. The samples of this study were 18 lecturers who teach in different international classes at Universitas Negeri Padang. The findings showed that mostly the lecturers have very positive perception that CLIL provides many benefits for themselves. CLIL improve lecturers’ language proficiency, lecturers’ attitudes, lecturers’ understanding on the subject, and lecturers’ cultural awareness. In addition, the results of this study showed that most of the lecturers do not have big problems that can obstruct CLIL implementation. However, there were still lecturers who have problems in implementing CLIL approach related to the lesson planning, materials development, understanding on the target language and communication skills.
The Correlation between Student’s Motivation in Choosing English Education Study Program at Universitas Negeri Padang and Student’s Learning Achievement in Microteaching Class
Yunis, Anita;
Putri, Nofrina Eka
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 1 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i1.127729
Every person has their motivation in choosing something, and so do the students who have graduated from high school. The students might choose an English education Program Study as their major in a university. The choosing major can be influenced by what kinds of motivation they have, there are five kinds of motivation in this research: intrinsic, extrinsic, instrumental, integrative, and altruistic. Furthermore, since the major is related to the education field, the English education curriculum will have a Microteaching class as a subject that trains the education-based students to feel how teaching situations look. Hence, this research aims to find out what motivation types motivate the students the most to choose English education and how it correlates with students' English learning achievement in Microteaching classes. There are 31 participants from the same program study in entry year 2020, who have taken Microteaching class in this research. To collect the data, a questionnaire with 25 statements and a document about students’ results in Microteaching classes were used in this study. Then, the method used in this research was the correlational method. The findings of this study stated that the highest motivation type that motivated students to choose English Education was intrinsic. Yet, the correlation between students’ motivation in choosing English Education and students’ learning achievement in micro-teaching classes was displayed in a low level of correlation.
EFL College Student’s Perception in Using Movie Animations from Little Fox Youtube Channel as Autonomous Learning Activities
Zahra, Nadafa Namira;
Marlina, Leni
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 1 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i1.127554
The aim of this research is to reveal students' perceptions of the use of movie animations from the "Little Fox" YouTube channel as an autonomous learning activity. This research uses descriptive research with a quantitative approach. The population of this study was the Advanced Listening class at Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Negeri Padang with a sample of the K5 Advanced Listening class (Prodi K5 English, Language Education Program). This research used a total sampling technique because the class where learning using visual media was implemented was only the K5 Advanced Listening class. The research instruments used to collect the data were a questionnaire with 30 closed statements using 4 Likert scales, and an interview with 5 main questions about students’ perception in using movie animations from “Little Fox” YouTube Channel as autonomous learning activities. The results of this research are from a physical aspect and a psychological aspect. Firstly, from the physical aspect the results showed that the majority of students liked and felt involved in watching animated videos from the YouTube channel "Little Fox," with positive perceptions of their impact on comprehension, visual and auditory senses, and enjoyment in learning English. The total average of perception indicators in the physical aspect is 3.03 (Positive). Secondly, from the psychological aspect the results showed that the use of animated videos from the YouTube channel "Little Fox" significantly increased students' interest, self-confidence and engagement in English learning, reflecting the positive psychological impact of the channel's content. The total average of perception indicators in the psychological aspect is 3.05 (Positive). Since the students' perceptions on both physical and psychological aspects are Positive, the other classes are suggested to use the Little Fox YouTube channel in a similar way as an autonomous learning activity.
The Effect of Using Digital Children’s Literature on Storynory.com to EFL College Students’ Vocabularies at English Department, FBS, UNP
Gumay, Qaula Harisya;
Marlina, Leni
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 1 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i1.127196
Children's digital literature is a platform that can be used as an innovative learning media, especially for reading. The objective of this research is to examine whether incorporating digital literature for children from the website storynory.com can enhance the vocabulary of college students studying English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Quasi-experimental was used as a research design in this study with quantitative methods. The population of this research were students of Introduction to Literature classes, English Department, FBS, Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP). Then, using a cluster random sampling technique, the researchers selected two classes in the Introduction to Literature course for the 2022/2023 academic year at the English Department, FBS, UNP as an experimental class and a control class. The data in this research was gathered from the outcomes of both the pre-test and post-test tests of vocabulary. Researchers chose 100 vocabulary words from a selection of 15 stories available on the storynory.com website for testing. The results of this research show an increase in vocabulary in the post-test score of 0.23 after using the storynory.com website in the experimental class. This provides evidence that incorporating children's digital literature, particularly from storynory.com, positively influences the vocabulary of EFL students at UNP.