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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Students’ Errors in Using language Features in Writing a Personal Recount Text at SMPN 5 Padang Panjang
Kifli, Rifa Nabila;
Rani, Yati Aisya
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 2 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i2.128797
This reserach aimed to find out students’ errors in using language features in wrting a personal recount text. This research employed a descriptive research. The resercher adapted the theory of language features form Gerot and Wignell (1994), Barwick (1998), and Derewianka & Jones (2016). The paericipants were 42 eighth-grade students of SMPN 5 Padang Panjang. According to the research findings, the errors made by the students in using language features from the three language features; specific participants, simple past tense and adverbial phrases and connectives were the absence of specific pronoouns and verbs, the incorrect use, form and order, the addition of another verbs.
Lecturers’ Perspectives on The Use of Chat GPT (Generative Pre-training Transformer) in English Writing Classes
Rahmawati, Liza;
Hanifa, Rizaldy
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 2 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i2.128586
This study aimed to figure out how English Language and Literature Department lecturers’ perspectives on the use of chat GPT (Generative Pre-training Transformer) in English writing classes. This research used a qualitative descriptive design. The participants in the study were eight English Language and Literature Department lecturers who have taught and currently teaching in writing classes and have found student assignments that use AI or chat GPT. The data were collected using open-ended questionnaires and interviews. The findings showed that English Language and Literature Department lecturers’ have a positive perspective on the use of chat GPT in writing class. Besides that, the data revealed some students still often misused the chat GPT to complete writing tasks. Related to this, lecturers apply strategies to detect student assignments that use AI assistance or Chat GPT by using Turnitin application and checking the students writing pattern. Therefore, educators or lecturers are strongly advised to be able to develop their potential in following the era of technological development by utilizing various applications that can detect student assignments using AI assistance or chat GPT and the like.
The Effect of “Hamburger Essay” Strategy on Students’ Ability to Write an Essay: Pre-Experimental Research at Eight Grade Students’ of SMP Negeri 24 Padang
Desrianti, Elisa;
Fatimah, Sitti
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 2 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i2.127707
The aimed of the research was to find out how the Hamburger Essay Strategy affected the essay-writing skills of SMP Negeri 24 Padang students. A pre-experimental design with a single group pre- and post-test was employed in this research. Eight classes of eighth-grade students from SMP Negeri 24 Padang made up the population. Purposive sampling was used to choose the sample. The members of the sample were VIII.A. Thirty students were present. Writing essays was the method used to gather the data. The findings of the research showed that implementing of the Hamburger essay strategy positively affected on students’ ability to do essays, with a mean of 31.80 on the pre-test and a mean of 41.77 on the post-test. They were more confident in writing based on the situation given. In conclusionthe research's conclusions and results must improve the essay writer's skills. Students' essay-writing skills are significantly improved by the Hamburger essay strategy.
Lecturers’ Perception on the Teacher Certification Program (PPG) for In-Service English Teachers at UNP in 2021
Nisa, Tika Khairun;
Tiarina, Yuli
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 2 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i2.125192
PPG (Teacher Professional Education) is a program aimed at preparing and producing qualified teachers. This program is designed to prepare teachers to become qualified teachers. This study investigates how lecturers perceive a teaching certification program for in-service English teachers focused on the implementation of deepening material through online self-study, lesson planning, and teaching practicum. This study's participants were eight lecturers who taught PPG Daljab in 2021 at Universitas Negeri Padang. The type of research used in this study is qualitative research. Data were gathered using open and closed questionnaires distributed via Google-form. This study's findings on deepening material through online self-study received positive feedback, with challenges and recommendations highlighted. Positive agreement is evident in the development of lesson plans, with some areas requiring attention and improvement. Although the teaching practicum received positive feedback, there are some issues that must be addressed. Overall, the study provides insight into teacher certification programs' in-service effectiveness, challenges, and enhancement suggestions.
An Analysis of Code Mixing Used by Teachers in Teaching English at SMPN 34 Padang
DMS, Mellynia Aprilia;
Oktoviandry, Rifki
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 2 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i2.128883
This research aimed to know the type of code mixing, the dominant type of code mixing and reasons why the teachers used code mixing in the teaching learning process at SMPN 34 Padang. The research methodology that used in this research was descriptive qualitative method. The subjects of this research were English teacher at SMPN 34 Padang. This research used observation and interview in collecting the data. The result showed that there were three types of code mixing that used by English teacher in teaching learning process, namely intra sentential code mixing, intra lexical code mixing and involving change of pronunciation. Intra sentential code mixing was the dominant type that used by English teachers in teaching learning process, which is 104 utterances included intra sentential code mixing, 15 utterances included intra lexical and 11 utterances included involving change of pronunciation. While the reasons of the teachers used code mixing in teaching learning process were Repetition for clarification, Expressing affection, emotion, or attitude and Lack of proficiency or lexical gap.
Lecturers’ and Students’ Workbook Evaluation of English Proficiency Course at English Department of Universitas Negeri Padang
Marselina, Vivi;
Fitrawati, Fitrawati
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 2 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i2.128792
The aim of this study is to find out if the Cunningsworth theory is true and if the English Proficiency workbook can be used in the way it was meant to be used. This is what the descriptive quantitative method that uses equal random sampling does. A questionnaire was the main tool that the researcher used to properly gather the information they needed. Each participant had to pick one answer of eight different indicators. There was a total of 35 questions. One group of people who took part in the study was students in the English Department's English Proficiency course. Teachers and students who were interested in the subject were in this class. A study project is being worked on by 24 students and 5 teachers right now. 24 students crowded around the board where the discussion was taking place. Based on the results of the study, one could say that the workbook made did meet the requirements set by Cunningsworth. To be more specific, this is how things stand when it comes to meeting the needs of students, completing the program, and providing a wide range of learning materials.
Students' Perception on Online vs. Offline Learning at English Department of UNP
Lestari, Ira;
Rani, Yati Aisya
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 2 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i2.128994
This study aimed to determine students' perceptions of the implementation of online and offline learning experiences. This research used a quantitative method. The sample of this study was students of 2021 at English Department of UNP who were selected through a proportional random sample. Questionnaires were used to collect data. Students' perceptions were analyzed from several dimensions namely Course Structure and Organization, Learner Interaction, Instructor Presence, Student Engagement, Student Satisfaction and Perceive Learning. The results of the analysis showed that there was a negative perception of Learner Interaction, while the other aspects of the dimension showed positive results.
EFL Students’ Perception on Using Storybookscanada.ca as Autonomous English Learning Activity at English Department FBS UNP
F, Zhafira Ramadhani;
Marlina, Leni
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 2 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i2.128780
Children's digital literature may be used as an innovative learning tool for reading and listening. The aim of this research is to reveal students’ perceptions on using digital children’s literature storybookscanada.ca as autonomous learning activity. This researcher uses descriptive research with quantitative approach. The population of this research were students of Introduction to Literature classes, English Department, FBS, Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP). Data was collected from 27 students using a questionnaire with 20 closed statements using 4 Likert scales, and through an interview with 5 key questions about students' perceptions of using digital children's literature storybookscanada.ca. the result of this research from physical and psychological aspect. Firstly, from physical aspect the result showed that the majority of students like and enjoy reading and listening short stories from website storycanada with positive perception of their impact on comprehension, visual, auditory sense and enjoyment in learning English. The total average of students perception in the physical aspect (3.35) it means have very positive impact. Secondly, from the psychological aspect the results showed that the use of storyory.com significantly increased students' interest, self-confidence and engagement in English learning, reflecting the positive psychological impact. The total average of perception indicators in the psychological aspect is 3.36 (Positive). Since the students' perceptions on both physical and psychological aspects are very positive, the other classes are suggested to use storycanada in a similar way as an autonomous learning activity.
Package C Nonformal School Students' Reading Comprehension Strategy of PKBM Iftitah Padang Panjang
Oklid, Tsabithah Salsabilla;
Addinna, Ainul
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 2 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i2.128711
The aim of the current study was to explore the reading comprehension strategies used by nonformal school students on academic English texts. A descriptive quantitative method was employed for this research. The population consisted of all 81 students enrolled at PKBM Iftitah Padang Panjang's tenth, eleventh, and twelve grades. The sample was chosen using the total sampling. A reading comprehension test and the SORS questionnaire were used to collect the data. There are fifteen questions in the reading test, ten of which are multiple-choice and five of which are essay-based. The data were analyzed through reflecting to the Syllabus of the 2013 Curricula’s Basic Competencies (KD). The study's findings indicated that the students' comprehension was rated as poor, with an overall mean score of 53.88. Besides, the questionnaire revealed that most students relied on Problem-Solving Strategies. It was proved by the mean score 3.54, while the dimension that was most frequently used—"I try to get back on track when I lose concentration"—received the highest mean score of 4.18. The findings show that the nonformal students prioritize actively addressing moments of distraction or loss of focus during their reading, underscoring their proactive approach to overcoming comprehension challenges.
An Error Analysis Made by the English Department Students in Translating Tourism Brochure
Walanda, Anisa Erda;
Ardi, Havid
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 2 (2024)
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DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i2.125160
This study aims at finding out the types of errors made by the English Department students of Universitas Negeri Padang in translating tourism brochure from Bahasa Indonesia into English. This study used a descriptive qualitative method. The data were the translation of tourism brochures of the entitled “Lembah Harau, Indahnya Minangkabau” and “Destinasi Wisata Alam yang Masih Alami di Sumatera Barat” done by English Department students of Universitas Negeri Padang who have taken Indonesia English Translation Subject. The data were collected using a test and were analyzed using the error analysis. The results of the study indicate that there are four types of errors which error of devition of meaning is the most error frequently committed by the students in their translation with the frequency of 180 times (63,15%). Omission of meaning (26.66%) is the second, while the error of addition and the error of invention of meaning are the least error found in the students’ translation.