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Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Proficiency
ISSN : 27164950     EISSN : 27750450     DOI : https://doi.org/10.32503/proficiency
Core Subject : Education, Social,
Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Proficiency is published biannual on behalf of FKIP UNISKA, Kediri, East Java, Indonesia. This journal invites submission from lecturers, teachers, students of FKIP Uniska, and individuals concerned with topics related to English language teaching and learning. Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Proficiency welcomes researcher in both EFL and ESL context to publish professional or conceptual articles, and research articles formed in qualitative and quantitative study in the area of the following scopes: Analysis on English Literatures in English Education Context Discourse Analysis in English Education context ELT Material Development (K-12 and Higher Education) English Applied linguistics English for Specific Purposes in higher education English for Young Learners (K-12) and Adult (Higher Education) English Language Teaching in the four skills; listening, speaking, reading and writing English Language Testing and Evaluation Second Language Acquisition Translations in English Education
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 105 Documents
TEACHERS PERSPECTIVES REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MERDEKA BELAJAR IN ENGLISH CLASS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY IN INDONESIAN CONTEXT 'Ainiyah, Aylul Fajrinniar; Prasetyarini, Aryati
Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Proficiency Vol 6 No 2 (2024): PROFICIENCY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/proficiency.v6i2.5195

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This research was conducted to determine English teachers' perspectives, efforts, and challenges in implementing the Merdeka Belajar (Freedom to Learn) Curriculum in the classroom. Anchored from the interpretative paradigm, the study applied qualitative design using observation and interview to collect the data. The participants were the seventh and eighth -grade English teachers at one of the state Islamic schools in East Java. Data were obtained through observation and interviews. The data is analyzed using content analysis techniques and then validated using the data triangulation method. The results of the research showed that teachers had four perspectives, four efforts, and four challenges. The teachers' perspectives included: (1) The Freedom to Learn Curriculum encourages motivation and creativity, (2) The effectiveness of the curriculum, (3) Encouraging independence, and (4) Differentiated learning models. The teachers' efforts included: (1) Creating teaching materials, (2) Giving quizzes, (3) Making students work in groups, and (4) Providing feedback. The teachers' challenges included: (1) Adjusting to the new curriculum, (2) Unsupportive signals, (3) Adapting teaching to students' characters and needs, and (4) Difficulty in maintaining student engagement in the classroom. The conclusion of this research is that the teachers' perspectives were conveyed positively, and the teachers have made creative efforts for self-learning.
AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS ON TEACHING SPEAKING STRATEGIES AT THE EIGHT GRADERS OF SMP YP SUNAN DALEM GUMENO Mazidah, Eva Nur; Sabella, Nadia
Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Proficiency Vol 6 No 1 (2024): PROFICIENCY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/proficiency.v6i1.4124

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This research was conducted to find out (1) the strategies used by the teacher and (2) students’ perception on teaching speaking strategies at the eighth graders of SMP YP Sunan Dalem Gumeno 2023. This research design was descriptive qualitative research. The subject of this research was the teacher and the students at the eighth graders of SMP YP Sunan Dalem Gumeno 2023, in here there are one English teacher and twenty six students. The data were obtained through questionnaire and interview. The results showed that the teacher has various strategies used to teach speaking in class such as discussion, drilling, and games. The results of students' perceptions also showed good responses to the strategies used by the teacher to teach speaking. They could get many benefits from the strategies used by the teacher as they are more confident in speaking English, they can convey their ideas, they easily remember new vocabulary and they easily understand the material presented by the teacher.
ENHANCING QESTIONS FORMATION SKILLS THROUGH DEFINITIONAL QUESTION ANSWERING (DQA) Rifiyanti, Hafizah; Anggraeni, Noerlina; Dewi, Dyah Utami
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/proficiency.v6i2.5456

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Students often have difficulty in formulating questions that generate specific and definite answers. They lack proficiency in understanding and applying the grammatical structures and syntax required to form questions appropriately. This study aims to improve students' ability to formulate questions through the application of the Definitional Question Answering (DQA) learning method, where questions are designed to produce specific and definite answers. In this study, the experimental method was used to evaluate changes in students' abilities. The research sample consisted of 101 students majoring in management at the Faculty of Economics, Kosgoro Institute of Business and Informatics 1957 (IBIK 57). After intervention with the DQA program, a post-test was administered to assess the effectiveness of the program and students' progress. This study used an experimental design with a pre-test and post-test to evaluate the changes in students' abilities before and after the application of the DQA method. Before the application of the DQA method, all students took an initial test to measure their ability to formulate questions, comprehension of sentence elements, analytical ability, communication, and text comprehension. Thus, this study aims to contribute to improving students' skills in forming effective questions and deepening their understanding of the subject matter. The result is that the intervention or learning method that has been applied between the pre-test and post-test is effective in improving participants' performance
A Correlational Study: Grammar Proficiency and Reading Comprehension of Descriptive Text in MTs Mathlaul Anwar Bakung Muhtadi, Muhtadi; Gumelar, Rizki Elang; Sudirman, Ade; Mujani, Sahril
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/proficiency.v6i1.4747

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The research explored the correlation between proficiency in grammar and the comprehension of descriptive text within a group of 60 eighth-grade students in MTs Mathlaul Anwar Bakung. between proficiency in grammar and reading comprehension. These results suggest that improving students' grammar proficiency may contribute to better understanding of descriptive text, but other factors should also be considered in order to enhance overall comprehension skills. Additionally, further research is needed to explore the specific factors that may influence reading comprehension of descriptive text in order to develop comprehensive strategies and interventions.
TEACHING NARRATIVE WRITING BY USING ANIMATED MUSIC VIDEO FOR TENTH GRADERS Nawa, Friska Maulita Yulfatul; Wahyuni, Sri; Aini, Nurul
Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Proficiency Vol 6 No 2 (2024): PROFICIENCY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/proficiency.v6i2.4605

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of teaching writing to EFL students attending SMA Negeri 1 Plosoklaten using animated movies. This study is quantitative in nature. Participants in the research included 71 students from two courses. 36 students from the control group, X-IPA 3 SMA Negeri 1 Plosoklaten, and 35 students from the experimental group, X-IPA 2. Tests called pretests and posttests are used to gather data. The experimental group's average score of 81.74 and the control group's average score of 79.56, which were determined using ANCOVA, clearly showed that there was a significant difference between the two groups. According to the calculations, students in the experimental classrooms that used animated music video instead of image series for instruction had higher grade point averages. Because the significant value was 0.002 less than 0.05, the results indicated that the alternative hypothesis was accepted and the null hypothesis was rejected. This animated film serves as an effective training tool for the composition of narrative texts.
PERSPECTIVES OF PRE-SERVE EFL TEACHERS TO CHOOSE TEACHING AS A FUTURE CAREER Rita, Erinda Nalu; Wulandari, Sri; Putri, Kristanti Yuntoro; Haryanti, Dhena Usthiana
Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Proficiency Vol 6 No 2 (2024): PROFICIENCY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/proficiency.v6i2.5629

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Globalization has had a massive impact on people’s mindset nowadays when on deciding their career, especially on being a teacher. In this case, working in the educational sector is considered a non-profitable occupation, especially for being a teacher. Due to those issues, this research aimed to analyze the career pre-serve EFL teachers and the motivations affecting their decision to be a teacher at the Islamic University of Kadiri in 2023/2024. This study used descriptive qualitative as the research design, where the data was collected by conducting in-depth interviews. Nine university students in the 8th semester of English Education were chosen as participants. The interview results have shown that motivation is the best way to prepare students to deal with the challenge of current teaching conditions. Having a strong motivation could lead them to a successful teaching career. All in all, considering a future career as a teacher is a great choice, since the students have figured out the current situation of the teachers following by some obstacles teachers have faced. Due to this condition, this job surprisingly brings great opportunities await in the future. Key words: future career, motivation, pre-serve teacher
ENHANCING ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION THROUGH TECHNOLGY-BASED APPLICATIONS Hidayat, Syamsu; Rifiyanti, Hafizah; Silvanie, Astried
Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Proficiency Vol 6 No 1 (2024): PROFICIENCY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/proficiency.v6i1.4482

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This research is a systematic review that uses descriptive qualitative research methods with the aim of collecting all articles relevant to AI Technology-based applications for English language acquisition. The methodology used to analyze the data was the descriptive qualitative research method, where each article was analyzed in detail to identify patterns, key findings, and key characteristics relating to the use of AI Technology in English language acquisition. The results of this analysis were then used to compile a research report describing the development and trends of the application of AI Technology in the context of English language learning. The search results included several studies that explored the use of AI in English language learning, highlighting the potential of AI to enhance language acquisition through interactive and personalized learning experiences. The studies also emphasize the importance of balancing technology and human engagement, as well as the need to approach AI language learning critically, taking into account privacy concerns. Overall, this research shows that AI has the potential to revolutionize language learning by providing personalized, engaging, and accessible tools to improve English language competence.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHING VOCABULARY BY USING CONTEXTUAL SENTENCES Farikha, Ninik
Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Proficiency Vol 6 No 1 (2024): PROFICIENCY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/proficiency.v6i1.4948

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The aim of this research is to describe the teaching vocabulary by using contextual sentences for the students of Sibling English Course. The methodology used is quantitative research design with 24 samples of students. This research researcher conducted two tests to get the data, the tests are (1) pre-test to know students’ basic ability in writing and (2) post-test to know students’ vocabulary ability after giving treatment. In doing treatment the researcher used describing contextual sentences as technique in teaching vocabulary. The result of this research is found that the mean score of pre-test was 58.75 and the mean of post-test was 70.42. From both of the data it was found that the result of post-test was higher than the result of pre-test. Then statistically, the data got was analyzed by using SPSS 15.0 version to find t-test. From the computation of the data it was found that the t-test was higher than t-table in significant level 1% and 5 % (2,07<4,049>2,81). From the result of this research showed that contextual sentences are effective in teaching vocabulary of Sibling English Course.
LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR ENGLISH ACHIEVEMENT IN VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Fataa, Muhammad Amirul; Toyyibah, Toyyibah
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/proficiency.v6i2.4603

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Indonesian students' average English proficiency is declining. The decline in English skills among Indonesian students is due to students' learning difficulties. Appropriate English language learning strategies (LLS) can improve students' academic performance. This study aims to find out the students' dominant LLS, then the students' learning achievement, and find out the distribution of students' LLS in the student's achievement. This study uses a quantitative method with a survey approach. The population of this study was tenth-grade students of SMK PGRI 1 Kota Kediri. The instruments used in this study were questionnaires and tests. The data show differences in the use of language learning strategies among students. The mean score for LLS use was 2.62. The second data is students' achievement. From the data, the highest score obtained by a student was 100, the lowest score was 16, and the overall average score was 46.48. The second data is students' achievement. The highest score obtained by a student was 100, the lowest score was 16, and the overall average score was 46.48. From the data, students who achieved perfect category grades mainly used metacognitive and social strategies. Students who primarily use compensation and memory strategies tend not to fall into the "adequate," "good," or "perfect" categories.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING WHOLE BRAIN TEACHING METHOD IN THE TEACHING OF SPEAKING Farikha, Ninik
Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Proficiency Vol 6 No 2 (2024): PROFICIENCY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/proficiency.v6i2.5688

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Finding out how students communicate both before and after receiving instruction utilizing the whole brain teaching method is the aim of this study. The effectiveness of the whole brain teaching method in the Sibling English Course, as well as the notable difference in students' speaking abilities before and after instruction are both demonstrated. Because the outcome of this study is correlated with a numerical value that is derived quantitatively, a quantitative experimental design was adopted. Students in the foundational class of the Sibling English Course are the focus of this study. There are 20 pupils enrolled. Pre-test, treatment, and post-test were the three phases in the research process. (1) The research's findings indicate that students' speaking before receiving instruction utilizing the whole brain teaching approach falls between the "Fair" and "Good" categories, with an extent score ranging from 40–60 to 61–80. Value 68 is the greatest score, while 40 is the lowest. After using the whole brain teaching method, the students' speech falls into the "Good" to "Very Good" category, with an extent score ranging from 61-80 to 81-100. The minimum score is 76, and the maximum score is 92. (3) After adopting the whole brain teaching method, there is a noticeable difference in the speaking abilities of the students. The standard deviation is 5.394 in the post-test and 7.396 in the pre-test. Common Error The post-test mean is 1.206 and the pre-test mean is 1.654. (4) Students' speech improves when the whole brain teaching approach is used.

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