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Education and Linguistics Knowledge Journal (Edulink)
ISSN : 2861887     EISSN : 26861860     DOI : https://doi.org/10.32503/edulink
Core Subject : Education,
EDULINK: Education and Linguistics Knowledge Journal, is published biannually on behalf of Kadiri Islamic University, Kediri, East Java, Indonesia. This journal invites submission from lecturers, teachers, educators, and individuals concerned with topics related to English language teaching and learning.
Articles 79 Documents
The Teaching Practicum Experience of Pre-service English Language Teachers through Synchronous Learning Nurjannah Nurjannah; Sri Lestari
EDUCATION AND LINGUISTICS KNOWLEDGE JOURNAL Vol 3 No 2 (2021): Education and Linguistics Knowledge Journal (Edulink)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/edulink.v3i2.1951

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During the pandemic COVID-19, teaching practicum has shifted from offline to online mode following the school policy. In this demanding situation, pre-service teachers might have new experience of conducting online teaching learning activities. The experience could be found in planning, teaching, and reflecting stages of teaching practicum. This study employed two pre-service English language teachers who majored in the English Language Education narrating their experience of their teaching practicum. The data was obtained from the pre-service teachers’ reflective journals and interviews. The findings of this study showed various experiences of teaching English in synchronous online classes, including the experience of using the platform, the experience with the students, the experience of teaching English lessons, and the experience with cooperating teacher.
Teaching Narrative Text Using RPG (Role Playing Game) in SMPN 2 Purwoasri for the Second Year Students Fitra Ardiansyah; M. Syaichul Muchyidin
EDUCATION AND LINGUISTICS KNOWLEDGE JOURNAL Vol 3 No 2 (2021): Education and Linguistics Knowledge Journal (Edulink)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/edulink.v3i2.2043

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Role playing game is defined as one of the popular genres of video games being released for computer and video game console system. In some of role playing game, the students can give the main character is name of story. Especially in teaching narrative using RPG, narrative is basically story within this story telling, there are many kinds of narrative comedy, mystery, romance, etc. The topic of RPG related with education has become interesting topic recently. In SMPN2 Purwoasri, the teacher has been done the implementation of teaching writing using RPG since a year ago. The game was conducted to make students more interesting in in teaching writing. In this research, the design used is descriptive qualitative design. The subject of the research is students VIII-F class which consists of 30 students. Concerning the preparation that the teachers have in teaching writing English at SMPN 2 Purwoasri. The teacher should have the syllabus or lesson plan before they teach writing English at SMPN 2 Purwoasri. Concerning about the material that the teachers used syllabus and lesson plan based on the curriculum 2013. The method used was think pair solo. While the media used as brainstorming the idea in writing is RPG Final fantasy. The teachers automatically evaluated the students’ writing English in every meeting the teacher gives evaluation using four aspect those are: grammatical, generic structure, words and spelling and content Key words: narrative text, teaching process, RPG (Role playing game)
The Descriptive Analysis of British Accents in Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone Film Zahrotul Ula
EDUCATION AND LINGUISTICS KNOWLEDGE JOURNAL Vol 3 No 2 (2021): Education and Linguistics Knowledge Journal (Edulink)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/edulink.v3i2.2032

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British accent is an accent commonlyspoken by the people from the United Kingdom (UK) that has several kinds. Harry Potter and the Philospher’s Stone is famous film starred by the British actors who use different kinds of British accent. This research is aimed to find out the dominant British accent used by Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger who will be later called The Trio, and the students’ perception of British accentspoken in the film to help them learn English. The data was collected by analysing the British accent in the film, and a follow up interview was then conducted and analysed qualitatively. The respondents of this research were four students who have already watched the film. Meanwhile, the instruments to collect the data are the film, the dialog transcripts, an article from Accent Bias Britain, and the interview guide. To validate the data, the researcher asked two validators who have experience in British accent. The research reveals that Harry and Hermione used Received Pronunciation while Ron spoke in Estuary English. The students’ perceptions show that the British accent in this film is pronounced in clear and clean manner so the students found it easy and helpful. Thus, this film is recommended to learn English, especially British accent. Key words : British accent, Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone film, perception, RP, Estuary English
The Effect of Using Internet-based Project Work toward Students' Vocabulary Mastery Yulia Nugrahini
EDUCATION AND LINGUISTICS KNOWLEDGE JOURNAL Vol 3 No 2 (2021): Education and Linguistics Knowledge Journal (Edulink)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/edulink.v3i2.1704

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English is an international language. Everyone is competing to master foreign language, especially English language as a communication tool in this era of globalization. As foreign language, it has many problems faced by Indonesian students, especially learning vocabulary. They are able to understand the teachers’ explanation, but it cannot stand any longer in their mind and especially for junior high school students. Vocabulary is one of the language component that should be learned by students, so they are able to accept the English material well. Therefore, the implementation of teaching media is one of the most important strategies in teaching learning process. The research findings in this research are the scores of vocabulary before and after being taught by using Internet-based Project Work. The results showed that the mean of total scores of students’ vocabulary mastery before being taught using Internet-based Project Work was (72,51). While the mean of total scores of students’ vocabulary mastery after they are taught using Internet-based Project Work was (83,16) . It was proved with the t-test analysis that used by the researcher can be shown the result tcount =(11,641), The value of “t” on the t score table t0,05 =(2.045). Based on the results above, alternative hyphotesis (Ha) states there is significant different score of student’s vocabulary mastery by using Internet-based Project Work is accepted, while the null hyphotesis (Ho) that states there is no significant different score of student’s vocabulary mastery is rejected. Finally, it can be concluded that Internet-based Project Work is effective media in teaching English vocabulary to junior high school, especially for eight grade students of SMPN 1 Durenan.
Google Classroom Application in Blended Learning: Indonesian EFL Learners’ Perception Fitriatul Masitoh; Sufirmansyah Sufirmansyah
EDUCATION AND LINGUISTICS KNOWLEDGE JOURNAL Vol 4 No 1 (2022): Education and Linguistics Knowledge Journal (Edulink)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/edulink.v4i1.2378

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Teaching English in the 21st century means that teachers are responsible for more than just teaching the subject; they are also responsible for guiding and monitoring their students as they develop and apply the 21st century skills. At this stage, both teachers and students must adapt to new technology in order to ensure the highest possible quality of teaching and learning in an offline, online, or blended classroom. The use of educational platforms, e.g. Google Classroom, enables educators to adhere to the standards for 21st-century classroom practices. The purpose of this study is to explore EFL students' perceptions on the use of Google Classroom in blended learning. We used a survey research design with a closed-ended questionnaire. The respondents were 106 EFL students from the English Language Education Department of the State Islamic Institute of Kediri. The findings indicate that the EFL learners mainly perceived positively towards Google Classroom's attributes including its usefulness, convenience of use, ease of learning, and user satisfaction when it is used in blended learning. In summary, this research adds to the body of knowledge regarding the potential of Google Classroom in blended learning.
Readability Level of Reading Texts in The English Textbook Published by Intan Pariwara for Junior High School Grade IX at Junior High School 2 Grogol Kediri Kurnia Puspita Pitriani Darwin
EDUCATION AND LINGUISTICS KNOWLEDGE JOURNAL Vol 4 No 1 (2022): Education and Linguistics Knowledge Journal (Edulink)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/edulink.v4i1.2383

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This study describes the results of research regarding: (1) The types of text listed in the English textbooks used by the teacher are books published by Intan Pariwara, (2) The level of readability of books used by teachers published by Intan Pariwara in class IX in SMAN Grogol 2 Kediri. This research uses descriptive qualitative as a research technique. The method used in this research is interviews with English teachers, calculations with FRY graph formulas, and documentation. The research results obtained are: (1) The types of text found in the English book entitled Bahasa Inggris published by Intan Pariwara are announcement text, advertisement text, procedure text, report text, descriptive text, narrative text, and recount text. (2) for the calculation of the readability level using the FRY graph formula, the researcher gave a limit to the type of text used for the study, namely Narrative text with a total of two reading texts and Report text with a total of two reading texts. The results obtained have different numbers, namely from those that are too easy or not according to the user level, namely for class VII, for class VIII, and there is one text that corresponds to the user level, namely for class IX, and one text for class X.
An Analysis of Figurative Languages Used in Mark Manson’ Book Entitled “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living A Good Life” Fajriah Nurul Maulidia
EDUCATION AND LINGUISTICS KNOWLEDGE JOURNAL Vol 4 No 1 (2022): Education and Linguistics Knowledge Journal (Edulink)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/edulink.v4i1.2379

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The objectives of the study are to identify the types of the figurative language found in the book and provide the contextual meaning of the found figurative language. The method used in collecting the data related to the subject of this research is documentation method, and this research was conducted by seeking any relevant data and information about the focus of the study from books and internet that are available for the analysis. The data collection was done by following these steps: reading the book, and then selecting sentences that have figurative language from the book. While the steps to analyze the data are identifying the types of figurative language on each sentence according to Leech, determining the contextual meaning of the figurative language, and eventually interpreting the data. The result shows that there are 274 figurative languages. Simile is at 18.2%. Afterwards, Litotes takes the second most found figurative language about 15.3%, and then Metaphor gets 14.2%. On the lowest point at 8.4 % are Personification and Irony. The rest types of figurative languages, Hyperbole, Metonymy, and Oxymoron, have various percentages at 10.9% for Hyperbole, 12.7% for Metonymy, and 12% for Oxymoron. It can be concluded that figurative language plays important roles in this book. Figurative language makes the novel more attractive to read, and helps the readers imagine the story, the circumstances, and the character based on what the author has illustrated. Hence, the imagination created by the reader is still in context of the story.
The Correlation of Reward and Punishment Toward Writing Achievement Among The Students of MAN 2 Kediri Nur Aida Laila Fitriana; Erwin Hari Kurniawan
EDUCATION AND LINGUISTICS KNOWLEDGE JOURNAL Vol 4 No 1 (2022): Education and Linguistics Knowledge Journal (Edulink)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/edulink.v4i1.2380

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The purpose of this study is to determine the correlation of reward and punishment toward writing achievement among the students of MAN 2 Kediri. This study aims to find out questions of problem, namely (1) to find out the correlation between reward and writing achievement among students of MAN 2 Kediri, (2) to find out the correlation between punishment and writing achievement among students of MAN 2 Kediri, (3) to find out the correlation between reward and punishment towards writing achievement among the students of MAN 2 Kediri. This study uses a quantitative approach. To collect data, researchers used correlation methods and questionnaire data collection techniques. The results of the research are: there is a significant correlation between X1, X2 and Y with a value of 11,942. Then Ha is accepted and it can be concluded that there is a simultaneous correlation between X1 and X2 with Y. Based on the results of the research is a correlation between reward and punishment for writing achievement. Then it is necessary to : (1) For teachers, this study is expected to provide knowledge to teachers that reward and punishment affects writing achievement, (2) For students, it is hoped that students can understand that the task of a student is to follow every series of education, (3) For future researchers, this research is expected to be a reference for further research.
The Comparative Study of Speaking Skill Taught by Using Grammar Translation Method And Direct Method at Sibling English Course Ninik Farikha
EDUCATION AND LINGUISTICS KNOWLEDGE JOURNAL Vol 4 No 1 (2022): Education and Linguistics Knowledge Journal (Edulink)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/edulink.v4i1.2381

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This research is aimed at describing whether there is any positive significant difference between grammar translation method and direct method at Sibling English Course, and which one is more effective taught speaking skill by using grammar translation method and direct method at Sibling English Course. The research design used was comparative study design. The subject of research was 30 students. The instrument used was test. The result of this study showed that ttest is 6.960. It is higher than t table at either 5% or 1% significance level. So, it can be concluded that teaching speaking by using direct method is more effective, and there is any positive significant difference between grammar translation method and direct method at Sibling English Course. It is recommended for the teacher to teach students’ skill using these methods.
Descriptive Analysis of Passive Voice Sentence Through Levels Of Semantic Analysis in the Story of A Study In Scarlet By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Siti Nurjanah
EDUCATION AND LINGUISTICS KNOWLEDGE JOURNAL Vol 4 No 1 (2022): Education and Linguistics Knowledge Journal (Edulink)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/edulink.v4i1.2382

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Learning English as Foreign Language is not that easy in Indonesia. Mostly learners will face some difficulties in learning it as people speak English as foreign language, and the opportunity to interact with English native speakers is very little. The function of English native teachers is to teach English naturally. Therefore, in this research, the researcher offers one of English grammar features to guide the EFL leaners understand English naturally. In this study, the researcher focusses on the level of semantic analysis which is actually a very basic lesson to learn English. The research methodology used is descriptive qualitative research. The data are passive voice constructions consisting of 42 passive voice sentences from a novel of Sherlock Holmes by the title “A Study in Scarlet”. The data are examined by the researcher herself through a software feature on online application. Afterward, the data are analyzed though levels of semantic analysis. There are three key themes which are analyzed: reference, sense relation and thematic role. In summary, the levels of semantic analysis is successful in analyzing the reference which naturally helps the learners memorize many new words also successful in both knowing the sense relation and thematic role which guide the learners think English word just like first language or second language learners.