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RETAIN (RESEARCH ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING IN INDONESIA)
Published by Universitas Negeri Surabaya
ISSN : 23562617     EISSN : -     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
RETAIN publishes articles within the scope of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics. RETAIN publishes articles within the scope of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
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Analysis of Recount Text Written by Junior High School Students Based on Freedom Curriculum (Kurikulum Merdeka) HIDAYATI, NABILAH AMINATUSSHOLIHAH
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 12 No. 03 (2024)
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Abstrak Menulis merupakan keterampilan bahasa Inggris yang harus dikuasai siswa. Kegiatan menulis dapat meningkatkan keterampilan bahasa Inggris siswa, seperti berpikir kritis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan siswa dalam menulis personal recount text bagian pengaturan struktur teks terkait dengan pengalaman pada saat pameran P5 di salah satu sekolah menengah pertama negeri di Surabaya. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif untuk menganalisis bagaimana siswa kelas VIII-A menulis teks recount pribadi dalam rubrik organisasi. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi terhadap karya teks recount pribadi siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hanya sedikit siswa yang mampu memperoleh skor pada kategori sangat baik pada pengorganisasian struktur generic teks recount. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa pada kelas VIII-A di salah satu sekolah menengah pertama negeri di Surabaya, siswa masih kurang mampu dalam mengorganisasikan isi tulisan dengan masing-masing fungsi struktur generik dari teks recount.   Abstract Writing is an English skill that students must master. Writing activities can improve students' English skills, such as critical thinking. This research aims to determine students' ability to write personal recount text in the text structure arrangement section related to experiences at the P5 (Project for Strengthening Pancasila Student Profiles) in the independent learning curriculum at one of the Junior High School in Surabaya. The method used is descriptive qualitative to analyze how class VIII-A students write personal recount texts in an appropriate organization. Data collection techniques through observation of students' personal recount text work by adapting writing rubric analysis from Bruce Saddler and Heidi Andrade. The results showed that only a few students achieved a score of "very good category" in organizing appropriate generic structures. Thus, it can be concluded that in class VIII-A at one of the Junior High Schools in Surabaya, students are still less able to organize written content with the generic function of the structure of recount text.
Students’ Perception on the Use of Social Media to Promote Their Listening Skill Dwi Pratiwi, Dita Aprilia
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 12 No. 03 (2024)
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Listening abilities have emerged as one of the most important language skills to master, particularly in English. Currently, social networking can help humans improve their English language skills. Many social media platforms can be used to improve English skills, including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and others. This research aims to find out general information the students have on the use of social media and to know the students' perceptions of using social media to promote their listening skills. The research used a descriptive quantitative research method with a survey design. The sample used was the eleventh grade at one of the senior high schools in Surabaya in the academic years 2023/2024. The data instruments included a questionnaire and an interview, which were analyzed using the SPSS 27 program. According to the findings, students utilized social media for both personal and educational goals at various times and they used various types of social media for different purposes. The students have a positive attitude toward using social media to promote their listening skills. It can be seen from the interpretation of each question in the questionnaire which is supported by interview data.  
The Implementation of Self-Regulated Learning in Reading Comprehension Class of a State Junior High School in Surabaya Novianti, Erlin
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 12 No. 03 (2024)
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Reading requires the most self-regulation because it challenges students to coordinate different types of information. This research aims to describe implementation Self-Regulated Learning in students' reading comprehension and perception as well as in the Reading class. The sample population for this research was 32 grade 8 students at SMPN 6 Surabaya. Data regarding student autonomy are collected through well-validated questionnaires and interviews to collect data. The research findings revealed that 8th grade students showing a high level of awareness of student autonomy, the dominant strategy used by junior high school students in the reading comprehension class is metacognitive self-regulation. This shows that students with a higher level of autonomy tend to show better English language skills competence. The result is the higher the awareness of Self Regulated Learning that students have, the higher the self-regulation of the learning strategies they use, and the higher the implementation of SRL learning carried out by students, the higher the student achievement results. Educators and policy makers can use these findings to develop strategies and interventions that promote learning autonomy and facilitate improved English learning results. Further research is recommended to explore this further factors that can influence student autonomy and relationships with English language competency in reading comprehension.
Teacher’s Perceptions and Challenges towards the Use of Flashcards as an Ice-breaking Activity to Help Students Learn to Speak Firdausi, Annisa Azzahra
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 12 No. 03 (2024)
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The ability to speak English is an essential aspect of learning outcomes at all levels, but many students in Indonesia still need help with their speaking skills. One way that teachers can apply to help students learn to speak is by combining fun activities such as ice-breaking with engaging learning media, namely flashcards. This research further aims to describe (1) teacher’s perceptions of the use of flashcards as an ice-breaking activity to help students learn to speak and (2) the challenges faced by teachers when teaching using flashcards as an ice-breaking activity to help students learn to speak. Based on these two research objectives, this research is categorized as descriptive qualitative research. The data in this research are the results of interviews with teachers who use flashcards as an ice-breaking activity to help students learn to speak and the results of class observations during the learning process. Then, the data obtained was analyzed by researchers, and the results of this analysis showed that teachers thought that using flashcards as an ice-breaking activity to help students learn to speak was important, flashcards were also the suitable media to use, and flashcards as an ice-breaking activity could be tools to help students learn to speak. Then, in the implementation process, it was found that teachers only encountered obstacles for a limited time. However, the teacher added that during implementation, students experienced obstacles such as fear, embarrassment, and lack of focus in the learning process.  
Exploring Types of Transitivity Processes in Eighth Grade Students' Recount Text Fadiarachmanda, Ervina
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 12 No. 03 (2024)
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Transitivity in Systemic Functional Linguistics is a way to analyze how actions, feelings, and relationships are described in clauses. Transitivity involves processes related to verbs (e.g. material, relational, mental, existential, verbal, and behavioral); participants involved in the process (e.g. actor, goal, recipient, etc.); and circumstances that are additional information (e.g. time, place, manner, etc.). This study aims to determine the most common used transitivity processes types in recount texts written by eighth grade students. This study used a qualitative research method. The researcher obtained data of 150 clauses from eighth grade students' recount texts for analysis. The data were analyzed using thematic code analysis techniques. In analyzing the data, the researcher used Halliday's SFL Transitivity Theory. This study found that most students often used material processes in their recount texts, which showed their confidence in writing declarative sentences with active verbs. The dominant use of material processes reflects their preference for stating actions or events directly and clearly. Only a few students used mental and relational processes, and even fewer used existential, verbal, and behavioral processes. Keywords: systemic functional linguistics, transitivity, recount text
The Effects of Vocabulary Learning Gamification on Students’ Vocabulary Development Osadhi, Syauqi Yasfin
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 12 No. 03 (2024)
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In the study of foreign language like English, vocabulary plays a vital role in it. However, the most learners skipped this vital part due to monotonous repetitions of new words or phrases. This study investigates the effectiveness of Gimkit, a gamified learning platform, in improving vocabulary development. The primary objective was to determine whether Gimkit could significantly enhance students’ vocabulary development compared to conventional learning. An experimental research design involved two classes of eighth-grade students’ from SMPN 46 Surabaya: experimental group used Gimkit and control group used conventional learning (no treatment). A post-test measured vocabulary improvements. Data were collected using pre-test and post-test multiple-choice questions via Google Forms, with reliability and validity checks. Statistical analysis compared the two groups' performance, showing significant vocabulary improvement in the Gimkit group. This supports the idea that Gimkit makes learning more engaging and effective. However, the study had limitations like focusing only on specific vocabulary types and having limited sessions. Future research should explore more features of gamified tools like Gimkit. In conclusion, Gimkit is an effective tool for vocabulary improvement. Teachers should consider using gamified learning to boost engagement and outcomes. Further research should look into similar tools across different subjects and grades.
Error Analysis of Students’ Writing Composition at Vocational High School Context Wahyu Prihanti, Adhila Nur'aini
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Writing has been taught and learned as an essential skill for beginner learners to the advanced learner. Definitely, writing becomes regular lesson skill to practice, either in school or university. However, even it is learned and practiced often, making error is inevitable in writing. Thus, this study present study aims to analyze the grammatical errors made by vocational high school students in writing narrative text writing. The participants of this study were tenth grade students of a vocational high school in Surabaya. This research was conducted qualitatively. The researcher instructed students to write a narrative composition texts, then the data is processed by identifying and categorizing some errors that found in students’ writing composition. The types of error are classified by surface structure taxonomy (Dulay, Burt, & Krashen, 1982). The result of the study showed that the students made errors in misformation, addition, and omission. The frequent error made by the students is misformation in using past tense.
Students’ Perception on the Use of Webtoon in Reading Activity Utama, Estu Yoga Cahya
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This study aims to find out students’ perception on the role of the Webtoon in their reading activity. This current study takes place in a 10th-grade class in senior high school. This study uses qualitative research, especially case study. The data analyzed by giving open-ended questionnaire and interviewing some 10th-grade students in the class. The results of the questionnaire and interviews showed that students using Webtoon in their meantime, also they learn something and shows positive responses about the use of Webtoon in their reading activity. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that students’ perception on the use of Webtoon in their reading activity shows positive results. Students can study in the meantime by reading Webtoon and they can study outside of the school.

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