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Journal of Classrom Action Research
Published by English Lecturers and Teachers Association
ISSN : 28280695     EISSN : 28280601     DOI : https://doi.org/10.52622/jcar.v1i1
Core Subject : Education,
Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
Journal of Classroom Action Research (JCAR) first launching is published in Febrary 2022 by a professional organization, founded by English Lecturers and Teachers Association (ELTA) Medan- Indonesia Journal of Classroom Action Research (JCAR) is a double blind peer review journal, published twice a year ,publish in March, and August .This Journal is legally and formally is formed by the letter of the leader of ELTA Medan- Indonesia Decree no : 08-/Elta/2/VII/2021, dated at 2st June 2021. It presents articles on the research of English language Teaching , specifically in class Action Research which is mostly done by teachers, as a requirement to elevate their level. JCAR also written by ELTAs member, ELTAs sympathizers and other researchers Journal of Class Action Research (JCAR) principals aim is to help English Lecturers and Teachers to publish disseminate theory, research result of English Language Teaching research, reviews by the academic community of ELTAs, reviews by other linguist in Indonesia or abroad, and to provide a channel for discussion. The views expressed here do not necessarily those of the Editorial Board.
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 49 Documents
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Improving Students’ Speaking Ability Trough Students Teams Achievement Devision ( STAD ) at The Second Grae Students of SMA Katolik Delimurni Delitua Marice Saragih; Dippu Pasaribu; Jaya Perkas
Journal of Classroom Action Research Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022): August, 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (1064.498 KB) | DOI: 10.52622/jcar.v1i2.96

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The objectives of this research are find out the students ability in speaking through Students Team Achievement Devision (STAD) at the second grade SMU Katolik Delitua . The good teacher is able to find the good strategy in the teaching and learning process so that the students will interest to study English. One of strategy used in teaching speaking ability is Students Team Achievement Devision (STAD) . The population of this study was all of the second grade of SMU Delimurni which consist of 60 students. The sample consist of this research are 30 students. This study use quantitative research using an experimental design and control design, the examiner intentionally revised appearance of the difference and then it was examined how the result was. This research required two groups of student namely experimental group and control group. experimental group was treated with Students Team Achievement Devision (STAD) during studying English . where as control group was treated without Students Team Achievement Devision (STAD) it can be seen that the mean score of the pre-test in the control group is 46.35 and the post-test 57.30, and mean of deviation is 10,95. it means that the deviation is low. From the total score pre test of the experimental class (1.600) and the total score pre test of the control class (1.360) can be concluded that the achievement of both group was the same. After getting the treatment Students Team Achievement Devision (STAD) , the total score post-test of the experimental (2.337) was higher than the total score post-test of the control class (1.686) which did not get the treatment. It can be said that Students Team Achievement Devision (STAD Strategy can improve the students ability in speaking and this strategy provide the students’ Motivation and enthusiasms in learning English. Key Words : Speaking, Students Team Achievement Devision ( STAD)
PRINCIPALS’ COMPETENCIES AND TEACHERS’ JOB SATISFACTION AT DON BOSCO SCHOOLS UNDER THE CENTRAL FOUNDATION IN MANADO: BASIS FOR ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL PRINCIPALS Bogor Lumbanraja; Jontra Jusat Pangaribuan
Journal of Classroom Action Research Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022): August, 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52622/jcar.v1i2.104

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This research is designed to determine the correlation between principals’ competencies and teachers’ job satisfaction at Selected Private Schools in Manado as input for Enhancement Programs. The principals’ competencies consisting of three aspects namely (1) Conceptual Competencies, (2) Technical Competencies,  and (3) Human Relation Competencies. Meanwhile, the teachers’ job satisfaction was measured in terms of the following aspects: (1) Pay, (2) Promotion, (3) Supervision, (4) Fringe Benefits, (5) Contingent Rewards, (6) Operating Conditions, (7) Coworkers, (8) Nature of Work, and (9) Communication. The research was conducted using descriptive/correlational design; and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (Pearson r) to examine the correlation between identified variables. The results of the Pearson Correlation showed that most of the Principals’ Competencies are correlated with Job Satisfaction variables. Over-all, there is a positive significant correlation (r=0.364, p-value<0.05) between principal’s competencies and job satisfaction of teachers. The correlation can be interpreted as Moderate Relationship. The significant correlation between principals’ competencies and teachers’ job satisfaction implies that school principal should maintain and even increase their competencies if they want teachers to continue being satisfied with their job. Based on a reasonable output of this study, the researcher proposed a training program to enhance competencies of principals of Don Bosco Schools under the central fundation in Manado – Indonesia.   Keywords: principals, conceptual competencies, technical competencies,  human relation competencies, teachers, job satisfaction
Denotative and Connotative Meaning in Pamungkas Song Lyric “Queen of the Hearts”: English Farhan Mulyadin Satria Dharma Mulyadin
Journal of Classroom Action Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): February, 2023
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A Song lyrics as a part of literary works is basically an art of language use. Song lyrics can be used by musicians to express their ideas, thoughts, feelings and emotions in the form of artistic words. The object of this research is a song lyric by a famous musician, namely Rizki Rahmahadian Pamungkas or better known by the stage name Pamungkas. Pamungkas is a singer, songwriter and also known as a music producer and have their music producer company namely maspam records that produce other great musician like; Oslo Ibrahim, Prince Husein and Morad. Pamungkas born in Jakarta 14th April 1993 known to be great musician who already has 4th albums and one rearrangement album such; Walk the Talk, Flying Solo, Solipsism 0.1, Solipsism 0.2 and the one that was recently released is birdy. One of his famous song was Queen of the heart that will be the object in this research which searching of connotative and denotative. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods and theory uses in this research is semiotics theory of Roland Barthes which is focused on a denotative and connotative meaning in Queen of the Hearts song. The result of this research show that several denotative and connotative meaning in Queen of the Hearts song like, “queen of the heart” queen, means and independent women ruled something that mentioned in this song which is heart. Because of that reasons, the researcher interested researching connotative meaning in Pamungkas’ song lyrics. Keywords: Denotative. Connotative. Pamungkas. Semiotics
The Application Of Word Webbing Technique In Improving Students’ Achievement In Vocabulary At Mts Muhammadiyah 15 Medan Nazli Fahada; Saidatul Hanim
Journal of Classroom Action Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): February, 2023
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To master vocabulary is influenced by many factors, many techniques and strategies such as playing scrabble, memorize new vocabulary by English song and word webbing technique also can be a way to master and memorize vocabulary. In this research, the researcher limits the study on the technique.    Word webbing technique is a way to help the students to think more creative to associate idea or words more easily. Word webbing approach is a way to assist the students of university to think greater innovative to companion thought or phrases more easily. Word webbing is a notion mapping of words, which is, normal through ability of webs and links. Word webbing is a approach that can be used to expand thinking or words. This method is beneficial for the students of university who favor or like to make higher their ideas or words, specially in getting to understand vocabulary. The goals of this research are  to understand if the students’ success in vocabulary can be accelerated through the application of phrase webbing approach or not. The research was once carried out only in one class with two cycles.  The archives have been taken from the first 12 months MTs Muhammadiyah 15  Medan. The real variety of the  students in the category used to be 27 students. The finding of the research is that Word Webbing Technique can help the students improve their vocabulary achievement. By making use of this Word Webbing Technique, the ranking of the students in vocabulary saved increasing from the pre- test until the post- test  seem to be at in each cycle. It was once proved through the use of the data which validated that the mean of the  students in the post- test  II (77.0) was higher than the post I (70.4) and additionally higher than pre- test (51.5).    Keywords : word webbing technique, vocabulary  
AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' ERRORS IN USING PERSONAL PRONOUNS IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT IN THE TENTH GRADE OF SMA NEGERI 1 TANJUNG PURA Amnun Isnawati Harahap
Journal of Classroom Action Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): February, 2023
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The purpose of this study were to identify the types of errors made by tenth-grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Tanjung Pura in the use of personal pronouns in writing descriptive text, as well as the reasons for these errors. A purposive sampling technique was used to select the respondents. There were 36 students of grade X of MIA 1 were taken as samples. This study employed a descriptive methodology. The researcher administered a written test requiring students to compose descriptive texts about a person to collect the data. As research participants were students in the tenth grade will be administered the examination. The purpose is to identify errors made by students. It is also necessary to know what types of errors students make. The data analysis revealed that the tenth-grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Tanjung Pura made the following quantifier errors when writing descriptive texts: omission, additional, misformation, and misordering. The majority of errors were omission errors with a value of 36.84%, followed by addition errors with a value of 84 or 20.74%, misformation errors with a percentage of 32.10%, and misordering errors with a value of 43 or 10.62%. Based on the results of the questionnaire, it was determined that the student's lack of motivation to learn was largely attributable to their difficulties with reading, writing, and comprehension, especially in terms of applying what they learn to real-world situations. Keywords: Error analysis, Personal pronouns, Descriptive Text.
THE EFFECT OF TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE METHOD ON STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY FOR SECOND GRADERS OF MTs TPI SAWIT SEBERANG Sinta Wulandari; Evi Kurniawati; Kiki Triyana; Edi Suprayetno; Yusrah
Journal of Classroom Action Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): February, 2023
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ABSTRACT This study used a hybrid methodology that combined quantitative and qualitative techniques. This study aimed to find out whether Total Physical Response (TPR) method significantly affects the students' vocabulary for second graders of MTs TPI Sawit Seberang. There were two classes were chosen as the sample of this study where class VIII B was the experimental group and VIII A was the control group which consists of 25 students in each group. A quasi-experimental design was employed by giving pre-test and post-tests to the two groups (control and experiment) where the treatment using TPR method was given to the experimental group, while the control group was taught by the traditional method. The results of this study showed that the significance score was 0,000 which means < 0.05. It means that Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted. It can be concluded that Total Physical Response (TPR) method significantly affects the students' vocabulary mastery of second graders of MTs TPI Sawit Seberang. The results of observational research also showed that the assessment of this method's benefits in lowering pressure and stress for students. The Data from field notes revealed that students happily engaged in the class activity without experiencing any stress. Keyword: TPR Method, Vocabulary Mastery
Grammatical Errors in Writing Narrative Text at SMP Negeri 1 Secanggang Neneng Sri Lestari
Journal of Classroom Action Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): February, 2023
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This study entitled Grammatical Error in Writing Narative Text at SMP Negeri 1 Secanggang, is an attempt to identify, classify, and analyze the types of errors in narrative composition produced by students of SMP Negeri 1 Secanggang. This research contributes to the understanding of error analysis, especially narrative composition errors. Ellis's theory was used to analyze errors in students' narrative composition. Data were taken from 34 students of class XI SMP Negeri 1 Secanggang by asking them to write a narrative essay at home on a piece of paper about their experiences when they were on vacation. The results of this study indicate that there are three kinds of errors made by students; they are negligence, misinformation, and misordering. Keyword: Narrative Text, Error, Grammatical
Improving The Students’ Ability On Listening Using Whisper Race Game At Mts Al Washliyah Batang Serangan Nazli Fahada; Saidatul Hanim; Jonris Tampubolon
Journal of Classroom Action Research Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): August 2023
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The aims of this research are to find out the effectiveness of whisper race games strategy in improving the students' ability on listening. This research is a classroom action research. The action research was conducted in two cycles, each of which involved planning, implementing, observing and reflecting. The subject of this research was the first year students of MTS Al-Washliyah Batang Serangan. The subject of this research was 37 students in class VII. The technique of collecting data were interview, document, observation and test. After analyzing the data, it was found out that the students' score increased from pretest until post test of cycle I and cycle II. It means there is an improvement on the students ability on listening through whisper race game strategy. It was shown from the improvement of the means of students' score namely the mean of post test of cycle I (66.75) was higher than the mean of the students' score in pretest (46.75) and the mean of cycle II (79.45) was higher than the mean of the students’ score in post test I. It can be seen that the score continuously improved from the pre-test until the post test of cycle 2. And for the presentation in post test I 29.73% was higher than pre test 5.40% and the post test II 62.16% it was higher than pre test and post test 1. From the hypothesis data computation that t-count =9.27 and t-table df-N-1= 37-1=36. It can be seen that coefficient of  t-count = 9.27 with the fact level a = 0.05 which the real level of t –table =2,02 in the coefficient of t-count (9.27)>t-count  = (2.02). Thus, the hypothesis is acceptable. Based on the finding the statistics analysis stating that Whisper Race Game strategy can improve the students ability on listening Keywords : whisper race game , listening
Students’ Perception on Song As Media in Learning EFL Darman Pangaribuan; Chairunnissa
Journal of Classroom Action Research Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): August 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52622/jcar.v2i2.158

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Despite a sizable body of research, the benefits of employing songs for learning (learner-centered) receive little attention. The purpose of the study is to understand what Indonesian EFL students think about the benefits of utilizing music to learn a new language. Eleven college students majoring in English were used to gather data for an in-depth interview approach used to investigate the research phenomena utilizing a qualitative case study design.The results of this study revealed an intriguing finding: the participants felt that using songs could help them learn English more effectively in aspects such as speaking and listening skills, pronunciation and vocabulary advancement, and development of confidence while keeping the class mood and concentration. Therefore, it is advised that songs be used in both EFL instruction by teachers and EFL instruction by students. Keywords: English Songs, Students Perception, Teaching media
Improving Student’s English Vocabulary Mastery Using The Sing and Play Method in Class 4 MIS Baiturrahman Basilam BL 2022/2023 Academic Year Desi Triana Ayun Sari; Irgi Ahmad Fahrizi; Donny Adiatmana Ginting
Journal of Classroom Action Research Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): August 2023
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This study was structured with the aim of increasing students' vocabulary mastery, increasing motivation and learning outcomes of English for 4th grade students of MIS Baiturrahman Basilam BL 2022/2023 Academic Year using the Sing and Play method. This type of research is Classroom Action Research (CAR). In this study, researchers applied research in three cycles. Researchers used two data collection techniques, namely: observation and tests. Data is classified in the form of qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative data were obtained from observations while quantitative data were obtained from student learning outcomes. The subjects of this study were 4th grade students at MIS Baiturrahman Elementary School, totaling 16 students. Data were analyzed and presented in tabular form. These results also simultaneously show that the use of the Sing and Play method can improve English vocabulary mastery and learning activity for 4th grade students at MIS Baiturrahman Elementary School. Keywords : Methods, Vocabulary, Sing and Play, Learning Outcomes, Elementary School

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