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International Journal of Educational Research Excellence (IJERE)
ISSN : -     EISSN : 28307933     DOI : https://doi.org/10.55299/ijere
Welcome to the International Journal of Educational Research Excellence (IJERE), ISSN. 2830-7933 (Online). IJERE is the first open access and double-blind peer-reviewed international journal managed by PT Inovasi Pratama Internasional, which exclusively focuses on education and Education technology. This first international journal is a part of the Publisher’s strong commitment to education, which is expected to be the medium for the exchange of ideas, knowledge, information, and technology among experts and practitioners of education. IJERE aims to facilitate and promote the inquiry into and dissemination of research results on primary education, secondary education, higher education, teacher education, special education, adult education, non-formal education, and any new development and advancement in the field of education. The scope of our journal includes; Language and literature education, Social science education, Sports and health education, Economics and business education, Math and natural science education, Vocational and engineering education, and Visual arts, dance, music, and design education.
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The Effect Of Blended Learning Model To Improve Students’ Writing Achievement During Covid 19 At MAN 1 Aceh Tenggara Skd, Isnaini ramadaniah; Azhary Tambusai; Ahmad Laut Hasibuan
International Journal of Educational Research Excellence (IJERE) Vol. 1 No. 1: First Published June 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijere.v1i1.20

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Blended learning is alternative teaching practice to assist students in improving their performance, which mixed two main elements, namely learning in the classroom and online learning. This study is quantitative research that aims to investigate the effect of the Blended Learning Model on the students’ writing achievement. This research was conducted at MAN 1 Aceh Tenggara on Jln. Iskandar Muda No. 5 Babussalam Student Complex Kutacane, Gumpang Jaya, Kec. Babussalam, Kab. Southeast Aceh, Aceh.  This policy is accompanied by instructions for implementing distance learning or online learning. So, the researcher use blended learning model to improve students writing achievement during covid 19 by implementation of google meet, google classroom, and WhatsApps Group to instructional Media. The population of sample are : XI Mia 1 and XI Mia 2.the experimental group was by XI Mia 1 taught by applying blended learning model and the control group was by XI Mia 2 instructed through the traditional method by lecturing method.The researcher choose this method because very benefit for teacher and student The minimum completeness criteria of English Lesson at MAN 1 Aceh Tenggara = 60. The mean score of students test on pre test = 50,43. The mean score on post test improved become = 78,14 and it reached the minimum completeness criteria score. The calculation of data by using t test and found the tobservation = 2,077 then compared it with ttable = 2,030 of level alpha = 5%. It meant that tobservation was higher that ttable = 26,28 > 2,040.
The Students’ Difficulties in Acquiring English Writing Dwi Putri, Ade Lestari; Tambusai, Azhary; Hasibuan, Ahmad Laut
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijere.v1i1.21

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Writing skill is an essential skill which includes all knowledge and abilities to express one’s ideas through the written word. However, English writing has always been a challenge to master by the students, especially students in junior high schools. The main objective of this research is focused on finding out student’s difficulties in acquiring writing English. This study used case study with descriptive qualitative research. About 26 students are as the participants of the research. The data gained through document analysis, questioners and interview. The result indicates students had a significant problem in writing English. The findings revealed that the most significant problems are because of their lack of vocabulary mastery and language used. They assumed that they had limited knowledge in constructing sentence grammatically and also their lack of vocabulary mastery made them felt confused in choosing the word. Besides, they also were not interested in English.
The Student’s Strategies in Speaking English Nurman, Muhammad; Tambusai, Azhary; Hasibuan, Ahmad Laut
International Journal of Educational Research Excellence (IJERE) Vol. 1 No. 1: First Published June 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijere.v1i1.23

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Speaking is one of the most important skills to learn when learning a new language. It is important to find the best teaching strategy to help students learn the material Many different ways to learn English can be used by students, and they need to be aware of this. The purpose of this study was to find out what strategies students use to learn English and to identify the factors that influence their choice of learning method. Participants in this study were students in the third semester of the English semester. The data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. The results show that English seminar students predominantly used learning strategies based on metacognitive, cognitive, and social influential strategies when learning to speak. Almost half of the students used taking notes (51.4%) as their most common strategy, while only (19.6%) of students used translating. On the other hand, the male student's strategy was cooperation (16.8%) and self-assertiveness. These learning strategies can be used to help the student achieve their learning goals.
The Students’ Challenges in Speaking English at MTs Al Washliyah Kolam Apandi, Mahdiah; Tambusai, Azhary; Hasibuan, Ahmad Laut
International Journal of Educational Research Excellence (IJERE) Vol. 1 No. 1: First Published June 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijere.v1i1.24

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One of the most important skills that students must learn in learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL) is speaking. By mastering speaking skills, students can express their ideas during the communication process to achieve their communication goals. To achieve the goal of communicating in English speaking, the teacher's role in providing stimulation or strategy is also very necessary. However, in reality, many students in Indonesia have studied English for years but still find it difficult to speak English. Not only that, it turns out that the teacher's does not have a good strategy used by the teacher in the class, which is very monotonous so that students are bored and cannot accept speaking material well. The study aims to investigate the students` challenges in speaking English to describe strategies used by the teacher to overcome the speaking problems. The method of this research is qualitative. The data collection techniques used in this study were observation, interview, and documentation. The results of the interview show that there are internal and external factors. However, internal problems are most influence for students’ speaking skill. Students who experience a high level of anxiety have a hard time developing their speech. Appropriate learning activities as the teacher’s strategies can help teacher to overcome students’ challenges in speaking English.
The Student’s Barriers in Speaking English at STIKes Darmais Padangsidimpuan Nasution, Bincar; Hasibuan, Ahmad Laut; Tambusai, Azhary
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijere.v1i1.25

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Based on the concept presented in the introduction, it can be concluded that there are many difficulties students encounter when learning the English language, especially as a foreign language because the language is used in any condition and certain people which is not in daily activities. Therefore, I interest to dig deeper into that obstacle experienced by students on language skills, especially on speaking skill, which is about the student‟s barriers in speaking English. This research, an exploratory sequential mixed method research (MMR) design was selected in order to broadly explore students' barriers in speaking English. The observations showed that students‟ main barrier was individual barriers; nervous, lack of vocabulary, feel unable to speak precisely, grammar error, underestimated in presenting information in order, lack of confidence. The students confirmed that individual barrier was the main barriers they face, and then language barrier, environment also interpersonal barriers followed. Since they did not feel able to speak English in a natural way, and thinking about how to pronounce correctly a word or how to use the correct grammar structures, they said that it was difficult to grow the confident.
An Analysis of Studets’ Ability in Writing Persuasive Text Maulidya Mayang Widhari; Azhary Tambusai; Ahmad Laut Hasibuan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijere.v1i1.32

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This research aims was to determine (1) the students’ ability in writing persuasive text and (2) to find out what factors affect students' ability to write persuasive text. This research is descriptive qualitative. In this research the sample was taken by means of cluster random sampling as many as 25 students. Data were collected through tests in the form of persuasive texts written by students and then through analytical procedures according to the rubric of assessment aspects and through non-test, namely questionnaire. Then the data collected will be presented in the form of a description. Based on the results of the research, it is known that the students' ability in writing persuasive text is good (capable). It is proven that the average value obtained reaches 79.5 and the number of students who are less able to write persuasive text well and get a score below the KKM is 24% of students. This means that students who have been able to reach the KKM are 76% of students with good interpretations.
The Correlation Between Students’ Ability in Grammar and Vocabulary With Students’ Writing Paragraph Achievements at the Eighth Grade MTs Negeri 4 Mandailing Natal Megasari; Azhary Tambusai; Ahmad Laut Hasibuan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijere.v1i1.38

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Abstract This research was intended to find out the correlation between students’ ability in grammar and vocabulary with students’ writing paragraph achievements. There was a correlation between students’ ability in grammar and vocabulary with students’ writing paragraph achievements. From the calculation above it found that tobserved = 5.754whereas the ttable Keyword: grammar ability, vocabulary ability. Writing paragraph achievement = 2.009. It shows that correlation between students’ ability in grammar and vocabulary with students’ writing paragraph achievements was significant at 0.05. From the result, the researcher found that there was correlation of the students’ ability in grammar and vocabulary with students’ writing paragraph achievements. This means that the correlation of the students’ ability in grammar and vocabulary with students’ writing paragraph achievements. 
Improving English Reading Skills Comprehension Through SQ4R Methode for Class X Senior High School In MAN 1 Mandailing Natal Sari, Irma; Tambusai, Azhary; Hasibuan, Ahmad Laut
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijere.v1i1.42

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This study aims to obtain data on improving English reading comprehension skills through the SQ4R method for class X students. The research subjects were students in class X.in the second semester of the 2020/2021 academic year. This research was carried out using the Kemmis and Mc. Taggart carried out with the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The results of the study using the SQ4R method showed that the data obtained from the evaluation test of reading comprehension of students who scored 75 in the first cycle was 55.55% and in the second cycle it was 83.33%. While the monitoring of teacher and student activities in the first cycle of the first meeting was 55% and the second meeting was 70%, while the second cycle of the first meeting was 85% and the second meeting was 90%. Thus, reading comprehension using the SQ4R method can improve students' reading comprehension skills in class X
The Effect of Lecturing Technique on the Students’ Reading Achievement Harahap, Putri Arnita; Azhary Tambusai; Ahmad Laut Hasibuan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijere.v1i1.43

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The objective of the research was to improve the students’ reading achievement of grade X students at SMKN 1 Beringin academic year 2018-2019 by using the lecturing technique. The researcher used the experimental research. The population of the research was grade of students X TKJ1 and X TKJ2, and two classes were chosen as sample of the research in which there were 32 students for experimental class, and 32 students for control group. The actions implemented in this research were using lecturing technique, giving more explanation in English, making use of the LCD projector optimally, and providing activities that enabled the students to improve reading achievement. The research results of the resesarch showed that the use of lecturing technique in the English teaching and learning process was effective to improve the students’ reading achievement. There was an increase in the means score from 8.43 in pre-test to 25.31 in the post-test. There were some good improvements in some aspects such as their familiarity in reading descriptive texts in English. Also, they become actively participating in discussions during the teaching and learning process. They were more aware of mistakes due to correction from other students. In addition, this technique successfully attracted the attention of students. In short, they understood comprehensively the purpose of the text that had been given.
The Effect of Questioning Technique and Critical Thinking on Students Reading Comprehension Henny, Indria; Azhary Tambusai; Ahmad Laut Hasibuan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijere.v1i1.44

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The purpose of this study is to determine whether questioning technique and critical thinking can help improve reading comprehension ability in students enrolled in XII Grade Mathematics and XII Grade Science. The study used a quasi-experimental design in which a control group was pre-tested and a post-test group was tested. This study looks at the students of State Senior High School 13 Medan. The research sample used to determine the results of the experiment was chosen from among the students in the class, with a random selection being made from each group. The data analysis used in this study is an indication of the intelligence of the participants. The Mann-Whitney test is used as a method for testing hypotheses. The study found that questioning techniques and critical thinking help improve students’ reading comprehension skills. The effectiveness of students' critical thinking skills is higher in the experimental class who use the effective questioning technique in Unit XII MIA 1 than in the control class in Unit XII MIS 1.