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PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLSH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE
ISSN : 14120003     EISSN : 30895790     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
PERFORMANCE Journal of English Education and Literature is a peer-reviewed journal, published by English Department, Faculty of Language and Literature, State University of Makassar. Authors and researchers are encouraged to submit complete unpublished works or research findings, which are not under review in any other journals. The scopes of the journal include but are certainly not limited to the following interests: English teaching, English linguistics, Literature written in English, English sociolinguistics, English psycholinguistics, English Antropolinguistics, Translation studies in English, English phonology, English morphology, English semantics, English syntax, and other related areas. The journal is published in both printed and online versions. The online version is free to access and download.
Articles 186 Documents
THE USE OF QUIPPER SCHOOL AS AN ONLINE LEARNING MEDIUM: Pertiwi, Rasyita; Jabu, Baso; Samtidar, Samtidar
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 1, No 2 May (2022): Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
Publisher : State University of Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v1i2 Nov.38765

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This research aims to find out students’ perception towards the use of Quipper School as an online learning medium and what are the advantages and disadvantage of Quipper School as  a  learning  medium.  This  research  applied  a  descriptive  qualitative  method.  The  data collection in this research was conducted by interviewing 30 students of SMAN 8 Makassar as  the  participants  of  this  study.  The  result  of  this  research  found  that  there  are  several pluses such as: Free access video, show the right answer after the wrong one, ready to study material, easy to use and understand, concise and complete video explanation, has a feature that support the students to train their self with the tasks, quiz, and summary, and repeatable answer.  For  the  minuses,  the  minuses  of  this  application  are  network  problem,  pictures problem, freeze or bug, unclear explanations, and language problem. It can be concluded that  Quipper  School  is  easy  to  access  and  use,  cost  free,  and  useful  for  support  online learning. Keywords—Quipper School, Students Perception
An Analysis of Students’ Ability and Difficulties in Writing Skills at SMAN 12 Sinjai Haera, Ulfa; Ariyani, Amra; Asriati, Asriati
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 4, No 1: February (2025) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v4i1.70901

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This research aims to determine students' ability and difficulties in writing skills. In this study, the research instruments used are writing test and interviews, and used a mixed method. In this research, class 12 from SMAN 12 Sinjai was selected as the population, and class 12.3 was chosen as the research sample. The sampling in this study used a cluster random sampling technique to carry out a writing test, especially in procedure text, and a purposive sampling technique to carry out interviews. The writing test results were analyzed quantitatively using Microsoft Excel and the interview were analyzed qualitatively. The results of data analysis show that 58% of students were in the “very poor” category, 23% got a score categorized as “good” category, 12 % students in the “fair” category, and there is only 7% in the poor category. From the writing test, students can better master the organization and content components and the students experience difficulties ranging from vocabulary, grammar, mechanics, organization, and content. In conclusion, students’ writing ability is a “very poor” category, and they have difficulties in writing skills in components of writing.Keywords-Writing Ability, Students’ Difficulties in Writing.
TEACHERS’ CHALLENGES IN ENGLISH CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AT MAS DARUSSALAM ANRONG APPAKA PANGKEP Syahruni, Syahruni; Weda, Sukardi; La Sunra, La Sunra
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 1, No 1 February (2022): Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
Publisher : State University of Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v1i1 August.36750

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Classroom management is needed in every teaching and learning process, including the English teaching and learning process. This study aims to find out the English teachers’ challenges in English classroom management at MAS Darussalam Anrong Appaka Pangkep and to describe the strategies used by the teacher to cope with the challenges in English classroom management at MAS Darussalam Anrong Appaka Pangkep. This study is descriptive qualitative research. The subjects of this research are three English teachers. The data were collected through observation and interview. The results of the research showed the teachers got challenge in English classroom management at MAS Darussalam Anrong Appaka Pangkep. Based on the observation and interview it was found that the challenges they faced were linguistic challenges, psychological challenges, institutional challenges, and instructional challenges. Based on these findings, the researcher concluded three factors of linguistic challenges: the students' lack of vocabulary, pronunciation, and lack of understanding of the grammatical pattern. The researcher also found some psychological problems:  lack of motivation, lack of confidence, and students’ fear of making mistakes. Furthermore, the results also indicate that there were strategies used by the teachers to cope with the challenges in English classroom management at MAS Darussalam Anrong Appaka Pangkep. The strategies were related to determination strategy, group discussion strategy and communication strategy. Keywords: Classroom Management, teachers’ challenges, teachers’ strategies
Problems and Strategies of The Year 8 Students at SMP Negeri 2 Pangkajene in Speaking English Ramadhani, Fairuz Fakhirah; Korompot, Chairil Anwar; Sakkir, Geminastiti
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 4, No 1: February (2025) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v4i1.70891

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This research aims to find out the problems and strategies of the year 8 students at SMP Negeri 2 Pangkajene to deal with problems in speaking English. This research used a descriptive qualitative method. The subject of this research were five students of the year 8 at SMP Negeri 2 Pangkajene. The interview was used as the main instrument to collect the data. The results of this research showed that five students of the year 8 at SMP Negeri 2 Pangkajene had some speaking problems in the class which hampered them when speaking English. They are lack of confidence, limited vocabulary, peer pressure, lack of support, inhibition, feeling of having nothing to say, low or uneven participation, mother-tongue use, and lack of drive. But based of the interview results with students among those all problems, lack of confidence and lack of vocabulary are the biggest reason of their problems in speaking English. And to deal with the problems in speaking English, students employed some strategies. They are Use Paraphrase, Create New Words, Use Non-linguistic Resources, Active Participation, Vocabulary Expansion, Practice Conversation, Listening Skills, and Peer Collaboration. But based of the interview results with students among those all strategies, active participation, vocabulary expansion, and peer collaboration are commonly used by students in overcoming problems and improve their speaking skills.  Keywords:  Speaking, Problems in Speaking English, Students’ Strategies in Speaking English.
Activating Students to Speak English Through Small Group Discussion Umar, Umar; Sultan, Sultan
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 1, No 4: November (2022) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v1i4.71177

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The objective of this research was to describe the result of using Small Group Discussion to activate the students to speak English. The method of this research was descriptive method. It aimed at describing whether or not the use of small group discussion activates the students to speak English. It employed two kinds of instruments: they were observation checklist and questionnaire. The sample was purposive sampling considering that class III Accounting 1 of nine classes namely: III AK 1, III AK 2, III AK 3, III SEK 1, III SEK 2, III SEK 3, III KOP 1, III KOP 2, and III PEN chosen. The sample consisted of 30 students taken from the third year students of Accounting Department of SMK Negeri 1 Bulukumba Academic year 2005/2006. The data collected were analyzed in mean score. To find out the significant result of the use of small group discussion, the researcher applied Likert’s attitude scale using percentage technique. The result of data analysis shows that the use of small group discussion activates the third year students of Accounting Department of SMK Negeri 1 Bulukumba to speak English. The students have positive attitude toward teaching speaking through small group discussion technique. The mean score of the students’ attitude from 20 statements was 82.73. In other words, the students have positive attitude toward teaching speaking through small group discussion.Keywords: activate student speaking, small group discussion
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGES USED IN WILLIAM WORDSWORTH POEMS Putri, Andini Dwi; Baharuddin, La Sunra; Abdullah, Abdullah
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 1, No 2 May (2022): Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v1i2 Nov.39501

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The purpose of this study is to find out the types of figurative language used in William Wordsworth's poem by using theories from several experts, namely Leech (1969), Perrine (1969), and Kennedy (1995), and to find the meaning contained in the poem. The researchers use qualitative research to describe the types of figurative language found in William Wordsworth's poems and the meaning contained in each of William Wordsworth’s poems. By using the theory of Leech (1969), Perrine (1969), and Kennedy (1995), The researchers will classify the various types of figurative language in William Wordsworth's poems. According to the findings of this research, there are six types of figurative language used in William Wordsworth's poem: personification, simile, metaphor, paradox, hyperbole, and allusion. Personification is a figurative language that is quite widely used in literary works, including in poems, because the literary work or poem will look more attractive, lively, and aesthetic. Similes are often used in poems depending on what the poet wants to convey to the reader. Similes can be used to describe something. Metaphor is one type of figurative language used by William Wordsworth in his poem because this type of figurative language is often used in various literary works that aim to express meaning with an emphasis on the impression the poet wants to convey. In addition, the use of metaphors in a poem can make the words look more alive and interesting to read. A paradox is a type of figurative language that is unique because it can make the reader feel a little confused. This figurative language is used by the poet to express something he does not like or as a subtle rebuke. Hyperbole is one of the most frequently used figures of speech in a literary work, including a poem. The use of this figurative language to compose a sentence by exaggerating something to give the impression that is more than the original. The allusion is a type of figurative language used by William Wordsworth in his poem, its use is to make it easier for readers to understand the meaning of the sentences written by the poet. In addition, its use is to create a reference to suggest the similarity of something through direct reference to commonly known symbols, whether from events, characters, or places. The researchers discovered the meaning contained in the poem after analyzing all of the poems and discovering the types of figurative language used in William Wordsworth's poems. According to the findings of this research, researchers can identify the types of figurative language used in William Wordsworth's poems as well as the meanings contained in each poem. Keywords— Figurative Language, Poem, Semantic
Maximizing The Use of "Speed Up English 6" Textbook Through Contextual Teaching and Learning Munir, Munir; Patak, Andi Anto
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 1, No 3 August: (2022) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v1i3 August.71168

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The objective of this research is to find out the strengths and the weaknesses of the use of "Speed Up English 6" textbook through contextual teaching and learning of the sixth grade students of SDN IKIP I Makassar. This research employed a descriptive method. The data source was "Speed Up English 6" as the reference book of the sixth grade students of SDN IKIP I Makassar. It was written by Rita Kurniawan and Naning Partini, and published by Yudhistira in 2006. The informants were 10 students of class 6' and 10 students of class 6. The collected data were analyzed by using percentage descriptive analysis. The result of this research showed that (1) the strengths of this textbook lay on its colorfulness either its cover or contents and its pictures which are related to the real world as well as provide syllabus based on standardized national curriculum, (2) the weaknesses of this textbook lay on some activities which are not related to the syllabus, and (3) this research found that Contextual Teaching and Learning contribute to maximize the use of "Speed Up English 6" textbook.Key words: Speed up English 6, textbook, contextual teaching and learning.
AN ANALYSIS OF TEACHER STRATEGIES IN TEACHING WRITING SKILLS IN PANDEMIC ERA (LEARN FROM HOME) Gani, Siti Nurfadhilah; Munir, Munir; Tahir, Muhammad
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 1, No 1 February (2022): Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v1i1 August.36755

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Due to the wide spread of Covid-19, the government started to began online learning activities. This new policies created a new learning environment for students and teacher. This study focused on teacher strategies in teaching writing skills in pandemic era. The aims of this study are to answer the research questions: what are teacher strategies in teaching writing skills during online class and how did the teacher implemented these strategies during online class. This study used qualitative approached. The subject of this study were English Teacher from SMK Negeri 8 Makassar, SMK Negeri 4 Enrekang, and SMA Negeri 5 Enrekang. The research instrument for this study is interview protocol. The result of this study showed that each teacher have a different strategies and how they implemented it. As the interviewed results, these teachers used two strategies, that are Cognitive strategy and Affective strategy. For Cognitive strategy, there are several methods that implemented by the teacher, namely, question and answer, comprehend and understanding, and teaching method. While for the Affective strategy, the method that implemented by teacher is using student’s favourites and experiences as the writing topic.Keywords— Teacher Strategies, Writing Skills, Online Learning.
The Effectiveness of Demonstration Method in Improving The Students Speaking Skills Payung, Aslinda Liling; Baa, Sultan; Asriati, Asriati
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 4, No 1: February (2025) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v4i1.70896

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This pre-experimental research involved one class that was given special treatment. The purpose of this research is to find out how effective the demonstration method is in improving the speaking skills of students in the twelfth grade of Frater High School. This research involved Frater High School students who were in the twelfth grade. In this study, a group of students from class twelve (XII), consisting of 25 students, was randomly selected. Speaking tests before and after treatment are part of the data collection process. To compare test results, data collected from the oral speaking test was analyzed quantitatively using the IBM SPSS Version 26 program.. Using a paired sample t-test before and after the material. The analysis's findings indicate that the "very poor" category is represented by an average pre-test score of 34.40 and the "fairly good" category by an average post-test score of 68. The hypothesis t-test results indicate that the research's significance value is less than 000, or less than the 0.05 level of significance. According to the pretest and post-test results, which showed t-table 2.064, df 24, and p<000, the demonstration method significantly improved the speaking abilities of Frater High School twelfth grade students. Thus, it can be said that the Frater High School twelfth grade speaking skills are improving as a result of the demonstration method..Keywords: Demonstration Method, Speaking Skills.
Students' Perceptions about The Use of Youtube in Improving Listening Comprehension Skills on Online Learning Auliah, Wahyuli; Abduh, Amirullah; Korompot, Chairil Anwar
PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE Vol 1, No 4: November (2022) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/performance.v1i4.71185

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This research was conducted to find out Students perceptions about the use of YouTube in learning English in online learning. The researcher used descriptive qualitative method to achieve the research objectives. The data collected in this study were in the form of interviews. The participants of this study were Students of SMK Negeri 4 Gowa as informants. The interview sample was 10 students, using purposive sampling technique. Based on the results of the study, YouTube could help Students in learning English in improving listening comprehension However, Students also faced some challenges in using YouTube as a media in learning. In listening comprehension, Students coud understand the material and practice their ability in vocabulary and listening skills, they argued that YouTube is a media that helps them to learn English. In action, students experienced changes in learning behavior in understanding English materials. Then, Students felt that their vocabulary increased and the pronunciation of words became better by using YouTube. This shows that Students consider that learning English by using YouTube media can improve their understanding of learning materials.Keywords : Students perceptions, YouTube, listening comprehension, online learning.

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