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Inquest Journal
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29632374     DOI : https://doi.org/10.53622/ij.v1i1
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Inquest Journal published by Wadah Inovasi Indonesia a year in November and April. We invite original Research papers and Theoretical reviews or Conceptual Reviews on education in all countries throughout the world. The text of the article is presented in both English and Bahasa Indonesia. We recommend that you study our ABOUT menu for journal section policies and other relevant information before considering submitting your work to this journal.
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Student’s Perceptions Towards Mobile Technology in Distance Learning At 2nd Semester in English Language Education Program Amien Rahman; Widi Syahtia Pane; Abdul Rohman
Inquest Journal Vol. 1 No. 02 (2023): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (279.115 KB) | DOI: 10.53622/ij.v1i02.167

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Background: Mobile learning is a learning model by utilizing information and communication technology. One form of technology that can be used in mobile learning is smartphones. There is a wide variety of smartphones that offer incredible sophistication in various features and applications. With various features that can be installed or run online, smartphones can be used as learning media. Methodology: This study used a qualitative approach and a case study as the research design. Moreover, the researcher used interviews and observation as the instrument to collect the data. The subjects in this study are five students. Findings: The findings revealed positive perceptions and the obstacles of mobile learning in Distance Learning. The results of this study stated that the subjects were greatly helped by the presence of mobile learning. Mobile learning is very helpful for subjects to find information and communication with easy internet access in finding information during a pandemic helping students find and gather information. it was stated that with mobile learning students had the flexibility of place. However, the obstacle to mobile learning in distance learning is students cannot directly understand the material presented by the lecturer. Apart from that, students also find it difficult to understand the material as a result of the poor quality of the unstable internet. Conclusion: There are some students who have obstacles during mobile-based learning. The obstacles that are often faced by students are network constraints that are sometimes less supportive when the teaching and learning process takes place. With this mobile-based learning, students can access smooth communication information without being constrained by place, time, and understanding of the material that can be accessed by students independently. Originality: In this study found out the students’ perception and the obstacles used PJJ or distance learning with use mobile technology in learning process.
Analysis Of Moral Message On “Demi Lovato” Songs Lyrics Marsela; Abdul Rohman; Widi Syahtia Pane
Inquest Journal Vol. 1 No. 02 (2023): April
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Background: While discussing a song's lyrics, the ability of the music to convey emotion immediately comes to mind. Usually, a song's lyrics give an account of the feelings or thoughts that go into it. Inspirational lyrics are good lyrics. Whether a song has an impact on the listener's ears depends on the phrases that make up the song. Rahim (2019) asserts that a word, expression, or sign that refers to or represents something and can be described in other words constitutes the meaning of music lyrics. Methodology: Research that is descriptive and frequently uses analysis is called qualitative research. According to Creswell (2014), the research design employed in this study is qualitative research. This is because the purpose of the research is to determine the meaning behind the lyrics of a song by Demi Lovato. Findings: The findings in this study are to answer the researcher's questions, the researcher listens or reads the song lyrics thoroughly and the data results are taken from the process of analyzing the moral message in the album "Let it go".
Teacher' and Student's Perspective on the Use of Mall (Mobile -Assisted Language Learning) in English Learning Okny Apriani S; Widi Syahtia Pane; Godefridus Bali Geroda
Inquest Journal Vol. 1 No. 02 (2023): April
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Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) is a new approach to language learning and teaching activities that can improve effectiveness, flexibility, and comfort in language learning by allowing the sending and receiving of learning materials, information, and instructions via mobile phone. The objectives of the researchers are to find out the teacher and students' perspectives toward the use of MALL (Mobile Assisted Language Learning) in English learning at SMK Negeri 5 Samarinda. In this research, the researcher used qualitative research and a phenomenology approach. This research was conducted at SMK Negeri 5 Samarinda in class XII multimedia. With a purposive sampling method, the researcher chose 20 students and 1 English teacher. Collecting data in this study used interview techniques to find out the perspectives of teachers and students on the use of MALL in English learning activities. The results of the study showed a positive response from the perspectives expressed by teachers and students towards the use of MALL in learning English, where students felt that the MALL helped and made it easier for them to learn English. Furthermore, the teacher said that the existence of a mall helps teachers provide more varied learning
The Uses Of Ted Talk Video To Improve Students’ Speaking Skill To Eleven Grade Students’ At Sman 5 Samarinda haya desi afifah danu ado; widi syahtia pane; abdul rohman
Inquest Journal Vol. 1 No. 02 (2023): April
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This research seeks for analyze the effectiveness out of using Ted talks videos to improve students' speaking skills. Thirty-two high school students participated in this study. Data were collected using the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method. In order to achieve aim of this learning, pre-test and post-test were conducted. From extracted data, research found that students' perception of using Ted Talking Videos to improve their public speaking skills was that students responded positively to the author's teaching style. Furthermore, the data indicated that the research used different teaching methods to achieve objective teaching and tried to find strategies based on student needs in different ways. consequently, it was concluded that with the teacher using a tool to support learning to speak, namely Ted talk can help develop students’ speaking skill.
Speech Funtion Analysis in “ Alice In Wonderland” Movie Script Layun Vera; Abdul Rohman; Widi Syahtia Pane
Inquest Journal Vol. 1 No. 02 (2023): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53622/ij.v1i02.171

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AbstractBackground:A language is a tool for communication in this world used by humans to communicate with each other, without language, people get a problem when they want to communicate and a desire to socialize with people. The social functions of communication are explained by the speech function Apparently, speaking has a variety of functions. Many kinds of different speech functions, including phatic, poetic, metalinguistic, expressive, directive, and referential. Speech that people make serves a variety of purposes. This study aims to analyze the kinds of speech functions that are used in Alice In Wonderland Movie.Methodology: The researcher used a design for content analysis. The characters shown in the film "Alice In Wonderland" Movie is the focus of this investigation. The study's focus was on the declarative and interrogative language employed by the movie's characters. A checklist served as the study's main tool.Findings: In this study, the researcher found there are 111 speech functions used by the characters in Alice in Wonderland movie script. The researcher found there are five types of speech functions, 19 expressive speech functions, 39 directives speech functions, 34 referential speech functions, 7 poetic speech functions, and 12 phatic speech functions.Conclusion: In this research the researcher concludes, the referential speech function is the most used type of speech function by the actors in Alice in Wonderland movie because there are 39 directive speech functions found in this movie and the lowest types of speech functions used by the characters is poetic speech function where the researcher found there is only 7 poetic speech function.Originality: This research can used for references and help students or readers to understand deeper the speech function and and know hot utilize them
A Making Monologue To Improve Students’ Writing Skill Wiggy Ramadhani; Abdul Rohman; Widi Syahtia Pane
Inquest Journal Vol. 1 No. 02 (2023): April
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Life is requiring some skills in order to improve society’ integrity and some people may have distinct skills. In every aspect of life one of the most important skill in life is writing. Writing skill is a part of skill in life in order to work. So the author wanted to do a research towards writing skill in high school students by making monologue. The study was conducted by taking samples from students in SMA NEGERI 5 SAMARINDA, this study aims to see how the efficacy of making monologue in order to improve students’ writing skill, basically making monologue is a long speech given by a character in a story, movie, play, etc., and in the end, the results show making monologue is significant to improve students’ writing skill.The researcher used Classroom Action Research (CAR) for the methodology and used 2 cycles and 5 meetings in SMA NEGERI 5 SAMARINDA and 11 Science 1’s Students as subjects. The researcher found In the last meeting of the last cycle that there were 89% of students who were successful
Using Hots ( Higher Order Thinking Skills ) to Improve Students Critical Reading In English Class Arief Rahmadani; Godefridus Bali Geroda; Widi Syahtia Pane
Inquest Journal Vol. 1 No. 02 (2023): April
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In language classes, there are several skills that must be mastered by students, especially in English, namely reading ability. Based on the information obtained, there are still many students who experience difficulties in practicing reading or answering reading text questions in English. In this study HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) was used to train and assist students in answering questions on reading texts in English, especially to train students' critical reading. This research was conducted in 2 meetings where the results of the data obtained showed that the use of HOTS had an effect on students' critical reading.
Using Discovery Learning Model to Improve Student’s Learning Outcomes in English Learning at SMP Syaichona Cholil Samarinda Sitti Musarrofah; Abdul Rohman; Godefridus Bali Geroda
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Background: Most students were less active and motivated in participating in English learning. The researcher used this learning model because discovery learning is learning where students learn to discover and try to solve concepts independently Khabibah (2017:146-153)Methodology: The methode of the study was classroom action research (CAR). There were two cycles; each cycle consisted of four steps, they were planning, action, observation, and reflection.Findings: The subjects in this study 25 students. The result of the study shows that the using of discovery learning model to improve students’ learning outcomes in English learning at Syaichona Cholil Junior Hight School Samarinda in the academic year of 2022/2023 was successful. Conclusion: The result of this study, implementation of the discovery learning method in the cycle I was achieved by 91.6%. Then cycle II achieve 100%. The students' cognitive competencies in cycle I was 62.8. Then cycle II, the average student score was 80.4. The percentage of completion in cycle I reach 76%, while achieved 100%. Then the percentage of student activity in cycle I reaches 44%. Then cycle II, increased to 77.2%. Originality: In this study shows that the use of discovery learning model in english learning is successful.
Students' Perspectives on the Use of Quizizz in English Learning Nelly Natalia; Abdul Rohman; Widi Syahtia Pane
Inquest Journal Vol. 1 No. 02 (2023): April
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This research discusses using Quizizz by English teachers in SMP Negeri 22 Samarinda learning activities. This research aims at students’ perspectives on the use of Quizizz in English learning. Five students participated in this study. This research method uses Qualitative with descriptive approach interviews was conducted. From the data described, the researcher found that students have a positive perspective toward the use of Quizizz during English learning. They are happy and motivated to learn English using this application. Besides, this application helps students to practice questions to improve their skills. Furthermore, Quizizz helps them in increasing their interest in learning. It concluded that using Quizizz helps students in English learning activities.
Students' Perspective on Challenges in English Oral Presentation: A Case Study Deby Lara Sucia M; Abdul Rohman; Widi Syahtia Pane
Inquest Journal Vol. 1 No. 02 (2023): April
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The anxiety of English learners who lack conviction in the classroom. In order to communicate with their tutors and peers, they need new incentives to enhance their English speaking abilities. For oral presentations to be comprehended, students must communicate well. This investigation employed qualitative approaches. The study was a case study because it focused on English Oral Presentation learning and involved numerous English students. Five English Department students who struggle with English Oral Presentation were selected via snowball sampling. The research instrument includes guidelines for semi-structured interviews and observation to capture data and information on the research topic, followed by three data analysis tasks: data compression, data presentation, and conclusion drawing or verification. This study discovered that participants' anxiety manifests itself in the following ways: difficulty explaining the topic, perusing the text rather than explaining it, and avoiding making eye contact with others. Anxiety is the greatest dread when speaking. Participants recommended studying grammar, exploring the Internet, mastering the subject, and practicing. Students labored with oral presentations in English. Separated from speaking difficulties were anxiety, self-confidence, and self-awareness. (grammatical error, switch language, read the text). The majority of students stated that anxiety and lack of confidence made English oral presentations challenging. According to their research, a number of experts have resolved student issues.