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Contact Name
Imas Wahyu Agustina
Contact Email
iw.agustina@gmail.com
Phone
+6285691470709
Journal Mail Official
stairs@unj.ac.id
Editorial Address
Campus A, Jl. Rawamangun Muka Raya, RT.11/RW.14, Rawamangun, DKI Jakarta 13220, Indonesia
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Kota adm. jakarta timur,
Dki jakarta
INDONESIA
Stairs: English Language Education Journal
ISSN : -     EISSN : 28078594     DOI : https://doi.org/10.21009/stairs
Focus and Scope STAIRS: English Language Education Journal is a biannual open-access publication issued in May and November. STAIRS aims to provide the international audience with original studies encompassing a variety of topics in English language education, including English Teaching and Learning, Second Language Acquisition, English for Specific Purposes, ICT in English Language Education, Material and Curriculum Development, Translation, and other related topics. All manuscripts have undergone editorial screening and peer-review process. STAIRS is published by the Research and Community Service Institution of the State University of Jakarta, Indonesia, and managed by the English Language Education Study Program.
Articles 72 Documents
The Alignment of Interpersonal Text Language Functions in Podcasts with the Standard Competence of English Language for Junior High School Ardani, Hanun Nisrina; Agustina, Imas Wahyu
STAIRS: English Language Education Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2022): STAIRS: English Language Education Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21009/stairs.3.1.6

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This study aims to analyze the alignment of the interpersonal text language functions that occurred in podcasts with the standard competence of the 2013 curriculum to teach interpersonal texts for Junior High School. This research is a descriptive qualitative study using the content analysis method. The study is based on KI (Kompetensi Inti)/KD (Kompetensi Dasar) in Kurikulum 2013 proposed by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture (2018) as the analysis framework to analyze the type of language function and expressions of interpersonal text used in the 15 podcasts. The result shows that all 15 podcasts provide 18 out of 21 language functions required in the standard competence of Interpersonal texts at the Junior High level. The language functions occurring in all podcasts cover Greeting, Leavetaking, Extending Invitations, Expressing Gratitude, Complimenting, Asking for Attention, Asking for Opinions, Expressing Opinions, and so on. It means the podcasts fulfilled 85,7% of the standard competence and can be used as teaching materials to teach interpersonal text for Junior High School students.
Investigating Students’ High-Order Thinking Skills in Storytelling at Elementary Level: A Case Study Lidiporu, Givens Rindu Magnificat Ade; Sumarni, Sri
STAIRS: English Language Education Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): STAIRS: English Language Education Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21009/stairs.3.2.1

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The purpose of this qualitative case study is to investigate Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in speaking activities, especially in storytelling for primary school children. Data collection methods included (1) interviews to investigate the extent of HOTS understanding, implementation, tactics, students' reactions, and the impact of storytelling activities, (2) observations, and (3) documentation. An English Club teacher and the students at the elementary level served as the research's data source. Data were validated using source and technique triangulation. The interactive analysis of the Miles and Huberman model was utilized for data analysis, comprising processes of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the teacher grasped the HOTS feature and used it in narrative exercises. The strategies included asking questions, allowing youngsters to work on projects, and solving difficulties. Students’ reactions toward the storytelling activities varied because their focus levels are different. HOTS components in storytelling activities such as analyzing, evaluating, and creating have a significant impact on the ability to think critically, and creatively, communicate, work together, solve issues, and boost self-confidence. Due to these diverse abilities, HOTSs help children understand the storyline better and encourage them to take risks.
The Lexical Density and Experiential Structure of Nominal Groups of the Discussion Section of Skripsis and Research Articles Sudrajat, Muhamad Wisam; wachidah, Siti
STAIRS: English Language Education Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): STAIRS: English Language Education Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21009/stairs.3.2.4

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This research aimed to see the lexical density of the discussion section of three skripsis (SK) and three research articles (RA) and the experiential structure of its nominal groups. Halliday’s lexical density measurement, which divides the number of lexical items by the number of clauses, was used. It was found that SK has a higher lexical density level than RA (8,5 compared to 6,8). The reason is that one of the SK texts repeats dozens of lexical items in one clause, giving it a high lexical density score. If the text were to be ignored, then SK’s lexical density would be lower than RA (5,7 compared to 6,8). SK was found to have fewer nominal groups than RA (236 compared to 255). RA uses classifier and qualifier, which are realized by lexical items, more than SK, while SK leads in numerative, which is often realized by function words. It is concluded that SK, which has lower lexical density, also uses a more ‘simple nominal group structure’ i.e only having one premodifier or postmodifier, and utilizes lexical items in their nominal groups less frequently than RA did.
The Incorporation of Character-Building Values in Digital Learning Materials for SMP Students Hartanto, Muhammad Dimas; Agustina, Imas Wahyu; Mayuni, Ilza
STAIRS: English Language Education Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): STAIRS: English Language Education Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21009/stairs.3.2.3

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This study investigated the incorporation of Profil Pelajar Pancasila in digital learning materials for Junior High School students. This study applied the content analysis method, the data of which were learning materials provided on Myenglishstep.com for every level of Junior High School. The data were analyzed by comparing them with 19 indicators which were derived from six dimensions of Profil Pelajar Pancasila. The results showed that 230 data fulfilled all 19 indicators and were incorporated into various forms of learning materials. The highest occurrences (80 data) were found in the fifth dimension which is to think critically (Dimensi Berfikir Kritis) while the lowest (10 data) occurred in global diversity (Dimensi Kebhinekaan Global). In addition, the values of Profil Pelajar Pancasila were mostly incorporated through task instructions (98 data), followed by live worksheets (64 data), videos (34 data), and audios (13 data). This result indicates that the digital learning materials available on the website of Myenglishstep.com are aligned with the character-building values proposed in Profil Pelajar Pancasila, thus, they become worth trying to support English language learning at the Junior High levels in Indonesia.
The Incorporation of the 4C Skills in the Lesson Plans of Grade Eight Luthfi, Nadia; Agustina, Imas Wahyu; Pujiati, Hanip
STAIRS: English Language Education Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): STAIRS: English Language Education Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21009/stairs.4.1.5

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This research aimed to investigate the incorporation of the 4C skills in the lesson plans and to analyze how the 4C skills were implemented into the lesson plans of English for grade eight. The data for this qualitative content analysis research was gathered by analyzing ten lesson plans for grade eight of junior high school in Bekasi and Jakarta. The research found that all the lesson plans included all the 4C skills, which comprised 51% of communication skills, 69% of collaboration, 61% of critical thinking, and 69% of creativity. As the most widely incorporated, collaboration and creativity were found in learning and assessment activities. These findings are expected to be a recommendation for scholars, especially English teachers in designing lesson plans that meet 21st-century skill needs.
Cultural Contents in MyEnglishStep Digital Learning Materials for Junior High School Students Maulidya, Alga Dilfa Suci; Palupi, Tara Mustikaning; Agustina, Imas Wahyu
STAIRS: English Language Education Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): STAIRS: English Language Education Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21009/stairs.4.1.1

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The present research aimed to analyze the cultural contents available in digital learning materials for Junior High School Students called myenglishstep.com. The data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis under two frameworks, particularly the cultural categories framework by Chao (2011) and the framework of the cultural dimensions by Moran (2001). The results revealed 1.472 cultural contents, covering all five cultural categories: Source Culture, Target Culture, International Culture, Intercultural Interaction, and Universality across Cultures. Further, the cultural contents are also represented through Cultural Dimensions, namely Products Dimension, Practices Dimension, Perspectives Dimension, Communities Dimension, and Person Dimension. The cultural contents mainly appeared as much as 1160 times in the Universality across Cultures and were presented through products created and invented by the social communities approximately 623 times. These results, to some extent, show that material developers are aware of the importance of cultural content to cater to diversity in Indonesia.
The Incorporation of Digital Citizenship Competency in e-Learning Materials for Junior High School Students: A Content Analysis Kamaliya, Vikasari; Mayuni, Ilza; Palupi, Tara Mustikaning
STAIRS: English Language Education Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): STAIRS: English Language Education Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21009/stairs.4.1.4

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This study aims at investigating the way Digital Citizenship Competencies (DCC) are incorporated into digital learning materials (DLM) in a web-based learning platform called myenglishstep.com. By compiling 115 DLM of 7th up to 9th Grade and utilizing the content analysis method, the finding shows skills dimension is found to be the highest incorporation, followed by the knowledge dimension. In contrast, the attitudes and values dimension showed low occurrences compared to the previous dimension. Knowledge, skills, and attitudes dimensions of DCC are mostly incorporated in all DLM categories through tasks, contents, and visuals, while values dimensions are incorporated through contents for the most part and tasks. Therefore, these findings are expected to raise people's awareness of digital citizenship competencies and aid teachers and stakeholders in providing reliable and varied digital learning materials.
Discourse Analysis of a News Text Using Cohesion and Ethnography of Speaking Theories Angela Audreylia Sabrina; Gunawan, Salsabilla Maharani Mutiara; Pujiati, Hanip
STAIRS: English Language Education Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): STAIRS: English Language Education Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21009/stairs.4.1.6

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The purpose of this study was to undertake a thorough study of a news article entitled "31 Policemen Questioned in Kanjuruhan Stadium Tragedy" by looking at both its contextual and textual elements. To analyze the data, the research used a content analysis and discourse analysis design. While the contextual study relied on Dell Hymes' ethnography of communication, notably the Speaking Model (Hymes, 1974), the textual analysis concentrated on the coherence devices given by Halliday and Hasan (1976). All essential elements, such as the setting, participants, ends, act order, key, instruments, and norms, were identified, according to the contextual analysis. The four content categories of reference, substitution, ellipsis, and conjunction were found in the textual analysis; however, the article did not fully contain all sub-categories.
The Correlation between Students’ Reading Speed and Their Reading Comprehension in Descriptive Text Dewi, Risnawati; Mulyana, Agus; Nuraini, Hery; Purnawati
STAIRS: English Language Education Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): STAIRS: English Language Education Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21009/stairs.3.2.2

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The purpose of the research is to find out the correlation between students’ reading speed and their reading comprehension of descriptive text among the tenth-grade students of SMAN 14 Kabupaten Tangerang in the academic year 2018/2019. The population of this research is the whole students in tenth grade at SMAN 14 Kabupaten Tangerang. The writers chose 73 students as the sample of this research by using simple random sampling. In this research, the writers applied principles of the quantitative method with correlation form. The data was collected by using Reading Speed as variable X and Reading Comprehension as variable Y. The data is analyzed by using Pearson correlate and the result of it is 0.398. It means the result of r-xy (0.398) is higher than the r-table (0.329). So it can be concluded that there is a positive correlation between students’ reading speed and their reading comprehension among tenth-grade students of SMAN 14 Kabupaten Tangerang in academic years 2018/2019.
The Forms of Citation Practices in the Undergraduate Students’ Theses in English Language Teaching Saura, Yolanda; Darya, I Wayan
STAIRS: English Language Education Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): STAIRS: English Language Education Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21009/stairs.4.1.2

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This study aims to find out the forms used in citation practices of ELESP undergraduate students’ theses at Universitas Negeri Jakarta. This research uses both quantitative and qualitative methods, which employ a corpus-based analysis. The analysis is conducted by adopting Hyland (1999)’s framework of citation category and citation integration as proposed by Swales (1990). The data source of this research consists of 50 theses in English Language Teaching (ELT), especially the introduction and literature review chapters, written by ELESP undergraduate students published from 2018 to 2022 in the repository of UNJ. The results revealed that ELESP undergraduate students frequently use summary and generalization in the introduction and literature review chapter. Furthermore, the use of integral and non-integral forms in the two chapters have nearly the same frequency, which indicates that the students focus on the actions of researchers as well as emphasize the research itself in the cited sources.