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Analysing Tenth-Grade Students’ Difficulty and Their Perceptions in Writing Recount Text Ilma Amalina; Henrikus Joko Yulianto
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 3 (2024): September 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/6c15jt72

One of the most important skills in studying English, particularly for EFL students, is writing recount texts. However, a lot of students struggle to grasp the components needed to write the texts. With the focus on linguistic and structural components, this study investigates difficulties faced by tenth-grade students at SMA Al Fusha Kedungwuni when producing recount texts. Furthermore, it examined how students perceive these difficulties and how their perspectives correspond with the understanding of the writing process. A mixed-methods technique was used in the study, which combined an analysis of the students' recount texts with a survey of their perceptions. The text reveals that students face structural and linguistic difficulties in writing recount texts. Structural difficulties include unclear chronological order, inadequate orientation, unclear events, weak or missing reorientation, and difficulty managing length and detail. Linguistic difficulties include tense usage, vocabulary choice, cohesion, grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation. Students' perceptions show sufficient engagement with critical stages of the writing process, such as planning and revising. However, self-reported data may introduce bias, as students may not accurately assess their own difficulties. This highlights a gap between self-awareness and actual performance in writing recount texts. The findings suggest the need for teachers to emphasize their teaching on recount text structure, incorporating activities to strengthen understanding. In addition, students should master past tense grammatical rules and practice changingpresent tense to past tense. Curriculum developers should emphasize the writing process, provide detailed explanations, and integrate grammar instruction.

Implementing Berau Folklore into English Learning: Fostering Students’ Reading Skills and Local Wisdom Awareness Rahmiwati, Rahmiwati; Januarius Mujiiyanto; Hendi Pratama
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 3 (2024): September 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/hv75v376

As educators, lecturers should integrate sufficient reading materials that could foster not only students’ reading comprehension, critical thinking, or vocabulary mastery, but also local wisdom awareness. Thus, this research focuses on integrating local wisdom, Berau Folklore, into English learning. Specifically, this research aims to: (1) describe the planning stage for using Berau folklore to enhance student’s awareness about local wisdom, (2) explain its use in English practice and media preparation, (3) explain the assessment process, and (4) evaluate its effectiveness as reading material. This study employs exploratory sequential mixed method design. The instruments used were interview, classroom observation, document analysis, and tests. The interview was constructed based on the theory of Bamford and Day (2004) whereas the observation was adopted and modified from Ferdila (2014). The pre-test and post-test were given to 15 tertiary students at STITM Tanjung Redeb, Berau who took the Extensive Reading class. The implementation of Berau folklore into reading class, involved the stages of pre-reading, while-reading, and post-reading. However, the tests scores indicate that the use of Berau Folklore is considered ineffective as reading materials for tertiary students. Particularly, it did not significantly increase students’ vocabulary. Thus, this study can be a reference for further researchers to find and employ another learning material other than folklore to foster students’ vocabulary mastery and cultural awareness.

An Analysis of Women’s Language Features Used by the Indonesian Female Podcasters Novita Sari, Yesi; Hendi Pratama; Fahrur Rozi
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 3 (2024): September 2024
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This research aimed to explain the teacher's reflection and students' perception regarding the Use of Technology to Promote Students' Engagement in English Class at SMA Negeri 3 Demak in 2024/2025 Academic Year. The design of this research is qualitative research. In collecting data, the researcher used questionnaires and interviews. The students filled out the questionnaire to fulfill the students' engagement about using technology in the English class, supported by the open question interview from the English teacher and students of SMA Negeri 3 Demak. The sample of this research is the eleventh grade with 32 students. The research used random sampling to decide the research sample. This study's result revealed that technology can improve the student's engagement in English class. The findings indicate that when effectively implemented, technology enhances students' engagement by providing interactive and personalized learning experiences. Overall, the research highlights that the use of technology can transform educational practices and improve learning outcomes while emphasizing the importance of learning to ensure equitable access and benefits for all students. The findings and discussion showed that the use of technology makes students engaged, pay attention, interested, motivated, focus, have fun, actively participate, understand the material, interact with each other, enjoy, like, interact, develop their ability, improve communication skill, enhance, and enthusiasm

Teacher’s Reflection and Students’ Perception of the Use of Technology to Promote Student Engagement in English Class at SMA Negeri 3 Demak Academic Year 2024/2025 Siti Nisrina Primadika
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 3 (2024): September 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/8dyz5m44

This research aimed to explain the teacher's reflection and students' perception regarding the Use of Technology to Promote Students' Engagement in English Class at SMA Negeri 3 Demak in 2024/2025 Academic Year. The design of this research is qualitative research. In collecting data, the researcher used questionnaires and interviews. The students filled out the questionnaire to fulfill the students' engagement about using technology in the English class, supported by the open question interview from the English teacher and students of SMA Negeri 3 Demak. The sample of this research is the eleventh grade with 32 students. The research used random sampling to decide the research sample. This study's result revealed that technology can improve the student's engagement in English class. The findings indicate that when effectively implemented, technology enhances students' engagement by providing interactive and personalized learning experiences. Overall, the research highlights that the use of technology can transform educational practices and improve learning outcomes while emphasizing the importance of learning to ensure equitable access and benefits for all students. The findings and discussion showed that the use of technology makes students engaged, pay attention, interested, motivated, focus, have fun, actively participate, understand the material, interact with each other, enjoy, like, interact, develop their ability, improve communication skill, enhance, and enthusiasm

The Realization of Communication Accommodation Strategies between Teacher and Students at Easy Learning English Course Arum istiqomah; Frimadhona Safri; Katharina Rustipa
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 3 (2024): September 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v14i3.21045

It is a challenge for English teacher in an English course to be able to accommodate in teaching so that students are not confused with what the teacher explains during the communication. This research aims to investigate the kinds of communication accommodation strategies realized in teacher-student interaction in Easy Learning English Course. This study used qualitative research design in the classroom interaction analysis. The instrument applied was strategies checklist to find and interpret the strategies realized. This study found that based on the analysis in the interaction between teacher and students in Easy Learning English Course, the communication accommodation strategies used were approximation strategy, interpretability strategy, discourse management strategy and interpersonal control strategy. The strategies used in the interaction enable the teacher to accommodate in the communication with the students in the classroom. This study shows that the communication accommodation strategies realized in the teacher student interaction in Easy learning English course are 26 times approximation strategy, 38 times interpretability strategy, 351 discourse management strategy and 14 times interpersonal control strategy in Conclusion, Discourse management strategy is more dominant than approximation strategy, interpretability strategy, and interpersonal control strategy.

Leadership Quality in Improving Graduate Quality at Madrasah Aliyah Hidayatul Insan Palangka Raya Usup Kurniawan; Siminto; Zaitun Qamariah
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 3 (2024): September 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/dhy5qz28

Effective leadership is a crucial factor in the success of educational institutions, especially in improving the quality of student graduates. This study aims to explore the processes of planning, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up of leadership at Madrasah Aliyah Hidayatul Insan Palangka Raya in improving the quality of graduates. Using a descriptive qualitative research design, this study involved interviews, documentation, and observations during class meetings for data collection, focusing on the head of the Madrasah and two English teachers as subjects, as well as involving students' parents and alumni. The research findings reveal various strategies implemented by the head of the Madrasah and English teachers to improve the quality of graduates, covering all stages of leadership: planning, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up. Specifically, the leadership strategies include setting graduation standards that require students to meet certain criteria, such as passing Madrasah and Pondok exams, producing scientific papers, completing practical worship exams, and demonstrating proficiency in Arabic and English. The head of the Madrasah and English teachers actively guide students through these requirements, ensuring that they are prepared for their future educational endeavors. This research emphasizes the importance of collaborative leadership in creating an environment that supports academic success and continuous improvement in the quality of education.

Metacognitive Strategies Employed by Australian Award Scholarship (AAS) Awardees from Aceh in Preparing for the IELTS Test Refa Malasari; Januarius Mujiiyanto; Rahayu Puji Hayanti
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 3 (2024): September 2024
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This study explores the role of metacognitive strategies in improving the IELTS scores of Australian Award Scholarship (AAS) awardees from Aceh, addressing a gap in research on effective preparation methods for high-stakes English language tests. The research aims to identify how metacognitive strategies enhance the IELTS preparation process and to determine which specific strategies are most beneficial for achieving higher scores. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data from questionnaires and qualitative insights from interviews and observations with AAS awardees. Participants' engagement in planning, monitoring, and evaluating their learning processes was analyzed.The findings indicate that the use of metacognitive strategies significantly improved the IELTS scores of the participants. Key strategies included detailed planning of study schedules, setting clear goals, continuous progress monitoring, and reflective practices to adjust learning methods. The study concludes that metacognitive strategies are highly effective in enhancing IELTS preparation, leading to better academic outcomes. This research highlights the critical role of metacognitive strategies in language learning and test preparation, providing a structured approach that helps learners stay motivated and adapt their methods for better results. The findings offer valuable insights for students, educators, and policymakers, emphasizing the need to integrate metacognitive strategy training into English language programs. This approach can enhance the effectiveness of IELTS preparation courses, leading to improved educational outcomes and contributing to the development of language education in society.

The Effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning and Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review to Improve Students’ Reading Comprehension Yuliana, Yuliana; Rudi Hartono; Suwandi Suwandi
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 3 (2024): September 2024
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This study addresses the effectiveness of the PBL (Problem-Based Learning) method and the SQ3R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review) method on students' reading comprehension, considering their different motivation levels, at SMPN 2 Gebog Kudus. The primary objective of this research is to compare the effectiveness of the PBL and SQ3R methods in enhancing reading comprehension among seventh-grade students with different motivation levels. This study employed an experimental research design, involving 30 seventh-grade students from SMPN 2 Gebog Kudus. The data were collected through questionnaires and tests. The questionnaire assessed students' perceptions of the PBL and SQ3R methods as well as their motivation in language learning. The tests measured students' reading comprehension before and after the intervention. SPSS Version 27 was used for data analysis, including hypothesis testing. The results indicated that the SQ3R method was more effective than the PBL method in improving reading comprehension among students with different motivation levels. The significance values for the tests are: (1) PBL method with high motivation: 0.012 (p < 0.05), PBL method with low motivation: 0.270 (p > 0.05), SQ3R method with high motivation: 0.017 (p < 0.05), SQ3R method with low motivation: 0.018 (p < 0.05). It can be concluded that the SQ3R method proved to be more effective than the PBL method in improving students' reading comprehension, especially when considering different motivation levels. This research contributes to enhancing critical thinking skills and learning outcomes in Junior High School (SMP) students, particularly in reading comprehension, through the application of the SQ3R method. It highlights the importance of incorporating effective methods such as SQ3R in teaching strategies to improve student performance in language learning.

Manipulation in the Indonesian Translation of The Secret Garden and the Translation Product Quality Annisa Nur Atikah; Issy Yuliasri; Hendi Pratama
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 3 (2024): September 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/7hxc1b06

This study examines the manipulation of the text in Frances Hodgson Burnett's English novel "The Secret Garden," translated as "Taman Rahasia." This study aimed to determine whether the translator made specific manipulations during the translation, identify the types of manipulations present in the Indonesian translation, and evaluate the translation quality. The study belongs to qualitative research, which focuses on identifying text manipulations when translating to Indonesian. The analysis involved identifying text-internal manipulations, as arranged by Dukate (2007), which included alterations at the level of words, phrases, clauses, sentences, and paragraphs. The research's result found that three types of six text-internal manipulation were present in the Indonesian translation. The most frequent type of manipulation was conscious handling, with the translator frequently using the reduction/deletion technique proposed by Molina and Albir to modify the target text. It was observed that the translator mainly omitted unnecessary information from the source text due to cultural and linguistic considerations. Based on the findings, the quality of translation is good, which has been proved by the highest frequency for accuracy, readability, and acceptability in score 3. This study can also contribute to the implications for teachers and students in a classroom setting as they explore the translation of literary works for learning English, introduce the language culture in English and Indonesia, and realize what aspects may lead to manipulation in translating text.

Evaluating Generic Structure and Language Features of Students’ Recount Texts Sulistianti, Lilis; Fitriati, Sri Wuli; Sakhiyya , Zulfa
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 3 (2024): September 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/vqnbjx02

This study analyzes and assesses recount texts written by students, by focusing on the language features and language structures. This analysis is aimed at fostering student’s writing abilities and communication in their personal experience. The study evaluates the generic structure starting from reorientation, events, and reorientation. The language features are evaluated based on content, syntax, and vocabulary. The data of recount texts were taken from students of SMP Negeri 1 Ketanggungan Brebes, particularly class 8A which consists of 33 students, by conducting a purposive sampling technique. The generic structure of recount texts was analyzed using a scoring rubric adapted from Gerot and Wignell (1994). Meanwhile, a content-based analysis model adapted from Brown and Lee (2015) was employed to evaluate the quality of language features, especially content, syntax, and vocabulary. The quality of students’ recount texts is categorized as excellent, good, adequate, and inadequate. The result showed that 46% of students performed excellent level in orientation and 43% of students performed good level in sequence events. However, 12% of students showed an inadequate level of reorientation. It means that students have a good ability to compile the context and background of their recounts. However, some students have difficulty in concluding their recount. The quality of the language features showed that students presented the main idea and related ideas thoroughly but still needed to improve their vocabulary. The analysis results can be a reference for students to self-evaluate their writing, especially recount texts, and improve the quality. Also, it encourages teachers to apply appropriate teaching strategies in writing classrooms, which meet students’ needs.

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