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English Review: Journal of English Education
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ENGLISH REVIEW: Journal of English Education (ISSN print 2301-7554) is a peer-reviewed journal published in Indonesia by the Department of English Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, the University of Kuningan (PBI FKIP UNIKU) in collaboration with the Association of Indonesian Scholars of English Education (AISEE). This journal is published twice a year: June and December. The scopes of the journal include, but not limited to, the following topic areas: the classroom action research, applied linguistics, linguistics, pragmatics, critical discourse analysis, and literature.The journal is published in both printed and online versions.
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SOLVING THE STUDENTS’ PROBLEMS IN WRITING ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY THROUGH COLLABORATIVE WRITING STRATEGY M. Fadhly Farhy Abbas; Herdi Herdi
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 7, No 1 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v7i1.1499

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This research is based on the students’ problems in writing argumentative essay, especially in developing and organizing ideas, using good grammar and diction, and applying correct writing mechanics, such as the use of capital letter, spelling, and punctuation. The purpose of this research is to solve the students’ problems in writing argumentative essay through collaborative writing strategy. The design employed in this research was classroom action research. The participants involved in this research were 23 students of English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Lancang Kuning Pekanbaru, Indonesia. The instruments used in this research were writing test, field note, observation checklist, and interview. Based on the result of the test, the students’ score had reached the criteria of success set, and it was significantly improved from the result before the research conducted. The mean score of the mid-term test was 54.9, and the mean score of the cycle test was 74.3. In addition, based on the data gained from the field note, observation checklist, and interview, it was found that the students were active, creative, and enjoy the learning process. In conclusion, the use of collaborative writing strategy can solve the students’ problems in writing argumentative essay as well.Keywords: writing skill; writing aspects; argumentative essay; collaborative writing strategy;  classroom action research.
IMPROVING THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS’ ENGLISH SPEAKING ABILITY THROUGH STORYTELLING Firdayanti Firdaus; Dwi Suci Amaniarsih
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 7, No 1 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v7i1.1533

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The purposes of this research are to find out; 1) how to improve English speaking ability of the tenth grade students at Harapan-I Medan through the application of storytelling method, and 2) how the students’ responses to storytelling as a learning method. This research was a Classroom Action Research applying Kemmis McTaggart Model.  The research was done in two cycles in which each cycle consists of four stages: plans, actions, observations, and reflections. The subjects in this research were students of Grade X-6 of Senior High School Harapan-I Medan. The object of this study was the application of the Storytelling method to improve the students’ English speaking ability. Based on the results of the research, it was found that the percentage of completeness from pre-action, Cycle-I, and Cycle-II increased at Senior High School Harapan-I Medan. The percentage of student’s completeness in pre-action was 27%, in the Cycle-I was 47%, and in the Cycle-II was 70%. There was a significant increase (43%) from pre-action, cycle-I, and cycle-II. In addition, students’ enthusiasm, courage, and activity have also increased. Thus, it can be concluded that storytelling method has improved the speaking ability of the tenth grade students of Senior High School Harapan-I Medan and increased their response, enthusiasm, courage, and activity to speak English.Keywords: speaking ability; English; storytelling; folklore; classroom action research.
TEACHING PRACTICUM: INVESTIGATING EFL PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ SELF-EFFICACY Fika Megawati; Yuli Astutik
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 7, No 1 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v7i1.1500

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Self-efficacy is influential in determining someone's future competence. Identifying self-efficacy towards pre-service teachers provides significant information about how competent they are in applying theoretical concepts of teaching in the real school. It also becomes reflection for the institution on the quality of courses related to TEFL carried out in the implemented curriculum. Accordingly, this study aims to investigate pre-service EFL teachers' self-efficacy during the teaching practicum. This is a qualitative study involving 27 EFL teacher candidates who conducted teaching performance in some different schools. To collect the data, online Likert scale questionnaire was disseminated to the informants. The responses were interpreted through percentage and analyzed descriptively. The results indicated that generally the pre-service teachers' self-efficacy in terms of teaching skill, constructing and applying lesson plan, assessment, and classroom management, was quite high although some of them seemed to find difficulties in carrying out some classroom activities with the students. Self-efficacy analysis towards EFL learners’ practicum gives implication to any institutional parties for preparing the better quality and program of future generation teachers.Keywords: competent; teacher candidate; self-efficacy; reflection.
SCIENTIFIC APPROACH OF 2013 CURRICULUM: TEACHERS’ IMPLEMENTATION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING Sri Ratnaningsih
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 6, No 1 (2017)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v6i1.792

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The research is aimed at investigating the teachers’ implementation of scientific approach in English Language Teaching in one state junior high school in Bandung Regency. In addition, this research discusses the conformation of the Scientific Approach implementation and the lesson plans based on the 2013 curriculum. This research employs a case study qualitative research design. The data were obtained from classroom observation and teachers’ lesson plan analysis and interview. The findings showed that the teachers implemented the scientific stages in English Language Teaching. They conducted observing, questioning, experimenting, associating and communicating in the sequence activities. Besides, the teachers can demonstrate the student-centered learning strengthened by collaborative, cooperative, active and meaningful learning. However, concerning the conformation of the implementation with lesson plans, based on the indicators, learning objectives, learning materials, learning media, scientific stages and Scientific Approach model (discovery learning, inquiry leaning, problem based learning and project based learning), the teachers still have to underline and mention the Scientific Approach model and state learning objectives. Furthermore, the other components have been presented well in both teaching and lesson plans.Keywords: English language teaching, lesson plan, scientific approach, teaching practice, the 2013 curriculum
DEVELOPING ENGLISH FOR TOURISM MATERIALS TROUGH STAKEHOLDERS’ NEEDS ANALYSIS Indah Puspitasari
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 7, No 1 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v7i1.1534

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Banyumas currently grows well in various aspects especially in tourism. Tourism plays an important role in this regency because it becomes one of the mainstays of Banyumas revenue sector. A phenomenon occurs today is the number of hotels in Banyumas arises every year. It is very important to prepare human resources; especially those who have good skills in tourism and English. This paper aims at explaining the stakeholders’ overview of skills needed, topic needed, and difficulties encountered. The stakeholders here are tour agencies, hotels, and Youth, Sports, Culture and Tourism Office of Banyumas Regency. This is a qualitative research method which has several research steps. First, library study is a method of collecting data and it is also used to compile research instruments. The second step is to share the questionnaires to the sampling and the last is analysing the results. The results of this study showed that; 1) the required skills are speaking (100%), listening (75%), writing (25%), and reading (25%), 2) 80% of the topics offered in the questionnaire are required by all stakeholders. The topics are about hotels and tourism materials, and 3) difficulties encountered in active cooperating with tourism industry, less practice in explaining tourism city map, and listening different accents such as English speakers from China, Japan, and India. In conclusion, these findings regarding the skills and topics needed can be used to develop English for Tourism materials.Keywords: English for tourism; English for specific purposes; needs analysis; developing materials; tourism; Banyumas.
E-LEARNING FOR LEARNERS’ COMPREHENSION IN LINGUISTICS : A NEED ANALYSIS Frimadhona Syafri; Zainal Rafli; Emzir Emzir
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 6, No 2 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v6i2.1260

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The study focuses a need analysis towards the use of ELENA basis on CALLA Approach as a media in enhancing learners’ comprehension in Introduction to Linguistics course. Universitas Negeri Semarang has website for e-learning that is named ELENA (electronic learning aids). Using e-learning by web to provide information of the course will be real time and interactive. The subjects of the study were learners in fifth semester in academic year of 2016-2017 in English Department in Universitas Negeri Semarang. The semi-structured interview, observation, and descriptive survey were done to gather the data. The data were transcribed, identified, classified, analyzed, and interpreted to gain the answer of the research problem. The problem posed in the research is “To analyze a need analysis towards the use of online learning: ELENA basis on CALLA Approach as a media enhance learners’ comprehension in Introduction to Linguistics course” Based on the overall data analysis and interpretation, a need analysis towards the implementation of ELENA basis on CALLA Approach as a media can provide learners’ comprehension in learning Linguistics concepts. The result showed that; 1) Learners need to gain knowledge at a glance about the scope of Linguistics; 2) Learners need to be stimulated to observe and analyze the development of the language around it; 3) Learners need media and means of communication forums and discussions both offline and online; 4) Learners need to be facilitated with adequate bandwidth and infrastructure for internet use; and 5) Learners are strengthened by e-learning and there are assessments in the use of e-learning. It can be conclude that need analysis is necessary in designing the instructional model, due to it is a process to determine the learners’ needs based on their wants, lacks, and necessities.Keywords: a need analysis, m e-learning, Introduction to Linguistics
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF JUMBLED-SENTENCES TOWARD STUDENTS’ SKILL IN WRITING REPORT TEXT Fatmawati Setia Utami; Mustaqim Pabbajah; Juhansar Juhansar
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 7, No 1 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v7i1.1501

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This study aims at describing the implementation and the effectiveness of jumbled-sentences as a technique to enhance students’ skill in writing report text and finding out the factors influencing students’ skill in writing report text. This study was conducted in MAN 2 Yogyakarta that involved 24 tenth graders of IPA 3 in academic year 2018/2019. This study was a classroom action research. To collect the data, observation checklist, structured interview, and tests were used. The result showed that most of students could understand the subject easily and involve actively during the technique implementation. Besides, the test results showed students’ mean improvement in writing report text from pre-test (3.00), post-test I (3.36), and post-test II (3.78). It means that jumbled-sentences technique is effective to enhance students’ skill in writing report text. Moreover, the factors influencing students’ writing skill were having lack of vocabulary, getting anxiety in making grammar errors, getting difficulties in understanding and translating words or sentences, and having limited classroom for learning-teaching process.Keywords: implementation, jumbled-sentences, students’ skill, writing, report text.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES IN USING EDMODO AS AN EDUCATIONAL SOCIAL NETWORK Hikmah Nur Insani; Didi Suherdi; Gin Gin Gustine
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 6, No 2 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v6i2.1254

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The integration of technology in education and the need to meet the requirements of the 21st century learning lead educators to use online learning platforms. Edmodo is offered as one of learning platforms that could be used in EFL classroom. This research aims to investigate perception of undergraduate students on the use of Edmodo as an educational social network which has been implemented in the classroom. This study employed mix method design by involving 50 undergraduate students from a university in Bandung, Indonesia. The data were collected through closed-ended and open-ended questionnaires. As results, it was found that undergraduate students showed positive response and attitudes towards the use of Edmodo in their learning process. Besides, some obstacles of using Edmodo were also revealed, such as lack of experiences in using technology and how to manage the time allocation. Finally, it is suggested that Edmodo should be implemented in undergraduate EFL classroom.Keywords: Edmodo, undergraduate students’ perception, educational social network, online learning platform
ENGLISH TEACHERS’ PROBLEMS IN APPLYING THE 2013 CURRICULUM Yulia Nur Ekawati
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 6, No 1 (2017)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v6i1.769

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The 2013 curriculum is regarded as the current issue for teachers and students. This curriculum is based on the competencies concerning on implementing four aspects of spiritual, attitude, knowledge and skills in order to achieve students’ character building. This study, moreover, investigates the teachers’ problems in applying the 2013 curriculum at vocational high school in Tegal. Four English teachers are observed and interviewed to obtain data. The data is analyzed referring to four points; a) preparing lesson plan, b) applying the steps of teaching learning activities, c) preparing media, and d) making evaluation. The result shows that; a) three teachers do not prepare lesson plan before their teaching learning process, b) for all teachers, they understand the principles of scientific approach and the basic concept of 2013 curriculum (i.e. inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, discovery-learning, problem-based learning and task-based learning) but they do not apply it in their teaching, c) one teacher prepares the teaching media but the others do not prepare it, and d) all teachers get difficulties in assessing students’ attitude (behaviour).Keywords: English teachers’ problem, the 2013 curriculum
LEECH’S POLITENESS PRINCIPLE IN LENONG BETAWI HUMOROUS DIALOGUE ENTITLED “ANAK DURHAKA” Ninuk Lustyantie; Figiati Indra Dewi
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 7 No 2 (2019)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v7i2.1731

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Lenong Betawi is one of community theatrical performance that still exists. It has a significant role in criticizing current social life. This paper aims to find Leech’s politeness principle in the Lenong Betawi humorous dialogue entitled “Anak Durhaka.” A story staged by Sanggar Surya Kencana group and held by Betawi Culture Institute. The method used was a content analysis by using politeness principle of Leech. The percentage results of fulfillment politeness maxims obtained 12.28% for agreement maxim, 10.52% for tact maxim, 8.11% for sympathy maxim, 2.41% for generosity maxim, 1.97% for approbation maxim, and 0.87% for modesty maxim. It means that agreement maxim as the highest and modesty maxim as the lowest fulfillment politeness maxims in Lenong Betawi humorous dialogue. Meanwhile, the percentage results of violation politeness maxims obtained 9.21% for agreement maxim, 2.63% for tact maxim, 13.81% for sympathy maxim, 4.16% for generosity maxim, 20.83% for approbation maxim, and 13.15% for modesty maxim. It means approbation maxim as the highest and tact maxim as the lowest violation politeness maxims in Lenong Betawi humorous dialogue. Finally, it can be concluded that the violation politeness maxims is more found than fulfillment politeness maxims in Lenong Betawi humorous dialogue entitled “Anak Durhaka.”