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JEES (Journal of English Educators Society)
Published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo
ISSN : 25033492     EISSN : 25033492     DOI : https://doi.org/10.21070/jees
Core Subject : Education,
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
Aim: to facilitate scholar, researchers, and teachers for publishing the original articles of review articles. Scope: Language Education include: English Education English Literature English Linguistics
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Pendidikan
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Promoting Students' Autonomous Learning Using Portfolio Assessment in EFL Writing Class Tyas, Peptia Asrining
JEES (Journal of English Educators Society) Vol 5 No 1 (2020): April
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v5i1.379

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This study attempts to present the implementation of portfolio assessment to promote students’ autonomous learning in one of reputable universities in Indonesia. The participants were 30 students enrolled Essay Writing Class. A collection of students’ work during the course in the form of ‘Essay Writing Module’ was used to provide authentic evidence of the implementation of portfolio assessment and observation checklists of students’ work was used to present the completeness of portfolio assessment of each student. To know students’ autonomous learning, semi-structured interview was carried out. The results prove that portfolio assessment can promote students autonomous learning since it provides some benefits for students such as motivate them to do self-evaluation and reflection, encourage them to be actively involved in peer review session, and also enhance their awareness of their weaknesses. HIGHLIGHTS: Portfolio assessment promotes students’ autonomous learning by providing some benefits for students such as provide a guide for self-evaluation, reflection, and peer review. Each element in portfolio encourages students’ engagement during the writing activities both inside and outside the classroom. An insightful idea of specific criteria motivates students to set goals in improving their writing competence and performance.
Incorporating Hijaiyah Sounds in English Pronunciation Class: Students’ Perception Gusdian, Rosalin Ismayoeng; Lestiono, Riski
JEES (Journal of English Educators Society) Vol 5 No 1 (2020): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v5i1.380

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Indonesian students still find it perplexing to acquire English pronunciation as both Bahasa as their mother tongue and English do not share equivalent phonological and phonetic systems. Meanwhile, Arabic (in this case is their Hijaiyah sounds) is proven to share some phonological resemblance to some English sounds. Therefore, it is the aim of the study to investigate the student perception of the implementation of Hjaiyah sounds in their English pronunciation class. The study employed a descriptive research design as the approach. The participants of the study were 36 students of the English Study Program in the academic year of 2019/2020. These participants were third-semester students undertaking their Intermediate Speaking class. Questionnaire and interview guide were utilized as data instruments. In collecting the data, some procedures including distributing the questionnaire and conducting the interview were carried out. In data analysis, the data from the survey were transformed into a percentage to obtain a more general image of the data description. The data from the interview were also transcribed. Finally, the findings were examined and discussed using both narrative and numerical description. As a result, this study has confirmed that the implementation of Hijaiyah sounds in teaching English pronunciation is perceived positively by the students. HIGHLIGHTS: Indonesian students still find it perplexing to acquire English pronunciation as both Bahasa as their mother tongue and English do not share equivalent phonological and phonetic systems. Arabic (in this case is students' Hijaiyah sounds) is proven to share some phonological resemblance to some English sounds.
Investigating Teacher’s Perceptions of Reflective Peer Observation to Promote Professional Development Cholifah, Anjar Nur; Asib, Abdul; Suparno, Suparno
JEES (Journal of English Educators Society) Vol 5 No 1 (2020): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v5i1.382

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Peer observation as one of the reflection tools is viewed as an effective strategy to develop teacher’s professionalism. Furthermore, peer observation in reflective practice refers to the teacher’s act which collaborates with other teachers to identify the strength and the weakness of their teaching. By doing so, it is expected there will be innovation and improvement for better teaching activity after doing an evaluation together. This study aimed at investigating the teacher’s perceptions of peer observation as one of the reflection tools to promote professional development. The participant of this study was an In-service teacher in one of Senior High Schools in Surakarta who teaches English with 10 years of teaching experience. The data were gained through an in-depth interview followed by interactive model data analysis for qualitative study in analyzing the data. The results indicated that the teacher has positive perceptions of peer observation as a professional development tool. It brought some advantages for the teacher. Peer observation also helped the teacher to solve the problems she encountered in her teaching and could be used as a learning opportunity by observing new teaching techniques/methods/strategies from other teachers. HIGHLIGHTS: Teacher has positive perceptions in implementing peer observation to promote professional development There are limited studies regarding the use of peer observation especially for in-service teacher Peer observation brings some benefits for the teacher to improve her teaching practice
Genre-Based Approach: Can It Improve the Informatics Engineering Students’ Writing Skill? Sukmawati, Nur Najibah; Nasution, Sukma Septian
JEES (Journal of English Educators Society) Vol 5 No 1 (2020): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v5i1.395

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Because instructional process in English for Specific Purpose (ESP) context is oriented to students’ academic and professional settings within discourse community, challenges appear. Learning language and learning language are directed to improving students’ language skills to survive the 21st century. On the other hand, score-documentations proved that the students performed low skills; especially writing skill. This study aimed at improving the students’ skill in writing explanation text by using Genre-Based Approach (GBA) to Informatics Engineering students of a private university in South, Indonesia. Classroom Action Research (CAR) was conducted to the third semester students of the university within two cycles. To validate the findings, writing test, observation and questionnaire were employed. The test result proved implementing GBA improved the classroom’s average score from 54 to 59.95 in cycle 1. This improvement was supported by the students’ engagement and enthusiasm to the instructional process as suggested by questionnaire and observation respectively. Further, the implementation of cycle 2 revealed the average score improved from 59.5 to 70.5. This score improvement is followed by the students’ agility and cooperativeness during the instructional process. This concludes that implementing GBA can improve the students’ skill in writing explanation text. This finding is expected to give insight for teachers to undoubtedly using GBA in English for specific purposes context. HIGHLIGHTS: The instructional practice of teaching English for informatics engineering students in the private university still focuses on form-based mastery. The informatics engineering students are eager and high-determinate to learn language skills especially writing in collaborative framework.

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