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JEES (Journal of English Educators Society)
ISSN : 25033492     EISSN : 25033492     DOI : https://doi.org/10.21070/jees
Core Subject : Education,
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
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Developing e-learning media in grammar instruction for beginner learners Afidah, Nurul; Hanifah; Alkhoyyath, Dliyauddin
JEES (Journal of English Educators Society) Vol 6 No 1 (2021): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v6i1.363

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The present study intended to develop E-learning media in teaching grammar for beginner learners. In developing the product, this study adapted the ADDIE model. The product that was developed using construct application focused on part of speech material. Thirty students of sixth grade enrolled on the implementation phase. Before implemented the product, some experts gave some suggestions and critics related to the quality of the product. The final product consists of some explanations of part of speech along with exercises, and in each exercise it is provided direct feedback whether the answer is right or wrong. On the first slide, a cover is displayed with attractive and colorful background since the target learner is beginner. The language used in this product is fully in English to habituate the learners with English environment. For the back sound, the researcher used rhythm only, not a song to avoid disturbing the learners. The researcher provides learning objectives. In this case there are three learning objectives. Then on the next slide it is showed eight part of speech that will be explained in detail. In material the researcher provided the definition and kinds of part of speech, also the example of part of speech. Moreover, the exercises were created in various types, ten questions in multiple choice and five questions in jumble word. This media can be used by anyone who needs it, and another researcher can develop similar media in different topic or level. HIGHLIGHTS: E-learning media that is implemented optimally can help the teacher in achieving learning objectives. E-learning media can be used as an alternative media during class instruction especially grammar instruction. In this digital era, the teacher is demanded to habituate to use e-learning media during class instruction.
Evaluating reading-writing materials for office administration students Solihat, Siti Maryam; Darmahusni; Sumarni, Sri
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v6i1.656

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Office Administration students at VHS require English reading-writing materials to assist them acquiringcompetencies as stated in SKNNI. The present study aimed to evaluate the existing materials and seektheir relevance to SKNNI. The evaluation involved three English textbooks entitled Bahasa InggrisSMA/MA/SMK/MAK for Grade X, XI, and XII through checklist method. The authors used an evaluativechecklist adapted from Cunningsworth (1995) and focused on three aspects — learning objective,language content, and text type. The results show that learning objectives in all assessed textbooksmismatch with the competencies defined in SKKNI. Likewise, language content (grammar andvocabulary) covered in those textbooks is irrelevant with language knowledge needed as the basics toattain the competencies in SKKNI. Then, the textbooks provide the kind of texts which are distinct fromthose required by SKKNI that must be business documents. Although one topic in textbook for GradeXII relates to office administration (about job application), it remains insufficient. To put it simply, thefindings indicate that the three textbooks do not correspond to the national standards, so they areinappropriate for Office Administration students. Therefore, designing reading-writing materials basedon SKNNI is the future action in response to the results of this study.
Learning from home during pandemic: A blended learning for reading to write activity in EFL setting Setyowati, Lestari; Sukmawan, Sony; El-Sulukkiyah, Ana Ahsana
JEES (Journal of English Educators Society) Vol 6 No 1 (2021): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v6i1.662

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The pandemic of COVID 19 has forced teachers all around the world to be adaptable to the situation. Within the foreign language (FL) context, the teaching of language skills provides challenges for teachers in terms of how to deliver the materials as effectively and as efficiently as possible. The study aims to describe the steps of reading to write activity for essay writing in FL settings and what the students feel about it. The design of the study is a case study design. The subjects of the study were the fourth-semester students of English Education Study Program, Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology in Universitas PGRI Wiranegara, Pasuruan, East Java, Indonesia in the academic year 2019-2020. The result of the study shows that there are three main steps of teaching scenarios. They are the pre-activity, whilst activity, and post-activity, with some specifications depending on the skills. The reading section employes the silent reading activity, skimming, and scanning technique through telegram application. The writing section implements the process approach, namely planning, drafting, and revising, and publishing. The technologies used were Telegram, Whatsup, Google Meet, YouTube, Grammarly, and Plagiarism checker online application.
Reading and its relationships among attitude, motivation, and comprehension achievement in upper secondary school students Tisa, Fatimah; Sofendi, Sofendi; Eryansyah, Eryansyah
JEES (Journal of English Educators Society) Vol 6 No 1 (2021): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v6i1.751

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Reading is essential in every subject. Reading also has a relationship with the students' achievement. This study is aimed to investigate whether or not there is (1) a significant correlation between reading attitude and reading comprehension achievement, (2) a significant correlation between reading motivation and reading comprehension achievement, (3) a significant correlation between reading attitude and reading motivation, and (4) any correlation between predictor variables and the criterion variable. The study was a correlational study with Pearson-product moment correlation. The sample of this study were 95 eleventh graders of upper secondary school. Cluster random sampling technique is used in this study. Questionnaires of reading attitude, reading motivation, and reading comprehension tests are given. The questionnaire result reveals that the reading attitude was negative, and reading motivation is medium. Furthermore, the results show that reading attitude and reading comprehension has a significant correlation. Reading motivation and reading comprehension also has a significant correlation. The roles of students, parents and teachers must work suitably in order to construct the positive reading atmosphere, thus they could achieve the better achievement in reading even for all subjects. HIGHLIGHTS: The supports from family in motivating the children to be a good reader could build the positive attitude toward reading. Reading motivation can lead to the improvement in language learning performance. The learners who tend to read simple English texts can be said as the learners who were lacking English reading experiences.
A home-based intervention towards preschoolers’ EFL sentence development Ratnadewi, Dwijani; Wijaya, Armeria
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v6i1.779

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Research has shown that the initial few years of children’s lives are the best times for language to develop at a rapid pace, the first language (L1) or a foreign language (FL) may be acquired these times. Researches on preschoolers FL acquisition with home-based intervention (HBI) have not been studied extensively under the L1 environment. This study aims to examine the results of HBI on the development of the acquisition of Indonesian preschoolers’ English as a Foreign Language (EFL) sentences. This research is a case study with naturalistic observation design, where data were obtained from logbooks and interview. The research subjects were 2 preschoolers about 36 months. The study’s duration was 24 months from the 13th until the 36th month with HBI, namely parents-based and authentic/semi authentic-media intervention. The data were the children’s English sentences taken at 24th to 36th months at their own homes. The Owens’ acquisition of sentence forms measured the English sentences’ development of in the respondents’ conversation and self-narration. This research found that at about 36th month, these Indonesian preschoolers were able to communicate in English in various sentences such as declarative, negative, interrogative, imperative, embedded and conjoining. HIGHLIGHTS: Simultaneous foreign language learning and first language acquisition for children is tangible advantage. Authentic input and active interaction act as the language environment substitute in foreign language learning. Intensive learning makes preschoolers speak a foreign language earlier.
Online learning motivation for Aviation English: Attitude, readiness, and demographic factors Rochmawati, Laila; Fatmawati; Sukma, Meita Maharani; Sonhaji, Imam
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v6i1.792

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Online learning is an ideal technological development that is created and improved according to technology within the present educational context. The purpose of this study was to find out motivation, attitude, and readiness, as well as demographic factors in online learning, applied linguistics in the Civil Aviation Polytechnic of Surabaya cadets. The instruments in this study were online learning motivation, online learning readiness and online learning attitudes Likert scale questions cumulated using quantitative method with multiple linear regression. This study utilized a group of 139 Diploma-3 Aeronautical Communication Officer and Diploma-3 Air Traffic Controller cadets. Study results mentioned that attitude to online learning, readiness of online learning, age, gender, and education are all important predictors of the motivation for education. The results showed that the level of education and readiness of online learning were variables that have a considerable effect on motivation. The outcomes of this research cope with students' online learning motivation problems in Aviation English online learning. HIGHLIGHTS: The factor excluded from the model, with findings inverse to the ranking of the model. The age as a predictive measure of online learning motivation increases the contrast between expectations of technical skills. Educational institutions need to prioritize online learning experiences before learning to deal more efficiently with the problem of on-line learning motivation. The contribution of this research is key to enhancing online learning output for cadets in addressing the online learning motivation issue, while educational institutions may use online learning as the most successful learning platform.
Smartphone-based mobile assisted language learning application in higher vocational education in Indonesia Mutiaraningrum, Ira; Nugroho, Arif
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v6i1.793

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This study sought to examine the educational affordance and constraints of smartphone-based assistive technology in language learning from the students’ point of view along with their recommendations on the possible future advancement of smartphone-based assistive technology to help students engage better. This study employed content analysis in analyzing the data obtained from open-ended questions administered to students. The findings of this study denote the use of smartphones in widening vocabulary range, providing practices for English exercise, having attractive and interactive features, and fostering autonomy, self-regulation, and independence learning due to its practicality, portability, accessibility, and flexibility. This study highlights technical problems and confusion as the obstacles emerging from the use of smartphones in language learning. Meanwhile, the recommendations for future smartphone-based application updates are discussed in detail. All in all, smartphone-based assistive language learning application is fruitful for students and is recommended to be used for vocational higher education students as the part of informal learning during the COVID-19 pandemic situation. HIGHLIGHTS: Language learning has stepped forward to more personal learning tools by integrating smartphones as an aid for mobile learning. smartphones are fruitful in widening vocabulary range, providing practices for English exercise, having attractive and interactive features, and fostering autonomy, self-regulation, and independence learning due to its practicality, portability, accessibility, and flexibility. From language learning mobile application, students demanded simpler reading exercises and vocabularies and slower listening practice in the applications.
Preparing EFL pre-service teachers for curriculum 2013 through authentic materials and assessment integration Jaelani, Alan; Umam, Amalul
JEES (Journal of English Educators Society) Vol 6 No 1 (2021): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v6i1.829

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Changes in Curriculum lead to changes in teaching and learning processes as well as new ways to demonstrate best practices for increasing students’ achievement. The Curriculum 2013 suggests teachers to use authentic materials and requires them to apply authentic assessments. It is quite challenging for English teachers because this condition creates problems especially for novice teachers. Therefore, they need to have prior knowledge and personal experience related to teaching practice and situation. In this study, authentic materials and authentic assessments were implemented in pre-service-English-teacher classroom at a university in Bogor, specifically in listening class, in order to familiarize them to the kind of materials and assessments. Action research was employed where documentation, observation, questionnaire, and interview were used to collect the data. The result shows that the integration of authentic materials and authentic assessment in EFL classroom helped the students in understanding the nature and the use of authentic materials and authentic assessment for their future needs of profession.
EFL students’ perception on the use of Grammarly and teacher feedback Fahmi, Mohammad Amiqul; Cahyono, Bambang Yudi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v6i1.849

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Many studies on the Automated writing evaluation (AWE) Program predominantly focused on the outcomes of the students writing and the comparison between AWE programs. However, studies investigating the students' perception on combining an AWE program and teacher feedback are still insufficient. This study examined the students' perception on the use of Grammarly and teacher feedback on their writing. It also sought to know whether the students' English proficiency level influences their perception. The participants included 26 undergraduate students of the Faculty of Law who were taking an English for Specific Purpose (ESP) Writing course when the data were collected. The data were the students' responses to the questionnaire and their TOEFL scores. The result of the analysis showed that the students perceived the use of Grammarly and teacher feedback positively. Furthermore, the students' perception on the use of Grammarly and teacher feedback was not influenced by their English proficiency level. Students of high and low English proficiency levels gave positive responses to the use of Grammarly and teacher feedback. HIGHLIGHTS: Combining two kinds of feedback (AWE program and the teacher) providers will produce the feedback that is truly helpful for both the teacher and the students. The role of teacher feedback cannot be neglected as it can complement the demerits of the AWE program. English teachers should consider the appropriate approach when using Grammarly for students with certain English proficiency level because students from different English proficiency levels need a different approach.
Gamification in EFL classroom to support teaching and learning in 21st century Redjeki, Indah Sri; Muhajir, R.
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v6i1.882

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In the 21st century, the use of games becomes a trend within adults and youngsters and has recently obtained a massive notice of academics, educators, and practitioners. Gamification is a term used in learning with games that can be used to improve English since it reflects an innovative and captivating learning activity. Several studies on gamification show that it can make students feel more excited and motivated during their effort to elevate their English language skills. In this research, one medium of gamification called Duolingo was explored in grammar learning activities for the second-year students in the subject of “Grammar for Written Discourse”. They used Duolingo from their smartphones to support their grammar learning. This research employed an action research design in which observations, questionnaires, and documentation were used to collect the data. By the end of the result, it can be concluded that Duolingo is a medium that can be effectively used to implement gamification in language learning. It is also confirmed that students gave positive attitudes and results in the implementation of Duolingo in grammar lesson. The results of the research can be used as a reference in facilitating the students with innovative and captivating English learning. HIGHLIGHTS: Duolingo provides some language skills that students can improve: grammar, writing, translating, listening, and pronunciation. However, all respondents assumed that the application was more suitable for grammar since Duolingo gives the right answers and repetitions for the wrong answers. Duolingo understands Indonesian words and automatically correct the wrong words.

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