cover
Article Per Year (5 Year)
All
Home Page
OAI Link
Editorial Team
Contact
Reviewer
Google Scholar
Contact Name
-
Contact Email
-
Phone
-
Journal Mail Official
-
Editorial Address
-
Location
Kota semarang,
Jawa tengah
INDONESIA
English Education Journal
Published by Universitas Negeri Semarang
ISSN : 20870108     EISSN : 25024566     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
Education
English Education Journal (p-ISSN 2087-0108 e-ISSN 2502-4566) is a quarterly journal published by Graduate School of Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia, in the months of March, June, September, and December. It is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal dedicated to enhancing and disseminating scholarly work in the form of conceptual and research-based articles within the fields of teaching English as a second or foreign language (TESL/TEFL), English language learning, ESL/EFL language teachers' training and education, English linguistics, translation, and literature, which have not been published or are under consideration elsewhere.
Arjuna Subject : -
Articles 20 Documents
 1   2 
Search results for , issue "Vol 5 No 1 (2015)" : 20 Documents clear
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ORGANIZING IDEAS IN WRITING ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION TEXT WITH MIND MAPPING TECHNIQUE Anggrayani, Melawati; Sofwan, Ahmad; Saleh, Mursid
English Education Journal Vol 5 No 1 (2015)
Publisher : English Education Journal

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

This article is a report of an action research project conducted in writing class for eleventh graders of state senior high school 2 Bae Kudus in academic year 2013/2014. The objectives of this study are to describe (1) the problems faced by the students in organizing ideas in writing analytical exposition text (2)how mind mapping technique is implemented (3) how Mind mapping technique can improve the organizing ideas in writing analytical exposition texts. The result from the observation sheet and questionnaire showed that (1) the students still used bahasa indonesia in their writing analytical exposition text (2) by using mind mapping technique students’ writing skill from each cycle is increased (3) students’ score of writing skills from precycle to cycle 1 increased 14.7 points, from cycle 1 to cycle 2 increased 12.3 points from cycle 2 to cycle 3 increased 16.6 points. So the study concluded that the implementation of mind mapping technique (1) could solve the problems faced by the students in writing analitycal exposition text (2) could improve students’ organizing ideas in writing analytical exposition text.
THE USE OF WRITTEN FEEDBACK TECHNIQUE TO IMPROVE THE PRACTICE OF GRAMMAR FOR SENTENCE WRITING COMPETENCE Wijayanti, Puspa; Linggar Bharati, Dwi Anggani; Mujiyanto, Januarius
English Education Journal Vol 5 No 1 (2015)
Publisher : English Education Journal

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

This thesis was purposed to (1) find out the problems that faced by grade 3 students of Mondial School in mastering grammar (2) explain the implementation of written feedback in practicing grade 3 students’ grammatical correct writing (3) explain the extent to which the practice of the written feedback improves the grade 3 students’ grammatical correct writing. I used two cycles. Cycle 1 consisted of some activities, such as pre-observation study, planning, giving out the pre- questionnaire and pre-cycle 1 test, observation and correction through written feedback and making analysis and reflection of the students’ pre cycle 1 test. Cycle 2 had the same activities like cycle 2. I got the data from interview, pre questionnaire, and observation in the class, pre cycle 1 test result, post questionnaire and post cycle 1 test results. Then, all the data were analyzed in qualitative and supported by quantitative research. The cycle 1 showed that the students do need more extra grammar practice. Because of the result, I re- planned and changed little the method of the practice in cycle 2. It worked and showed that the written feedback that improved students’ writing skill in correct grammar through the regular practices.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ PERSONAL SELF CONCEPT THROUGH ROLE PLAY TECHNIQUE IN TEACHING SPEAKING SKILL -, Milchatun; Anggani LB, Dwi; Hartono, Rudi
English Education Journal Vol 5 No 1 (2015)
Publisher : English Education Journal

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

The purpose of the research is to investigate whether role play technique can improve students’ personal self concept in teaching speaking. The method of this research was classroom action research (CAR). It was conducted in three cycles where the students of the State Institute Islamic Studies Syekh Nurjati Cirebon in the Fourth Semester of the Academic year of 2013/2014 as subjects of research consisted of 30 students. There are four kinds of instrument used in collecting the data; those are observation sheets, field notes, questionnaire and speaking prompt. The findings of the research showed that role play technique can improve students’ personal self concept in teaching speaking significantly from first cycle to the next cycle. The other finding can be seen from classroom situations, i.e.: during the speaking class the students has courage to express their idea freely, good attention in speaking class, well in discussion term, well in team work, they feel confident with their ability in solving problem, and more creative.
THE REALIZATION OF EXPERIENTIAL MEANINGS IN STUDENTS’ WRITING OF RECOUNTS Wahyu Anggraeni, Candradewi; Hartono, Rudi; -, Warsono
English Education Journal Vol 5 No 1 (2015)
Publisher : English Education Journal

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

The aims of the study are to explain the experiential meanings of participants’ element realized in the students’ recounts, to explain the experiential meanings of processes’ element realized in the students’ recounts, and to explain the experiential meanings of circumstances’ element realized in the students’ recounts. The study used is a descriptive qualitative method of discourse analysis. The data were taken from 20 students’ recounts of Writing 4 at English Education Study Program of Unissula. The unit of analysis was a clause. The result of the study showed that the dominant element of experiential meanings was participants’ element (46.5%). The participants’ elements realized by the nominal group with the dominant participants’ types in students’ recounts are actor 19.8 % and goal 14.5 %. The processes’ elements realized by the verbal group with the dominant process are material process in 43.6 %. The circumstances’ elements realized by prepositional phrase, adverbial group, and nominal group with the dominant participants are place circumstance 43.5% and time circumstance 23.7 %.  It can be concluded that the experiential meanings in students’ recounts are realized by the specific participants of actor and goal, material process and circumstances of place and time.
THE USE OF BAHASA INDONESIA (L1) IN THE INTENSIVE ENGLISH (L2) CLASSROOM Tria Agustin, Dery; -, Warsono; Mujiyanto, Januarius
English Education Journal Vol 5 No 1 (2015)
Publisher : English Education Journal

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

This study was designed to explore, describe, and explain the use of students’ native language (Bahasa Indonesia) in the intensive English classroomorganized by the Center for Language Development (PBB) of IAIN SyekhNurjati Cirebonas well as the lecturers’ and students’ attitudes towards it. It also sought to establish the role that Bahasa Indonesia actually played in the class. This study employed a mix-methods design.  For confirmations and clarificationsit observed 7 classes, surveyed 7 lecturers and 167 students, and interviewed 5 lecturers.Findings revealed that some amount of Bahasa Indonesia was used by both the lecturers and the students. Use of the mother tongue was mainly influenced by students’ level of English proficiency and the skill of language being taught. Both the lecturers and the studentsfound the L1 useful for teaching and learning culture-related issues and difficult concepts like grammar.  However, they also realized that use of the L1, at a certain extent, could be harmful for learning. It can be concluded that the L1 has the potential to be a tool for supporting teaching and learning and it is a lecturer who determines whether use of the L1 helps or hinders English language learning.
PRAGMATIC TRANSFER IN COMPLIMENT RESPONSE STRATEGIES OF THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT STUDENTS OF STATE UNIVERSITY OF SEMARANG Husin Al Fatah, Muhammad
English Education Journal Vol 5 No 1 (2015)
Publisher : English Education Journal

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

This thesis is a pragmatic study about the pragmatic transfer in compliment responses strategies applied by the students of Semarang State University based on the compliment types, language difference, and English proficiency level.  The participants of this study were 40 students, 20 students of undergraduate and postgraduate. The data were collected by implementing the naturalized role play conductors which is proposed by Tran (2010). Then, The data collected were analyzed based on the Tran’s (2007) compliment responses continuum hypothesis classification. After that, the data collections were analyzed based on the Kasper (1992) classification of pragmatic transfer; pragmalinguistic and socipragmatic transfer. The result of this study showed that the students of Semarang State University compliment responses strategies are eligible to Tran’s compliment responses framework classifications. The most frequently strategies used either in English and Bahasa is Appreciation token. This strategy was the most frequently used in both English and Indonesian version. In Bahasa Indonesia version it shared the top position with the compliment downgrade strategy. The language difference had influenced their response strategy. They are influenced by their L1 pragmatic awareness in responding the compliment of their L2 communication. It means that pragmalinguistic and socio-pragmatic transfer occurred in their responses strategies.
TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ TALKS AND THEIR NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION IN THE CLASSROOM INTERACTION Hafadhotul Husna, Arina; Hartono, Rudi; Sofwan, Ahmad
English Education Journal Vol 5 No 1 (2015)
Publisher : English Education Journal

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

This study were aimed to find (1) the pattern of teacher’s talks and  students’ talks occurred during the classroom interaction, (2) identify teacher’s nonverbal communication and students’ nonverbal communication interpreted in their talks. This study was descriptive qualitative method. The participants of this study were one English teacher and 38 students of second semester of Cendekia Utama Nursing College. It used Flanders Interaction Analysis Category System (FIACS), to analyze teacher’s and students’ talks and Zoric’s and Smid’s Taxonomy to identify nonverbal communication. The result showed that the most dominant pattern occurred in the classroom interaction at ESP class was the students’ participation. The teacher spent (55.7%) while students spent (40.3%) in their time. Teacher produced both direct talks and indirect talks. The amount of direct talks (29.1%) was higher than indirect talks (26.5%). It followed by content cross (34.7%), teacher support (14.3%) and continued by teacher control (6.7%), silence or confusion only spent a little time (4%). The result of nonverbal communication showed that teacher and students used more in oculasics and kinesics. They intentionally made eye contact when they communicated each other and used such facial expression, gesture, body signals, eye movement and head position to support their communications.
MOOD REALIZATION OF THE LEARNING ACTIVITIES IN THE GRADE VII ENGLISH TEXTBOOK PUBLISHED BY THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE Ruby Sugiarto, Bambang; Sofwan, Ahmad; Sutopo, Djoko
English Education Journal Vol 5 No 1 (2015)
Publisher : English Education Journal

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

This present study is aimed at explaining the mood realization of the learning activities in the grade VII English textbook published by the Ministry of Education and Culture. It is designed within the framework of qualitative research and the method is discourse analysis. The result shows that the learning activities give more imperative mood than the others. Afterwards, speaking skill is included more than the other skills.To achieve communicative activity, the good balance between indicative and imperative mood should be realized in the process of teaching and learning English. Although teacher has a powerful authority and that is natural since teacher is the leader in the classroom, the process of giving and demanding information between teacher and students could be realised to achieve communicative activity. Subsequently, despite the percentage of speaking is the highest, listening has the least percentage in this textbook. Listening is importance in our class since English is the students’ foreign language. Therefore, it is essential that listening activities should be included in a balanced portion with speaking activities in order to understand spoken discourse.
HEDGES USED IN THE UNITED STATES PRESIDENTIAL SPEECHES Kusumaningroem, Ismi; Rukmini, Dwi; Yuliasri, Issy
English Education Journal Vol 5 No 1 (2015)
Publisher : English Education Journal

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

This study attempts to describe the used hedges in the United States Presidential Speeches. This study is intends to identify the types of hedges and the reason for choosing hedges in the Three United States Presidential Speeches by Salager-Meyer’s theory (1997). They are President Bill Clinton, George W Bush, and Barrack Obama. This study used qualitative descriptive approach the data collected by The Three Unites States Presidential Speech in inauguration speech result find out they are mostly used the types of hedges is approximates degree. They used approximate degree is to anticipate or minimize the mistake in starting confirmation in the proposition. Finally, the reasons choosing hedges in the three United States Presidential speechesgenerally used to show the confusion and vagueness. The point is the speaker may hope the strength of statement that should be claims and would not be justify by experimental data present, choosing instead to remain vague in their statement. In addition, in the three United States Presidential Speeches used few or less reasons choosing hedges to show the positive or negative positive politeness.
TEACHERS’ BASIC QUESTIONINGS USED BY ENGLISH TEACHERS IN TEACHING ENGLISH Maiza, Masfa; Rukmini, Dwi; Sofwan, Ahmad
English Education Journal Vol 5 No 1 (2015)
Publisher : English Education Journal

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

This study examined the use of teachers’ basic questionings of Sydney Micro Skill (1983) in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). There were nine components of teachers’ basic questionings, namely structuring, focusing, phrasing, redirecting, distributing, reacting, pausing, prompting, and changing the level of cognitive demand. The objectives of this study were to describe the types of basic questionings, explain the teachers’ ways in keeping the students active to respond their questions and explain why the teachers use those teachers’ basic questionings. It was a qualitative research which was also supported by quantitative data. It used audio visual, observation/field note and interview to collect data. The result showed that most of English teachers applied those nine components to build a good classroom interaction and the dominant was distributing. The teachers had four ways in keeping the students active to respond their questions; they used questions randomly, interesting medium while delivering the questions, active in motivating the students, and promoted a group discussion. Moreover, the teachers also had reasons why they used those teachers’ basic questionings, such as to find out the students’ attitudes, determine the students’ understanding, and to motivate and appreciate the students.

Page 1 of 2 | Total Record : 20

 1   2 

Filter by Year

2015 2015


Reset
Filter By Issues
All Issue Vol 13 No 4 (2023): December 2023 Vol 13 No 3 (2023): September 2023 Vol 13 No 2 (2023): June 2023 Vol 13 No 1 (2023): March 2023 Vol 12 No 4 (2022): December 2022 Vol 12 No 3 (2022): September 2022 Vol 12 No 2 (2022): June 2022 Vol 12 No 1 (2022): March 2022 Vol 11 No 4 (2021): December 2021 Vol 11 No 3 (2021): September 2021 Vol 11 No 2 (2021): June 2021 Vol 11 No 1 (2021): March 2021 Vol 10 No 4 (2020): December 2020 Vol 10 No 3 (2020): September 2020 Vol 10 No 2 (2020): June 2020 Vol 10 No 1 (2020): March 2020 Vol 9 No 4 (2019): December 2019 Vol 9 No 3 (2019): September 2019 Vol 9 No 2 (2019): June 2019 Vol 9 No 1 (2019): March 2019 Vol 8 No 4 (2018): December 2018 Vol 8 No 3 (2018): September 2018 Vol 8 No 2 (2018): June 2018 Vol 8 No 2 (2018): June 2018 Vol 8 No 1 (2018): March 2018 Vol 8 No 1 (2018): March 2018 Vol 7 No 3 (2017) Vol 7 No 3 (2017) Vol 7 No 2 (2017) Vol 7 No 2 (2017) Vol 7 No 1 (2017) Vol 7 No 1 (2017) Vol 6 No 2 (2016) Vol 6 No 2 (2016) Vol 6 No 1 (2016) Vol 6 No 1 (2016) Vol 5 No 2 (2015) Vol 5 No 2 (2015) Vol 5 No 1 (2015) Vol 5 No 1 (2015) Vol 4 No 2 (2014) Vol 4 No 2 (2014) Vol 4 No 1 (2014) Vol 4 No 1 (2014) Vol 3 No 2 (2013) Vol 3 No 2 (2013) Vol 3 No 1 (2013) Vol 3 No 1 (2013) Vol 2 No 2 (2012) Vol 2 No 2 (2012) Vol 1 No 1 (2011) Vol 1 No 1 (2011) More Issue