bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILL BY USING COMIC STRIPS
Authors: Anggraeni Rahajeng Gienovita , Martono Martono , Rais Ahmad Dahlan
Published: November 2019

This research aims at identifying how the use of Comic Strips can improve students’ writing skill on narrative text; and describing the class climate when Comic Strips are implemented in the writing class. The method used in this research is a collaborative action research which was conducted in two cycles at the eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 5 Surakarta from April 15th to May 8th, in which in the first cycle there were 3 meetings and in the second cycle there were 2 meetings. Each cycle consisted of four steps: planning, implementing, evaluation, and reflection. The research data were collected by using observation, questionnaire, interviews, field notes, photographs, and tests. The qualitative data were analyzed through assembling the data, coding, comparing, building interpretations, and reporting the outcomes. The quantitative data were analyzed by comparing the mean scores of the pre-test and the post-tests. The research findings show that Comic Strips could improve students’ writing skill and classroom climate of English class. The mean score had the improvement from pretest to the post-test 2, from 64.05 to 79.93.
CORRELATION BETWEEN READING INTEREST, GRAMMATICAL COMPETENCE AND READING SKILL
Authors: Putri Yessi Karsita , Ngadiso Ngadiso , Sarosa Teguh
Published: November 2019

The objective of this research was to find out whether there is a correlation between (1) reading interest and reading skill; (2) grammatical competence and reading skill; and (3) reading interest, grammatical competence simultaneously and reading skill. The method used in the research was correlation. The study was carried out in June to August 2013 at SMA Negeri 1 Karanganyar. The population was all of the tenth grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Karanganyar which consist of eight classes. The total number of the students was 272 students. The sample was 34 students taken by cluster random sampling. The instruments in collecting the data were questionnaire and test. Questionnaire was used to collect the data of reading interest, while objective test was used to collect the data of grammatical competence and reading skill. The techniques used to analyze the data were Single and Multiple Linear Regression and Correlation. The result of analysis shows that there were a positive correlation between (1) reading interest and reading skill; (2) grammatical competence and reading skill; and (3) reading interest, grammatical competence simultaneously and reading skill. It means that reading interest and grammatical competence cannot be neglected in improving reading skill.
THE CONTRIBUTION OF SENTENCE STRUCTURE COMPETENCE AND SELFEFFICACY TO WRITING ABILITY
Authors: Anggraeni Lisa Dwi , Asrori Muh . , Setyaningsih Endang
Published: November 2019

The aim of this study is to find out (1) the contribution of sentence structure competence to writing ability; (2) the contribution of self-efficacy to writing ability; (3) the contribution of sentence structure competence and self-efficacy to writing ability. The method of this study is correlation method. To fulfill the aim of study, 30 students out of 512 of senior high school students were taken as sample by cluster random sampling and random sampling. The instruments used to collect the data are test and questionnaire. The data obtained are analyzed by Pearson Product Moment Formula and Multiple Regression and Correlation. The result of this study indicates that sentence structure competence and selfefficacy give significant positive contribution to writing ability; both partially and simultaneously. It means sentence structure competence and self-efficacy can be used to predict writing ability. The result also indicates self-efficacy has greater contribution than sentence structure competence. Therefore, self-efficacy should be paid more attention.
A Correlational Study Between Writing Interest, Vocabulary Mastery, and Writing Skill
Authors: Habyby Mahmud Al , Martono Martono , Sarosa Teguh
Published: November 2019

The study is aimed to find out the correlation between (1) writing interest;

(2)   vocabulary mastery; and (3) writing skill of the tenth grade students at one of state senior high school in Surakarta, both partially and simultaneously. This study used test and questionnaire to collect the data. For the test, there are three kinds of test, those are objective test, oral test, and essay test. The method used in this study is correlation study. The techniques used to analyze the data are single and multiple correlation and also regression by using SPSS 17. The results of the study show that in the level of significance a = 0.05 (1) there is a positive correlation between writing interest and writing skill (rx1y = 0.680 >rt = 0.339);(2) there is a positive correlation between vocabulary mastery and writing skill (rx2y = 0.846 >rt = 0.339);and (3) there is a positive correlation between writing interest and vocabulary mastery simultaneously and writing skill (Ry12 is 0.889 and Fo = 58.692 > Ft = 3.32). The positive correlation indicates that writing interest and vocabulary mastery tend to go up or to go down together with student’s writing skill.
An Error Analysis on the Use of Past Tense in Narrative Text Translation of SMA Students
Authors: Halim Indira Wijayanti , Asib Abdul , Sujoko Sujoko
Published: November 2019

This article describes the errors that students committed on the use of past tense in narrative text translation. The purpose is to reveal the common errors in using past tense in narrative translation made by the eleventh grade students at one of state senior high school in Surakarta. In this research, the researcher used descriptive method. The study focused on the difficulty in using past tense in narrative text translation. The techniques of collecting the data used in this research are using test and questionnaire. The qualitative data were analyzed by identifying the data of errors, describing the errors and classifying into the types of errors, explaining the errors based on the error sources, and evaluating the errors. Based on the result of the research, the total error is 465 errors. First, the errors based on the indicators are: error on the use of V2, error of time marker, error of modal auxiliaries, and error of helping verb. The highest frequency of error is error on the use of V2 (390/ 83.87%). Then the lowest frequency of error is error of time marker (1/ 0.22%). Second, the errors based on the causes of errors are omission (absence of an item that must appear in a well-formed utterance), addition (characterized the presence of an item, which must not appear in a well-formed utterance), and overgeneralization (the learner creates a deviant structure on the basis of other structures).The highest frequency of error is omission (104/ 56.52%), and the lowest frequency of error is addition (36/ 19.57%).
The Contribution of Higher Order Thinking Skill and Morphological Awareness to Reading Skill
Authors: Luthfiyyah Ikfi Nur , Ngadiso Ngadiso , Kristiandi Kristiandi
Published: November 2019

This research aimed to find out the contribution of: (1) higher order thinking skill to reading skill; (2) morphological awareness to reading skill; and (3) higher order thinking skill and morphological awareness simultaneously to reading skill.This study used a correlational method with a cluster random sample of 35 students of the fourth semester students a University in Surakarta.The researcher used objective tests as the instrument to collect the data. Single and Multiple Linear Regression and Correlation were used to analyze the data. The research findings show that: (1) higher order thinking skill brings 33.25% contribution to reading skill;

(2) morphological awareness brings 42.02% contribution to reading skill; and (3) higher order thinking skill and morphological awareness simultaneously bring 58.90% contribution to reading skill.
Pragmatic Analysis on The Implementation of Maxim of Quantity on “Exclusive Prabowo Subianto with Dalton Tanonaka” News Interview and Its Implication on Teaching Speaking
Authors: Haq Ghania Rizky El , Suparno Suparno , Sulistyawati Hefy
Published: November 2019

The article is based on a research which aims at 1) finding out how maxims of quantity are flouted in the news interview, 2) what causes it, and 3) the purposes of flouting maxims of quantity in “Exclusive Prabowo Subianto with Dalton Tanonaka”. It is conducted using descriptive qualitative method seen from the point of view of pragmatics. The data are collected by choosing 30 of Prabowo Subianto’s utterances which contain flouting of maxim of quantity. The analysis of the data used interactive model. From 30 utterances analyzed, the speaker flouts the maxim of quantity because the utterances contain more information than is required. The causes of maxim flouting are the speaker’s dissatisfaction, knowledge/fact sharing, and protecting speaker’s self-esteem, while the purposes are the intention of showing off, the desire of avoiding misunderstanding, the silence of speaking partner, and the desire of providing clear information.
A Correlational Study Between Reading Comprehension, Sentence Structure Mastery and Paraphrasing Skill
Authors: Arifah Ulfa Putri , Suparno Suparno , Setyaningsih Endang
Published: November 2019

The article aims at reporting and discussing the finding of the correlation between reading comprehension, sentence structure mastery and paraphrasing skill. The research was conducted to the fifth semester students of a University in Surakarta in December 2013. The population of the study is all of the fifth semester students while the sample is 30 students taken by using cluster random sampling technique. The instruments used for collecting data are objective test is used to collect reading comprehension and sentence structure mastery data, and essay test to collect data of paraphrasing skill. The techniques used to analyze the data are Single Correlation and Multiple Regression Correlation. The result of analysis indicates that reading comprehension and sentence structure mastery give significant positive contribution to paraphrasing skill; both partially and simultaneously. It means reading comprehension and sentence structure mastery can be used to estimate paraphrasing skill.
The Correlation Between Grammatical Competence, Vocabulary Mastery, And Translating Skill
Authors: Abdurrohman Muhammad Hamam , Rais Ahmad Dahlan , Wahyuni Dewi Sri
Published: November 2019

This research purposes are to know whether the vocabulary mastery and grammatical competence affect translating and shows how much vocabulary mastery and grammatical competence affect translating skill. The research population was the eleventh grade of SMA N 1 Wonosari in 2013/2014 academic year which consisted of eight classes with 320 students in total. The research sample was 36 students in a single class. The sample was chosen with cluster random sampling technique. The method used to acquire the data is by using test to the one class selected as sample in the school. The data analyzed by correlational method. The result shows that grammatical competence and vocabulary mastery affect translating skill and significantly influence the translating skill (Fo = 10.82 > Ft 3.32). The result of this research also shows that grammatical competence and vocabulary mastery are important factors that give contribution to translating skill with 45.59% contribution value.
Improving Students’ Speaking Skill Through Video Dubbing
Authors: Mandasari Vivy Zuny , Rochsantiningsih Dewi , Sarosa Teguh
Published: November 2019

The purposes of this research are to identify: (1) whether and to what extent the use of VD improve students’ speaking skill, and (2) the strengths and the weaknesses of VD when implemented in this research. This research use classroom action research method. The subject of this research is class X-5 of SMA N Kebakkramat Karanganyar in 2013/2014 academic year. The techniques of collecting data are observation, diary, interview, questionnaire, document analysis, and test. The techniques of collecting data are Constant Comparative Method (CCM) and statistic descriptive. Based on the research findings, students’ achievement on grammar, vocabulary, fluency, pronunciation, and content improved. Students’ attitude change from ignoring becomes paying attention. Furthermore, weaknesses were indicated that although students have many oral practices, they still produce unacceptable pronunciation. The second weakness is that some students are still awkward in using VD so that they need some help and guidance. For further research, other researcher could focus on the other skills like listening, reading, and writing or on the attitude improvement such as motivation, participation, and so on.
The Correlation Between Creativity, Cohesive Devices Mastery, and Writing Skill
Authors: Nisa Intan Choerun , Asib Abdul , Ngadiso Ngadiso
Published: November 2019

This study is aimed to determine the correlation between: (1) creativity and writing skill, (2) cohesive devices mastery and writing skill, and (3) creativity, cohesive devices mastery simultaneously, and writing skill. The study used correlational method and was conducted in 28 students of the first semester of English Education of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University in the academic year of 2014/2015 that was chosen by using cluster random sampling. In collecting the data, the researcher used tests: writing test, creativity test, and cohesive devices mastery test. The techniques which were used for analyzing the data were Regression and Correlation both simple and multiple. The results of analyzing data show that (1) there is a positive correlation between creativity and writing skill (  = 0.80179); (2) there is a positive correlation between cohesive devices mastery and writing skill (  =0.856); and (3) there is a positive correlation between creativity and cohesive devices mastery simultaneously, and writing skill (R= 0.88201).
The Little Words That Matter: Discourse Markers in Teacher Talk
Authors: Karlina Yeni , Suparno Suparno , Setyaningsih Endang
Published: November 2019

The aim of this paper is to discuss one specific aspect of classroom interaction and language use in language classroom, namely discourse markers (DMs). This research uses case study method. Using data obtained from two English teachers teaching six EFL classrooms in a high school in Surakarta, this study describes the occurrence and textual functions of DMs used by the teachers. The data analysis reveals that there are 19 types of DMs, either in English, Indonesian, or Javanese language, used by both teachers in their classroom talk.  This paper also provides an account of a number of textual functions fulfilled by those DMs which may contribute greatly to the coherent and smooth flow of the discourse organization generated in classroom interaction. The fact that DMs are valuable resources to facilitate the structuring of classroom discourse suggests that there should be an increasing awareness of English teachers about the use of DMs in teacher talk. 
A Correlational Study Between Sentence Structure Mastery, Self-Esteem, and Reading Skill and Its Contribution in Lesson Plan Development
Authors: Atmojo Arief Eko Priyo , Asib Abdul , Asrori Muhammad
Published: November 2019

The objectives of this research are to find out the correlation between

 

(1)    sentence structure mastery and reading skill; (2) self-esteem and reading skill; and (3) sentence structure mastery, self-esteem, and reading skill. This research used quantitative method, that is, correlational study. The results show that in the level of significance of α = 0.05 there is a positive and significant

 

correlation

between

(1)

sentence

structure

mastery

and

reading

skill

(

=0.8058  >  rt=0.423);

(2)  self-esteem  and

reading

skill  (

=0.5178  >

rt=0.423);

and  (3)  sentence  structure

mastery,

self-esteem,  and

reading

skill

(

=0.8384 and

=22.47 >   =4.35). Both sentence structure mastery and
          
 

self-esteem give 70.29% effective contribution to reading skill. Therefore, it is suggested that teachers create innovation in utilizing any interesting activity and develop lesson plan which enable students to acquire sentence structure knowledge easily and increase their self-esteem.
A Content – Form Analysis of English Final Test Items for The Second Semester of The Eleventh Grade Students of SMA Negeri
Authors: S Wahyu Arta , Asib Abdul , Wahyuni Dewi Sri
Published: November 2019

The objective of this study is to identify the quality of the test items used as a final test in the second semester for the eleventh grade students in SMA N in Magetan. This research used descriptive method. In collecting the data the writer used document (English final test items, syllabus, and students‟ answer sheets) as data sources. The data were analyzed by using the formula given by Ahmann and Glock. The results of this study shows that 57.5% of the total items have a good level in discriminating index, 45% of the items have fulfilled satisfactory criteria in difficulty level, 11 items had possessed the effective distracter, while the item‟s indicator 92.5 % of the items are compatible with the learning indicator mentioned in the syllabus, and in the construction aspect, 75% of the total items possess a good stem and 82.5% of the total items are able to fulfill all the aspects of good alternatives. In short, the items used as final test have good quality in constructing aspects, and its compatibility with the syllabus. However, some items are less effective viewed from its level of difficulty and the effectiveness of the disctracter aspect.
Improving Students’ Speaking Skill Through Project-Based Learning (Digital Storytelling)
Authors: Wahyuni Wahyuni , Sujoko Sujoko , Sarosa Teguh
Published: November 2019

This article describes the implementation of Project-Based Learning (digital storytelling) to improve students’ speaking skill at the first-grade students of a senior high school in Karanganyar. The aims of this research are (1) to find out whether Project-Based Learning (digital storytelling) can improve students’ speaking skill and (2) to analyze the students’ learning motivation when is implemented. The data were collected through observation, interview, questionnaire, and test. Findings of the research revealed that students’ speaking competence improved in some aspects such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, fluency, and confidence. Those aspects were improved through a series of speaking activities including group discussion, interview, voice recording, and oral presentation. In addition, students’ learning motivation increased in terms of: (a) the students invested more effort in the learning, (b) the students looked more interested in the learning activity, and (c) the students’ attitude became positive. A challenging multimedia-based project in which students created digital stories could provide meaningful experience and enhance the students’ participation throughout the learning process.
Comparative Study on Teaching Reading Using Know, Want, Learnt (KWL) and Direct Instruction Method (DIM)
Authors: Nagri Gabriela Puspita , Ngadiso Ngadiso , Sarosa Teguh
Published: November 2019

The aims of this research are to find out: (1) whether there is a significant difference in reading skill between the students taught by using KWL method and those taught by using DIM; and (2) whether KWL method is more effective than DIM to teach reading. This experimental study used 22 students for the experimental group and 22 students for the control group. The data were collected by using reading test and then analyzed by using t-test formula. The computation of the data shows that the t-observation (to) is 1.988, which is higher than the t-table (42, 0.05): 1.960. Therefore, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in reading skill between the students taught by using KWL method and those taught by using DIM. The mean of the group of students taught by using KWL method is 75.14, while the mean of the group of students taught  by using DIM is 69.13. Therefore, it can be concluded that KWL method is more effective to teach reading than DIM for junior high school students.
Blended Learning in EFL Listening Class: A Case From Indonesia
Authors: Masyitah Ditra Purna , Asib Abdul , Sarosa Teguh
Published: November 2019

Blended learning emerged as an answer to combine the benefits of online learning and face-to-face classrooms. Rigorous standards remain elusive in blended learning nevertheless, particularly in terms of integration strategies. This study investigated the real implementation of blended learning in English listening class. Using Neumeier's design parameters as a lens of perspective, this study was conducted using qualitative approach. Six students and one lecturer were invited to generate narratives about the learning situation in their class. The data were analyzed using Miles and Hubberman model, which includes: 1) data collection; 2) data collection; and 3) data display. The findings revealed that face-to-face meetings were opted as the main learning mode, while e-learning mode was employed for supplemental activities. The ratio was 75% face-to-face meetings and 25% online learning. The blended course still left some rooms for improvement. Although the lecturer had perceived strong background knowledge of blended learning design, the principles were not intensively implemented in the course. The obstacles found included the students' low self awareness, network connection troubles, and plagiarism issue. Future research is recommended on assessment principles in blended course, particularly in foreign language teaching.

 
A Comparative Study Between Team Game Tournament and Direct Instruction Method in Teaching Reading
Authors: Tashliyev Ahunberdi , Ngadiso Ngadiso , Setyaningsih Endang
Published: November 2019

The aim of this research is to find out: (1) whether there is a significant difference in reading skill between the students taught using Team Game Tournament and the students taught using Direct Instruction Method; and (2) which group of students has better reading skill, the group taught using Team Game Tournament or the group taught using Direct Instruction Method. The research method used in this study is an experimental method. This research used 20 students for the experimental group and 20 students for the control group. The research instruments used to collect the data in this study is test. The data were analyzed by using t-test formula. The computation of the data shows that: (1) there is a significant difference in reading skill between the students taught using Team Game Tournament and the students taught using Direct Instruction; and (2) Team Game Tournament is more effective than Direct Instruction Method to teach reading.
Improving Students’ Reading Comprehension By Using Survey, Question, Read, Recite, And Review (SQ3R) Method
Authors: Larasati Savitri Vidya , Rais Ahmad Dahlan , Elyono Dwi
Published: November 2019

The aims of this research were (1) to find out whether SQ3R method improved the students’ reading comprehension or not and (2) to describe the implementation of SQ3R method. With regards to the second aim, the research was especially aimed at describing (1) the class situation and (2) the strengths and weaknesses of SQ3R method during the teaching and learning process. The research was conducted in two cycles for two months at a senior high school in Surakarta. Each cycle had five steps: identifying the problem, planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting the action. The research findings show that SQ3R method could improve the students’ reading comprehension and the classroom situation. The mean score increased from pre-test, which was 70.76, became 77.33 in cycle I, and improved to be 85.33 in cycle II. The improvement of the classroom situation can be seen from the facts that: (1) SQ3R method could stimulate the students’ prior knowledge; (2) the students were more focused on the task; (3) they enjoyed themselves and had fun joining the teaching-learning process; (4) the classroom situation was more conducive; (5) they were brave to ask when they did not understand the teachers’ explanation; (6) they paid attention to the lesson; and (7) they were active in the class.
The Effectiveness of Using Video in Teaching Listening To The Eleventh Grade Students of Senior High School
Authors: Rachmaningdias Safarina , Martono Martono , Elyono Dwi
Published: November 2019

This research is an experimental study of using video in teaching listening to the eleventh grade students of SMA N 1 Slawi. The objective of the research is to find out whether the use of video in teaching listening to the eleventh grade students of SMA N 1 Slawi is effective. The data were obtained from the students’ scores. The findings of the research are: (1) There is a significant difference between the listening achievement of the students taught using video and the listening achievement of the students taught using audio (to is higher than tt or 2.605 > 2.000); (2) The post-test mean score of the experimental group taught using video is higher than the post-test mean score of the control group taught using audio. The mean score of the experimental group is 75.80 while the mean score of the control group is 68.87. Therefore, it can be  concluded that using video in teaching listening is effective.
The Correlation Between Studeerest And Structure nts’ Learning IntMastery and Students’ Reading Skill
Authors: Fatimah Septian Tri Wijayanti , Asrori Muh. , Ngadiso Ngadiso
Published: November 2019

The objective of this research is to find out whether there is a correlation between (1) students‟ learning interest and students‟ reading skill; (2) students‟ structure mastery and students‟ reading skill; and (3) students‟ learning interest, students‟ structure mastery simultaneously, and students‟ reading skill. This correlational study involved 36 students at one of state senior high school in Sukoharjo. The technique of choosing the sample was cluster random sampling. Data were collected through questionnaire and test. Single and Multiple Regresssion and Correlation were used to analyze the data. The result of the data analysis shows that: (1) there is a positive correlation between students‟ learning interest and students‟ reading skill; (2) there is a positive correlation between students‟ structure mastery and students‟ reading skill; and (3) there is a positive correlation between students‟ learning interest, students‟ structure mastery simultaneously, and students‟ reading skill. It means that students‟ learning interest and students‟ structure mastery cannot be neglected in teaching reading skill.
Using Dialogue Journal to Improve Students’ Writing Proficiencies
Authors: Hapsari Yunita Widya , Susilohadi Gunarso , Elyono Dwi
Published: November 2019

Dialogue journal is perceived as an effective technique for teaching writing. This article aims at reporting a study on the use of Dialogue journal to improve students’ writing proficiencies. The objectives of the research were to know how dialogue journal can be implemented effectively to improve students’ writing proficiencies and to know to what extent dialogue journal can improve their writing proficiencies. A classroom action research was conducted in a group of students in one of state junior high school in Surakarta. The data collected were qualitative and quantitative. The qualitative data were obtained from observations and interviews, while the quantitative data were collected from tests. The findings of the research show that (1) dialogue journal can be implemented effectively by taking some considerations; and (2) the implementation of dialogue journal could improve the students’ writing proficiencies and the classroom situation. This was proven by the improvement of the students’ writing mean scores and their attitude toward the learning. They became more active and motivated.

 
Enhancing Students’ Learning Motivation in Speaking Using Three-Step Interview
Authors: Dewi Oktaviana Candra , Susilohadi Gunarso , Wahyuni Dewi Sri
Published: November 2019

This study is an action research aimed to find out about: (1) the conditions needed for effective implementation of Three-Step Interview in improving students’ learning motivation in speaking; (2) in what degree Three-Step Interview enhances students’ learning motivation in speaking in Class 8A of SMP N 1 Tawangmangu in the academic year 2016/2017. This study is a qualitative research and was carried out from January until June 2017. The result of the study shows that the implementation of three-step interview technique to improve Class 8A students' learning motivation will be effective when certain conditions are fulfilled: a positive classroom climate, a clear instruction of the technique using practiced example, a permission to use both Bahasa Indonesia  and English in the discussion (bilingual), the use of interesting and familiar topic, a combination of the technique with task-based and classroom activity, a clear explanation of the material learned, and self-formed groupings by the students. The result of the study also shows that the degree of students’ learning motivation in speaking is improved by 5.87%.
A Comparative Study on Teaching Reading Through Thinking Aloud Pair Problem Solving and Problem Posing Model
Authors: Mustolih Aziz , Asib Abdul , Kristiandi Kristiandi
Published: November 2019

This research compared the implementation of Thinking Aloud Pair Problem Solving (TAPPS) and Problem Posing Model (PPM) in teaching and learning process of reading in English Class at the eleventh-grade students of SMA IT Nur Hidayah, Sukoharjo. This research intends to find out (1) whether there is a significant difference of post-test result on reading comprehension between students taught using TAPPS and those taught by using PPM; and (2) whether TAPPS is more effective to teach reading than PPM. The method used in this research is quantitative through the experimental approach in order to analyze the data. The research was conducted in April 2017 until May 2017. The eleventh-grade students of SMA IT Nur Hidayah, Sukoharjo which consists of 148 students were used as the population of the research. The sample consists of 2 classes which for each consists of 24 students. The sample is XI IPA 1 as the experimental group and XI IPA 3 as the control group. The sampling technique is cluster random sampling. The data are collected by conducting a reading test and analyzed by using t-test formula. The result of the research shows that: (1) there is a significant difference in students’ reading comprehension taught using TAPPS and those taught using PPM; and (2) TAPPS is more effective than PPM to teach reading for SMA School? students.
Improving Students’ Writing Skill Using Numbered Heads Together Technique With Picture Series
Authors: Pamungkas Gagas Rambu , Suparno Suparno , Handayani Ellisa Indriyani Putri
Published: November 2019

This research was conducted to improve the students’ writing skill at the tenth grade of SMAN 1 Sukoharjo in the academic year 2015/2016.The method used in this research is a classroom action research which the in two cycles. The research data were collected using the qualitative and quantitative technique. The qualitative technique consisted of observation, field notes, interview, document analysis, and documentation. Meanwhile, the quantitative technique used tests. The qualitative data the through data collection, data reduction, data display, and drawing a conclusion. The quantitative data were analyzed by comparing the mean score of the pre-test and the post-test. The findings of the research showed that (1) NHT technique with picture series could be implemented to teach writing skill; (2) there were some improvements in the class situation of writing class. As seen in the students’ responses toward teacher’s explanation during teaching learning activity, students enjoy the way teacher delivers materials with picture series as the teaching media, and students tend to be active; (3) the students’ writing score was improved from 60.7 in pre-test to 71.9 in the first post-test and to 79.5 in the second post-test.
Improving Students’ Writing Coherence Through Graphic Organizers
Authors: Nafiah Inayatun , Susilohadi Gunarso , Sulistyawati Hefy
Published: November 2019

This research is aimed at finding out: 1) To what extent graphic organizers can improve students’ writing coherence; 2) How graphic organizers can be implemented effectively in improving students’ writing coherence. The research method used in this study is classroom action research. The subject of the research was the students of class VIIIB of a state Junior High School, Kebumen which consist of 32 students. In this research, the collected data were analyzed using a qualitative and quantitative technique. The result of the study shows that the students’ mean score of writing coherence on pre-test is 56.35, then it improves in post-test 1 to ­­­­­­­­70.45 and 79.4 in post-test 2. Moreover, the result of the study also shows that graphic organizers can be implemented effectively if the teacher: (1) gives clear explanation and examples of graphic organizers; (2) guides and monitors the students during the process of writing; (3) provides exercise of grammar; and (4) keeps the students motivated in writing. Considering the result of the study, the researcher suggests that an English teacher had better implement graphic organizers in teaching writing in order to help the students improving their writing coherence.
The Stories of The Student Teacher Extensive Reading Activity As Their Experiential Learning: A Narrative Inquiry
Authors: Septiani Dheannisa , Drajati Nur Arifah , PH Ellisa Indriyani
Published: November 2019

This research aims to explore the stories of student-teacher extensive reading activity as their experiential learning. The participants of this research are two student teacher in their 4th and 8th semester in a University in Surakarta Central Java. The participants consist of 2 female students with range age 20 to 22 years old. Both of the participants were chosen under some consideration of their reading activity. This research is a narrative inquiry-based research. The data of this research was collected through interview sessions with the participants. The finding reveals that, firstly, both of the participants did doing the ten principles of the extensive reading by Day & Bamford. However, under some conditions, the participants also not following the ten principles. Second, the experiential learning goes through time, the four stages of the experiential learning cycle which are concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation, did not happen once at a time but also repeatedly happen at the time when the process of learning occurs.
Una versión árabe de un milagro de San Jorge en la ciudad de Bagdad
Authors: EBIED Rifaat
Published: November 2019

Los manuscritos conservados en la colección de Mingana -Mingana Syr. MS 83 y Syr. MS 155- contienen, inter alia, una breve pero interesante parte del texto “Gloria in Excelsis Deo” en siriaco y árabe, respectivamente, con anotaciones de San Atanasio el Grande. El objetivo de este trabajo es mostrar a los investigadores y compañeros la existencia de estos manuscritos inéditos, así como presentar el texto y un análisis del contenido del mismo, sus rasgos lingüísticos y su autenticidad
Un perfil para el autor de la Crónica Mozárabe de 754
Authors: GONZÁLEZ MUÑOZ Fernando
Published: November 2019

La llamada Crónica Mozárabe de 754 (CM) es la principal fuente latina que conservamos para el conocimiento del fin del reino visigodo, la conquista musulmana de la Península Ibérica y el periodo de los gobernadores dependientes de África. Sobre su autor, identificado erróneamente hasta el siglo XIX con un tal Isidoro Pacense, no disponemos de ninguna información, a excepción de lo que puede inferirse de la lectura de la propia crónica. El objetivo de este trabajo es precisamente revisar aquellas características de la obra que permitan trazar un perfil aproximado del cronista. Tras presentar las evidencias disponibles, trataremos de discutir, matizar o desarrollar algunas de las hipótesis que se han defendido sobre el particular.
San Mercurio y los cinocéfalos: hagiografía y ‎folclore
Authors: Ibáñez Chacón Álvaro
Published: November 2019

La biografía de san Mercurio de Cesarea está plagada de elementos portentosos que se han ido incorporando al núcleo hagiográfico originario. De todos ellos, destaca la importancia que en Oriente tuvo la presencia de los κυνοκεφαλοί en determinados momentos de su vida. Estos monstra del folclore grecolatino y oriental se introducen en la leyenda del santo para cumplir dos claras acciones: primero como oponentes del héroe, después como ayudantes, gracias a la mediación divina y a la reinserción del “otro” en el sistema cristiano.
Social capital of business organizations: modern trends
Authors: Hrynenko Anatolii , Kyryliuk Volodymyr
Published: November 2019

The article analyzes the current state, trends and problems of formation and development of social capital of Ukrainian companies. The key role of social capital in the processes of economic and financial efficiency is substantiated. The purpose of the study is to determine the impact of social capital and its components on the socio-economic development of the company in the current economic environment. The study of modern theoretical aspects of interpreting the essence of a company’s social capital made it possible to determine the actual interpretation of the concept. Diagnostics of the current state of social capital in Ukrainian companies is carried out using sociological research tools proposed by the authors. The article determined the main problems related to the formation and development of social capital at the company level, considered an increase of trust, development of leadership qualities of the leader, development of social interaction between employees as key factors of social capital increase at the organizational level. Besides, the conclusions on the directions of social capital development under current trends of social cohesion are substantiated.
Desain Kota Ramah Anak Perspektif Pendidikan Lingkungan (Studi Kasus Kota Semarang)
Authors: Hidayatullah Ahmad Fauzan
Published: November 2019

Pemerintah Kota Semarang telah berupaya mencari alternatif solusi untuk memenuhi Hak Anak tersebut dengan menetapkan kebijakan Kota Ramah Anak Perspektif Pendidikan Lingkungan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimanakah Konsep Kebijakan Kota Ramah Anak Perspektif Lingkungan sesuai dengan permasalahan lingkungan yang ada di Kota Semarang, baik dari segi perencanaan, pelaksanaan dan penilaian kebijakan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Data yang digunakan adalah data wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Data yang sudah diolah kemudian disajikan dalam bentuk uraian, lalu diinterpretasikan atau ditafsirkan untuk dilakukan pembahasan dan dianalisis secara kualitatif, kemudian ditarik suatu kesimpulan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan diketahui bahwa konsep kebijakan Kota Ramah Anak Perspektif Pendidikan Lingkungan di Kota Semarang telah dibuat dalam Peraturan Walikota Semarang tentang Kota Ramah Anak pada 2 (dua) komponen, yaitu, kelembagaan dan hak anak. Dari komponen dan konsep idealisasi dalam pelaksanaannya serta tercapainya sebuah tujuan program kebijakan yang diukur dalam penilaian tersbut menghasilkan sebuah Desain Kota Ramah Anak Perspektif Pendidikan Lingkungan di Kota Semarang yang efektif dan efisien.
Jenis-jenis Burung di Daerah Pasui Kecamatan Buntu Batu Kabupaten Enrekang
Authors: Andika Saputra Hasyimuddin , Sijid St. Aisyah , Saputra Andika
Published: November 2019

Birds are living organisms classified into the Kingdom Animalia, phylum Aves and including organisms that possess similar characteristics with body cover in the form of feathers and can fly. The aim of this study was to determine the diversity of bird species found in Pasui Village, Buntu Batu District, Enrekang Regency. This research was conducted at Pasui watershed. Birdwatching is done by cruising method at three different stations. The results of this study found 14 bird species classified into 5 orders, 11 families and 13 genera. The bird species obtained are Haliastur indus, Collocalia esculenta, Egretta alba, Chalcophaps indica longirostris, Streptopelia chinensin, Corvus enca, Dicaeum aureolimbatum, Eruthrura hyperythra, Lonchura Malacca, Lonchura punctulata, Passer montanus, Pycnonotus aurigaster, Acridontheres javanicus, Zosterops pelpepbrosus.
Pengaruh Dosis Rhizobium Serta Macam Pupuk NPK Terhadap Pertumbuhan Tanaman Kedelai (Glycine max) Varietas Anjasmoro
Authors: Manasikana Arina , Kuswanto Lianah , Kusrinah Kusrinah
Published: November 2019

Efforts to increase the growth and yield of soybean plants can be done through the use of cultivation technology,  namely  by  providing  biological  fertilizer  treatments  such   as  N-fixing  bacteria,  namely Rhizobium. The study aims to determine the effect of the right Rhizobium dose and type of NPK fertilizer on the growth of the Anjasmoro variety of soybean (Glycine max). This research uses a factorial randomized block design with two factors and three repetitions. The first factor is Rhizobium inoculation consisting of I0: No inoculum, I1: Rhizobium inoculum (5 g / kg seed), I2: Rhizobium inoculum (7 g / kg seed), I3: Rhizobium inoculum (9 g / kg seed). The second factor is the type of NPK fertilizer, namely P0: No fertilizer, P1: solid NPK fertilizer (0.8 g / plant), P2: liquid NPK fertilizer. The results showed that the dose of Rhizobium that could affect soybean growth was a dose of 9 grams/kg of seed that significantly affect ed the number of leaves and leaf color but did not significantly affect plant height, number of branches, number of root nodules and root nodules weight. NPK fertilizer that can affect soybean growth is liquid NPK fertilizer, and only has a significant effect on leaf color. The interaction of Rhizobium inoculation treatment and NPK fertilizer types significantly affected most parameters but did not significantly affect the number of branches and weight of root nodules.
Statistical tool for modeling of a daily precipitation process in the context of climate change
Authors: Yeo Myeong-Ho , Nguyen Hoang-Lam , Nguyen Van-Thanh-Van
Published: November 2019

The present study proposes a climate change assessment tool based on a statistical downscaling (SD) approach for describing the linkage between large-scale climate predictors and observed daily rainfall characteristics at a local site. The proposed SD of the daily rainfall process (SDRain) model is based on a combination of a logistic regression model for representing the daily rainfall occurrences and a nonlinear regression model for describing the daily precipitation amounts. A scaling factor (SR) and correction coefficient (CR) are suggested to improve the accuracy of the SDRain model in representing the variance of the observed daily precipitation amounts in each month without affecting the monthly mean precipitation. SDRain facilitates the construction of daily precipitation models for the current and future climate conditions. The tool is tested using the National Center for Environmental Prediction re-analysis data and the observed daily precipitation data available for the 1961–2001 period at two study sites located in two completely different climatic regions: the Seoul station in subtropical-climate Korea and the Dorval Airport station in cold-climate Canada. Results of this illustrative application have indicated that the proposed functions (e.g. logistic regression, SR, and CR) contribute marked improvement in describing daily precipitation amounts and occurrences. Furthermore, the comparison analyses show that the proposed SD method could provide more accurate results than those given by the currently popular SDSM method.
Efficiency of water use in a dairy industry: a case study from Campo Largo, Brazil
Authors: Neumann Nicole F. , Neumann Lucas A. , Belli Filho Paulo , Tavares Jorge M. R.
Published: November 2019

This paper aims to (i) quantify water use during the milk production process in a farm in southern Brazil, (ii) propose measures to reduce it, and (iii) elaborate and subsequently implement educational and structural measures promoting water-use efficiency and final disposal of the manure produced. The research was conducted during 6 months and it was divided into three field stages. The first stage identified and quantified the multiple uses of water during milk production, using water meters. In the second stage, reduction measures were implemented to reduce the water use. Finally, in the third stage, a series of educational and structural measures were elaborated with the validated measures. The average water disappearance (intake + waste) measured was 98 L·cow−1·d−1, decreasing to 83 L·cow−1·d−1 and 91 L·cow−1·d−1 at the second and third stages, respectively. The modification of the cleaning and disinfection process was the most efficient measure, saving 8.5 litres per day. The potential saving of all the measures combined was 17 L·cow−1·d−1. Seeking to increase even more the water economy, the resulting series of recommended measures covered the whole cycle of water disappearance in the milking process.
Para uma cartografia de infâncias queer no currículo escolar: caminhos investigativos
Authors: Silva João Paulo de Lorena
Published: November 2019

Infâncias queer, desidentificadas dos padrões de gênero e sexualidade instituídos, estão presentes no currículo escolar, aquecem nossas pesquisas e docências, incendeiam nossas certezas e enchem o território curricular de chispas incandescentes e incontroláveis. Este artigo, instalando-se nos estudos do campo curricular de perspectiva pós-crítica, tem como objetivo mostrar o mapa do fazer cartográfico desenhado para a realização de uma pesquisa de mestrado que investigou as resistências e os modos de vida forjados pelas crianças queer e suas infâncias, que chamamos de “fogueirinhas”, no currículo dos anos iniciais do ensino fundamental, de uma escola pública de Belo Horizonte. O argumento desenvolvido neste artigo é o de que para cartografar infâncias queer faz-se necessário entrar em um jogo de experimentação de posturas brincantes e inventivas, em um devir-criança que nos possibilite desmantelar a lógica adultocentrada e criar procedimentos de pesquisa mais sensíveis aos movimentos minoritários dessas infâncias.
“As brincadeiras denunciavam que eu era uma criança viada”:
Authors: Ferreira Dias Alfrancio , Rios Pedro Paulo Souza , Brazão Paulo
Published: November 2019

O presente artigo tem por objetivo refletir sobre as brincadeiras de infância de seis professores gays egressos dos cursos de licenciatura em Pedagogia, Matemática e Biologia do Campus VII, da Universidade do Estado da Bahia – UNEB. Teoricamente esta pesquisa baseia-se nos estudos de gênero, na sexualidade, na ludicidade e nos estudos queer. Desenvolvemos uma pesquisa qualitativa com uma abordagem (auto)biográfica sobre as experiências de vida e as trajetórias formativas dos professores. Verificamos que a criança viada se revela na transgressão das brincadeiras autorizadas. Em consequência, meninas e gays são vítimas de insultos, vigilância, segregação, silenciamento e repressão social. Para se prevenirem das possíveis agressões muitas crianças adotam a duplicidade e o jogo dissimulado. São necessárias mais reflexões sobre as sexualidades não normativas no ambiente escolar como instrumento potencial da educação para a produção da diferença, e não como sinônimo de diversidade, comumente apresentado nos currículos escolares.