bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Connoisseurship Evaluation of the Computer Curriculum, Grade 0–7 at Sacred Heart College Primary School, Johannesburg, South Africa: Present Practices and Future Direction
Authors: Basson Ray
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Following three years development of the computer curriculum at Sacred Heart College Primary School, the findings of a descriptive evaluation suggest, unexpectedly, an approach to curriculum resembling a limited form of social reconstructionism presenting opportunities to bridge divides which historically have separated pupils in South Africa. The evidence suggests “ideal” use in this school is linked to creative uses of computers as “tools” rather than linked to “adjunct” use or computer-assisted instruction. In particular, it demonstrates how the development of a formal curriculum may build bridges between pupils of different cultures, languages, race, and gender.
A Multi-Dimensional Program Evaluation Model: Considerations of Cost-Effectiveness, Equity, Quality, and Sustainability
Authors: Reinke William A.
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Program evaluation has become increasingly multi-dimensional to include considerations of cost-effectiveness, equity, quality, satisfaction, and sustainability. The various aspects are interrelated but not necessarily mutually compatible. For example, services rendered cost-effectively to an easy-to-reach urban population are not likely to be distributed equitably. The consequent trade-offs cannot be assessed objectively unless measures of equity, quality, and sustainability are made as explicit as indicators of cost and coverage. This article presents an algorithm for integrating the evaluative considerations and offers suggestions for refining the system of measurement and analysis.
Do Distinct Servqual Dimensions Emerge From Mystery Shopping Data? A Test of Convergent Validity
Authors: Lowndes Michelle , Dawes John
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Service quality is commonly thought to encompass five generic dimensions: responsiveness, assurance, tangibles, empathy, and reliability. These dimensions form the basis for service measurement tools such as SERVQUAL. Research in this area using tools such as SERVQUAL has predominantly focused on customer perceptions of quality. However, another approach used by many organizations is to send trained raters into the service environment, posing as customers, to evaluate service levels. This approach is often called “mystery shopping” and is very commonly used in both private- and public-sector organizations. This study examines whether the accepted service quality dimensions derived from customer perceptions studies are reflected in service quality evaluations using mystery shopping. It finds that the dimensions that emerge from mystery shopping data resemble SERVQUAL dimensions. Furthermore, a replication found that those dimensions are reasonably stable over time. The findings suggest that data from mystery shopping surveys can exhibit convergent validity.
Accountability, Rationality, and New Structures of Governance: Making Room for Political Rationality
Authors: Gow J. I.
Published: April 2023

Abstract: This article argues that the new institutional arrangements and results- or performance-based accountability run the risk of overlooking several political realities and considerations. The new arrangements and processes represent a preference for economic rationality over bureaucratic rationality. They give little consideration to political rationality, which is concerned with collective values and power relationships. In managerial terms, it is not clear that the new arrangements will be any more durable than their numerous predecessors. The focus on performance targets has led to a decline in program evaluation. It tends to marginalize a number of ethical concerns, reduces the role and scope of citizens, and ignores the conflicts that frequently arise when clients’ interests are at odds. Performance management and results-based accountability represent a constitutional revolution, but there is little sign that Members of Parliament are interested in or able to make good use of the new management reports. Accountability, at any rate, is a word that should probably be used only for the relationship between a subordinate agency and the authority from which it obtains its mandate and resources. Accountability also implies a theory of motivation. It is worth considering the strength of motivation for executive agency leaders to conform to what their political masters want from them. Finally, a postmodern look at agency suggests that targets cannot replace attention to public-sector ethics.
Do Evaluator and Program Practitioner Perspectives Converge in Collaborative Evaluation?
Authors: Cousins J. Bradley
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Interest in collaborative and participatory forms of evaluation — evaluation that involves evaluators working directly with nonevaluator program practitioners or stakeholders — has increased substantially in recent years. Yet research-based knowledge about such approaches remains limited. Moreover, empirical studies have focused almost exclusively on the perspectives of evaluators or, to a lesser extent, non-evaluator stakeholders associated with the program. This study examines in a direct comparative way the convergence of evaluator and non-evaluator perspectives about collaborative evaluation. Sixtyseven pairs of evaluators and program practitioners, members of which participated on a common collaborative evaluation project, completed a questionnaire about the evaluation and their opinions concerning collaborative evaluation. Relative to their evaluator counterparts, program practitioners indicated they were more involved in technical evaluation activities, were more conservative in their views about evaluation consequences, and tended to feel more positively about the collaborative experience. They agreed, however, about evaluator involvement and the range of stakeholder groups participating in the program. In general, program practitioner and evaluator views and opinions about collaborative evaluation converged, although some differences regarding who should participate and the power and potential of collaborative evaluation were noted. Typically, program practitioners were more conservative in their opinions. The results are discussed in terms of their support for the integration of evaluation into program planning and development.
Ethical Considerations in Evaluation
Authors: Michalos Alex C.
Published: April 2023

Abstract: The aim of this article is to explain one way of viewing the nature of and relati on ships among morality, rationality, politics, and evaluation.
Evaluating Leadership Training Programs for High School Students: A Notion Whose Time Has Come
Authors: Martel Yves M.
Published: April 2023

Abstract: The effectiveness of an extra-curricular leadership training program for high-school students was assessed. This quantitative program evaluation was both formative and summative in design. Accessibility sampling procedures were utilized in this post-hoc study. Results suggested that the weekend training marathon format using the experiential approach was a most effective method of teaching leadership skills and improving self-esteem in high-school students. The program not only had a positive impact on the student participants, but was also a benefit for the school as a whole.
Evaluating Inter-organizational Approaches to Service Delivery: A Case Example of the Family Violence Service Project in Kent County, Ontario
Authors: Holosko M. J. , Dunlop Judith M.
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Program evaluators are well versed on the difficulties and complexities involved in assessing programs in single-human-service organizations. This article describes a model that was effective in evaluating an interorganizational program, the Family Violence Services Project, which was administered collaboratively by two agencies in southwestern Ontario. The model included a sequential planning and implementation process, and much collaboration between the evaluation team, the staff, and administrators of the project. The evaluation strategy was a qualitative-naturalistic one and utilized a conceptual framework derived from the literature on interorganizational relations. The article speaks to a distinct void in the literature on evaluating interorganizational approaches to service delivery.
Stakeholder Pressures and Organizational Structure for Program Evaluation
Authors: O’Brecht Michael
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Stakeholder influence on program evaluations will vary with the importance of the program to target populations, their awareness of the evaluation exercise, and their perception of its likely impact. The organizational structure for evaluation within an institution provides a channel through which pressures exerted by stakeholders impinge directly upon the evaluation process. The author examines the evolution of the program evaluation structure within a federal government agency to illustrate the advantages and drawbacks of formalizing stakeholder involvement.
A Comprehensive Evaluation Model for Organizational Development
Authors: Favaro Paul , Billinger Marie
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Most organizations implement evaluation studies to determine how to improve aprogram or to decide if a program should be continued. However, evaluation can be used to help organizations make relevant and valid decisions for the cycle of program planning, development, implementation, and operation. This article describes a “comprehensive evaluation model” used at Sacred Heart Child and Family Centre, Toronto, Ontario, that provides a framework for understanding the importance of evaluation activities within all program phases. Four sequential evaluation stages are presented as the framework for the Sacred Heart model, and it is argued that consideration of these stages is essential to an adequate assessment of a program’s efficiency and effectiveness. The use of the comprehensive evaluation model is illustrated through two case studies: the design and implementation of an automated management information system and an evaluation of a primary prevention program.
Evaluation as Management Support: The Role of the Evaluator
Authors: Reavy Pat , Littell Linda , Gonda Gail , O’Neill Irene
Published: April 2023

Abstract: This article provides an overview of an internal evaluation model in a children’s mental health center as well as practical examples of evaluation activities. The overview includes a rationale for the positioning of evaluation within the organization’s structure; the primary approaches to evaluation; and the application of three major approaches to evaluation and their operational implications. In summary, internal evaluation is seen to be an integral management support function directed at the planning, development, and assessment of program operations and outcomes.
The Municipal Comprehensive Audit Function
Authors: Baxter Theresa
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Many Canadian municipalities have established comprehensive audit systems with diverse structural characteristics. This article examines the comprehensive audit functions in Edmonton, Calgary, and Regina, focusing on their evolution and their strengths and weaknesses. The author proposes a model for a comprehensive audit system that would achieve balance and effectiveness.
Le contexte Français de l’évaluation: approche comparative
Authors: Perret Bernard
Published: April 2023

Abstract: In 1990, the French government created an institutional tool aimed at promoting interdepartmental policy evaluation, and favouring development of expertise in this field. Three years after the start of this experiment, the author attempts to identify the features of the French model of evaluation compared to an Anglo-Saxon model. A promising tool to regulate complex public systems, policy evaluation fits less easily into decision-making processes concerning public resources allocation.
All Pulling Together: Working Toward a Successful Evaluation
Authors: Ryan Alan G. , Krentz Caroline
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Utilization of results is an important aspect of program evaluation. Naturalistic methods aim at increasing the utilization of research findings by providing stakeholders with a rich understanding of the situation being studied. In this article, we report on a study that caused us to examine the assumption of the power of naturalistic methods. We found that one key to utilization is to narrow the gap between the type of information provided by the study and the expectations of the stakeholders.
L’évaluation en France: à une forte prescription d’évaluation correspond un faible essor des pratiques
Authors: Bion Jean-Yves
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Three factors have helped evaluation to develop in France: (1) contractual policies, which demand a partnership between several institutions, have been set up; (2) by organizing competence transfers, decentralization has given communities the major share of responsibility for implementing policies, something which had previously been done by the State; and, finally, (3) a public service reform policy has been set up within the State administration. The author, after giving a brief description of the various institutions that have been set up, analyzes the discrepancies noted between the interest sparked by the politico-theoretical debate preceding evaluation institutionalization and the paltriness of obtained results, characterized by the meager number of evaluations and the limited promotion of practices.
Hibernoma, reporte de un caso
Authors: Hernández Rocha Federico Iván , Rodríguez Sánchez Jesús Rene , Cervantes Moreno Sergio
Published: April 2023

El hibernoma o lipoma de grasa parda es un tumor benigno infrecuente. Su etiología es desconocida. Representa aproximadamente el 1.6% de los tumores en tejido graso. Su ubicación habitual en adultos es en el muslo, aunque existen otros sitios como la zona interescapular y mediastino. Suelen ser de crecimiento lento, indoloros, definidos a la palpación, de consistencia blanda y móvil, con un tamaño de entre 5 y 10 cm. No existen criterios de malignidad conocidos, por lo que se acepta como un tumor benigno de la grasa parda. Habitualmente, se necesita de tomografía computada o resonancia magnética para su mejor caracterización. El tratamiento de elección es la resección quirúrgica completa. De momento, no existen reportes de transformación maligna o recurrencia.
Actualización en adenitis mesentérica
Authors: Silva Díaz Romario Francisco , Vega Ulate Gustavo Adolfo , Chaves Loaiza Estefania
Published: April 2023

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Causas poco frecuentes de amenorrea debida a hipogonadismo hipogonadotrópico
Authors: Castro Fernández Melissa , Gamboa Miranda Sofía , Guevara Sigarán María Fernanda
Published: April 2023

El hipogonadismo hipogonadotrópico es un síndrome clínico de diversas etiologías congénitas o adquiridas, las cuales pueden o no causar amenorrea, ya sea primaria o secundaria, entre otros trastornos de la pubertad. La clasificación del hipogonadismo hipogonadotrópico abarca múltiples patologías que tienen en común una anormalidad en el eje hipotálamo-hipofisario que lleva a una poca o nula estimulación ovárica.
Entre las causas congénitas poco comunes se encuentran el síndrome de Kallman, las causas idiopáticas de las cuales se han ido reconociendo mutaciones puntuales como la del CHD7, las mutaciones en la subunidad beta de la hormona foliculoestimulante y la hormona luteinizante; y del receptor de la hormona liberadora de gonadotropina. Respecto a las causas adquiridas poco comunes de amenorrea por hipogonadismo hipogonadotrópico se encuentran la seudociesis, la hipofisitis linfocítica periparto, la enfermedad hepática crónica no alcohólica y la enfermedad renal crónica.
Mechanical, thermal and biodegradable behavior properties of nano SiO2 doped polyhydroxyethylmethacrylate (PHEMA) films
Authors: Temel Sinan , Yaman Elif , Gözükızıl Mehmet Fatih , Gökmen Fatma Özge
Published: April 2023

In this study, nanocomposite materials were prepared by chemical modification of polyhydroxy ethyl methacrylate (PHEMA) and nano-SiO2. Scope of work; PHEMA-based nano-SiO2 doped nanocomposite hydrogels were produced by in-situ free radical polymerization technique with radical initiator and crosslinker. N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyl ethylenediamine (TEMED) was used as a catalyst. The interaction of the selected reinforcement material (SiO2) with the polymer (PHEMA) and the development of its structural properties for the application area are provided. The chemical structure, morphology, mechanical, thermal and biodegradable behavior of the obtained materials were investigated. It was observed that the nano reinforcement material doped on the films increased the mechanical strength, improved the biodegradable property and increased the thermal stability by 4 °C in the film with the highest amount of nano SiO2 addition.
Arabic Language Development in Boarding Schools at the Industry Era 4.0: Potentials and Challenges
Authors: Aflisia Noza , Hendriyanto Hendriyanto , Suhartini Andewi
Published: April 2023

Purpose - This study aims to analyze and present the potential for Arabic language development through education in Boarding Schools and the challenges faced in the current era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0.

Design/methodology/approach – The technique of analyzing research data is carried out through several stages, namely: processing and preparing data, classifying data, reading all the data that has been obtained, analyzing the special potential of Boarding Schools for Arabic language development, and identifying challenges faced by Islamic boarding schools in developing Arabic, as well as clarifying and drawing conclusions on the results of the analysis obtained.

Findings/results – The results showed that the potential of Boarding Schools in developing Arabic at least consisted of academic and professional potential, technology, religiosity, politics, and economics. In developing the existing potential, Islamic boarding schools are faced with the challenge of making students master communicative Arabic and technology.

Originality/value - This research further describes in more detail the potential and challenges of developing Arabic in Islamic boarding schools.  so that the understanding and knowledge gained are deeper and more comprehensive. Considering the Arabic language reaps many problems and challenges and makes Arabic an interesting study to study at this time.

Paper type – Conceptual paper
Influence of My Happy Route Game-Based Learning Media in Improving the Arabic Writing Skills at MTs Al-Mas'udy Mojokerto
Authors: Juliyana Juliyana , Huda Nafi’ul , Indrawati Ninik , Sunnah Muqimah Liwais , Hafid Muhammad
Published: April 2023

Purpose- This research has the purpose to meaning is the application and influence of the My Happy Route game-based learning media in learning Arabic for class VIII students at MTs Al-Mas'udy.

Design/methodology/approach- This study uses a pre-experimental design type of research in the form of one group pretest-posttest design so that it does not use the control class, only uses the experimental class.

Findings/results – There is a significant effect before and after the implementation of the My Happy Route game media, which is 19%. Previously, the average student score was 67.03, but it increased to 86.71.

Originality/value - As a teacher who is always required to be creative, this media is very good to use in teaching and learning activities, both indoor and outdoor.

Paper type – Research paper
Oblici sintaktičke i semantičke prilagođenosti novonastajućim obaviještenostima govornika u razgovorima na hrvatskom jeziku
Authors: Marić Dario
Published: April 2023

Razgovornu upotrebu jezika odlikuju češće verbalne intervencije nego što je to slučaj u monološkim upotrebama jezika bilo da se vlastiti izričaji revidiraju, upotpunjuju, popraćuju primjerenim izričajima, bilo da se verbalno reagira na inicijalni izričaj sugovornika. Takvi česti zahvati rezultiraju mjestimično kraćim izričajima u razgovorima. Razmjerno česta su u razgovorima i značenjska pražnjenja početnih odnosno završnih dijelova izričaja i jezična pojednostavljivanja upotrebom manje specificiranih odnosnih elemenata. Jedan od razloga svih navedenih svojstvenosti razgovornog jezika je emergentnost postupka nastajanja obavijesti i posljedična potreba za povlačenjem novih verbalnih poteza u bilo kojem trenutku vlastitog govornog prinosa. Razlozi zasigurno leže i u jezičnom procesiranju koje nije trenutačno nego zahtijeva određeno vrijeme te u polaganju prava na preuzimanje uloge govornika svih sudionika u razgovoru koje doseže vrhunac neposredno nakon smisleno, jezično, djelatno i melodijski potpunih izričaja odnosno slijeda izričaja. Korpus ovog istraživanja predstavljaju radijske kontakt-emisije Hrvatskog radija emitirane u posljednjem desetljeću u trajanju od otprilike deset sati. Cilj istraživanja je izdvojiti sintaktičke i semantičke strukture svojstvene isključivo razgovornoj upotrebi hrvatskog jezika. Nakon preslušavanja razgovorā, njihova bilježenja te kvalitativne analize sekvencija u razgovorima izdvojene su: apokoinu konstrukcije, naknadni dodatci rečenici, samostojeće teme, drugi primjeri sintaktičke usitnjenosti razgovora, primjeri jezičnog pojednostavljivanja, primjeri pitanja „u zadnji tren” te primjeri semantičkog pražnjenja početnog odnosno završnog dijela izričaja.
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR AQIDAH AKHLAK MELALUI STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN SEMUA ORANG GURU SEMUA ORANG MURID PADA SANTRI KELAS 6 MI HUMAIRA KOTA BENGKULU
Authors: Kristiawan Muhammad , Nur Ifani Nadia
Published: April 2023

Pembelajaran secara teori tanpa dibarengi dengan pembelajaran praktek akan mengurangi kebermaknaan belajar. Hal ini berakibat pada nilai ulangan akhir siswa yang kurang memuaskan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peningkatan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran Aqidah Akhlak kelas VI MI Humaira dengan menggunakan strategi pembelajaran All Teacher All Student. Subyek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VI A MI Humaira dengan menggunakan metode Model Collection Action Research (CAR) Kemmis dan McTaggart. Penelitian dilakukan dalam dua siklus, setiap siklus terdiri dari empat tahapan. Yakni perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa strategi pembelajaran Semua Guru Dan Semua Siswa efektif dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar pada mata pelajaran Aqidah Akhlak siswa kelas enam A MI Humaira tahun pelajaran 2021/2022. Hasil belajar kelas VI A MI Humaira' pada siklus I sebesar 73%, sedangkan pada siklus II meningkat menjadi 89%, sehingga menunjukkan peningkatan sebesar 16%. Dari hasil data tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa strategi pembelajaran All Teacher All Student kelas VI MI Humaira’ Mata Pelajaran Aqidah Akhlak merupakan media pembelajaran yang valid, praktis dan efektif untuk hasil belajar siswa
BERTAHAN DI MASA PANDEMI: PENDEKATAN MENGAJAR GURU DI DAERAH TERPENCIL
Authors: Nelfi Nelfi , Nasir Nasir , Safitri Apriani
Published: April 2023

Virus corona (covid 19) mengakibatkan adanya perubahan dalam dunia pendidikan dari pembelajaran tatap muka menjadi jarak jauh sehingga menuntut adanya sebuah trasformasi digital dengan menggunakan media teknologi. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan penelitian yang dapat memberikan informasi terkait dengan pendekatan yang dilaksanakan pada masa covid 19. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pendekatan yang digunakan guru dalam mengajar di masa pandemi covid 19 di SMP pada daerah terpencil. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Informan (orang yang diwawancarai) adalah 3 orang kepala sekolah dan 18 orang guru. Selain itu, peneliti juga menggunakan angket untuk memperoleh data tentang nama guru, usia, lokasi sekolah, jenjang pendidikan terakhir, jenis kelamin guru, strategi pembelajaran, dan media pembelajaran yang digunakan guru selama masa pandemi. Analisis data menggunakan prosedur interasis analisis, meliputi: reduksi data, penyajian data dan verifikasi atau penyimpulan. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa pendekatan mengajar guru di daerah terpencil yaitu strategi offline, online dan hybrid. Di samping itu, peneliti juga menemukan bahwa usia guru menentukan strategi pembelajaran yang digunakan
PENGARUH KEBIJAKAN MERDEKA BELAJAR DAN MANAJEMEN PEMBIAYAAN TERHADAP MUTU PEMBELAJARAN SMKN DI EKS KEWEDANAAN INDRAMAYU
Authors: Sa'diyah Yayah
Published: April 2023

Guru sebagai kunci utama sekolah bermutu yang berawal dari proses kegiatan pembelajaran, mutu pembelajaran di SMK masih kurang baik. Berdasarkan hasil observasi awal diduga hal tersebut dapat dipengaruhi oleh kebijakan pendidikan salah satunya kebijakan merdeka belajar dan manajemen pembiayaan di sekolah. Karena itu, perlu dilakukan penelitian untuk menguji kebenarannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap pengaruh kebijakan merdeka belajar dan manajemen pembiayaan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dan verifikatif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif, serta teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui angket skala Likert terhadap 77 responden. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa (1) Kebijakan merdeka belajar berpengaruh terhadap mutu pembelajaran, (2) Manajemen pembiayaan berpengaruh terhadap mutu pembelajaran, (3) kebijakan merdeka belajar dan manajemen pembiayaan secara bersama-sama berpengaruh terhadap mutu pembelajaran. Temuan ini mengimplikasikan bahwa kebijakan merdeka belajar dan manajemen pembiayaan adalah dua faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap mutu pembelajaran, akan tetapi masih banyak faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap mutu pembelajaran yang tidak dikaji dalam penelitian ini. Penulis menyarankan bahwa upaya perbaikan yang dapat dilakukan, khususnya dalam meningkatkan mutu pembelajaran, diantaranya: (1) Manajemen dan tenaga pendidik mengikuti perkembangan Merdeka Belajar untuk menjaga mutu pembelajaran , (2) Manajemen selalu mengontrol standar pembiayaan, (3) Manajemen memberikan kesempatan kepada guru untuk mengikuti pelatihan Merdeka Belajar sehingga dapat  mengembangkan metode pembelajaran yang tidak monoton dan media pembelajaran yang digunakan dengan memanfaatkan teknologi pembelajaran sehingga dapat mempengaruhi mutu pembelajaran SMKN di Eks Kewedanaan Indramayu akan lebih baik lagi. Berdasarkan hasil analisis regresi, diperoleh hasil bahwa kebijakan merdeka belajar dan manajemen pembiayaan secara parsial maupun simultan memiliki pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan terhadap mutu pembelajaran.
PENGARUH PERAN KEPALA SEKOLAH DAN MANAJEMEN BERBASIS SEKOLAH TERHADAP MUTU SEKOLAH
Authors: Setiawati Iis
Published: April 2023

ABSTRAK
Salah satu aspek yang dapat mendorong tercapainya mutu pendidikan yang bagus adalah mutu sekolah. Sekolah yang bermutu cenderung menghasilkan lulusan yang bermutu pula. Banyak faktor yang mempengaruhi mutu sekolah, di antaranya peran kepala sekolah dan manajemen berbasis sekolah. Penelitian ini ingin menganalisis bagaimana pengaruh peran kepala sekolah dan manajemen berbasis sekolah baik secara individual maupun simultan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dan verifikatif, dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan angket skala Likert, terhadap guru SMK.   Pengambilan subyek menggunakan random sampling dan diperoleh subyek amatan sebanyak 20 orang guru. Pengolahan hasil penelitian menggunakan teknik analisis regresi. Uji signifikansi menggunakan uji-F. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan peran kepala sekolah terhadap mutu sekolah. (2) Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan manajemen berbasis sekolah terhadap mutu sekolah. (3) Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan peran kepala sekolah dan manajemen berbasis sekolah secara simultan terhadap mutu sekolah. Merujuk pada hasil penelitian ini bahwa peran kepala sekolah berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap mutu sekolah. Oleh karena itu, untuk memaksimalkan mutu sekolah melalui peran kepala sekolah dapat dilakukan dengan memelihara dan meningkatkan motivasi kerja guru melalui pemberian apresiasi terhadap hasil kerja guru dan pemberian kepercayaan yang lebih besar.
THE USE OF ELICITATION IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL
Authors: Fitria Yuli , Sofyawati Eva Devi
Published: April 2023

This research was entitled “The Use of Elicitation Technique in Improving Students’ Speaking Skill”. Since there were many students who have problems in learning speaking because the students do not have enough opportunity to speak in English, so they feel uncomfortable to speak and feel awkward to say everything in English because lack of practice. The use of Elicitation technique was choosen as a means to improve an active situation in their speaking skill. This research aimed to found out whether there was any significant effect of using Elicitation as teaching method toward improving students’ speaking skill in a junior high school 4 Garut academic year 2015/2016. The participants of the research were consisted of 32 students of second grade. This is a quantitative research using pre-experimental research design. To achieved the purpose, a test including pre-test and post- test was employed. The test was in the form of speaking test which was retelling the story that had been heard. Normalized Gain Test was used to found out the significant difference between students’ scores in pre-test and post-test. The data from pre-test and post-test showed that the average of the students’ achievement in pre-test was 11.19 and the average of students’ achievement in post-test was 56.19 and the result from Normalized Gain showed that 99.9% students can improve their speaking through the use of Elicitation technique. To analyze the data, the t-test was used and it was revealed that the value of tobserved=8.0494 and the value of tcritical=2.0317. The finding showed that tobserved was bigger than tcritical (8.0494 > 2.0317). The tobserved lied in the rejection area of Null Hypothesis (H0). On the contrary, Alternative Hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. Based on the result of study, it can be concluded that Elicitation technique have significant effect in improving students’ speaking skill and the use of Elicitation technique made students easier in presenting their ideas. Therefore, the teacher should have the best teaching method to use in teaching and learning process that make students actively speak up in the class and the students should practice their speaking continuously. This result indicates that the use of Elicitation technique is effective to improve students’ speaking skill.
THE USE OF SCAFFOLDING STRATEGY IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL
Authors: Setiawan Miraz Pringgadana , Hasim Wahid
Published: April 2023

The study investigated to discover whether scaffolding strategy can be used as an effective strategy in improving students’ speaking skill or not. This study was taken because there are many difficulties that most of students face when they learn speaking skill. So scaffolding strategy was taken because scaffolding itself is an extremely social form of instruction, with more capable peers and teacher helps student to solve some tasks (Hogan and Pressley, 1997) and it is match with what Tam (1997) said that providing students with some kind of situations and speaking task takes a significant role in improving students’ speaking skill. This study had been done on March 31st 2016 until April 28th 2016. This study is a quantitative research with pre-experimental one group pre-test – post-test design. The population of this study was the second grade of SMAN 1 Garut. The samples of this study were the students of class XI MIPA 8 with 36 students. Instrument that was used in this study is speaking test that was divided into two parts, they were pre-test that was used to test the students’ ability before the students were given the treatment and also post-test that was used to test the students’ ability after the students were given the treatment. Based on the study, it was found that the result of tobserved was 6.8359 and the result of tcritical was 2.0317. The result of the data analysis showed that tobserved = 6.8359 was placed in the area where Ha is accepted. Thus, it means that Ha is accepted otherwise Ho is rejected. There was a significant influence scaffolding strategy in improving students’ speaking skill. Based on the findings above, scaffolding can be used as an alternative teaching strategy that is effective in improving students’ speaking ability.
IMPROVING EFL YOUNG LEARNERS’ VOCABULARY ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH ADOPTING THE DIRECT METHOD
Authors: Suminar Anne Ratna
Published: April 2023

The aim of this research is to find out whether there is an improvement of EFL third graders’ English vocabulary achievement after the Direct Method has been adopted. The population of this research is the third grade students of one elementary school in Garut. The writer took a sample of 30 students. Pretest and posttest were used as the instruments of the research to measure students’ vocabulary achievement before and after the Direct Method had been adopted in the class. According to the statistical research, null hypothesis is rejected if t-observed is more than t-critical, and the finding of this research showed that t-observed was 9.42 and t-critical was 2.045, which means that positive hypothesis “there is some improvement of students’ vocabulary achievement after the Direct Method has been adopted” was accepted.
STUDENTS’ STRATEGIES AND PROBLEMS IN TRANSLATING A POEM
Authors: Pratiwi Maharani , Mulyanto Tanto Setia , Suminar Anne Ratna
Published: April 2023

This study, entitled “Students’ Strategies and Problems in Translating a Poem” was conducted at the English program in one college in Garut area, West Java, involving six students of the sixth semester. It aimed to analyze the strategies they applied and the problems they encountered in translating an English poem entitled A Dream Within a Dream by Edgar Allan Poe into Indonesian. Using the qualitative case design, the data was collected from the documents of students’ translation works and interview and was analyzed through textual descriptive analysis. The data was analyzed using Lefevere’s (1992) theory of seven poetry translation strategies and Hariyanto’s (2003) theory about poetry translation problems. The findings of the study revealed that Literal Translation (38%) was the most used strategy, followed by Interpretation (24.7%), Metrical Translation (20%), Poetry into Prose (12%), and Rhymed Translation (5.3%). However, two other strategies, namely Phonemic Translation and Blank Verse Translation, were not found to be used at all by the students. This study also found that the main problem they encountered was Linguistic Problems, more specifically vocabulary, while the second main problem was Literary or Aesthetic Problems, more specifically the rhymes of the poem. It is recommended that further research to be conducted in a different setting and using a different kind of poem to give more information regarding students’ strategies and problems in translating a poem.
USING PICTURE SERIES IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL
Authors: Indahsari Oktaviani Nur , Harjadijaya Surtiana , Sofyawati Eva Devi
Published: April 2023

The writer intends to observe the use of picture series to improve the students' speaking ability. The steps are taken purpose to identify the significance of using picture series in improving the students’ speaking ability in a recount text. The study involved one class of the 2nd grade students at SMP Negeri 6 Garut as the sample. The design of this research was pre-experimental and used quantitative method to analyze the problem statement. The writer used pre-test and post-test as the research instrument to find out the result of using picture series in improving students’ speaking ability. The speaking assessment was adopted from Hughes (2002) covering accent, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. The hypothesis of the research is; there is a significant improvement using Picture Series in improving students’ speaking ability in VIIIB class at SMP Negeri 6 Garut. Through the process of experiment with using statistical computation showed that the use of picture series has improved students’ speaking ability significantly in a recount text. Test statistical technique on 0.05 significance level, the results are; that tobserve = 19.622 and tcritical = 2.0423, because tobserve (19.622) is higher than tcritical (2.0423), It meant that there is a significant improving of using picture series in improving students’ speaking skill. In reference to the result of the study, the conclusion was drawn that picture series was successful to improve the students’ speaking ability in recount text. The use of picture series to improve students’ speaking ability was proven effective and significant. By using picture series, students are expected to practice speaking and motivated them to learn speaking. As the suggestion, the use of picture series is recommended to be applied during teaching and learning speaking in junior high schools. It is also important for teachers to select particular pictures appropriate with the students’ needs, interests, and the curriculum as well.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION AND THEIR SPEAKING SKILL
Authors: Herdiani Nira , Suminar Anne Ratna
Published: April 2023

This paper entitled “The Correlation between Students’ Motivation and Their Speaking Skill”. The writer conducted research at one of senior high school in Garut. This research is aimed to find out there is any significant difference between motivation and speaking skill. The research procedures of this research are: first, the writer made instrument, second the writer give questionnaire motivation trait, third the writer doing interview on answer was choose, last the writer conducted data and reported data. After the writer calculated the data used T-test, it showed mean (x) of students motivation is 2.375 and the mean (x) of students speaking skill is 2.453 and then tcritical value by used significant level 0.05 is 2.0484 and t observed is 19,891 or tobserved ≤ tcritical. Based on the test hypothesis, and the curve of hypothesis testing showed the t test was on area of Ha acceptance. It means that there was significant difference between motivation and speaking skill
Teachers’ Assessment Literacy Impact on Learners’ Writing Achievements
Authors: Hidayat Muhamad Taufik
Published: April 2023

Classroom assessment may significantly affect learners’ academic achievements. The effect can be either direct or indirect. Inspired by this fact, the current study attempted to investigate teachers’ assessment literacy and its impact on their current assessment practices and learners’ writing outcomes. The Inquiry endeavored to benefit an understanding of the extent to which teachers’ assessment literacy affects their practices and their learners’ outcomes. To this end, the researchers employed teachers’ assessment literacy inventory, and Writing Competence Rating Scale (WCRS) to obtain the data for analysis. Ten EFL instructors and seventy five male junior EFL undergraduate students were involved in this study. The results indicated that teachers’ assessment literacy has a statistically significant impact on learners’ writing achievements and teachers’ assessment awareness leads teaching environments into effective and motivated assessment design. The result suggested that teachers’ assessment awareness be taken into account as initial requirement for every teachers and educators
USING CHILDREN SHORT STORIES TO DEVELOP STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION ON NARRATIVE TEXT
Authors: Sundari Putri Utami , Hasyim Wahid
Published: April 2023

This research is aimed to find out whether there is any significant improvement of using short stories method in students’ reading comprehension on narrative text. The participants for this research were one class consisting of thirty two students from the second grade of a junior high school in West Java. This research implemented pre-experimental design as research method. The data were obtained from the tests involving pre-test and post-test in order to know the students’ reading comprehension on narrative text before and after using short stories method. Type of the tests used was multiple choices in which every test consisted of twenty questions. The result of the instruments was analyzed quantitatively using statistical analysis. It can be seen in the result of the hypothesis testing through T-Test formula in the significance degree (α) = 0.05. The result showed that tobserved = 18.198 ≥ tcritical = 2.0395. Therefore the null hypothesis (Ho) of this research is rejected and alternative hypothesis (Ha) of this research is accepted. Then, the normalized gain of this research is categorized as medium with average value 0.45. Based on the result, it could be concluded that using short stories method has significant improvement to develop students’ reading comprehension on narrative text.
Theme-Based Learning in Teaching Speaking Skill (A Pre-experimental Study of Tenth-Graders in One of Senior High Schools in Garut)
Authors: Destiani Ira , Setia Tatang , Hidayat Muhamad Taufik
Published: April 2023

This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of theme-based learning in teaching speaking skill. Specific objectives of this study were to find out: (1) whether theme-based learning is effective in improving students’ speaking skill and (2) students’ responses toward the implementation of this teaching method. This study, that was conducted in one of senior high schools in Garut to 37 students used quantitative method collaborated with pre-experimental design. The data in this study were collected by using speaking test; pre-test and post-test and interview. The speaking tests then analyzed and interpreted by using t-test to find out whether theme-based learning is effective in improving students’ speaking skill or not. Meanwhile, the interview then classified into description to find out students’ responses toward the implementation of theme-based learning. The result of this study showed that theme-based learning is effective in improving students’ speaking skill. The pre-test score indicated mean 9.216 and post-test score indicated mean 15.02 with t-test showed tobserve > tcritical (11.264 > 1.6893). In addition, the result of the interview that was conducted to the 10 students showed 100% positive responses
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ WRITING RECOUNT TEXT THROUGH PROJECT- BASED LEARNING
Authors: Nursalimah Listia Dalpah , Muljanto Tanto Setia
Published: April 2023

This research is entitled “IMPROVING STUDENTS’ WRITING RECOUNT TEXT THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING”. This research aimed to examine improving students’ writing recount text through Project-Based Learning method. The research employed quantitative research with quasi- experimental design. The participants in this research were 30 students in experimental class and 30 students in control class in one of senior high school in Garut. In collecting data, the reseacher used test pre-test and post- test. The data were analyzed statistically using Mann-Whitney test. The result of Project-Based Learning method gave significant improvement to students’ writing proficiency. This result gained from hypothesis testing showed that Z18.0948 > Z5.1885. In, conclusion Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted. It means that there is a significant difference in the achievement of the students who are through by Project-Based Learning.
FACING THE NOVICE TEACHER’S STAGE
Authors: Hasanah Widiarti
Published: April 2023

This study aims to investigate the experience that faced by novice English teacher in teaching English. To achieve the aforesaid purpose, this study was employed a qualitative study. The data collected through WhatsApp conversations. A novice English teacher of one Senior High School is chosen as participant. The result showed that there are some challenges faced by novice English teacher in teaching process; initial activities, core activities, and closing activities. The novice teacher provides several solutions to deal with these challenges, including in the initial activities stage, core activities stage, and the closing activities stage.
COLLEGE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON USING MOVIES FOR VOCABULARY LEARNING
Authors: Fauzi Widia Rahmi , Muljanto Setia
Published: April 2023

The purpose of the research was to found out college students’ perception on using movie as learning media for vocabulary learning. The participants of this research are 5 students four Grade at English Education Program in Garut. All participants are those who have taken general and academic course and have used movie media. In collecting the data, the researcher gave interviewed the sample that related to students perceptions. Data were collected by interview by using qualitative method. The result is analysis revealed that the students’ responses on using movie as learning media to learn vocabulary were positive, the researcher found 3 results. The first, learning media is very important. The second, students believe that the use of movies as a learning media have beneficial effect. The last, students agreed that movies are useful to learn some new words and improve their vocabulary learning even though they used Indonesian subtitles
AN ANALYSIS OF CHARACTERS AND CHARACTERIZATION IN WELLS’ THE ISLAND OF Dr. MOREAU
Authors: Syahrina Nadina , Alwasilah Senny , Rusmana Erik , Gunawan Iwan Dudy
Published: April 2023

This paper was entitled “An Analysis of Characters and Characterization in Wells the Island of Dr. Moreau”. This paper discussed of the secondary characters and their characterizations on novel the island of Dr.Moreau which were Moreau itself and his experiments or beast folks. The background of this research was taken because the novel is science fiction. The characters might be representing of future. The depiction of characters and characterizations was the reason of this paper and the development. The object researches problems were the way of the author explained the characters and characterizations, the characters development, and how plotting line assisted the characters and characterizations were developed. The theories were used in this paper; narratology including characters and characterization, and literary works. The aims of this paper the comprehension on literary works and how to find out the signs. The methodology in this paper is used qualitative method and descriptive methodology to interpret the signs. The result of the object research problems the secondary characters were the flat characters. The character of Moreau was the antagonist on this novel, meanwhile the beast folks were tritagonist. The findings were taken by point of view, dialogue, and so on. For further research of this paper, it might be taken of semiotics to get deeper comprehension of characters on this novel.
THE USE OF ENGLISH ON ONLINE MEDIA (WHATSAPP BROADCAST) IN FRONT OFFICE DEPARTMENT AT GALERI CIUMBULEUIT HOTEL
Authors: Murtala Alifah A. , Thamrin Husni , Alwasilah Senny S. , Maulana Angga
Published: April 2023

Hotel is one of the places that people choose to spend their time while on vacation or in the context of business. Each hotel certainly has its own way of attracting people to come to their hotel to stay and come back later. Galeri Ciumbuleuit Hotel is one of the hotels that has a unique way of conveying information, especially regarding hotel promos to guests. They use online media (Whatsapp Broadcast) to provide information about hotel promos. Of course they have their own way of sending broadcast messages. They definitely choose a certain style of language to attract customers. As will be discussed in this study, "The Use of English on Online Media (Whatsapp Broadcast) in Front Office Department at Galeri Ciumbuleuit Hotel". This study uses a qualitative approach as the research method which will be explained descriptively. After doing some research and discussion, the results of this study indicate that Hotel Galeri Ciumbuleuit uses two language styles, namely formal and casual style in conveying hotel promos. The final result of this study also shows that the style of language they use tends to be casual style, the choice of words is simple but sufficient to convey the essence of the promos they provide. This explains that they want to make guests feel comfortable when reading the broadcast messages from the hotel. Thus the choice of language style they use in hotel promos is very simple but quite interesting.