bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
INVESTIGATING INDONESIAN EFL LEARNERS’ CRITICAL THINKING: CURRENT STATE AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Authors: Moeljono Eleazar Evan , Lintangsari Alies Poetri
Published: June 2023

This research aims to investigate the critical thinking skills of 86 Indonesian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners who are prepared to be English teachers using an adapted questionnaire measuring critical thinking skills. This research uses a descriptive quantitative research design to examine the critical thinking skills of Indonesian EFL learners. It reveals the ability of Indonesian EFL learners’ critical thinking skills through a diagnostic test which results in a moderate level, implying that the strategies to embed critical thinking in an EFL classroom setting need to be improved. This eventually might lead to a wide gap between the existing teacher's competence and the expected qualities. This research argues the diagnosis of critical thinking state in Indonesia’s pre-service English teachers and the future directions to leverage critical thinking skills.
SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW OF A SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL: IMPROVING LITERACY IN ONLINE CLASSROOM LEARNING
Authors: Prasetya Eska Perdana
Published: June 2023

This research is a systematic literature review research that can provide a clear picture of what has been investigated and what gaps require further research, then aims to overcome this problem by identifying, critically evaluating, and integrating the findings of all studies, and aiming not to just to gather all the evidence on the research question; it is also intended to support the development of evidence-based guidelines for practitioners. This study uses ten main articles to find out how to improve literacy in online classrooms. This main article was taken because it is related to the main objective of this research, namely improving literacy in online classroom learning, which we all know that we are living in the era of the Covid 19 pandemic, which forces us to change all the order of life including in the world of education. The result of this research is that there are seven things that can improve literacy in online classroom. There are scientific literacy and literacy learning opportunities, digital tools and using technology, students' creativity and creating new applications, online environments and content knowledge, teachers and students hold positive attitudes, teaching philosophy and pedagogical knowledge, and texts and resource's positive identity work.
THE QUEST OF DEVELOPING A BETTER ENGLISH TRAINING MATERIAL FOR MIGRANT WORKER CANDIDATES IN INDONESIA
Authors: Nahartini Desi , Dewi Ratna Sari , Fitriah Siti , Defianty Maya , Anasy Zaharil
Published: June 2023

The scarcity of job opportunities in Indonesia has encouraged some of its citizen to work abroad; these workers are commonly known as PMI (Pekerja Migran Indonesia –Indonesian migrant workers). One of the salient challenges encountered by PMI occupied in the semi-skilled and unskilled employment, which shared the highest percentage of PMI, is limited English proficiency. This has caused a range of formidable impacts ranging from misunderstandings between the employer and PMI to making PMI less preferable compare to workers from other countries. This research aims to (1) evaluate materials used in the English training programs by BLKLN (Balai Latihan Kerja Luar Negeri -Overseas Training Centre for Indonesian Migrant Workers); (2) Identify PMI’s perceptions concerning their English language needs. Forty-five PMI in Malaysia and Thirty-Six PMI in Singapore were involved in this case study research. Findings from the study revealed that there are gaps between how English is taught at BLKLN and PMI’s language learning needs to the extent of materials and method. Hence, findings from this research put an urgent call to improvement in the English language training at BLKLN in order to meet the PMI’s learning needs.
INCREASING READING COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY WRITING ACHIEVEMENTS BY USING RAP STRATEGY WITH 100 FAMOUS STORIES APPLICATION
Authors: Afriadeni Mitra , Eryansyah Eryansyah , Inderawati Rita
Published: June 2023

This study aimed to investigate the students’ writing achievement between before and after the students were taught by using RAP strategy with 100 Famous Stories application. It involved 68 students as pasrticipants and used quasi experimental research method. The result of this study were analyzed by using paired sample t-test and independent sample t-test with the SPPS Version 22.The result of the study for the experimental group showed that the significance level of p was 0.05. The critical value of t-table was lower than t-obtained (22.3332.036) for reading and (9.1622.036) for writing. In other words, there was a significance difference in reading comprehension and writing achievement before and after the treatments in experimental group. Furthermore, the result of the independent t-test showed that the critical value of t-table was lower than t-obtained (5.9361.997) for reading and (7.8521.997) for summary writing, that is to say there was a significance difference in reading comprehension and writing summary acheievement of the eleventh grade students of SMA Srijaya Negara who were taught by using RAP Strategy with 100 Famous Stories Application and those who were not. It concludes that RAP strategy with 100 famous stories application could improve the students’ reading comprehension and writing achievements.
STUDENTS’ RESPONSES TOWARDS E-LEARNING SCHOOLOGY CONTENT ON CREATIVE WRITING LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Ernalida Ernalida , Oktarina Santi , Ansori Ansori
Published: June 2023

The era of the COVID-19 pandemic brought major changes in the world of education, not only in Indonesia, but in the world. Almost all countries feel the same way. The learning system has switched from an offline/face-to-face to an online system. This world disaster has made many new applications appear or the famous applications that support online learning. One of them is Indonesian learning which requires learning technology, especially writing skills; creative writing. Writing skills in high school are needed. There are many types of creative writing that must be mastered by students, such as writing biographies, writing short stories, writing poetry, and so on. Moreover, in the 2013 curriculum, Indonesian language learning is text-based which directs students to be able to produce text-based writings. The purpose of this study was to determine the practicality of the content of E-Learning Schoology in learning creative writing in high schools in Palembang city in terms of teachers. This research is research and development research. The object of research is the 10th grade Indonesian at SMA Palembang. The method used is the Delpi method. Data collection techniques are questionnaires and FGDs. Data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Based on the results of research and discussion, it can be concluded as follows. First, the E-Learning Schoology content for creative writing learning has been practically used based on the small group test which was participated by 10 students. This practicality can be seen from the assessments given by students on aspects of material, language, content presentation, and E-Learning which show a very decent value. Mean value which was above 4.25. Second, the students stated that the content developed has advantages such as, interesting, motivating, complete material, easy to use, inspiring, provides many learning experiences, the language is easy to understand, the features used are interesting and make it easier to learn. Third, this content has weaknesses, but these weaknesses occured because of the lack of understanding of students in operating this e-learning.
LOANWORDS IN BARACK OBAMA'S INAUGURAL SPEECH
Authors: Muziatun Muziatun , Mahmud Muzdalifah , Hanapi Fatia
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this research is to examine the types of loanwords used in Obama's inaugural speech. The loanword theory of Haugen (loanword, loan blend, and loan shift) and Yule's theory of word creation were adopted in this research. It used a qualitative approach to describe the before-after borrow pattern, the types of loanwords, and the process of word formation. The data indicates that sixteen words are part of loan blend; nine words are part of loan shift; and one word is a loanword. While based on word formation, it is revealed that the borrowing word formation process includes twenty-six words and the derivation word formation process involves sixteen words.
DESCRIPTIVE READING MATERIALS FOR TENTH GRADERS: PALEMBANG TOURIST DESTINATIONS
Authors: Checaria Kananda Agustina , Petrus Ismail , Inderawati Rita
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to find out the validity, practicality and potential effect of the developed descriptive reading materials about Palembang tourist destinations for the tenth-graders of vocational high school¬. This study was conducted based on Akker (analysis, design, evaluation, and revision) development research design. The formative evaluation was consisted of self-evaluation, expert review, one-to-one evaluation, small group evaluation, and field trial. Formative evaluation was intended to find out the validity, practicality and potential effect of the product. The average validity score of the developed product was categorized as a very highly valid level. The practicality in one-to-one was at a highly practical level and small group evaluation was at a very high practical level. The reading test material was categorized as effective. It showed that in the reading test students exceeded the passing grade which was 75. In brief, descriptive reading texts of Palembang tourist destinations were able to help students know about tourist destinations. The developed product was appropriate for the tenth-graders of vocational high school, especially for tourism majoring.
THE EFFECT GROUP INVESTIGATION METHOD ON LANGUAGE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Authors: Amarullah Ahmad , Enawar Enawar
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of using group investigation method on second language learning outcomes (L2) in third grade students of SD Muhammadiyah 4 Tangerang City. The method used in this study was a quasi-experimental method by conducting pretest and posttest in two groups. This type of experimental research method uses a nonequivalent control group design, where the experimental class is treated and the control class is not treated. This nonequivalent control group design is almost the same as the pretest and posttest control group designs, only in this design the experimental and control groups are not chosen randomly. Data collection techniques using tests. The data analysis technique was started from normality test, homogeneity test, and continued with hypothesis testing. research data, calculations to test the hypothesis can be that t count is 13.31 and t table with dk = 58. Therefore, the price of t count 13.31 1.67 = t table means the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected and the hypothesis alternative (H1) is accepted. Based on the research above, it can be concluded that: there is a significant effect on the second language learning outcomes (L2) of students who use cooperative learning group investigation type compared to conventional methods. Second language learning outcomes (L2) of students who use cooperative learning group investigation type are higher compared to the conventional method, it can be said that the cooperative learning type group investigation method has an effect on students' second language (L2) learning outcomes.
RHETORICAL MOVES ANALYSIS ON SCOPUS-INDEXED RESEARCH ARTICLE ABSTRACTS BY NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AUTHORS
Authors: Nurcik Ananta Buana , Kurniawan Eri , Lubis Arif Husein
Published: June 2023

Abstracts in research articles are important for readers in determining whether to continue reading the article or not. A plethora of studies involving abstracts’ rhetorical moves has previously been published, but scant attention has been given to the relationship between the rhetorical moves and authors’ nationalities. This study is aimed at comparing the rhetorical moves and linguistic realizations of abstracts by authors of different nationalities. This study analyzed 30 hard sciences abstracts written by national and international authors published in the International Journal of Science and Technology (IJoST). Hyland’s (2000) model of rhetorical moves was employed as the framework of analysis. Findings showed that both groups similarly spent more space in manifesting the method and findings moves. However significant differences were evident in the steps of the introduction and method moves. National authors considered the conclusion move as optional, whereas the other moves in both groups were considered conventional. International authors considered topic generalization step as conventional, while all other steps in the introduction move of both groups were optional. No difference was found in the voices used. However, tense-wise, the international authors favored present tenses in describing the research purpose while the national authors favored past tenses. This study concludes that the differences in the rhetorical organizations between the international and national authors can mostly be found in the steps, instead of the moves. Additionally, as the use of voice does not show any difference, the use of different tenses in each move distinguishes the two groups of authors.
EFL STUDENT’S DIFFICULTIES IN EXTENSIVE LISTENING ACTIVITIES: A THEMATIC CONTENT ANALYSIS
Authors: Mandiri Indra Cipta Putra , Gunawan Muhammad Handi , Suharno Suharno
Published: June 2023

The study of extensive listening (EL) is a comparatively new field in comparison to its peer, extensive reading (ER). Extensive listening itself can be defined as an engaging and enjoyable listening activity that is beneficial in increasing one’s listening comprehension. Although there have been extensive studies in regards to the field of listening in general, the field of extensive listening receives relatively little attention. This study aims to uncover the difficulties encountered by EFL students in their extensive listening activities, and to contribute itself to the present gap of studies concerning extensive listening, specifically difficulties encountered in it. This study involves twenty-three EFL students under the class of listening for General Communication 1, and conducts a thematic analysis on the participants’ questionnaire and interview responses. The findings showed that the difficulties encountered by the participants in their extensive listening activities can be divided into three major categories, namely comprehension difficulties, technical difficulties, and motivational difficulties.
THE EFL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE QUALITY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEXTBOOK
Authors: Pasaribu Arsen Nahum
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to elicit students' perceptions about the quality of English textbook used by Indonesian EFL students. Although numerous teaching researchers have undertaken research on textbooks, it is still uncommon to conduct textbook research to ascertain students' perceptions on the quality of textbooks. This study employed a mixed-methods approach and gathered data from 300 senior high school students in grade eleven. They were chosen at random among 674 students. These students come from SMA 12 Medan and SMK 3 Parulian Medan. Each school was represented by 150 students in the eleventh grade. Google forms were utilized to collect data. Simple statistics are used to calculate the number and percentage in research data analysis, while interactive data analysis is used to examine qualitative data. The results of this study show that the textbook "Bahasa Inggris" meets the criteria for a textbook of appropriate quality in terms of external appearance, content quality, language or vocabulary used, scoring system, and positive impact. However, the quality of the textbook's look and content may be enhanced. The findings of this study provide a unique viewpoint on the difficulties studied in comparison to earlier textbook research.
THE PROBLEM FACED BY STUDENTS OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN READING ISLAMIC COMPREHENSION TEXT
Authors: Suryani Nyayu Yayu
Published: June 2023

Students are often concerned with accuracy in pronouncing words when reading and not entirely focused on the content of what is being read. This study aims to find out the problems faced in reading comprehension (Islamic reading text) by employing descriptive quantitative approaches. The method used in this study was the descriptive quantitative which translates data into numbers.The sample was 59 students of the Islamic Education study program Raden Fatah Islamic State University Palembang. Furthermore, the data were gathered by using test and questionnaire as the instrument via Google form. The result showed that most students failed reading comprehension assessments due to a lack of vocabulary, poor grammatical proficiency, difficulty in understanding long phrases and material, lack of media learning or family assistance, and lack of information about reading comprehension. In conclusion, the data obtained from the test showed that the Islamic students still have difficulties in reading comprehension tests.
THE CORRELATION AMONG RETICENCE, PERSONALITY TYPES AND SPEAKING PROFICIENCY OF ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM STUDENTS OF PGRI UNIVERSITY PALEMBANG
Authors: Hrp Indah Pratiwi , Sofendi Sofendi , Petrus Ismail
Published: June 2023

This study aims to investigate the correlations among reticence, personality types and speaking proficiency. For this purpose, the Unwillingness-to-Communicate Scale (UCS) questionnaire and the IPIP Big-five questionnaire were used. Moreover, speaking proficiency test to the sample was employed to find the correlation among students’ reticence, personality types and speaking proficiency. The questionnaire and speaking test result revealed students’ reticence tend to reflect attitudes toward communication, and the students’ dominant personality type was agreeableness, and students’ speaking proficiency was in moderate category. The results revealed that, there was a significant correlation between traits (agreeableness, emotional stability, openness of experience) of personality type and speaking proficiency and there was a significant correlation between personality types and (vocabulary) aspect of speaking proficiency.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SCIENTIFIC APPROACH OF THE 2013 CURRICULUM AT STATE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS
Authors: Novitasari Dara , Petrus Ismail , Vianty Machdalena
Published: June 2023

This study aims at reporting the results of a qualitative study investigating how English teachers implement the Scientific Approach (SA) in English teaching and learning at state junior high schools in Babat Toman. This study is particularly intended to answer three research questions: 1) How is scientific approach implemented in English teaching and learning at State Junior High Schools in Babat Toman, 2) What are the problems faced by the teachers in implementing scientific approach in English teaching and learning at state junior high schools in Babat Toman, and 3) What are the solutions to solve the problems in implementing scientific approach in English teaching and learning at state junior high schools in Babat Toman. The data were collected by using questionnaire, interview, observation, and document review. The participants of this study were the teachers of English, the vice-principal of curriculum, and the students. The findings of this study showed that the teachers used discovery learning to implement of scientific approach in the syntax of the learning model and five stages implemented in English teaching and learning. The problem faced by the teachers in implementing of scientific approach were, the students’ lack of critical thinking, the students’ difficulty in finding the answer of the problem, the students’ inability in analyzing the material, and the students’ lack of vocabulary mastery. The solutions used by the teachers to overcome the problem in applying Scientific Approach were: motivating the students to be more active in learning, giving some stimulates questions related to the material, comparing between the recent material and the previous materials, and translating the difficult words found by the students. The conclusion is the teachers had implemented scientific approach in the learning process.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ LEARNING STYLES AND THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY AT SMA N 4 PALEMBANG
Authors: Rahayu Aprilia Sari , Eryansyah Eryansyah , Sitinjak Margaretha Dinar
Published: June 2023

The objective of this study was to find out whether or not there was a significant correlation of learning style and the eleventh grade students' speaking ability. In this study, the population was ten students the eleventh grade students of SMA N 4 Palembang. The sample of this study, the researcher used purposive sampling technique. In order to collect the data, in this study used interviews and an oral test from virtual classes. Analyze the data, the researcher used Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient on SPPS. The result speaks interviews with students used the scale rating scores. From these results, the minimum score was 80, the maximum score was 88, and the mean score was 86. Second method was an oral test from virtual classes. In this test the researcher asked the students to tell about the most beautiful place that they have ever visited. Based on the results of the oral test score from virtual classes, the minimum score was 86, the maximum score was 92, and the mean score was 90. It could be concluded, that there was significant correlation between learning style and the eleventh grade students' speaking ability at SMA N 4 Palembang.
INTEGRATING ONLINE READING ACTIVITY IN A CRITICAL READING COURSE: A COURSE EVALUATION
Authors: Ningsih Sri Kusuma
Published: June 2023

Advancement of information and communication technology (ICT) has promoted changes on students’ reading behavior; from conventional reading and online reading. In the current study, online reading activity was integrated in a critical reading course in an English department of a private university. In the course, fifty-eight EFL students were exposed with paper-based reading and online reading. After eight week, an evaluation was performed to the course. All participating students were surveyed and twelve of whom were interviewed. The quantitative data from the survey were analysed using Rasch Model while thematic analysis was performed to the qualitative data. Findings showed students’ preference to online reading activity than paper-based reading, particularly for those who were already familiar with electronic reading devices. Online reading was perceived to provide students with flexibility while reading and helped them navigate the reading sections at their ease. Small screen size and lights from the screen appeared to issue students’ eye irritation. Recommendation thus was offered particularly regarding further curriculum development that integrate online reading activity in a reading course.
ENHANCING EFL IN-SERVICE TEACHERS’ TEACHING SKILL THROUGH THE ROLE OF VIDEO-BASED REFLECTIONS
Authors: Zainuddin Zainuddin , Antoro Sunu Dwi , Mulyono Herri , Solihati Nani , Rosalina Rosalina , Ferawati Ferawati
Published: June 2023

The essential purpose of the research was to examine EFL in-service teachers’ perceptions after watching their teaching video recording. This research attempted to explore more insight of the video-based reflections roles focusing on teacher development. The research applied a qualitative design with eight EFL in-service teachers as participants. The data were conducted through semi-structured interviews, journal reflective, and video recording. All these data were then analyzed using thematic analysis. The result demonstrates that video-based reflection is an accomplished way to gain self-evaluation. These in-service teachers have gained new views, and have chances to analyze both deficiencies and potencies using video-based reflections in their teaching experiences. Conclusively, video-based reflections can promote teachers’ professional development.
THE TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ABOUT CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES
Authors: Yamin Moh. , Setiawan Slamet , Anam Syafi’ul , Retnaningdyah Pratiwi
Published: June 2023

In the current situation in which all teachers are required to participate in contextual teaching fulfilling the world dynamics and students’ need in learning, it is important to follow the dynamic of contemporary ELT methodologies. The teacher’s ability in reading, learning, interpreting, and implementing the current contemporary ELT is the must; critical thinking skills are needed so that they can be the ones taking part in this study. Critical thinking skills are not only viewed as the framework of thinking but also as the framework to increase teachers’ capacity in enlarging their views about contemporary ELT methodologies. This study aimed at presenting the new perspectives concerning contemporary ELT methodologies for non-English speaking countries through critical thinking. This research was conducted qualitatively in which the data collection was through distributing questionnaires to five lecturers aiming to ask for their perspectives about English Language Teaching Methodologies through Critical Thinking. The analysis was content analysis. The findings stated that teacher’s knowledge about contemporary ELT methodologies is needed as the basic knowledge; teachers’ motivation in learning the contemporary ELT methodologies through critical thinking skills are strengthened; and teachers’ ability in identifying and analyzing the contemporary ELT Methodologies is sharpened through critical thinking skills.
DEVELOPING ELT MATERIALS-ICT BASED AMID COVID-19
Authors: Muthmainnah Muthmainnah , Riswanto Riswanto , Santiana Santiana , Fadhillah Nurul , Apriani Eka , Syafryadin Syafryadin
Published: June 2023

This study investigates the analysis of the needs of EFL students in using ICT as an ELT tool and material. This quantitative study involved 162 students drawn from twelve study programs: department of mathematics, department of Indonesian language, department of agriculture, department of agrotechnology, department of agribusiness, department of informatics engineering, department of information systems, department of communication Science, Department of Communication Science, department of State administration, department of health and society, department of Islamic economics at Universitas Al Asyariah Mandar. In this study, we will see how the development of modern information and communication technology (ICT) as tools and materials used in the classroom to help students learn English 1. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to examine what the needs and wants are and their shortcomings. Data has been collected and analyzed using a hybrid approach with questionnaires and interviews. This study found that most of the participants found it useful to integrate social media such as Youtube based as material, WhatsApp to communicate, and they recommended maximizing the use of Google technology (e-dictionary), Duolingo application, Rosetta Stone, Daily Learn English, and ELT in a virtual classroom in the middle COVID-19. Students were selected using a selective random sampling technique. The findings reveal that the genre approach media and technology is used to developing ICT as an English foreign language resource in higher education teaching are recommended by the findings of this study.
THE EFFECT OF MOBILE LEARNING-BASED TEAM GAME TOURNAMENT LEARNING MODEL ON RECOUNT TEXT WRITING ABILITY: THE ROLE OF LEARNING STYLE AS VARIABLE MODERATION
Authors: Haryono Purwo , Tukiyo Tukiyo
Published: June 2023

The aim of this study is to use quantitative research methods and causality models to investigate the proposed hypothesis of the mobile learning-based team game tournament learning model effect on the recount text writing ability: The Role of Learning Style as a Moderating Variable. The participants in this study are pupils from Kartasura's Al-Islam Junior High School. This study's sample consisted of 100 students chosen using a basic random selection procedure. SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) is the analytical technique employed, and it is controlled by Smart PLS application. The results show that the Team Game Tournament learning model had a substantial beneficial effect on the capacity to write recount text, and the learning style had a significant positive influence on the students' ability to write recount text. In addition, to improve the learning model for the team game tournament's recount text writing abilities, it's important to consider the learning style of each participant.
CAN TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED FLIPPED LEARNING INSTILL CHARACTER EDUCATION? INDONESIAN UNDERGRADUATE EFL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS
Authors: Triarisanti Risa , Lubis Arif Husein , Ansas Velayeti Nurfitriana
Published: June 2023

The advantages of incorporating technology-enhanced flipped learning in English classrooms are nothing new. However, the impact of incorporating the learning method on the occurrence and decline of students’ characters has not much been revealed. This study aims to fill the void by exploring the students’ perceptions of whether flipped learning and the use of technology in learning English can instill character education. Eighty-four (n=84) Indonesian undergraduate EFL students participated in this study. A 22-item questionnaire with a checklist and open-ended types was filled out after the students completed a 16-week course. While percentages were obtained from the checklist responses, codes and categories were generated from the open-ended responses. The results revealed that flipped learning could instill character values of responsibility, independence, and curiosity. The in-class group discussion was considered as the most contributing activity to the instillment of character values. Character values of religiosity, patriotism, and nationalism were less occurred among the students. Furthermore, the use of ICT-based learning media such as YouTube, WhatsApp, the Internet, and mobile phone could instill character values of independence, creativity, teamwork, activeness, and criticality. However, few students perceived that such learning media could influence them to commit cheating or become less concentrated during group discussion. This study emphasizes the teacher’s roles in designing learning activities oriented to developing the students’ English language skills and character.
TEACHERS’ READING HABITS AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE STUDENTS’ LITERACY
Authors: Neno Hesni , Emanuel Ulu , Yulita Delti
Published: June 2023

This article is intended to show the importance of teachers’ reading habits to develop students’ literacy effectively. It is shown that the lack of teachers’ reading habits causing the deficiencies and lack of opportunity for students’ quality in EFL literacy. This study used mixed method approach and the data were collected through questionnaire, interview, reading test, and observation. The participants in this study were 6 teachers and 120 students from 6 schools. The result showed that teachers’ reading habits and affective states in EFL reading were in medium level and students’ literacy were in low level. It also exposed that teachers faced many reading problems and challenges throughout the years they studied English. There is a tendency that teachers’ deficiencies on their reading habits is from their perception about EFL reading that still focus on translating the words into their first language rather than critically involved with the main ideas in the text. The result concludes that teachers’ lack of reading habits had caused the lack opportunity of their students’ quality literacy instruction in the classroom. This lack of instruction caused the students are thriving and struggling as EFL readers who do not achieve proficiency, fluency, or comprehension. Moreover, there are also many factors that affect reading habits such as socio-economic background. Parents’ role and the development of technology that changes the medium of reading.
CREATIVE WRITING AND INNOVATIVE PROCESS OF BEOWULF VIRTUAL DRAMA UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Authors: Karwandi Karwandi , Inderawati Rita , Sitinjak Margaretha Dinar
Published: June 2023

Pandemic Covid-19 forced education sector to have no more face-to-face classes since 2020. Unluckily, students from drama classes no longer performed on the stage even though they have well-prepared for the performance. This article highlighted four main problems: 1) How creative were students in writing drama script for virtual drama performance? 2) What were innovative processes created by the students for virtual drama performance? 3) What were the problem faced by the students in writing drama script and performing virtual drama performance? and 4) How were the lecturers’ role for the students in writing drama script and performing virtual drama performance? To answer these questions, the study employed online observation, interview, and documentation to dig up the research questions. The result of the study showed that by using documented-limited creative writing, most of the students were able in creating the drama script collaboratively and they utilized Zoom platform and Canva application through these preliminary investigation, detailed investigation, development, testing and validation, and full production processes. As a whole, the students were creative and innovative during the process of virtual drama performance and it could make the process of teaching and learning are worthwhile because lecturers and students had collaborated very well.
‘WE ALL ARE PERFECTLY IMPERFECT’: AN INTERPERSONAL METAFUNCTION OF MUNIBA MAZARI’S SPEECH IN A CASE ON SYSTEMIC FUNCTIONAL LINGUISTICS
Authors: Simanjuntak Narambean , Simaremare Rodia Mestina , Saputra Nanda , Ngongo Magdalena , Herman Herman
Published: June 2023

This study aims to find out the elements of the interpersonal function used in Muniba Mazari's speech and to find out the most dominant elements of interpersonal function. The source of data takes from a video of Muniba Mazari's speech that was examined by the researcher. The data of this research are clauses that have an element of interpersonal function spoken by Muniba Mazari’s speech. The instrument of data collection used is documentation in the form of video recording, and for technique of data collection is documentation method. To analyze the data involves four steps namely: data collection, data condensation, data display, and the last conclusion drawing. Based on the result findings of this research, the frequency of the subject 231 (25,41%), finite 173 (19,03%), while residue elements predicator 204 (22,44%), complement 189 (20,79%), circumtantial adjunct 40 (4,40%), conjunctive adjunct 32 (3,53%), comment adjunct 25 (2,75%), and the last mood adjunct 15 (1,65%). The result showed the most dominant element interpersonal function structure used in Muniba Mazari’s speech is subject with the total percentage is 25,41%. Based on the results it can be concluded that this research can be used as insight and useful as a model to discuss interpersonal functions in a speech. And the researcher hopes that readers can increase their knowledge when conducted analyzing interpersonal functions in a speech because it is very important to know the meaning of each clause conveyed.
FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS’ FAILURES DUE TO ANXIETY IN LEARNING ENGLISH
Authors: Naibaho Lamhot
Published: June 2023

Abstract: This study aims to determine the factors affecting students' failures due to anxiety in learning English. It was conducted at Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta, within three months. This study was a descriptive qualitative study with a survey design. The study's respondents consisted of 98 from three parallel classes at UKI. The sampling method in this study uses the cluster sampling method. In this study, a set of questionnaires was used to collect the data. It is used to measure English language anxiety. It has three constructs: communication anxiety, fear of negative assessment, and anxiety in exams, and the English learning anxiety has four constructs: personal reason, teacher attitude, test situation, and teaching procedure. The finding of this study is that English language learners have moderately high speaking skills anxiety and that the level of English language anxiety of English language learners at UKI as a whole in the two English language skills, namely listening and speaking skills, reached a medium-high level. Then it is concluded that teachers emphasize compelling and diverse strategies and techniques of teaching English for English language skills, namely listening and speaking skills, to help reduce anxiety among students applying English.
NOVICE STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCE OF TAKING TOEIC PREPARATION CLASS: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL CASE STUDY
Authors: Rahayu Nurti , Hamied Fuad Abdul , Sukyadi Didi , Yusuf Fazri Nur
Published: June 2023

This study aims to investigate how novice non-English department students in Indonesia describe their lived experiences of EFL learning in a TOEIC preparation class. The study included eighteen novice students from one vocational higher education in Jakarta who enrolled in a TOEIC preparation class using purposive sampling. Prior to the course, the participants took prediction tests, and their scores fell to the novice learners, and they were required to take a forty-hour preparation class. The participants have taken part in forty-hour TOEIC preparation classes. The primary source of data was semi-structured, in-depth phenomenological interviews. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. According to the findings, several themes were elaborated. The findings uncovered what students gained and learned from the class, their learning difficulties, their learning strategies, and their plan to improve their English. In this study, the themes were broken down into several sub-themes to better elaborate on the participant's lived experiences and how they made meaning of their experiences. The findings strongly suggest policymakers such as EFL teachers, program and curriculum developers, and other stakeholders pay more attention to the students' voices stating that EFL learning goes to a unique and complex process. Thus, successful English learning cannot be achieved unless their needs and voices are taken into consideration.
INVESTIGATING THE SUNDANESE TRADITIONAL CUISINE PROPER NAMES THROUGH COGNITIVE LINGUISTIC STUDY FOR SUNDANESE LANGUAGE LEARNING
Authors: Citraresmana Elvi , Susilawati Lusi , Hermandra Hermandra
Published: June 2023

This research investigated the Sundanese traditional cuisine proper names. The purpose of this research is to find out how Sundanese people name their food through the mental lexicon that appeared in the Sundanese traditional cuisine proper name. The proper cuisine names are collected from Sukabumi, Garut, and Bandung restaurants. The research method applied is a qualitative one. Through a Cognitive Linguistic study, the researchers investigated the phonological sounds and morphological processes that appeared in the Sundanese cuisine proper names. The research revealed that the two and three-vowel sound combinations appear in the proper Sundanese food names through conceptualization in cognitive linguistics. Furthermore, the acronym also happens in this food’s proper names, considering the sound that could produce the exciting names. The research results show that names from the Javanese region experience changes. Sundanese people add the morpheme into the first syllables since Sundanese people are not familiar with two syllables. To conclude, Sundanese people name their food based on how the body reacts to a specification. The form of Sundanese food’s proper name comes from the vowel sounds, which experience a morphemic process—the vocal sounds result in the rhyme. The consonant also tends to form a conceptual meaning that needs further discussion. The resulting research is also beneficial for learning the Sundanese language.
THE CORRELATION OF TEXT, CO-TEXT, AND CONTEXT IN THE SOLO POS DAILY NEWSPAPER EDITION 2021
Authors: Budiyono Sri , Pranawa Erry , Santoso Gunawan Budi
Published: June 2023

This study aims to describe how are the results of the correlation analysis of text, co-text, and context in the Solo Pos Daily Newspaper, 2021 edition; whether the correlation of text, context, and context in the 2021 edition of the Solo Pos daily newspaper is cohesive and coherent. This study used descriptive qualitative method. The object of this research is the correlation of text, context, and context in the 2021 edition of the Solo Pos Daily Newspaper. This study used descriptive qualitative analysis The results of the study show that in general (almost all) of the discourses in the 2021 edition of the Solo Pos Daily Newspaper, the structure has paid attention to the relationship between sentences so that they can establish linkages and coherence between these sentences. Meanwhile, in terms of form, it can be called a complete discourse. There is only one data that happens to be the way to understand it must look at the sentence before and after it. In short, all sentence structures presented in the Solo Pos Daily newspaper are grammatical, in the sense that they are grammatically arranged. The order of the language and the pattern of the arrangement is correct, it is in accordance with the grammar so that it can be concluded that the grammar is correct.
INTERACTIVE METADISCOURSE MARKERS IN INDONESIAN EFL STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC WRITING
Authors: Pasaribu Arsen Nahum , Pasaribu Tiara K , Sinambela Erika , Manullang Vitri Rosalina
Published: June 2023

The research on metadiscourse markers investigation in academic texts has grown very rapidly in the last decade. However, research on interactive metadiscourse markers on EFL students' academic writing is still relatively underexplored. Therefore, this study aims to reveal how the competence of EFL students in the use of interactive metadiscourse in academic writing by comparing two groups of students with different grades, third-semester students and fifth-semester students. The research design is a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. A total of 40 students were participating in this research and divided into two groups. Each group consists of 20 students. They were assigned to write a minimum-250-word essay about the importance of English mastery in the disrupted era of 4.0. Around 818 interactive markers were identified in the student’s essay texts. The results reveal that the use of interactive discourse markers in the students' writing was considered still low in quantity. The transition markers were the most dominant found in the text, followed by frame markers, code gloss, endophoric markers, and evidential respectively. Moreover, the students in the fifth semester perform slightly better than their third-semester counterparts at using the interactive metadiscourse markers. However, most of the students in both groups still encountered difficulties to employ the interactive markers in their writing. The lack of practice and the student's native language practice might have contributed to the low quality of the student's writing.
PRACTICE ASSESSMENT OF ENGLISH TEACHERS IN STATE MADRASAH SCHOOL IN MATARAM CITY
Authors: Pauzan Pauzan , Ribahan Ribahan
Published: June 2023

This study aims to describe the assessment practices carried out by English teachers of state madrasah schools in Mataram City at the stages of planning, implementation, supervision, and recording. In this descriptive study, the researcher used qualitative and quantitative descriptive approaches. A total of 18 teachers from both state MTS and MA in the city of Mataram participated in the study. The data collection technique used a questionnaire in the form of a google form containing a number of statements related to the assessment practice at the four stages of the assessment with the answer format using a Likert scale with a range of answers strongly disagree, disagree, not sure, agree, and strongly agree. The data were the results of the average calculation of each item was analyzed descriptively. The results of the study showed that (1) teachers were not sure to ask for parental approval before the assessment was carried out, (2) teachers agreed that the assessment was carried out within a certain time, according to the situation and conditions and accompanied by feedback, (3) teachers felt hesitant to share the findings of the assessment with fellow teachers and the involvement of parents in the assessment process, and (4) the teacher felt aware and responsible for recording or documenting the results of the assessment that were carried out. Thus, assessment is an important part that cannot be separated from learning activities and teachers are expected to keep conducting assessments.
EVALUATION OF CONTEXTUAL CLUES: EFL PROFICIENCY IN READING COMPREHENSION
Authors: Stevani Margaret , Prayuda Meikardo Samuel , Sari Dyan Wulan , Marianus Sumarlin Mangandar , Tarigan Karisma Erikson
Published: June 2023

The present research evaluated EFL perspectives about contextual clues in reading comprehension at different proficiency levels. The data analysis using qualitative descriptions with frequencies and percentages was employed for 38 intermediate-level students and 25 advanced-level students in the university level through teaching contextual clues in reading comprehension with an experimental design. The results proved that students' proficiency in reading ability could be demonstrated by their use of idiomatic expressions, indirect language, direct language, series of words, comparison, synonym, tone, situation, mood, reference, restatement, preposition, cause-effect, modification, and example. Advanced students with a high level of vocabulary, grammar, and decoding skills were better able to utilize many contextual clues than intermediate students. Thus, reading ability was strongly correlated with the ability to infer word meaning from contextual clues.
THE UTILIZATION OF THE QUIZIZZ APPLICATION TO ENGLISH SUBJECT AT SMKN 14, JAKARTA PUSAT
Authors: Aryani Rita , Hasan Farah Soraya Djamal , Siahaan Leroy Holman
Published: June 2023

The era of disruption is hitting various fields, including education. This was accelerated by the emergence of a global pandemic that forced all societies to adapt to new habits, including the distance learning process. Innovations and creations are conducted to find the best alternative in the new standard era. Assessment is one thing that is essential to the educational process. Various ways and methods have been developed for conducting learning assessments. One of the web-based applications that can be used is Quizizz. This study aims to see and analyze the application of Quizizz to English subjects as an alternative to distance learning assessment. The data were collected by using a questionnaire, interview, observation, and document review. The participants of this study were the teachers of English, the vice-principal of facility and infrastructure, and the students. The findings of this study showed that the teachers of English at vocational high schools at SMKN 14 used hardware such as a projector, laptop, speaker, headset, and smartphone, while software such as the internet, dictionary application, e-book, Microsoft office, and browsing application. The teachers used discovery learning to utilize ICT in the syntax of the learning model. The background of the research was at SMKN 14 Jakarta. This study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data analysis was performed using the triangulation technique. The results showed increased students' enthusiasm for using Quizizz as an alternative assessment of English subjects at school.