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Local culture-based picture storybooks for teaching English for young learners
Authors: Ratminingsih Ni Made , Budasi I Gede
Published: January 2018

This paper reports the theoretical perspectives underlying the development of local culture-based picture storybooks for teaching English for young learners. It is a library research which derives from three main sources, journal articles, reference books, and internet articles. Local culture-based picture storybooks are kinds of printed materials which basically contain stories adapted from local culture stories accompanied with visualization in the forms of pictures telling the characters and the settings to help young learners easily understand the stories. They are developed considering the good criteria of storybooks [1, 2]. The benefits of its development are (1) to improve reading skill of young learners, (2) to build children English literacy through listening to the story read by the teachers and communicating interactively with them through dialogic reading, (3) create a fun learning atmosphere which enhances motivation and participation to take part in understanding and using the language, and (4) to preserve local culture. The books are developed using a combination of model [3, 4] which has 5 main steps namely need analysis, developing product, expert validation, and quality assessment by experts and users (teachers), and main product revision.
Literacy And Reward: Teachers’ Effort To Build Children Reading Habit
Authors: Helena Arisandi Komang Widia , Padmadewi Ni Nyoman , Artini Luh Putu
Published: January 2018

Children at early levels of primary school require appropriate guidance in their initial reading skill. They need to be trained on how reading becomes an enjoyable routine activity. This study aimed at describing teachers’ effort to build children reading habit. This study employed a qualitative descriptive study and conducted at North Bali Bilingual School Bali. The data were collected through observations and interview. The findings of the study showed that there were several activities conducted by the teacher as efforts to build children reading habit. In terms of building students’ reading habit, the teacher used (1) Point-written in Reading Rocket Chart (PRRC), (2) Chip (white, yellow, green) for appreciating good behaviour in reading and using English, (3) Certificate, (4) Class Reward, and (5) Free Play Time. With these efforts, it is evident that the students’ literacy improves and they exhibited great enthusiasm in their reading and studying literacy in the classroom.
The Equating of Battery Test Packages of Mathematics National Examination 2013-2016
Authors: Kartowagiran Badrun , Munadi Sudji , Retnawati Heri , Apino Ezi
Published: January 2018

When a test implements several test instruments, there is an assurance that the test instruments that will be implemented are equal and this equality is an urgent matter. Therefore, this study aimed at confirming the equality of the test instruments that had been implemented in Mathematics National Examinations (MNE) 2013-2016. This study was conducted using quantitative approach. The data were gathered using students’ response documentation technique and MNE test instruments; the test instruments were drawn from the packages that had been administered to the national examinations for junior high school students in the Province of Yogyakarta Special Region. The data were analyzed by using the stages of item parameter estimation, designing the equating equation, equating through concordance model, drawing the test characteristics curve, and interpretation. The results of the analysis showed that the instruments that have been administered are almost equal, both from one package to another and from one year to another, with the standards of test instrument 2013.
Teacher Pedagogic Competency and National Examination Result at Elementary School
Authors: Suarmika Putu Eka
Published: January 2018

This study aims to determine the relationship of teacher pedagogic competence to the national science exam results in elementary schools in the district Gerokgak. The population in this research is all the sixth grade teachers in gerokgak sub district and the sample in this research is 29 teachers. Instrument in this research using pedagogic competence questionnaire and the value of national examination result of academic year 2016/2017. The research method used is ex post facto while the data analysis using correlation analysis with the help of SPSS 16. Based on data analysis, it is found that the pedagogic competence relationship of teacher to the result of national science test shows the correlation of being with kofesien rho= 0.47. While the pedagogical competence of teachers contributes as much as 22.09% to the national science exam results, and 67,91% is influenced by other variables not implemented in this study. Pedagogical competence is primarily concerned with the level of understanding of learners, instructional design, and implementation of learning the diagnosis, evaluation of learning, the development of learners has provided significant support in the form of professional pedagogical teaching
Competency test for selecting majors to produce competitive vocational graduates in industry
Authors: Jiwa Permana Agus Aan , Kertiasih Ni Ketut , Suranata Kadek
Published: January 2018

President of Indonesia, Jokowi reoriented vocational school graduate toward demand driven graduates that is graduates who have certificate and skill required by industry. The initial stage of the new student on vocational school is choosing a major. At first step, students often confuse in choosing the majors they want. The mistake of choosing a department will be a set beck to the motivation of learning and skill, later will impade students future career. Thus competence test is needed to helping them in choosing the majors according to their competence. The solution to this problem is to conduct online competency tests for new students. The Results of research with 60 responden, 78% corresponds stated that the majors they were in match with their interests. Then the remaining 22% did not match. But the result of the competency assessment of students in match with the majors of is 40% and 60% of students need counseling for selection majors.
The primary school teachers’ competence in implementing the 2013 curriculum
Authors: Maba Wayan , Mantra Ida Bagus Nyoman
Published: January 2018

This study was conducted to analyze the competence of primary school teachers in implementing the 2013 curriculum. The 2013 curriculum has been implemented in almost all schools and there are still many unsuccessful implementations in several Indonesian schools. Therefore it is important to study the teachers’ competence in implementing the 2013 curriculum. A qualitative research design was carried out in this study by utilizing argumentative descriptive analysis. The data was collected by carrying out in depth interviews to the primary schools teachers who were selected by random sampling techniques. The results of this study indicated that primary school teachers have insufficient competence in implementing the 2013 curriculum especially in designing lesson plan, lesson plan implementation and assessment practices. Consequently, it is recommended that further intensive training and focus group discussion should be held to improve the teachers’ competence in implementing the 2013 curriculum.
Inclusive Education for Students with Disability
Authors: Imaniah Ikhfi , Fitria Nurul
Published: January 2018

This paper identifies and discusses major issues and trends in special education in Indonesia, including implications of trends for the future developments. Trends are discussed for the following areas: (1) inclusion and integration, issues will remain unresolved in the near future; (2) early childhood and postsecondary education with disability students, special education will be viewed as lifespan schooling; (3) transitions and life skills, these will receive greater emphasis; and (4) consultation and collaboration, more emphasis but problems remain. Moreover, the participant of the study in this paper was an autism student of twelve years old who lived at Maguwoharjo, Yogyakarta. This study was qualitative with case study as an approach of the research. The researchers conclude the autism that has good academic, communication and emotional skill are able to go to integrated school accompanied by guidance teacher. But in practice, inclusive education in Indonesia is inseparable from stakeholders ranging from government and institutions such as schools, educators, school environment, community and parents to support the goal of inclusive education itself. Adequate infrastructure also needs to be given to the school that organizes inclusive education for an efficient and effective students understanding learning-oriented of inclusive education. In short, every child has the same opportunity in education, yet for special education which is aimed at student with special educational needs.
Research Based Learning (RBL): How to Improve Critical Thinking Skills?
Authors: Saptuti Susiani Tri , Salimi Moh , Hidayah Ratna
Published: January 2018

Critical thinking is a part of the 21th century necessary skills trained to future teachers. Research-based learning (RBL) presents as an alternative learning model that can develop the critical thinking skills. This study aims at describing the effect of the implementation of the research-based Learning (RBL) to develop future teachers’ critical thinking skills. Qualitative approach was used in this classroom research. The participants in this study consisted of 106 future teachers. Data were collected using observation and test. The results of the research indicate that the implementation research-based learning (RBL) can develop critical thinking skills. It is proved by the fact that the students were able to show their interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference and explanation abilities. Meanwhile, aspect of self- regulation ability has not yet been able to be found. This research were used to make more sure previous research that implementation of the RBL can improve the quality learning process and make positive changes for the students in the intellectual and emotional. This research provides a different learning experience which can develop critical thinking skill.
Vocational Aptitude Test
Authors: Candiasa I Made , Natajaya Nyoman , Widiartini Ketut
Published: January 2018

Test for measuring vocational aptitude has been formulated and validated. There are three main constructs involved in vocational aptitude test, which are individual characteristics, activities that are likely to be selected, and professions that tend to be idolized. Individual characteristics indicate the individuals talents, whereas the activity that tends to be chosen leads to student interest in the activity, and the intended profession gives clues about the capability of themselves to pursue the profession. Content validity test with Lawse technique yields content validity ratio (CVR) for all items are in the range 0.82-0.94 and content validity index (CVI) = 0.88. The construct validity test yields comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.918 and chi square coefficient (χ2) = 5.85 with significance (p) = 0.002. These findings indicate that the test is valid either by content or construct. Furthermore, the reliability test with Alpha Cronbach found the alpha coefficient (α) = 0.82. Finally, it can be concluded that vocational aptitude test can be utilized for early identification of student vocational aptitude. The hope, the test can help students to choose the appropriate vocational school, in order to obtain the better learning outcomes.
The Implementation Of Character Education Values In Integrated Physical Education Subject In Elementary School
Authors: Suherman Ayi
Published: January 2018

The issue of this research emphasizes on the implementation of character building values through physical education learning in elementary school. The effort in developing this character building practice is essential to be done in order to tackle moral and character crises, which already occur in both individual and collective levels reflected in educational institution from elementary school to higher education. Hence, to form culture and national character, educational program and process are inseparable from environmental factor including the values of society, culture, and humanity. Physical education subject that is based on 2013 Curriculum has significant difference compared to the previous physical education subject. This is due to the fact that integrated physical education has its own uniqueness in terms of planning, systematic implementation, and instructional medium. This research aims at producing guidance in implementing character values integrated in physical education in elementary school. The method used in this research is research and development (R&D) method, which includes preliminary research, model designing, limited trial, and extensive trial, as well as validation and dissemination. The findings of the research show that character values can be implemented in physical education in elementary schools in Sumedang Regency.
Communication strategies of English native speaker teacher in the teaching and learning process in a kindergarten
Authors: Mestriani Ni Made , Seken I Ketut , Adi Jaya Putra I Nyoman
Published: January 2018

In Dyatmika Kindergarten, the students came from different cultural backgrounds and nations. They were taught by English native speaker teacher in English sessions. The students sometimes might understand the intention of the teacher; however, sometimes they might not understand at all. Therefore, the teacher should know how they communicate with the students to avoid misunderstanding. This study aimed at identifying, describing and explaining communication strategies used by English native speaker teacher at Dyatmika Kindergarten during English sessions of the teaching and learning process. This study used descriptive qualitative design, and the data collected through observation and interview. The data were analyzed using taxonomy of communication strategies by Dornyei and Scott (1995). The result indicated there were thirteen communication strategies used by the English native speaker teacher in teaching and learning process. The use of communication strategies by English native speaker teacher was expected to inspire other teachers inside and outside Dyatmika Kindergarten when they communicate with students and make the students understand the message conveyed by the teachers.
Teaching English Pronunciation of Suprasegmental Features on Students of English Education
Authors: Ahmad Yousef Bani
Published: January 2018

The objective of this research is to know the technique and activity in teaching English pronunciation on suprasegmental features (intonation and stress). This research uses qualitative approach with descriptive method. The subject of this research is 6 students from English education department. Technique of collecting data by doing observation, interview and documentation. The results showed In teaching English pronunciation for suprasegmental features is very concerned about the how to teach students, give materials and do exercises. There are some materials that are taught to improve students' ability in stress words of English sentences. Students learnt combination of words adjectives and nouns are generally stressed is in the first, students are taught about the prefix, learnt about words with suffixes and students were also given exercise with compound words. Furthermore, in teaching intonation, students are also given understanding and practicing the reading text, analyzing and pronouncing the English word in accordance with the correct intonation. The impact, students understand how to use rising and falling intonation.
The Attitude of socio-harmony and Local Wisdom: an Indicator of the Development of Social Tolerance of High School Students
Authors: Adi Wijaya Deni , Djono  , Ediyono dan Suryo
Published: January 2018

This article discusses the dilematis aspect about the shift in traditional values-based local wisdom about the ecological aspects. Close to the learning in school emphasized the sides of cognitive ability and do not offset the granting of traditional values education. The purpose of this article is to promote tolerance of students to be more sensitive to the surroundings so as not to become individualists. Research results at the high school level, students are not given the attitude of socio-harmony in the form of tolerance. The purpose of this article is to enhance social tolerance that can deliver value to prevent the behavior concept asocial.
Character education based on six value system
Authors: Abduloh
Published: January 2018

Humans are social beings who mutually cooperate and interact with each other that have an impact on the changes and dynamics of a complex life, both individually and in groups that may be able to uphold the value and dignity and vice versa, it can be influenced by individual and group characteristics in living his life. The purpose of this study is to describe the application and outcome of character education based on six value systems. This study applied descriptive method with literature review analysis. The results of the analysis show that the character of education based on the six value systems can be applied in various levels of education from basic education to higher education and educational outcomes can have the characteristics of value for use, or benefits for the life of the community worthy both materially and spiritually that can solve the problem, Improvement and change of valuable moral, mental, and spiritual skills.
Project-based learning and writing skill in EFL: are they related?
Authors: Praba̕ Luh Tiwika , Artini Luh Putu , Ramendra Dewa Putu
Published: January 2018

This study aimed at investigating the effect of Project-Based Learning on students’ writing skill of grade 9 at SMPN 3 Kuta Selatan. This study employed embedded mixed method design, in which the quantitative data were considered as the main data. The data were collected through guided interview, observation, and writing test. Paired sample t-test was used for the quantitative data analysis. The result showed that Project-Based Learning has significant effect on students’ English writing skill (sig. = .000 < α = .05). Project-Based Learning also revealed potentially promotes students’ critical thinking, communication, and creativity through collaborative work. In general, it can be concluded that Project-Based Learning significantly improves junior high school students’ writing skill in English as a Foreign Language.
Does Educational Disaster Mitigation Need To Be Introduced In School?
Authors: Kastolani Wanjat , Mainaki Revi
Published: January 2018

Indonesia is an archipelagic country in subduction of three global plates namely Eurasia, Pacific and Indo-Australia. Make it has many active volcanoes and mountain morphology that are prone to earthquakes, tsunamis and landslides. In astronomical location Indonesia is a country in tropical latitude with high rainfall and irradiation. Makes it vulnerable to atmospheric and hydrosphere disasters such as drought, tropical storms and floods. Also has multicultural population that makes it vulnerable to social conflict. Various factors indicate that Indonesia is a country prone to various disasters. Need disaster mitigation socialization efforts early on. This study describe the need to introduce disaster mitigation education as one of the efforts of disaster risk reduction in schools to students. This study uses literature study method by collecting various written references from books and publications of research results. Use descriftive analysis tecnique for process data. The results show that disaster mitigation education needs to be introduced at the level of schooling in Indonesia. As one of the efforts to prepare the people of Indonesia disaster preparedness. Disaster mitigation education should be included in the curriculum of education, especially on subjects that have a correlation therein.
Task-based Language Teaching and Text Types in Teaching Writing Using Communicative Approach
Authors: Riyana Sari Ni Nyoman , Komang Tantra Dewa , Hery Santosa Made
Published: January 2018

One of the most important language competencies in teaching learning process is writing. The present study focused on investigating the effect of communicative approach with task-based language teaching and communicative approach on the students’ writing competency at SMP N 2 Kediri viewed from text types(i.e. descriptive, recount, and narrative). To analyze the data, the design of the experimental study was posttest-only comparison groups by involving 60 students that were selected as the sample of the study through cluster random design. The sample’s post tests were assessed by using analytical scoring rubric. The data were then analyzed by using One-way ANOVA and the post hoc test was done by computing Multiple Comparison using Tukey HSD Test. The result showed that there was significant difference of the effect of communicative approach with task-based language teaching and communicative approach on the students’ writing competency. These findings are expected to give contribution in teaching English, particularly writing.
Politeness strategy preference of male and female teachers in classroom interaction during English classes
Authors: I Gusti Ayu Agung Yuni Lestari , Ketut Seken , I Nyoman Adi Jaya Putra
Published: January 2018

Politeness is the use of right word or phrase in the proper context, which is determined by the rules that are prevalent in society. This study aimed to identify the politeness strategies used by male and female teachers; and analyze the differences in terms of strategies used by teachers. This study was designed in the form of qualitative research. The data were taken from observed interactions between teachers and students during English classes and interviewed the teachers of SMPN 2 Abiansemal. The obtained data were in form of utterances produced in teaching learning process during English classes. The utterances were identified and analyzed descriptively by using [9]’s theory in order to know the politeness strategy used by male and female teachers. The result of this study showed that male and female teacher implied four types of politeness strategies, namely; bald on record, positive politeness, negative politeness, off-record; male and female teachers were different on strategy preference depended on context and situation.
Some Effects of Explicit Grammar Instruction and Syntactic Priming on Students’ Written Language Production
Authors: Rahman Muhammad Asfah , Asfah Indrawaty
Published: January 2018

Structural or syntactic priming is a phenomenon in which prior exposure to specific language structures either facilitates or interferes with a learner’s subsequent language production [1]. Exposure to English structures through explicit instruction is reported to have inconclusive results. [2] reported that explicit and implicit grammar instruction ends up with automatization. This study reexamines the effect of syntactic priming and explicit grammar instruction on students’ writing. Specific grammatical features frequently appeared on TOEFL (Written Expression Section) test were intensively practiced and then the students took a test whose items were specifically collected from TOEFL practice tests. Finally, the students were assigned to write a short essay. Sentences with similar structures which the students had been exposed to were extracted from the students’ essays. Out of 40 test items, only 59.86% in average could be answered correctly, and all of the grammatical features to which the students were previously exposed were contained in their essays. However, in average only eight out of 18 sentences were grammatically constructed. It can be concluded that although priming method with explicit instruction leads the students to use similar syntactic features in their writing, it seems to have little impact on students’ grammatical knowledge for immediate use in written language production.
The Use of Mobile Phone in English Language Lesson: A Shift from Teacher-Centred to Student-Centred through Mobile Learning
Authors: Kurniawan Mozes
Published: January 2018

Most area of life requires changes. One of the things changes from time to time is learning method or strategy. In educational sector, especially in Teaching English to Speaker of Other Language (TESOL), teachers are demanded to have creative and innovative ways to teach language other than their own mother tongue in order to maintain pupils’ interest, creativity and learning outcomes. One alternative way to teach English is by integrating technology particularly mobile phone. However, there still questions on what is going on if teachers allow student to access mobile phone during class and how it can be done. This study aims to enrich teachers’ knowledge and broaden the paradigm of using mobile learning method serving the digital native generation in TESOL. A reflective analysis was done in collaboration with literature support to provide a clear image of mobile learning done in English class at a particular study program of Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana, Indonesia. The result showed that students’ need a transformation of teaching learning process, students can be engaged more actively on learning by using mobile phone and some possible activities are proposed for supporting student-centred instruction.
Development of e-learning for English class
Authors: Agustina Noni , Budhisantosa Nugroho
Published: January 2018

In the twenty first century, teachers are required to have a digital literacy skill. They must be able to integrate technology in learning process. It was already conducted by a teacher in one of public junior high schools in Jakarta. She searched the materials from the internet but she had a problem to adjust the learning materials to her students’ needs and characteristics. Therefore, this study was undertaken to explore deeply how to develop e-learning in English class based on her students’ needs and characteristics. This study employed research and development methodology. The participants were an English teacher and the first graders of junior high school. The result showed that this e-learning used PHP, Framework Bookstrap and MySQL. The e-learning also used Adobe Flash and Adobe Illustrator to make some animated videos. It consisted of listening, reading, and grammar which the topic focused on descriptive texts comprising some themes referring to 2013 curriculum. Those themes were people, animal, thing, place, and occupation. The development of e-learning deserved to be implemented after it was validated by the expert, evaluated by the teacher and tested to the students. It is expected to contribute as supplemental learning media in English learning process.
Incorporating Local Culture in English Teaching Material for Undergraduate Students
Authors: Wijaya Mahardika I Gusti Ngurah Agung
Published: January 2018

This paper discusses the incorporation of local cultural material in a teaching material developed for the students of the Hinduism Education Department of IHDN Denpasar. Teaching material plays an important part in teaching learning process, yet inappropriate teaching materials may become more harmful than useful. The unique nature of the HED students warranted the need for a tailor-made teaching material. The study found that the use of culturally familiar materials is beneficial for the students learning process. The result of the study also highlighted students’ needs and prior knowledge as the main factors to be considered when developing teaching material.
Evaluation on the use of animated narrative video in teaching narrative text
Authors: Soe’oed Rahmat , Rachmawaty Noor , Huzzin As’ari Mohamad
Published: January 2018

In the 21st century, our life is strongly affected by the information technology. Educational technology has been rapidly improved by the development of audiovisual tools. Teachers may choose a number of different types of resources for teaching purposes, including videos and movies. Therefore, this study is aimed at evaluating animated narrative videos from YouTube for the teaching narrative text and identifying potential factors which influence the quality of educational videos. The videos were examined by using assessment rubric to see the quality and suitability of animated narrative videos which might be used in the teaching narrative text. The rubric was adapted from Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Education: Evaluation and Selection of Learning Resources. It consists of four criteria, content, structure, instructional design, and technical design In addition, the study presents critical awareness of how these aspects can be interpreted to measure animated narrative videos and at the same time the engagement of the teachers in exploring animated narrative videos used in classroom.
Evaluation Of Career Guidance Program In Vocational High School
Authors: Martaningsih Sri Tutur
Published: January 2018

Career success is the achievement and self-actualization of the individual in his chosen career path. Understanding self-potentials and self-weaknesses, choice suitability, readiness and decisions, and understanding career development are expected to support individual career success. Facilitating the preparation of individual career development needs to be pursued for individual careers optimal development to benefit themselves and many others. Vocational high school students armed with relevant job competences, prepared for working after graduation. On the other hand, vocational high school graduates are still in their adolescent age with the development stage of search for identity, not yet thinking about career, so they needed more intensive career insight briefing through career guidance. Career guidance in vocational high school should be able to build students’ career readiness, and the maturity in their adolescent age which is relatively unstable in their socio-emotional.

This review of career guidance program evaluation is conducted qualitatively through surveys, interviews and leiterature studies to provide an overview of evaluation program and its relevance to the necessity. Understanding the quality, weaknesses, obstacles to service implementation, and potential utilization are expected to improve career guidance effectiveness services in vocational high school. An evaluation on the overall career guidance program, will provide feedback for ongoing improvement. Various evaluation models are available, it needs to be selected about the relevance to the career counseling program characteristics, so that evaluation feedback is more optimal.
The power of mindful learning in professional development course
Authors: Sonia Piscayanti Kadek
Published: January 2018

Mindful Learning has been widely used in education nowadays, due to its significant and valuable impacts towards learning. Mindful learning is an effective tool to enhance students’ awareness of learning, students’ engagement with the context of learning and students’ flexibility towards new ideas in learning. The three main characteristics of mindful learning above raise students’ motivation and ownership of learning. It is shaping the students new perspective and leading them to powerful impact of learning. This is a descriptive qualitative research on the use of mindful learning in Professional Development Course in English Education Department Ganesha University of Education. The subjects are 73 students of sixth semester in academic year 2016/2017. Mindful Learning is used as a powerful strategy to enhance the students’ achievement in learning. It is implemented through 16 meetings consisted of lectures, discussions, presentations and final projects. They are assessed by reflective journal, presentation notes, and final projects. At the end, the result showed that the power of mindful learning gives significant effect towards learning achievement. It showed that not only the mindful learning is effective for the learning but also productive in improving the students’ creativity and critical thinking.
Cooperatif Learning Models Simulation : From Abstract to Concrete
Authors: Agustini Ketut , Ariawan I Putu Wisna
Published: January 2018

This study aimed to develop a simulation of cooperative learning model that used students as prospective teachers in improving the quality of learning, especially for preparedness in the classroom of the microteaching learning. A wider range of outcomes can be used more widely by teachers and lecturers in order to improve the professionalism as educators. The method used is research and development (R&D), using Dick & Carey development model. To produce as expected, there are several steps that must be done through global research, among others, do steps (a) conduct in-depth theoretical study related to the simulation software that will be generated based on cooperative learning models to be developed , (b) formulate figure simulation software system is based on the results of theoretical study and (c) conduct a formative evaluation is done by content expert, design expert, and media expert to the validity of the simulation media, one to one student evaluation, small group evaluation and field trial evaluation. Simulation results showed that the Cooperative Learning Model can simulated three models by well. Student response through the simulation models is very positive by 60 % and 40% positive. The implication of this research result is that student of teacher candidate can apply cooperative learning model well when teaching real in training school hence student need to be given real simulation example how cooperative learning is implemented in class.
Making Progress in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) Lessons: An Indonesian Tertiary Context
Authors: Manafe Novriani Rabeka
Published: January 2018

This paper outlines an attempt to discover students’ progress in both content and language skill in a content and language integrated learning (CLIL) lessons at an Indonesia’s higher education context. This is a part of a research conducted at Faculty of Science and Technology of Nusa Cendana University in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Province. This study employs mixed method approach with 20 participants attending by taking pre-test and post-test as well as joining a focus group interview particularly for 6 students. The tests were aimed at measuring the participants’ comprehension of English as the language of CLIL lesson. They were also used as the tool to evaluate students’ mastery of Mathematics as the content subject. Based on the post-test results, the findings showed that more students made significant progress in content subject in comparison to their achievement in language proficiency. Regarding the interview, the students admitted that their failure to made progress in both subjects were mainly caused by their inadequate level of English. This, therefore, led to rising anxiety among the students to complete the tests.
Analysis of search and rescue emergency evaluation in ship accidents in Indonesia
Authors: Arleiny  , Purba Damoyanto , Suwondo IIe , Trinata P Manungku
Published: January 2018

The objectives og this research is to describe the factors causing ship accident in Indonesia and know the effectiveness of SAR emergency in ship accident in Indonesia. The research method used in this research is qualitative research. Techniques Collection of literature study data and documents. Data validity method using triangulation. Data analysis uses interactive data analysis. The conclusions of this study are Factors that cause the occurrence of ship accidents in Indonesia, among others, the resources of the crew, the eligibility of ships, supporting facilities for shipping, operators, lack of supervision of apparatus, service users and other factors. The high number of ship accidents in Indonesia shows the ineffective implementation of SAR in ship accident in Indonesia.
The Profile of Adolescent’ Moral Intelligence and Practical Solution to Its Improvement Efforts
Authors: Prasetiawan Hardi , Barida Muya
Published: January 2018

High moral quality is needed by adolescent to be success in their personal and educational life. Those who have high morale quality can be considered as morally intelligent Individuals. This study is aimed to collect information about adolescents’ moral intelligent by using moral intelligence Instrument that consists of seven aspects, empathy, self control, conscience, respect, kindness, tolerance dan fairness, furthermore, alternative solution is given to improve their moral intelligence. Subject of this study was selected through simple random sampling. Based on the result of the survey, it was found that students in a State Junior high school in Yogyakarta have 69% moral intelligence percentage. In other words, they have medium moral Intelligence. Adolescents’ moral quality develops through continuous process in their life. One of many methods that can be done to improve moral intelligence is guidance and counseling service, in specific, group counseling with self- management technique.
The Effect of Group Investigation Learning Model with Brainstroming Technique on Students Learning Outcomes
Authors: Astiti Kade kAyu
Published: January 2018

This study aims to determine the effect of group investigation (GI) learning model with brainstorming technique on student physics learning outcomes (PLO) compared to jigsaw learning model with brainstroming technique. The learning outcome in this research are the results of learning in the cognitive domain. The method used in this research is experiment with Randomised Postest Only Control Group Design. Population in this research is all students of class XI IPA SMA Negeri 9 Kupang year lesson 2015/2016. The selected sample are 40 students of class XI IPA 1 as the experimental class and 38 students of class XI IPA 2 as the control class using simple random sampling technique. The instrument used is 13 items description test. The first hypothesis was tested by using two tailed t-test. From that, it is obtained that H0 rejected which means there are differences of students physics learning outcome. The second hypothesis was tested using one tailed t-test. It is obtained that H0 rejected which means the students PLO in experiment class were higher than control class. Based on the results of this study, researchers recommend the use of GI learning models with brainstorming techniques to improve PLO, especially in the cognitive domain.
Catalyst-Free Synthesis of Fused Triazolo-Diazepino[5,6-b]Quinoline Derivatives via a Sequential Ugi-4CR–Nucleophilic Substitution–Intramolecular Click Reaction
Authors: Balalaie Saeed , Vaezghaemi Aref , Zarezadeh Nahid , Rominger Frank , Bijanzadeh Hamid
Published: January 2018

A convenient, post-transformational reaction has been ­developed for the construction of highly diversified quinoline-fused triazolo-diazepinones featuring four diversification points by employing a catalyst-free Ugi four-component–nucleophilic substitution–intra­molecular click cycloaddition sequence. This approach provides a wide scope of products with good yields and high bond-forming efficiency.
Iron-Catalyzed Wacker-Type Oxidation
Authors: Han Wei , Liu Binbin
Published: January 2018

Compared with the widespread use of Pd-catalyzed Wacker-type oxidation of olefins, iron catalysis for this transformation is almost virgin territory. Our work on an iron-catalyzed Wacker-type oxidation through reductive activation of dioxygen is discussed here. This novel single-electron-transfer process not only addresses the issues of the Pd-catalyzed two-electron Wacker-type oxidation, but also possesses unprecedented functional-group tolerance and chemoselectivity. Importantly, the catalytic system uses ambient air as the sole oxidant, and it permits late-stage oxidations of complex molecules.
Iterative Synthesis of Pluripotent Thioethers through Controlled Redox Fluctuation of Sulfur
Authors: Mendoza Abraham , Colas Kilian
Published: January 2018

Target- and diversity-oriented syntheses are based on diverse building blocks, whose preparation requires discrete design and constructive alignment of different chemistries. To enable future automation of the synthesis of small molecules, we have devised a unified strategy that serves the divergent synthesis of unrelated scaffolds such as carbonyls, olefins, organometallics, halides, and boronic esters. It is based on iterations of a nonelectrophilic Pummerer-type C–C coupling enabled by turbo-organomagnesium amides that we have recently reported. The pluripotency of sulfur allows the central building blocks to be obtained by regulating C–C bond formation through control of its redox state.
Sulfuric Acid-Promoted Oxidation of Benzylic Alcohols to Aromatic Aldehydes in Dimethyl Sulfoxide: An Efficient Metal-Free Oxidation Approach
Authors: Sheikhi Ehsan , Adib Mehdi , Karajabad Morteza , Gohari Seyed
Published: January 2018

An efficient metal-free oxidation of benzylic alcohols to ­aromatic aldehydes is described. Heating a solution of the benzylic alcohol in DMSO in the presence of H2SO4 afforded the corresponding aldehyde in excellent yield. This oxidation reaction, which proceeds with a short reaction time and no side products, is akin to the Pfitzner–Moffatt oxidation, but without the need for N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide.
Synthetic Studies of Haliclonin A: Construction of the 3-Azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane Skeleton with a Bridge that Forms the 17-Membered Ring
Authors: Yokoshima Satoshi , Fukuyama Tohru , Orihara Kensuke , Kawagishi Fumiki
Published: January 2018

The core structure of haliclonin A, a 3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]­nonane with a bridge that forms a 17-membered ring, was constructed. The synthesis features a ring-closing metathesis that constructs the macrocyclic ring, the stereoselective introduction of carbon units via the intra­molecular cyclopropanation of a diazoester, the conjugate addition of an organocopper reagent, and the formation of 3-azabi­cyclo­[3.3.1]­nonane skeleton via an unexpected 1,5-hydride shift.
Molecular Iodine Catalysed Benzylic sp3 C–H Bond Amination for the Synthesis of 2-Arylquinazolines from 2-Aminobenzaldehydes, 2-Aminobenzophenones and 2-Aminobenzyl Alcohols
Authors: Bhanage Bhalchandra , Deshmukh Dewal
Published: January 2018

Molecular iodine catalysed benzylic sp3 C–H bond amination has been developed for the synthesis of quinazolines from 2-aminobenzaldehydes and 2-aminobenzophenones with benzylamines. The use of oxygen as a green oxidant combined with the transition-metal-, additive- and solvent-free conditions makes the methodology economical and greener. The lack of aqueous work up also enhances the efficiency of this protocol. A series of 2-arylquinazolines was synthesised in good to excellent yields by using the developed protocol. 2-Amino­benzyl alcohols could also be employed to prepare the corresponding quinazoline derivatives.
The Literature of Scotland
Authors: Watson Roderick
Published: January 2018

This second edition of one of the most comprehensive accounts of Scottish life and literature now focuses on Medieval to Victorian times, exploring the growth of the idea of a nation from the early ballads and oral tradition to the achievement of Burns, Scott and Carlyle. The modern literature which followed is discussed in the companion volume.
Fundamental limits on quantum dynamics based on entropy change
Authors: Das Siddhartha , Khatri Sumeet , Siopsis George , Wilde Mark M.
Published: January 2018

It is well known in the realm of quantum mechanics and information theory that the entropy is non-decreasing for the class of unital physical processes. However, in general, the entropy does not exhibit monotonic behavior. This has restricted the use of entropy change in characterizing evolution processes. Recently, a lower bound on the entropy change was provided in the work of Buscemi, Das, and Wilde [Phys. Rev. A 93(6), 062314 (2016)]. We explore the limit that this bound places on the physical evolution of a quantum system and discuss how these limits can be used as witnesses to characterize quantum dynamics. In particular, we derive a lower limit on the rate of entropy change for memoryless quantum dynamics, and we argue that it provides a witness of non-unitality. This limit on the rate of entropy change leads to definitions of several witnesses for testing memory effects in quantum dynamics. Furthermore, from the aforementioned lower bound on entropy change, we obtain a measure of non-unitarity for unital evolutions.
Electro-responsivity of ionic liquid boundary layers in a polar solvent revealed by neutron reflectance
Authors: Pilkington Georgia A. , Harris Kathryn , Bergendal Erik , Reddy Akepati Bhaskar , Palsson Gunnar K. , Vorobiev Alexei , Antzutkin Oleg. N. , Glavatskih Sergei , Rutland Mark W.
Published: January 2018

Using neutron reflectivity, the electro-responsive structuring of the non-halogenated ionic liquid (IL) trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium-bis(mandelato)borate, [P6,6,6,14][BMB], has been studied at a gold electrode surface in a polar solvent. For a 20% w/w IL mixture, contrast matched to the gold surface, distinct Kiessig fringes were observed for all potentials studied, indicative of a boundary layer of different composition to that of the bulk IL-solvent mixture. With applied potential, the amplitudes of the fringes from the gold-boundary layer interface varied systematically. These changes are attributable to the differing ratios of cations and anions in the boundary layer, leading to a greater or diminished contrast with the gold electrode, depending on the individual ion scattering length densities. Such electro-responsive changes were also evident in the reflectivities measured for the pure IL and a less concentrated (5% w/w) IL-solvent mixture at the same applied potentials, but gave rise to less pronounced changes. These measurements, therefore, demonstrate the enhanced sensitivity achieved by contrast matching the bulk solution and that the structure of the IL boundary layers formed in mixtures is strongly influenced by the bulk concentration. Together these results represent an important step in characterising IL boundary layers in IL-solvent mixtures and provide clear evidence of electro-responsive structuring of IL ions in their solutions with applied potential.