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- “Publish or not”: an output problem of higher education
students
Authors: Ummi Aisah Nasution, Afanin Nabila, Sholihatul Hamidah Daulay
Pages: 1 - 7
Abstract: Publication is an important activity for students studying at university, especially for those who are completing their thesis or final project. The aim of this research is to know problems experienced by students during the publication process and students' perceptions about the output of article publications to obtain a master's degree in the English education master's department, is it better “publish or not”'. The researcher uses a descriptive qualitative method and interviews as a data collection technique for two students in Higher Education especially master’s students of English education. The results of this finding are there are several problems experienced by students during the article publication process: articles that were rejected by the journal, so they had to look for another journal and it would take a long time. It takes quite a long time to get to the publication stage because as said by participants, each journal has provisions for the publication stage how many times a year and wait for the article review stage which was quite long. And both participants chose "publish" because they thought that the English education master's department had made this policy for a reason and that reason would have a positive impact on students in the future, especially to support the careers of students who wanted to become lecturers and work in the world of education.
PubDate: 2024-01-08
DOI: 10.33369/jwacana.v22i1.31703
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2024)
- Factors causing speaking anxiety faced by Indonesian students during
teaching practices in the Philippines
Authors: Chrisna Purbaya, Mulyadi, Hilda Puspita
Pages: 8 - 16
Abstract: This research aims to know factors causing speaking anxiety faced by Indonesian students doing teaching practice in Philippines and effects of that anxiety. This research applied semi- structure interview to 3 Indonesian students from SEA Teacher batch 8. Based on data, the factors of speaking anxiety were Language Skills, Students’ Background, Being Watched and Negative Evaluation from participants’ perception. Anxiety has affected to students such as avoiding talked with someone, having fear of miss understanding with students, furthermore improving English in speaking and doing demonstration before teaching English in a class are necessary.
PubDate: 2024-01-16
DOI: 10.33369/jwacana.v22i1.30282
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2024)
- Impacts of authentic texts on EFL students' reading comprehension
Authors: Raihan Dwi Adinda Millenia, Mukhrizal, Sufiyandi
Pages: 17 - 26
Abstract: The purpose of this research was to explore the effect of authentic texts on students' reading comprehension of the English Education Study Program at the University of Bengkulu. This research applied a quantitative method, in the form of a quasi-experimental study. The subjects of the research were 68 sixth-semester students in which 34 students as the experimental group and 34 other students as the controlled group. The experimental group got treatment of authentic text, while the controlled group got treatment of textbooks. The instrument of the research used was the test. The mean score of the experimental group was higher than the scores of the controlled group (75.88: 68.24). The t-test calculation = (p<α); (0.005<0.05). It means alternative hypothesis was accepted, and null hypothesis was rejected. In other words, there was an effect of using authentic texts on students’ reading comprehension. It was recommended that it was a good idea for English lecturers, apart from other texts, pay close attention to authentic texts as well.
PubDate: 2024-01-26
DOI: 10.33369/jwacana.v22i1.22865
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2024)
- Mapping English language proficiency test scores of lecturers onto the
common European framework level
Authors: Isli Iriani Indiah Pane, Kurnia Hendra Putra, Puan Suri Mira Annisa Sembiring
Pages: 27 - 46
Abstract: This study was conducted to display the lecturer’s English language proficiency test scores at one of the state universities in Indonesia. The research applied descriptive design by quantitative approach. The sample is the lecturers of the English and non-English departments at one of the state universities in Indonesia. The instrument of the research was English language proficiency test of TOEFL ITP. Descriptive statistics was used as data analysis technique, mean and percentage. The result of this research disclosed that 86% of the lecturers are in the level of B1 of CEFR which achieved the targeted score of English competences certification file requirements of certified lecturer and 3.92% of the lecturers are in the A2 level of CEFR. The researchers discovered that the most difficult language skill of the test is in the structure and written expression section where 4 % of the lecturers are in the A2 CEFR level. Then it is also revealed that the lecturers got the lowest scaled score in the structure and written expression section, which was 37. From all parts of the test, none of the lecturers achieved C1 level in the structure and written expression. This is implied that the lecturers have problems in their writing skills and need to improve their grammatical skills to be able to write correct sentence structure in standard academic English.
PubDate: 2024-02-22
DOI: 10.33369/jwacana.v22i1.32764
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2024)
- Penerapan flipped classroom untuk meningkatkan kemampuan gramatikal pada
mata kuliah Basic Grammar
Authors: Zahrida, Elfrida, Kasmaini
Pages: 47 - 54
Abstract: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain Penelitian Tindakan Kelas yang dilaksanakan dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran Flipped Classroom pada mata kuliah Basic Grammar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi apakah model Flipped Classroom dapat meningkatkan kemampuan gramatikal mahasiswa. Subyek penelitian pada penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada mahasiswa semester I kelas A program studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Universitas Bengkulu yang sedang mengambil mata kuliah Basic Grammar. Jumlah peserta dalam penelitian ini adalah 38 mahasiswa. Penelitian terdiri dari dua siklus dimana setiap siklus terdiri dari tiga pertemuan. Prosedur penelitian yang dilakukan adalah perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah tes, lembar observasi/ceklis, dan modul. Hasil tes menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa yang memperoleh nilai lebih dari 70 meningkat dari 45% di siklus 1 menjadi 71% di siklus 2, atau meningkat 26%. Hasil tes di siklus 2 juga menunjukkan bahwa indikator keberhasilan penelitian ini telah tercapai yaitu lebih dari 50% partisipan mencapai nilai lebih dari 70. Dapat disimpulkan, penerapan flipped classroom memberikan waktu yang cukup bagi mahasiswa untuk mendalami materi grammar baik secara teori maupun praktik.
PubDate: 2024-02-23
DOI: 10.33369/jwacana.v22i1.33208
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2024)
- Enhanced extensive reading in EFL classroom: An investigation of its
effect on learners’ incidental preposition acquisition
Authors: Anggi Milfa nersya Simamora, Benni Ichsanda Rahman
Pages: 55 - 69
Abstract: This study investigates the impact of enhanced extensive reading on the incidental acquisition of prepositions "in," "on," and "at" related to time and place among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Ten senior students from the English Education Department at the State Islamic University of North Sumatera participated in a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. The pretest assessed preposition proficiency, followed by a two-week extensive reading intervention, resulting in a significant improvement in post-test scores, as evidenced by a paired t-test (p = .000). Utilizing Google Forms for standardized data collection, the study incorporated multiple-choice and fixing incorrect prepositions sections, revealing a notable mean score increase from 59.5 to 69 post-intervention. Effect sizes, calculated with Cohen's D, indicated a small effect (0.15) in the multiple-choice section and a substantial effect (0.78) in fixing incorrect prepositions. Participants' positive perception of extensive reading aligns with literature emphasizing the benefits of repeated exposure to prepositions in texts. Acknowledging limitations such as a small sample size and limited reading materials, the study recommends future research to enhance study design and diversify participants. Common mistakes in preposition usage, including challenges in time-specific contexts and confusion between "in," "on," and "at," were analyzed, emphasizing the importance of targeted instruction. In conclusion, combining incidental learning through enhanced extensive reading with targeted instruction proves effective in improving EFL learners' incidental acquisition of English prepositions, offering valuable insights for educators to address specific challenges in preposition usage.
PubDate: 2024-03-05
DOI: 10.33369/jwacana.v22i1.32910
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2024)
- Diverse strategies of teachers in teaching reading comprehension
Authors: Fatin Nadifa Tarigan, Siti Aminah Hasibuan
Pages: 70 - 75
Abstract: This study aims to investigate the strategies used by English teachers to teach reading comprehension and how these strategies are implemented. This study is classified as descriptive qualitative research. The study employed observations, interviews, and documentation as its primary methods. The research's informants were two English teachers. The results showed that the teachers used three different tactics: discussion strategies, question-answer relationships, or QARs, and scaffolding. Scaffolding involves providing support and gradually reducing this support as students become more independent, allowing them to build on their existing knowledge and skills. The QAR strategy, which involves asking questions, answering them, and then reviewing the answers, is particularly effective in deepening understanding and retention of text. Discussion, facilitated by the teacher or in small groups, encourages students to articulate their thoughts and interpretations, fostering a deeper engagement with the material. These strategies, when integrated into reading comprehension instruction, not only support students in developing their reading comprehension skills but also promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of the texts they read.
PubDate: 2024-03-30
DOI: 10.33369/jwacana.v22i1.33507
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2024)
- The use of YouTube in children’s vocabulary acquisition: a case study of
3 and 5-year-old children in Medan
Authors: Elvira Putri Anshary, Alemina Br.Perangin-angin
Pages: 76 - 83
Abstract: Acquisition of a second language can be obtained through the influence of the environment or activities carried out continuously. This study will describe how the effect of viewing on social media YouTube affects the acquisition of a second language for a-three-years old and five years old girl. This study aims to analyze the differences between children aged 3 and 5 years in the acquisition of English vocabulary which is influenced by the child's habit of watching English videos on YouTube. This research is using a qualitative descriptive method. The data collection technique in this research is an interview with children's parents, which is in the form of a conversation between the speaker and the interlocutor where the researcher will ask several questions about vocabulary obtained via YouTube by children aged 3 and 5 years. These habits have an influence on vocabulary acquisition because there are differences in the repetition process of children's viewing. The research found that 3-year-olds can learn many English words and say them naturally by repeating and forming habits. The vocabulary results spoken by the subjects in this study were nouns, verbs, adjectives, phrases and simple sentences. On the other hand, 5-year-olds don't do as well because they watch both English and Indonesian videos, dividing their attention and leading to a lack of understanding and practice.
PubDate: 2024-04-29
DOI: 10.33369/jwacana.v22i1.33433
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2024)
- Analysis of tragic deaths reflected in Eugene Eunesco’s the lesson
Authors: Pioro Benevolent Lariesto
Pages: 84 - 95
Abstract: The play titled "The Lesson" by Eugene Eunesco serves as a literary portrayal of inexplicable and jarring modern-day deaths, illustrating the societal complexities, notably poverty-induced suffering and social scorn, that contribute to such tragedies. This analysis, employing library research, delves into the demise of a determined young pupil receiving tutoring from her professor. Initially vibrant and ambitious, she meets an untimely end amid the professor's relentless teaching approach. This narrative unveils the nonsensical realities of contemporary society, where deaths arising from frustration and ridicule prevail. Examples include a student's suicide due to financial constraints and a mother's tragic end alongside her children due to economic strains.
PubDate: 2024-05-27
DOI: 10.33369/jwacana.v22i1.33983
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2024)
- Analysis of the ability to use partitive articles among the students of
French language education program at UNIMED
Authors: Sharina Mukti, Tengku Ratna Soraya
Pages: 96 - 101
Abstract: Ability Analysis, partitive article, student. In writing French language, to make sentences you need articles. The types of articles are definite/indefinite articles and partitive articles, articles are used before nouns and can be counted or cannot be counted. Unimed 3rd-semester students have difficulty using partitive articles. an example is that there are still students who use definition or in-definition articles. Unimed 3rd-semester students have difficulty using partitive articles. an example is that there are still students who use definition or in-definition articles. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach, according to Mukhtar (2013:10) the data from this research are Unimed third-semester students. The results of this research are that from the tests carried out there were 75% of students e incompetent, 16% were quite competent and 9% were competent.
PubDate: 2024-06-22
DOI: 10.33369/jwacana.v22i1.33989
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2024)
- Writing difficulties faced by novice writers
Authors: Eko Saputra, Dwi Saputra, Muhammad Fadhli
Pages: 102 - 112
Abstract: Although there have been abundant literatures that discuss about students’ difficulties in academic writing, very few of them investigate the problems faced by novice writers. The present study aimed at investigating the difficulties experienced by the writers who did not have any prior academic trainings to write an English academic text. To this end, a total of 70 third-semester students from English department were assigned an open-ended questionnaire asking them to write any difficulties or problems they encountered while being asked to write an argumentative essay. Drawing on qualitative approach using thematic analysis, the findings show that the novice writers experienced 9 types of difficulties that were related to vocabulary, tenses, idea, sentence, topic, feeling of insecurity, grammar, time, and concept. Among those difficulties, vocabulary related one was found as the major problem that the novice writer experienced. The results suggested that academic writing is challenging for the inexperienced writers and having sufficient vocabulary size can be the prerequisite before taking academic writing course.
PubDate: 2024-06-25
DOI: 10.33369/jwacana.v22i1.35016
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2024)
