scholarly journals PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT: BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS AT DIFFERENT WRITING PROFICIENCY LEVEL

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-256
Author(s):  
Ineng Listiana ◽  
Fazri Nur Yusuf ◽  
Suci Madiarti Isman
Keyword(s):  
Junior High School ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Portfolio Assessment ◽  
Writing Proficiency ◽  
Writing Improvement ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Content Organization ◽  
Observation Instruments

This research discusses the effects of portfolio assessment on students’ improvement in English writing which are related to their writing proficiency levels, the problems encountered by them in each writing proficiency level, and the solution can be implemented regarding the problems found in the research. The research’s subject was Grade VIII which consisted of two classes. The method applied was qualitative method by using test, documentation, and observation  instruments to gather the data. All the scores of the tests are arranged in tables based on Wang and Liao’s criteria (2008) and are presented in bar chart. The results show that every level of writing proficiency has different percentage of improvement, and the low level students have the least improvement; they produced less sentences. The research also found that every level of writing proficiency had problems which were mainly in content, organization, conventions, and vocabulary, while the low level proficiency had another problem in gaining confidence to produce sentences. Beside that, the students did better in using present tense than past tense, and to improve their writing, it was proven that detailed correction and feedback were effective for the improvement.Thus, it is suggested that teacher should give different portion of attention related to correction and feedback, and the most portion should be given to the low level students of writing proficiency as they have the least improvement. Teacher should also give detailed correction and feedback as well to students to make better improvement. The research suggests that portfolio assessment program can be carried out integratedly in English lesson in every semester for all grades of Junior High School since it was proven good for students’ writing improvement.

scholarly journals ANALISIS KARAKTER SISWA DAN KEMAMPUAN GURU MENGAITKAN SAINS DENGAN AL-QUR’AN DALAM PEMBELAJARAN IPA

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Wawan Prasetyo Heryanto
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Ninth Grade ◽  
Seventh Grade ◽  
Mutual Cooperation ◽  
Observation Instruments

An application of students’ character education in a learning process is a must for teachers. It aims to build good values especiallyreligious, nationalist, mutual cooperation, integrity, and independence.This research was conducted to determine the students’ character in Muhammadiah 1 Junior High School and the teachers’ ability to associate science with Al-Qur’an. The method used was descriptive qualitative method using observation instruments, interviews, and student character questionnaires.Based on the results obtained, the research showed that the teachers had carried out the learning process well and beginning with the preparation of learning devices.The teachers had time management in applying the Qur'anic science approach.The highest average students character scorewas 78 for religious valuesin the ninth grade, and the lowest score was 52 for independence value in the seventh grade.

scholarly journals Comparing Writing Errors of English Compositions for Boy and Girl Students in the English Graders of Southern Taiwan

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Ker-Wei Chang
Keyword(s):  
Junior High School ◽  
Eighth Graders ◽  
Writing Proficiency ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Grammatical Errors ◽  
Structural Differences ◽  
Southern Taiwan ◽  
Lexical Errors ◽  
Writing Errors ◽  
Girl Students

This study aims to investigate the comparison of the English writing errors for both boy and girl students in the eighth graders’ English writing performance. The researcher collected 26 copies of English writing pieces from 26 boy and girl students in the eighth graders at Affiliated Junior High School of National Kaohsiung Normal University. This study is conducted with both qualitative and quantitative analysis. The major findings of this study are summarized as follows: The results show that the levels of boy and girl students’ English writing proficiency are mixed and most boy and girl students are less-experienced writers. All of the errors committed by boy and girl students are mainly fall upon lexical errors and grammatical errors. In addition, subcategorization is made 11 subcategories are listed under the two major error types. Among 26 copies of writing pieces, approximately about 65 % refers to grammatical errors and 26 % refers to lexical errors respectively. Possible factors in the English writing errors may refer to interlingual interference, intralingual interference, induced errors, cultural differences, structural differences, and carelessness.

PENGUATAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM MELALUI HAFALAN FURUDHUL AINIYAH DI SMP NURUL JADID PAITON

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 196-204
Author(s):  
Sulistiawati Sulistiawati
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Religious Activities ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Observation Study ◽  
Homeroom Teachers

This research is intended to search and information about the strengthening of Islamic religious education (PAI) through the recitation of furudhul Ainiyah which is carried out in Nurul Jadid Paiton Junior High School. The method of this research is by qualitative method with case study method, to express. That is more intense and deep with the above phenomenon. Technique of completion of data and information is done through interview, observation, study study, and literature study. The findings of this research are 1). Students or students are required to complete the recitation of Furudhul Ainiyah as a condition to take the odd semester and even semester exam and become a requirement for class and graduation increase. 2). the implementation of the furudhul Ainiyah memorization is performed on Thursday and Friday nights and Tuesday nights, and can also be done during normal day breaks, 3). The responsible and recipient of the rote deposit are PAI teachers and their homeroom teachers, 4). For students and students who can not read written Al-qur'an is not subject to rote burden, but get special coaching related to Al-Qur'an reading written by the religious coordinator of students. 5). Memory materials include Aqidah, Fiqih or Amaliyah materials, and daily prayers for students of VII and VIII semerter 1 and 2, while for classes IX semesters 1 and 2 cover the material of the Qur'an and Fiqh. 6). (a). Principal, (b). Vice Principal of the curriculum section, (c). Coordinator of students' religious activities, (d). Teacher / teacher of PAI, (e). Homeroom, (e). Student religious coordinator, (f). Student.

scholarly journals The Use of Portfolio Assessment in English Writing Classes

2020 ◽  
Vol 485 ◽  
pp. 012093
Author(s):  
R F A Hudori ◽  
Z Tasnim ◽  
A E Fardhani ◽  
D P Sari
Keyword(s):  
Portfolio Assessment ◽  
Writing Classes ◽  
English Writing

scholarly journals PENERAPAN DIALOGUE JOURNALS PADA PEMBELAJARAN MENULIS BAHASA INGGRIS UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI MENULIS DAN KETERAMPILAN MENULIS SISWA ENGLISH AS ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE (EAL) KELAS 4 DI AUSTRALIAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL (AIS) [THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DIALOGUE JOURNALS IN ENGLISH WRITING LEARNING TO INCREASE THE WRITING MOTIVATION AND WRITING SKILLS OF GRADE 4 ENGLISH AS ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE (EAL) STUDENTS AT AN AUSTRALIAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL (AIS)]

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Dwi Endah Puspitowati
Keyword(s):  
Time Management ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Independent School ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Dialogue Journals ◽  
Observation Study ◽  
Writing Improvement ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Writing Motivation ◽  
Development Of Students

<p>Writing in English takes place intensively but students’ writing motivation was low and their writing improvement didn’t meet the expectation. This situation raised concerns which led to improvement planning that aimed to 1) describe the implementation process of Dialogue Journals, 2) analyze the development of students’ writing motivation, 3) analyze the development of students’ writing skills, and 4) identify obstacles faced during the process of implementation and solutions to overcome them. This research used a classroom action research which consisted of three cycles and was conducted at Australian Independent School with six grade 4 EAL students involved. Resources of data collection were based on class observation, study of documentation, and measurement of students’ writing motivation and writing skills using writing motivation and writing rubric. The results of the research showed that 1) Dialogue Journals were applied based of suggestive steps and plans, 2) 5 out of 6 students’ writing motivation raised , 3) 5 out 6 students’ writing skills improved, 4) obstacles had been identified which included students’ absence, emotional, and behavioural problems which needed immediate solution, and teacher time management to reply to students, and learning tool availability and access. Solutions to the related obstacles were arranged and applied.</p><p><strong>BAHASA INDONESIA ABSTRACT: </strong>Kegiatan menulis bahasa Inggris siswa <em>EAL</em> kelas 4 berlangsung secara intensif namun motivasi menulis siswa rendah dan perkembangan keterampilan menulis siswa tidak sesuai harapan. Kondisi ini merisaukan. Bermula dari kerisauan ini, guru melakukan tindakan perbaikan dengan penerapan <em>Dialogue Journals </em>yang bertujuan: 1) mendeskripsikan proses penerapan <em>Dialogue Journals</em>, 2) menganalisis perkembangan motivasi menulis bahasa Inggris, 3) menganalisis perkembangan keterampilan menulis bahasa Inggris, dan 4) mengidentifikasi kendala yang dihadapi selama proses penerapan berlangsung dan solusinya. Penelitian ini menggunakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK). Penelitian dilaksanakan dalam tiga siklus di <em>Australian Independent School</em> (<em>AIS</em>). Subyek penelitian terdiri dari enam orang siswa dan siswi kelas 4. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, studi dokumentasi dan penilaian dengan menggunakan rubrik, serta dianalisis secara kualitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: 1) penerapan <em>Dialogue Journals </em>sesuai dengan langkah-langkah yang disarankan dan direncanakan, 2) motivasi menulis 5 dari 6 orang siswa meningkat, 3) keterampilan menulis 5 dari 6 siswa meningkat dan 4) kendala dalam proses penerapan diantaranya ketidakhadiran siswa, masalah sikap yang timbul yang perlu penanganan segera, manajemen waktu guru,  penggunaan  dan ketersediaan fasilitas alat bantu. Solusi berupa penyediaan strategi manajemen emosi dan sikap, mengatur waktu dan mendorong siswa belajar secara mandiri.</p>

scholarly journals PROMOTING STUDENTS’ COLLABORATION SKILL THROUGH PROJECT BASED LEARNING OF ENGLISH WRITING

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Farida Nova Kurniawati ◽  
Susanto Susanto ◽  
Ahmad Munir
Keyword(s):  
Junior High School ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Islamic Schools ◽  
Video Recorder ◽  
Field Note ◽  
Collaboration Skills ◽  
Verbal Data ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Learning And Collaboration

Abstract                This research is focused on Project Based Learning and collaboration skill of students. It is aimed to describe how Project Based Learning promotes students’ collaboration skill with others as one of four Cs skills in 21st of Century Skills. The subject of this study was five students in the ninth grade in one of state Islamic schools in Kediri. The researcher collected the data from observation and the recording video of the process of creating the project, which was wall magazine. The observation was done twice and the activities during the process of making wall magazine will be written in field note and recorded by using video recorder. This research highlights more on the process of creating the project rather than the product. Therefore, all the data will be in the form of verbal and non-verbal data. After selecting the appropriate data, the result shows that the students can reach all of indicators of collaboration skills with eleven examples as the evidences. In short, it can be concluded that Project Based Learning can promote students’ collaboration.Keywords : Project Based Learning, Collaboration Skill, Wall Magazine, Junior High School

Discipline specificity and students’ English writing proficiency: A case of collaborative teaching for transfer

TESOL Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Somayeh Biparva Haghighi ◽  
Zohreh G. Shooshtari ◽  
Alireza Jalilifar
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Teaching ◽  
Writing Proficiency ◽  
English Writing

scholarly journals A Study on the Relationship between University Students’ Chinese Writing Proficiency and Their English Writing Proficiency

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyu Huang ◽  
Xueying Liang ◽  
Effie Dracopoulos
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Positive Transfer ◽  
First Year ◽  
Writing Proficiency ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Language Writing ◽  
Chinese Writing

Up to now, most researchers have been paying attention to the negative transfer of mother tongue to second language writing. Few studies, if any, have touched upon the positive transfer. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the positive transfer of Chinese to 26 first-year university students’ English writing holistically and segmentally in the use of words, grammar, coherence, and content and organization. The result of the Pearson correlation coefficient turned out to be 0.43 at the 5% significance level, indicating a positive relationship between the Chinese writing and the English writing. The questionnaires have also confirmed the result of the correlation analysis. In particular, the positive transfer of Chinese seems to be more apparent in the content and organization of the English writing, followed by coherence and use of words. Thus, it can be concluded that the positive transfer of mother tongue can facilitate English writing.

scholarly journals Project-based learning and writing skill in EFL: are they related?

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 00059
Author(s):  
Luh Tiwika Praba̕ ◽  
Luh Putu Artini ◽  
Dewa Putu Ramendra
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
School Students ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Writing Test ◽  
Quantitative Data Analysis ◽  
Writing Skill

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.

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