scholarly journals The use of Webquest in blended EFL learning in Indonesia to improve students’ speaking skills

ATTARBIYAH ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Dian Amalia ◽  
Roko Patria Jati
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Pedagogical Issues ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Speaking Skills

This study aimed to investigate the implementation of Webquest in a blended EFL (English as Foreign Language) learning context and the students’ speaking skills improvement dealing with it. A number of 21 students were involved in the classroom action research designed. This classroom action research focused on two pedagogical issues of the methodology as well as the students’ improvement of their speaking skills. The lesson plan including the test instruments was prepared in line with the proposed teaching model. To begin, the observation supported with field notes was executed to describe the teaching and learning process. We played the role of passive participant in this period. Subsequently, the students’ speaking skills were evaluated through oral test in which the results of pre-cycle test as well as after-cycles were analyzed using t-test. We found that there was a significant improvement on the students’ speaking skills in term of pronunciation, intonation, fluency, grammar and vocabulary within two cycles of action research. Thus, the implementation of Webquest as media in blended learning was successful to improve the students’ speaking skills.

scholarly journals Meningkatkan Keterampilan Berbicara Siswa SMA Dwijendra Gianyar Melalui Model Pembelajaran Contextual Teaching And Learning

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 322
Author(s):  
I Made Gatra
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Contextual Teaching ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Speaking Skills

The purpose of this study was to improve students' speaking skills through the learning model Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) in class XI students in the odd semester of Dwijendra Gianyar High School in the academic year 2016/2017. Based on the results of classroom action research that has been carried out in two cycles with the use of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) learning model in Indonesian language learning, it can be concluded that there was an increase in speaking skills in class XI students of the Dwijendra Gianyar high school after learning with the use of models learning Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL). This can be seen from the results of tests of students' speaking skills that are increasing in each cycle, namely the average value of observations in the first cycle 75.22 and increased to 83.85 in the second cycle. And seen from the results of the speaking skills test in the first cycle it was known that 14 of 27 students had reached the KKM score (75), and increased in the second cycle where 27 of 27 students had succeeded in achieving the KKM score (75). Based on the results of classroom action research using these two cycles, it turns out that the formulated hypothesis is proven to be true meaning it turns out the learning model steps Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) can improve speaking skills in class XI students in the odd semester of Dwijendra Gianyar High School 2016/2017.

scholarly journals Adult EFL Reading Selection: Influence on Literacy

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Sebastián Basallo Gómez
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Adult Students ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Selection Processes ◽  
Text Selection ◽  
The Impact

<p><span>This paper is about the impact of systematic reading selection used to promote English as foreign language learning in adult students. A qualitative action research methodology was used to carry out this project. Ten class sessions were designed to provide students an opportunity to select texts according to criteria based upon their language levels and personal/professional interests. The findings align with three categories of influence: motivation, engagement, and contextualization/interpretation of readings. The main objective of this project was to see how the students’ text selection processes, guided by systematically designed criteria and elaborated strategies, influenced learning and acquisition in terms of motivation, perceptions, and opinions towards reading in English.</span></p>

scholarly journals Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas XI IPA-1 SMA Negeri 1 Jorong Melalui Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Somatic Auditory Visual And Intellectual Pada Pokok Bahasan Impuls Dan Momentum

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Dewi Dewantara ◽  
M. Arifuddin Jamal ◽  
Syubhan An'nur
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Model Type ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Evaluation Sheet ◽  
Observation Results

The low of student’s achievements were indicated because the students were not active and the teacher’s lack of skill. This condition needs a further research in order to improve the student’s achievement through cooperative learning type SAVI in impulse and momentum subject. The specific purposes of this research are to describe: 1) teacher’s skill, 2) the student’s achievements; 3) the students’ participation in the classroom; and 4) the students’ responses. These research were classroom action research that consists of 3 cycles. The instruments were used Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Evaluation Sheet, affective scoring sheet, teacher’s skill and student’s participation observation sheet, and the students’ response observation sheet. The data were acquired by the observation results, questionnaire, and documentation. The results of this research were: 1) The teacher’s skill was improved from 99.21% to 96% and 99.28%; 2) the students’ achievements including cognitive and affective aspects were improved from 81.46% to 88.1%, and 90.96%; 3) The participation of students in teaching and learning process were also increased from 63.67% to 84.43%, and 85.5% in cycle III, 4) the students’ responses during teaching and learning process were very good. According to the results, it can be concluded that the achievements of XI IPA-1 students of SMA Negeri 1 Jorong in learning impulse and momentum were improved after the treatment of cooperative learning model type SAVI.

scholarly journals The Application Of Language Learning Strategies In Japanese Language Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
S F Lensun
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Cognitive Strategies ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Language Learning Strategies

The Educators must place their students as people who naturally have experience, knowledge, desires, and thoughts that can be used to learn, both individually and in groups. All language learning strategies have the main goal of increasing one's ability to speak. The choice of teaching and learning strategies language learning strategies must be based on the consideration of placing students as subjects of learning who not only passively accept what is conveyed by educators. Teaching Japanese especially kanji using various learning strategies makes it easy for Japanese learners especially in learning Japanese letters/starch. Language learning strategies/learning strategies used are direct strategies and indirect strategies. Direct Strategy is a strategy that is directly related to foreign language learning. That is directly related to language in various tasks and situations, consisting of (1) memory strategies, (2) cognitive strategies, and (3) compensation strategies. Indirect Strategies in language learning are strategies that indirectly support language learning through ways such as the focus of learning, planning, assessment, acquiring learning opportunities, avoiding anxiety in learning, working with others. This strategy consists of three elements, namely (1) metacognitive strategies that are tasked with coordinating the learning process, (2) affective strategies that are in charge of regulating emotions, and (3) social strategies that are tasked with fostering cooperation with others in the learning process. This study aims to obtain scientific data the process of increasing mastery of Japanese letters/kanji by applying Language learning strategies direct strategies and indirect strategies. The method used in this study is an action research method. Data from the research results were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Referring to the model developed by Kemmis and Mc. Taggart is a spiral model. The research method used is the method of Action research with four steps, namely (planning, implementation, observation, and reflection). Use of the application of Language Learning Strategies in Kanji learning among others: (1) the development of writing and Kanji reading skills through meaningful learning experiences, (2) Kanji learning is more systematic and creative both individually and in collaboration with friendsKeywords: Language, learning, strategies, Kanji

EMPLOYING MULTIMEDIA-BASED LEARNING TO IMPROVE ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Thoyyib Shofi
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Global Era ◽  
Good Level ◽  
Traditional Language ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
The University ◽  
Speaking Skills

Regarding language learning today, everyone is increasingly awarded that traditional language teaching is no longer effective in supporting students need. Learning speaking skills in the classroom carry out by the lecturers are still using traditional methods conducting learning in the classroom using whiteboards, markers, and other manual tools. Meanwhile, in the current global era, multimedia based learning is a demand along with the development of technology. Therefore, this article elaborates the mechanism of multimedia used in learning speaking skills. The type of research was Classroom Action Research (CAR) with the subject were the second semester students of The University of Qomaruddin Gresik. This Classroom Action Research process was taken in two cycles with 4 procedure; planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The result of the cycle one shown that 10 students or 50% of 20 students spoke English too slow and repeated the same sentence many times so the listener could not understand the meaning, so their speaking skill were in poor level. Meanwhile, 50% or 10 the rest of the students got good level. Since the result of the cycle one was below the target, so the researcher continued to conduct the second cycle. After the second cycles were conducted, the result shown that 25% students was in good level, and 75% students were in very good level. After the second cycle was conducted, finally the level of the students’ speaking skill was increasing, so the researcher ended the research.

scholarly journals Exploiting the learning resources offered by the Online Multimedia Module for Practicing Speaking Skills in English. Focus on STANAG 6001 Level 2. A practical demonstration

2020 ◽  
Vol XXIII (2) ◽  
pp. 141-145
Author(s):  
Cizer Laura Diana
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Online Resources ◽  
Classroom Setting ◽  
Naval Academy ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Comprehensive Exploitation ◽  
Practical Demonstration ◽  
Level 2

The present article aims to illustrate the teaching and learning possibilities as well as the benefits offered by the judicious and comprehensive exploitation of the available ICT online resources when aligning them to the objectives specific to one’s own language learning context. This presentation is articulated on two lines: the dissemination of the practical outcomes of a recent research projected conducted by the authors at “Mircea cel Bătrân” Naval Academy and the demonstration of how the online learning tool emerged as the result of capitalizing the findings of the aforementioned research project can be realistically used in a classroom setting with a help of sample lesson plan. Key words: ICT, ESL, testing speaking.

Applying Circle Game to Enhance Students’ Speaking Skill

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Putri Denaya Side Ayu ◽  
Heri Hidayatullah ◽  
Sri Ariani
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Speaking Skills

This Collaborative Classroom Action Research aimed at enhancing students’ speaking skill through the application of Circle Game. It was conducted in one cycle consisting of two meetings. The subject was the seventh of C class of SMPN 2 Alas Barat consisting of 22 students. The types of data were qualitative (acquiring observation during the learning process) and quantitative (speaking tests). The results qualitatively showed that the implementation of Circle Game enhanced the students’ speaking skills. Such improvement could be seen from their enthusiasm, their interesting feeling in various materials presented by the teacher, their active involvement. In the quantitative findings, the result also showed a higher value of the mean score of the post-test (77.34) rather than the pre-test (75.75). In conclusion, the use of Circle Game can improve students’ speaking skill.

PENGEMBANGAN SILABUS DAN RPP MELALUI PEMBINAAN PROFESIONAL DENGAN PENDEKATAN KOOPERATIF BAGI GURU SMPN 21 AMBON

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Ida Kurnia L
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Lesson Plans ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Cooperative Approach ◽  
Asking Questions ◽  
Classroom Action Research

The background of this research is the incapacity of teachers in developing syllabi and lesson plan (RPP). This research is a classroom action research (CAR) at SMP 21 Ambon which aims to improve the competence of teachers in developing the syllabus through professional development with cooperative approach. The study was conducted in two cycles involving collaborators. These results indicated that the ability of teachers/participants in understand-ing of the syllabus and lesson plan (RPP) increased, from an average of 65.31% to 78.75%. The activity teacher/participants also increased which is marked by the increasing boldness of teachers in asking questions and raising such issues and increased cooperation of teachers in developing learning tools, especially for teachers in one subject cluster.Keywords : learning syllabus, lesson plans, Classroom Action Research (CAR).

UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MENULIS DEVELOPING PARAGRAPH OF EXPLANATION TEXT MELALUI PENDEKATAN CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING (CTL) PADA MATA PELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS SISWA KELAS XII IPA 4 SMAN 9 PEKANBARU

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Muslainy Muslainy
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Class Action ◽  
Test Results ◽  
English Class ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Contextual Teaching ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Daily Writing

This study is a class action (class action reseach). Based on test results daily writing on students' class XII IPA 4 SMAN 9 Pekanbaru encountered symptoms as follows: only 11 students or 30,55% of the 36 students who have the ability to write a developing Paragraph of explanation textdalam good English so it has reached KKM predetermined is 85. A total of 25 students or 69,4% of the 36 students had difficulty in writing textsehingga developing paragraph of explanation they have not been able to achieve a predetermined KKM. Students find it quickly bored with the lessons presented, it can be seen from their activities are often played or talked with friends when subjects exercised. This study was conducted in two cycles, the data is described is writing developing paragraph of explanation text, ie before the action on the first cycle, the second cycle, each cycle is done in one meeting. This classroom action research in order to work well without barriers obstructing the smooth running of the study, researchers compiled stages traversed in action research, namely: (1) planning/ preparatory actions; (2) Implementation of the action; (3) observation; and (4) reflection. Based on the results of the discussion and analysis as presented in chapter VII can be concluded that the application of the approach contextual teaching and learning (CTL) can improve the ability to write a text explanation developing paragraph of english in english class students of class XII IPA 4 SMAN 9 Pekanbaru. Based on the survey results revealed that developing writing skills of explanation text paragraph british student before action classical gained an average of 64,40 in the first cycle of classical gained an average of 72,50, the second cycle obtain the average classical 90,20.

IMPROVING THE STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT IN SPEAKING THROUGH TEAMS-GAMES-TOURNAMENT TECHNIQUE

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramadhayani Fitri Nasution And Busmin Gurning
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Thinking Process ◽  
Classroom Action Research

The objective of this study was to investigate whether the application of Teams-Games-Tournament Technique improve the students achievement in Speaking. This study was an classroom action research. The subject of this study was class XI IPA 3 SMA Muhammadiyah 8 Kisaran which consists of 35 students. The study was conducted in two cycles, cycle I consisted of three meetings and cycle II was consisted of three meetings. The instruments for collecting data were quantitative (oral speaking test) and qualitative data (observation sheet and diary note). Based on speaking scores, students’ score kept improving in every evaluation and based on observation sheet and diary note, it was found that teaching and learning process ran well. Students could enlarge their thinking process. The result of this study showed that Teams-Games-Tournament improved students’ achievement in speaking.

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