scholarly journals TEACHERS’ STRATEGIES IN TEACHING ENGLISH AT VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arny Irhani Asmin
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Computer Network ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Specific Teaching ◽  
Pair Work ◽  
Analysis Of Teaching ◽  
Core Activity

This paper presents an analysis of teaching strategies of the English teachers at the Vocational High School in Luwu. The qualitative method applied to analyze the strategies implemented by two English teachers of the Computer Network Department in a Vocational High School in Luwu. The data indicated that both teachers followed the 2013 curriculum by applying Scientific Learning Approach which consists of observing, questioning, experimenting, associating, and communicating as the core activity in the learning process. Moreover, both teachers commonly applied cooperative learning method, such as small group discussion and pair work. Unfortunately, the English instructions applied was the same as general English, whereas we knew that teaching English in vocational secondary education should be taken into account as English for Specific Purposes. Other than that, the teachers even use the same textbooks as general high school where the contents are frequently inadequate to the vocational students’ needs. Teacher argued that they have limited time and lack of understanding on how to design the specific teaching materials for students.

scholarly journals The causes of the English teachers’ problems on professional competence at Vocational High School

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
S Syamsinar ◽  
K Khaeruddin
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Vocational High Schools ◽  
The Government

The objectives of this research aimed at (i) finding out the causes of the problems in teaching English at vocational high schools and (ii) finding out the possible solution toward the problems of the teachers in teaching English subject at vocational high schools. The researcher applied purposive sampling technique in selecting the participants. The participants consisted of two advanced teachers and two beginner teachers at vocational high schools in Somba Opu sub-district. The additional participants were two headmasters that focused on the possible solution dealing with the problem found by the English teachers at VHS. This research under applied descriptive approach and qualitative method. The data were collected by using two instruments namely semi-structured interview and observation checklist. The data were analyzed by using the framework of Miles and Huberman’s (2012) namely data reduction, data display, and drawing then verifying conclusion. The results of this research mentioned nine causes of the problems on the professional competence of English teachers in teaching at vocational high school and the possible solution toward the causes. The outline of the causes of the problems on professional competence are the less effort of the English teachers to improve the linguistic aspects, lack of English for Spesific Purpose knowledge, less of communicative competence, less preparation of teaching contents, less in using ICT as a teaching method and lack in managing the time and managing the class. The possible solution can draw in this research that the English teachers at VHS have to consider the students’ need, prepare the teaching planning and involved in the teaching training. Thus, this research might become a recommendation to the government and the Educational trainer for facilitating the English teachers at VHS with education training of ESP knowledge and supporting the teachers in developing their professional competence.

scholarly journals PENINGKATAN PEMAHAMAN DALAM PEMBUATAN WEB SEDERHANA BAGI SISWA SISWI DI SMKN 1 BUMIJAWA

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Dairoh Dairoh ◽  
M. Yoka ◽  
Ginanjar Wiro Sasmito ◽  
Mc.Chambali Mc.Chambali ◽  
Djatmiko Indrianto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Computer Network ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Hard Skills ◽  
Dynamic Web ◽  
Engineering Department ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Vocational High Schools ◽  
The Web

Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan  (SMK) Negeri 1 Bumijawa yang merupakan salah satu sekolah menengah kejuruan di kabupaten Tegal yang terletak dikaki gunung Slamet dengan jarak  ± 50 dari kampus politeknik Harapan Bersama. Di Sekolah tersebut sistem jaringan komputer sudah sangat memadai, hal ini dibuktikan tersedia nya labortorium yang memadai. Selain itu disekolah tersebut terdapat berbagai jurusan, salah satunya adalah jurusan teknik komputer jaringan. Guna meningkatkan pengetahuan softskill dan hardskill siswa pada dunia industri nantinya, salah satunya adalah pengetahuan dalam pemanafaatan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi  (TIK) khususnya pada pemahaman pembuatan web sederhana. Maka dilakukan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) tersebut dengan memberikan teori pengetahuan dan praktek pendampingan secara langsung kepada siswa-siswa selama 3 hari yakni dalam pembuatan web. Peningkatan pemahaman dalam pembuatan web tersebut dimaksudkan guna meningkatkan keterampilan hard skill kepada peserta. Kegiatan tersebut dimaksudkan untuk dapat menambah pengalaman pengetahuan tentang web sederhana dan memotivasi siswa untuk mengetahui lebih dalam tentang pembuatan web khususnya web sederhana. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa peserta sangat antusias mengikuti, peserta dapat mengenal, membuat, menggunakan serta mengelola web dinamis berupa blog dan peserta pelatihan telah memiliki web dinamis berupa blog. Kata kunci: Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Negeri 1 Bumijawa, Web sederhana, Blog. Abstract  Vocational High School (SMK) 1 Bumijawa which is one of the vocational high schools in Tegal regency located at the foot of Mount Slamet with a distance of ± 50 from the Harapan Bersama polytechnic campus. At the school the computer network system was very adequate, this proved to be an adequate laboratory. In addition there are various departments in the school, one of which is a computer network engineering department. Vocational education is part of the education system that prepares graduates to have enough stock to be able to work in companies and master the experience of one field of work from many other occupations. In order to increase students' soft skills and hard skills knowledge in the industrial world later, one of them is knowledge in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), especially in the understanding of making simple web. For this reason, understanding on the simple web can later be applied in the world of work or after graduating from vocational school. Then carried out community service activities at the Vocational High School (SMK) by providing knowledge theory and practice of mentoring directly to students for 3 days namely in making the web. Increased understanding in making the web is intended to improve the hard skills of the participants. The activity is intended to be able to add to the experience of knowledge about the simple web and motivate students to find out more about making web specifically the simple web. The results showed that the participants were very enthusiastic to follow, participants could recognize, create, use and manage dynamic web in the form of blogs and the trainees already had a dynamic web in the form of blogs. Keywords: Vocational High School, Simple Web, Blog.

scholarly journals Students’ positive responses toward homework given by English teachers at vocational high school

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Kris Astuti
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Research Finding ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Academic Year

This study aims to find out and describe the students’ positive responses toward homework given by English teachers at grade twelve in SMK Negeri 3 Purworejo in the academic year of 2014/2015. The subject of the research is students of SMK Negeri 3 Purworejo grade twelve in the academic year of 2014/2015. The approach is qualitative naturalistic and the data were taken using open questionnaire. The research finding reveals 21 final categories. From those 21 final categories, there are four main components which are important to be explored further. Those four components are students, homework materials, teachers, and facilities. The positive responses toward homework coming from the students are satisfaction and happiness if they can do it without cheating. They are challenged in doing the homework and get new knowledge. Doing the listening homework trains students to concentrate. They better understand the learning material, develop their self-confidence, and express their ideas and opinions. For homework materials, the students’ positive responses are dominated by the material that students have already learned and have not learned yet. The positive responses based on teachers are the English teachers have to discuss and give scores of the homework. Regarding facilities, the students consider that the school’s facilities should be various and complete to help them do the homework.

scholarly journals A SURVEY ON CRITICAL LITERACY AS A PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH TO TEACHING ENGLISH IN INDONESIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gin Gin Gustine
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Critical Literacy ◽  
English Language ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Efl Context ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Approach To Teaching

In English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) context, Foreign-Language (EFL) context,critical literacy as an alternative approach to teaching language and literature may be considered as something new, compared to its origin in some English-speaking countries such as Australia or the USA. Teachers wishing to adopt critical literacy stance in their class are often left with little knowledge or experience on what critical literacy is and how to develop this approach in their class. This article discusses the result of a survey involving twenty one English teachers in a teacher education university in Bandung, West Java province, Indonesia, related to their knowledge on critical literacy as an approach to teaching English language. Result of questionnaires followed up by a focus group discussion reveals that although these teachers have been teaching English for approximately five to seven years in different levels of schools, some teachers show lack of knowledge on critical literacy as a methodological approach to teaching English. Finally, this article concludes with suggestions for English teachers to develop a critical literacy-oriented classroom.

scholarly journals PROBLEM-BASED GROUP DISCUSSION: AN EFFECTIVE ELT TECHNIQUE TO IMPROVE VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ TRANSACTIONAL SPEAKING SKILLS

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-258
Author(s):  
Kaharuddin Kaharuddin ◽  
Ananda Rahmadana
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Speaking Skills

In this millennial era, English speaking skills are very necessary for young learners, especially for Vocational High Schools students. However, few teachers still have difficulties in choosing the right technique to teach the speaking skills. Consequently, students feel that speaking is the hardest skill in English. This paper is aimed at discussing how to improve the students’ transactional speaking skills (group discussion) using problem-based group discussion technique at Vocational High School 5 Gowa. A quantitative research design was used to carry out this study with support from the data collection instrument i.e. speaking video test (group discussion). The design of this study conducted using a quasi-experimental with nonequivalent control group design. Twenty (20) students in two classes i.e. ten students for the experimental class and ten students for the controlled class of the intermediate level were purposively selected to participate in this study. The results of this study showed that the problem-based group discussion technique is able to improve students’ transactional speaking skills. It was proved by the result of the statistical analysis of the level significance P = 0.05 with the degree of freedom (df) = 9 indicated that the t-test values of the students’ transactional speaking skills (3.498) was higher than the t-table value (2.262). The outcome of this research indicates that this technique is effectively able to improve the students’ transactional speaking skills in exchanging information, taking a part in formal discussions and even learning to work in real-life situations

scholarly journals Effect of Character Education to Entrepreneurial Readiness For Vocational High School (VHS) Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Supari Muslim ◽  
Ika Novia Nur Hidayati
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Character Education ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Vocational Students ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
National Examination ◽  
Entrepreneurial Readiness ◽  
The Government

At present, many problems that occur in the school environment are mainly related to the low character values. There is a lot of cheating in the National Examination, student fights, child abuse, drug abuse, corruption, and various other social riots. From a number of these problems can be asked the question "what is the effect of character education on the entrepreneurial readiness of Vocational High School (SMK) students?". To answer these questions, research needs to be held. This research was conducted through a literature review of references and relevant research results, and continued through focus group discussion (FGD). The research found: (1) there is an influence of character education on the level of entrepreneurial readiness of vocational students; (2) character education values that influence entrepreneurial readiness, are creative, independent, honest, cooperative, curiosity, disciplined, courageous to take risks, strong motivation for success, communicative, realistic, commitment, never give up, oriented to action, leadership, and innovation; (3)Vocational students must obtain character education in accordance with the character possessed by an entrepreneur. Because in character education includes discipline, honesty, cooperation, curiosity, creativity and independence, almost all must also be owned by an entrepreneur; (4) The relationship between vocational students who already have character education will grow a mentality for entrepreneurship; andEntrepreneurial readiness is influenced by four dimensions of entrepreneurial readiness, namely intention, ability, learning and attraction; and (5)In order for entrepreneurial readiness to be realized optimally, there must be support from the government, changes in various theories that lead to improvement, and open to various developing innovations.    

scholarly journals PENDAMPINGAN PENGAJARAN ENGLISH FUN BAGI SISWA KELAS VIII SMPN 5 NARMADA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Ilham Ilham ◽  
Humaira Humaira ◽  
Muslimin Muslimin
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
School Students ◽  
Class Viii ◽  
Pair Work ◽  
Academic Year

Abstrak: Kegiatan pendampingan pengajaran English fun bagi siswa SMPN 5 Narmada merupakan bentuk pengabdian dalam rangka memberikan semangat dan motivasi belajar bahasa Inggris yang menyenangkan. Pendampingan pengajaran ini difokuskan pada siswa kelas VIII tahun pelajaran 2018-2019. Pengabdian ini dilakukan dalam bentuk pengajaran langsung didalam ruangan kelas dengan menggunakan metode permainan (game) seperti pair work cards, board card and spelling be game. Penggunaan metode ini sangat efektif dalam merangsang inspirasi belajar siswa untuk lebih memahami capaian pembelajaran. Kegiatan pendampingan pengajaran berlangsung selama 6 kali pertemuan. Selama proses pengajaran, para siswa terlihat aktif dan termotivasi untuk lebih semangat belajar bahasa Inggris. Para siswa ikut terlibat secara langsung dalam mengerjakan tugas dan latihan sesuai dengan arahan dan instruksi seorang guru. Dengan demikian, penggunaan metode game yang menyenangkan atau variasi metode akan mampu mendorong motivasi belajar siswa. Metode ini sangat cocok untuk dikembangkan bagi siswa sekolah disetiap jenjang khususnya siswa sekolah menengah pertama.Kata Kunci: Pengajaran, English, Fun.Abstract:  Teaching English fun for students of SMP 5 Narmada is a kind of service on community in order to have enthusiasm and motivation to learn English fun. This teaching service is focused on class VIII students in the academic year 2018-2019. This service is carried out in the form of direct teaching in the classroom by using game such as pair work cards, board cards and spelling be games. The use of these methods are more effective in stimulating the students' learning inspiration for getting the point of learning outcomes. Teaching services activities was conducted for 6 meetings. During the teaching process, students were actively and motivated to be more enthusiastic in learning English. The students are directly participate to do the assignments and exercises according to the direction and instructions of a teacher. Thus, the use of fun game methods or their variations will be able to encourage student learning motivation. These methods were very suitable to be developed for high school students each level, especially junior high school students.Keywords: Teaching, English, Fun

scholarly journals Factors Contributing to Teachers’ Resistence in Integrating ICT in EFL Classroom in Senior High School

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Kamilah, Mirjam Anugerahwati
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High Schools ◽  
School Facilities ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Pedagogical Knowledge ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Ict Integration ◽  
Resistance Factors ◽  
Ict Competence ◽  
Zero Resistance

ICT has become powerful media for teaching English, especially in improving students’ learning autonomy. However, studies have revealed that English teachers are sometimes resistant to ICT integration in the class, in which the resistance fails the effective ICT integration. The purpose of this study is to explain English teachers’ resistance towards ICT integration in the class by presenting and the categories of the resistance. There were seven teachers from six different senior high schools investigated in this study. Using semi-guided interview, observation and documentation, the study yielded the findings. There were three categories of resistance found; extreme, moderate and zero resistance. The factors contributing to the resistance were coming from external and internal, such as the unwillingness to learn and use ICT, lack of ICT competence and pedagogical knowledge, concerns about ICT for students, and unsupportive school facilities. It was also found that age might not matter much in contributing to the resistance and that the teachers’ perception is not always reflected in their teaching practice.Keywords: ICT integration, teacher’s resistance, factors of resistance, category of resistance.

scholarly journals The Needs Analysis of English in Bina Informatika Vocational High School of Bintaro as A Basis to Design English Teaching Materials

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-152
Author(s):  
Albiansyah Albiansyah ◽  
Minkhatunnakhriyah Minkhatunnakhriyah
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Need Analysis ◽  
Eleventh Graders ◽  
Analysis Of Teaching ◽  
Learning English

Abstract: This study aims to find out the need analysis of teaching and learning English for vocational high school students. It is focused on the students’ needs, deficiencies, and desires. To find the source of knowledge to design proper English materials, this study was performed at one of Bina Informatika vocational high school of bintaro , Tangerang Selatan. A series of questionnaires were distributed to multimedia students to analyze their needs, shortcomings, and motivation to learn English for vocational purposes. This survey research using a series of questionnaires covering three measures to determine the needs of students for particular purposes on materials in learning English. There were 41 participants in this study involving the eleventh graders. In figuring out the majority decisions for each item asked, the data were evaluated quantitatively. In investigating the reasons for each result, open-ended interviews were conducted with both the teacher and the students. The result showed that the students were supposed to be able to use English for everyday contact that would be beneficial to their future jobs since fluency in speaking and grammar were burdening them. Therefore, these students need contextual teaching on the delivered topics. In conclusion, the results of this research can be a landmark for creating a package of materials in English learning for the students.   Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui analisis kebutuhan pembelajaran bahasa Inggris bagi siswa SMK. Hal ini difokuskan pada kebutuhan, kekurangan, dan keinginan siswa yang menjadi sasaran pembelajaran. Untuk mengetahui sumber pengetahuan dalam merancang materi bahasa Inggris yang tepat, penelitian ini dilakukan di SMK Bina Informatika di Bintaro, Tangerang Selatan. Serangkaian kuesioner dibagikan kepada siswa multimedia untuk menganalisis kebutuhan, kekurangan, dan motivasi belajar bahasa Inggris untuk keperluan vokasional. Penelitian survei ini menggunakan serangkaian kuesioner yang mencakup tiga langkah untuk mengetahui kebutuhan siswa akan tujuan tertentu pada materi dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris. Ada 41 peserta dalam penelitian ini yang melibatkan siswa kelas sebelas. Dalam menentukan keputusan mayoritas untuk setiap item yang ditanyakan, data dievaluasi secara kuantitatif. Dalam menyelidiki alasan untuk setiap hasil, wawancara terbuka dilakukan dengan guru dan siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa siswa diharapkan dapat menggunakan bahasa Inggris untuk percakapan sehari-hari yang akan bermanfaat bagi pekerjaan mereka di masa depan karena kefasihan berbicara dan tata bahasa membebani mereka. Oleh karena itu, para siswa ini membutuhkan pengajaran kontekstual pada topik yang disampaikan. Kesimpulannya, hasil penelitian ini dapat menjadi tonggak pembuatan bahan ajar bahasa Inggris bagi siswa.

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