scholarly journals Developing Barcorious Application as Teaching Media for English Young Students: Focus on Implication

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Arimuliani Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
English Language ◽  
School Level ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Young Students

Recently, teaching English for young learners especially for elementary school level still becomes problem in practice especially in Pekanbaru. Practically, the teachers teach their students without standard guidance to go with such as curriculum and syllabus because for fourth grades students, English Language subject looks like as extra subject which affects the effort to teach maximal. As response to this issue, the researcher has developed a learning media which focuses on vocabulary mastery which provides chance for the students to learn with or without teacher. There are five stages in developing this media which called by Barcorious such as analyzing students’ need, designing media, developing content and design, implementation media, and evaluation. This study describes the implementation of Barcorious application to enhance students’ vocabulary mastery. Indeed, this media was implemented for teaching four grade students. There was one class which consisted of 35 students participated. The finding shows this media can give significant improvement of students’ vocabulary mastery because the students’ post-test higher than pre-test.

scholarly journals Sosialisasi English for Young Learners (EYL) bagi Guru Sekolah Dasar di Gugus II Kecamatan Ciamis

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 450
Author(s):  
Lystiana Nurhayat Hakim ◽  
Tri Agustini Solihati
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
Community Service ◽  
English Language ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Teaching Techniques ◽  
Young Learners

Perubahan Kurikulum membuat mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris di Sekolah Dasar berubah dari muatan lokal menjadi program ektrakurikuler. Berdasarkan data pra-observasi, di Kecamatan Ciamis pengajaran Bahasa Inggris mengalami beberapa kendala seperti kualifikasi guru yang bukan Sarjana Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, pengunaan teknik serta metode mengajar Bahasa Inggris yang monoton dan menjenuhkan, kurangnya sumber ajar, serta tidak adanya pelatihan dan pembinaan pengajaran Bahasa Inggris bagi pembelajar anak. Melihat berbagai permasalahan tersebut maka penulis melakukan pengabdian kepada masyarakat dengan memberikan pelatihan pengajaran Bahasa Inggris dan Forum Group Discussion (FGD) bagi guru-guru Sekolah Dasar di Kecamatan Ciamis. Hasil pengabdian ini menunjukan bahwa guru memiliki motivasi yang baik dalam meningkatkan kompetensi mereka dalam pengajaran Bahasa Inggris, pemahaman mereka terhadap karakteristik pembelajar anak juga meningkat, serta adanya peningkatan kemampuan guru untuk menciptakan pengajaran yang bermakna dan menyenangkan.Kata kunci: Pengajaran, Bahasa Inggris, Sekolah Dasar Socialization of English for Young Learners (EYL) for Elementary School Teachers in Cluster II Ciamis Kecamatan District ABSTRACTThe change of curriculum makes English subjects in Elementary School move from local content to the extracurricular program. Based on pre-observation data, there are some obstacles face by the teacher in teaching English to young learners in Ciamis. Those are the unqualified English teachers, the monotonous of teaching techniques and methods, the lack of using teaching sources, and the unavailable of EYL workshops. Therefore, to solve those problems the author conducted a community service in the form of the EYL workshop and FGD.  The community service makes the teachers' motivation to improve their competency in English language teaching increase. Besides, their understanding of the characteristics of children and their ability to create meaningful and interesting teaching also increase.Keywords: Teaching, English, Elemntary School

scholarly journals THE PHONICS METHOD IN TEACHING EFL PRONUNCIATION TO YOUNG LEARNERS WITH DYSLEXIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 211-217
Author(s):  
Zdena Kralova ◽  
Daniela Soradova
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Reading Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Improvement Rate ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
English Pronunciation ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group

The Phonics method brings more logic into the correspondence between English pronunciation and spelling. Therefore, it might be beneficial for learners with special educational needs (namely dyslexia). The study investigates the effectiveness of the Phonics method in teaching English pronunciation to young non-native learners comparing the achievement of the intact and the integrated learners. The Phonics method was applied for five months in the experimental group, and other, more traditional methods for teaching EFL pronunciation were applied in the control group at an elementary school in Slovakia. Both groups consisted of the intact and the integrated learners (experimental group: 19 intact and 2 integrated learners; control group: 17 intact and 2 integrated learners). The learners underwent a dictation and a reading test in pre-test and post-test, and the results indicate the benefit of the Phonics method for all learners with significant improvement among learners with dyslexia. The integrated learners՚ improvement rate was nearly six times (dictation)/three times (reading test) higher in the experimental group than in the control group.

scholarly journals “I start learning English through speaking”: Social agency demand and inter-school readiness for Indonesian young English learners

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 218-225
Author(s):  
Sri Setyarini ◽  
Bachrudin Musthafa ◽  
Ahmad Bukhori Muslim
Keyword(s):  
School Readiness ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
English Language ◽  
National Curriculum ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
School Level ◽  
Social Agency ◽  
Young Learners

Preserving Indonesian as a national identity and institutional readiness to perform the national curriculum 2013 instruction has become a critical factor in the exclusion of English as a compulsory subject at the elementary school level. This leaves rooms for teachers’ confusion and creativity, leading to various practices at different school clusters, depending on parental demands and school readiness. This study thus tries to cast light on the social agency demand and inter-school readiness for young learners in the Indonesian EFL pedagogical contexts. This instrumental case study portrays the practices of English language teaching at three clusters of Indonesian primary schools; local, national, and independent, as well as responses of parents and students to these practices. Involving 4-6 grade students and English teachers of six primary schools, the data were garnered through classroom observation, interviews, and document analysis. The findings revealed that although teaching English to young learners is somehow communicative and fun, it more emphasises  literacy skills (reading, writing, and grammar), particularly at local schools as the majority cluster across the country. Since English is a non-phonetic language, this literacy-focused practice is rather contradictory to what parents as social agencies expect, that is, to develop their children’s English oral proficiency. The study also offers ways by which teachers and schools can accommodate this social agency’s needs for speaking skills by focusing more on student-centred and oral English proficiency activities and assessment.

scholarly journals Using Total Physical Response (TPR) Method on Young Learners English Language Teaching

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Cicih Nuraeni
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Word Choice ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Physical Response ◽  
Learning English

<p>The purpose of this study was to describe the use of Total Physical Response (TPR) method on young learners English Language Teaching (ELT) at Panti Asuhan Yauma. The method of the research is descriptive qualitative. In this research the researcher describes the activities carried out by teachers and students by using TPR method. The data resources are from teacher and students in Panti Asuhan Yauma Jakarta. The class consists of 30 students which their ages were around 5 to 11 years old. The data collected through observation in learning activities. The instruments were pre-test and post-test with 2 (two) criterion being assessed, namely vocabulary and comprehension. They were divided into 5 (five) elements such as accuracy of word, understanding each word, word choice, understanding the meaning, and speaking easily. The results showed that there was an improvement in vocabulary score about 27.40 and comprehension score about 28.77. The research finding first showed that when using the TPR method children enjoyed and were also very active in learning English. The researcher hopes that the study contributes to the activities of teaching and learning English, especially teaching English for young learners. It was proved by the score from pre-test and post-test.</p>

scholarly journals ENGLISH LANGUAGE IMMERSION BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL BAGI SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR

Sarwahita ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (02) ◽  
pp. 140-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusup Supriyono ◽  
Nita Sari Narulita Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
English Language ◽  
Portfolio Assessment ◽  
National Curriculum ◽  
Language Immersion ◽  
School Level ◽  
Cultural Learning ◽  
Young Learners

ABSTRACT: Early English mastery for children is very urgent considering Indonesia has an important position in the world's interests, both economically, socially, culturally and politically. Therefore, the global communication capability is one of the national agenda which is affixed to the national curriculum which must be studied from elementary level to university. Local Language Wisdom Immersion approach based on Local Wisdom comes as an effort to face the challenge. The targets of this program are young learners, ranging in age from 10-12 years old, who sit at the elementary school level. Learners learn English using a mix of local and international content, enabling cross-cultural learning, and learning patterns using second language acquisition. Furthermore, the portfolio assessment is used for assessment, including test, questionnaire, observation, and documents. The advantages of English language immersion based on local wisdom, ie learners in addition to mastering basic English, they are also prepared psychologically, socially and culturally. Their future hopes will be the future of national communications capabilities of global communications capabilities.   ABSTRAK: Penguasan bahasa Inggris sejak dini menjadi sangat urgen mengingat Indonesia memiliki posisi penting dalam pencaturan kepentingan dunia, baik secara ekonomi, social, budaya maupun politik. Oleh karena itu, kemampuan komunikasi global menjadi salah satu agenda nasional yang dibubuhkan menjadi kurikulum nasional yang harus dipelajari mulai tingkat dasar sampai perguruan tinggi. Pendekatan English Language Immersion berbasis Kearifan lokal hadir sebagai upaya menghadapi tantang tersebut. Sasaran program ini adalah pebelajar muda (English young learners), dengan rentang usia 10-12 tahun, yang duduk ditingkat sekolah dasar. Peserta didik belajar bahasa Inggris dengan menggunakan perpaduan konten lokal dan internasional, sehingga memungkinkan akan adanya belajar lintas budaya, dan pola-pola belajar menggunakan teori pemerolehan bahasa kedua (Second language acquisition). Selanjutnya portfolio assessment digunakan untuk melihat kemampuan, kinerja dan prestasi yang terukur dengan menggunakan alat assessmen, diantaranya test, kuesioner, observasi, dan dokumen. Kelebihan dari English language immersion berbasis kearifan lokal, yaitu peserta didik disamping dapat menguasai bahasa Inggris dasar, mereka juga dipersiapkan secara psikologis, sosial dan budaya. Harapan kedepan mereka akan menjadi duta bangsa di masa depan yang akan menyampaikan pesan kepada dunia bahwa bangsa Indonsia adalah bangsa yang besar yang memiki keunggulan-keunggulan lokal yang dapat dinilai secara ekonomi maupun politik yang patut dibanggakan ditingkat dunia melalui kemampuan komunikasi global yang mereka kuasai.

scholarly journals Level teaching of the English language in schools of Kazakhstan: perception and understanding of the reform by teachers

2020 ◽  
Vol 100 (4) ◽  
pp. 136-144
Author(s):  
A Litovkina ◽  
◽  
D Zhorabekova ◽  
A Issabekov ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
General Education ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
International Standards ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
School Level ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Quality Of Teaching

This article is devoted to the analysis of the current state of level teaching of the English language in schools in Kazakhstan. The introduction of the Common European Framework of References for Languages in the process of foreign language education in Kazakhstan entailed significant changes that made it possible to im-prove the quality of teaching English, bring it closer to international standards, and ensure its competitiveness at the global level. However, research has shown that in order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to take into account the awareness and opinion of teachers. This article is an exploratory study examining the application of CEFR in the English language teaching system in general education schools in Kazakhstan, with emphasis on the knowledge and opinions of teachers. The article also provides a brief overview of world experience in the practical application of the principles of CEFR in teaching English. This study used a survey for English teachers as the primary data collection method. The results of the study showed that there are difficulties at the school level that affect the final result of proficiency in English language teaching. Nevertheless, thanks to the adopted language policy, the country is undergoing a progressive development of foreign language ed-ucation and purposeful work is being carried out to ensure the quality of teaching English, which is reflected in almost all program documents for the development of education.

scholarly journals The Effect of ECRIF Strategy on EFL Seventh Graders’ Vocabulary Learning and Retention

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arab World English Journal ◽  
Basma Issa Ahmad AlSaleem
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Seventh Graders ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Traditional Technique ◽  
School Year ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group

This paper aims at highlighting the effectiveness of Encounter, Clarify ,Remember, Internalize, Fluent Use (ECRIF) strategy in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Seventh Graders’ vocabulary learning and retention. It tries to answer the following question : Are there statistically important differences at (α ≤ 0.05) in the whole mean scores in vocabulary accomplishment among the students who learn English vocabulary through using ECRIF strategy (experimental group) and those who learn English vocabulary over the traditional technique (control group) in the post test? To accomplish the purpose of the study, the researcher shown the experimental group with a sample involved (125) students for ECRIF strategy. While the traditional technique was used with the control group which involved (100) students in the first term of the school year 2017-2018.The researcher used (pre -post &amp; delayed) vocabulary test and an analysis card to collect data. The study's results suggested that there were statistically important differences at (α ≤ 0.05) in the whole mean grade in vocabulary accomplishment between experimental and the control groups in the post &amp; delayed test in favor of ECRIF strategy. In addition, the researcher recognized these differences to using ECRIF strategy in teaching English language vocabulary. In light of these outcomes, the study suggested the necessity of applying ECRIF in teaching English language to get better results in students’ vocabulary learning and retention in English as a foreign language. Similarly, the ECRIF Strategy would be used with other English skills and sub-skills.

scholarly journals USING CHAIN MASSAGE GAME TO SUPPORT YOUNG LEARNERS’ VAK LEARNING STYLE

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 169
Author(s):  
Yella Dezas Perdani
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Classroom Activities ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Effective Activity ◽  
Young Learner

This research discusses the involving chain massage to accommodate young learners' learning style in which is conducted at grade 4 of one elementary school in Bandung. The aim of this research are (1) involving chain massage games in teaching English to the young learner, especially in grade 4 of an elementary school in Bandung, (2) finding out teacher’s and children’s responses toward the implementation of chain message in TEYL. This research uses a qualitative study where there are 40 students and one English teacher as the participants. The findings of this study show that chain messages can be considered as an effective activity of TEYL.The children seem to learn English more excitedly by game. With regard to the teacher, chain message game creates classroom activities more interesting and joyful because the children’s are involved in. Moreover, this game is also support different learning style of the children, visual, auditory and kinesthetic. However, the teachers found some obstacles in implementing the technique because they still children who easily get bored.

scholarly journals The effects of problem-solving teaching methods on elementary school student’s physics achievement at Dudmegn full cycle elementary school, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-63
Author(s):  
Asrat Dagnew Kelkay ◽  
Gebremedhin Dagnew
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Lecture Method ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Research Procedure

This study investigated the effects of problem-solving teaching method on elementary school students’ physics achievement at elementary school. In this investigation an experimental research procedure was used. Along with this, a sample of sixty students was drawn from a total of three hundred seventy-eight students using lottery method of sampling technique. Physics achievement test (pre-test and post-test) covering the unit ‘’Introduction to Electronics’’ was used as measuring instrument. Then, based on the pre-test scores, mixed ability groups such as fifteen high and fifteen low scoring 30 students each were assigned as experimental (13Fand17M) and control(15 and15M) groups using lottery method of sampling technique Students in the experimental group were taught using problem solving teaching method while those in the control group were instructed with lecture teaching method. The post-test constructed by the writer in the sample unit taught was administrated to both groups immediately after the treatment was over. Finally, the results of the study revealed that problem-solving teaching method was more effective in teaching physics as compared with lecture method at elementary school level.   Key words: Achievement, Effect, Elementary, Physics, problem    

Teachers’ Implementations of Teaching Techniques for Young Learners

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Veronica Listyani Diptoadi ◽  
Ruruh Mindari ◽  
Hendra Tedjasuksmana
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
English Department ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Teaching Techniques ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
The Third ◽  
English Class ◽  
Catholic University

Although often taking part in seminars and workshops on how to teach English to their students, it seems that elementary school teachers of English (though not all) do not really implement what they have received in their classrooms. The seminar that the English Department of Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University held on the 8th of August 2015 was a workshop where the participants, the elementary school teachers of English, were trained to demonstrate how to use drama, storytelling, games and songs as techniques in teaching English to their students. They were expected to be able to use these techniques in their respective classrooms. The techniques became the alternatives to the current techniques being practiced at schools to enliven the learning atmosphere. Therefore, this study which is the third level or the last level of our project on developing an English handbook for English teachers at elementary schools, is in the form of an observational study describing how the teachers implemented the techniques -- drama, storytelling, games and songs -- in their respective classrooms, students’ responses and   what problems took place when the teachers were carrying out the techniques. The results show that the teachers were able to teach those techniques in their classes, students actively took part more actively in their English class, and they liked games and songs much.

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