scholarly journals A NARRATIVE INQUIRY STUDY ON TEACHING READING USING AUTHENTIC MATERIALS

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Melasari . ◽  
Alan Jaelani ◽  
Movi Riana Rahmawanti
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Narrative Inquiry ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Junior High Schools ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
Teaching Reading ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Audio Recording ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Authentic Material

<p>This study investigates in-service English teachers’ voices toward the use of authentic materials in teaching reading and the challenges in using the materials. A narrative inquiry study is employed in which the data were qualitatively collected through interview and documentation process. This study was conducted at one of the Private Junior High Schools in Bogor, Indonesia. An in-service English teacher was chosen as a participant who participated in the process of collecting data through structured interviews by audio recording. The result of this research shows that an in-service English teacher have positive perceptions toward the use of authentic material in teaching reading. Various positive reasons and challenges for the use of authentic materials in the classroom were revealed.</p>

scholarly journals The English Teachers’ Instructional Strategies to Assist Students to Meet the Minimum Criterion of Mastery Learning

JET ADI BUANA ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-196
Author(s):  
Jessica Febrina Haryanto ◽  
Agustinus Ngadiman
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Instructional Strategies ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Mastery Learning ◽  
Short Review ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Junior High Schools ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
Main Instrument ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This article uncovered the instructional strategies used by Junior High English teacher to assist students to achieve the determined Minimum Criterion of Mastery Learning (MCML) or KKM (Kriteria Kompetensi Minimal). The subjects of the study were 4 English Teachers of Junior High Schools and Senior High Schools in Surabaya. They were assumed to have had enough experiences in teaching EFL to the students. The main instrument of the study was a semi structured questionnaire. There were ten strategies used by English Teachers of Junior High Schools and Senior High Schools to assist their students to meet the Minimum Criterion of Mastery Learning. They are (1) Conducting short review, (2) Teaching step-by-step, (3) Giving a large number of questions, (4) Giving a large number of questions, (5) Guiding the students’ practices, (6) Checking the students’ understanding, (7) Obtaining high success rate. (8) Providing scaffolds for difficult tasks, (9) Assessing independent practices, and (10) Conducting weekly and monthly review. Keywords:  Minimum Criterion of Mastery Learning (MCML), strategies

scholarly journals Asessing Teacher’s Perception in the Use of Pre-Reading Activities in EFL Classroom

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 236
Author(s):  
Karolis Anaktototy ◽  
Mathilda Huwae
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Text Structure ◽  
Junior High Schools ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Teaching Reading ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Asking Questions ◽  
Reading Activities ◽  
Teacher's Perception

This study was aimed at finding out kinds of pre-reading activities commonly used, and teachers’ perceptions on the use of pre-reading activities. Survey method was used as research method. To collect data, questionnaire and observation checklist were used as research instruments. There were 33 English teachers from 11 Junior High Schools as participants. The result of the study revealed that pre-reading activities were used by English teachers to engage students in reading activities. Pre-reading activities such as asking questions, identifying text structure, previewing, showing picture, brainstorming, and making prediction were the preferable activities applied by teachers. The teachers believed that the use of pre-reading activities in teaching reading is an effective way to improve students’ reading comprehension.

The Effect of Junior High School Teachers' Motivation and Willingness to Change on the Diversity of Their Teaching Methods

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 1160
Author(s):  
Hanan Abu Zeid ◽  
Nabil Assadi ◽  
Tareq Murad
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Research Question ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Junior High Schools ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Willingness To Change ◽  
High Motivation

This study attempts examine the influence of motivation and willingness of   teachers to change on the diversity of teaching methods. The research question is: What is the influence of junior school teachers' motivations and willingness to change on the diversity of their teaching instructions? The participants of the study are 50 English teachers of Junior High Schools in Northern Israel. The research instruments were three questionnaires. The research’s findings revealed a significant influence of English teachers of Junior High Schools willingness to change on the diversity of teaching methods; the higher the willingness to change, the diversity in teaching modes increases. Another significant effect was also found between the level of teaching motivation and diversity of teaching methods; teachers with high motivation level reported diversification in teaching methods. A final significant effect of level of general motivation and willingness for change was also found; the willingness for change among teachers of high motivation increased. The main research conclusion is that willingness to change, which is connected to motivation, influences the diversity of teaching methods. Therefore, in order to assimilate changes in teachers’ working modes, like diversifying their teaching methods or in any other way, there is a need to encourage and nurture their motivation.

scholarly journals “I FORGOT WHAT IT IS”: THE ENACTMENT OF 2013 CURRICULUM IN EFL CLASSROOM

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 234
Author(s):  
Susmalinda Misbah ◽  
Untung Waluyo ◽  
Khusnul Khotimah
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Authentic Assessment ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Junior High Schools ◽  
Practical Recommendations

To date, the 2013 curriculum has been implemented for almost a decade. But this latest curriculum has not been well-implemented due to many obstacles. Accordingly, plethora studies have been extensively carried out to refine the praxis. However, the investigation of this area in junior high schools is underexplored. Thus, this study was carried out to fill this void. This research study aimed to investigate the problems in enacting 2013 Curriculum, to reveal the hindering factors, and to showcase how teachers cope with those problems. Grounded in a case study, nine English teachers of state junior high schools were recruited. Data were collected through observations, documentations, and interviews. The findings confirmed that teachers experienced some delinquent setback in translating curriculum into instruction. This was related to how they teach using suggested teaching stages, integrate intended domains of competence, and conduct authentic assessment. Furthermore, students’ lack of motivation and autonomy was also a sizeable impediment. In relation to this, some hindering factors and teachers’ endeavours to cope with the abovementioned problems were also elaborated systematically. To end this article, some practical recommendations were proposed accordingly.

scholarly journals ENGLISH TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION TOWARD CHARACTER ASSESMENT IN 2013 CURRICULUM: A STUDY ON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN MANADO AND TOMOHON, NORTH SULAWESI

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ervita Carolina Tania ◽  
Nihta Liando ◽  
Mister Gidion Maru
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Character Education ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Junior High Schools ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
North Sulawesi ◽  
Character Assessment ◽  
Character Building

This research aims at finding out the perceptions of English teachers on character aspectswhich are not directly taugh. Yet it becomes a priority to asses basic competence. This study attemptsto identify the obstacles for implementing curriculum 2013 particularly student character assessment.As a qualitative research, data are obtained through interviews. The data are taken from the schoolsthat implement the curriculum especially six teachers who are randomly selected out of twentyteachers from each school.The results reveal that most of the teachers perceived that aspects of the should be taughtindirectly. Such perception was based upon the notion that character is not to be taught but to bepracticed. Those teachers were also of the opinion that character assessment does not guarantee thepositive character building. They believed that school must involve the parents and society for thesuccess of the character education. The teachers met the problems in implementing the assessmentsuch as time consuming, complicated assessment process, incompatiblity with big class and the lackof facility.Keywords: perception, character assesment, english teacher, curriculum 2013INTRODUCTION

scholarly journals THE USE OF AUTHENTIC MATERIAL IN TEACHING READING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT: REVIEW OF LITERATURE

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 122
Author(s):  
Fitri Puspita Sari ◽  
Gusti Nur Hafifah ◽  
Linda Mayasari
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Teaching Reading ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Learning To Read ◽  
Authentic Material ◽  
National Journal

Process of learning needs development time by time. Following situation of teaching, it is important for educator to find materials which is understandable and enjoyable. One of materials that effective to be used is authentic material. The authentic materials are not designed for language learning, it is able to use as a tool to teach students and give them real experience in the classroom. Moreover, this paper aims to review research about authentic materials that is used in teaching and learning reading, especially (descriptive text). In order to get the goal, this paper reviews some researches from experts relating to the use of authentic materials in learning to read descriptive text. The author used around 40 articles which discussed about teaching English skills especially reading, authentic material and descriptive text. The author collected the data by surfing the international and national journal to be reviewed. The result shows that most of the studies recommend the educators use authentic materials to be applied in the classroom.

scholarly journals Strategies to Improve Education Quality at Junior High Schools

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dian Grace Puspita ◽  
Sugiyono Sugiyono
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Junior High Schools ◽  
Education Quality ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Student Centered Learning

This study aimed to introduce education practitioners and the general public to the strategies that schools have undertaken to improve the quality of education. This research used qualitative methods to explore existing phenomena. The research was conducted at one of the junior high schools in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews whose questions were developed after being in the field. The data were processed using qualitative data analysis techniques. Source triangulation was carried out with three teachers. The results showed that there were strategies that were considered effective in improving the quality of education. This quality improvement was indicated by the good student output and the trust of the community who considered the school to be one of their favorite schools in the area; through this quality improvement, the school became an example for others. Some of the strategies that were considered effective were implementing student-centered learning, increasing the number of high achieving new student admissions, strengthening human resources, providing educational rewards, and learning outside the classroom. Keywords: junior high school, education quality improvement

scholarly journals Quality Teaching Practice: Value Education in the Language Classroom

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tan Yuan Yi ◽  
Norhanim Abdul Samat
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Language Classroom

The latest Malaysian Educational Blueprint (2013-2025) asserts the importance of producing value-driven Malaysians through education. English language teaching should be aimed beyond producing more proficient users as it possesses a nature that is particularly suitable for value incorporation. This research aims to investigate how English teachers communicate values to students, the kinds of values communicated and whether the values communicated are stipulated by the Ministry of Education. This research utilized a qualitative case study approach on two respondents, an experienced English teacher and a novice English teacher. Their lessons were videotaped, transcribed and coded based on a set of established analysis tool. Semi-structured interviews were also conducted to further understand the values depicted by the respondents. The results of the research show that teachers consciously incorporated values through selected topics, tasks and explicit moral statements. They subconsciously transmitted values through classroom rules and regulations, curricular substructures and expressive morality. It is found in this research that teachers applied much more subconscious approaches to communicate values than that of conscious ones during teacher-student encounter, with classroom facilitation being used as the medium most frequently. The kinds of values communicated included spiritual, intellectual, esthetical, positive, interactional, citizen, economical and modernized values. About half of the values communicated were stipulated by the Ministry of Education. This research provides new insights into how Malaysian English teachers can improve the quality of their teaching by harnessing the full potential of a language classroom to educate values.

scholarly journals Developing Students� Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in Reading: English Teachers� Strategies in Selected Junior High Schools

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 204
Author(s):  
Bernadeta Siska Indriyana ◽  
Paulus Kuswandono
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Junior High Schools ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills

The 2013 curriculum in Indonesia mandates that teachers should develop students� Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). One of the learning goals through HOTS is to make sure that students can analyze, evaluate, and create their knowledge. However, studies on HOTS issues in English learning, particularly in reading skills, are still very limited. Therefore, this study aimed at describing the teachers� strategies in developing HOTS in teaching reading skills. The researcher used a mixed-method, as it is relevant to the methodology needed in this study. The participants were 22 English teachers of Junior High Schools in Yogyakarta. The data were collected through questionnaires, observations, and interviews. The findings indicated that the strategies by the teachers to develop HOTS were as follows: (1) asking divergent questions to the students, (2) using group discussions, (3) informing learning objectives to the students, (3) giving feedback to invite the students to review, refine, and improve understanding about learning materials, and (5) giving motivation to the students to think critically. The recommendation for further study is also discussed.

scholarly journals THE IMPLEMENTATION OF KNOW-WANT-LEARN (K-W-L) STRATEGY IN TEACHING READING AT ELEVENTH GRADE OF SMA NEGERI 3 SINGARAJA

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
I. P. K. A. P. Putra
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Prior Knowledge ◽  
Classroom Observation ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Alternative Strategy ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
Teaching Reading ◽  
Qualitative Design ◽  
Learn Strategy

This study aimed at describing the implementation of K-W-L (Know-Want-Learn) strategy used by one of the English teachers in SMA Negeri 3, Singaraja. In this study, the subjects of the study were the students of SMA Negeri 3 Singaraja especially the eleventh grade and an English teacher. The present study employed qualitative design. The methods of data collection were classroom observation and questionnaire. The findings showed that there were 3 stages of the implementation of K-W-L (Know-Want-Learn) strategy namely pre-teaching, whilst-teaching and post-teaching. The result of the questionnaire, it means about the brilliant alternative strategy used by teacher, because KWL (Know-Want-Learn) developed some ideas about the text before reading the whole text and focus to find the important points of the text. Before the student starts to read the text, they need to use their prior knowledge and continue to set their want or interest of the text.

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