scholarly journals Class Room Action Research in English Language Learning

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 194-212
Author(s):  
Zulfikri Betyar Rasuan
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
English Language ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Scientific Activity ◽  
English Learning ◽  
English Classrooms ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Class Room

Research activities is common for a lecturer because it is a compoulsary term. Research in English Language or English learning is a scientific activity that aims at investigating the rules that work in the process of English learning. Research activities in English learning cover four steps: observing, describing, analyzing, and explaining. The way of each step is done depends on the nature of the data and the objective of the research. Classroom Action Research (CAR) for English Learning aims at developing a certain instructional strategy to solve practical instructional problems in English classrooms. Each English learner is basically able to learn English provided that he or she is given the appropriate help as each learner has his or her own style and strategy of learning. CAR for English Learning aims at discovering learning-teaching strategies that match learners’ style and strategies in learning English. CAR is done in several cyles each of which is repeated in the following cycle if the result is not satisfactory yet with the better revised lesson plan. Each cycle begins with lesson planning, implementing the plan, observing the implementation, and reflecing or evaluating the process and the result of the implementation. The result of the reflection determines the following cycle.

scholarly journals PENGGUNAAN MEDIA GAMBAR UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PENGUASAAN VOCABULARY ANAK

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-65
Author(s):  
Nurul Ulfah Putri Utami ◽  
Taopik Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Media Images ◽  
Media Image ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
The Media ◽  
Image Pattern

ABSTRACTThis study triggered by the lack of mastery of vocabulary in English language learning. It is based on interviews and learning activities of researchers at TK Pertiwi DWP Tasikmalaya on the activities of the implementation of the PPL UPI Tasikmalaya in 2017, as well as the data pre action before the research activities carried out which shows that there are still many students who do not abide by the minimum completeness criteria (KKM ). Low mastery of vocabulary students are not separated from the ineffectiveness of the media used and the ability of teachers to plan and implement teaching and learning. This study aims to determine the planning, implementation and improvement ofmastery of vocabulary children'sthrough the use of media images. Media image is a kind of learning media by using the image (pattern / graffiti a form) that is projected onto the two-dimensional form. By using media images of children will obtain data about an object in full shape, appearance and the name of the object. So that the child will be faster remember a word well. This is certainly very suitable to be applied on English language learning. In this study the research method used was classroom action research (PTK) is adapted from the model Kemmis and Mc Taggart with three cycles. Subjects in this study is the researchers themselves and the children in group A2 TK Pertiwi DWP Tawang District of Tasikmalaya, amounting to 13 people. Data was collected by APKG and observation sheet. Based on the results obtained by an increase in the ability of teachers to create lesson plan reached 92.18%, enhancements to the ability of teachers in implementing the learning reached 93.12% and themastery of vocabulary child'sof 92.3%. In general the increase occurred after be applied using media imagesPenelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh rendahnya penguasan kosa kata pada pembelajaran bahasa inggris. Hal ini didasarkan pada hasil wawancara dan kegiatan belajar mengajar peneliti di TK Pertiwi DWP Kota Tasikmalaya pada kegiatan pelaksanaan PPL UPI Tasikmalaya tahun 2017, serta data hasil pra tindakan sebelum kegiatan penelitian dilaksanakan yang menunjukan bahwa masih banyak siswa yang tidak memenuhi nilai kriteria ketuntasan minimal (KKM). Rendahnya penguasaan vocabulary siswa tidak terlepas dari tidak efektifnya media yang digunakan dan kemampuan guru dalam merencanakan dan melaksanakan kegiatan belajar mengajar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perencanaan, pelaksanaan dan peningkatan penguasaan vocabulary anak melalui penggunaan media gambar. Media gambar adalah suatu jenis media pembelajaran dengan menggunakan gambar (pola/coretan suatu bentuk) yang diproyeksikan ke dalam bentuk 2 dimensi. Dengan menggunakan media gambar anak akan memperoleh data mengenai suatu benda secara lengkap baik bentuk, tampilan maupun  nama benda tersebut. Sehingga anak akan lebih cepat mengingat suatu kata dengan baik. Hal ini tentunya sangat cocok diterapkan pada pembelajaran bahasa inggris. Pada penelitian ini metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) yang mengadaptasi dari model Kemmis dan Mc Taggart dengan tiga siklus. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah peneliti sendiri dan anak kelompok A2 TK Pertiwi DWP Kecamatan Tawang Kota Tasikmalaya yang berjumlah 13 orang. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan APKG dan lembar observasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh peningkatan kemampuan guru dalam membuat rencana pelaksanaan pembelajaran mencapai 92,18 %, peningakatan kemampuan guru dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran mencapai 93,12 % dan hasil penguasaan vocabulary anak mencapai 92,3 %. Secara umum peningkatan terjadi setelah diterapakan penggunaan media gambar. 

scholarly journals Muatan Konten Lokal pada Materi Pelajaran Bahasa Inggris di SMP Negeri 5 Sigi

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-140
Author(s):  
Herlina
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Local Content ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
English Subject

Based on the 2013 curriculum 2016’s revision, there are subject materials that demand about local content in English subjects at the level of SMP Class VII. Teachers need many researches and practices integrating and implementating these subjects. Basically,  it needs to be done in-depth study in the form of content analysis. This research was conducted on content and learning English in SMP Negeri 5 Sigi. This study aims to find out 1) how many percentage of local content in English lesson material Class VII SMP in the curriculum 2013 revision 2016; 2) how to integrate local content in English subject matter in SMP Negeri 5 Sigi; 3) how the implementation of material with local content in English learning in SMP Negeri 5 Sigi, and; 4) how to integrate local content in effective and efficient English lessons in SMP Negeri 5 Sigi. The study used a qualitative descriptive approach with the method of collecting document studies, interviews, and observation. The research results are 1) the proportion of local content that can be integrated into English language learning material SMP is 95%; 2) the integrity of local content in English learning materials in SMP Negeri 5 Sigi can be found in the lesson plan; 3) implementation of materials with local content in English learning attached to KTSP, Syllabus, lesson plan and learning resources enrichment book.

Needs Analysis and Teachers' Perceptions: A Study of the English Undergraduate Students

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Needs Analysis ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Visual Aids ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Classroom Activities ◽  
Teaching Aids

Needs Analysis in the context of language-learning-teaching is an important process to design a certain course and syllabus. It helps course designers to set objectives, choose content, method of instruction, appropriate teaching aids, and classroom activities for different courses. This paper reports the perceptions of the researchers on the English language learning needs of the English undergraduate students of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Sheringal, Pakistan. The data is based on the researchers’ personal experience and first-hand observation of the population as the researchers have been teaching in the target context for about a decade. Furthermore, the researchers have always been in discussion with their students and colleagues about the target students’ English learning needs, preferred learning styles, motivation in learning English, interest, strengths/weaknesses, and attitude toward English learning in the target setting. Learners’ assignments, exam answer sheets, and presentations have also been used is a source of data collection. A needs analysis model proposed by Hutchinson and Waters (1987) has been applied in order to analyze the data. The results show that the students lack well grammatical sentences, have poor spellings, capitalization problems, limited vocabulary, unaware of collocations, poor/slow reading comprehension, and lack of effective presentation skills. Furthermore, most of the students have a lack of involvement in classroom activities and feel shy about speaking the English language. It was reported that the provision of authentic material, interesting activities, suitable audio-visual aids, relevant texts, language labs, and other logistic arrangements can better help them in learning the English language. The findings demonstrate that the students wished to have a learner-centered-course that helps them excel in their academic life and learning the English language.

English Students’ Attitudes towards English Language Teaching and Learning at IAIN Padangsidimpuan

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ida Royani ◽  
T. Silvana Sinar
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Role Models ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
English Students

This study investigated the English students’ attitudes of IAIN Padangsidimpuan towards both English language teaching in terms of (a) language-centered, (b) learner-centered, and (c) learning-centered method; and learning English in terms of scales (a) attitudes toward long-term English learning, (b) interest in culture and communication, (c) perception about studying in school context, (d) images associated with English, (e) English learning activities, (f) exposure to English outside school, (g) self-rated four English skills, (h) self-reported academic English grade, and (i) identification of English role models. The data were obtained by questionnaire and interview from 10 selected students in which 4 male and 6 female students in 7th semester and were analyzed by steps provided by Gay, L.R and Airasian (1996). The result showed:  first, English students’ attitudes towards English language teaching had been found highly onlearning-centered method, followed by learner-centered method in second range, and almost negative view in language-centered method.Second, English students’ attitudes towards English language learningwere positivein scales; long-term English learning, interest in communication, and images associated with English.  Third, role of students’ gender on English language learning were not found. Reasons for this statement are (i) status of English as international language and (ii) equalization of getting education for male and female. Keywords: attitude, language teaching, language learning, and gender

Education of undergraduate: Epistemic and cultural beliefs as obstacles to technology

2021 ◽  
pp. 002072092098431
Author(s):  
Fahad SS Alfallaj ◽  
Ahmed AH Al-Ma'amari ◽  
Fahad IA Aldhali
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Language Curriculum

This study aims to identify the epistemological and cultural beliefs that act as barriers in English learning by Saudi undergraduate learners. English is a compulsory component of education from the early school years in Saudi Arabia, and the Ministry of Education invests a great deal of workforce and financial resources in this sector in a concerted effort to ensure that Saudi students attain language proficiency. The study employed a mixed-method research design and was conducted with 85 undergraduate learners at Qassim University. It used a questionnaire and interviews to obtain insight into the factors that inhibit the English learning experience. Results revealed that the respondents' resistance to the learning of others' culture stems mainly from the epistemic and cultural barriers embedded in English language learning. Implications of the study will provide the basis to policymakers, educationists, institutions, and learners for contextualizing the English language curriculum of Saudi Arabia.

scholarly journals Evaluation of English Learning In Junior High School Samaturu Kolaka

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (04) ◽  
pp. 1304-1311
Author(s):  
Suardi .
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Teaching Materials

Abstract The study aims to evaluate of english learning at the Junior High School 3, Samaturu Kolaka. The method used is evaluative through the flow of the gap model (discrepancy evaluation model). Data collection through interviews, document tracing, and observation. Key Informant is the principal, teacher, and student. The results showed that: (1). The ten indicators of the principles in the preparation of lesson plan is only a contemporary-oriented indicator that is not contained in the lesson plan. This is because lesson plan is based on teaching materials and teaching materials. In addition, the lesson plan does not promote social, spiritual attitudes and only focus on English language teaching materials. Because of social and spiritual attitudes are hidden curriculum and can be applied to all subjects. Even the development of character is a program of Junior High School 3, Samaturu Kolaka. (2). All step-by-step indicators in lesson plan preparation are already loaded inside the lesson plan. But there is still an unprecedented indicator such as determining a monotonous learning strategy and not self-evaluation for the teacher to improve the strategy, and its teaching method. (3). Several indicators of lesson plan implementation have been carried out well in the classroom even though it is not maximized. This is due to preliminary activities, the teacher does not explain the importance of the material to be studied and competencies that students must master. The conclusion is related to the principles, application of steps and implementation of lesson plan in the classroom, although not maximized, but has been referring to Permendikbud no. 103 year 2014 about learning on primary education and secondary education.   Keywords: Evaluation, Lesson Plan, English Learning  

scholarly journals An Ecological Perspective on University Students’ Sustainable Language Learning during the Transition from High School to University in China

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (18) ◽  
pp. 7359
Author(s):  
Chen Li ◽  
Shahid Abrar-ul-Hassan ◽  
Fei Gao
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Ecological Perspective ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Teaching Content ◽  
Regulated Learning ◽  
Transition From High School

Transitioning from high school to university presents a significant challenge for many students on multiple fronts, including language learning. This mixed-method study draws on an ecological perspective to investigate students’ English learning experiences during the transition from high school to university in China, focusing on teaching content, teaching approach, assessment and feedback, and self-regulated learning. Data is collected from six universities at three different academic levels in China, and analyzed using both statistical and thematic analysis. The research finds that there are differences between high school and university English language education in the above-mentioned four areas, and students’ ecopotentials are of critical importance for their adaptation to university English learning. These findings suggest the necessity of the continuity of teaching content, the promotion of individualized curricula, and the cultivation of self-regulated learning capacities to support students’ sustainable English learning during the transition from high school to university.

scholarly journals Teaching English Through Modern Technology: A Study of Private Language Centers, Sindh Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Shamim Kousar ◽  
Shabana Sartaj ◽  
Syed Waqar Shah ◽  
Shoukat Ali Lohar
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Teacher Student

In this modern world where everything is connected with new technologies and internet. Under control of the internet and new technological inventions, it is hard to undermine their contribution to foreign language teaching. This study pertains to the beginner level students doing English language diploma courses in their initial stage at a private English learning institute located in Sindh province of Pakistan. The study aims at investigating English teaching practices through SS method (Student to student) such as pair work and group study and reduce TS method (Teacher student) of teaching. In such methods modern technology such as visualizer and multimedia (modern technology) are great help for practicing a language teaching. The use of aids and tools is one of the useful resources for language learning and teaching in an easy manner. Most of the researchers’ interest lies in action research and carried out different cycles of action research such as planning, acting, observation and reflection. The study used convenient sampling to recruit participants (n=20). Data for the study included open-ended questionnaires, classroom observations and semi –structured interviews from students as well as researchers’ reflections as a supplementary source of data. The study finds multimedia usage crucial, especially by the young generation of language teachers who understand and support the idea of technology in the classroom, on the contrary to the older generation which criticizes and underestimates its importance.

An Investigation of Chinese Older Adults' Self-Directed English Learning Experience Using Mobile Apps

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 51-71
Author(s):  
Yangting Wang ◽  
M. Sidury Christiansen
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Transformational Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Chinese Older Adults

A majority of research on mobile-assisted language learning focuses on traditional English language learners: thus, little attention has been paid to older adult learners. The purpose of the study is to explore the learning experiences of Chinese older adults using the free and popular English learning mobile apps, Duolingo/Hello English, Baicizhan, and Liulishuo, in a self-directed learning (SDL) context. A 17-week sequential mixed-methods study was designed. 55 older adults from age 45 to 85 participated. The informed grounded theory was used and Saldana's coding techniques for qualitative analysis. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired sample t-tests. Findings demonstrate that older adults persisted in learning using mobile apps for 17 weeks and increased their vocabulary significantly. Finally, a transformational learning model called MISAPP was created based on the empirical data and the SDL theory.

A Comprehensive Review of Mobile Technology-Assisted English Learning

2021 ◽  
pp. 246-265
Author(s):  
Liheng Yu ◽  
Zhonggen (中根) Yu (于)
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Mobile Device ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Learning Functions

Mobile English language learning has drawn global attention. This study systematically examined the literature in the past 11 years. It visualized the general trend of the number of related publications in a decade, discussed the attitudes of teachers and learners toward mobile device-assisted English learning, explored the effect of motivation on mobile device assisted English learning, discussed the influence of mobile device-assisted English learning on output and input English language skills, presented the influence of mobile device-assisted English learning on vocabulary knowledge acquisition, demonstrated the factors influencing the effectiveness of mobile English language learning, showed the general learning outcomes in mobile device-assisted English learning, together with the disadvantages of mobile technology-assisted English learning and co-citations of publications. When designing mobile devices, designers could include and optimize learning functions based on the findings.

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