scholarly journals STEM Integrated English Lessons

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-136
Author(s):  
Ozgu Ozturk
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Learning English

As is known, STEM consists of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Its method aims to improve these skills. The 21st century needs creative, collaborative, communicative critical thinkers. STEM which was born for this purpose meets these needs. It gives the learners what they need for being fulfilled with the skills as individuals. However, the learners should learn English to have one of these skills, to be a self-esteemed communicator. Because English is the lingua franca of Science and Technology. Our students need to improve their English language skills, as well. This study aims to integrate STEM activities with English language learning. Both STEM activities and English language learning activities were used in the practice. It has a limitation that it was conducted with only one class and one level, the 11th grades. A pre-test and a post-test were applied to students as a questionnaire where they measured their perception of learning English difficulties and knowledge of the STEM field. In the pre-test they were seen that they are very far from being interested in learning English at high school and having no information about STEM. In the post-test it was seen that they need to learn English and STEM is a very enjoyable way of learning new things. It has been seen that the study was successful to bring two disciplines together and despite the students’ prejudice, they were glad to participate in it at the end. It has been seen that STEM is an interdisciplinary area and can be combined with English to improve its impact.

scholarly journals IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING PERFORMANCE THROUGH VLOG

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-142
Author(s):  
Berlinda Mandasari ◽  
Dyah Aminatun
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Education ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Education Department ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Speaking Performance ◽  
Learning English

The shifting of English language learning from conventional way to technology-based learning is popular nowadays. It is necessary to identify the effect of using technology towards the students’ performance. One of technology that currently well-known is Vlog. This study aims at identifying the improvement of the students’ performance after learning English using Vlog. The participants of this study is 40 students majoring English Education Department of Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia. They enrolled in Transactional Conversation subject where practicing English through vlog was carried out. The design of this research is quantitative study in which the researcher employed pre-test and post-test. The result of pre-test and post-test was analyzed by using statistics descriptive and statistics inferential (Mann-Whitney U). The result of analysis is there is significant improvement towards students’ performance after learning English by using Vlog.

scholarly journals STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON THE USE OF VIDIO IN LEARNING ENGLISH AS A FOREGIN LANGUAGE DURING PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Muhammad Shabir ◽  
Chotrun Nada
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
English Students ◽  
Learning English

The research is aimed at exploring the students’ perception on the use of video in learning English language during pandemic. It deploys a qualitative research framework with the instrument used for data collection include, diary and interviews. The participants were a group of English students at a Junior High School in Bogor. The findings show that the students perceived the use of video as an engaging, motivating, and interesting media for their language learning. Their positive perception on the use of video is based on some advantages offered by the video that covers motivation, engagement, flexibility, and operability. The result also affirms video can facilitate students’ language learning during the current Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, it is suggested that using video is highly recommended in this situation where teaching and learning activities are required to be conducted online.

scholarly journals THE USE OF INFORMAL ASSESSMENT IN EVALUATING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY: STUDENTS’ AND TEACHERS’ VOICES

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 208
Author(s):  
Arifin Nur Himawan ◽  
Dinar Purwati
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
English Language ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
Informal Assessment

In this era, English becomes an important subject to be learned in senior high school. In the case of English Language Learning, the curriculum design (K13) required the students to have critical thinking and active learning that should be master both written and spoken. Unfortunately, there are major problems faced by the students such as less confidence and low motivation in speaking. Thus, this research is conducted under a phenomenological study at SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Yogyakarta. There are two teachers and ten students who participate in the study. The Semi-structured interview had been conducted to obtain some information related to the students’ and teachers’ perceptions toward the use of informal assessment in assessing speaking. The result presents that the use of informal assessment is useful to improve the students’ interest to perform speaking and enhance the students’ confidence and motivation to perform the speaking test. Hence this research has some implications for other researches to develop a further discussion about the use of informal assessment in other language skills.

The Benefits of Android Applications for an Independent Learning in Learning English Language

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 8-15
Author(s):  
Faiz Ushbah Mubarok ◽  
Atiqah Nurul Asri
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Android Applications ◽  
Motivation And Confidence ◽  
Learning Language ◽  
Affective Skills ◽  
Learning English

Due to the pandemic condition, we rely more on the technology usage. Technology presents us plentiful advantages and features in the teaching and learning. Specifically in smart phones, android nowadays offer numerous applications of language learning in Play Store. This article shows the benefits of Android applications namely Duolingo, Busuu, Rosetta Store, and Memrise in learning English language. These apps enhance the user’s four language skills mastery using games, riddles and other various ways. By learning language independently, students may also their cognitive, meta-cognitive and affective skills. It aids learners to gain their goals in a fun and enjoyable ways. Further, it is also beneficial in terms of improving students’ motivation and confidence, easy and simple, practical and entertaining, and sustainability. 

scholarly journals Autonomous English Language Learning Beyond the Classroom: Indonesian Tertiary Students’ Practices and Constraints

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (10) ◽  
pp. 194-213
Author(s):  
Daflizar Daflizar
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Autonomous Learning ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
First Year ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
English Major ◽  
Attention To Students

. In response to the interest in learner autonomy in recent years, educational research has been increasingly paying attention to students’ out-of-class autonomous learning activities. This study aims to (1) describe the extent to which Indonesian tertiary students engaged in autonomous English language learning outside the class, (2) explore their perceived constraints in practicing autonomous learning, and (3) examine whether there are any significant differences in the autonomous learning activities between female and male students and between the English major students and non-English major students. Employing the explanatory mixed-method design, a total of 402 first-year students completed a questionnaire, and 30 of whom were interviewed. The questionnaire data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests, and the interview data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results showed that the students did engage in several out-of-class English learning activities, however many of the activities were more receptive than productive. The interviews echoed the questionnaire results, and the students claimed that they were not autonomous in their learning due to several constraints. The results also revealed that there is no significant difference in the level of practice of autonomous out-of-class activities based on gender but a significant difference was found concerning majors of study. Practical implications for the Indonesian context are put forward.

scholarly journals USAGE OF YOU TUBE- BASED VIDEOS IN LEARNING DAILY ENGLISH CONVERSATION FOR CHILDREN AT ASRAMA YATIM MIZAN AMANAH, SALIHARA, PASAR MINGGU, SOUTH JAKARTA

Pujangga ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Evi Jovita Putri ◽  
Gilang Ilham Agustinus ◽  
Intan Kusuma Wardhani
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Learning English ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

ABSTRACT This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of YouTube-based videos as a media in learning daily English conversation for children and to identify factors affecting learning daily English conversation for children by using YouTube-based videos as a media. To obtain the aims, this research uses six children whose ages vary from ten to twelve years old lived in Asrama Yatim Mizan Amanah located at Jalan Salihara, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta as the source of data. Descriptive qualitative method is applied as the research design. In collecting data, the researchers gather the result of learning activities in pre-tests, treatments, and post-tests. Meanwhile, in analyzing the data, the researchers compare the children’s pre-test score with their post-test score to see the development of learning which show their competence before and after being treated. in this case, the research is focused on two topics, Greeting and Introduction in English. The children are introduced some expressions of greeting and introduction in English children by using YouTube-based videos, then some roleplays or conversation containing expressions of greeting and introduction are shown to the children by watching together YouTube-based videos. The last, the children are asked to recognize and practice the expression of greeting and introduction in English. The result shows that the usage of YouTube based video as a media in learning daily English conversation for children is considered effective. Four out of six children are able to memorize new expressions of both greeting and introduction in English, whereas the two other children remains stagnant after learning using YouTube based videos. It is found that there are factors that affect learning English for children by using this media, they are; personality, motivation and attitude, intelligent, learners’ belief, and personality. The most influential factors affecting learning are motivation and attitude. The successful children have these factors stronger rather than the stagnant children. Based on the result, the effectiveness in learning English using YouTube-based videos will be stronger if it is supported by an interactive and conducive learning atmosphere. The learning atmosphere should be considered to achieve a stronger speaking English proficiency. Key words: YouTube based-videos, language learning, daily English conversation ABSTRAK Penelitian ini ditujukan untuk menganalisis keefektifan penggunaan video berbasis YouTube sebagai media dalam belajar percakapan bahasa Inggris sehari-hari pada anak-anak dan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor yang mempengaruhi pembelajaran percakapan bahasa Inggris sehari-hari pada anak-anak yang menggunakan video berbasis YouTube. Untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut, penelitian ini menjadikan enam orang anak berumur sepuluh hingga dua belas tahun yang tinggal di Asrama Yatim Mizan Amanah Jalan Salihara, Pasar Minggu, Jakarta Selatan sebagai sumber data. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode descriptive qualitative. Disini, proses pengumpulan data meliputi pengumpulan hasil pre-tests, treatment, dan post-test. Sementara itu, proses analisis data dilakukan dengan cara membandingkan skor pre-test dengan skor post-test pembelajar untuk melihat perkembangan pembelajaran yang menunjukkan perkembangan anak-anak sebelum dan sesudah pembelajaran. Penelitian difokuskan pada dua topik pembelajaran yaitu sapaan dan perkenalan bahasa Inggris. Dalam hal ini anak-anak diajak mengenal ekspresi sapaan dan perkenalan dalam Bahasa Inggris melalui video yang ada pada YouTube. Kemudian menonton beberapa simulasi dari perilaku menyapa dan berkenalan dalam Bahasa Inggris juga melalui video You-Tube. Pada tahap terakhir, para pembelajar ini diminta untuk berlatih mengingat dan mempraktekkan ungkapan sapaan dan perkenalan dalam Bahasa Inggris Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan video berbasis YouTube sebagai media belajar percakapan bahasa Inggris sehari-hari adalah efektif. Empat dari 6 anak mampu mengingat kosakata sapaan dan perkenalan yang baru secara signifikan setelah belajar menggunakan media video berbasis You Tube, meskipun ada 2 anak yang tidak mengalami peningkatan. Ada beberapa faktor yang memengaruhi pembelajaran pada anak-anak tersebut diantaranya kepribadian, motivasi dan sikap, kecerdasan, dan keyakinan. Faktor yang paling berpengaruh pada pembelajaran adalah motivasi dan sikap. Anak-anak yang mengalami peningkatan belajar yang pesat memiliki faktor motivasi dan sikap yang lebih kuat dibanding anak-anak yang tidak mengalami peningkatan. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut, keefektifan dalam belajar percakapan Bahasa Inggris sehari-hari menggunakan video YouTube menjadi lebih besar jika didukung oleh atmosfer belajar yang interaktif dan kondusif. Hal ini mesti diperhatikan guna mencapai kemampuan Bahasa Inggris lisan yang lebih baik. Kata Kunci: Video YouTube, Pembelajaran Bahasa, Percakapan dasar dalam Bahasa Inggris.

Learning English for Technical Purposes

2011 ◽  
pp. 169-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Dragemark
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
School Students ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Online Tutoring ◽  
Upper Secondary ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Learning Development ◽  
Learning English

This chapter presents some research findings in the area of self assessment,obtained from the European Leonardo Project: Learning English forTechnical Purposes (LENTEC), carried out 2001–2003. In this project,upper-secondary vocational students solved problem-based learning casesin a virtual environment. The project aimed at stimulating upper-secondaryvocational school students from six different European countries to improvetheir English-language skills. It also aimed at helping foreign-languageteachers to develop their skills in online tutoring. A validation study wasundertaken and the results underscored that students need time andpractice to assess their own results. According to students and teachers, amajority of the students became more aware of their own language-learning development. The teachers in the project developed a new teacherrole where some of the responsibility for assessment moved from them to thestudents themselves. This not only motivated the students but also gave themadded time for actual language learning.

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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