scholarly journals The Use of Voki as A Media to Support the Enhancement of First Grade Students Speaking Skills at SMPN 4 Tambun Selatan

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-25
Author(s):  
Akhmad Subkhi Ramdani
Keyword(s):  
Applied Research ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Native Languages ◽  
Know How ◽  
The World ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Interview Questionnaire ◽  
Speaking Skills

Speaking skill is very crucial for every human being in order to be able to communicate and deliver his or her thoughts among themselves. However, many people around the world speak in vary languages; it depends on their origin. Consequently, many or most of them do not master or able to speak in those languages. So that, people around the world agreed to use some languages as international languages. These languages used as a medium of communication by people whose native languages are different or not mutually intelligible; people are used to say those languages as Lingua Francas. There are some languages that included in Lingua Francas i..e, English. This research is aimed to investigate and explore the use of VOKI to support the enhancement of first grade students’ speaking skills at SMPN 4 Tambun Selatan, Bekasi. The method used in this research is qualitative approach, and it applied Research and Development technique. In this case, the writer collected the data by using observation, structural interview, questionnaire and documentation. The interview was done for the students of first grade students’ speaking skills at SMPN 4 Tambun Selatan, Bekasi. Based on the result of the research, it was found that there were several factors which influence students’ inabilities to speak in English properly, they were students’ speaking ability was low or poor, time limitation, uncomfortable feeling in learning English, lack of motivation, lack of exposures, insufficient materials, and did not know how to start speaking, and lack of feedback. In addition, it was also found that Voki had some features that could be used to solve those problems of the research, the problems of students in speaking English properly. This research can be concluded that the use of Voki as a media to enhance students’ speaking skills to promote the extensive learning at SLTPN 4 Tambun Selatan is useful. It is proven by several problems that hinder the teaching learning process are solved.

scholarly journals The Use of Edmodo As A Social Media to Support The Enhancement of Students Paragraph Writing Skills on The Students of First Semester of STKIP Pancasakti Tangerang

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-26
Author(s):  
Akhmad Subkhi Ramdhani
Keyword(s):  
Applied Research ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Academic Life ◽  
Writing Ability ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Know How ◽  
Writing Test ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Interview Questionnaire

Writing a paragraph academically is not an easy task; it consists of lengthy procedures and the ability to write skilfully. In addition, writing a paragraph academically is very important in academic life. However, in reality, many of the difficulties of writing a paragraph academically seen and have been proven by the students’ writing test. This research is aimed to explore the use of Edmodo as a media to enhance students’ paragraph writing skills to promote the extensive learning at STKIP Pancasakti Tangerang. The method used in this research is qualitative approach, and it applied Research and Development technique. In this case, the writer collected the data by using observation, structural interview, questionnaire and documentation. The interview was done for the students of first semester at STKIP Pancasakti Tangerang. Based on the result of the research, it was found that there were several factors which influence students’ inabilities to write an academic paragraph properly, they were students’ writing ability was low or poor, time limitation, uncomfortable feeling in learning English, lack of motivation, lack of exposures, insufficient materials, and did not know how to start writing lack of feedback. In addition, it was also found that Edmodo had some features that could be used to solve those problems of the research, the problems of students in writing a paragraph academically. This research can be concluded that the use of Edmodo as a media to enhance students’ paragraph writing skills to promote the extensive learning at STKIP Pancasakti Tangerang is useful. It is proven by several problems that hinder the teaching learning process are solved.

scholarly journals Competențele – expresie a rezultatelor școlare

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 93-99
Author(s):  
Elena Ramona Cenușe
Keyword(s):  
Educational System ◽  
Social Expectations ◽  
Educational Organization ◽  
Know How ◽  
Modern Education ◽  
The World ◽  
Education School ◽  
The One ◽  
Teaching Learning

In the Romanian educational system, the concept of competence is relatively new, its appearance and use being related to the curricular perspective of educational organization. Synthetically, competence can be defined as ”an ensamble of `savoir faire` (know how) and `savoir-e’tre’ (manners) allowing a good accomplishment of a role, of a function or of an activity” (D`Hainaut). The model of curricular projection centered on competences is meant to improve the efficiency of the internal structure of the curriculum, and of the teaching, learning and evaluation processes. This ”new educational target” aims to: -focus on the final learnig acquisitions; accenuate the action-related dimension of the pupil’s personality; clearly define the school offer according to the pupil’s interests and skills, and to social expectations. Thus it is possible for the modern education to assume an increasing autonomy for the one who learns, so that the differences between the world of education/school/ the didactic process and the real (social, professional) world may palpably decrease.

scholarly journals Improving Students’ Speaking Skill Through Project-Based Learning (Digital Storytelling)

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Wahyuni Wahyuni ◽  
Sujoko Sujoko ◽  
Teguh Sarosa
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Digital Storytelling ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Digital Stories ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Interview Questionnaire

<p>This article describes the implementation of Project-Based Learning (digital storytelling) to improve students’ speaking skill at the first-grade students of a senior high school in Karanganyar. The aims of this research are (1) to find out whether Project-Based Learning (digital storytelling) can improve students’ speaking skill and (2) to analyze the students’ learning motivation when is implemented. The data were collected through observation, interview, questionnaire, and test. Findings of the research revealed that students’ speaking competence improved in some aspects such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, fluency, and confidence. Those aspects were improved through a series of speaking activities including group discussion, interview, voice recording, and oral presentation. In addition, students’ learning motivation increased in terms of: (a) the students invested more effort in the learning, (b) the students looked more interested in the learning activity, and (c) the students’ attitude became positive. A challenging multimedia-based project in which students created digital stories could provide meaningful experience and enhance the students’ participation throughout the learning process.</p>

scholarly journals Improving the Students’ Speaking Skill Through Snakes and Ladders (Sl) on Second Semester Students of English Study Program at Stain Bengkalis

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Rini Fitria ◽  
Ervina Ervina
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Know How ◽  
Interactive Model ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Teaching Learning

The aim of the research was to describe the learning atmosphere during the implementation of “Snakes and Ladders” in teaching Speaking. Besides, the research was also designed to know how the improvement of the students’ Speaking skill during the implementation of “Snakes and Ladders”. This research was a classroom action research. The participants of this research were 27 second semester students of English Study Program at STAIN Bengkalis. This research was conducted in two cycles by following the procedure of action research, i.e. planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting. In collecting the data, the researcher used observation, questionnaire, and test. The lecturer was the researcher assisted by collaborator as observer. The questionnaire was given to the students before and after the implementation of “Snakes and Ladders”. The tests were in the form of pre-test, post-test 1 and post-test 2. The data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The qualitative data were analyzed using Interactive Model of Data Analysis as propounded by Matthew M. Miles and A.M. Huberman. The results of the research showed that the learning atmosphere also improved. The class became more active and confident. Furthermore, “Snakes and Ladders” was able to improve the students’ Speaking Skill. It was proven by the increase of the students’ mean score from 41.16 in pre-test to 46.21 in cycle 1, and 48.98 in cycle 2, although the results of the research were just a little bit improvement. It could be concluded that the use of “Snakes and Ladders” has proven to be an effective way in teaching-learning of Speaking Skill on Second Semester of English Study Program at STAIN Bengkalis.

scholarly journals البيئة العربية ودورها في تنمية مهارة الكلام ( دراسة متعددة في معهد الأمانة الحديث كريان سيدووارجو و معهد دار الحكمة الحديث تاوانج ساري تولونج أجونج

ASALIBUNA ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Putri Kholida Faiqoh
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Language Environment ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Arabic Speaking ◽  
Speaking Skills

Language Environment Approach (Bi’ah Lughowiyah) is a language learning approach that aims to enhance the ability of learners in a foreign language through the utilization of the environment as a learning resource. Speaking skills (Maharah Kalam) are one type of productive skills of learners who require the ability to pronounce sounds correctly, it is a major part of the curriculum of foreign language learning. The Al-Amanah Islamic Boarding School and Darul Hikmah Islamic Boarding School is two of the cottages that there are several activities that aim to develop the ability to speak with students in Arabic, such as Mufrodat Kulla Yaum, Usbu' al-'Araby, Muhadharah, and all of activities about daily speaking skills until monthly. But unfortunately, most students of this cottage did not speak Arabic correctly because mixed by language of their region (Jawa). This research uses a qualitative approach, as well as the type of Multisite research. The results of this study are: 1) The role of Bi'ah Arobiyah in developing Maharah Kalam at the cottage, in terms of the psychological, the role is very helpful, but less. In terms of pedagogic, the role is ineffective. In terms of instructional, there is major role. 2) Supporting factors of Bi'ah Arobiyah that affect the ability of students to speaking Arabic, the position and the positive appreciation of all the inhabitants of the cottage to the Arabic language, Arabic learning materials, Language Activator Division of cottage, rules and punishment, the implementation of the teaching-learning processing a fun atmosphere, and strong motivation of most students. And the inhibiting factors are: the lack of a good education funding for the implementation of Bi'ah Arobiyah, at least media language learning, and most students of this cottage did not speak Arabic correctly because mixed by language of their region. And to solve the problems, intensive evaluation followed by corrections in learning is needed. Keywords: Arabic Environment, Arabic Speaking Skill

scholarly journals THE USE OF DESCRIBING PICTURE STRATEGY TO IMPROVE SECONDARY STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-43
Author(s):  
Zakiyah Farhanah Pratiwi ◽  
Mutiara Ayu
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Students ◽  
Research Finding ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Speaking Skills

Describing picture strategy is one of the techniques that can be used to improve students' speaking skills. Speaking skill is one of the subjects that difficult to be mastered by young learners. This study was conducted in SMA Al Azhar 3 Bandar Lampung at first-grade students. With qualitative data, the result showed that describing a picture strategy can improve students' speaking skills. This finding is in line with the previous research finding that describing pictures can help students to improve students’ speaking skills. Nevertheless, there are some problems gained in using describing picture strategy. Many students could not apply grammar correctly when they speak by using the strategy. The students are difficult to understand English when their friends speak English using describing the picture.

scholarly journals Using Communicative Games in Improving Students’ Speaking Skills

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratna Sari Dewi ◽  
Ummi Kultsum ◽  
Ari Armadi
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Collaborative Action Research ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Speaking Skills

The aims of the study are to know whether communicative games have an impact on teaching speaking skill and describe how communicative games give an influence on speaking skills of students at junior high schools in Jakarta, Indonesia. Classroom Action Research (CAR) was implemented based on Kurt. L model. The procedures used were planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. It was done into two cycles in each cycle consisted of three meetings. The researcher used collaborative action research with some of the English teachers. In collecting the data, the instruments were interview, observation, questionnaire and test. The test only given to students. The rest of the instruments administered for both teachers and students. The result of the study showed the mean score’s pretest reached of 60.42 to 69.02 and post test’s score reached up to 78.77. It is important to describe that there is a significant improvement of 13.9% to 41.7% in post test 1 and 83.33% in post test 2. Therefore, the criteria of success had been determined. It is crucial to note that communicative games have contributed a positive impact on teaching learning process. This also implies the communicative games expected to enhance students’ enthusiasm and motivation. Clearly, It gives positive improvement on students’ active participation, confidence and their fluency in speaking skill. In short it can be described that the strategy of teaching and learning creates good, enjoyable circumstances and reduces the boredom and stress of learning process.

scholarly journals Development of marketing and retail simulators for Business games

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 242
Author(s):  
Sheila Serafim da Silva ◽  
Murilo Alvarenga Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Conceptual Modeling ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Research Environments ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Organizational Simulation ◽  
Supporting Materials

This study examined the development of the model (prototype) of an educational simulator of marketing in the retail area. The study is exploratory and applied nature, and through a qualitative approach seeks to increase the level of credibility of the model proposed. At first, we carried out a literature review of Organizational Simulation, and then showed the characteristics of three educational simulators of marketing and / or retail available. After this step, we elaborated the conceptual modeling of the simulator and prepared of supporting materials. The results demonstrated the importance of this process to reach a certain level of credibility and approximation to the reality. As a contribution, the study provided the elaboration of an educational tool to be used by students and researchers in the teaching-learning and applied research environments, as well as the training and development of marketing and management professionals.

Chemistry: The Driving Force for Emerging Technologies

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 14-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Droescher
Keyword(s):  
Driving Force ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Emerging Technologies ◽  
World Economic Forum ◽  
Know How ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
World Economic ◽  
Basic And Applied Research

Abstract In June 2017, the World Economic Forum published their choice of the top 10 emerging technologies of 2017 [1]. As a chemist who has spent his life in basic and applied research and also many years in innovation and foresight activities, I wanted to know how much chemistry is needed in the future. My first reading of the paper surprised me and made me wonder. Why is chemistry only mentioned once, and then only as an application? So I looked deeper for chemical contributions in the various technologies, and will report in detail here what I found. Direct quotes from the original article [1] are indicated by quotation marks. Illustrations from the original article are used with permission from the World Economic Forum.

scholarly journals THE USE OF SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION STRATEGY IN TEACHING ENGLISH SPEAKING

Pujangga ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
Fanny Selvia Rosadi ◽  
Cicih Nuraeni ◽  
Agus Priadi
Keyword(s):  
Small Group ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Work Group ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Small Group Discussion ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Speaking Skills

<p>The objective of this research is to answer the question on how small group discussion strategy could improve the<br />students speaking skill. The research was conducted at the seventh grade students of SMPN 3 Ciawi in academic year<br />2019/2020. This paper used descriptive qualitative method. The data were collected through observation during<br />teaching learning process. To add important data and resource, the researchers also did library research and internet<br />research. The theory that support this research is based on the theory of Giri in (Rahmat 2017). This research consists<br />of plans, how to develop and improve students speaking skills ability using small group discussion strategy. It also<br />contains the preparation, teaching-learning process and the evaluation. The result of this research indicated that:<br />(1)small group discussion strategy could build confidence of students’ in speaking; (2) engage students in work group<br />discussion communicatively; (3) the students have the opportunities to improve their speaking skills. <br />Keywords: small group discussion, teaching, speaking</p><p>Penelitian ini bertujuan adalah untuk menjawab pertanyaan bagaimana strategi diskusi kelompok kecil dapat<br />meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara siswa. Penelitian dilakukan pada siswa kelas VII SMPN 3 Ciawi tahun ajaran<br />2019/2020. Makalah ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi<br />selama proses belajar mengajar. Untuk menambah data dan sumber penting, peneliti juga melakukan studi pustaka<br />dan penelusuran internet. Teori yang mendukung penelitian ini didasarkan pada teori Giri dalam (Rahmat 2017).<br />Penelitian ini terdiri atas perencanaan, bagaimana mengembangkan dan meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara siswa<br />dengan menggunakan strategi diskusi kelompok kecil. Selain itu juga berisi persiapan, proses belajar-mengajar dan<br />evaluasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa (1) strategi diskusi kelompok kecil dapat membangun kepercayaan<br />diri siswa dalam berbicara; (2) melibatkan siswa dalam diskusi kelompok kerja secara komunikatif; (3) siswa<br />memiliki kesempatan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara mereka.</p><p>Kata kunci: strategi diskusi kelompok kecil, mengajar, berbicara</p>

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