scholarly journals Improving the Speaking Skill by Vlog As Learning Media for Teaching Long Functional Text For Eighth Grade Students at SMPN 17 Medan

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 363-371
Author(s):  
Khairunnisa Br. Batubara ◽  
Christine Helena Natali
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Need Analysis ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
D Model ◽  
Gathering Data

This research was aimed to develop Video Blog as media of speaking in teaching long functional text for eighth grade students at SMPN 17 Medan. This research applied Research and Development (R&D) model proposed by Gall, Gall and Borg (2003) through six procedures: gathering data and information, conducting need analysis, designing, expert validating, revising, and producing final product. The subjects of this research were 30 students of eighth grade of SMPN 17 Medan. The instruments of collecting data were the teacher’s lesson plan, teacher’s interview and students’ questionnaires result. The data were analyzed by using descriptive analysis. The product has been validated by two experts. The assessment from the first expert was 4,5 or 91,3% while the assessment from the second expert was 4,6 or 93%.  Based on the experts’ judgment result, the research showed that: The Video Blogs were eligible and valid as learning media in teaching and learning speaking long functional text for eighth grade students at SMPN 17 Medan. Furthermore, the video blogs give many benefits for students, such as to improve their speaking, make them enjoy and easier to speak long functional text. It means that the vlog media development was appropriate for the eighth grade students of SMPN 17 Medan.

scholarly journals UTILIZING AUDIO VISUAL AIDS TO IMPROVE ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILL FOR THE EIGHT GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP NEGERI 3 BANAWA

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-72
Author(s):  
Irmawati Irmawati ◽  
Muhammad Ihsan ◽  
Rasmi Rasmi
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Visual Aids ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Class Viii ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Speaking Skills

This study aims to improve the speaking skill of the eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 3 Banawa in the use of audio visual aids. This research was conducted through action research consisting of two cycles. The data were obtained from observation during the implementation of the action; interview with Teacher of English and the eighth grade students from class VIII A; and discussion with Teacher of English. Data in the form of field notes, interview transcripts, and photographs. The validity of the data is obtained by applying utilization Audio Visual Aids, results and processes. The results show that there was an increase in students' speaking skills through the use of audio visual aids. The audio-visual tool used in this study was video and slide. Videos were taken from youtube.com in the form of dialogue in certain expressions. These videos can attract students' attention and increase their learning motivation. Students can have a better understanding of the use of English in real situations when they learn appropriate Englishlanguage models through audio-visual aids (video and slide). Students make improvements in several aspects of speaking skills, such as fluency and comprehensibility. They are more confident in speaking English. They actively participate during the teaching and learning process. In addition, they did not hesitate to ask the teacher when they found difficulties. The research findings are also supported by the results of students' speaking achievement which increased from 57.78 in cycle I to 72.67 in cycle II.

scholarly journals UTILIZING AUDIO VISUAL AIDS TO IMPROVE ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILL FOR THE EIGHT GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP NEGERI 3 BANAWA

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
irmawati
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Models ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Visual Aids ◽  
Test Cycle ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Speaking Skills

This study aims to improve the speaking skill of the eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 3 Banawa in the use of audio visual aids. This research was conducted through action research consisting of two cycles. Each cycle consists of two meetings. Researcher work collaboratively with Teacher of English and students. The research data is in the form of qualitative and quantitative data. Quantitative data obtained through test cycle I and test cycle II. Meanwhile, qualitative data were obtained from observation during the implementation of the action; interview with Teacher of English and the eighth grade students from class VIII A; and discussion with Teacher of English. Data in the form of field notes, interview transcripts, and photographs. The validity of the data is obtained by applying utilization Audio Visual Aids, results and processes. The results show that there was an increase in students' speaking skills through the use of audio visual aids. The audio-visual tool used in this study was video and slide. Videos were taken from youtube.com in the form of dialogue in certain expressions. These videos can attract students' attention and increase their learning motivation. Students can have a better understanding of the use of English in real situations when they learn appropriate English-language models through audio-visual aids (video and slide). Students make improvements in several aspects of speaking skills, such as pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, fluency and comprehensibility. They are more confident in speaking English. They have more opportunities to talk. They actively participate during the teaching and learning process. In addition, they did not hesitate to ask the teacher when they found difficulties. The research findings are also supported by the results of students' speaking achievement which increased from 57.78 in cycle I to 72.67 in cycle II.

scholarly journals The effect of crossword puzzle on the eighth grade students’ reading comprehension of descriptive text at SMPN 1 Barat Magetan

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Agustin Noni Munawaroh ◽  
Lulus Irawati ◽  
Arri Kurniawan
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Crossword Puzzle ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
The Mean

The objective of this experimental research is to know whether or not there is an effect of using Crossword Puzzle on the Eighth grade students’ Reading Comprehension of Descriptive texts at SMP Negeri 1 Barat. The researcher uses design True-experimental research in sub design The Randomized Posttest-Only Control Group Design.  This research uses random sampling. The data collection method is test.  The researcher uses primary data consisted of the students’ scores collected by a Reading Comprehension. The researcher uses Pair-Sample t-test to know the result whether it was statistically significant. In research procedure the researcher uses planning, application, and reporting. The results of the research are that: (1) the procedures of teaching reading by using Crossword Puzzle consists of preparation and teaching and learning process. In preparation activities, the researcher prepares the material of descriptive text and RPP or lesson plan. In teaching and learning process, the researcher does three activities in two meetings. The first meeting, teaching a reading by using a conventional technique and the second meeting, by using a Crossword Puzzle. (2) The effect of using a Crossword Puzzle on the eighth grade students’ reading comprehension of the descriptive text at SMP Negeri 1 Barat is significant. It can be seen from the significant value (2-tailed) of  that is 0.000.  It is lower than 0.05. It means that the mean score of one class is different. The mean score of pretest is 55.7813 while the mean score of the post test is 96.7188. It means that a crossword puzzle is effective to teach a reading comprehension..

scholarly journals UTILIZING AUDIO VISUAL AIDS TO IMPROVE ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILL FOR THE EIGHT GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP NEGERI 3 BANAWA

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
irmawati
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Models ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Visual Aids ◽  
Test Cycle ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Speaking Skills

This study aims to improve the speaking skill of the eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 3 Banawa in the use of audio visual aids. This research was conducted through action research consisting of two cycles. Each cycle consists of two meetings. Researcher work collaboratively with Teacher of English and students. The research data is in the form of qualitative and quantitative data. Quantitative data obtained through test cycle I and test cycle II. Meanwhile, qualitative data were obtained from observation during the implementation of the action; interview with Teacher of English and the eighth grade students from class VIII A; and discussion with Teacher of English. Data in the form of field notes, interview transcripts, and photographs. The validity of the data is obtained by applying utilization Audio Visual Aids, results and processes. The results show that there was an increase in students' speaking skills through the use of audio visual aids. The audio-visual tool used in this study was video and slide. Videos were taken from youtube.com in the form of dialogue in certain expressions. These videos can attract students' attention and increase their learning motivation. Students can have a better understanding of the use of English in real situations when they learn appropriate English-language models through audio-visual aids (video and slide). Students make improvements in several aspects of speaking skills, such as pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, fluency and comprehensibility. They are more confident in speaking English. They have more opportunities to talk. They actively participate during the teaching and learning process. In addition, they did not hesitate to ask the teacher when they found difficulties. The research findings are also supported by the results of students' speaking achievement which increased from 57.78 in cycle I to 72.67 in cycle II.

Utilizing Group Investigation Techniques to Enhance Students’ Reading Comprehension Skills on Recount Text

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-61
Author(s):  
Ledy Nur Lely ◽  
Welliam Hamer ◽  
Fathimah Zahroh
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Posttest Score ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Investigation Technique ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Class Viii

Recount text is one of the texts in writing which must be taught and stated in Junior High School curriculum. Some students felt that reading text is boring because the students tend to be very lazy to read the text, so that they are not interested in English lessons. The researchers used group investigation technique as one of alternatives in teaching and learning to develop the material and make students more active and interested in class. The objective of this research is to find out whether teaching using group investigation technique is able to develop the students’ reading in recount text at the eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 17 Kota Serang. The methodology of this research was a quantitative research method by using true experimental design. The study was carried out into two classes, Class VIII E as experimental class, and Class VIII C as control class. The results of the study showed that group investigation was able to develop students’ reading comprehension in recount text. Mean of posttest score of the experimental class (67.31) was higher than the control class (64.18). Based on the statistical analysis using t-test analysis, it showed the value of tcount ≥ ttable = 49.12 ≥ 1.99. It means that (Ha) was accepted and the (H0) was rejected. It can be concluded that group investigation is able to develop students’ reading comprehension in recount text at eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 17 Kota Serang.

scholarly journals STUDENTS’ RESPONSES TOWARD THINK TALK WRITE STRATEGY IN TEACHING WRITING

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 568
Author(s):  
Ika Yulia Anggraeni ◽  
Yanuarti Apsari
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Qualitative Design ◽  
Writing Skill ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

Writing skill is one of the skills that is difficult to learn because we have to know the correct sentence composition and also what we hear must be in accordance with what we write and therefore this skill is very important to learn. The objective of the research is to identify the sudents’ responses toward think talk write (TTW) strategy in teacihng writing skill. The research used descriptive qualitative design. The respondents of this research were eighth grade students of SMP Pasundan 1 Cimahi. The instrument of this research was questionnaire. The result of data analysis shows that students gave positive responses toward TTW strategy. The respondents agree that TTW strategy can increase students’ motivation, TTW Strategy can help students in improving their writing skill and TTW strategy can make teaching and learning process interesting. Keywords:  Writing, Think Talk Write (TTW) Strategy, Student’s Responses  

ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN KONEKSI MATEMATIS SISWA DITINJAU DARI PENGGUNAKAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN CORE (CONNECTING, ORGANIZING, REFLECTING, EXTENDING)

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 208-215
Author(s):  
Nina Anriani Pulungan ◽  
Nunik Ardiana ◽  
Muhammad Syahril Harahap
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Intact Group ◽  
Inferential Statistic ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling ◽  
Mathematical Connection

The aim of this study is to analyze students’ mathematical connection ability on the topic of Phytagoras theorem which reviewed on using CORE learning model at the eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 8 Padangsidimpuan. The research was conducted by applying experimental method (intact group comparison design) with 54 students as the sample and they were taken by using Cluster random sampling technique. Sample was divided into two groups, 27 students as control class (using lecture) and 27 students as experimental class (using CORE).  Based on descriptive analysis, it was found: (a) the average of students’ mathematical connection ability before using lecture learning model was 50.82 (fair category) and after using lecture learning model was 73.66 (enough category) and (b) the average of students’ mathematical connection ability before using CORE learning model was 50.72 (fair category) and after using CORE learning model was 85.25 (good category). Furthermore, based on inferential statistic by using N-Gain, the result showed g= 0.369 (low category) for control class and g=0.706 (high category) for experimental class. It ‘s concluded that using CORE more effective than lecture learning model on the topic of Phytagoras  theorem at the eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 8 Padangsidimpuan.

scholarly journals PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH SISWA MENGGUNAKAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN TREFFINGER

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-217
Author(s):  
Lisa Juanti ◽  
Budi Santoso ◽  
Cecil Hiltrimartin
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Student Test ◽  
Student Problem

The current research intends to clarify how Treffinger learning model improves student problem-solving skill on school mathematics subject. This research is a descriptive study. There are 30 students as the subjects and are taken from the eighth-grade students of SMPN 9 Palembang South Sumatra. The data are obtained from teaching and learning observation and student test. Based on the analysis, it is found that through Trefinger model the students whose scores are minimally 80 at the test is categorized as good skill in problem solving which is around 86.67% of students.  

scholarly journals THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING CARTOON VIDEOS IN TEACHING SPEAKING TO THE STUDENTS OF SMPN 2 RANTAU KALIMANTAN SELATAN IN ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2013/2014

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Nor Millah Hayati
Keyword(s):  
Conventional Method ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Class Viii ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Academic Year

This thesis is purposed at proving the effectiveness of cartoon videos in teaching speaking to the Eighth Grade Students of SMPN 2 Rantau Kalimantan Selatan in academic year of 2013/2014, and showing that there is a significant difference in speaking ability between the students who were taught by using cartoon videos and those who were taught by using conventional method. This study is an experimental research. The population of this study was the eighth grade students of SMPN 2 Rantau Kalimantan Selatan in academic year of 2013/2014 which consisted of seven classes. The total number of population was 158. There were two classes taken as the sample, Class VIII B serving as control class were taught by using conventional method, while class VIII F as the experimental class were taught by using cartoon videos. Class VIII B consisted of 22 students and class VIII F consisted of 22 students. Both classes were given the pre-test at the beginning and the post-test at the end after the treatment. The data were collected by using speaking test. The data were analyzed by using t-test computation, descriptive analysis, and inferential analysis. The research findings show that there is a significant difference in students’ speaking ability between the experimental group taught by using cartoon videos and those who were taught by using conventional method. The result of the pre-test shows that both groups are poor, while the post-test result shows that the experiment group is better than the control one. The mean score of the experimental class in pre-test was 42.50 and that of control class was 42.73. The mean score in post-test of the experimental class was 75.68 and that of the control class was 57.50. It can be seen that the mean score of the experimental class was higher than that of control class in post-test. Furthermore, based on the hypothesis testing, it could be seen that the value of -t obtained (-5.245) < - t table (-2.018), at the significant level 5%. This implied that there is a significant difference of students’ speaking ability between the students who were taught by using cartoon videos and those who were taught by using conventional method.

scholarly journals The Analysis of Classroom Character Education in English Lessons Based on the 2013 Curriculum

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
I. A. M. Ratih
Keyword(s):  
Character Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Lesson Plans ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Eighth Grade Students

The study attempted to analyze the implementation of character education in the English lessons at SMP Negeri 1 Banjar. The subjects of the research were the eighth grade students and the English teacher. The researcher analyzed the lesson plans and the implementation to investigate how character education was inserted in the teaching of the four basic skills in English which has been integrated in the process of teaching and learning in 2013 curriculum. The instruments in this study consisted of interview guide, recorder, lesson plan analysis checklist, and observation checklist. Result of the analysis indicates that the teacher inserts the character values in indicators, learning materials, learning steps, and assessment instrument in lesson plans. In teaching and learning activities, character values are also implemented. However, the character values which are inserted in learning activities are different from one with another. It depends on the topic and indicators that will be achieved. In the evaluation, the strategies which were used by the teacher were in the form of advice and scoring rubric to assess character education in the process of teaching and learning. 

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