scholarly journals Pelatihan TOEFL Dengan Metode Cooperative Integrated Reading And Composition Untuk Mencapai Nilai Ideal di Masa Pandemi

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 217-226
Author(s):  
Syamsurrijal Syamsurrijal ◽  
Titik Ceriyani Miswaty ◽  
Muhammad Zaki Pahrul Hadi
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Post Test

Pelatihan TOEFL dengan metode Cooperative Integrated Reading And Composition bertujuan untuk membantu para dosen dan mahasiswa di beberapa perguruan tinggi di Nusa Tenggara Barat dalam upaya untuk meningkatkan nilai TOEFL (Test of English as foreign language) dimasa pandemi. Sulitnya menentukan metode dan media yang tepat dimasa pandemi bagi mahasiswa dan dosen untuk untuk mencapai TOEFL ideal menjadi alasan utama dilaksanakannya Pengabdian keada masyarakat ini Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan tidak hanya pengetahuan tetapi juga kesiapan untuk menghadapi ujian TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) bagi mahasiswa dan dosen di Nusa Tenggara Barat. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilaksanakan secara online dengan meggunakan teknologi zoom sebagi media pembelajaran selama satu bulan.Masyarakat sasaran adalah masyarakat kampus yaitu mahasiswa dan dosen dari berbagai perguruan tinggi Nusa Tenggara Barat. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah dengan metode Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) yaitu peserta dibagi menjadi beberapa kelompok,  kemudian diberikan tips dan strategi dalam menjawab tes TOEFL. Masing-masing kelompok berdiskusi dan bertukar pikiran dalam menjawab semua soal-soal dalam TOEFL. Biaya kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini sepenuhnya bersumber dari tim pelaksana pengabdian. Setelah pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini, peserta memiliki kemampuan dan kesiapan serta nilai yang cukup significant dari sebelumnya. Hal ini dapat dibuktikan dengan hasil Post Test Peserta setelah mengikuti pelatihan menunjukkan perubahan yang sangat positif

The Effects of Technology-Mediated TBLT on Enhancing the Speaking Abilities of University Students in a Collaborative EFL Learning Environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Tzu-Ching Chen
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cell Phone ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Collaborative Learning Environment ◽  
English Speaking

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of technology-mediated TBLT (Task based language teaching) tasks where students must collaborate within an English as Foreign Language (EFL) course created to develop their English speaking abilities. A total of 25 students participated in this study and were assigned to groups of 4 to 6. Each group was asked to create seven five-minute video productions in English using their cell phone camera about topics assigned to them by the teacher over the course of one semester. The results of the pre-test and post-test indicated that the tasks were effective in improving students’ English speaking abilities. Class observations and students’ Facebook posts showed predominately positive perceptions towards the task of video making with their respective groups using technology tools. The bi-weekly video productions and the end-of-term survey revealed that the participants believe that technology-mediated TBLT in a collaborative learning environment was beneficial in increasing their English speaking abilities, which highlights the need to shift from teacher-centered activities to learner-centered activities within a collaborative learning environment.

scholarly journals The University Students’ Beliefs towards Corrective Feedback in Learning English as Foreign Language in Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 4094-4100
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Corrective Feedback ◽  
Time Correlation ◽  
Test Time ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Feedback Group ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Written Test ◽  
Experimental Group

The present study is carried out in English as a foreign language (EFL) experimental classroom at Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan to investigate the Pakistani EFL learners' beliefs towards written CF in L2 writing. Two types of Written CF: Direct and Indirect feedback, were provided during four weeks of study period in written tasks to the two groups (direct feedback and feedback group) and third was provided only metalinguistic information (Controlled group). The students were divided into two groups: experimental group provided with CF (Direct and Indirect), control group. The students in the experimental group were compared to a control group which was provided with no corrective feedback. BS level adult learners (n= 40) were randomly assigned to write short essay/Gap Fill/ Timed grammatical Task during four successive weeks. Afterwards, they were asked to fill in a questionnaire (k=21), at the post-test time. Correlation between participants’ beliefs about written CF and the effectiveness of those beliefs was measured by an attitudinal questionnaire. The students’ performance was also checked through written test battery. The results of this study revealed the learners’ beliefs about errors’ corrections, the writing activities, and various types of CF. The study also suggested the significant role of learners’ beliefs in mediating language accuracy in writing tasks.

scholarly journals THINK-PAIR-SHARE: ITS IMPLEMENTATION TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ CAPABILITY ON UNDERSTANDING GRAMMAR ON THE SECOND SEMESTER STUDENTS OF STKIP SILIWANGI

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ningtyas Orilina Argawati
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Grammar Learning ◽  
Teacher Needs ◽  
Post Test ◽  
University Level ◽  
Abstract Learning ◽  
Learning English

Abstract Learning English as foreign language is considered difficult because it has its own systems and aspects that completely different from our mother tongue, such as the grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and cultural background of the language. Vocabuary is an important skill since we can not deliver meaning without words. However, learning English is not dealing only on vocabulary but also on grammar. Learning grammar becomes important since grammar can determine meaning of sentences. In the level of University students, it is quite difficult to make the students master all of the theme on grammar in one semester. Moreover, if it comes to conditional sentences. This topic really relays on the understanding of concepts. Once the students catch the concept, they will be able to solve some problems relate with the topic easily. To build their capability on understanding a concept of such a topic, teacher needs to figure out the appropriate way. Think-pair-share seems to be a good way to teach conditional sentences. The method used in conducting this research is Classroom Action Research. The research was conducted on two cycles with total meetings were seven; three meetings were for tests, and four meetings were for treatment. Each cycle covered the step of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. From the data collected by the researcher, it can be concluded that the capability on understanding grammar of the second semester students of university level was improved. The improvements cover two points, they are: (1) improvement on their mean score. Mean score of pre-test was 4.1875, mean score of post-test 1 was 5.9625, while mean score of post-test 2 was 7.225. (2) improvement of their attitude and behaviour. It can be seen from their improvement of their activeness, enjoyment, curiousity and knowledge.Key words: CAR, Grammar, Think-Pair-Share 

scholarly journals Effect of the Bloomfield Program on English as Foreign Language Skills

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 593-600
Author(s):  
Fernando Huamani-Huaranja ◽  
Luz Lévano-Francia ◽  
Felipe Guizado-Oscco ◽  
Yolvi Ocaña-Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Test Results ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Applied Study ◽  
Applied Program ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Common ◽  
In The Beginning ◽  
Process Level

The objective of the research carried out was to determine the effect of the Bloomfield program on the competences of English as a foreign language in the students of a language center-2020. The research had an applied study, experimental design and a quasi-experimental class. The sample was non-probabilistic, in which a pre-test and post-test of level A1 were applied within the Common European Framework of References. The total population was 317, and the selected sample of 174 students. The results were tabulated from the collection of test results. Then the results in the post test showed that 100% were at the beginning level, 0% achieved, and 0% outstanding. On the other hand, the post test showed that 0% in the beginning, 1% in the process level, and 99% in the outstanding level in the competence of English as a foreign language. Concluding in this way that the applied program significantly improves the competences of English as a foreign language in Peruvian students in Bloomfield Idiomas, 2020.

scholarly journals CLIL practice in a maritime English course: EFL students� perception

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 263
Author(s):  
Nurmala Elmin Simbolon
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Student Evaluation ◽  
Fishing Vessel ◽  
Technology Study ◽  
Study Program ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Maritime English ◽  
Visual Materials

This article examines to what extent 'content and language integrated learning' or CLIL approach has impact on students� learning in a Maritime English course. The graduates of Fishing Technology Study Program (TPI) in Advance University are required to have a certificate of nautical expert of fishing vessel (ANKAPIN) when applying for a job in a fishing vessel in Indonesia. One of the subjects assessed in the ANKAPIN examination is Maritime English. Bearing its name, this particular content subject consists of Maritime-related terminology and phrases. Believed as an effective way of learning a second, or a foreign language by integrating content and language learning, CLIL approach requires the collaboration between the lecturers of English and discipline subjects. The action research reported in this article implemented an English medium instruction (EMI) class using CLIL approach in an English as foreign language (EFL) context. The data collection included students� pre-test and post-test results and questionnaires of student evaluation towards CLIL classroom learning. The results of the tests were analyzed descriptively using the Excel program and the evaluation survey was with content analysis. The results of this study showed students' increased understanding of vocabulary in the field of Maritime. Students also expressed their positive experience in the CLIL class. Besides, students articulated some more to experience including authentic learning aids such as a fishing vessel and more visual materials.

scholarly journals The Effect of Pecha Kucha Presentations on Students’ English Public Speaking Anxiety

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (_sup1) ◽  
pp. 11-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah Coskun
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Public Speaking ◽  
Presentation Format ◽  
Public Speaking Anxiety ◽  
State University ◽  
Speaking Anxiety ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Foreign Language Learners ◽  
Paired Samples ◽  
Post Test

The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of the Pecha Kucha presentation format on English as foreign language learners’ public speaking anxiety. The participants were 49 students in the English Translation and Interpretation Department of a state university in Turkey. A pre- and post-test experimental research design was used in this study. Students were given a questionnaire as the pre-test prior to the preparation of their presentations and as the post-test immediately following the presentation in the classroom. According to the paired samples statistics, students’ English public speaking anxiety was reduced significantly as a result of their experience using the Pecha Kucha presentation format. It was concluded that this presentation format can be incorporated into the English as a Foreign Language classroom.

scholarly journals GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF EFL READING COMPREHENSION

2020 ◽  
pp. 106-117
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Graphic Organizers ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Control Group ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Right ◽  
Experimental Group

It is widely known that effective readers are those who have appropriately developed reading skills. If those skills are not developed, the readers will not achieve the levels of perception needed to solve problems or pass academic tests, neither in their mother tongue nor in a foreign language. For this reason, it is imperative to find the right strategies to enhance reading comprehension in English as Foreign Language (EFL) learners. One of those strategies is the use of graphic organizers, and this study aimed to measure the extent to which it influences the development of reading comprehension of Unidad Educativa Joaquin Lalama students, in Ambato-Ecuador. 40 students in the control group and 35 students in the experimental group constituted the sample. The data was collected through the observation technique and the comparison of results from a reading comprehension pre-test and post-test. Finally, this study found the use of graphic organizers to be effective for developing reading comprehension in the subjects observed.

scholarly journals The Efficacy of Using Reciprocal Teaching Technique in Teaching Reading to Indonesian English as Foreign Language (EFL) Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Soleman Dapa Taka
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Significance Test ◽  
Reciprocal Teaching ◽  
Main Question ◽  
Teaching Reading ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Teaching Technique ◽  
Tenth Grade ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Efl Students

This research aims at finding out the efficacy of using reciprocal teaching technique in teaching reading to Indonesian English as Foreign Language (EFL) students. The main question of this research: Is the use of reciprocal teaching technique effective in teaching reading to Indonesian EFL students?.  The research can be an addition in the persisting teaching reading by using reciprocal teaching technique.  This research was conducted at the tenth grade students at SMA Kristen Mercusuar Kupang, an Indonesian High School. The total number of samples was 25 students. The research used a pre-experimental method with pre-test and post-test design. The pre-test was given to find out the basic ability of the students in reading and the post-test given to find out the students’ improvement in reading after giving the treatment by using of reciprocal teaching technique. The findings show that using reciprocal teaching technique is effective in teaching reading to Indonesian EFL students. It is supported by the result of significance test through SPSS 20 program that the P was 0.00.  Therefore, it is recommended to use reciprocal teaching technique in developing reading skill of Indonesian EFL students.

scholarly journals The Efficacy of Using Pair Work Technique in Teaching Conditional Sentences to Indonesian English as Foreign Language (EFL) Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 602-610
Author(s):  
Soleman Dapa Taka
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Significance Test ◽  
Main Question ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Tenth Grade ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Teaching Grammar ◽  
Pair Work ◽  
Work Technique

This research aims at finding out the efficacy of using the pair work technique in teaching grammar especially the conditional sentences to Indonesian English as Foreign Language (EFL) students. The main question of this research: Is the use of the pair work technique effective in teaching conditional sentences to Indonesian EFL students?.  The research can be an addition to the persisting teaching grammar of English particularly the conditional sentences through the use of the pair-work technique.  This research was conducted at the tenth-grade students at SMA Kristen Mercusuar Kupang, an Indonesian High School. The total number of samples was 25 students. The research used a pre-experimental method with a pre-test and post-test design. The pre-test was given to find out the basic ability of the students in mastering conditional sentences and the post-test given to find out the students’ improvement in mastering conditional sentences after giving the treatment by using of pair work technique. The findings show that using the pair work technique is effective in teaching conditional sentences to Indonesian EFL students. It is supported by the result of the significance test through SPSS 20 program that the P was 0.00.  Therefore, it is recommended to use the pair work technique in developing students’ competence in mastering conditional sentences l of Indonesian EFL students. 

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