scholarly journals Accessible Learning Sources: A Need Analysis on Maritime English Learning Apps

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 520-525
Author(s):  
Purnama Nancy Lumban Batu ◽  
Antoni Arif Priadi ◽  
Wida Cahyaningrum
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Elementary Level ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Shipbuilding Industry ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Need Analysis ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Questionnaire Result ◽  
Maritime English

Maritime English is defined as the English language used by seafarers both at sea and in port and by individuals working in the shipping and shipbuilding industry. The teachers are required to make the students skillful and ready to work in maritime sectors once they graduate. The existing and relevant maritime English learning materials following STCW 2010 curriculum in Indonesia are still rare and limited. This study aims to conduct a need analysis of android and web-based Maritime English apps based on the students' perspectives. This study uses questionnaires shared and completed randomly by 318 students from different majors and at Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Pelayaran (Maritime Higher Education Institute) Jakarta. The data is gathered and analyzed accordingly to create the essential concept of the MarEng apps design. The questionnaire result indicates that most of the participants need an ME learning platform in order for them to have better access to and to practice the required knowledge and skills. Explicit bilingual instructions and features like video, audio, and text are also preferred to be incorporated. It is suggested to start from the elementary level and cover the four skills, especially listening, speaking, and pronunciation. It is so suggested that the platform can be constructed in easy and fun UI/UX covering the required content.

scholarly journals The Need Analysis of Maritime English Learning Materials for Nautical Students of Maritime Academy in Indonesia Based on STCW’2010 Curriculum

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Wy Dirgeyasa
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Port Authorities ◽  
Need Analysis ◽  
Maritime English

This study was aimed to investigate the Maritime English learning materials needed by the students of nautical department of Maritime Academy in Indonesia based in STCW’2010 curriculum. The participants of the research were the seafarers, the port authorities, the shipping business employees, the English lecturers, and the cadets of Maritime Academy. They were totally about 48 participants. They were selected by using purposive random sampling technique. There were three types of instruments for collecting data those were questionaire, documentary sheet, and interview. The results of the study shows that 1) there were three basic leaning materials categories of Maritime English namely a) the nautical contents, b) language skills, and c) languistic features and 2) the level of needs of those materials were different from categories to another categories and within categories.

Gender Differences in Cognitive Loads, Attitudes, and Academic Achievements in Mobile English Learning

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 21-35
Author(s):  
Zhonggen Yu
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Achievement Goals ◽  
English Language ◽  
Future Research ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Learner Motivation ◽  
Academic Achievements ◽  
Learning Platform

Studies on gender differences in mobile English learning are in their initial stages. College English IV, designed by a number of professors and engineers in a university in China, serves as a mobile English learning platform. This study aims to determine gender differences in cognitive loads, attitudes, and academic achievements in English language learning assisted with this mobile English learning platform. Through a mixed research design, 79 randomly selected participants join the research, together with interviews and posts to collect qualitative data. Cognitive loads, attitudes, and academic achievements are measured through related scales to collect quantitative data. It is concluded that there are significant gender differences in cognitive loads, attitudes, and academic achievements in English language learning assisted with the mobile learning platform. Future research on gender differences in mobile English learning should also examine relationships between gender differences, learner motivation, achievement goals, and learning outcomes.

The Design and Implementation of Web-Based Autonomous English Learning Platform

2013 ◽  
Vol 850-851 ◽  
pp. 681-684
Author(s):  
Yong Dong Ren
Keyword(s):  
Present Situation ◽  
Autonomous Learning ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Learning Time ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Learning Content ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Learning English

In view of the students weak English foundation, the nonideal teaching effect from teachers classroom,students lack self-discipline, such as present situation, has designed a web-based autonomous English learning platform. Which mainly reflects the characteristics of autonomous learning, learners can master free learning time and learning content according to the course schedule,and improve the students' enthusiasm of learning English.

scholarly journals Games As Warming Up Activities in the Classroom for Indonesian EFL Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Randy Zakaria
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Elementary Level ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Motivation For Learning ◽  
Identity Card ◽  
Efl Students

This study aimed to describe how games as warming up activities are used by trainers teaching the English language at Desa Inggris Singosari. Our approach was descriptive qualitative, conducting a case study wherein twelve students and three trainers from the Smart Holiday English Camp were included. The trainers used games such as the identity card, arranging words, gesturing body, mentioning profession, guessing game, and asking, do you love me? The games required words to be placed and sentences guessed. Data were collected using questionnaires, observations checklist, and through interviews. The results showed that the games as a warm-up activity did suit the students’ age and their English learning ability as most of them were in the elementary level. In addition, an improvement was also seen in the students’ understanding of the lessons and their self-confidence and self-motivation for learning English. However, some difficulties were encountered while using this model, such as the students ignored the game instruction, they would play unfair, using the game was time-consuming, which left less time to practice English. Keywords: Desa Inggris Singosari, EFL students, games

scholarly journals TPR (TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE) METHOD ON TEACHING ENGLISH TO EARLY CHILDHOOD

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Ruli Hafidah ◽  
Nurul Kusuma Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Training Stage ◽  
Physical Response ◽  
Response Method ◽  
Early Childhood Learning ◽  
Learning English

<p><em>This training is carried out to provide knowledge and skills to PAUD teachers in implementing English language </em><em>l</em><em>earning for early childhood. The subjects of the training were 30 Kindergarten (Kindergarten) and PAUD teachers of Bendosari kindergarten. The training is carried out in 3 stages, namely: (1) strengthening of materials related to the TPR (Total Physical Response) method in early childhood learning; (2) implementation of the TPR (Total Physical Response) method in learning aged children; and (3) evaluation of the material for the TPR (Total Physical Response) method in learning children. Training on the application of the TPR (Total Physical Response) method in learning English for early childhood can improve the understanding, abilities and skills of Kindergarten and PAUD teachers in the District, Sukoharjo Regency in compiling, developing, and implementing English learning using the TPR (Total Physical Response) method. Where the deepening of the material for each training stage reaches 90%. This is evidenced by the results of practice and the implications of each material. Kindergarten and PAUD teachers in Bendosari Subdistrict, Sukoharjo Regency can develop themes and materials, create and use media, choose English vocabulary according to themes and materials, and apply English learning using the TPR (Total Physical Response) method.</em></p>

Educator-Student Partnership

2021 ◽  
pp. 48-68
Author(s):  
Judith Nesamalar Tharumaraj ◽  
Kalai Vaani Rajandram ◽  
Nallammai Singaram
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
English Language ◽  
Autonomous Learning ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Language Classroom ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Learning Language

The incorporation of web-based instruction within the educator-student partnership in the English language classroom today has taken on a pivotal role in complementing if not supplementing the traditional face-to-face teaching mode. In this study, the researchers set out to find out how pre-university students from various majors in Taylor's University, perceive Moodle as an online English Language learning environment that is able to capture some of the facets of learner autonomy amidst face-to-face interaction with the educator. It evaluates whether these students recognize the effectiveness of Moodle as a tool that develops autonomous learning in the process of engaging with various online language activities prepared by the educator. An online survey was administered to capture their attitude and personal feedback on learning language through various Moodle features utilized throughout the semester. Findings of the research indicated that the students acknowledge Moodle as a language learning platform that enables autonomous learning to be practiced in a supportive environment.

Language practice with multimedia supported web-based grammar revision material

ReCALL ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 313-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meltem Huri Baturay ◽  
Aysegul Daloglu ◽  
Soner Yildirim
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Learner Satisfaction ◽  
Elementary Level ◽  
Visual Aids ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Interactive Exercises ◽  
Grammatical Structures

AbstractThe aim of this study was to investigate the perceptions of elementary-level English language learners towards web-based, multimedia-annotated grammar learning. WEBGRAM, a system designed to provide supplementary web-based grammar revision material, uses audio-visual aids to enrich the contextual presentation of grammar and allows learners to revise target grammatical structures using interactive exercises such as gap-filling, combo-box and drag-and-drop exercises. This study gathered quantitative data on learner satisfaction, attention and participation and qualitative data with regard to the material’s content, visual and instructional design, usability, practicality and effectiveness. The findings indicate that learners enjoyed using the material and developed a positive attitude towards the system.

scholarly journals Optimizing EIL Using “Memrise” As A Builder Students’ Vocabularies

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 190
Author(s):  
Melati Melati ◽  
Herlina Herlina
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Millennial Students ◽  
International Language ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Innovative Learning

Although the online English learning platform currently is interesting and entertaining and it can improve language acquisition, pronunciation, four integrated skills but it still becomes difficult to be used in English learning. Therefore, people must be mastering high technology to support their daily life and get much information instantly and accurately. In this article, the writer would like to introduce a suitable platform in English learning. English is considered as an international language (EIL) and the purpose is to facilitate communication of ideas, thoughts, feelings, knowledge, and culture, the language is a medium. Moreover, English can be taught by using Memrise Application in order to encourage students to learn English. train students in Communicative Competence and optimize the effectiveness of English Language Teaching. After reading this article, the writer expects that this article can help English teachers to apply this platform for English teaching in Indonesia. For this reason, teachers need to develop strategies that are appropriate to the characteristics of millennial students and be able to make it reach the competencies specified in the learning objectives. In this case, the use of media is also needed in innovative learning. Innovative learning using learning strategies and the use of media is very important to create effective English language learning, especially the current COVID-19 pandemic situation.

scholarly journals GAMIFICATION TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT IN LEARNING ENGLISH

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-70
Author(s):  
Hadirotun - Nikmah
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
English Classroom ◽  
Learning English

ABSTRACT This paper aim to review some theories and previous studies on the application of game-based learning platform to improve students’ engagement in learning English. Learning English is crucial and is not negotiable in an Industry 4.0 era to communicate and to collaborate globally. In fact, not a few students find it difficult and lack of enthusiasm in learning English. One of the major problems is the teaching method which is less interesting and tends to be boring. Therefore, one of the solutions to resolve this problem is through the implementation of gamification. One of the most well-known employed gamification tools is Kahoot. Kahoot is one of the most used application to impove students’ engagement in learning English. Kahoot is a free game-based learning platform that can be used by teachers and students. Hence, this paper will describe at first the challenges in teaching English language in digital era. Further, it discusses the theory of gamification in education, advantages of gamification, the description of Kahoot, advantages of using Kahoot and how to apply Kahoot in English classroom. Some previous research highlighting the effect of using Kahoot on the students’ engagement in learning English is the main point covered next. The last part of this paper will present conclusion and pedagogical implication as a closing note. Keywords : gamification, Kahoot, students’ engagement

scholarly journals NEED ANALYSIS OF ESP FOR NON-ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 322-332
Author(s):  
Rini Ekayati ◽  
Imelda Darmayanti Manurung ◽  
Elvita Yenni
Keyword(s):  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Listening Skills ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Need Analysis ◽  
Study Programs ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

In non-English study programs, English learning material is arranged based on the specificities of the English learners themselves, commonly known as English for Specific Purpose (ESP). By using a qualitative approach and descriptive method, this study aims to map the students’ English language skills, determine the objectives of learning English, and the concept of ESP material needed by students in the non-English Study Program at  UMSU. Sources of data in this study were 80 (eighty) respondents (students) from non-English study programs who had already completed their general English course. Data analysis was performed by using qualitative descriptive methods in terms of numbers and percentages. The results show that the students’ needs vary from one student to another depending on their respective fields of knowledge. The students’ average ability starts from the low until intermediate level, and speaking and listening skills cover those needed by the learners of the respective study program. Their learning objectives are divided into two criteria, short-term goals related to current needs such as academic/educational needs and long-term goals related to their world of work after completing education. The concept of ESP English learning needed depends on the varying needs of each existing non-English study program. Thus, the ESP concept that is designed must be adapted to these needs.

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