English Learning Practices

Adequate facilities and infrastructure are not yet ready so that learning cannot run smoothly. The purpose of this study was to analyze the process of learning English. This research is qualitative, descriptive research that tends to use analysis and emphasizes process and meaning more. The approach used in this study is phenomenological. Data collection methods used in this study were interviews, questionnaires, and observation. The instrument used to analyze the data is a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative analysis. The results of this study are that four critical factors support the smooth running of the English learning process: the principal, parents of students, students, and educators. The role of the principal, especially the support of the principal in the form of providing facilities and infrastructure, is an essential factor because, without this learning, it will not be able to run smoothly. The role of parents is also essential because their assistance to students will be able to provide a learning atmosphere. Student motivation is also an essential key to the success of learning English. This research with the results wants to show that various parties pay attention to four main factors for the smooth teaching and learning activities process.

A Need Analysis in English Material for XI Grade of Beauty Program

Needs analysis aims to identify what English students should learn. However, there are still many teachers who have not analyzed the material needs of students. The material used by the teacher is too general for students. Students do not get English for specific purposes for particular majors. This results when students find it challenging to communicate with guests in certain areas. This study aims to analyze the English material and analyze the suitability of the English language material based on the ESP principles. This study used the descriptive qualitative method. The study subjects were students of the class XI beauty program—the use of questionnaires and document checklists as data collection instruments. The study results indicate that students need unique English materials and special English skills in the tourism sector, especially in beauty spas. Furthermore, based on the document checklist, the English teaching materials in the beauty program are not by the ESP concept because the data shows that the teaching materials are too general and not close to the student's field. Therefore, students hope that the school can design an ESP program to improve competence in beauty spa activities.

Family and School Condition Toward Student English Achievement

The school environment is also an inhibiting factor for students. For example, the way the lesson is presented is not good. In addition, there are still many parents who ignore the education of their students. This has an impact on students' low English skills. This study aims to analyze family and school conditions on students' English achievement. This research is a correlational study. The research subjects were all students of the class with 24 students. The method used to collect data is observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The instrument used in data collection is a questionnaire. The technique used to analyze the data is descriptive qualitative statistics, and quantitative. The study results are that family conditions have a positive effect on learning achievement in learning English. This shows that when family conditions improve, student achievement will also increase. Partial test (t-test) obtained t count variable influence of family conditions = 6.607 so that Ha X1 against Y is accepted. Variable influence of school conditions t count = 3.019 so that Ha X2 to Y is accepted. The practical contribution of family conditions is 21.316%, school conditions are 39.678%. The key is that there is a simultaneous influence of family and school conditions on learning English subjects.

Teacher’s Perception of Self-Directed Learning and EFL Students’ Learning Autonomy during COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced academic institutions in Indonesia to implement online learning. As a result, teachers must prepare online learning strategies that can build students’ independent learning. This study aims to analyze teacher perceptions of independent learning, assigned activities in online learning, and independent learning components in activities. This study uses an embedded mixed-method approach. The methods used to collect data are observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The instruments used to collect data are self-rated questionnaires, observation tables, and classification tables. The technique used in analyzing the data is descriptive qualitative and quantitative statistics. The results of this study indicate that teachers feel they have knowledge about and in implementing Independent Learning. The teacher carries out the learning process in three parts: pre-activity, initial activity, and post-activity. However, there are only three components of Self-Directed Learning that are included in the action. In its activities, self-directed learning is when the teacher provides material, individual assignments, and assistance when needed. However, independent learning is no longer a reflection on post-activity because there is no feedback. Therefore, more effective and exciting learning activities are required.

Shadowing Technique To Improve Student’s Listening Skill

The condition that occurs in the classroom is that students are afraid of English. Students feel that learning English is difficult to memorize. Students have learning difficulties because the teacher does not apply a suitable learning model for students. This causes students to feel bored in learning and has an impact on students' low English skills. The purpose of this study is to analyze the shadowing technique in learning English for students. This type of research is classroom action research. The research subjects were 17 students. There are four main parts of classroom action research, namely planning, action, observation, and reflection. The methods used to collect data are observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The technique used to analyze the data is descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis. The study results are the average value, from 73.2 in the first cycle to 76.0 in the second cycle. The percentage of students who passed the KKM also increased from 59% to 78%. Listening skills improve after the application of shadowing techniques. The key is that the application of shadowing techniques can improve students' listening. This research implies that teachers can apply shadowing techniques in the classroom. The application of shadowing techniques can create a fun learning atmosphere for students to improve students' listening skills.

The Levels Of Questions Used In The English Textbook Entitled “Stop Bullying Now”For The Xi Grade Of Senior High School

Reading comprehension in Indonesian students is very weak. It is proven by Pisa 2018, a result which states that from a comparison between science, mathematics, and reading comprehension, Indonesian students are ranked 74th in the sixth from bottom. This article aims to analyze the level of questions used in an English textbook entitled "Stop Bullying Now" for class XI SMA published by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia in 2017. This analysis uses Barrett's taxonomy to test reading comprehension. Questions in the book with content analysis of qualitative research. Based on Barrett's taxonomy, there are five levels of reading comprehension questions: literal comprehension, reorganization, inferential, evaluation, and appreciation. The results showed that the level of literal understanding (7.45%), reorganization (0 %), inferential (39.36%), evaluation (36.17%), and appreciation (17.02%). This shows that the higher-level comprehension is dominant over lower-level comprehension, but the level is not evenly distributed in all texts. The results of this study can provide an overview of the level of reading comprehension questions used in the English textbook entitled "Stop Bullying Now," which is helpful for teachers as a guide in learning English reading comprehension.

An Analysis of Teacher’s Lesson Plan for Learning English through Google Classroom in Junior High School

Online learning is something new for teachers and students, so there are various obstacles to it. This study aims to: analyze the preparation of EFL teachers in preparing lesson plans and identify and describe teacher difficulties in preparing lesson plans for EFL students. This study uses a qualitative descriptive research design. Data on teacher preparation and difficulties faced by teachers in preparing lesson plans were taken using a questionnaire by determining five aspects, namely: 1) learning objectives, 2) learning materials, 3) learning activities, 4) media and learning resources and, 5) learning assessment. The study results are that the teacher fulfills all the steps in compiling a one-page lesson plan, which fulfills the steps provided by the instrument. Regarding the problems faced in the process of preparing lesson plans by teachers, it can be synthesized that there are six difficulties encountered by teachers, such as 1) stating learning objectives that contain behavior (B), 2) connecting learning objectives to core competencies, 3) compiling learning materials based on indicators. Learning, 4) selection of learning media based on learning objectives, 5) selection of learning media based on learning materials, and 6) selection of assessment based on learning objectives.

Code-Switching in Online Synchronous Learning

The Covid-19 outbreak has "forced" face-to-face teaching and learning to be entirely online. This situation also affects prospective EFL teachers in conducting teaching practicums. This study aims to analyze prospective EFL teachers using code-switching in online discussions through WhatsApp group chats. Code-switching is a popular language feature commonly used in communication. Furthermore, this research aims to identify the types of code-switching according to Poplack's theory and to find out the code-switching function based on Sert's theory. This type of research is qualitative. The subjects of this study were six prospective EFL teachers and their students. Primary data was collected from online discussions of student teachers through their WhatsApp chat groups, and then the discussions were transcribed into transcripts. The technique used to analyze the data is descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis. The first study's results in terms of types of code-switching revealed that all participants practiced code-switching in online teaching and learning through WhatsApp group chats. The discussion provides three types of code-switching based on Poplack's theory: tag-switching, inter-sentential switching, and intra-sentential switching. Furthermore, tag switching is often used in online discussions.

Song for Teaching English Vocabularies in the Fourth Grade Students

There are some problems when the teacher teaches vocabulary. Many students have difficulty learning English. Several factors make some words difficult for students, such as pronunciation, spelling, length, complexity, meaning, range. This has an impact on the students' English ability, which is low. The purpose of this study is to analyze the activities of teaching English vocabulary to fourth-grade students. This type of research is qualitative using a qualitative descriptive method. The subjects of this study were teachers and 29 students of class IV. The methods used to collect data are observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The instruments used to collect data are observation sheets and questionnaires. The technique used to analyze the data is descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis. The results of this study are the teaching of vocabulary used by the teacher in this study, namely alphabet songs, objects, songs of the day, songs of the month The most frequently used songs are alphabet songs. The teacher applies the alphabet song at the beginning or end of the lesson. The most enjoyable teaching song is the Alphabet song. Students are critical in learning English when the teacher implements this song. Therefore, the teacher's role is critical in choosing songs that can be used to teach them according to students' needs and preferences.

Teacher’s Preparation of Lesson Plans in English For Occupational Purposes (EOP) Through Google Classroom

In the application of online learning, there are several problems. One of the problems that are often found is the problem of learning facilities. Students have inadequate to carry out online learning facilities so that the impact on online learning does not run optimally. This study aims to measure EOP teachers' ability to prepare EOP students' lesson plans through Google Classroom in Vocational High Schools (SMK) and identify teacher problems and problems faced by students in EOP learning through Google Classroom. The type of research ii is qualitative. The research was conducted using an embedded mix-method design. The participants of this study were an English teacher of tenth-grade students and 76 students. The methods used to collect data are observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The technique used to analyze the data is qualitative and quantitative statistical analysis. The results of this study indicate that teachers are lacking and have problems in three aspects. The three aspects are the relevance of learning methods, evaluation and learning indicators' relevance, and instruments and evaluations' relevance. In addition, EOP students found problems in 6 aspects of EOP learning through Google Classrooms. This research implies that EOP learning through Google Classroom can be applied by teachers in online learning.