Modular Distance Learning: Its Effect in the Academic Performance of Learners in the New Normal

Due to Covid-19 pandemic, schools, particularly in the rural areas employed Modular Distance Learning (MDL) to ensure education continuity. This study seeks to investigate the effects of MDL in the academic performance of learners whether there is a significant difference in their performance before and after the implementation of MDL. Mixed method was applied in this study; Quantitative using T-Test to compare the GWA of learners and Qualitative through the use of semi-structured interview to find out the perceived effect of MDL to 15 parents, 10 learners, and 7 teachers and their recommendations. The study revealed that the 2.25% decrease in the GWA of learners after the implementation of MDL denotes a significant difference in their academic performance. MDL strengthens family bonding, independent learning, and is cost-effective. However, it is an additional workload to working parents, there is limited teacher-learner interaction, learners lack socialization with other children and have no exposure to significant school activities but are rather exposed to many distractions at home. To bridge the gaps, simplifying of modules accompanied by video lessons and audio recordings, conduct of online mediations, neighborhood instruction and home visitations are recommended. The results of this study will help teachers reflect on their current teaching strategies and improve learning outcomes. Future researchers who will conduct research related to Modular Distance Learning may also consider the findings of this study in drafting their related concepts.

Multicultural Aspects of 21st Century Learning Using Digital Posters

21st century learning is learning that has the characteristics of being accessible, digital oriented, big data science and this learning is not limited to the distance of space and time. Poster presentation is a general form of educational information that is easily accessible, can be spread quickly with the presence of television, gadgets and the internet. This research method is descriptive qualitative method. While the research data in the form of educational posters. The results of this study are in the form of poster media requirements that are used as educational media, namely; 1) The content shall not contents that may offend the community/learning participants. The presented content shall be accepted by audience even with language and cultural differences. 2) The information shall be clear thus the message of the poster is well conveyed to audience with different cultural aspect. 3) The contents should be attractive, contains illustration images, and explanatory writings that make audience interested in the poster. 4) The development of digital poster with various version of local language may increase acceptabability among local language speaker.

Grade 10 English First Additional Language Learners’ Strategies For Past Tense Irregular Verb Inflection Mastery

<p class="Default"><strong>Abstract.</strong><strong> </strong>The mastery of the irregular form of verbs in the past simple tense poses challenges to non-native learners of English all over the world. The objectives of this study were to identify the types of learners’ strategies useful for mastering the irregular verb inflection, to describe and evaluate them, and to establish why the English First Additional Language learners face difficulties in mastering those strategies. The study followed a quantitative research design. A questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection from the respondents. Data were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22 to ensure valid interpretations. Subsequent themes were placed in a table and a graph dealing with the inflection of irregular verbs. The target group of this study comprised 21 Grade 10 learners who were attending Dimani Secondary School in Limpopo Province, South Africa during the academic year 2021. From the data analysis, the initial study findings established that the respondents were incompetent in mastering the inflection of irregular verbs in the past simple tense when using the suppletion principle and the terminal consonants phoneme changes. The researchers used the grouping of common irregular verbs and the learning of irregular verbs in sentences strategies because learners were different and learned irregular verb inflection differently. Although it was previously found that learners could not understand the inflection of irregular verbs in the past simple tense, after having utilised these two strategies, the inflection of irregular verbs in the past simple tense improved with tremendous results.</p><p class="Default"> </p><p>Keywords: Inflection; irregular verbs; past simple tense; strategies<em></em></p>

How Information Helps on Increasing Students' Understanding of Adolescent Reproductive Health At School

This study aims to describe the level of students' understanding of adolescent reproductive health and to examine how the influence of information on their level of understanding. The research used was <em>pre-experimental designs </em>with a <em>one-group pretest-posttest design w</em>ith a total sample of 41 people. The instruments used in this study were the Students' Reproductive Health Understanding Level Scale (α=0.328) and interviews. Data were analyzed using <em>descriptive percentage </em>formula and <em>Wilcoxon signed rank test. </em>The results showed that the level of understanding of students about adolescent reproductive health is in the low criteria with an average value of 55.75%. Based on the results of the <em>Wilcoxon signed rank test</em>, it shows that there is an effect of providing information helps on the level of understanding of adolescent reproductive health. With the provision of information helps, students can gain an understanding of the material presented, namely the understanding of women's reproductive health. In addition, there is a prevention function so that students are able to avoid irresponsible behavior towards their own reproductive health.

Microsoft Office 365 on Learning History Subject

<span lang="EN-US">This research aimed at knowing the students' perception of <em>Microsoft Office 365</em> on learning history. This research used a </span><span lang="EN-AU">quantitative descriptive design. It was conducted at SMAN 4 Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi. The sample of this study was students in XI-1 grade. The students were 46. Research instruments used questionnaires and interviews. The result showed that the students had a positive response toward the use of <em>Microsoft Office 365</em>. Besides, 87% of students agree that they can understand History Subject during online learning. The most frequently used features were Teams (95.7%), SharePoint (2.2%), and Forms (2.2%). T</span><span lang="EN-AU">However, the obstacle of using this application is if students do not have facilities such as a good internet network, and laptops.</span>

Investigating Terminologies in Teaching Literature: A Corpus Study

<p>Regarding the literature subjects provided by the English Language Education Department, University of Muhammadiyah Malang, some students conduct researches on literature in their thesis. They find difficulties in doing the research as lacking of experience in discussing the thing and lacking vocabulary in describing terminologies. This research was designed to help the students whose major is English Education to maintain their study, especially on teaching English literature by finding out the terminologies in teaching literature books in terms of their frequency, example of their use, and meaning (in context). The objects of this research are <em>Teaching and Learning English Literature</em> by Ellie Chambers and Marshall Gregory, and <em>Teaching Holocaust Literature and Film</em> by Robert Eaglestone and Barry Langfor (Ed.) talking about teaching literature. The research method is document analysis. In number, there is no significant difference between them. No literary terminology that is more than 250 words. Beside, since they talk the same scope, the meanings of the terminologies are the same. Further, both present different use of terminologies. In some sentences, the terminologies are used to explain something closer to literature, yet in some other sentences, the terminologies are used to describe or explain the things related to teaching literature.</p>

The Analysis of Learning Plan conditions for General Courses (MKU) at Tidar University Based on E-Learning

This study aimed to review the condition of e-learning-based general course (MKU) learning planning at Tidar University and its conformity with the vision and mission of Tidar University. Learning planning is an important aspect as a reference for implementation and reflection of learning. The type of this research is evaluation. Evaluation research is a research with systematic analysis using a five-step discrepancy model. A qualitative research approach was applied to analyze the data. Data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. The research subject is a lecturer at MKU at Tidar University, while the object of research is RPS MKU. The research took place at Tidar University from January 2021-December 2021. The results showed that the e-learning-based general course learning planning at Tidar University had been prepared by the majority of course lecturers where the percentage of lecturers who compiled RPS was 97%, and the rest by 3% no. In general, the preparation of learning plans has been categorized as good, namely the preparation of lecture materials, preparation of final skills, study materials for each meeting, learning methods, time allocation, student learning experiences, and the use of case study learning methods and team problem base learning. Weaknesses in learning planning were found at the stage of compiling graduate learning outcomes and subject learning outcomes that did not refer to the higher education curriculum in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0 and the standard of the Tidar University learning process. In addition, another drawback is that the preparation of the final capabilities of each meeting has not been formulated in accordance with the provisions. The preparation of assessment criteria and assessment indicators has not been systematically arranged where case study learning and team problem base learning have not been fully measured

Ternate Sultanate Palace Museum as a Media for History Learning

<p>The purpose of this study was to determine the collection of historical relics at the Ternate Sultanate Museum/Palace, and their use as a historical learning medium. While the problems studied in the research are: (1) what are the collections of historical relics in the museum / Sultanate of Ternate Palace? (2) how to use it as a historical learning media?. The research method used is library research, where the required materials/data are obtained from the library, both books, documents, journals, encyclopedias, articles and others. Based on the results of the research, the museum/Palace of the Sultanate of Ternate collects various historical relics, and can be used as a medium for learning history on the history of the entry of Islam, and the arrival of Europeans in the Archipelago.</p>

Exploring Indirect Aspects in Motivation and Academic Achievement During The Pandemic

<p>Online learning methodologies are the most influential factor in educational success. However, it cannot be denied that there are non-technical aspects that indirectly affect students' motivation and academic achievement after the Covid-19 pandemic occurred. This study involves paired <em>t</em>-tests, regression tests, and partial <em>t</em>-tests to analyze the factors that can indirectly shape student motivation and academic achievement in Indonesia's higher schools. The factors studied were related to economic condition, health, habits, and social interaction. The result shows significant changes in learning motivation, economic and health conditions, student interactions with friends and lecturers, student involvement in student activity units and religious activities, use of social media, and time spent reading. The Grade Point Accumulative (GPA) before the pandemic was influenced by learning motivation. However, during the pandemic, the GPA was not significantly affected by learning motivation. Before the pandemic, family engagement and student involvement in religious activities significantly influence the GPA. Meanwhile, the factors that influence learning motivation during the pandemic are student involvement in social activities, interaction with lecturers, health conditions, and time spent reading.</p>

Development of Descriptive Text Learning E-Module with a Constructivistic Approach

The main objective of this research is to develop learning e-modules in teaching English in the classroom as well as to produce and disseminate learning media. This e-module can be used on smartphones and this e-module uses a constructivist approach. The steps of the research model are defined, designed, developed, and disseminated/implemented. Participants in this study were teachers and students of MAN 3 Pontianak. The data collection technique in this study refers to the interview list guidelines, namely the questionnaire. Data collection tools are learning outcomes and questionnaire sheets. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach for data analysis. The results showed that the design of the electronic module learning development in this study consisted of an analysis of curriculum and learning materials, an analysis of the characteristics of students and an analysis of student learning outcomes. The steps for developing an electronic module are by submitting a lot of learning materials and then being reviewed by experts according to their backgrounds as media experts and learning materials experts. The results of the expert review showed that the average score of the electronic module was 3.77 (range 1 - 4) and also the test given to students before applying it. The response of students after using the e-module showed 83.2% which means a positive response. This e-module can be applied to students because it has criteria such as self-instruction, stand alone, adaptive and user friendly. The learning outcomes of this research are that students are more active and construct themselves in learning descriptive texts in English class. The Minimum Completeness Criteria (KKM) in this study is 75 and the average is 79.04, which means that the use of e-modules in teaching descriptive texts is effective and can increase their scores.