The Use of YouTube As A Medium for Teaching English Writing Skill During Covid-19 Pandemic

A popular video sharing site, YouTube, could be used as an alternative teaching medium in online learning activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is useful to help students to keep on learning and get materials well in the difficult circumstance caused by the pandemic. This study aims to describe how Youtube is used as a learning medium in English teaching, especially the writing skill at MTs Ma'aarif NU 01 Kemranjen during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study uses a qualitative approach. Data are collected through the triangulation of interview, observation, and documentation. The data are then analysed by applying Miles and Huberman’s (1994) model of data reduction, data display, and verification. The results of this study reveal that Youtube is seen to be a good learning medium to cope with the learning difficulties in the unprecedented Covid-19 crisis. The asynchronous nature of the Youtube videos enabled students to repeat the video as much as they want to. The implementation of Youtube in online learning was done in three stages: 1) preparation, the teacher makes and uploads the videos; 2) implementation, the teacher shares the link and provides brief explanation on WhatsApp; and 3) evaluation, the teacher gives quizzes to ensure that the materials are well-received. Meanwhile, the obstacles in the implementation are poor Intenet network, insufficient facilities, and unmotivated students. The pedagogical implication from this study is that Youtube is a good fit for online learning, it is highly recommended for teaching during the pandemic.

The Information Communication Technology Implementation in English Teaching During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Online learning has become a requirement during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Education asks the teachers and students to use online classes during the pandemic. Teaching English using ICT is a challenging condition for teachers. Not all teachers are familiar with ICT. This paper aims to describe the ICT Role and implementation in Teaching English during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: this is a literature review. Literature was searched in Science Direct and Google Scholar databases. Keywords were COVID-19, English Teaching, ICT, implementation, role. Results revealed that ICT in English Teaching is started from CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning), TELL (Technology-Enhanced Language Learners), LMS (Learning Management System), and blended learning. YouTube and WhatsApp are preferred to be done because it is practical. Performance-based assessment is important during teaching English subject because students can learn how to perform, speaking, and debating during the performance. In conclusion, there are many systems available for teaching English using ICT. The systems are CALL, TELL, LMS, blended, WhatsApp, YouTube, and Performance-Based Assessment. The main goal is students’ understanding of the English subjects. The choice depends on study goal, teachers’ and students’ preference also feasibilities.

Camtasia Studio: Software Multimedia dalam Pembelajaran Menyimak Arab di Era Industri 4.0

Seorang pengajar adalah ujung tombak pendidikan, ia harus mampu merevolusi proses pengajarannya dengan baik, yaitu dengan mengubah kurikulum, strategi, materi, evaluasi, juga media pembelajaran yang sesuai dengan tuntutan revolusi industry 4.0. Hal itu menjadi tanggung jawab semua pengajar, termasuk pengajar bahasa Arab dalam keterampilan menyimak Arab di kelas ST. 12 Program Khusus Pengembangan Bahasa Arab UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang yang menggunakan media software Camtasia studio dalam pembelajaran menyimak Arab. Metode dari penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Media ini bermanfaat bagi peserta didik dalam meningkatkan motivasi belajar mereka, merubah tingkah laku, memberikan motivasi baru dan penyegaran, memberikan pelajaran yang bermakna, memperluas pengalaman dan wawasan, serta tercapainya tujuan pembelajaran menyimak Arab, juga mempersiapkan mereka dalam menghadapi era revolusi industry 4.0. Hasil dari peneletian ini adalah pembelajaran menyimak Arab dengan media software Camtasia studio memiliki tiga tahapan, yaitu tahap pendahuluan, yang mencakup orientasi, apersepsi, motivasi, pemberian acuan, ke-dua: tahap inti pembelajaran, yang mencakup mengamati, mengeksplorasi, mengasosiasi, mengkomunikasi, dan ke-tiga: tahap penutup, yang mencakup pengambilan kesimpulan, refleksi dan evaluasi, motivasi, serta penutup do’a juga salam.

Need Analysis on Writing Skill: What Do The Students Really Need for Writing Course?

This study aims to investigate the needs of students in writing skills. In particular, this research attempts to explore the present situation, the target, and the learning needs for the writing course. Need analysis is conducted for deciding the goals and the objectives of the upcoming curriculum and for ensuring that the curriculum content ties the students’ needs. A descriptive method was employed in this study. A questionnaire was used for collecting the data which then analyzed and described qualitatively. The respondents of this research were 176 students of English Education Department students who are mostly in the second semester. The results show that; firstly, in the present situation analysis, most of the students admitted that they were in the intermediate level of English; specifically, most of them have fair proficiency in writing. Next, in the target situation analysis, writing skill is the secondary need of the students in which grammar is the most priority needed by the students to be improved. Next, the students’ purposes in learning English are to be a teacher/lecturer, translator, and tourism guide. Most of the students are more enjoyable for learning in the classroom that should be consisted of not more than 30 students. Thirdly, in the learning needs analysis, the students were interested to learn writing using discussion. For doing the writing task, the students require to have individual work. The learning media that is the most needed is PowerPoint presentation. In addition, the most important learning source that the students need is a hand-out and the topics of the material are about issues in Indonesia. Finally, the results of this research are expected to contribute to the curriculum development at the English Education Department of UIN SAIZU.

Model Pembelajaran Flipped Classroom Dalam Pembelajaran Ketrampilan Membaca di MTs Al-Hikmah Brebes

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan Flipped Classroom dalam pembelajaran ketrampilan membaca, dan mengetahui keefektifitasannya dalam pembelajaran ketrampilan membaca. Penelitian ini menggunakan kualitatif deskriptif. Penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya penerapan model flipped classroom dalam pembelajaran ketrampilan membaca dengan acuan indicator yang harus dikuasai. Dengan model ini siswa mampu memahami teks bacaan dengan tepat, mampu menerjemahkan teks bacaan, dan mampu menceritakan ulang dengan bahasanya sendiri. Peneliti menyimpulkan bahwa penerapan model flipped classroom dapat meningkatkan pemahaman teks bacaan siswa.

The Implementation of Literary Works for Promoting Student Involvement in Learning English Grammar

Nowadays, every teaching and learning process is supposed to apply a student-centered concept in which the pupils are the center of the process, and they are encouraged to participate actively in the process. Therefore, all education levels have implemented this concept, including the university level. Unfortunately, many pupils are still passive during the teaching process. This phenomenon also appears in the English Language Teaching Department of Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Purwokerto. The low participation of the students happens in all classes, including grammar class. Based on the pre-observation process in a grammar class, the average score of student participation was only 58.82%. From seven categories of student participation, two indicators were still 0% called asking a question and giving constructive or positive comments to the teacher or other students. There was also one category that only achieved 41.18%. Besides, the atmosphere was not conducive since some students talked to their classmates and looked quite bored. Based on this condition, the researchers decided to do action research. After doing a literature study, we agreed to use literary works to overcome the problem. The research was done in one cycle that consisted of three meetings. The instruments used for collecting the data were an observation sheet of student participation and a teacher observation sheet. The data gathered were analyzed using simple statistics like percentage and average score, then the analysis presented through diagram and words. The literary works used in this study were a short story, a film script, and a novel. This action research is successful if the percentage of student involvement can achieve 65%. The result reveals that student participation was getting better after the implementation of literary works in the teaching and learning process. In the first action, the average percentage was 69.29 %, then it became 75.89% in the second meeting. In the third act, the student involvement achieved 78.15%. The most impressive finding appeared in the third meeting. Three students asked questions. Asking questions as one of the indicators of participation did not appear in the first and the second meeting. The atmosphere was getting conducive since the implementation of the literary works in the grammar class. In short, this action research is successful in boosting student involvement in grammar class.

Pengorganisasian Kegiatan Ekstrakurikuler Bahasa Arab di Madrasah Nurul Ulum Malang

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk: 1) Pengorganisasian kegiatan ekstrakurikuler bahasa Arab di madrasah Nurul Ulum Malang, dan 2) Kendala yang dihadapi dan manfaat yang dirasakan dalam pengorganisasian kegiatan ekstrakurikuler bahasa Arab di madrasah Nurul Ulum Malang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelilitian kualitatif yang bersifat deskriptif. Data yang diperoleh adalah struktur organisasi beserta pembagian tugas masing-masing anggota organisasi, perangkat organisasi, program atau bidang kegiatan ekstrakurikuler, dan prestasi-prestasi yang diraih para siswa. Sumber data adalah manajer kegiatan ekstrakurikuler dan beberapa anggota organisasi kegiatan ekstrakurikuler. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik wawancara, observasi, dan analisis dokumen. Setelah data terkumpul, dilakukan analisis data dengan tahapan: 1) reduksi data, 2) penyajian data, dan 3) penarikan kesimpulan. Pengorganisasian kegiatan ekstrakurikuler belum bisa dikatakan baik karena belum ada pola organisasi yang bersifat permanen dan belum mempunyai struktur organisasi dan penugasan untuk masing-masing anggota organisasi yang pakem. Terlepas dari kekurangan yang dimiliki, banyak manfaat yang dapat dirasakan oleh guru dan siswa dari pengorganisasian kegiatan ekstrakurikuler Bahasa Arab di madrasah Nurul Ulum Malang. Diantaranya adalah meningkatnya minta siswa terhadap kegiatan ekstrakurikuler bahasa Arab, meningkatnya prestasi siswa madrasah Nurul Ulum di bidang bahasa Arab, serta memunculkan bakat-bakat baru di bidang bahasa Arab.

Millennials, Technology, and English Language Teaching

At present, the development of technology has increasingly advanced. This situation requires millennial to apply technology in every area of ​​life. It makes millennial generation very dependent on technology. Technology plays an important role in education context especially in English language teaching. The presence of technology makes teachers and students easier to get learning material and develop learning instructions. They can use any media technology to support the success of teaching and learning activities. There are various media applications that can be used to help the English teaching process both in the classroom and outside the classroom. In the use of electronic media applications in the learning process called e-learning. Teachers must be able to choose activities that are creative and innovative. It can make teaching activity more interesting and not get bored. This article discusses about the relationship among millennial, technology, and English language teaching to create great teachers in the future.

Theory of Learning Humanism and Its Implications in Arabic Language Learning

Learning is a process/effort/activity carried out by the individual to obtain a change in personality or behavior. The current learning process seems like a teacher filling an empty glass, or like a mother feeding her child food. The theory of learning humanism arises with the aim that learners can become responsible individuals, attentive to their environment, and have emotional and spiritual maturity. This article is a literature study and uses qualitative descriptive methods and tries to examine the theory of humanism learning and its implications in Arabic language learning. The results showed that humanism learning theory can be applied by formulating clear learning objectives, working on the active participation of learners, encouraging learners to think critically and dare to express opinions, and how a teacher in the learning process tries to understand the learner's way of thinking and give them an opportunity. And with the implementation of the theory of humanism learning, students are expected to be individuals who have good academic ability and morals so that in the future will reduce the problems and social deviations that exist; able to develop their abilities both in terms of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor as well as being responsible individuals and having emotional maturity and being able to actualize themselves; students become more motivated to acquire new skills, skills and wider knowledge in Arabic language learning.

Pengembangan Kamus Bergambar Bahasa Arab untuk Siswa Kelas I, II, III Madrasah Ibtidaiyah

Dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Arab, kamus merupakan hal yang penting untuk membantu siswa memahami makna kosakata. Pemahaman kosakata tidak hanya tergantung pada terjemahan secara langsung akan tetapi membutuhkan pengilustrasian gambar agar pemahaman siswa semakin mudah, khususnya siswa yang baru mengenal Bahasa Arab. Media bantu berupa kamus diharap dapat membantu siswa mampu belajar secara mandiri. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk: (1) Mengembangkan kamus bergambar Bahasa Arab untuk Siswa kelas I, II, III Madrasah Ibtidaiyah dan, (2) Mendeskripsikan kelayakan produk pengembangan kamus bergambar Bahasa Arab Untuk siswa kelas I, II, III Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Sunan Kalijogo. Metode pengembangan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah mengacu pada model model R&D menurut Borg and Gall. Subjek uji coba produk dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas I, II, III Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Sunan Kalijogo Malang. Jenis data dalam penelitian ini adalah data kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Sumber data yang diperoleh peneliti adalah (1) ahli media, (2) ahli materi, (3) guru pengajar Bahasa Arabdan (4) siswa kelas I, II, III Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Sunan Kalijogo Malang. Hasil penelitian ini adalah: (1) kamus Bergambar Bahasa Arab yang berjudul “Kamus Bergambar Bahasa Arab untuk Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Kelas I, II, III” terdiri dari 23 bab yang telah di kelompokkan menurut tema dan juga kelas, serta kamus ini dilengkapi dengan kata mutiara yang memotivasi siswa dalam belajar dan (2) kelayakan kamus bergambar Bahasa Arab untuk Kelas I, II, III Madrasah Ibtidaiyah ini dinyatakan valid atau layak dengan rata – rata persentase sebesar 86,35% dari ahli media, ahli materi, guru, dan siswa. Dari hasil penelitian ini, dapat dikemukakan beberapa saran, yaitu: (1) siswa, diharapkan dapat menjadikan Kamus Bergambar Bahasa Arab ini sebagai alat bantu dalam memudahkan memahami kosakata – kosakata Bahasa Arab. (2) guru Bahasa Arab agar memanfaatkan kamus bergambar Bahasa Arab ini sebagai media untuk meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa, dan media bantu ajar di dalam kelas, (3) peneliti dan pengembang media lainnya, hendaknya media ini bisa diteliti kekurangannya, diperbaiki, ditambah, dan dikembangkan yang lebih baik lagi, dan (4) mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Arab, hasil penelitian ini dapat dijadikan bahan kajian untuk penelitian selanjutnya serta dapat dikembangkan dengan lebih baik lagi.