Foremost Journal (Foreign Language Models, Studies, and Research Publication)

Junior High School Teachers' Perception of the Use of Digital Mind Maps

Imas Wahyu Agustina, Nada Amalia Zulfi — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0700

In support of developing 21^st-century skills, this research aims to investigate Junior High School teachers' perceptions of the use of digital mind maps in learning English subjects. A questionnaire adapted from the Sabbah (2015) and Faste & Lin (2012) models was used to find out the teachers' perception of (a) the use of digital mind map software, and (b) the use of digital mind maps in English learning. Interviews were also done afterward to confirm the questionnaire results. It was found that most respondents believed that digital mind maps were more practical to do, enable work to finish faster and give room for creativity. Mind maps can be used for any topics, genres, skills, and language focus, though mind maps for listening need more exploration. It is suggested that further research involving more respondents in more specific limitations is conducted.

The Effect of Reciprocal Teaching Technique and Metacognitive Strategy on Improving Students' Reading Comprehension

Andin Ismayani, Linda Christine — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0700

ABSTRACT

The goal of this study was to determine how Reciprocal Teaching Technique and Metacognitive Strategy affected students in the tenth grade at SMK Lab Business School in Tangerang. With the help of quasi-experimental research and qualitative data, this study was quantitative. Students in the tenth grade make up the research's total population, which is 276. The writer recruited 112 students for three classesâ€”two experimental and one controlâ€”using purposive selection to choose the sample. The control class was taught using Conventional Instruction, as opposed to the experimental class which was taught using Reciprocal Teaching Technique and Metacognitive Strategy. The author utilized a written test to determine whether the data were normal and used the chi square formula and the fisher formula to determine whether the data were homogeneous. The findings of this study revealed that students' reading comprehension scores weren't very good after being taught the technique, as evidenced by the post-test mean values for students who were taught using the reciprocal method being lower than those who were taught using the metacognitive strategy.

English Writing Performance of Students in Kurir Langit Barru Modern Mosque

Ervina Syarifuddin, Syarifuddin Dollah, Nur Aeni — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0700

This study aimed to determine studentsâ€™ English writing performance in Kurir Langit Barru Modern Mosque. This study used a descriptive quantitative research design with a survey method. The purposive sampling technique was used to answer the research question with a total sample was 32 students. The data of the study was obtained using a writing test. The data analysis showed that the total mean score of studentsâ€™ performances in writing the descriptive text was 69.68 and was categorized as good. This means that students in Kurir Langit Barru had good English writing performance, they do not have any difficulties in writing a descriptive text, although in some aspects their performance was fair.

The Effect of Peer Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS) Toward Students' Reading Comprehension

Devi Nurul Khotimah, Agus Mulyana, Hery Nuraini — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0700

The study's purpose was to clarify how the peer-assisted learning method (PALS) affected students' reading comprehension in order to increase their engagement in text discussion and increase their motivation to read. The result showe that s Students' knowledge of daily life and the environment was increased. The 253 students in the entire 10th grade courses at SMAN 14 Kota Tangerang made up the study's sample population. Then, using random sampling, 72 students were chosen as the research's sample. Peer Assisted Learning Strategy (PALS) as a variable X and short answer test students' reading comprehension as a variable Y were used to collect the data. Pre- and post-test data were collected. While the control class scored 28.64 with a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 47, the experimental class's PALS score was 38.44, with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 57. The results of the Mann-Whitney U Test's calculation of the null hypothesis can be seen; the value in the control class was lower than the t-table with a value of 0.0650.05, while the value in the experiment class was higher with a value of 0.109>0.05. Given that Ha was approved and Ho was refused, it can be said that the Peer Assisted Learning Strategy (PALS) has a considerable impact on students' reading comprehension in the 10th grade of SMAN 14 Kota Tangerang.

Students' Attitude Toward the Use of Google Classroom in Writing Activity

Rafiah Tuzsaliha, Ahmad Talib, Geminastiti Sakkir — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this research was to know the students' attitudes toward the use of google classroom in a writing activity. This research used mixed-method research. The researcher chose class XI MIPA 4 of senior high school 1 Samaturu, Kolaka. The instruments of this research were questionnaires and interviews. The result of this research revealed that the students' attitudes were generally positive toward the use of google classroom in a writing activity. It is supported by the data obtained based on the three aspects of attitude. Cognitive (60%), affective (77,3%), and behavioral (77,3%) aspects of attitude were positive. The researcher also found there are two factors that hinder the students in writing descriptive texts assigned through google classroom, they are: poor internet connection and being lazy. While the supporting factors are four, they are: the display and the feature of google classroom, good internet connection, google classroom is flexible, and a study partner. In addition, there are three strategies used by the students in writing descriptive text, they are planning, drafting, and editing. Further, in writing descriptive text assignments, there are two challenges founded by the students assigned through google classroom, they are deadline and vocabulary.

The Effect of Structured Dyadic on the Students' Reading Comprehension

Paramita Wardani, Hiqma Nur Agustina, Imam Sudarmaji — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the structured dyadic technique has a substantial impact on the students' reading comprehension in the tenth grade at SMAN 14 Kab. Tangerang This study employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental methodology. This indicates that the author employed two classes, one of which served as the experimental class and the other as the control class. All tenth grade students as well as 72 additional pupils make up the population of this study because purposive sampling was employed to select the sample. The t-test formula was used to test the hypothesis data. As a consequence of the hypothesis test, it was determined that the Sig. is 1.667>0.05, which indicates that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. Based on the findings, it can be said that the Structured Dyadic Method (SDM) has a significant impact on the students' reading comprehension in the tenth grade of SMAN 14 Kab. Tangerang.

Word Formation that Occurred in Indonesian Language during Covid-19 Pandemic

Bambang Irawan — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0700

ABSTRACT

Nowadays, almost all countries in the world, including Indonesia, are still facing and struggling with COVID-19 pandemic. In Indonesia, the first case was confirmed by the president on March 2^nd, 2020. Since then, Indonesia has been fighting against COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic is affecting all aspects of human life including language. There is an interesting phenomenon dealing with the emergence of new words during COVID-19 pandemic. As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, the number of â€˜newâ€™ or â€˜re-emergeâ€™ terms will also be increasing. Most of the termsâ€™ meanings are discoverable through news articles published massively on the internet. The terms that are occurring are not only caused by the new virus that needs certain terms for the medical or scientific matters, but it is also because of the â€˜new normalâ€™ that people are being forced into. This research entitled â€œWord Formation that Occur in Indonesian Language during COVID-19 Pandemicâ€ is aimed to find out what types of word formation that occur in Indonesian language during COVID-19 pandemic. This research employed a descriptive analysis method which belongs to qualitative research. This method was chosen because the researchers described the linguistic phenomenon dealing with word formation. The object of this research was the official website https://covid19.go.id/ which is Indonesian official website that provides any information about COVID-19. The data were collected by reading several sections in https://covid19.go.id/. Therefore, the technique used to collect the data were reading and note taking techniques. The researchers used several steps in collecting the data: (1) reading several sections in https://covid19.go.id/ ; (2) identifying words containing word formation process; and (3) collecting the words in the table. After collecting the data, the researchers went to the next step which was analyzing the data. There were several steps that the researchers took in analyzing the data: (1) data collection; (2) data display; (3) drawing and verifying conclusion. The results of this research showed that there are three types of word formations that occurred which are initialism, blending, and borrowing.

Keywords: COVID-19, Morphology, Word Formation

The Causes of Code Switching and Code Mixing by Low Level of EFL Learners

Halwiyah Halwiyah, Fadilla Oktaviana, Hendra Hendra — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0700

The objective of this study is to analysis the proses occurred the code switching and code mixing, to find out the types and the cause seventh grades at SMPN 1 KIBIN. This study was categorized into qualitative research design embracing particularly the content analysis. The data in this thesis were collected through observation, transcript conversation and documentation. In analysing the data the writer used triangulation data that consist of data reduction, data display and conclusion drawing/verification. The conclusion for this thesis is that in the conversation in seventh grades at SMPN 1 KIBIN occurred code switching and code mixing with the result of this thesis showed that each have three types of code switching and code mixing used in seventh grade at SMPN 1 KIBIN. (1) The calculation of the percentage code switching, the highest percentage results above are intra sentential switching (52%) because in this type of students are able to say words in English. The ssecond percentage is inter sentential switching (36%) not much different from the previous type, but in this type there are no explanatory sentences after or before. And the last smallest percentage is tag switching (12%) only one student does this type. (2) The calculation of the code mixing percentage, the highest percentage results above are alternation approaches (50.98%), students are able to speak explanatory sentences. The second in this percentage are insertions (word phrases) ( 33.33%) because in this type of students are able to say words in English. And the last, the smallest percentage is congruent lexicalization (dialect) (15.68%) only two students who do this type.

Digital Flashcards as Media to Engage Studentsâ€™ Vocabularies: A CAR Conducted to Young Learners at Windeerlust Course

Yefona Parahiba; Neni Nurkhamidah — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0700

One of the issues in teaching English to young learners is studentsâ€™ low mastery of vocabulary due to unattractive learning activities. The lack of vocabulary mastery causes studentsâ€™ low achievement. This case also happens in Windeerlust Course. Therefore, the researcher conducted this study. The purpose of this study was to find out how digital flashcards were integrated into the learning process. The study was carried out in a class that consist of seven students at Windeerlust Course. The methodology implemented in this study was Classroom Action Research (CAR), which entails four steps: planning, data collection, observation, and reflection. The researcher used field notes, questionnaires, an interviewing guide, an observation checklist, documentation, and tests to gather data. Both qualitative and quantitative analyses were used for the research data analysis. Qualitative analysis was implemented to find the student learning behavior that was represented in their learning using flashcards. Quantitative analysis was implemented to measure students' vocabulary scores both before and after the research. The findings of this study demonstrate that utilizing digital flashcards to teach vocabulary increases students' attention and enthusiasm. Additionally, it has been discovered that using digital flash card might help children comprehend language better. After being taught vocabulary utilizing flashcards as a learning tool, students' vocabulary achievement has significantly improved.

Keywords: Digital Flashcard; Vocabulary; Classroom Action Research; Young Learner; Language Learning.

The Effect of Think-Pair-Share Technique to Improve Studentsâ€™ Reading Comprehension on Narrative Text Text

Intan Kurnianingsih, Isnaniah Isnaniah — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0700

This research is motivated by the lack of reading comprehension among students, which may be due to a lack of student motivation or the technique utilized in the learning process. Therefore, the researcher attempted to incorporate Think Pair Share into the learning process. This study tries to assess whether or not the Think-Pair-Share strategy has a substantial impact on students' reading comprehension. This study was conducted at SMA Syekh Yusuf Tangerang using samples from grade 2. This research is pre-experimental in nature. This study sampled two classes: XI IPS1 as the experimental class and XI IPS2 as the control class. Both groups were given a pre-test at the start of the study, various procedures in the middle, and a post-test at the conclusion. The acquired data were analyzed using version 24 of IBM SPSS statistics. Using the T-test, researchers assessed the test findings. The findings of the data analysis indicate that t count is more than t table (3,775>1,679), so Ha is approved. This indicates that Think Pair Share has a good effect on pupils' reading comprehension.