Lingua Scientia

DEVELOPING SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL FOR VII GRADE OF AVERAGE LEARNERS IN HONOURS CLASS AT SMP NEGERI 2 UBUD

2024-09-05T08:10:25+00:00

The objective of this study was to create additional educational resources in English, specifically tailored for students in the 7th grade who have a slower learning pace at the junior high school level. This investigation was conducted at SMP N 2 Ubud. The software incorporates learning activities that are based on problem-based learning (PBL), project-based learning (PjBL), and discovery-based learning (DBL) methodologies. The product was developed using the D&D approach recommended by Richey and Klein (2007). The ADDE procedures encompass the stages of analysis, design, development, and evaluation. The participants in this study consisted of an English teacher and 70 seventh-grade students from SMP N 2 Ubud. The data obtained from the analysis technique is gathered through the means of observation, interviews, questionnaires, and document analysis. The outcome of the analysis technique was followed by the creation of the blueprint for additional material. The plan was utilized in the product development process. The supplemental material was incorporated into the 7th grade course of the Merdeka Curriculum. The evaluation found that the additional material is suitable for the teacher to utilize as educational media for students with slow learning abilities.

DEVELOPING PROJECT BASED LEARNING ACTIVITIES IN ENGLISH CLASSES FOR IMPLEMENTING MERDEKA CURRICULUM IN SMPN 2 SINGARAJA

2024-09-10T02:13:37+00:00

This study aims to develop project-based learning activities in English classes for implementing the Merdeka curriculum in the 7th grade second semester. This study has an objective purpose. First to describe the specification of PJBL activities needed, second to describe the kinds of PJBL activities that result from its specification, and last, to analyze the quality of the development result. At the end, this study resulted in the book module with PJBL design. ADDIE from Kurt (2018) was used as a model in developing the book. The book was designed based on needs analysis obtained from teacher-student questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis. The results of the needs analysis provided PJBL activity specifications that emphasize the relevance of PJBL activities to the syllabus, as well as student characteristics, Pancasila Student Profile emphasis, and 6C (communication skills, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, computational thinking, and compassion skills). The eight steps of implementing PjBL by Hamidah (2020) were used to develop this book. Therefore, two kinds of books' modules are developed by the researcher: a teacher’s book and a student's book. And the last is product quality test results; it showed that the PJBL Activity Book has amazing quality materials in the aspects of content, language, and media. With the Greogory’s Result 1.00 it means very good quality. Therefore, this study provided references regarding PJBL activities in book form for teachers to use in English learning and also for the students to learn English material.

AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT IN EFL CLASSROOMS: SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS’ PROBLEMS

2024-09-05T08:12:50+00:00

This study aimed to research the current problems faced by English teachers in senior high schools in Indonesia in applying authentic assessment for reading skills. In the 21^st century, learning language focuses on creating students’ skills and critical literacy, communication, collaboration, and creativity to survive in this world. To achieve those aspects, Emancipated Curriculum (Kurikulum Merdeka) provides an authentic assessment that reflects learners’ real competencies, such as attitudes, knowledge, and skills. Emancipated Curriculum class emphasizes that teachers use authentic assessment to assess the process and results of teaching and learning activities. Furthermore, this study is a qualitative method with a case study approach. This study concerned three (3) English teachers who have used authentic assessment in the classroom. In collecting data, the researcher used documentation, observation, and interviews. In this study, the observation data is in the form of the implementation Emancipated Curriculum in the teaching and learning process by English teachers in class. The researcher made observations regarding the implementation of the Emancipated Curriculum such as the way teachers teach, student activities, and methods used by teachers in the teaching and learning process. Interviews were also used as data for this study. The researcher wrote down the results of the interview in English in the form of words from the explanation results. From the results of data analysis can be concluded that all English teachers in those schools already implemented authentic assessments. They faced several problems in implementing authentic assessment for reading skills, such as students’ lack of vocabulary, teachers’ lack of knowledge about authentic assessment, and limited time allocation. This study is hoped to give beneficial information related to the implementation of authentic assessment for reading skills.

DEVELOPING INFOGRAPHICS OF CAKEAPP BASED TEACHING SPEAKING IDEAS FOR TOURISM VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER IN 11th GRADE AT SMK NEGERI 2 SINGARAJA

2024-10-07T03:08:24+00:00

This research aims to develop infographics based teaching speaking ideas for Tourism Vocational High School English teacher in 11th grade, odd semester at SMK Negeri 2 Singaraja. The Design and Development research by Richey and Klein (2014) was involved in this research as the foundation with DDE as research steps. DDE stands for the design, development, and evaluation stage in order to develop and determine the quality of infographics based teaching speaking ideas. The data collection procedure in this research used several instruments, namely, observation sheet, interview guides, document analysis (syllabus analysis, and blueprint of infographic). Meanwhile, the other instruments were used to evaluate the infographics in the form of content and product judgment validation, infographic refinement sheet. The data was analyzed through descriptive qualitative method. This research involved the syllabus analysis and needs analysis that will be considered in designing and developing an innovative IDT (Instructional Design and Technology) product for ESP (English for Specific Purposes) teachers, especially in teaching speaking skills in Tourism Vocational High School at SMK Negeri 2 Singaraja. In order to measure the product quality, the researcher used content and product expert judgment adapted from Findawati and Suprianto (2014). The quality of the infographics was assessed through content validity testing using Gregory Formula (Gregory, 2007) and Likert scale. The research validity test results show that the infographics are suitable for the learning needs in the ESP context with relevant teaching speaking ideas and as good digital learning tools.

DEVELOPING INTERCULTURAL-BASED SPEAKING MATERIALS FOR THE 9TH GRADE STUDENTS OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS TO PRACTICE LINGUISTIC FEATURES AND PEACE EDUCATION IN KURIKULUM MERDEKA

2024-10-18T02:01:16+00:00

This research focuses on developing speaking materials based on intercultural themes for 9th-grade junior high school students, in accordance with the Merdeka Curriculum. The goal is to integrate intercultural competence and peace education while enhancing students' speaking skills. The study utilized the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) for the development of these materials, which involved surveys, document analysis, and expert evaluations. Findings indicated that students have a strong preference for speaking activities that are engaging, interactive, and culturally relevant. The materials were revised multiple times in response to expert feedback, ensuring alignment with the Merdeka Curriculum's objectives of promoting inclusivity, critical thinking, and effective communication skills. The final version comprises activities designed not only to enhance linguistic abilities but also to foster cultural awareness and peacebuilding.

LEVERAGING THE ACTIVITY OF READING USING LINE WEBTOON: ITS EFFECT ON EFL STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT

2024-09-05T08:15:34+00:00

In technology era, the use of digital-based media is certainly a facility that has good
prospects on the condition that it pays attention to techniques so that technology-based
learning facilities are feasible to be integrated into English language teaching including
in using digital comics as media in facilitating students in learning the language. The
interest and enthusiasm of students to learn through the use of digital comics such as
Webtoon make students feel confident in reading skills, this research was employed to
determine the effect of using media digital comic Webtoon in teaching reading
especially in sub skill vocabulary development. This research was a quasi-experimental
research using a posttest-only control group design. This research used a quantitative
approach. The research was conducted on SMP Negeri 4 Sawan, Grade IX students for
the 2023/2024 academic year. The experimental group was taught using Webtoon, and
the control group used conventional strategies. The sample was selected using an intact
group sampling technique. The total population of this study was 129 students, and the
sample was 64 students. Data was collected through a post-test through, a multiple
choice test given to students. Data were analyzed using the Mann Whitney U Test in
the SPSS 26.0 program. The Mann-Whitney U test for independent samples shows a
significant difference in students' vocabulary understanding between the experimental
and control classes {Sig. (U) is smaller than 0.05}. The learning outcomes of the
experimental class were higher than the control class (Mexp= 48.69; Mcon= 17.29).
Based on these results, there was a significant influence on student's vocabulary
development on teaching reading in grade IX students SMP Negeri 4 Sawan. Students'
responses to the application of reading Webtoon in vocabulary development are
positive. This can be seen from an increase in metacognition through increasing
students' vocabulary development and in the affective aspect, namely increasing
motivation, self-confidence, interest in learning, and students' sense of enjoyment. This
research implied that a webtoon media was recommended for implementation by
teachers in the classroom.

Key Words: Teaching Reading, Vocabulary Development, Webtoon

THE ANALYSIS OF INTERCULTURAL AND PEACE EDUCATION ENGLISH MATERIALS, FOCUSING ON SPEAKING SKILLS IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2024-10-18T02:03:24+00:00

This research aimed to analyze English teaching materials that integrated cross-cultural and peace education, with a focus on speaking skills at the junior high school level. The method used was basic qualitative with document studies to obtain the data. The objects in this research were two books each from three different curricula, namely the 2006 KTSP curriculum, the 2013 curriculum, and the Merdeka curriculum. Two books per curriculum were sufficient to reflect important elements of the research topic, allowing for in-depth analysis without requiring excessive resources and time. The research instruments consisted of an observation sheet, comprehensive notes, and the researcher as the instrument. Data was collected by carrying out thematic analysis, with Inductive Thematic Analysis used to analyze the possibility of themes emerging from the data itself, not determined by pre-existing theories or expectations. The results showed that the 2006 KTSP curriculum provided a strong foundation but required additional interactive elements to deepen cultural understanding and improve speaking skills. The 2013 curriculum offered a more engaging approach but faced challenges in terms of consistency and support. The Independent Curriculum excelled at integrating cultural context and practical application but required effective monitoring and assessment to fully realize its potential. It was concluded that each curriculum had its own advantages and limitations.

EXPLORING 8TH GRADE STUDENTS’ EXPECTATIONS ON INTERCULTURAL-BASED SPEAKING MATERIALS TO PRACTICE LINGUISTIC FEATURES AND PEACE EDUCATION IN THE MERDEKA CURRICULUM

2024-10-19T05:43:36+00:00

This study explored 8th-grade students' expectations regarding English speaking materials integrated with intercultural content and peace education within the Merdeka Curriculum. The research aimed to examine how these materials support both linguistic development and the promotion of tolerance, empathy, and cultural understanding. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving 60 eighth-grade students from Jembrana, a culturally diverse area. Results indicated that students valued vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation exercises but identified a significant gap in materials that address peace education, conflict resolution, and respect for differing perspectives. Additionally, students expressed a desire for innovative, engaging speaking activities and contextually relevant materials that reflect both local and global cultures. These findings suggest that current textbooks fall short of students’ expectations for building intercultural competence and peaceful communication skills. The study’s insights offer essential considerations for enhancing English speaking materials to better meet students’ linguistic and cultural needs, preparing them for meaningful intercultural interactions in diverse environments.