English Education Journal

THE IMPACT OF FIX UP STRATEGY TO IMPROVE READING COMPREHENSION ON THE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SETTING IN INDONESIA

Asti Wahyuni B

The objective of this research was to find out the impact of fix up strategy to improve reading comprehension on the junior high school setting .This research used quantitative method with quasi-experimental design. The population of this research was all of the seventh-grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Batauga in academic year of 2023/2024. The population consists of 3 classes; VII A, VII B, and VII C. Based on the data obtained from the school, the total population was 89 students. In this study, the researcher used random sampling technique. The sample of this research was (VII A and VII C) two class, there were 30 students as sample. The instrument of this research used multiple choice. The data analyzed by using descriptive statistics analysis. Based on findings in this research, the used fix up strategy to students at SMP Negeri 1 Batauga was in category which was proven by the value of pretest in experimental class which mean score was 43.30 and control class mean score was 37.60. Meanwhile the post-test mean score of experimental class was 71.83 and control class was 57.93. It was obtained that t-count was 5.695 and the t-table 2.010 for alpa (α) 0.05. The t-count was higher than t-table. So that, fix up strategy method effective in improving reading comprehension on descriptive text at SMP Negeri 1 Batauga in academic year 2023/2024.

THE USE OF MISTAKE BUSTER TECHNIQUE ON STUDENTS’ INTEREST IN LEARNING ENGLISH STRUCTURE AT ENGLISH STUDENTS OF DAYANU IKHSANUDDIN UNIVERSITY

Baharudin Adu — 2024-07-02

Problem statement of this research was whether there was a significant effect of the use Mistake Buster Technique on students’ interest in learning English structure in second semester at English students of Dayanu Ikhsanuddin University. Objective of the research was to find out the effect of Mistake Buster Technique on students' interest in learning English structure in second semester at English students of Dayanu Ikhsanuddin University. The research used a quantitative approach with the pre-experimental method. The population was the second semester at English students of Dayanu Ikhsanuddin University consist of 30 students. The sample was 30 students and was taken used the total sampling technique. The research found the mean score of pre-questionnaire was 73.53 and mean score of post-questionnaire was 82.20. And also the result p-value (sig.(2-tailed)) was 0.001 < 0.05, and t-test was 10.44. It was concluded that there was a significant effect of the use Mistake Buster Technique on students’ interest in Learning English structure at English students of Dayanu Ikhsanuddin University.

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN READINGANXIETY AND READING COMPREHENSION AT SMA NEGERI 3 BAUBAU

Husni Husni — 2024-07-02

The formulation of the problem in this research is whether there is a significant relationship between students' reading anxiety and reading comprehension at SMAN 3 Baubau. The aim of the research is to find out whether there is a significant relationship between reading anxiety and reading comprehension at SMAN 3 Baubau.

This research is quantitative research. The population in this study was all class XI, totaling 95 students. The sample was taken using a side random technique, totaling 30 students, consisting of 3 classes, namely class XI Merdeka 1, XI Merdeka 2, XI Merdeka 3. Data collection in this research was carried out using research instruments in the form of questionnaires and tests, to determine the effect of reading anxiety on reading comprehension in the use of English. The data obtained was analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis, prerequisite analysis, and inferential statistical analysis.

Based on the research results, it was concluded that there was no significant relationship between reading anxiety and reading comprehension. This conclusion is based on statistical analysis. Because Fcount is 0.307 with a significance value of 0.584, Fcount is lower than Ftable and the significance value is greater than (0.05). This means that the hypothesis H0 is accepted and the alternative hypothesis is rejected.

FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS’ READING ANXIETY IN EFL TEACHING AND LEARNING

Juamdan Zamha Zamihu — 2024-07-02

The Problem statement of this research was what factors affecting the English reading anxiety for class XI.I students of SMA Negeri 4 Pasarwajo. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that influence the reading anxiety of class XI.I students of SMA Negeri 4 Pasarwajo. This research used the qualitative research design. The subject of this research was student class XI.I SMA Negeri 4 Pasarwajo year 2022/2023. The data was obtained by observation and interview then was analyzed by the researcher with three steps: data reduction, data display, and draw conclusion or verification. This research found that there were three factors that affected the reading anxiety students’ class XI.I SMA Negeri 4 Pasarwajo. Those were hard to Understand Text, fear of making mistakes, lack of confidence.

AN ANALYSIS OF TEACHER’S PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE IN TEACHING ENGLISH AT SMKN 1 BABAU

Wa Ode Hanafiah — 2024-07-02

Problem statement of this research was wheter the english teacher for class XI at SMKN 1 Baubau was professional according to the competence standar of the teaching professional. To find out the teacher’s professional in teaching english language learning. This research used a mix method, namely a combination of qualitative and quanitative methods. Instrumens used were interview and questionnaire. The data analysis tecnique used in this research, in analyzing the research of interview data using data reduction and analyzing the research questionnaire was carried out in several steps, namely using Microsoft Exel 2019, descriptive with SPSS version 26.0. analysis of research data interview showed that the XI class english teachers had implemented professional competence and research data form questionnaire, the english teachers for class XI was alredy professional met teachers qualifications teachers competence standars adapted from the Regulation of the Minister of National Education of the Republic of Indonesia No.16 of 2007.

ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH SPEAKING ABILITY OF TEN GRADE AT MAN 1 BAUBAU

Sanaria Maneba — 2024-07-02

The problem of statement in this research was what are the factors that influence English students speaking ability at the ten grade of Man 1 Baubau. Objective of this research was to find out factors that influence English students speaking ability at the ten grade of Man 1 Baubau. This researcher used qualitative descriptive method. Subject of this researcher was one English teacher and four students of class X 2. This researcher instrument was obsevation, interview and documentation. The results of this researcher indicated the factors that influence English students speaking ability at the ten grade of Man 1 Baubau were: 1) internal factors such as low vocabulary mastery, low grammar understanding, low self confidence, shame and nervousness; 2) external factors such as school environment.

INDONESIAN PRIVATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' PERCEPTION OF ENGLISH PODCAST INTEGRATION IN EFL SPEAKING LEARNING CLASSROOM

Saifullah Saifullah — 2024-05-30

The integration of digital resources in language learning has become increasingly significant, especially with the advent of various multimedia tools. Among these, English podcasts have emerged as a valuable resource for enhancing students’ communication skills, particularly in Indonesian EFL classroom. Despite the widespread use of digital tools in language learning, there is still limited research on the integration of English podcasts to improve English department students’ speaking skills at an Indonesian university context. This study aims to investigate the students’ perceptions as well as their awareness of the drawbacks of podcasts on their English speaking skills development. Using the semi-structured interview, data were collected from 36 students who were enrolled in English education undergraduate programs at the private university in southeast Sulawesi province, Indonesia. Findings of this research were classified into three categories that are integration of podcast in EFL speaking classroom, benefits of podcasts, and drawbacks of podcasts. Students expressed positive attitudes towards the integration of podcasts into their English speaking learning routine, highlighting the role of presentation, accessibility, content quality, flexibility, and engagement. However, challenges such as the need for guidance, support, and boredom in using these digital tools were also identified. These findings provide significant insights for educational policies and language teaching practices, emphasizing the potential integration of podcasts as a supplementary tool to improve learners English speaking skills in EFL contexts.