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FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN SPEAKING PERFORMANCE OF THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 1 TIWORO KEPULAUAN Afebri, Hendriati; Aderlaepe, Aderlaepe; Muhsin, Muhammad Khusnun
Journal of Teaching of English Vol 4, No 3 (2019): Journal of Teaching of English
Publisher : Universitas Halu Oleo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36709/jte.v4i3.13960

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Students’ speaking performance could be affected by factors that come from performance conditions (time pressure, planning, standard of performance and amount of support), affective factors (such as motivation, confidence and anxiety), listening ability, topical knowledge and feedback during speaking activities. The purpose of this study was to analyze, describe and determine factors affecting students’ difficulties in speaking  performance  of  the  tenth-grade  students  of SMA Negeri 1 Tiworo Kepulauan. This study employed quantitative design in the form of survey. The samples were 30 students of X MIA 2 which were taken by using random sampling. The data were collected by using close ended questionnaire and were analyzed by using SPSS version 16. The results of this research showed that of the three factors affecting students’ difficulties in speaking, the highest percentage was linguistic factors including grammar,  vocabulary  and  pronunciation.  It  was concluded that the students got difficulties in performing speaking task. Keywords: Students, Difficulties, Speaking Performance
The Effect of Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) Method Through WhatsApp Application on Students’ Reading Comprehension Afebri, Hendriati; Hanna, Hanna; Nggawu, La Ode
Journal of Language Education and Educational Technology (JLEET) Vol 6, No 2 (2021): Journal of Language Education and Educational Technology
Publisher : Halu Oleo University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33772/jleet.v6i2.19919

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The objectives of the research were to investigate the effect of Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) technique through WhatsApp application on students’ reading comprehension and to investigate the usefulness of WhatsApp as a learning media. This study employed a quasiexperimental research design. A total of 27 participants from Senior High School 1 Tiworo Kepulauan, Muna Barat regency participated in this study. CIRC technique through WhatsApp was applied in teaching reading comprehension in the experimental group, while the control group attended conventional teaching without CIRC. Both groups learned the same materials. Pre-test was administered before treatment to examine students’ previous reading comprehension and posttest was administered immediately after the treatment. Findings of the research revealed that there was a significant effect of CIRC through WhatsApp Application on students’ reading comprehension. The gain scores of students attending CIRC were significantly higher than those of students attending conventional instruction, p = 0.002< 0.05. Results of the questionnaire suggested that WhatsApp was a useful learning media as far as the students are concerned.