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The Role of Social Distance between Teachers and Students in English Proficiency at MTsN Model Sumber Bungur Pakong Mohammad Amiruddin
SELL Journal : Scope of English Language Teaching, Linguistics, and Literature Vol 3 No 2 (2018): SELL Journal
Publisher : Penerbit STKIP PGRI Bangkalan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31597/sl.v3i2.549

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A teacher undergoes fundamental changes in English language teaching. He/she creates conditions and develops activities in order that students are able to practice the language in a meaningful context. The teacher is also instrumental in creating a positive and helpful learning environment within the class. Students who feel safe and secure are much more willing to practice the target language. Meaningful classroom atmosphere promotes risk-taking and allows the students to experiment. This study aims to investigate the role of social distance between teachers and students in English language proficiency at MTsN Model Sumber Bungur Pakong. The research population comprised all the students at MTsN Model Sumber Bungur Pakong. A sample was established using the proportional stratified random sampling technique. This study is an ex post facto research, using quantitative approach. The data were analyzed by simple regression technique. The result of the study shows that the role of social distance in English proficiency level of students at MTsN Sumber Bungur Pakong is not high, 0.186 (18.6%). Social distance between teachers and students builds the students at MTsN Model Sumber Bungur Pakong inEnglish proficiency level. Students at MTsN Model Sumber Bungur Pakong have greater interaction to their teachers get more English proficiency than those who do not interaction to their teachers.
AN ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH SPEECH STYLE AS REFLECTED BY THE MAIN CHARACTER OF A TALE OF TWO CITIES Mohammad Amiruddin; Matlub Matlub
INTERAKSI : Jurnal Kependidikan Vol 8, No 2 (2013): JURNAL KEPENDIDIKAN INTERAKSI
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Madura

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This research aims at finding out the kinds of English speech style as reflected by Sydney Carton, the main character, of A Tale of Two Cities, the functions of the speech styles, and the influences of social environment on English speech style as reflected by Sydney Carton in A Tale of Two Cities. The research is descriptive-qualitative. The data were in the form of utterances: words, phrases, clauses, and sentences uttered by Sydney Carton in A Tale of Two Cities. The main instrument of the research was the researcher himself. The researcher also triangulated the data to achieve trustworthiness by doing consultations and checking to friends. The result of the analysis shows that there are four kinds of English speech style reflected by the main character of A Tale of Two Cities. They are formal, consultative, casual, and intimate styles. The highest percentage of the kinds of English speech style in A Tale of Two Cities belongs to intimate style (44 %), when Sydney Carton talks to a woman he loves, Miss Manette. The lowest percentage of English speech style belongs to consultative style (8 %), when Sydney Carton is in a small discussion about the secret interview and the ways to save Charles Darnay. In the novel, there are two functions of English speech style: giving information about social status and mood. The function of English speech style reflected by Sydney Carton with the highest percentage is giving information about mood (92 %), especially when Sydney Carton wants to show Miss Manette that he needs her in his life (16 %). The lowest percentage is giving information about social status (8 %), when Sydney Carton asks the officer to help Miss Manette and when he wants to show Mr.Lorry that Sydney Carton know Miss Manette well. Giving information about mood is much more often used than social status because the situation in that time are unrest and full of violence. Besides, the story is about a romantic relationship between Carton and the woman he loves. There are three influences of social environment on English speech style. They are the choice of words, grammatical construction, and voice quality. The influence of social environment on speech style reflected by Sydney Carton with the highest percentage is choice of words (46 %), especially when there is no delicacy of the fellow in conversation with Miss Manette (36 %). The next percentage belongs to voice quality (32 %), shown through his conversation with Mrs Manette. The lowest percentage belongs to grammatical construction (4 %), when no one gives acknowledgment to Sydney Carton.
THE OBSTACLES IN ONLINE LEARNING OF ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDENTS ACADEMIC YEAR 2017 DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Emilia Widiyanti; Mohammad Amiruddin
The Ellite of Unira Vol 5, No 2 (2022): THE ELLITE OF UNIRA
Publisher : Universitas Madura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53712/ellite.v5i2.1854

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Covid-19 makes learning activities must be carried out online in order to break the chain of the spread of covid-19. This study aims to find out what obstacles and effects students face during their online learning using qualitative research methods. The subjects of this study were students of the 7th semester of English education study program totalling 6 people using questionnaires and interview data collection techniques. To collect research results on the questionnaire using tables and for interviews using analytical techniques. The results of the research on the questionnaire were 40% of students answered that they had problems with the network and 60% experienced problems with the lecturer's explanation. on the effect of online learning students answered that they experienced the effect that they were more lazy since joining online learning, the next effect their scores increased during online learning. This shows that during online learning they have obstacles and effects that they face during online learning and it is recommended for lecturers to pay more attention to students who have difficulty in capturing material during online learning so that they are more enthusiastic about participating in online learning.
Psychological distance in language learning: a case study in higher education Wildona Zumam; Mohammad Amiruddin
English Education:Journal of English Teaching and Research Vol 8 No 2 (2023): English Education
Publisher : Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29407/jetar.v8i2.14338

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The purpose of this study is to describe the psychological distance between students and teachers in higher education. This is a qualitative case study. This study includes students from Madura University's English Department. The purposive sampling approach is used to choose a sample. To collect data, major sources of information include observation and interviews, with documents acting as secondary sources. The study's findings show that the psychological distance between Students and lecturers improve students' learning processes and provide input for learning. These tactics are used by teachers to maintain a psychological distance from their students. According to 13 (36.1%) of the students, encouraging youngsters to voice their thoughts, statements, and points of view is one approach for keeping their distance. Motivating students increases the psychological barrier between teachers and students. 14 (41.7%) of students agree, whereas 8 (22.2%) believe professors also say hallo or greet students. It suggests that instructors and members of academic society give students with an appropriate linguistic environment in order to provide optimum classroom settings for students to obtain relevant information as well as social interaction in order to improve students' comprehension of their society. Members of academic societies are urged to be responsive in order to provide useful feedback to students and to interact in a natural way on a regular basis.