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THE INTERPLAY OF ANXIETY, LEARNING STRATEGIES AND STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION Multazam Abubakar
ETERNAL (English, Teaching, Learning and Research Journal) Vol 6 No 1 (2020)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (374.343 KB) | DOI: 10.24252/Eternal.V61.2020.A5

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Anxiety is one of factors under affective domain which influences the successfulness of language learning. The aims of this study were to identify the level of anxiety experienced by the students while studying and to investigate the extent to which the students’ anxiety contributes to their reading performance. The research was carried out in the second grade students of a junior high school. The design of this study was correlational research.  The data were collected using three instruments: Foreign Language Reading Anxiety Scale (FLRAS), Young Learners’ Language Strategy with Survey questionnaire and reading test. The data were analyzed with questionnaire frequency test and regression analysis. The result indicated that the students’ anxiety level was 65.633 which indicated that they experienced high level of anxiety. To test the effect of learning strategies to as intervening variable in the relationship between anxiety as independent variable and students’ reading comprehension as dependent variable, past analysis was used. Regression coefficient of direct effect, that is the correlation between anxiety and learning strategies, was 0.190; while indirect effect, that is the correlation between anxiety on reading comprehension through learning strategies, was -0.069. The result implied that that learning strategies do not mediate the correlation between anxiety and reading comprehension. Therefore, the anxiety does not affect learning strategies to improve students’ reading comprehension. The findings of this study might be used as input to teachers and students in an effort to create effective classroom environment.
THE STUDENTS’ EYESIGHT ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF REMOTE LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Annisa Shofa Tsuraya; Multazam Abubakar; Muthi'ah Muthi'ah
Journal of Islam and Science Vol 8 No 2 (2021): July-December
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/jis.v8i2.21761

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The world is paralyzed. In the beginning of 2020, the earth is attacked by COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic has a massive impact towards all sectors in human daily life. All communication way shift to online communication include teaching and learning process. This research was aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of remote learning in the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic. This research applied qualitative method. The subject of this research are the English department students of a state university in Makassar, Indonesia. Open-response questionnaire was chosen as the instrument to gain the data. Thus, the pandemic of COVID-19, the researcher spread the questionnaire through Google Form. From the questionnaire, the result showed that the majority of students did not like remote learning. They did not enjoy the teaching and learning program such as discussion class or when they wanted to communicate with their friends and lecturers. There felt some obstacles in creating a real teaching and learning English condition through remote learning due to the unsupported device and unstable internet networks. It can be concluded that Indonesia has not ready yet to apply the remote learning as the standard learning system due to the uneven welfare and the spread of stable internet networks. This condition also possible drives students to some psychological disorders such as anxiety and under pressure. The lesson learned from this COVID-19 pandemic will make the next generation, remote learning platforms, and solutions for future cases more ready and better than today.
Investigating Students’ Eyesights in the Utilization of Platforms in Learning ESP During the Covid-19 Pandemic Multazam Abubakar; Annisa Shofa Tsuraya
SELTICS Vol 4 No 1 (2021) Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics Jo
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP Universitas Muslim Maros

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The Covid-19 pandemic suddenly attacked the world and led every sector of life affected, including the education process, which is forced to shift into online mode. All educators are forced to adapt and find a learning platform to utilize in this emergency remote learning. This research uncovers the students' preference of digital platforms in learning ESP during the Covid-19 pandemic, the factors accepting their preference, and their perception of those learning platforms. The design of this study is qualitative. The participants of this study were 112 freshmen of a state university in Makassar who learn English for Specific Purposes (ESP), comprising 95 females and 17 males. The participants were consisted of 3 majors and involved in remote learning for one semester (16 meetings) through WhatsApp, Google Classroom, University LMS, YouTube, and Video Conference (Zoom and Google Meet). In order to collect the data, a questionnaire that consists of close-ended and open-ended questions was distributed to the participants. It is found that the students' preference of digital platform in learning ESP during the Covid-19 pandemic is WhatsApp. The factors affecting students' preference of the platform are demographic and economic constraints. The criteria of the application that is highly preferred by the students were the one which does not drain the internet quota, can still work correctly in which the internet connection is not strong, and can facilitate the interaction between lecturers and students. Finally, this study suggests that no one perfect digital platform can replace face-to-face learning since many things are missing during this online learning. So, to keep it running effectively, the combination of several platforms is required to be utilized.
The Utilization of Video-Based Learning in Teaching English for Non-English Major Students Nurul Hidjrah Hairuddin; Multazam Abubakar; Zul Astri
SELTICS Vol 5 No 1 (2022) Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics Jo
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP Universitas Muslim Maros

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (278.008 KB) | DOI: 10.46918/seltics.v5i1.1156

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The aim of this study is to investigate students from non-major English department perspectives toward the use of Video-Based Learning in an online English language process. This study was conducted at Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang using a convergent-parallel design, a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. Eighty students of the first semester from the accounting department who were involved in a video-based learning process became the participants of this study. The data was gathered through the use of a questionnaire that included closed-ended and open-ended questions. The data from the closed-ended questions were quantitatively analyzed using descriptive statistics in SPSS. Additionally, a narrative method was used to analyze the open-ended questions. The results of this study indicate that the non-English major students have a positive perspective toward video-based learning utilization because it increases their motivation to learn and makes it easier for them to comprehend the material. Keywords: Video-Based Learning, Non-English Major Students’ Perspectives, Online Class
Investigating EFL students’ interest in the use of online discussion technique in asynchronous learning Indah Zezarwati; Andi Kaharuddin; Multazam Abubakar; Muhammad Syahruddin Nawir
Journal of Applied Studies in Language Vol. 6 No. 1 (2022): Jun 2022
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Bali

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (303.47 KB) | DOI: 10.31940/jasl.v6i1.342

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The development of the era can be inextricably linked to the development of technology as it has entered all aspects of human life, including education. One of the technology utilization in education is e-learning which allows the learning process can be accessed anytime and anywhere. One technique commonly used in asynchronous learning nowadays is online discussion. This research aims at investigating the level of students’ interest and the factors that affect their interest in the implementation of the online discussion techniques. This research was conducted by mix-method, where the data was collected from the questionnaire and interview. The subjects of this research were 40 students in the questionnaire section and 4 students in the interview section. The result of the interview proved that students had a high interest in the implementation of online discussion techniques; while, the result of the interview indicated some factors that affect students’ interest in the implementation of online discussion techniques such as teacher activeness and involvement, internet connection, students’ motivation and concentration. Hopefully, this research can help to maximize the application of online discussion techniques to gain more benefits in the learning process.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON THE USE OF NHK CHANNEL IN LEARNING VOCABULARY Multazam Abubakar; Jusnaeni
Paedagogia: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 11 No 2 (2022): PAEDAGOGIA: Jurnal Pendidikan
Publisher : Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Ilmu Keguruan IAIN Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24239/pdg.Vol11.Iss2.331

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This research aims at investigating the perception of the third-grade students on learning vocabulary through NHK channel at Madrasah Aliyah Masembo Maros. The method of this research was quantitative descriptive method. The population was all the students of the third grade in Madrasah Aliyah Ainus Syamsy Masembo Maros that consisted of 50 students. The samples were selected purposively, that were those who already watched NHK channel that consisted of 14 students. The data were collected through questionnaires. The data were analyzed by looking for the means score and intervals to classify them. The result indicated that there was a positive perception of watching NHK channel on students’ learning. It was proved by the mean score of total number of all of the questions as 56,6 which was classified as very high. Therefore, it is concluded that learning vocabulary through NHK Channel has good response from third grade students of Madrasah Aliyah Ainus Syamsy Masembo Maros or in the other words the use of media as learning tool such as NHK channel can help students in learning vocabulary
PROBLEMS FACED BY EFL STUDENTS IN CARRYING OUT ONLINE PRESENTATION Multazam Abubakar; Rezky Asryatul Fadillah; Sitti Nurpahmi
ELTIES : English Language Teaching for EFL Learners Vol 4 No 2 (2022): Volume 4, Number 02, September 2022
Publisher : Universitas islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/elties.v4i2.31702

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This study aims at finding out the problems and the factors causing the problems faced by the students of English Education Department in carrying out online presentations. The subject of this research were 6 students of English Education Department of UIN Alauddin Makassar who enrolled in Speaking for Academic Purpose course. The samples were selected purposively. This study uses qualitative descriptive and the data were taken from observations through the Google Meet application and interview. The findings showed that the students had linguistic and non-linguistic problems. The linguistic problems faced are lack of vocabulary, lack of grammar and poor pronunciation; while, the non-linguistic problems are fear of making mistakes, feelings of shame, lack of self-confidence, network problems and disturbances that occur around students' homes.
TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION TOWARDS THE USE OF QUIZIZZ IN ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AT UIN ALAUDDIN MAKASSAR Serliah Nur; Multazam Abubakar
ETERNAL (English, Teaching, Learning and Research Journal) Vol 8 No 02 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/Eternal.V82.2022.A10

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The aim of this study is to examine the teachers’ perception of using Quizizz in English Education Department at UIN Alauddin Makassar. This research was carried out by using descriptive qualitative method. The data were collected by using interview, especially semi-structured interview. The subjects of this research were two teachers of English Education Department. They were selected purposively in order to take a valid data and information. The results of this study indicate a positive perception based on the three indicators adopted, such as teachers’ knowledge, teachers’ emotion and teachers’ motivation. Overall, the researcher found that the respondents have a positive perception about Quizizz. They stated Quizizz as interactive and interesting application, they feel satisfied while using Quizizz to give students assignment and they have a desire to increase their knowledge about Quizizz. Quizizz can be used as a learning media as well as assessment media. Therefore, the respondents of this research mainly apply Quizizz to give quiz to students. Thus, the implication of this research is Quizizz can be used both as learning and assessment media in order to support learning and teaching process. However, teachers should consider the stability of internet connection before applying Quizizz in their class.
THE FIFTH SEMESTER STUDENTS’ SENTENCE VARIETIES IN WRITING STORIES AT UIN ALAUDDIN MAKASSAR Nur Aliyah Nur; Sofiya Hilmia; Muthi'ah Muthi'ah; Multazam Abubakar
elstic : english language linguistics culture Vol 1 No 1 (2021): Volume 1, Number 1, April 2021
Publisher : Univeristas Islam Negeri (UIN) Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (370.491 KB) | DOI: 10.24252/elstic-ij.v1i1.21883

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The study aims to describe the students’ ability to change the monotonous story to be interesting by using sentence varieties. The researchers used qualitative descriptive method and the subjects were the fifteen fifth semester students of English Education Department at Alauddin State Islamic University of Makassar (UIN Alauddin Makassar), especially PBI 3-4. Writing test and interview guidelines were used as the research instrument in which the students were asked to rewrite the texts based on the texts given to them and their opinion about sentence varieties used in the story. The findings of students’ tests indicated that majority of students used all kind of sentences, while, minority of students used three types sentences in the stories. Two students used all types, except compound sentence in the first story, compound-complex sentence in second story and compound-complex sentence in both of the stories. The findings of students’ interview showed that five students felt that the stories which only contained simple sentence were not interesting, four students felt the stories look bored to read, two students felt the stories were monotonous, two students said the stories not better to read, one student felt the stories too easy to read because like child’s stories and one student said the stories which contained sentence varieties were comfortable to read by the students in university. In conclusion, the data showed majority of students’ used sentence varieties in their stories and majority of students felt boring to read the story which contained simple sentences.
INVESTIGATING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEEDS OF PURCHASING DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES: A STUDY OF EOP Multazam Abubakar; Muthi'ah Muthi'ah; Muhammad Syahruddin Nawir
elstic : english language linguistics culture Vol 1 No 2 (2021): Volume 1, Number 2, August 2021
Publisher : Univeristas Islam Negeri (UIN) Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (379.263 KB) | DOI: 10.24252/elstic-ij.v1i2.23191

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This paper aimed at investigating the needs of occupational English for Purchasing Department in PT. Bosowa Lloyd, Makassar. The subject of this research was 12 employees working in Purchasing Department consisting 6 males and 8 females, including one head which is called Purchasing Manager. The data were collected through a questionnaire, interview, and observation. The findings of this research indicates that Purchasing Department are required to have high levels of English proficiency. In order to prepare language program, the information of PSA becomes the starting point to design course and instruction material for the students. To identify TSA, the needs analysis for employee of Purchasing Department was performed through analyzing the responsibilities which were taken from company manual. Moreover, to meet the demands, communicative functioning (which covers discourse communities, business genre, key communication events and function, grammar and lexis), specific expectation of the students and the role of cross-cultural communication are also important to explore.