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THE INFLUENCE OF CASE BUILDING TECHNIQUE AND LEARNING INTERESTS ON THE STUDENTS’ LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT Hermansyah, Hermansyah; Jaya, Aswadi; Maharrani, Dwi
English Community Journal Vol 5, No 1 (2021): English Community Journal
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v5i1.3331

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This study aims to determine: (1) whether Case building technique and student interest in learning can make a significant difference in improving learning achievement, and (2) the contribution of Case building to increasing student achievement and interest in learning to determine the level of effectiveness of this learning strategy. The data were collected by using a speech test which is evaluated by two assessors using an analytic rubric consisting of five elements, namely accent, grammar, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Meanwhile, Student interest in learning was evaluated using a questionnaire. Both data were analyzed using the t-test to see the mean difference (1) between the pre-and post-test students' speaking achievement and their self-confidence, and (2) the post-test of speaking achievement and their self-confidence between the first and second groups. Regression analysis was provided to see the contribution of case building to the variables in question. This study found that case buiding technique could improve the students’ learning interest and learning achievement.
AN ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH-SPEAKING ACTIVITY FOR INTROVERT LEARNERS’ NECESSITY Asih, Femmy Kurnia; Jaya, Aswadi; Theriana, Ana; Hermansyah, Hermansyah
English Community Journal Vol 5, No 2 (2021): English Community Journal
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v5i2.3510

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This study focuses on introvert learners in eighth grader of A and B class. Totaling 72 students and 2 teachers at state Junior High School 2 Sungailiat. The objective of this study is to determine the lack and expectation of introvert learners and the teacher of English handles introvert learners for the importance of their speaking ability. This study used descriptive study and used questionnaire to analyze students who are classified as introvert and interviewed with teacher of English and counseling teacher. The result that 8 introvert learners in eighth grader of A and B class. The biggest problems faced by introvert learners were lack of vocabulary and self-confidence in their speaking activities. Introvert learners found it difficult to express opinions in front of many people. Then, teacher of English could provide learning based on the lack of introvert learners, such as group discussion, thus introvert learners could express their opinions in a small scope. The expectation of introvert learners, was that teacher of English paid more attention to themselves. The teacher could provide material with the media of English songs because introvert learners tend to be audio-visual learners, introvert learners more easily accept the material in a fun way.