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Developing Learner Autonomy in English as a Foreign Language Classes: Teachers’ Perceptions on Its Feasibility Silih Warni; Nurhandayani Supraptiningsih; Roslaini Roslaini
UICELL No 3 (2019): UICELL Conference Proceedings 2019
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. HAMKA

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This study examined English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ perceptions toward how feasible it is to develop learner autonomy in secondary school context in Jakarta. 106 EFL teachers teaching in senior high schools in Jakarta took part and responded questionnaires concerning feasibility for developing learner autonomy in EFL context. The first part of the questionnaire explored the teachers’ perceptions on the feasibility of involving learners in a range of language course decisions associated with learner autonomy. In this regard, teachers perceived that it is most feasible for students to get involved in decision making related to tasks and activities, topics, materials, and classroom management. The least feasible areas of choice are those related to teaching methodology and objectives. The second part of the questionnaire revealed how feasible it was, according to the teachers, for their students to develop a range of abilities associated with the capacity of learner autonomy. The discussion of the findings suggests that teachers’ professional development program needs to take into account the teachers’ understandings of the learner autonomy and the pedagogical aspects concerning how to promote this capacity on students.
THE USE OF MOBILE PHONE FEATURES BY EFL STUDENTS IN A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN JAKARTA Dinda Ismu Asyifa; Silih Warni; Cahya Komara
UICELL No 3 (2019): UICELL Conference Proceedings 2019
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. HAMKA

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The study investigated features of mobile phone that EFL students potentially use as one as explores their perception toward mobile phone features. Located in one private university in Jakarta (English major and non-English major), this research focused to answer two main questions; 1) what are the features of mobile phone that EFL students’ mostly use to support their English learning? and 2) what are EFL students’ perceptions towards the use of mobile phones features in English learning context? To be able to answer the questions, the quantitative survey method was used by involving 200 students as respondents using Google form questionnaire online. After the data was collected, the researcher calculated and analyzed using IBM SPSS 24 to find mean and percentage. The result of questionnaire showed that students truly use mobile phone features for learning English with the most features that they used were MP3 Players for listening to English music. Next features used by students were Internet Browser, Educational Application, Video Recorder-Application, Game, Camera-Social Media Application, SMS, E-mail, Audio Recorder, and the last is Video Recorder. Meanwhile, from perception questionnaire, the students clearly stated that they enjoyed learning English by using mobile phone features. They strengthened mobile phone features can help them in self-learning than traditional learning.
Pelatihan Bahasa Inggris bagi Masyarakat Kawasan Wisata Berbasis Alam dan Budaya Betawi di PBB Setu Babakan Jakarta Silih Warni; Tri Wintolo Apoko
Jurnal Pengabdian UNDIKMA Vol 3, No 1 (2022): May
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika (UNDIKMA)

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The purpose of this community service program is to improve the English competence of the community in the Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural and Natural-based Village, Jakarta. The English training is part of the efforts to pioneer English villages in the tourist destination area. This activity was carried out using a training method with English needs analysis and problems faced by the community related to English mastery through interviews, observations, tests and questionnaires as well as to develop English teaching materials for the surrounding community. This service involves community mobilizers, the manager of the Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village and the village community, especially teenagers who are active in youth organizations. The results of this activity show the passion and enthusiasm of the community to learn English and improve the community's self-confidence as well as their English speaking skills in the context of daily conversation in the Setu Babakan Area. Thus, it is very important to do sustainable English training in response to initiate English village.
Persepsi Guru Bahasa Indonesia terhadap Full Day School Imam Safi'i; Silih Warni; Prima Gusti Yanti
Jurnal Imiah Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran Vol. 4 No. 1 (2020): Maret 2020
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

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This study aims to describe the relationship between employment status and employment to the perceptions of Indonesian teachers about the discourse of the implementation of full day school system. The data in this study was collected online with media questionnaires developed through googleform. The data collected is further processed using regression analysis method with SPSS to see the existence of relationship or relationship between variables. The result of the research shows that there is a relationship between employment status and work period to the perception of Indonesian teachers about the discourse of the implementation of full day school system. Based on the SPSS output results in the summary model table the value of "R" is 0.096 and 0.123 respectively. The results of this research can be used as one of the starting point to conduct a more comprehensive study related to the implementation of full day scholl system in the school system in Indonesia.
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS IN STARTUP COMPANY AMONG GRADUATES: CASE STUDY OF A UNIVERSITY IN JAKARTA IN POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC Wulandari Dwi Putri; Ena Bhattacharyya; Silih Warni
ELLTER Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): ELLTER JOURNAL
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. Hamka (UHAMKA Press)

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The global workforce of the 21st century needs not only young and skilled human capital capable of technical skills, but also academic skills in English as a priority. This study employed a quantitative approach with the survey design. The aim was to investigate how importance of English communication skills and Employability skills of Jakarta graduates post covid-19 in the workplace. The data showed that the questionnaire with total 20 items was sent to 101 Human Resource and Senior Manager in Jakarta, Indonesia, the highest selected options Human Resource and Senior Manager chose was very important and important. This data showed that the Human Resource and Senior Manager stated that the communication skills perceived as important for graduates. The questionnaire with total 40 items was sent to 203 graduates who have graduated in the last five years and works in StartUp company in Jakarta, Indonesia, the highest selected answers from graduates was Strongly Agree and Agree with total mean score 7.01. This data showed that graduates agreed that English communication have big impact for their employability skills. Based on the findings, this research revealing that the English communication is important for Graduates at the StartUp company in Jakarta. Human Resources and the graduates who are working in StartUp company, who already filled out surveys approval that the English communication has an influence on their ability.
THE TRACER STUDY: AN IN-DEPTH SEARCH OF THE ENGLISH EDUCATION PROGRAM GRADUATES Silih Warni; Cahya Komara; Nita Kaniadewi
ELLTER Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): ELLTER JOURNAL
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. Hamka (UHAMKA Press)

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Universities have an important role in generating amazing alums who can compete with others. This role makes universities try to find a way to increase the alums' quality. One of them is the tracer study. Tracer study is a technique to track the alums' quality. Therefore, the research objective was to investigate the status, quality, and accomplishment of the graduates/alums of the English Education Program of FKIP UHAMKA. This research employed a mixed-method sequential explanatory research design which combined quantitative and qualitative research design. As many as 98 graduates from the English Education Program participated in the study. A questionnaire that was validated using a validity test before it was distributed through several social media was used as the instrument of this study. Findings have discovered that most of the graduates of the English Education Program who graduated in 2021 can implement their knowledge and abilities per the field of education they had on campus. Unfortunately, graduates whose jobs were in line with their field of study still got low payment. Further research is needed to evaluate the competencies and training that need to be accommodated by the campus to prepare upcoming alums before entering the workspace.
STRATEGIES USED BY STUDENTS TO REDUCE ANXIETY IN SPEAKING ENGLISH Arin Nuraeni; Rara Jingga Bunga Aryatie; Nur Azizah; Silih Warni
ELLTER Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): ELLTER JOURNAL
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. Hamka (UHAMKA Press)

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Speaking English as a foreign language is a complex process that involves not only speaking skills but also various psychological aspects. Students’ anxiety in speaking English as a foreign language has been a prominent area of concern since many English as a foreign language student have been suffering from this feeling and dealing with various strategies to cope with it. This study aimed to investigate the strategies students used to deal with speaking anxiety. The research was conducted in a junior high school in East Jakarta. A total of 100 respondents were selected based on the criteria, which were students who felt anxious about speaking English. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative. The instruments applied in this study were interviews and Likert scale questionnaires. The data obtained were then accumulated and narrated. The findings indicate that students do not only use one strategy. The highest strategy used by students was Preparation Strategy (69%). Meanwhile, the least strategy (30%), is the Positive Thinking strategy.
The Effect Chat Feature on Genshin Impact Online Game on ESL Communication Skills Nur Azizah; Silih Warni
Edunesia : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : research, training and philanthropy institution Natural Aceh

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Learning English is not only conducted at school but can be conducted through alternative media. These include watching English movies, listening to English songs, and playing online games. Online games do not merely have a negative impact, but they can also positively impact the user. Genshin Impact is an online game that is currently booming. Various features in Genshin Impact allow players to interact with other players by entering Co-Op mode. This research aims to discover whether students are motivated to improve their English communication skills through the chat feature in the online game Genshin Impact. This study employed a descriptive quantitative methodology. The data were then analyzed descriptively to answer the research question. 151 respondents from various schools were selected based on the required criteria. From the result data analysis, students perceive that using the chat feature in Genshin Impact can positively influence students' motivation to improve their English communication skills. The findings also revealed that students agree and strongly agree that online games can increase their motivation to learn English. The results of this study's implications encourage teachers to start thinking about the benefits of games in education.
A Study on University Students’ Self-Regulated Motivation to Improve EFL Speaking Skills Across Academic Levels Silih Warni; Tri Wintolo Apoko; Martriwati Martriwati; Angsu-orn Na Nongkhai
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol 12, No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

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opportunities to speak English in class. Self-regulated learning enables some self-motivated students to find opportunities outside the classroom to have face to face and virtual interaction to enhance their English speaking. This study is intended to examine the level of self-regulated motivation of university students to improve their Speaking of English as a foreign language (SRMIS-EFL). Moreover, this study investigates if students' SRMIS-EFL differ accross academic levels. 156 EFL students from an English Department in a private university in Jakarta took part in this study. Self-reported SRMIS-EFL questionnaire was used as the data collecting method. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was then conducted. The findings showed that the overall SRMIS-ELF level of students was high. Moreover, students used various self-regulatory motivation strategies to enhance their EFL speaking skills. As for the aspect of academic level, the results of this study shows that SRMIS-EFL of senior students are lower than SRMIS-EFL of junior students , and there is a statistically significant difference of students’ SRMIS-EFL across academic levels. The findings of this study suggest the need for motivational regulation training into EFL programs to increase students’ awareness of motivational self-regulation strategies to enhance their self-regulated motivation.