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Improving Distance Learners’ Writing Skills Through Comic Strip Creation: A Project-Based Learning Lailatul Abidah; Mifta Libby Askangela; Declarieta Berlianty; Ria Arista Asih
EDUKATIF : JURNAL ILMU PENDIDIKAN Vol 4, No 4 (2022): August Pages 5501-6400
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/edukatif.v4i4.3520

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Students’ difficulties in mastering writing skills are exacerbated by teachers’ limited instruction in writing classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The present study aims to find out whether Project-Based Learning (PjBL) is effective in increasing distance learners’ writing skills and motivation to learn. This study employed the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method involving 13 students of twelfth-grade SMKN 1 Bungaraya, chosen through one-stage cluster sampling. This research was conducted online, synchronously, and asynchronously. The questionnaire, observation, and test results show that the PjBL approach allows students to be more engaged and creative in distance learning. The implementation of PjBL through comic strip creation has also driven students to increase their writing skills. It was evidenced by the increase in the student’s scores. The pretest score was 60.53, which increased after post-test I to 70.77, and continued to increase to 80 at the end of Cycle II.
A study on needs to design English teaching materials at vocational school Lailatul Abidah; Mifta Libby Askangela; Declarieta Berlianty; Noor Aina Herliana; Nunuk Nur Qomariyah; Ryan Permadi Teladan; Fardini Sabilah
Journal of English Language Teaching Innovations and Materials (Jeltim) Vol 5, No 1 (2023): April 2023
Publisher : UPT Bahasa Universitas Tanjungpura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26418/jeltim.v5i1.58372

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English for Specific Purpose (ESP) instruction in vocational schools necessitates the use of English materials that are tailored to the students' particular requirements. However, the English materials currently available for vocational institutions lack an adequate needs analysis. In order to address this issue, the purpose of this study is to determine the requirements of students in the computer and network engineering department for procedure text teaching materials. Eleventh-grade students majoring in computer and network engineering were selected by simple random sampling and surveyed for the study. The results indicated that the primary objective of the students' explanation-based learning process was to enhance their speaking skills. In addition, instructors favoured interactive, engaging, and simple-to-understand multimedia learning to teach English. This research can be used as a guide for designing English language instructional materials that meet the requirements of vocational students, especially those majoring in computer and network engineering.
Administering Online Writing Assessments in English Language Teaching: Challenges and Solutions Lailatul Abidah; Hartono Hartono
JURNAL ARBITRER Vol. 10 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Masyarakat Linguistik Indonesia Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/ar.10.2.176-184.2023

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In the digital age, assessment becomes one of the most important factors to consider when planning English courses virtually. In actuality, however, many English teachers struggle to manage and administer online writing assessments efficiently and successfully. This article will give a general overview of the difficulties associated with online writing assessments and their workable solutions. Qualitative principles of data gathering and analysis were applied to provide answers to the issues and served as valuable references. The finding reveals three main problems with online writing assessments: academic integrity, limited facilities and infrastructure, and a lack of digital literacy. However, despite the drawbacks of online writing assessments, students are gaining more benefits and knowledge in digitalizing education. Thus, practical solutions such as using task performance, particular strategies to overcome technical issues, and increasing teacher awareness of digital literacy must be properly implemented.