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The Problems in Professional Competence of Teachers in Teaching English Subjects at Vocational High Schools -, SYAMSINAR -; Jabu, Baso
ELT WORLDWIDE Vol 2, No 2 (2015)
Publisher : Program Pascasarjana Universitas Negeri Makassar

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           This research was intended to investigate the problems in professional competence faced by the English teachers of vocational high schools in Gowa, South Sulawesi. This research applied descriptive qualitative method.  The data were collected by using three instruments namely questionnaire, interview and observation checklist. The participants were two experienced English teachers, two inexperienced English teachers, and eight students. The professional competence indicators adapted from the Regulation of the Minister of National Education of the Republic of Indonesia No. 16/2007. The research found that there were eleven problems faced by the teacher in relation to their professional competence. In English teachers’ competence especially in linguistic aspect, the major problem faced by the teachers is dealing with lacking of the vocabulary for special terms. In addition, the research also indicated that there were two other serious problems faced by the teachers. First, they faced problem in developing the teacher professionalism continuously. Second, they do not use information and communication for communicating maximally.Keywords:    professional competence, experienced English teachers, inexperienced    English teacher 
TPACK Model Based Instruction in Teaching Writing: An Analysis on TPACK Literacy Ammade, Salasiah; Mahmud, Murni; Jabu, Baso; Tahmir, Suradi
International Journal of Language Education Vol. 4, No. 1, 2020
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

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Acknowledging prior knowledge on technology, pedagogy, and content of lecturers in this early stage of developmental research is assuming important as basic data for further steps in designing TPACK model-based instruction in teaching writing. Therefore, having investigation on TPACK literacy of the lecturers will complete the data needed in this study. This paper presents an analysis of Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) literacy among lecturers at Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare, Indonesia. In finding the data, the TPACK survey of Schmidt, Baran, Thomson (2009) was applied by having little modification on it. The main points on the survey were about Technological Knowledge (TK), Pedagogical Knowledge (PK), Content Knowledge (CK), and TPACK. In gaining the data, the questionnaire as the research instrument was distributed to lecturers in the English Education Department, and their responses were analyzed quantitatively. This research was conducted at Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare, South Sulawesi province, Indonesia. The questionnaire results showed that the lecturers’ levels of literacy on technology, pedagogy, content knowledge, and TPACK are on moderate stage.  They can be categorized as good level on overall TPACK literacy, but need to improve in order to achieve better results by having more practice or learning workshops.
Motivation and challenges of Trainee Translators Participating in Translation Training Jabu, Baso; Abduh, Amirullah; Rosmaladewi, Rosmaladewi
International Journal of Language Education Vol. 5, No. 1, 2021
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The research on translation has been found very little particularly within the Indonesian context. This study aims to explore the motivation of students participating in translation training. This case study with an action learning model recruits 40 student participants. They involve in the research voluntarily and provide very insightful reflection at the end of the training session. The key to the findings is that students portray their future selves as the key motivational factor in participating in translation course. In addition, students face both linguistics and non-linguistics challenges in doing translation work. The finding has further implications for educators and translators and becomes a model for future translator training.
The Implementation of Padlet to Foster EFL Students’ Achievement in Writing Sehuddin, Muh. Farid; Noni, Nurdin; Jabu, Baso
EduLine: Journal of Education and Learning Innovation Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021)
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengembangan Teknologi dan Rekayasa, Yayasan Ahmar Cendekia Indonesia

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This study is the quasi experimental research that aimed to know the effect of the implementation of Padlet to the students’ achievement in writing. The implementation Padlet as independent variables and the students’ achievement in writing as a dependent variable. The population in this research is all students class XI MIA MAN 1 Makassar that consist of eight classes. Class XI MIA 5 as a control group that consist of 30 students and class XI MIA 1 as an experiment group that consist of 30 students. The data of the research was obtained by the study results test on the subject of the velocity reaction for pre-test and post-test. The data was analyzed by writing test. Based on analysis of inferential statistics for writing achievement, the P = 0.001, and it less than  = 0,05 was obtained, it is means that the implementation Padlet is significantly influence to the students’ achievement in writing of the students’ class XI MIA 1 MAN I Makassar on the material subject of writing.
Emailing in English Writing: a Case Study Towards Students in Two Classes at SMA Negeri 1 Sinjai Meta Mutiamiftah; Haryanto Atmowardoyo; Baso Jabu
ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 5, No 2 (2018)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

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This article explores the reasons of the  students for emailing activities and how emailing activities influence the student’ writing competence. It also discusses emailing support the students  writing competence at SMA Neg 1 Sinjai. This article applied a qualitative method, covering the collection, analysis, and interpretation of comprehensive narrative and visual data in order to gain insights into a particular phenomenon of interest. The participants of this article were the second year students of SMA Negeri 1 Sinjai, consisting of 10 students chosen from two classes using purposive sampling. The data of this research were collected through observation with simple protocol. The data were analyzed using the grounded theory technique, including three types or stages of data analysis:l open coding, axial coding, and selective coding.The result of this research reveals the student’s reasons for  emailing activities, that is because it  is interesting to do, comfortable, fast, and usable to send many file. Then, raising the habit of using English language when writing in email, improves their writing competence. And the  English teacher claims that email as a learning tool is beneficial  in  increasing  the students gradesin English language subject.
The Problems in Professional Competence of Teachers in Teaching English Subject at Vocational High Schools Syamsinar Syamsinar; Baso Jabu
ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 2, No 2 (2015)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (292.312 KB) | DOI: 10.26858/eltww.v2i2.1690

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This research was intended to investigate the problems in professional competence faced by the English teachers of vocational high schools in Gowa, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. This research applied descriptive qualitative method. The data were collected by using three instruments: questionnaire, interview and observation checklist. The participants were two experienced English teachers, two inexperienced English teachers, and eight students. The professional competence indicators are adapted from the Regulation of the Minister of National Education of the Republic of Indonesia No. 16/2007. The results of this research reveal that the teachers' problems dealing with professional competence in teaching English at vocational high schools include (a) problem in mastering the materials, (b) problems in mastering the curriculum, (c) problem in developing materials creatively, (d) difficulties in developing the teacher professionalism continuously, (e) problems in using the information technology and (f) problems of classroom management. Keywords:  professional competence, experienced English teachers, inexperiencedEnglish teacher.
Students’ Perception on Peer Revisions of Deemphasizing Grammar Correction in SMA Mulia Bhakti, Makassar, South Sulawesi Jelita Purnamasari; Baso Jabu; Abdul Halim
ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 3, No 1 (2016): April 2016
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

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This research are aims at (i) investigating perceptions of learners about the implementation of peer revision of deemphasizing grammatical correction at SMA Mulia Bhakti Makassar, (ii) finding out the factors which influenced the implementation of peer revision of deemphasizing grammar correction at SMA Mulia Bhakti Makassar, and (iii) finding out how the peer revision of deemphasizing grammar correction is implemented at SMA Mulia Bhakti Makassar. The researcher conducted qualitative method. The data resources were 11th-grade students at SMA Mulia Bhakti Makassar who had experience in the practice of peer revision of deemphasizing grammar correction. The result showed that, (i) the researcher found the students’ positive perception and negative perception on peer revision of deemphasizing grammatical correction. The positive perceptions were students became more active, developed their critical thinking, leaded them to students’ self-directed learning, and decreased students’ writing apprehension while the negative perceptions were it created overly critical comments and also conflict (ii) the factors influenced the implementation were students’ ability as reviewer and sitting them in collaborative work (iii) the steps of peer revision of deemphasizing grammatical correction at SMA Mulia Bhakti Makassar consisted of six steps, namely writing, revision, first rewriting, editing, second rewriting, and scoring.
ACTIVATING STUDENTS’ INTEREST THROUGH WONDERSHARE QUIZ CREATOR SOFTWARE IN READING COMPREHENSION Ismail Sangkala; Baso Jabu; Andi Muliati
ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 6, No 1 (2019)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

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This research aimed at finding out whether or not the use of “Wondershare QuizCreator Software” activates the students’ interest in reading comprehension of theEnglish Education Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education,Muhammadiyah University of Makassar, Indonesia. In academic Year 2012/2013,based on investigating students’ interest in learning of reading comprehensionthrough Wondershare Quiz Creator Software. The research employed the trueexperimental method. This research assigned two groups namely experimentalgroup and control group. Each group consisted of 45 students. The sample waschosen by applying cluster random sampling technique. The researcher used thequestionnaire was given to the students to cover the statements about the students’ interest in the implementation of software in reading comprehension. The data obtained through Likert Scale, it was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics through SPSS 16.0 version. In conducting the research, the researcher applied the “Wondershare Quiz Creator Software” and the result showed that there was students’ interest at the experimental group after applying the software. It was proven by the result of descriptive and inferential statistics in questioning the students’ statements in the posttest. Based on the result of the questionnaire engaged to the experimental group, the interest of the students was dominantly classified as very high interest. There were 12 (27%) of them classified as high interest and 33 students dominated 73 % as very high interest. The students in the experimental group generally agree with the implementation of the software because they had confidence and felt more enthusiastic with the mean score is 86.53, which was categorized as interesting.
ANALYSIS OF HIGHER-ORDER THINKING SKILLS (HOTS) ITEMS IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH NATIONAL EXAMINATION 2019 Nurul Wahyuni Ilham; Baso Jabu; Chairil Anwar Korompot
ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 7, No 2 (2020)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

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In order to fulfill the 21’st century skills, the implementation of HOTS items to enhance students’ reasoning skills is deemed important. Nonetheless, we need to observe more about the extent and specific dimensions of HOTS applied in the English National Examination in Indonesia. The present study, therefore aimed to classify the items that fulfilled the indicators of HOTS items in ENE 2019 and specific dimension of knowledge types and dimension of cognitive process skills of the HOTS items. The results showed there was a sufficient total of a HOTS item in ENE 2019. Out of 35 questions, 15 (42.86%) were considered as HOTS items. The second finding was the dimension of cognitive process skills were on the stage of Analyze and Create. The findings indicated that ENE 2019 already had sufficient amount of HOTS items, although the distribution of the cognitive abilities is still monotonous. It was suggested for the exam developers to implement adequate proportion of the HOTS cognitive abilities to enhance students’ HOTS.
The Role of a Lecturer’s Performance in Facilitating Problem Solving for Students in Learning Translation (A Case Study of a Good Lecturer at UKI Toraja, Indonesia) Judith Ratu Tandi Arrang; Arifuddin Hamra; Baso Jabu
ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 3, No 2 (2016): ELT Worldwide, October 2016, P-ISSN 23033037
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The objectives of the research are to find out (i) the problems that the lecturer faces in teaching translation; and (ii) the way of lecturer solves the problems in teaching translation. The researcher employed qualitative method in form of naturalistic approaches for the study. The data resources for the research included one lecturer and students. The instrument for the research consisted of observation, interview and document files. In analyzing the data, the researcher employed cyclical model by Miles and Huberman. The results showed that, (i) the problems that the lecturer faced were from students themselves: lack of vocabulary, lack of knowledge in grammar-structure, semantic, unmotivated student or passive students, students were difficult in looking up the word in the dictionary, the students tended to use translation machine  and another problem was from outside the student  was lack of advanced dictionary; (ii) the lecturer solved the problems by reviewing the material, simplifying the material by taking very close examples, using more than one language in teaching, giving tips to translate, approaching the students by asking questions, organizing the class and providing quiz, exercises, assignments, and providing advanced dictionary, and comparing the use of translation theory than translation machine in translating. Key words: lecturer performance, teaching translation, problem solving