Maslakhatin Maslakhatin, Maslakhatin
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The Implementation of Autonomous Learning in English Pronunciation of Guidance and Counseling Department’s Students Maslakhatin, Maslakhatin; Lianawati, Ayong
JET ADI BUANA Vol 2 No 2 (2017)
Publisher : English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36456/jet.v2.n2.2017.1052

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Most Indonesian students have difficulties in learning English pronunciation. Autonomous learning can be as an alternative strategy to help the students in learning pronunciation independently by utilizing Breakingnewsenglish.com. This study aimed to analyze the implementation of autonomous learning in learning pronunciation, the students’ response toward autonomous learning, and the impact of autonomous learning on the students’ pronunciation achievement. This study used descriptive qualitative method and the subject was Guidance and Counseling department students. The data was collected by observation, field notes, documentation, voice recording, and questionnaire. The result revealed that autonomous learning could be as an alternative strategy in learning pronunciation because the pronunciation performance of the students was significantly increased on the last meeting. They looked more enthusiastic in learning pronunciation autonomously.
CRITICAL READING STRATEGIES TO FOSTER STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING MASLAKHATIN, MASLAKHATIN
Buana Pendidikan Jurnal Fakultas Keguruan dan Pendidikan Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya
Publisher : Fakultas Pedagogi dan Psikologi Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36456/bp.vol12.no22.a621

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Students’ critical thinking skills need to be developed, in particular in higher education to efficiently meet the 21st century learning skills. This can be undertaken when learning how to read. In this instance, the students should employ their critical reading strategies. To foster the critical thinking skills, the students can use critical reading strategies. Argumentative text is chosen in this study since students in higher education should be able to write scientific paper such as thesis and journal article. This library study aims to describe how critical reading strategies enhance the students’ critical thinking. They include (1) Annotating, (2) previewing, (3) scanning and skimming, (4) fact vs. opinion, (5) drawing conclusion, (6) questioning, (7) summarizing, and (8) paraphrasing. The writers conclude that teaching critical reading strategies may be able to help the students to improve their critical reading, critical thinking, and higher order thinking skills (HOTS). Besides, by utilizing critical reading strategies, the students will be able to increase the deep understanding beyond the text.