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EFL Learners’ Difficulties in Speaking English Afi Normawati; Dwitiya Ari Nugrahaeni; Noor Sahid Kusuma Hadi Manggolo; Allvian Ika Fiki Susanto
English Language and Education Spectrum Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): January 2023
Publisher : English Education Department - Universitas Nasional Karangturi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53416/electrum.v1i1.116

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This study aims to investigate the difficulties faced by EFL leaners’ in speaking English. The identification of the difficulties covers the six aspects of speaking skill, namely, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and task. The The participants of the study were the first semester non-English Department students of Universitas Tidar who took English as General Course Class. The research data were collected from the students’ spoken production and responses to the questionnaire. The results of the study show that there are three major difficulties identified from the students’ responses. They are grammar (48%), pronunciation (27%), vocabulary (12%), and the other aspects less than 10%.     
Teacher professional development: ''Be a force for good'' Lilia Indriani; Dwitiya Ari Nugrahaeni; Noor Sahid Kusuma Hadi Manggolo; Panggih Rahardi
Journal of Community Service and Empowerment Vol. 4 No. 3 (2023): December
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/jcse.v4i3.28191

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The teacher's lack of understanding of the use of technology in the classroom seems to be inversely proportional to the Merdeka Curriculum which requires teachers and students to be able to keep up with technological developments. Therefore, training on the use of the Canva application as a learning medium for elementary school teachers in Magelang was carried out as teacher professional development effort. The aim of this community service is to train elementary school teachers so they can develop their professionalism in developing interactive learning media that suits students' needs in the current era. By carrying out this community service in three different schools with a total of 22 participants, several stages were carried out. These stages consist of analyzing community problems, identifying problems, finding solutions to problems, preparing activities, implementing activities, evaluating activities and results. The evaluation results of this training activity showed that not only can the participants become more familiar with the Canva application, they are also trained to be able to design learning media in the form of presentations and videos using Canva. The participant satisfaction survey also showed positive results, in fact all participants agreed that they would continue to use Canva as a technology for designing learning media in the future. The root of this solution will certainly have an effect on the students' understanding of the participants later. If students have good academic achievements, they will become the next generation of the nation who can solve problems in this country, including poverty. However, this study was also conducted as a form of community service report which hopefully still can be a guideline and reading material for researchers regarding community service out there.
Successful English Learners’ Autonomy: A Look into The Perspective of Ecology Dwitiya Ari Nugrahaeni; Afi Normawati; Noor Sahid Kusuma Hadi Manggolo
ELT Echo : The Journal of English Language Teaching in Foreign Language Context Vol 8, No 1 (2023): JUNE
Publisher : IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24235/eltecho.v8i1.13743

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Despite the significant allocation of time and resources to formal classroom English teaching in Indonesia, the outcomes have not been found to be commensurate or equivalent. Despite all the constraints, a minority of EFL learners in Indonesia have have demonstrated exceptional achievements in their learning journey, earning them the recognition of successful learners. This narrative research aims to study the participants’ out-of-class learning experience viewed from the perspective of ecology. To gain extensive exploration of the experience, this study incorporated the participants’ language learning careers (LLC). In order to complement the data and to gain deeper insights into the participants’ experiences, follow-up interviews were also conducted. The result demonstrated that the participants exercised their autonomous learning strategies in three dimensions of learning, namely the emergence of interest, the creation of learning opportunities, and the boundaries crossing. Through these dimensions, the participants navigate and manage the resources, opportunities, and constraint in their learning journey. This study provides insights into the management of learning beyond the classroom through the awareness of the environment.
The SVR (Self-Video Recording) Technique to Enhance Self-Confidence in English Speaking Proficiency Noor Sahid Kusuma Hadi Manggolo; Dwitiya Ari Nugrahaeni; Afi Normawati; Nurul Ngaini Khusniyati
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
Publisher : Universitas Tidar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v7i2.1124

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This explanatory sequential mixed-method study tackles the English language proficiency challenge faced by non-English major students, emphasizing the critical role of the college phase in shaping the pre-professional skills of Indonesian youth. It aims to assess whether the Self-Video Recording (SVR) technique can boost the self-confidence of them when speaking English. The research directly assesses first-year students at Universitas Tidar. The primary focus is on evaluating SVR's positive impact on self-assurance in English communication. Based on the data compiled, there is a consistent trend in the responses from students who participated in both the questionnaire and the interview. Out of the 65 students, it was reported that their confidence levels increased after undergoing the interventions carried out by the research team. This indicates that the majority of students who reacted positively to the role-play exercises and the implementation of the SVR technique to enhance their confidence in speaking English are likely the same group of students. Hence, it is plausible to consider that the research participants who observed only a slight improvement cannot be solely attributed to external factors but may also be influenced by internal factors, such as a lack of interest in speaking English and other related considerations.
PKM APLIKASI EMAK (ENGLISH AND MATHEMATICS ACQUISITION THROUGH KUMON METHOD) SEBAGAI PROGRAM LITERASI SEKOLAH Syita Fatih 'Adna; Aprilia Nurul Chasanah; Noor Sahid Kusuma Hadi Manggolo; Dimas Dwi Putra Alamsyah; Diva Maulida; Vina Ariska; Yemmi Pitaloka Bronte Anwar
Jurnal Pengabdian Pendidikan Masyarakat (JPPM) Vol 4 No 2 (2023): Jurnal Pengabdian Pendidikan Masyarakat Vol 4 No 2 (2023)
Publisher : LPPM UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH MUARA BUNGO

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52060/jppm.v4i2.1421

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Mathematical and English literacy are skills that students must master in the current era of globalization. Mathematical literacy focuses on numeracy literacy, while English literacy focuses on reading and writing literacy. Based on data, Mathematics literacy and English literacy of SMPIT Ihsanul Fikri students in Magelang City are still relatively low. There are still many teachers who have not found suitable learning methods to apply to improve their students' mathematics and English literacy. The effective application of the Kumon method in learning is still unknown to SMPIT teacher Ihsanul Fikri. Apart from that, mastery of Mathematics literacy and English literacy is also not yet aligned with literacy programs in schools. Thus, Community Partnership Empowerment (PKM) activities were held in the form of training and assistance in creating the EMAK (English and Mathematics Acquisition through Kumon Method) application. The EMAK application uses the Moodle platform so it can be controlled with an admin account, teacher account and student account. PKM activities are carried out through stages of preparation, training, mentoring and evaluation. The training activity involved all Mathematics teachers and English teachers at SMPIT Ihsanul Fikri Magelang City. The posttest results showed an increase in the understanding of the training participants, namely with an average of 82 from the previous 75. Teachers' skills in making quizzes using the EMAK application also increased. Next, FGD activities were carried out to see the successes and obstacles of PKM activities.