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Implementation of “Merdeka Belajar”: Evolving Learner Autonomy and Speaking Skill through Cultural Discovery Learning Model Rafiqa Rafiqa; Muhammad Aswad; Raida Asfihana; Amreet Kaur Jageer Singh
Script Journal: Journal of Linguistics and English Teaching Vol. 8 No. 1 (2023): April
Publisher : Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24903/sj.v8i01.1237

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Background: The current implemented curriculum is Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM). It highlights the independence and freedom of the students in learning. MBKM is expected to overcome the learning loss after the pandemic covid 19. This study intends to investigate the students’ learner autonomy and speaking skill after implementing the cultural discovery learning model. Methodology: The study attempted Classroom Action Research (CAR). This research was conducted at Universitas Sulawesi Barat for one semester in the Speaking for Professional. The number of research subjects was 20 students of the English Education Department for the 2021 academic year. Findings: Based on the learning independence table in cycle 2, it shows that the average student confidence in learning, whether it is expressing opinions, expressing ideas, asking questions or giving answers, is good. The data shows that students are quite disciplined in learning, and also good at taking the initiative in the learning process. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the implementation of Merdeka Belajar through cultural discovery learning can increase learning independence in the Speaking for Professional course for 4th-semester students of the University of West Sulawesi. Moreover, the implementation of Merdeka Belajar through cultural discovery learning can improve the English speaking skills of 4th-semester students of the University of West Sulawesi. Originality: This study focused on the Cultural Discovery Learning Model as one way to implement the MBKM curriculum. The further researcher is expected to identify the students' perception of it and attempt another method to implement the current curriculum.
THE EFFECT OF PARAPHRASING ON EFL STUDENTS' WRITING AT INDONESIAN HIGHER EDUCATION Rafiqa Rafiqa; M. Taufiq Hidayat Pabbajah; Raida Asfihana; Rezkiawati Naazaruddin; Latifah Latifah
LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching Vol 26, No 1 (2023): April 2023
Publisher : English Education Study Programme of Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/llt.v26i1.5683

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The paper intends to enquire about the effectiveness of paraphrasing in evolving the EFL students' writing ability for Indonesian Higher Education. The study was quasi-experimental research, and it was conducted in the 4th semester of the English students at  Universitas Sulawesi Barat. The research instrument was a writing test, and the student’s scores were gathered through paraphrasing rubric scores. Statistical inferential analysis was performed on the data.  It is possible to conclude that The Ha (Alternative) Hypothesis was established hence the paired samples test result carried out with SPSS performed that the sig. rating on the value obtained from the T-test was lower than Sig. value, so theory Y assumptions (Ha) were approved, and both the pilot testing and post-intervention results of the study demonstrated Sig. (2-tailed = 0.000) has been less than 0.05. In other words, this indicates that there is a consequence. The research finishes with pedagogical recommendations for trying to better the paraphrasing skills of novice student writers, and paraphrasing has a medium effect on the EFL students’ writing ability in Indonesian higher education.