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Writing Skill Using Learning Log and Conferencing Technique: Collaborating Principles of Constructivism Philosophy for Non-English Department Student Retma Sari; Teguh Setiawan
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 6 No. 2 (2022): 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.v6i2.271

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Based on constructivism philosophy, this study investigates to find the learning technique of writing, in order to substitute the conventional technique of writing to improve writing skill. Log and conferencing technique has many advantages to reach the needs. In English syllabus of Animal Science program at Universitas Tidar, it is emphasized to apply writing in scientific form, so the use of grammar, diction and idea must be done appropriately. The major discussion is what learning log and conferencing is and how to apply it also how effective the learning model with this technique in improving writing skills for non-English Department students. Specific study has been given to make comfortable the relation and communication between teacher and student gradually and regularly. To get this aim, this study concerns with log and conferences techniques to animals science and using the new steps on writing learning style. The data from students and lecturers were collected and analyzed. Data analysis shows that the conferences appeared by variety of topics such as writing aspect, learning habits and English writing ability of each student. Second, the lecturer used varieties of approaches to communicate with each student in writing learning using learning log. Finally, the conferences contribute to a deliberative process critical to the process of learning to write. The students found conversations with the instructor helpful in their subsequent revisions whereas the instructor gained a better understanding of students’ difficulties in writing.
PRAGMATIC ROLE OF SPEECH ACT COMMUNICATION AMONG NON-ENGLISH DEPARTMENT STUDENTS Pratomo Widodo; Retma Sari
Indonesian Journal of Education and Learning Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023): Indonesian Journal of Education and Learning
Publisher : Universitas Tidar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/ijel.v6i2.728

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This paper describes about the problems in the speech act of Non-English department students especially in speaking class. Assessing the product tends to be more difficult than assessing the receptive skills namely listening and reading. The lecturer needs to pay more attention in assessing these skills, especially for non-English department students who are in the beginning level of English ability. Therefore, the aims of this research were to find out: The test format, marking criteria and the scoring scheme used by the lecturers in assessing students‘ productive skills in part of Speech Act. This study used descriptive qualitative method.  Data  collection  techniques  were carried out through observation, recording, and carried  notes  taking  techniques. The subject of this research is the 1st-semester student of the accounting program. The data were taken from observation, interview and document analysis. The results of this research were : 1) The test formats used by the teachers to assess speaking skills were interview, picture description, and presentation. The criteria used by the teachers were pronunciation, vocabulary and fluency for speaking assessment. The lecturers use the scoring scale to score students‘ productive skills. The scale itself depends on the criteria or language components which were being assessed and each scale of score has its own description.