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Prominent : Journal of English Studies
ISSN : 2621024X     EISSN : 26210258     DOI : https://doi.org/10.24176/pro.v3i2
Core Subject : Education,
Prominent Journal of English Studies is a national journal of OJS published by English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Muria Kudus (UMK) dedicated to publish high quality articles of research and non-research in the field of English Studies covering linguistics, literature, teaching, education, translation, culture, information and communication technology (ICT).
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THE USE OF STORY PATTERNED PARTNER IN TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION OF NARRATIVE TEXT Zulfa Nur Isnaini; Mega Mulianing Maharani; Choiril Anwar; Hartono Hartono
Prominent Vol 6, No 2 (2023): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v6i2.10094

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Pernyataan umum tentang pentingnya topik, ketegangan dalam literatur atau ketidaksesuaian antara teori dan praktik, tujuan studi, metode, temuan utama, dan kesimpulan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana story patterned partner digunakan dalam pengajaran membaca pemahaman teks naratif. Beberapa peneliti percaya bahwa partner berpola cerita dapat mengakomodasi siswa dalam pembelajaran teks naratif. Penelitian ini mencoba membuktikannya dengan cara yang berbeda. Melalui langkah membaca bermitra berpola yang dipilih oleh guru, penelitian ini menambahkan fenomena baru tentang penggunaan strategi tersebut. Penelitian ini berfokus pada langkah read-pause-retel sebagai langkah yang dipilih oleh guru dalam mengajar membaca teks naratif.Dengan menggunakan penelitian tindakan kelas kolaboratif, dua siklus dilaksanakan untuk melakukan penelitian. Ada 20 perempuan dan 7 laki-laki-siswa sebagai peserta penelitian. Observasi dan tes merupakan sumber data. Sedangkan kegiatan mengajar mendalam dengan video untuk membantu peneliti dalam satu lembar observasi. Hasil penelitian membuktikan bahwa penggunaan partner berpola cerita dalam pengajaran membaca pemahaman teks naratif dapat membantu siswa mencapai standar nilai minimum yang ditetapkan oleh sekolah yaitu 75. Oleh karena itu, penggunaan partner berpola cerita dalam pengajaran membaca teks naratif membantu siswa. untuk memenuhi standar nilai minimum. 
TENTH GRADERS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN LEARNING ENGLISH AT SMK N 1 PGRI MEJOBO KUDUS IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2021/2022 Singgalang Daffa's Saifulloh; Muh Syafei; Nuraeningsih Nuraeningsih
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v6i2.8546

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This study aims to determine the perception of X APH students at SMK N 1 PGRI Mejobo Kudus on the use of social media in learning English. In this study, researchers used descriptive qualitative research with questionnaires and interviews. The participants in this study were 18 students of class X APH SMK N 1 PGRI Mejobo Kudus. The results show that WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok are applications that are widely used by students when learning English. The results also show that social media has a positive perception for students. This is because social media applications help them improve their English language skills, so students think that social media applications are important and useful in learning English.
Teacher's Written Feedback in Academic Writing Class: Students' Perceptions Christina Aprilia; Listyani Listyani; Victoria Usadya Palupi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v6i2.10106

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 Teacher's written feedback is one crucial thing that influences students' success in writing class. This feedback can benefit students' essays and writing performances in writing class. This study focuses on Academic Writing students' perceptions of teacher's written feedback in Academic Writing class. The purpose of this study is to investigate Academic Writing students' perceptions toward teacher's written feedback for their writing performances in Academic Writing class. This study was conducted in the English Language Education Program (ELEP), the Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana. The participants for this study were 31 students who were taking an Academic Writing course in Semester Gasal, 2022/2023 academic year. This study used questionnaires and semi-structured interviews to gather the data. The result showed that Academic Writing students had varied perceptions of teacher's written feedback from their lecturers. There were three types of students' perceptions of teacher's written feedback which were positive, mixed, and negative. This study hopefully can contribute valuable suggestions for the Academic Writing teacher in giving good written feedback and reveals the fact that teacher's written feedback can enhance students' writing performance.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS TOWARD ANIMATED VIDEOS-BASED TEACHING MATERIALS (A STUDY CASE IN SEVENTH GRADE) Rahayu Apriati; Entika Fani Prastikawati; Faiza - Hawa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v6i2.10201

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Abstract:Technology has very important rules in our learning activities nowadays. It can be used for learning media in the EFL classroom. One of the blended learning media in the Merdeka Curriculum that can be used today is animated video. This study’s purpose is to investigate students’ perception of animated video-based teaching materials in seventh-grade students. This study of qualitative research with a survey design using an online questionnaire as an instrument.  The result of this study shows students’ perception of animated video-based teaching materials in the seventh grade has fulfilled the Technology Acceptable Model (TAM). The results showed that 33 students agreed to animated video as a medium of learning. It showed the highest percentage of pronouncement of agreement. The data analyst found that students’ perception through animated videos has five components of TAM which showed the pronouncement of agreement. In addition, an animated video was effectively used as media for learning. In this case, the researcher found the research in the Junior High School of SMP Negeri 6 Semarang. In this study, it can be implied that animated video is available to use in learning English-based teaching materials.
THE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION TOWARDS GOOGLE TRANSLATE AS A SUPPORTING MEDIA TO LEARN ENGLISH Lusiana Indah Lestari; Agung Dwi Nurcahyo; Farid Noor Romadlon
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v6i2.8453

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Now, with the sophistication of smartphones, students can use Google to find out what is not known anywhere and anytime. One of the searches that students often use in learning English is Google Translate. Google Translate is a free multilingual translation service developed by Google which is used to translate text from one language to another. The students always open Google Translate many times when they don't know the meaning of a word, sentence, and text. The objective of the research was to describe the twelfth grade students' perception towards Google Translate as a supporting media to learn English at SMK Al-Hikmah Mayong. The researcher used descriptive qualitative research and the data was collected by the use of a questionnaire. In this research, the researcher used descriptive qualitative research. The participants were students of XII TAV 1 and XII TAV 2 of SMK Al-Hikmah Mayong which consist of 50 students. The result showed that the students of twelfth grade of SMK Al-Hikmah Mayong had a positive perception towards Google Translate as a supporting media to learn English with the majority of the answers they chose being “agree” that it helped them in learning English. They used Google Translate to help them such as to translate, check pronunciation, spell the word, and check synonyms. However, the results of the text translation from Google Translate are less accurate. It has a much different meaning than the original meaning.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENGLISH BRIDGING PROGRAM ADAPTING CAMBRIDGE CURRICULUM FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL Mahmudah Mahmudah; Adhan Kholis
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v6i2.10185

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This study aims to explore and describe English bridging program adapting Cambridge curriculum for grade one of primary school at Afkaaruna Islamic School (AIS), Yogyakarta. The bridging program was a program to facilitate new students to improve their English language skills before joining real class. This study used qualitative approach with the case study research design. To collect the data, the researcher used interview, observation, and documentation. The researchers interviewed three English teachers. Then, data were analysed using the theory of Miles and Huberman including data collection, data reduction, data display and conclution/verifying. The results included the implementation of the Bridging Program was carried out for 2 to 3 months with the three focused subjects: Indonesian literacy, English literacy, attitude and character. Activities done included a pre-test conducted to determine students' abilities. The obstacles during the learning process were during online learning and the gap in students' abilities. The solution given was to provide additional classes for students who had not reached the learning target. The benefit of implementing English Bridging Program was to help students prepare themselves in the learning process and improve students' English ability to communicate and interact with others.

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