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English Education Journal (E2J)
ISSN : 24600504     EISSN : 26863731     DOI : -
English Education Journal (E2J) is an open journal that provides sources of scientific information addressed to researchers, research institutions, government agencies, and stakeholders. The journal receives manuscripts or articles in the field of English language teaching, linguistics and literature from domestic and international researchers. Focus and Scope 1. English Language Teaching 2. Linguistics 3. Literature
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 45 Documents
THE EFFECTS OF GROUP WORK WITH CREATIVE WRITING TECHNIQUE ON STUDENTS’ NARRATIVE WRITING AT DAYANU IKHSANUDDIN UNIVERSITY BAUBAU Ary Irjayanti Herman
English Education Journal Volume 5, Number 2, November 2019
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55340/e2j.v5i2.273

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The aims of this research were to find out whether the use of Group Work with Creative Writing Technique improves the students’ writing skills and interest of students’. Quasi-experimental design was applied in this research. The experiment of this research was third semester students of English Educational Study Program of Dayanu Ikhsanuddin Baubau, in 2014/2015 academic years. The sample of the research was 80 students which consist of two classes; in experimental 40 students and control class 40 students. There were two instruments in getting the data on this research : the test on narrative writing as well as questionaires to get the interest. The researcher used descriptive and inferential for test data analysis. Meanwhile , likert cale for interest. The findings were: (1) the application of Group Work with Creative Writing technique got the students’ writing performance improved, (2) the application of Group Work with Creative Writing technique is interesting to the students on writing class. On the other hand, the application of Group Work with Creative Writing technique improved the students’ writing performance on content, organization, vocabulary, language use and mechanics and they got very high interest on the application of Group Work with Creative Writing technique in teaching writing.
THE EFFECT OF USING AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA ON STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY AT SMP NEGERI 1 BAUBAU Baharudin Adu; Wa Ode Yesti Sari Zainuddin
English Education Journal Volume 5, Number 2, November 2019
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55340/e2j.v5i2.274

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This research was conducted to find out the significant effect of audiovisual media on students’ speaking ability. This research used a quasi-experimental design, and the sample of this research was class VIII.1 as an experimental class that consists of 22 students, and class VIII.12 as a control class with 22 students. The instrument of this research was a test, it was in the form of pre and post-test. The data analysis in this research was descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The score of student’s basic speaking ability was calculated using Microsoft Excel 2010. The data resulted through that calculation was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) 21.0 versions. The findings could be concluded that there was a significant effect of using Audio-Visual Media toward students’ speaking ability at second-grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Baubau. It can be seen based on the score of the t-test in the appendix, it showed that there was a significant effect on the students’ speaking ability in speaking. It was proved by the finding t-test (2.696) which was higher than ttable at 5% level of significance (2.04). It could be stated that 2.04<2.696 for students’ speaking ability. It meant that the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected, while the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. In conclusion, teaching speaking by using Audio Visual at the second-grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Baubau better than without using Audio-Visual Media.
STUDENTS’ PROBLEM IN SPEAKING ENGLISH AT SECOND GRADE OF SMA NEGERI 1 SIOMPU BARAT La Mido
English Education Journal Volume 5, Number 2, November 2019
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55340/e2j.v5i2.275

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Students’ Problem in Speaking English at Second Grade of SMA Negeri 1 Siompu Barat, La Mido, FKIP Unidayan Baubau. This research aims to investigate the problems of speaking English at the second grade of SMA Negeri 1 Siompu Barat. This research applied a qualitative research, categorized as a case study. Two kinds of instruments of collecting data were used; observation and interview. In analyzing the data, the researcher used three steps inner activities analysis; data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The result of the research showed that there are two problems of speaking English at the second grade of SMA Negeri 1 Siompu Barat, consist of psychological and language problems. The psychological problems were fear of mistake, shyness, anxiety, lack of confidence, and motivation. Meanwhile, the students’ speaking problem from language use were inhibition, nothing to say, low or even participation and mother tongue use. It can be concluded that there were some problems of speaking English at the second grade of SMA Negeri 1 Siompu Barat.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING WORD MAPPING STRATEGY IN INCREASING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY AT SMP NEGERI 3 KAPONTORI Muhammad Zakaria Edy; Esa Penilta Amiruddin
English Education Journal Volume 5, Number 2, November 2019
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55340/e2j.v5i2.276

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Lack of vacabularies effects the learners in understanding English. The aim of this study was to find out the effectiveness of using word mapping strategy in increasing students’ vocabulary mastery at SMP Negeri 3 Kapontori. This study used Pre-Experimental design. The population was students of class VIII SMP Negeri 3 Kapontori academic year 2019/2020. T-test was used for analyzing the data. Research findings showed ttest was lower than ttable (-13.248 < 2.079). In conclusion, word mapping strategy effect positively on students’vocabulary mastery at SMP Negeri 3 Kapontori.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ READING HABIT AND READING COMPREHENSION IN ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE Nining Syafitri
English Education Journal Volume 5, Number 2, November 2019
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55340/e2j.v5i2.277

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The problem statement of this research was whether there was a correlation between reading habits and students' reading comprehension skills in learning English as a foreign language. The method of the research used a quantitative approach by using a correlational design. Based on R-value (0.588), the correlation between reading habits and students’ reading comprehension skills was moderate, and the linear regression model was Y = -6.758 + 0.605X. Based on the model, it is stated that there was a positive correlation between reading habits and reading comprehension skills in learning English. It was concluded that reading habits and reading comprehension skills had a proportional relationship.
STUDENTS’ OPINIONS TOWARD WRITING ACTIVITIES Sanaria Maneba
English Education Journal Volume 5, Number 2, November 2019
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55340/e2j.v5i2.278

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Problem in this research is how is students’ opinions toward writing activities. This research is a qualitative research. The subject of the research is First semester consisted of 21 students who pragrammed Basic Writing subject in English Study Program at Dayanu Ikhsanuddin University, academic year 2019-2020. The instrument used in this research is questionairre about students’ opinion toward writing activities. The test consisted of 10 numbers with 5 optional degree of feeling, are: Strongly Agree (5), Agree (4), Neither Agree nor Disagree (3), Disagree (2) and Strongly Disagree (1). Data analysis uses the percentage formula as the frequency is divided by the number of the students, then the total number of the percentage is multiplied by 100% (Sugiyono,2010 in Husain, 2012).1 The research outcomes is majority students at the first semester of English Study Program, Teaching Training and Education Faculty, Dayanu Ikhsanuddin University, academic year 2019/2020 presented their positive opinion and responses toward writing activities.
THE CORRELATION OF READING HABIT TO READING COMPREHENSION IN AN EFL CONTEXT AT UNIDAYAN BAUBAU Suharja Suharja
English Education Journal Volume 5, Number 2, November 2019
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55340/e2j.v5i2.280

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The main objective of this research is to find out to what extent the correlation between reading habit and reading comprehension of the students of Unidayan Baubau. This research is ex post facto with quantitative approach. The instruments of the research are questionnaire and reading comprehension test. They are administered to 197 students of Unidayan Baubau. The result of the research indicated that the students’ reading habit in Unidayan Baubau is in moderate level. This conclusion obtains from descriptive data which reveals that mean score of students’ reading habit is 129.79 and 89 students or 45.2 % of all participants has moderate reading habit with range score from 123.91 to 135.68. The researcher found that the students’ reading comprehension in Unidayan Baubau is in moderate level as well. This conclusion obtains from descriptive data which reveals that mean score of students’ reading comprehension is 54.53 and 95 students or 48.2 % of all participants has moderate reading comprehension with range score from 48.97 to 60.09. The researcher found that there is significant correlation between reading habit and reading comprehension. It can be seen that students’ reading habit and reading comprehension denote a positive correlation. It can be seen from r coefficient is 0.748. The researcher also found that there is significant correlation between reading habit toward reading comprehension. It can be seen from the analysis result which reveals that Fobserved is 248.06 with probability value or p is 0.000 and determinant coefficient (R Square) is 0.560. It means that reading habit influenced 56 % of students’ reading comprehension while 44 % influenced by other variables.
THE EFFECT OF USING ANAGRAM GAME IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY AT THE ELEVENTH GRADE OF SMA NEGERI 4 BAUBAU Wa Ode Lulu Asranida; Nur Melansari
English Education Journal Volume 5, Number 2, November 2019
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55340/e2j.v5i2.281

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This study is aimed to find out the effect of using anagram game to improve students’ vocabulary mastery at the eleventh grade of SMA Negeri 4 Baubau. The research used quantitative approach and applied quasi experimental design. The population of this research was the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 4 Baubau. The number of population was 185 students. The sample was class XI MIA 5 as the experimental class and class XI MIA 1 as the control class in which the total of both classes was 60 students. The sampling technique in this research was cluster random sampling. The instrument of the research was tests in the form of multiple choices. The data obtained were analized by using SPSS 22.0 program. The result of the research shows that the mean score of experimental class in pre-test is 55.17 and the mean score in pre-test of control class is 47.50, while the mean score of experimental class in post-test is 72.83 and the mean score of control class in post-test is 56.83. The data shows that the mean score of experimental class is higher than the control class. The result of hypotesis testing is found that tcount 57.44 > ttable 2.021 and the probability value (sig.(2-tailed)) 0.000 < 0.05 which means that Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected. Thus, there is a significant effect of using anagram game in improving students’ vocabulary mastery at eleventh grade of SMA Negeri 4 Baubau.
THE USE OF LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES TOWARDS STUDENTS’ ENGLISH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AT SMA NEGERI 1 BAUBAU Esa Penilta Amiruddin; Sanaria Maneba
English Education Journal Volume 6, Number 1, May 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55340/e2j.v6i1.283

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The aim of this study was to what extent language learning strategies used by students give an impact on their English academic achievement. The instrument of the research was achievement test and interview. The intention of the researchers to take the achievement test was to find out English academic achievement of learners (English grade) in second semester academic year 2019/2020. The second instrument for gathering data concerning students’ strategies was semi-structured interview. In conclusion, 45 % of the variance in the English academic achievement of IPA 1 students can be explained by the language learning strategies used, while 57 % the variance of the English academic achievement of IPA 2 students can described by the LLS employed.
STUDENTS’ SELF CONFIDENCE IN SPEAKING ENGLISH Nety Nety; Asti Wahyuni B; Nurhaeni Nurhaeni
English Education Journal Volume 6, Number 1, May 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55340/e2j.v6i1.284

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This research intended to analyze factors of students’ lack of self confidence in speaking English. It was also aimed to present possible strategies used to overcome students’ lack of self confidence in speaking English. The type of this research was qualitative. This research was conducted in SMA Negeri 4 BauBau. This research focused on obtaining data from the English teacher and students at eleventh grade of SMA Negeri 4 BauBau in the academic year 2018/2019 as the subjects of the research. In collecting data, the researchers used observation, interview. The technique used in analyzing data were three steps, those were data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The result of this research showed that the factors which cause students’ lack of self confidence were anxiety, shyness, fear of making mistakes, and lack of vocabulary. Meanwhile, the possible strtaegies to overcome students’ lack of self confidence in speaking English were lowering students’ anxiety in classroom, improving students’ vocabulary, boosting students’ self-confidence, and forming group discussion.