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MATAI: International Journal of Language Education
Published by Universitas Pattimura
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27746356     DOI : https://doi.org/10.30598/matail.v3i1
Core Subject : Education,
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
MATAI International Journal of Language Education is a scholarly refereed research journal which accepts scientific article based on research and reviews including as follows, Language Teaching and Skills, Applied Linguistics, Curriculum Development, Multiculturalism, Literacy and Bilingual Education, Teachers Training, Technology Enhanced Language Learning, Assessment in Language Learning. The article should fulfill science criteria and original manuscript which has previously unpublished. Each article will evaluate by relevant peer reviewers before published.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
Articles 30 Documents
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Improving Students' Writing Through Team Game Tournament (TGT) at SMK Negeri 1 Ambon Glorya Manuputty
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 1 No 1 (2020): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v1i1.2768

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This research aimed at this class action research: (1) for the description of stages; steps of applying of method TGT in course of study job application letter (2) for description of the effectiveness of applying of method TGT to write job application letter of student of class of XIIE1PROGRAM TOURISM SMK NEGERI 1 AMBON. Research procedure follow the stages; steps of research of class action which relate of proposal of Research of Class Action (PTK) released by Dikti covering four step. Fourth step of according to the Dikti (1) planning, (2) execution, (3) monitoring, and (4) reflection. The outcome of the research was as follows: (1) the effective method of TGT is enough utilized in the study of job application writing; (2) effective TGT method enough to increase the ability to write job application letters; (3) effective to the TGT method, enough to improve the student participation in the study of writing job application letters; (4) effective to the TGT method is enough to improve the motivation and student enthusiasm in the study of writing job application letters.
Study on Speaking Problems and Psychological Factors Encountered by Students in Developing Their Speaking Skill at SMA Kristen Dobo, Aru District Threesje R. Souisa; Christisel Gaite
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 1 No 1 (2020): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v1i1.2769

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Developing speaking skill as one of productive skill is crucial for EFL students, and it can’ be denied that most students still constraints with developing that skill that covering their general speaking problems and psychological factors. Survey study under quantitative research was applied to conduct the study. The setting of the study was SMA Kristen Aru and 70 students were involved as the sample and 6 selected students were also participated to be interviewed to support the data. Descriptive quantitative and qualitative ways were done to analyze the findings. The research findings revealed that the common problems faced by the students in speaking skill were 1) lack of vocabulary, incomprehension in mastery grammar, lack of practice, the environment did not support them to speak and always speak in mother tongue. Whereas, the most psychological factors affected the students’ speaking problems were low motivation, felt afraid in making mistakes, felt tense and nervous, unconfident in speaking presentation, and felt confuse with their thoughts. From these findings, some proposed new insights such as varied teaching strategies in speaking skill, give more chance to practice their English inside and outside the classroom, always motivate them and encouraged them to practice their English and provide any challenges tasks for helping students minimize their common problems and psychological factors in speaking skill.
Using RAP (Read, Ask, Put) Strategy to Improve Students’ Ability in Reading Comprehension at Class VIII2 of SMP Negeri 2 Dobo Stella Rose Que; Vini Alvionita Wakim
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 1 No 1 (2020): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v1i1.2770

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This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of RAP Strategy in improving students' reading comprehension at the second grade of SMP Negeri 2 Dobo and also to know students' responses toward the implementation of RAP Strategy in to improving students' reading comprehension. This study used Classroom Action Research (CAR). The procedure of the research consisted of four main steps; planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting through cycles. This study was conducted in two cycles. The instruments were test, observation checklist, and questionnaire. The criteria of success were set by the score >18. The implementation was successful if 75% of the students got the score > 18. The findings showed that the students' scores in the reading comprehension test improved in cycle 2. The data showed that the average score in the reading comprehension test improved from 8 students (32%) who got a fair-excellent level to 25 students (100%) got a fair-excellent level. From these findings, it can be inferred that the RAP Strategy has proven to be able to improve students' reading comprehension. In addition, students presented their positive attitude during the implementation of the RAP Strategy. This could be seen in their responses in questionnaire and observation checklist. Finally, it is suggested that the teacher needs to use an RAP Strategy, especially in teaching reading comprehension. It is also suggested that further researchers can use the result of this research as a reference.
Case Study Frensya M. Nanlohy; Monica Monica
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 1 No 1 (2020): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v1i1.2771

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This study is a case study research, it aims to find out how British Parliamentary debate system enhance critical thinking skills of the debaters from English Debate Club (EDC) of Pattimura University. This also leads to the extend identification and analysis of critical thinking level from EDC Debaters. The subjects are debaters from EDC who have been train educing British Parliamentary Debate System. The data was collected through In-depth interview, documents review, and audio visual materials. The result in dicates two major things that affected critical thinking from BP system, including case buildi and four teams mechanism encapsulated the effectto create platform for critical engagement in global issues to the extend analysis. As an annex, debaters can proceed to 5th level of critical thinking (Evaluation) which in dicate the 5th stages of critical thinking (Advance Thinker). Therefore, the mechanism of BP canal so be implemented in learning and teaching process, especially in critical thinking aspect.
Teachers’ Strategies in Teaching Reading at Junior High Schools in Sirimau Sub-District Gladiora N. Tuhumury; Renata C. G. V. Nikijuluw
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 1 No 1 (2020): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v1i1.2772

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The purpose of this research is to explain the understanding of teachers about the method of teaching reading comprehension, the techniques that are widely used, the challenges encountered by the teacher and the approaches that have been found to solve these problems. This used the template of the survey using a hybrid approach, where the results were gathered in quantitative and qualitative terms. The subjects of this research were 35 junior high school English teachers in Ambon city. The data collection method was questionnaire, survey and assessment checklist. The findings revealed that the technique plays a significant role in English reading practices; the techniques enable teachers to conduct their teaching tasks faster and well-arranged. Mostly, students use speaking aloud, summarization, vocabulary development, skimming, and testing. In the end, the teachers themselves and the students were faced with the challenges of using the technique in the teaching and learning process. The approaches used by teachers to solve the challenges were enhancing students' knowledge of vocabulary, inspiring pupils, and introducing different methods for teaching literacy. Teachers need to expand their understanding of techniques in the teaching and learning process.
The Way School Leaders Develop Tourism as a Viable Major in Vocational Education in West Papua Agtisda Tiofanna Silalahi
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 1 No 2 (2021): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v1i2.4350

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This project examines the West Papuan community’s assumptions regarding the vocational high school major in Tourism, specifically the high school in Manokwari that was established in 2007. Unfortunately, the expectations of the policy makers in the field of vocational education and tourism are not met by the low number of young people who are interested in the school and finally decide to enroll in the school. The Causal Layered Analysis (CLA) used in this study looks at the issues through each of four layers, namely the Litany, Systemic/Social Causes, Discourse/Worldview, and Myth/Metaphor. The analysis moves from the current scenario through the layers to the construction of a new alternative scenario. It is recognized that the school needs innovation in the paradigm of the relational type of leadership model. The recommendations propose four main areas of cooperation through the Appreciative Inquiry approach: 1) within the school, 2) with the community, 3) with the tourism business sector, and 4) with the local Department of Tourism and the Department of Education. The project fills the gap in the literature, which lacks research on tourism vocational high schools in West Papua.
An Analysis on Code Switching in "Dealova" Novel JMMatai PSDKU; Luisi Amilia Metriani
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 1 No 2 (2021): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v1i2.4351

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Language means communication with other, where we need to build the relation to get the better understanding. It is used by people to give a message and information where everyone speaks, or identifies with one language. Beside that it is always develops every era according to the communication model used in writing or speaking. This research is aimed to give some contribution to the readers and to enrich the reader’s knowledge about code switching. Therefore, the writer hopes that it will be useful for English students especially those who are studying sociolinguistics. Moreover, code switching have some types to applying in every situational based on the type of the type of codeswitching.to give different sense especially for teenager. The code switching can stimulate the reader to interest read a book, a novel, a newspaper and gives a good influence in order to improve the vocabulary in English.
Analysis on the Plot of Short Story "Soldier's Home" By Ernest Hemingway JMMatai PSDKU; Anton Magelang
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 1 No 2 (2021): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v1i2.4352

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The title of this study is AN ALYSIS ON THE PLOT OF SHORT STORY "SOLDIER'S HOME" BY ERNEST HEMINGWAY. The aim of this study is to find out the Plot used in the Short story “Soldier’s Home”. The researcher applied Descriptive study method, aim analyzing and describing the data. The data of the study is Short story "Soldier's Home" by Ernest Hemingway. From the result, the researcher analyzed the plot of short story "Soldier's Home" by using Descriptive analysis. The researcher found out that, parts of plot used in the story "Soldier's Home" is: Exposition which tells about the introduction of Krebs as main character who is a Soldier of United States. He takes a part in the World War 1 in 1917 in Europe. Complication tells about the experience of the war changes his attitude toward work and woman after he comes back to his town Oklahoma - a town in United States. Crisis or climax tells the complications become more developed where there is a contradiction of the idea about work and woman among Krebs and his Parents. This is the high point of the story, Falling action tells about the action of Krebs falls where he becomes aware of his changes attitude that caused by the experience of the war and he tries to be a good boy to his mother, Resolution tells that Krebs accepts parents suggestion where he has forgotten the experience of the war that influence him in the town and he has decided to find out another job in Kansas- United States that can makes him enjoy it. The findings presented in this writing are still open to be proved by other.
Analyzing The Content of Senior High School Textbooks Towards SLA-Based Principles JMMatai PSDKU; Vonny Juliana Ruhulessin
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 1 No 2 (2021): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v1i2.4353

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This research outlined framework for English textbooks analysis from the perspective of Second Language Acquisition (SLA). The aims are to find out the parts of the material which are in line with SLA principles and the part of the material which are not in line with SLA principles. These parts of the textbooks were analyzed using modified version of Littlejohn’s (materials development in language teaching, 2011) analysis task. The English textbooks were analyzed entitled Pathway to English for Senior high School, published by Erlangga, for Grade X ; XI and XII. The data were assessed by sign, plus point when the features in modified Littlejohn analyzing task are in line with SLA and minus pointwhen they are not. In the data analysis technique, the percentage of initiate shows 99% activity/task initiating learner to respond the instruction which is in line with SLA principles, whilst only 1% is not required respond which are not in line with SLA principles. The part of focus shows plenty activity promoting meaningful task with 51% whilst focus on form with 12%. The part shows that they are in line with SLA principle for giving more focus on meaning. In part of mental operation, the percentage shows most activities covered the features of SLA principles, only 1 % pointed to task which is not line with SLA principles (repeat/reproduce with substitution). In part of who with, individual work dominated the tasks with 60%, individual/pair/group/whole class with 24%, whilst presentation both in group/pair with 2%. In the part of content, the percentage shows most input materials to learners are written content with 90%, output written materials to learners with 57%, whilst input aural material shows only 28% and output aural material shows 24%. The data also shows that 99% the source of the material come from the textbook itself and there is only 1% materials comes from learners. The data of nature content covered non-fiction with 94%, fiction with 6%, and grammar explanation with 20%, song with 4% and learner’s personal information/opinion with 11%. In sum, the content material in the three textbooks are recommended to use both by teacher and learner because they are in with SLA principles.
Maximized The Young Language Learners’ Motivation Via Songs and Increasing Their Speaking Skill Ability Glorya Manuputty
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 1 No 2 (2021): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v1i2.4354

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This article is aimed to describe the advantages of why songs are important to support the English language learning process. This article also explains the position where English is learned as the foreign language in Indonesia. Songs are learning resources with many advantages, including linguistics resources, affective/psychological resources, and cognitive resources. Songs can be good learning sources as teaching media for English language classes. As the world of children goes with songs and like to sing it. They love saying chants in rhythm and enjoy repeating phrases that rhyme. Moreover, they enjoy moving to the rhythm, clapping hands, tapping the feet, and dancing. Therefore, music and movement naturally connect to children's hearts, minds, and bodies. Teaching young learners has to be enjoyable for the classroom as young learners often use songs and movement to engage children in the class. Using songs and movement is one of the best ways to teach young learners. Making the learning process interesting for children is important, especially for young learners who learn English as a foreign language. Songs can also support the four skills for the learners such as speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Another language advantages are that pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar are provided in learning through songs. It is such a duty for teachers to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere in teaching. Using the textbook is no longer efficient for teaching young learners nowadays. The teacher tends to be more creative and tend to find more variation in delivering teaching materials, whether using songs from the internet, CD or tape recorder, or television. There are several benefits for language learning using songs for young English learners' classes. Music and songs can do the following: provided authentic, meaningful context, introduce children to the target culture, emotional and social effects, provide opportunities to practice oral language, Aid in retention and comprehension.

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