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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,
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 The article should fulfill science criteria and original manuscript which has previously unpublished.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.
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An Analysis of EFL Teacher-Made Tests Rice Pesiwarissa; Karolis Anaktototy; Hendrik Jacob Maruanaya
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 2 No 1 (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.v2i1.5485

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Teacher-made tests became a common practice in school to assess the students’ mastery of the content knowledge and skills. In the development of the test, multiple-choice test form is frequently a preferred option among the teacher. This study examines the content knowledge, cognitive and authentic evidence of teacher-made multiple-choice tests in EFL learning context in Junior High school. The English midterm-test document for grade 7 as the source of data. The test consists of 25 multiple choice items. The analysis showed that test items functioned primarily at the content knowledge of linguistic competence (52%), discourse competence (24%), and interactional competence (24%). The cognitive functioning level is C1 (4%), C2 (32%), C3 (32%) and C4 (32%), while the authentic functioning level is 16%. However, there are 84% items that are considered less authentic with the result of the analysis showing the mean score of the raters is 2.69. Regarding the findings of this study, the teacher needs to develop the authentic tasks in the test.
Assessing The Interference of Mother Tongue Towards Students’ Spoken English Ability at SMPN 39 SBT Armayanti Rumalutur; Karolis Anaktototy; Petrus Jacob Pattiasina
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 2 No 1 (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.v2i1.5486

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This research was conducted through descriptive qualitative research with the aim of the study are to find out kinds of phonological interference in the spoken English by students at SMPN 39 SBT and to describe factors which affecting the phonological interference in the spoken English by students at SMPN 39 SBT. The study taken a place in SMPN 39 SBT which located in desa Mida, Kec. Pulau Gorom. The subject of this study were eleven students of second grade at SMPN 39 SBT which spoken Bahasa Gorom as their mother tongue. The data were collected by using video recording, field not and interview. The researcher uses the content analysis which focuses on analyzing kinds of phonological interference by Uriel Weinrich, and the factors which affecting the phonological interference Rod Ellis. The result shown that there are 4 kinds of phonological interference found in the students’ utterances. Those are; 1). Under-differentiation of Phonemes. 2). Over-differentiation of Phonemes. 3). Reinterpretation of Distinction. 4). Actual Phone Substitution. The factors which include internal and external factors found in this study. They are; a). Motivation. b). Language Learners’ Attitude. c). Learners’ Personality. d). Teacher’s Behavior. e). Learning Environment.
Students’ Attitude on Learning English At Junior High Schools in Aru District Mariana Seni; Jeny Lekatompessy
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 2 No 1 (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.v2i1.5488

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The focus of this research is the researcher wants to make a survey to investigate about student’s attitudes on Learning English. The survey has done in November 2020 to December 2020 at five junior high schools in Dobo, eight grades and the researcher also used questioner as the instrument to collect the data from the students. The questioner has divided into multiple choice to gain the information about students interest in learning English, frequency of study English in a week, read the material before class, never absent to study English, make the summaries, read English book, reread materials, submit assignment which is consist of 21 questions and the essay, it is gain about students’ like or dislike, important or not, challenges in learn English, the way to learn English with fun, attitude should be developed and suggestion for the English teacher which is consist of 5 questions. It was taken of ten students from each school. At the end of the research, the result showed that most of the students from five junior high schools in Dobo showed their positive attitude in learn English and the rest of them showed the negative attitude in learn it. It means that the students still have courage to learn English. So hopefully English should be used by students not only at school but it must be started from family, environment and school to improve their English skill.
Inquiry Learning Model at SMK Negeri 6 Masni District, West Papua Year of Study 2021/2022 Juni Ernawati Manjorang
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 2 No 1 (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.v2i1.5489

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This study aims to improve learning outcomes for class XI ATPH through the application of the Inquiry Learning Model in the productive subject of Vegetable Crops Agribusiness at SMK (Vocational Upper-Seconday School) Negeri 6 Masni District. Through the Inquiry Learning Model, students are expected to achieve the goal of improved learning outcomes of Productive Vegetable Crops Agribusiness. This research is a Classroom Action Research (CAR) which is carried out in a two-stage offline learning cycle. Each cycle consists of four stages, namely planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects in this study are 28 students from the class XI ATPH SMK Negeri 6 Masni. The success indicator in this study is: 75% of the students are actively involved in the learning process, an increase in learning outcomes is achieved during each cycle through the post-test, and 75% of the students are able to achieve the Minimum Completeness Criteria (KKM) determined by the school, which is 70.
Using Flashcard as A Media In Teaching Vocabulary For The Eighth Grade Students Of Junior High School Elsa Matruty; Stella Rose Que
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 2 No 1 (2021): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Kabupaten Kepulauan Aru

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v2i1.5490

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The problem of this study was the students’ vocabulary mastery was still low. This study aims to improve student's vocabulary by using Flash Card for the eighth-grade students of SMP Kristen 1 Dobo. One alternative to facilitating students' problems is by using Flashcards. Flashcards can be used as medium and visual aids that are interesting and helpful for the students and teacher during the teaching-learning process. Vocabulary is essential for students in learning English as a foreign language. Vocabulary is a fundamental and essential thing to know. The purpose of learning Vocabulary is to help the students to be able to communicate and help the students to reflect on their experience, show idea, feelings and also understand any kind of meaning. Common vocabulary will obstruct the students' speaking, listening, reading, or writing. Therefore, the students need to learn vocabulary before the four skills.

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