Journal of Research Education and English Teaching

Improving Students’ Ability In Writing Recount Text Through Contextual Teaching And Learning (Ctl) Approach At The Second Grade Student Of SMA DHI MAPILLI

Aymu Alamia Haidir — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

This research aimed to find out improvement the students’ ability in wiriting recount text through contextual teaching and learning (CTL) approach at the second grade student of XI Social Science 1 of SMA DHI MAPILLI in academic year of 2018/2019. The mean scores in cycle II is greater than the mean score of test in cycle I (75.83>64.13). the implementation of Contextual Rteachinghat there were six meetings for two cycles. This classroom action research was done at the second grade student of SMA DHI MAPILLI. The subject of this research was XI Socisl Science 1 class in academic year of 2018/2019 by using contextual teaching and learning (CTL) approach. It consisted of 30 students. The implementiation of this research was giving the improvement for the result of the students’ ability in writing recount text through contextual teaching and learning (CTL) approach and the teacher activities in teaching and learning process. The mean scores of writing recount text in the first cycle was 64.13, and after revision in the second cycle, the mean scores became 75.83. the improvement of students’ ability to write recount text through Contextual Teaching and learning (CTL) approach is presenting recount text material at XI Social Science 1 class of SMA DHI MAPILLI. Improves the students’ ability significantly. The mean scores in cycle II is greater than the mean score of test in cycle I (75.83>64.13). the implementation of Contextual Rteaching and Learning (CTL) approach can make the students more active and enthusiast in learning process

The Effectiveness Of English Songs In Improving Students’ Listening Skill At The Ten Grade Students Of SMAN 2 Majene

Masrawati — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

This research is to see the effect of popular songs in improving students’ listening skill. The sample was 14 of the seventh year students of SMA N 2 Majene. The sample class is ten grade. The effect of popular songs can be seen from students’ listening scores test. The writer used a quantitative method design as the research methodology with a purposive sampling technique. The research instrument was listening cloze test. This study analysed the use of songs to help improve vocabulary mastery in listening class. The major concern was about the description of song’s implementation in the classroom and the extent to which the use of songs could help the students improve their vocabulary mastery in listening class. From the result it was obtained that the score of students increased. From the class pre-test treatment that consist of 14 students have been happen change score in the post-test treatment there were 15% classified excellence, 30% of students classified above of good, 35% classified that good, and the under category 20% of them. There is a change that happen to the students after applied this method. From the percentage degree significant change happen on post-test treatment given a positive effect. The last, this study is expected to bring contribution as the alternative technique to enhance teaching vocabulary in listening class as well as to develop teacher’s creativity to make it work.

Improving The Student’s Pronunciation Skill Trough Choral Drill Technicqu And Shadow Practice

Ade Irma — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

This is a mini research. The study of the research is about the effectiveness of using choral drill method and shadow as a medium to improving students pronunciation . the background of the study is the difficulties in learning pronunciation. This study is aimed at responding the following question : (1) how is the implementation of choral drill to improve pronunciation? (2) how is the effectiveness of choral drill method and shadow practice in learning pronunciation?. The population of this research are science major of the first grade Islamic High School One Majene who consist of 30 students. This is a small research. The method of data collection is test. There are two test; pre and post test which both are in the form of reading aloud test while practicing choral drill method. intended to find out how pronunciation instruction was handled in the language classroom with Islamic High School students and also understand if pronunciation instruction had an impact on students' confidence when using English. In order to do this, a qualitative case study was carried out with learners of Class observation, a written text, and semi-structured interviews comprised the data collection instruments. The findings showed that not only teacher pronunciation instruction is necessary when learning English as a foreign language but that a lot of student practice is key to developing and enhancing learners' pronunciation as well. The aim of this research is to solve the English pronunciation problem. Besides, this research is also to know the effectiveness of using choral drill technique in teaching pronunciation. The research is conducted at Islamic High School One Majene. Data needed is obtain from direct and indirect observation and collaboration. In the direct observation, the data is from field observation. In the indirect one, the data is from the test result. Meanwhile in collaboration, the collaborator informs teaching and learning process through choral drill technique . Based on the data collected it is found that some students are active in pronunciation practice through choral drill technique and shadow practice. Further, the students have more desire and motivation to improve their pronunciation skill.

The Influence of Age And Technology on The Absorption of Students In Acquiring Language (English Language)

Munira — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

This study, entitled The Influence of Age and Technology on Students’ Language Acquisition Absorption, examines how age factors and the use of technology contribute to improving students’ absorptive capacity in language learning. The primary focus of this research is to analyze the extent to which learning technology and age differences influence students’ ability to understand, retain, and effectively use linguistic information. The objective of the study is to determine the impact of these two variables on students’ absorptive capacity, particularly in the context of language learning, which involves cognitive, affective, and interactive processes simultaneously. This research employed a qualitative approach using descriptive qualitative data analysis techniques. This method was chosen to describe the real conditions occurring in the field based on observed learning phenomena. Data were collected through observations of the learning process, students’ interactions with technological media, and their responses in understanding language materials. The analysis was conducted by interpreting patterns of learning behavior, levels of student engagement, and the ease of access to information provided by learning technologies. The findings reveal that the use of technology in the learning process has a more significant influence on students’ absorptive capacity compared to learning without technological support. Technology enables students to access materials before class, review content anytime, and understand concepts through more engaging visual and interactive media. In addition, age is also an important factor; younger learners tend to have higher absorptive capacity due to greater cognitive plasticity. Therefore, the integration of technology and an understanding of age-related learning characteristics are strategic factors in enhancing the effectiveness of language learning

The Impact of Real Find Object Game To Enrich Students’ Vocabulary Mastery

Virna Kris Angelina — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

This research is motivated by the low vocabulary mastery of students at SMP Negeri 2 Tobadak which is caused by the lack of student learning motivation in enriching new vocabulary in English. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the use of Real Find Object Game can improve the English vocabulary mastery of eighth grade students and how it impacts students' learning motivation after learning using Real Find Object Game. This study used a quantitative approach with a quasi- experimental design involving two classes, namely the experimental class VIII A and the control class VIII B. The population consisted of all students of SMP Negeri 2 Tobadak, with a sample of 32 students selected using random sampling techniques. Data collection instruments used tests, including: pre-test and post-test to measure the increase in students' vocabulary mastery and questionnaires to obtain information about students' motivation. Data were analyzed using SPSS. The results of this study showed that it was successful in improving students' vocabulary mastery as seen from the average post-test score of the experimental class, which was 87.19, higher than the average pre-test score, which was 41.25. The results of the paired sample t-test showed a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.000 <0.05, which indicated that H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted. In addition, students' intrinsic and extrinsic motivation increased higher after using Real Find Object Game. Object Game with an overall sub-indicator score: intrinsic motivation 86.25% (very high), extrinsic 85% (very high). Therefore, it can be concluded that the use of the Real Find Object Game application in learning English vocabulary, especially nouns, is effective in enriching students' vocabulary mastery. From this study, English teachers can adopt this game-based learning method as an alternative to overcome the problem of lack of student motivation.