Getsempena English Education Journal

DEVELOPINNG A POP-UP BOOK AS MEDIA FOR TEACHING ENGLISH NUMBERS TO KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:07:49 +0700

Procurement of teaching media to teach language is one of the teaching strategies to improve student's language skills, especially vocabulary knowledge. Students will be more engaged in learning if the media is adjusted to their needs. This research is development research. The purpose of this research was to develop a pop-up book of English numbers as teaching media for kindergarten students in Zonakata Kindergarten School. The writer used three phases of the ADDIE concept which are Analyze, Design, and Develop phases to develop the product in this research. The Analysis phase was done by interviewing with the teachers of Zonakata Kindergarten School to discover the teachers’ and students’ needs for developing the product and analyzed by using thematic analysis. The design phase was done by designing the content of the pop-up book based on the results of the analysis phase. The book consists of numbers from 1 to 10 with attractive pictures and pop-up techniques on it. The development phase was done by using the Canva application to design the content of the books and checked it towards the assessment rubric to create a better product. Based on the result of validation, the product has met the criteria to be used as teaching media by the teacher. By using this research product, the students attract to learn and easier to acquire English numbers.

APPLICATION OF THE INSIDE OUTSIDE CIRCLE COOPERATIVE LEARNING MODEL TO THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM M ATERIAL OF SMP NEGERI 13 BANDA ACEH STUDENTS

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 23:17:44 +0700

The purpose of this study is to determine the Implementation of the Inside Outside Circle Cooperative Learning Model on Pythagorean Theorem Material for Students of SMP Negeri 13 Banda Aceh. The method used in this study is a quasi-experimental research method. The research design used was one group pre test-post test design. This research was conducted at SMP Negeri 13 Banda Aceh and was carried out on December 11, 2023 in class VIII in the odd semester of the 2022/2023 academic year. The population in this study was all 31 students of Class VIII SMP Negeri 13 Banda Aceh. While the sample is class VIII-5 consisting of 31 students. Most students obtained grades greater than or equal to KKM scores, with an average score of 87.56. From the analysis of the t test, it was calculated that it was 3.82 greater than the table t. This shows that the Inside Outside Circle model affects the learning outcomes of Pythagorean Theorem material for grade VIII students of SMPN 13 Banda Aceh. The implementation of the Inside Outside Circle Cooperative Learning Model on the Pythagorean Theorem material grade VIII SMPN 13 Banda Aceh achieved maximum learning completeness. This model is very good to be applied to the teaching and learning process, because it can stimulate students to concentrate on the material being studied

THE CHALLENGES FACED BY EFL PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS DURING ASISTENSI MENGAJAR PROGRAM

Leony Wiediantin, Novita Triana, Eka Puteri Elyani — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:24:06 +0700

The path to be an educator can be filled with difficulties, particularly for pre-service teachers enrolled in programs such as Asistensi Mengajar. The Asistensi Mengajar program, as a first step toward a teaching career, is critical in preparing undergraduate students from the Faculty of Teaching and Training for the demands and rigors of the educational landscape. This journey, however, is not without its challenges. Additionally, comprehensive studies investigating the challenges encountered by EFL pre-service teachers during the program are limited, considering the relatively new modifications implemented within the segment of the curriculum. These changes reflect broader trends in teacher education, which place a greater emphasis on practical experience, mentorship, and classroom management skills development. The result shows that there are four major area of the problems: 1) writing lesson plan 2) classroom management 3) preparedness and anxiety 4) positive working relationship with mentor teachers and peers. These challenges developed since they did not have much experience and teaching time as they were beginners. The results highlight the need for continual support, mentorship, and training to address these challenges and better prepare for the demands of the teaching profession. Additionally, to guarantee the comprehensive development of teaching abilities and competencies, a more comprehensive provisioning phase is required. Educational institutions and stakeholders should work to establish a supportive learning environment that fosters the growth and development of future educators.

ANALYSIS OF TEACHER'S POLITENESS INTERACTION WITH STUDENTS IN ENGLISH TEACHING

Winda Sari, Sholihatul Hamidah Daulay — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The goal of this study is to clarify various forms of speech politeness in the conversation of teachers and students working together to learn English in an elementary school in the city of Medan. Utilizing a qualitative approach, this investigation. Data collection methods include observational methods, transcription techniques, and various methods for taking notes. The aim is to determine the purpose of the principle of politeness in language selection learning exercises and how to speak politely between instructors and pupils. The findings of this study show that using courtesy in influences the language and the feelings of the teacher’s nine maxims from the ten maxims that teachers in linguistic etiquette, specifically: 1) Opinion Maxim Reticence, 2) Agreement Maxim3) Maxim of Sympathy, 4) Maxim of Generosity, 5) Maxim of Approval, 6) Maxim of Obligation S towards O, 7) Maxim of Wisdom 8) Maxim of Humility, 9) Maxim of Feeling Toughness. In conclusion, polite communication between teachers and Students frequently speak Indonesian instead of English. Here is the teacher's attention in teaching in class with polite language.