English Learning Achievement Research Articles

A Study of The Correlation Between Achievement Motivation, Self-Concept, Socioeconomic Status And English Learning Achievement of The Second Year Students of Smp Negeri 3 Bulukumba

This study was conducted to find out the students’ achievement motivation in learning English, to find out the students’ self-concept in learning English, to find out the students’ socioeconomic status, to find out the students’ English learning achievement. To analyze the correlation between students’ achievement motivation and English learning achievement, to analyze the correlation between students’ self-concept and English learning achievement and to analyze the students’ socioeconomic status and English learning achievement.This study employed correlational research. The technique of taking sample was random sampling. The population of this research was 90 students of the second year students of SMP Negeri 3 Bulukumba which belong to three classes. The sample of this research was 45 students. It took from 50% of population, 90 x 50/100 = 45 students. The research data were collected using questionnaires and test. The data were analyzed by using Likert scale and descriptive statistics through SPSS 17.0 version. The research result showed that the second year students of SMP Negeri 3 Bulukumba have high achievement motivation in learning English. This was proven by mean score of achievement motivation 81.57. It was classified into high achievement motivation categories ranges from 68 – 84 score. The students have high self-concept in learning English This was proven by mean score of self-concept 80.24. It was classified into high self-concept categories ranges from 68 – 84 score. The students have moderate socioeconomic status categories. This was proven by mean score of socioeconomic status 64.17. It was classified into moderate socioeconomic status categories ranges from 52 – 68 score. The students have good score in English learning achievement. This was proven by mean score of test 75.71. It was classified into good score in achievement categories ranges from 76 – 85 score. Based on the result of SPSS analysis about the correlation between achievement motivation and English learning achievement was positive and significant with r = 0.757 classified into strong category range from 0.60 – 0.799. The result of SPSS analysis about the correlation between self-concept and English learning achievement was positive and significant with r = 0.803 classified into very strong category range from 0.80 – 1.00. The result of SPSS analysis about the correlation between socioeconomic status and English learning achievement was positive and significant with r = 0.324 classified into low category range from 0.20 – 0.399.education

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEARNERS’ AUTONOMY AND ACHIEVEMENT IN LEARNING ENGLISH (A Descriptive Research at the Students of Islamic University of Indragiri UNISI, Tembilahan - Riau in the Academic Year of 2019/2020)

The purpose of this research was to find out whether is any relationship between learners’ autonomy and their achievement in learning English. The method used in this research was the descriptive quantitative research. The population of this research was the students of students of Islamic University Indragiri in the academic year of 2019/2020). The sample of this reaserch was 179 students at second semester that consist six classes. Therefore, this research used total sampling. In collecting the data, this research used written test as the research instrument to find out whether is any relationship between learners’ autonomy and their achievement in learning English at Islamic University Indragiri UNISI. The result of the research showed that every variable which was variable X (learners’ autonomy) and variable Y (learners’ achievement). Both of variable has a different score, variable X has total score 14326, and an average score 80.03 with the interpretation high category, meanwhile a variable Y has total score 13954.43 , and an average score 77.95 with the interpretation high category. Based on those findings, researchers analyzed the relationship between learners' autonomy and their achievement using the Pearson r formula. It was found out that there was a positive correlation between learners’ autonomy and their achievement in learning English. It was proved by the value of rxy of the correlation was greater than rtable. The value of rxy was 0.134 when the researchers consulted it to the rtable with df (degree of freedom) is N – nr = 179 - 2 = 177. We found that rtable had a value 0.1233 of 1% and 0.1467 of 5%. it could be seen obviously that the value of rxy is greater than the rtable. The hypothesis statement which reads the learners’ autonomy gave a useful contribution in achievement of learning English. Autonomy and achievement has correlation. The learners’ autonomy was enough to achievement in learning English become better.

Motivating English Language Learners and Teachers in Indonesia

Motivation has been long believed to be an essential contributor to students’ success in learning English. Many studies (e.g., Gbollie & Keamu, 2017; Wang, 2008; Zhang & Xiao, 2006) have been dedicated to investigating the relationship between motivation and success in learning English. While these studies have contributed to shedding light on the importance of motivation on students’ achievement in learning English, insufficient research has been conducted to address the concept of motivation itself, how the concept has evolved since the first time it was developed, and to what extent motivation affects both teachers and students’ performances at school. Owing to this fact, the present article seeks to discuss the notion and conceptualization of motivation by following several steps. First, the present paper took on arguments from prominent figures on the field of motivation to explore the essence of motivation and why it is essential for English as second or foreign language (ESL/EFL) learning. The conversation then built on the current theoretical framework of types and factors influencing student and teacher motivation. Following that, a plethora of discussions on the possible ways to increase student and teacher enthusiasm and motivation inside EFL classrooms were elaborated.

Students’ Perceptions Toward the Implementation of Quipper School as an E-Learning Platform in Teaching English

This article reports the students’ perceptions in implementing Quipper School as an e- learning platform in teaching English and to know the advantages and disadvantages of it. This study took two sample classes with the overall fifty-three students by using cluster sampling technique and focusing on the survey study method. Twenty questionnaires provided to identify the students’ perceptions about quipper school. A depth information appear to be as important to gain more information and continuous responses to explore the advantages and disadvantages of implementing quipper school that have been undertaken by interviewing the students. The findings revealed that the students are comfortable learning with technology and also prefer to use IT. More significantly, The advantages of quipper school keep interaction between teacher and student in and out of the classroom, students still get lesson or review the material even though the teacher is not present in the classroom, and enhances students’ learning experiences using new learning system. Besides, quipper school also has disadvantages when it is applied in learning process, such as unstable internet connections, limited facilities (computer) that support learning by using quipper school, and there was no speaking material which it could be implemented in quipper school. It can be noted today learning and teaching can benefit from using quipper school in teaching English, students still get a lesson even though the teacher is not present to provide direct instruction and students can improve their achievement in learning English by reviewing the material wherever and whenever they are.

The effectiveness of HOTS English module in English teaching and learning

Today’s curriculum is focused on Higher Order Thinking Skills to improve the quality of learning and the graduates. So that, today the teaching and learning materials and activities for the students are recommended to be implemented. This study is aimed to know the effectiveness of HOTS English module in the English teaching and learning process in MTs Al Falaah Pandak. This is a quasi-experimental study which is implemented pre-test and post-test group design. To collect the data, the researcher used test as the instrument. The data then analyzed used t-test. The result of the study shows that HOTS English module is effective in improving the seventh-grade students’ achievement in learning English in MTs Al Falaah Pandak. The result of two tailed t-test from the data analysis is 0.000. It is smaller than 0.05 which means that Ho is denied. So, it can be concluded that there is significance of the students’ achievement before and after applying HOTS English module in learning English.

The Effect Of The Ability In Mastering Dialogue Towards Student’s English Learning Achievement At SMK Negeri 1 Rawamerta Karawang

The effect of the ability in mastering dialogue, to know and explain the effect of the ability in mastering dialogue on English learning achievement, to know and explain the effect of ability on English learning achievement and to know and explain the effect of the ability in mastering dialogue on learning achievement English through motivation.
 The research method used is survey method. Population in this research is all students of class X of first semester of SMK Negeri 1 Rawamerta, Karawang. The sampling technique used is cluster random sampling, the sample is taken randomly according to the class that has been formed. So, the sample in this study as many as 18 people from the total population of 192 people. The research instrument consists of three types of tests, namely the questionnaire of the ability in mastering dialogue , English achievement test with the subject of the circle. Analysis of statistical data to test the hypothesis in this study using Path Analysis (Path Analysis). Statistic test is used t test.
 The results showed: (1) direct effect of the ability in mastering dialogue (2) direct effect of the ability in mastering dialogue on English learning achievement, (3) direct effect of the ability in mastering dialogue to English learning achievement and (4) indirect effect of lateral thinking ability toward English learning achievement through creative thinking ability.
 Keywords: The ability in mastering dialogue, English learning achievement

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDENTS' SELF-EFFICACY IN LEARNING ENGLISH AND THEIR ENGLISH LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT AT THE TENTH GRADE OF SMAN 04 SOUTH TAMBUN IN 2019/2020 ACADEMIC YEAR

The objective of this study was to find out the relation between students' self-efficacy belief in learning English and their English learning achievement of the tenth grade students of SMAN 4 South Tambun in 2019/2020 academic year. This study used correlational study between two variables which was included in quantitative research. In this study, the writer took one class of tenth grade students which consist of 36 students as the sample. The writer found the correlation coefficient (r) result between students' self-efficacy in learning English and their English learning achievement which was 0,628. Afterward, the writer compared r result to the interpretation of correlation table and showed there was positive correlation. Thus, It proves that self-efficacy belief encourages and helps students to improve their skills and self-confidence, and finally achieve better learning outcomes.
 Keywords: Self-Efficacy, Learning, Learning Achievement, English Learning Achievement.

THE EFFECT OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY TOWARD ENGLISH LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT OF NURSING STUDENTS

This research is a descriptive correlative study. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect and relationship of English extracurricular activities (English Club) on the English learning achievement of nursing students. This research took place at the Academy of Nursing Kesdam Iskandar Muda Banda Aceh. The population in this study were all students of the Academy of Nursing Kesdam Iskandar Muda Banda Aceh. The samples are students of 2018/2019 who take part in English extracurricular activities as many as 50 students. Data collection methods in this study are the documentation and the questionnaire. Documentation is used to obtain data about the names and number of students who become research respondents. The questionnaire was used to find out students' opinions about English extracurricular activities. The data was analysed in term of percentage by using statistic descriptive SPSS 16.0 and Ms Excel 2013. The results of this study are the researchers found that the average value of students' perceptions reached 82.3% which means students strongly agree with the existence of English language extracurricular activities to support the improvement of their English learning achievement. The data is strengthened by the results of documentation of students' English grades. From the results of the analysis showed that English extracurricular activities proved to have an effect on students' English learning achievement.

THE STUDENTS' LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT AFTER AND WITHOUT STUDYING ENGLISH IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The Critical Period Hypothesis by Lenneberg (1976) states that ages 2 to 12 are ideal ages for achieving foreign language skills such as a native speaker. Based on this hypothesis, the perfect time for children to learn English as a foreign language is in elementary school. Meanwhile, Indonesian government policy through the 2013 curriculum does not require children in primary schools to learn English. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the English learning achievement of students between those who studied and those who did not study English in elementary school. This research is important to be conducted since it can be a reference for the Indonesian government in developing English language teaching and learning policy in elementary schools. The sample of this research consisted of two groups selected through a purposive sampling technique. They were the groupS of students who studied and who did not study English in elementary school. Data were grouped, presented, and then compared. The results showed that students who studied English in elementary school had better English learning achievement than students who did not study English in elementary school. It is recommended for further related researches to consider many factors those can be influencing the students' English learning achievements such as the English teaching and learning method used by the educators in high school and university, attitudinal factor, and the learning environment.

The Effect of Online Learning on Students’ English Learning Achievement

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought big changes in teaching and learning activities in the country. Learning activities have changed from face-toface to online teaching and learning. Studying online changes the learningexperience for many students. Rather than sitting in school and taking notes, students are taking advantage of online classes and other forms of online learning. Materials and Methods: Survey and interview. Interviews were conducted with the homeroom teacher. Survey of student scores in the semester before the Covid-19 pandemic and during the pandemic. Results: Based on the results obtained, on-line learning has little effect on learning achievement. Online learning has several advantages and disadvantages over learning face-toface. Online learning offers a potentially better alternative if it is adapted to the situation and conditions of the students.

Prestasi Belajar Bahasa Inggris Mahasiswa yang Belajar dan yang Tidak Bahasa Inggris di Sekolah Dasar

This study is based on the Cryptical Period Hypothesis by Lenneberg (1976) which states that ages 2 to 12 are ideal for achieving language skills like native speakers of a foreign language. Based on this hypothesis, the most appropriate time for Indonesian children to learn English as a foreign language is in elementary school. However, government policy through the 2013 curriculum no longer requires children in elementary school to learn English. Therefore, this study aims to compare the learning achievement of students between those who study and those who do not learn English in primary schools. This research is very important to be carried out for consideration by the government in determining policies related to learning English in elementary schools. This research is a comparative descriptive study. The sample consisted of two groups that were selected through purposive sampling technique, namely those who studied and did not learn English in primary schools and did not attend previous English courses. Data are grouped, as a percentage, and then compared. The results showed that students who studied English in primary schools had better English learning achievement than students who did not learn English in primary schools.

Research on the relations among Achievement Goal Setting, Self-efficacy and English Learning Achievement of Engineering Graduate Students: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Research on the relations among Achievement Goal Setting, Self-efficacy and English Learning Achievement of Engineering Graduate Students: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

The Influence Of Graphic Organizers, Language Aptitude And Attitude Towardsstudents'english Learning Achievement


 As one of the tools that can be applied in teaching and learning process, a graphic organizer is the most effective strategy that recommended by researchers not only in improving students’ English necessary skills but also in reducing students’ negative attitude on learning English. This study was conducted to find out the positive and significant influence of graphic organizer as the delivery strategy towards the students’ reading ability as well as to figure out the positive and meaningful interaction between graphic organizers, language aptitude and students’ attitude towards students’ English learning achievement. Quasi-experiment with a nonequivalent control group design was applied by involving 160 students as the subject of the study. The results showed that there was a positive and significant effect among Graphic Organizers and language aptitude as the main effect, and there were significant interaction effects among them in improving students’ reading ability.

Incorporating oral language assessment into MTSS/RTI frameworks: The potential of personal narrative assessment

ABSTRACT In Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) models, the reading achievement of English Learners (ELs) is assessed multiple times during the school year to monitor students’ progress toward meeting grade-level reading standards. Most MTSS/RTI frameworks do not include a comparable system for assessing oral language development. The English Learner Oral Narrative Scale (ELONS) was developed as an informal, criterion-referenced instrument to assess the personal narrative skills of ELs (i.e., skills in recounting personal experiences). The ELONS was piloted with 28 third grade ELs in a transitional bilingual education program to describe participants’ personal narrative skills and to explore relationships between narrative skills and reading achievement. Mean scores were at the Advanced level for English global narrative proficiency and vocabulary, grammar, and fluency; mean ratings for oral comprehension and pronunciation were at the Advanced High level. Twelve of 28 ELs produced Spanish narratives of sufficient length to score. Mean global and subskill scores were at the Advanced level except for fluency (Intermediate level). ELONS global proficiency scores showed moderate correlations to state assessments of English language proficiency and English reading. Implications for oral language assessment in MTSS/RTI frameworks and future research directions are discussed.

PENGARUH PERSEPSI ATAS LINGKUNGAN SEKOLAH DAN KEDISIPLINAN TERHADAP PRESTASI BELAJAR BAHASA INGGRIS

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of perceptions of school environment and discipline jointly towards English learning achievement, the effect of perceptions of school environment towards English learning achievement, the effect of discipline towards English learning achievement at Private Vocational High Schools in Kabupaten Tangerang. The research method used in this study is the survey method. Sample of 47 students was selected randomly from all private vocational students in Kabupaten Tangerang. Based on data analysis, it can be concluded that: 1) The results of the first hypothesis testing concluded that there was a significant effect of perception of school environment and discipline jointly towards English learning achievement at private vocational high schools in Kabupaten Tangerang. This is proved by the value of sig. 0,000 <0.05 and Fh = 35,702. 2) The results of the second hypothesis testing concluded that there was a significant effect of perceptions of school environment towards English learning achievement at private vocational high school in Kabupaten Tangerang. This is proved by the value of Sig. 0,000 <0.05 and th = 5,750. 3) The results of the third hypothesis testing concluded there was a significant effect of discipline towards English learning achievement at private vocational high schools in Kabupaten Tangerang. This is proved by the value of Sig. 0,000 <0.05 and th = 4,901.

Exploring the Relationship Between Foreign Language Anxiety, Gender, Years of Learning English and Learners’ Oral English Achievement Amongst Chinese College Students

English serves as a bridge of communication for the people from all over the world as it plays an increasingly crucial role in the process of globalization. In accordance with English curriculum standards issued by the Ministry of Education in 2011, the ultimate goal of English language discipline is to communicate. But over these years, China’s English education has been difficult to get out of the dilemma of “Dumb English”. When facing the real oral communication situations, students are still too nervous to speak with a great deal of fluency and accuracy. Therefore, the present study aims to explore the relationship between English language anxiety, gender, years of English learning and final oral English achievement by inviting 41 English major freshmen of foreign language departments of Nanchang Business College. For this purpose, this study adopts a reliable Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale developed by Horwitz and Cope (1986) to measure students’ anxiety. The results reveal that anxiety levels between males and females are similar; there is also no significant difference among years of learning English; however, a significantly negative correlation between college students’ foreign language anxiety and their oral English learning achievement was found.

THE ROLE OF PARENTAL ATTENTION AND LEARNING MOTIVATION IN INCREASING STUDENTS’ ENGLISH LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of parents' attention on learning achievement in English, the effect of learning motivation on learning achievement in English and to determine the effect of parents' attention and motivation to learn on learning achievement in English simultaneously. The research method used was a survey. The sample size was 52 students; with the sampling technique used was random sampling. Hypothesis testing uses 2-way ANOVA test. The results showed that there was a significant influence of parents' attention and motivation to learn together on students' English learning achievement at MTsN 6 East Jakarta, as evidenced by the value of Sig = 0,000 < 0.05 and F count = 26.255. There was a significant influence of parents’ attention on students' English learning achievement at MTsN 6 East Jakarta, as evidenced by the value of Sig = 0.001 < 0.05 and t arithmetic = 3.380. There was a significant influence of learning motivation on students' English learning achievement in MTsN 6 East Jakarta, as evidenced by the value of Sig = 0.004 < 0.05. Parental attention and learning motivation had a significant effect on learning achievement.

The Effects of Parents' Attention and Learning Discipline on the English Learning Achievement in Junior High Schools

This research aimed to desribe the effects of parents’ attention and learning discipline on the English learning achievement and the correlation between parents’ attention and learning discipline and the English learning achievement at grade 9th in Junior High School. This research was an expost facto research. The population was 2.716 students. A sample of 337 students was established using the proportional stratified random sampling technique. The techniques of data collection were the questionnaries and the document of students’ English learning achievement in the even of year 8 in 2012/2013. The instrument valididty was assessed in terms of the content validity using Factor Analysis. The reliabilty of the instrument was assessed using Cronbach Alpha. The data were analyzed using the Multiple Regression and partial correlation analysis. Multiple Regression test results show that parents’ attention and learning discipline simultaneously affect the English learning achivement with the value of F = 43.311 and p ≤ 0.05. Adjusted R² value = 0.197 means that the variant of the English learning achivement variable could be predicted by parents’ attention and learning discipline 19.7%. Meanwhile, according to the partial correlation analysis, parents’ attention correlates with English learning achievement (r = 0.385 and p ≤ 0.05). Learning discipline correlates with the English learning achievement (r = 0.182 and p ≤ 0.05). Keywords: parents’ attention, learning discipline, and English learning achievement.

How to Make Use of Animation to Improve Primary School Students' English Achievement?

One of the innovations in English Language Teaching is the use of moving images. This research aims to investigate how animation contribute to the students' achievement in their English class. A classroom action research was applied with 39 first grade students involved. Observation sheet, test and documentations were used to collect the data. Three components (reduction activity, data presentation and interpretation) were used to analyse the collected data. The results indicate that the use of animation can significantly enhance lower class of primary school students’ achievements in learning English. This can be measured through their average score improvement. This result suggests teachers use moving images in order to assist students’ progress in learning English. This study implies that teachers should equip themselves with a skill to create fun classroom activities through animation.
 HIGHIGHTS:
 
 The application of moving picture media in classroom activities can significantly improve students’ competence and achievement in learning English for first grade of second semester in Primary School.
 Teachers' digital literacy need to be heightened through their active contribution in workshop or other teacher professional development activities. This helps them to build their creativity to make more modification and development of animation.
 

고등학생들의 해외 어학 연수 프로그램 참여가 영어 학습 성취도와 영어 학습 지속에 미치는 영향

The purpose of the present study is to examine the influence of Korean high school students’ experience of English study-abroad programs on their English learning achievement and the continuation of their English learning. Survey questionnaires were distributed in June, 2019 to a total of 208 Korean high school students in 2 high schools and were collected. Multiple regression was used for data analysis. Results show that the students’ experience of the English study-abroad program does not have a statistically significant relationship with their English learning achievement. But the student experience has a statistically significant relationship with their continuation of English learning, accounting for students’ daily English study hour and English learning motivation.