Approach In English Learning Research Articles

Tiktok’s effect on english vocabulary learning: an empirical study of English major curriculum

TikTok is a famous social networking site in Vietnam and throughout the world. Although several research on social media platforms has been undertaken for educational objectives, there are currently very few studies on TikTok. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of TikTok on vocabulary learning of English Major students at Thu Dau Mot University, Vietnam as well as the attitudes of students and teachers about TikTok in learning vocabulary and developing other language abilities. The study involved 122 participants, and data were gathered using questionnaires, controlled experiments, tests (pre- and post-test), and organized interviews with students and teachers. The results suggest that survey participants thought TikTok was a good tool for learning English. It was also discovered that using videos on the TikTok platform as an English learning approach improved students' capacity to retain English vocabulary. This study aims to give insights into the possibilities of utilizing TikTok as a tool for learning English vocabulary as well as developing other language abilities.

Monocentric Concepts in Phonetic Errors of ‘Bimanese’ EFL Learners

The open debate between monocentric and plurecentric concepts on pronunciation makes this research carried out. Monocentric is the concept which tends to emphasize an English learning approach for non-native speakers based on standard English or anglo-american style and believes in the existence of error sounds, while plurecentric considers the errorneous as the variety of English instead of error sounds. However, the researcher only tried to investigate the error, which sounded particularly phonetic, by taking 10 Bimanese college students. 50 words were given to the participants, and the record test was used during the pronunciation test. This test became the data to answer what phonetic errors were produced by Bimanese EFL learners using error analysis in the form of qualitative method and descriptive analysis. The communication problems that were caused by phonetic errors were identified as well becoming the second research question to be answered. This was done considering the relationship between intelligibility and pronunciation. The communication processes of two Bimanese Youtubers with foreigners were investigated for understanding the phenomenon of intelligibility and pronunciation using observation tests on four video vlogs. The findings showed that vowels were the most deviated errors produced by Bimanese. The deviation that occurred was barely caused by fossilization and mother tongue interference; the illiteracy of the participants in the pronunciation and the inconsistency of English sound systems took the most. Eventually, the researcher discovered misunderstandings and a lack of confidence that were caused by phonetic errors in the communication process.

The Implementation of The Merdeka Curriculum in English Subject at A Vocational High School in Indonesia

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in English subject at one of the vocational high schools in Sidoarjo as the Centre of Excellence of Vocational High School (SMK PK). The study used the descriptive-qualitative method as the research design, and the data were obtained through observations and semi-structured interviews. The subject of this study was an English teacher for 11th graders, and the data sampling used was purposive random sampling in the 11th-grade class. The present study focused on the following six areas regarding the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum: 1) the implementation of the teaching module, 2) the teaching and learning process, 3) the use of learning materials, 4) the use of learning media, 5) the implementation of assessment and evaluation, and 6) the opportunities and obstacles. The study results found that the Merdeka Curriculum at one of the vocational high schools has been widely implemented. However, obstacles arise related to perceptions changing from teacher-centered learning to student-centered learning. All approaches taken in the teaching and learning process of English learning have resulted in a student-centered approach, which is also consistent with the Pancasila Student Profile outcomes. The integration of Pancasila Student Profile orientation and student-centered approach in English learning is intended to produce generations that are self-sufficient, capable of critical, creative, and innovative thinking, quickly sociable, and capable of communicating and collaborating. In addition, the principle of freedom that is upheld in this Merdeka curriculum has been able to encourage students and teachers to maximize teaching and learning processes that are more meaningful.

Exploring The Need for a Bilingual Approach in English Learning in an Indonesian EFL Tertiary Setting

This study scrutinizes learners’ perception of the bilingual (Indonesian-English) approach in an English language classroom at an Indonesian EFL tertiary setting. In particular, this study examines learners’ attitudes and beliefs about first language (L1) use in the second language (L2) classroom and the functions or purposes of L1 use in the English classroom. This study employed a survey design. One hundred and ten university learners enrolled in English major (n=110) participated in this study. The data were collected through a questionnaire adopted from Hall and Cook (2013) and analyzed statistically. The result of this study revealed that the bilingual approach (L1-L2 use) was more favorable as perceived by Indonesian EFL learners, and the use of L1 in the L2 classroom in various degrees of context or purposes was preferred. This study also showed the need for a gradual shift from L1 to L2 use along with learners’ English proficiency progress. The theoretical and practical implications of this study are discussed.
 Keywords: L1 use, L2 use, bilingual, monolingual

Enhancing English-Speaking Skills for Food and Beverage Services for Tourism Students Through A Collaborative Learning

The collaborative learning approach has been widely used to improve the quality of learning in a variety of courses. This present study used the collaborative approach in English learning for the specific purpose of restaurant services. The research used a mixed-method. The research data were obtained from the result of pre-and post-performance tests, participant observation notes, and unstructured interview notes. There were 35 students involved as the sample and informants. The quantitative data obtained were calculated by using a t-test and the qualitative data obtained were analyzed using content analysis. The significance value (2-tailed) of the implementation of the pre-test and post-test was 0.000 (p < 0.05). Thus, the results of the pre-and post-test experienced a significant change. The students showed positive feedback toward the collaborative approach applied. Based on the findings, collaborative learning could enhance both students’ English-speaking skills and job-related skills.

THE INFLUENCE COLLABORATIVE DRILL OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION APPROACH FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING

<p>This study applies quantitative research with experimental of nonequivalent control group design. It is aimed to investigate the willingness’ of language study through collaborative drill of intercultural communication approach in english language study at Universitas Islam Jakarta. The researcher used the collaboratie drill of intercultural communication approach which applied pre-test, treatment and post-test to see the effectiveness of its approach in language learning particularly in English study. The study found that there is significant effect in students’ language learning at Islamic University of Jakarta 73,4% or 0,734. Moreover, in coofficient determination was found that Y variation is caused by X from the table can be read in square value (R2) of 0.539. The value of the S(0.555 squared) = 0.539 or 53.9,%. It means that the variation occurring in English learning process is 53.9% due to the collaborative drill of intercultural communication approach and the remaining was 46.1% (100% - 30.8%)it is used by other variables were not discussed in this study. In other words the magnitude of effectiveness of collaborative drill of intercultural communication approach in English learning was 53,9%. In addition, R-test with ro result was 0.734, then the result is bigger than rt significant level 5% that was 0,161 and 1% that was 0,207. Thus it can be seen that ro> rt either at a significant level of 5% or 1%. It can be cconcluded that Ha was accepted and HO was rejected, the meaning it is suspected that there is significance influence in language study through drill collaborative of intercultural communication approach for undergraduate student</p>

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EXTENSIVE READING AND EXTENSIVE LISTENING IN XREADING AS ENGLISH LEARNING APPROACH

This research is based on the implementation of ER and EL in Xreading as the 1st semester students’ English learning approach. The population of this research is students of English Education, Universitas Bandar Lampung. This research aimed to know how the principles of extensive reading and extensive listening implemented in ER and EL process through Xreading website and what students' perceptions of the implementation of ER and EL in Xreading as the 1st semester students’ English learning approach. The instruments of this research were observation, interview and TOEL test. Then, the data were analyzed by coding compression. The result showed that most of the ER principles had been implemented well in the implementation of ER in Xreading. On the other side, the implementation of EL in Xreading, only several principles of EL have been implemented. Thus, the implementation of the ER process in Xreading was more dominated than the EL process. Even though EL also helped students to learn the pronunciation of words. But, the students did not implement principles of EL optimally. Consequently, ER in Xreading was suitable for the 1st semester students’ English learning approach, but EL in Xreading was not suitable for the 1st semester students’ English learning approach. During the ER and EL process in Xreading, students preferred reading to listening to the material.

A Practical Exploration of Constructive English Learning Platform Informatization Based on RBF Algorithm

The constructive English learning approach provides better technical support and learning concepts for English learners. This paper firstly introduces the theoretical basis of constructive English learning and the status of domestic and international research and analyzes the advantages over the traditional English learning approach. This paper also analyzes the RBF neural network model, especially the locally adjusted RBF algorithm, and considers the training model and construction method of the RBF neural network to simulate the learning pattern of good learners of English in grades 4 and 6 to better realize the effect of the English learning platform and allow the English learning platform to play a supportive role in the learning process of students, and through the evaluation of the design, we can better improve the software design, which can be improved by evaluating the design. In the subsequent research, we should add a more user-friendly interface design, use larger model samples to train the model to make it more universal in accuracy and ensure good stability in operation, and integrate multiple algorithms to improve the training algorithm of RBF neural network to obtain a more general algorithm model. The rich teaching methods can cultivate students’ independent inquiry ability, and the construction of this English learning platform can help improve students’ ability to use information technology. By making students become the main subject of teaching and learning, we can stimulate students’ enthusiasm and a good awareness of English learning. Using the radial basis function (RBF) algorithm and the constructive pod language teaching method, this English learning platform is a good and positive aid for students to learn English, and as a better English education tool, it has certain research value and positive significance for the study of English teaching.

Research on blended teaching of English interpretation in vocational colleges under the background of informatization

With the development of educational informationization, the traditional English teaching model is faced with severe challenges in cultivating students' English communicative ability. In developing educational system, the traditional English teaching model has serious obstacles in developing the communication skills of pupils. The present paper analyses the current situation of English learning in vocational colleges for exploring the intent and application of the Blended English learning approach, to combine traditional classroom learning with online teaching, and to improve the quality of English learning in vocational colleges effectively. The way individuals get information has dramatically changed with the advent of the information era. It also has the wave of higher education information, with the continuously innovative methods of teaching and teaching content. Recently, researchers are concerned about the integration of information technology organically into education system for supporting learning experiences and for encouraging the refinement of new abilities. It is the need of the day to be focused on the education technology. The undertaken study aims at elaborating the significance of Blended teaching English in the present era. There are currently only a few courses using the blended teaching approach. With the continual update of teaching concepts and the latest technology, the focus of forthcoming research is expected to be on the individual development of the blended teaching mode.

Incorporation of a game-based approach into the EFL online classrooms: students' perceptions

ABSTRACT This study functioned as a digital literacy technique that aided in raising students' motivation and classroom dynamics in reviewing writing structure, terminologies, and related knowledge. This study investigated the effects of integrating questioning strategies with the game-based student response system (GSRS), Kahoot!, into English literature courses. Specifically, this study explored students' perception of Kahoot! on raising engagement and classroom dynamics while reviewing writing structure, terminologies, and knowledge in the EFL online classrooms. This research is based on the premise of intrinsic motivation and game flow. A total of 276 undergraduate learners were observed in the study, including 233 (154 female and 79 male) surveyed from two English language classrooms. Data that emerged within the EFL context shed light on how and when Kahoot! positively influences students' learning experiences, including boosting students' enthusiasm, encouraging inquisitiveness and contribution in identifying knowledge gaps, and understanding the subject matter. The study utilized a t-test and one-way ANOVA, which revealed that students have positive attitudes toward a game-based approach in English learning, suggesting that educational competitions in the classroom reduce interferences and cultivate the quality of teaching and learning beyond what is offered in traditional classrooms.

The Task-Based Language Teaching As Method In Google Classroom Application For English Learning Approach

The application of the TBLT (Task-Based Language Teaching) learning method implemented in the Google Classroom Application in the English language course can provide a new experience for students. English is a compulsory subject that must be taken by students taking undergraduate level at higher education. The observations show that the students have weaknesses in writing and speaking abilities at Islamic Institution of Al-Falah Assunniyyah Kencong – Jember on Islamic Studies of second semester 2020/2021 academic year. The objective of this study is to know the student’s experiences of using The TBLT (Task –Based Language Teaching) as a method in Google Classroom application for English learning approach. Therefore, this study used qualitative research which identifies in-depth investigation. The findings reveal that by using this learning approach give some benefits that allow students and teachers to facilitate the teaching and learning process. It is also suitable for Google Classroom Application for English learning approach.

THE DESCRIPTION OF CHARACTER EDUCATION ON SCIENTIFIC APPROACH IN ENGLISH LEARNING TO THE STUDENTS OF SMP NEGERI 1 KERAMBITAN

The purpose of national education contains human values utilized as the source in the development of character education which is developed at every level of education. This research is aimed at describing character education in English learning to the students of SMP Negeri 1 Kerambitan. This research used descriptive qualitative research method. The data were collected by utilizing the techniques of observation, interview, and documentation. The data analysis were conducted with qualitative data analysis including data reduction, data display, conclusion, and verification. The result of this research showed that: (1) Character education was implemented in learning process in the phases of observing, questioning, collecting data, associating, and communicating (2). The values of character appeared in scientific approach were developing diligence, discipline, coriousity, creativity, having good reading habit, independence, responsibility, and communication. In the implementation, some students were still not able to run the character values well. The conclusion of this research is character education on scientific approach in English learning is implemented quite well considering that some students were still not able to adjust the values of charcter well. Therefore, it is recommended that the learning activities need to be carried out more interactively, inspiring, challenging, and motivating learners to be actively participated in learning process.

Developing Culture-Based English Instructional Materials to Improve Students’ Thinking, ELT Achievement, and Classroom Interaction

The research aimed to provide students’ learning and target needs of incorporating culture-based English instructionalmaterials in enhancing students’ critical thinking skills, ELT achievement, and classroom interaction at the Central Lombok middle schools. The research was a quantitative study. The 350 students and 10 English teachers were involved in the research. The average of students’ age ranged from 12-13 years old, while the English teachers were certified Englishteachers at the middle schools. They had also been from five to seven years of teaching practice experience. The data were collected using a questionnaire to see the students’ and teachers’ needs that were focused on target needs and learning needs. The target needs comprised the learning goals, lacks, and wants, while the learning needs included learning inputs, students’ roles, and classroom management. The data were analyzed using some steps; computation, display, drawing conclusion, and verification processes. Based on the data analysis, the target needs show that students are expected to get English proficiencies by providing them various cultural materials, namely local arts, traditional games, traditional rates, traditional technologies, and traditional pieces of literature. It can bring them to think critically to improve ELT achievement and build classroom interaction. At the same time, the analysis of learning needs informs that students need an appropriate English learning approach. They show they have an intention to be autonomous learners.

The English Camps as Method of Promoting Fun English at Elementary School Level in Indonesia

This article aimed to promote English in elementary school students through a fun learning method, called the Fun English Camp. Several studies had been conducted to encounter the best solution to handle this issue. The researchers used PRISMA Protocol as an instrument to collect the data that has been widely used in the process of selecting relevant articles. The researchers reviewed twenty five scientific publications, related to Fun English Camp that has become an English learning approach for beginner students. Through a review of twenty five scientific publications, for instance book and journal, the researchers got scientific evidence that introduction of a learning method with the term Fun English camp has an impact on promoting language learning for elementary school children in Indonesia. Thus, the fun English camp method can be an interesting method to be applied by elementary school curriculum design in Indonesia.
 Keywords: English Camps, Learning Method, Fun English Learning

Facilitating EFL students’ English grammar learning performance and behaviors: A contextual gaming approach

The educational value of digital game-based language learning has aroused attention in the English language teaching field. Among all language-specific skills, grammar is seldom addressed in game-based language learning, despite the fact that learning grammar is one of the challenging tasks for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. Learners often lack the motivation and enthusiasm to learn and pursue goals for using target grammar in authentic contexts relevant to their lives. The contextual gaming approach could therefore be a potential strategy to provide a springboard for practice and personalization. Thus, to inspire learners and to provide a meaningful English learning context, a contextual game-based learning approach was proposed and presented to an EFL grammar course for first-year college students in a northern Taiwanese university. The treatment was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and game learning behaviors of the proposed learning approach by situating the experimental group in a contextual game-based learning approach, while the control group learned with a conventional technology-assisted English learning approach. The results revealed that the experimental group's contextual error rate was significantly lower than that of the control group. Analysis of their game learning behaviors further showed differences in the high- and low-achievers’ behavior patterns according to Halliday's functions of language development. Some guiding strategies are suggested for low-achievers in future game-based English grammar instruction and research.

The Designing Syllabus in Teaching Writing Narrative Text Putri Mandalika at MA Central Lombok

Talking about syllabus, each school must have got it based its subject matter. It is generally translated from the curriculum each school unit own. Type of the syllabus each school unit chooses depends on the learning approach it uses. English learning approach used at MA level in the context of School-based. Relating to what Fraenkel and Wallen state of steps in a qualitative research, the researcher identified the phenomenon to be investigated and it was the need of syllabus for the teaching narrative text Putri Mandalika folklore. The researcher collected data through observation, field notes, literature study, interview, and questionnaire. The researcher then analyzes the data and he then formulates the product as the implementation of his interpretation and conclusion of the data. Syllabus is inseparable from language teaching program. It is required not only by the teachers but also the students. For the teachers, a syllabus (i) serves as a guide to select or create appropriate learning materials for their student; (ii) provides a planning and communication tool with which to set realistic expectation for teachers and their students; (iii) organizes their thoughts and their approach to the subject; and (iv) helps them and their students to stay focused on the course objectives and exit outcomes

Improving Speaking Skill Through Joyful, Active, Creative, Effective Approach (JACEA): Classroom Action Research at Fourth Grade Student

This research aims to obtain empirical data regarding to JACEA implementation in improving fourth grade studentspeaking skill. The two CAR cycles designed in this research. The result showed that in the CAR first cycle therewas only 56.50% students improved their speaking skill, and then in the second cycle it was improve to 91.30%. Thesheet monitor described that the JACEA implementing in cycle one reached 82% and in the second cycle reached98%. This means that the JACEA implementing can improve student English speaking skill. The research implicatedthat JACEA should be used as an English learning approach to improve four grade student speaking skill.

PENDEKATAN MULTIKULTURAL DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS MELALUI MEDIA DONGENG PADA ANAK USIA DINI

Indonesia is a multicultural country, because it consists of various cultures, customs, and a variety of habits. These components are generally bonded together (integrated/embedded) with ethnicity, language, and culture. The use of foreign languages, especially English, in all its forms is related teaching foreign languages in formal and informal education in Indonesia. Even some foreign language has been introduced on early childhood. Seeing this phenomenon, educators must have a knowledge of foreign languages, willingness and skills to introduce and involve all educate into a global context. The introduction and engagement multicultural (cross-cultural disposition) that should be conducted transformative or practical experience (cross-cultural encounter) in learning English language, such as a fairytale. The multicultural approach in English learning by fairytale on early childhood will make the children more tolerant the other cultures.

Can learning motivation predict learning achievement? A case study of a mobile game-based English learning approach

This study applied a quasi-experimental design to investigate the influence and predictive power of learner motivation for achievement, employing a mobile game-based English learning approach. A system called the Happy English Learning System, integrating learning material into a game-based context, was constructed and installed on mobile devices to conduct the experiment. The sample comprised 38 Taiwanese vocational high school students. The experimental period was 8 weeks. Through statistical methods, the results verified the positive effectiveness of the approach for promoting student English learning motivation and achievement, indicating the partially predictive power of student learning motivation on English achievement. Notably, the results evidenced the necessity of a long experimental period and sufficient external stimulation to enhance student learning effectiveness. Finally, this study proposed several positive suggestions for English learning and teaching in Taiwan vocational education.

Content-Based Instruction Approach In Instructional Multimedia For English Learning

Content-based Instruction (CBI) is an approach in English learning that integrates certain topic and English learning objectives. This approach focuses on using English competencies as a “bridge” to comprehend certain topic or theme in English. Nowadays, this approach can be used in instructional multimedia to support English learning by using computer. Instructional multimedia with computer system refers to the sequential or simultaneous use of variety of media formats in a given presentation of selfstudy program in a computer. Instructional media combines several aspects such as text, pictures, graphic, sound and video. There are many English materials that are presented in a computer display by combining all aspects of multimedia. This method can help learner to understand the material better by visualizing the concept. In integrating CBI approach in instructional multimedia by using computer, there are two important aspects in creating effective multimedia, such as displaying reading text and integrating all English skills. In displaying reading text, CBI approach play important role in presenting reading passages about certain topic based on students' interest and multimedia aspects also play significant role in visualizing all concepts and vocabularies from the reading passage. This paper will discuss the integration of CBI approach in instructional multimedia for English learning deeply by presenting the basic concept and providing some examples of instructional multimedia display.