Language Experts Research Articles

7E Learning Cycle Based Interactive Learning Media as Alternative Teaching Material in Vocational High Schools

A high-quality learning process is crucial for enhancing the competitiveness of graduates in the professional world. Teaching materials such as Interactive Learning Media have an important role in enabling students to gain knowledge and be actively involved in learning activities. The objective of this study is to develop, evaluate the feasibility, and determine the impact of implementing 7E Learning Cycle Based Interactive Learning Media. This research followed the R&D approach using the ADDIE model. The research subjects included 2 material experts, 2 media experts, 2 language experts, 36 XI TITL students, and 2 subject teachers determined by purposive sampling. The research instrument uses interview guidelines, questionnaire sheets and test questions. Data collection was conducted through interviews, questionnaires and tests. The research findings indicate that 7E Learning Cycle Based Interactive Learning Media is very valid, with a validity level of 85% according to media experts, 79% according to subject matter experts, and 79% according to language experts. The practicality test yielded results of 82% for students and 87% for teachers, falling under the category of "very practical." The evaluation results demonstrated an average score increase of 6.29. It is recommended that students utilize the 7E Learning Cycle Based Interactive Learning Media to facilitate meaningful learning experiences, foster critical thinking skills, promote independence, and enhance conceptual understanding of the subject matter. Furthermore, subject teachers are encouraged to utilize the outcomes of this Interactive Learning Media Development as a framework for developing teaching materials on other topics.

Interactions with new-to-teacher language resources: Supporting translingual composing in a multilingual elementary classroom

Educators should support multilingual students’ translingual writing. However, it can be challenging for teachers to support students’ composing in languages that teachers do not speak. Drawing on a community translanguaging lens, this paper explores this issue by asking: How did teachers talk about and interact with language resources that were new to them while supporting translingual writing in an English-medium classroom? Data were collected using ethnographic and practitioner research methods across 1 year in one second-grade writing workshop in the U.S. Students spoke Spanish, Korean, French, Tagalog, or English, and classroom teachers spoke English and Spanish. Data analysis first involved descriptive coding of videorecorded composing interactions to identify every teacher interaction involving a new-to-them named language. These events were then re-examined using constant comparative coding to identify interactional patterns. This yielded three main findings; teachers: (1) positioned students as language experts and themselves as language learners, (2) drew on shared language resources to support student writing in new-to-teacher languages, and (3) expanded audiences to support student writing in new-to-teacher languages. Implications include pedagogical steps teachers can take to support students’ use of new-to-teacher languages while writing, and ideological and social implications of teacher talk about those languages.

Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Cerita Bergambar Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas V SDIT Persada Bayat

The background to this research is the minimal use of learning media, which makes learning tend to be monotonous, resulting in low student learning outcomes, especially in science and science subjects, material on economic activity processes. The aim of this research is to develop picture story-based learning media to improve the learning outcomes of class V students at SDIT Persada Bayat. This type of research is research and development (R&D) with the ADDIE model, which has stages of analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. The analysis techniques used are descriptive statistics, t-test and N-gain. Based on the results of material and language expert validation, the average percentage was 84.09% (very feasible), media expert validation was 91.67% (very feasible), and practitioner expert validation was 75% (decent). The practicality of the media from the student response questionnaire received an average percentage of 93.75% (very practical). Student learning achievement test scores experienced a significant increase with an average N-gain score percentage of 66.89% (quite effective). The results of this development research show that picture story-based learning media is feasible, practical and quite effective.

Card Media Development Truth or Dare for Class IV Science and Technology Subjects at UPT SDN 023 Pandau Jaya

This research aims to develop Truth or Dare card learning media and assess its feasibility as well as the response of IV students at UPT SDN 023 Pandau Jaya to science learning. Research and development uses the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) model. The data collection instruments used are: Interviews, validation sheets, and questionnaires were used to collect data from teachers and students. The validation results obtained were 87.5% from material experts, 100% from media experts, and 94% from language experts. Based on limited test responses students produced an average of 91.6%. The practicality assessed by the class teacher resulted in an average score of 94% which is included in the "Very Practical" category group. Validation results from language experts, media experts and material experts show that Truth or Dare cards are a "Very Appropriate" learning media. The student response survey revealed that students were interested in Truth or Dare cards as a learning medium.

DEVELOPMENT OF ARTICULATE STORYLINE MEDIA FOR ENHANCING LEARNING OUTCOMES IN NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Technology-based interactive media have yet to reach their full potential in elementary education, resulting in suboptimal learning outcomes in the natural and social sciences. This study aims to outline the development steps for interactive learning media using Articulate Storyline and to assess the quality and effectiveness of this media in teaching fifth-grade students about Earth and the Universe within natural and social science subjects. Employing a research and development approach, this study utilized the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model. The participants were fifth-grade students from the Muhammadiyah Elementary School of Karangbendo, Yogyakarta, with 28 students. Instruments used in this research are questionnaires and tests. The questionnaire was used to get data from the experts, whereas a test was used to get the data on learning outcomes. The findings suggest that the Articulate Storyline interactive learning media is suitable and effective, as evidenced by an average 'Highly Suitable' rating of 87% from experts in content knowledge, media, language, and teaching and learning in primary education and a 'Very Good' response rating of 98% from teachers and students. A significant improvement in learning outcomes was observed, with an average n-gain score of 0.73, indicating a high level of effectiveness. This media is recommended as an alternative for educational activities in schools, particularly for introducing topics related to Earth and the universe.

DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHING MATERIALS BASED ON REALISTIC ALGEBRA AND MEASUREMENT MATERIALS

Students' understanding of mathematical concepts still needs to improve. This problem will spread to other subjects because mathematics is necessary for solving various problems. This research aims to determine the product development process for realistic teaching materials for mathematics, algebra material, and measurement and the feasibility of product development according to expert assessments and responses from potential users. This research is an RND with a 4-D development model which includes Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. The resulting product validator comprises three media, material, and discussion experts. Practitioner response testing was conducted on two 5th-grade teachers at Elementary School (SD) Muhammadiyah Sukonandi 2. The subjects for product testing were 5th-grade students at Elementary School (SD) Muhammadiyah Sukonandi 2. The instruments used in this research were questionnaires in the form of validation questionnaires, practitioner response questionnaires, and potential user responses. The assessment results from media experts scored 4.75 in the very good category, material experts scored 4.75 in the very good category, and language experts scored an average of 4.55 in the very good category. Practitioner response tests and user responses received very good responses.

Development of Counting Box Media to Improve Understanding of Addition and Subtraction of Grade II Elementary School Students

The purpose of this study was to develop a counting box learning media that will be used to improve the understanding of addition and subtraction of grade II elementary school students that is valid, practical and effective. The type of method in this study is Research and Development (R&D). The product development model is ADDIE. Data collection techniques by conducting interviews, observations, questionnaires and tests. Analysis of research data using data analysis of validity, reliability, discrimination, level of difficulty, normality, homogeneity, hypothesis and effectiveness. The results carried out by the researcher, namely the validity of the counting box media in improving the understanding of addition and subtraction in grade II elementary school students, are suitable for use and have been validated by experts. The results of the validation of media experts were 98% (Very valid), material experts were 95.45% (Very valid), language experts were 91%% (Very valid), and practitioner experts were 95%% (Very Practical). Product trials conducted by researchers were in 2 stages, namely small-scale trials and field-scale trials. The results of the small-scale acquisition of pretest and posttest questions show that the average pretest score is 47.5, while the average posttest score is 55.5. The increase from the pretest to the posttest score is 8. On the field scale, the results of the average pretest score are 40, while the average posttest score increases to 92. So it can be concluded that there is an increase from the pretest to the posttest score of 52. Based on this, the counting box media is very valid, practical and effective to use in learning.

Tri Hita Karana Based Yoga Model Instrument for Independent Student Exchange Students

Implementing the Tri Hita Karana concept in character and spiritual values education in higher education significantly impacts students' holistic well-being. However, developing assessment instruments for implementing this concept is still lacking. This research aims to develop a Tri Hita Karana-based yoga model instrument for Merdeka exchange students. This type of research is development research using the ADDIE method. The subjects of this research were 2 learning content experts, 2 language experts, and 2 learning design experts. The trial subjects were 30 independent exchange students (3 in individual trials and 27 in small group trials). Data collection methods used include observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The instrument used in this research was a questionnaire sheet. The techniques used to analyze data are qualitative descriptive analysis and quantitative and inferential statistics. The research results, namely the assessments given by learning content experts, obtained an average score of 94.5%, resulting in very good qualifications. The assessment results given by language experts were 93% (very good qualifications). The assessment results given by learning design experts were 96.5% (very good qualifications). The results of the practicality test given by the lecturer received an average score of 96% (very practical). The results of the individual trial assessment were 92% and small group trials 95%, so getting a very practical qualification. The t-test results show a difference in the average value of holistic well-being among students after using the Tri Hita Karana Based Yoga Model Instrument. It was concluded that the Tri Hita Karana Based Yoga Model Instrument is feasible and effective to use to improve the holistic well-being of independent exchange students.

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Based Electronics Module on Fifth Grade Elementary School Electrical Components Material

The challenge in implementing the independent curriculum is teachers ' readiness to use digital technology for learning. Teachers are required to be able to use technology, but many still need help developing digital media for learning. This research aims to develop a STEAM-based electronic module for class V elementary schools learning electrical components. This type of research uses the 4D development model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). The research subjects were media experts, learning materials experts, and language experts. The test subjects were five teachers and students. Data collection methods used in this research include interviews, questionnaires and tests. The instrument used to collect data was a questionnaire sheet. The techniques used to analyze data are qualitative descriptive analysis and quantitative and inferential statistics. The results of the research show that there is a significant difference between before and after using STEAM-based electronic modules and after. It was concluded that STEAM-based electronic modules can improve students' higher-order thinking abilities. This research highlights the potential of e-module learning tools, particularly in the context of a STEAM approach, in improving educational outcomes. The implication of this research is that STEAM-based electronic modules can be used in learning.

Koditako Media (Digital Comics of Economic Activities) in IPAS for Fourth-Grade Students

The use of learning media that is less varied and exciting results in students being less interested in learning, resulting in low student learning outcomes. This research aims to analyze the development, feasibility and effectiveness of Koditako media in improving student learning outcomes in the economic activities material in the science and science subject. This research is Research and Development (RnD), which refers to the ADDIE model. The subjects of this research consisted of material experts, material experts, language experts, class IV teachers and class IV students totalling 19 students. Data was collected by conducting observations, interviews, questionnaires and tests. Data analysis uses qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis. The results of expert validation tests and teacher and student responses obtained very appropriate criteria. The T-test indicated a significant difference between the pretest and post-test average scores. The N-Gain test with moderate criteria shows increased student learning outcomes after using Koditako media. It was concluded that Koditako media is feasible and effective in improving learning outcomes for "IPAS" material on economic activities. The implication of this research is to make it easier for students to understand science learning material about economic activities so that student learning outcomes can improve.

DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT WORKSHEETS BASED ON PjBL USING LIVEWORKSHEET ON TEMPERATURE AND HEAT MATERIALS TO INCREASE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES SMP NEGERI 29 MEDAN T.P 2023/2024

This study aims to see the feasibility based on the assessment of material experts, language and learning experts, design experts, the responses of educators and students as well as the effectiveness of the Student Worksheets Based on PjBL Using Liveworksheet on Temperature and Heat Material to Increase Student Learning Outcomes at VII Junior High School students. The sample of this study was students of class VII-5, totaling 32 people. This type of research is Research and Development (R&D) using the ADDIE model. The instrument used in this study consisted of a material expert validation questionnaire, language and learning experts, design experts, a questionnaire for educators and students' responses. The test is in the form of an essay to measure the level of students' learning outcome on Temperature and Heat material. Based on the results of the study obtained data from material expert validation of 84%, validation of language and learning experts 97,33% and validation of design experts 82,66% with each in the strongly feasible category. The response of students with 32 people was 85,33% and teacher response was 92% in the strongly feasible category. So based on the results of the students’ worksheet validation, this is suitable for use in the learning process. Students’ worksheet which is designed effectively to increase students' learning outcomes, the results of students' learning outcomes are obtained with an average N-Gain value of 0.72 with high criteria.

PENGEMBANGAN BUKU CERITA BERGAMBAR DIGITAL UNTUK PEMBELAJARAN IPA KELAS V SEKOLAH DASAR

The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and stages of developing digital picture storybooks as a medium for learning science for grade V elementary school. This research is a research and development (R&D) with the Hannafin & Peck model which has three stages: 1) needs analysis, 2) design, and 3) development and implementation. The validation test was conducted by three expert lecturers consisting of media experts, material experts, and language experts. The results of the validation assessment conducted by three experts showed an overall average value of 95.3% with very valid criteria. The results of the practicality test through student responses at the one-on-one stage showed an average score of 90.7%, the small group stage showed an average score of 91.3%, and the field test stage showed an average score of 94% with a very practical category. Based on the assessment results, digital illustrated storybook learning media for fifth grade science learning is feasible and practical to implement. The findings of this study are expected to help the world of education, especially educators and educational institutions, and can be a source for further research

DEVELOPMENT OF FLAT-BUILT DIGITAL COMIC MEDIA BASED ON ETHNOPEDAGOGY TO IMPROVE THE MATHEMATICAL CONNECTIONS OF LOWER CLASS PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Meaningful and enjoyable learning is a strategy developed by teachers to optimize learning objectives. This strategy encompasses various aspects, including the approach used, material delivery, engaging instructional media, and creating a pleasant learning environment (Tisza & Markopoulos, 2021). The research was conducted using the Research and Development (R&D) approach, commonly known as development research that results in a product. The purpose of this study was to develop a digital comic-based flat geometry learning media grounded in ethno-pedagogy to enhance elementary school students’ mathematical connections in lower grades. The ADDIE model, developed by Dick and Carey in 1996, was employed as the framework for designing the instructional system (Mulyanitiningsih, 2016).The research outcomes, based on expert validation and field testing, indicate that the digital comic-based flat geometry learning media grounded in ethno-pedagogy aligns well with usability, appropriateness, accuracy, and suitability. The expert validation resulted in an 86% score, with an average material expert score of 96%, categorized as ‘Highly Suitable.’ Additionally, the language experts provided an average score of 82.5%, categorized as ‘Suitable.’ Overall, the combined scores from the experts yielded an 88.16% rating of ‘Highly Suitable’ for use with elementary school students. Based on the effectiveness test, the digital comic-based flat geometry learning media grounded in ethno-pedagogy demonstrated a positive impact on mathematical connections. The N-Gain calculation resulted in an average N-Gain score of 0.7061, categorized as "High.”

Development of PjBL e-modules based on ispring suite on alternative energy sources of water for elementary students

The aim of this research is to implement the results of the E-Module and determine the media development, feasibility and practicality of the E-Module. The type of research used in this research is the ADDIE development model. The subjects of this research were teachers and students of class VI using the questionnaire method with data collection tools in the form of questionnaires and documentation. The research results showed that the E-Module was declared very feasible based on media experts at 97.5%, material experts at 92.5% and language experts at 95.8% so that the learning media was suitable for testing. The practicality test given by the teacher obtained 94.5%, 95.1% for students in small groups and 92.8%

Le futur du métier de traducteur face à la révolution numérique : préoccupations et perspectives pour les bilingues

The Future of The Translation Profession in The Age of Digital Revolution: Concerns and perspectives for bilingual professionals The digital revolution has caused a significant shift in labour market policies across all sectors. The rapid advancement and widespread adoption of software and IT tools have led to an increased risk of job displacement for skilled professionals, as these tools enable even non-experts to perform tasks traditionally handled by specialists. This study explores the potential threat to employment faced by professional translators due to these technological advancements. The rise of artificial intelligence and machine translation (MT) has encouraged many bilingual individuals to enter the translation field, a trend that has raised concerns among linguistic researchers. These technological developments have also cast doubt on the value of language experts. This research addresses key questions: To what extent is the future of professional translators at risk? Do professional translators face significant competition in the Information Age? To answer these questions, this study employed both quantitative and qualitative research methods, including field data collection from bilinguals and professional translators. Questionnaires were administered first to bilinguals to gauge their motivations and then to professional translators to understand their concerns and perspectives. The data analysis provided clear insights that supported the study's hypotheses. The research suggests that professional translators may face substantial unemployment risks in the future. This is largely attributed to the increasing involvement of bilinguals in the field, driven by the proliferation of machine translation tools. The study highlights the relevance of connectivism and job prospection theories in understanding the challenges faced by professional translators and in addressing the rise of bilinguals in the workforce.

Augmented Reality-Assisted Scrapbook Media Development in Natural and Social Science Learning

Natural and Social Sciences (known with IPAS) learning at the elementary school level still has many obstacles and shortcomings which impact student learning outcomes. This research is Research and Development referring to the Borg and Gall model with the aim of developing and testing the feasibility, practicality and effectivenessscrapbook media assisted by augmented reality. The population in this study was 35 people with 12 small-scale test subjects in class IVA students and 23 large-scale test subjects in class IVB at Public Alementary School (SDN) 1 Lambur. Data collection was carried out using test techniques (pretest-posttest) as well as non-tests in the form of observations, interview results, questionnaires and document data. The validation results by material, media and language expert validators show thatscrapbook media assisted by augmented realityhas met the valid criteria. Based on the pretest-posttest results, it is known thatscrapbook media assisted by augmented realityeffective in improving student learning outcomes with an increase in the average pretest and posttest scores and the results of the N-gain test obtained <g> a gain value of 0.67 in the medium category. Based on the results of the response questionnaire distributed, a very positive response was obtained from teachers and students. From these results it can be concluded thatscrapbook media assisted by augmented realityeffective for improving science and science learning outcomes and feasible and practical for use in class IV learning at SDN 1 Lambur.

Urdu-Language Translation and Validation of the Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Tool: A Focus on Connotation and Context.

Background Suicide is a significant cause of death in the world, and Pakistan, a low- and middle-income country, is no exception. Despite the increasing number of suicides, Pakistan does not have a validated suicide risk screening tool to identify suicide risk in the national language, Urdu, accurately. This study aims to translate and validate the Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) tool into Urdu for suicide risk screening in Pakistan. Methodology We conducted this study at the Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), a large teaching hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, after receiving the approval of the SIMS Institutional Review Board. The study used a cross-sectional instrument validation study design. The inclusion criteria were youth and adults of both sexes aged 15-45 years, with an ability to understand, speak, read, and write in the Urdu language, who had no cognitive or intellectual limitation to consenting, and who were medically stable to participate. Exclusion criteria included any medical, physical, or cognitive unstable condition to consent or participate. We enrolled 300 participants in our convenience sample from the emergency department (ED), inpatient, and outpatient settings. The ASQ and the ASQ Brief Suicide Safety Assessment (BSSA) were translated and back-translated by Urdu language experts and modified to accommodate cultural and linguistic nuances. The clinician-administered BSSA Urdu version was used as a standard criterion to validate the ASQ by comparing the ASQ-Urdu responses vs. BSSA-Urdu responses. RStudio (version 2023.09.1+494) was used for statistical analyses Results The sample had an enrollment rate of 99.7% (300/301). The sample was 52% female (158/300); the mean age was 27.1 years (SD = 9.4), the overall screen-positive rate was 41.7% (125/300), and 9.3% (28/300) of the participants endorsed a past suicide attempt. In our sample, 35.9% (33/92) of outpatients, 32.2% (19/59) of inpatients, and 49.0% (73/149) of ED patients screened positive on the Urdu ASQ. The screen-positive rate was 16.9% (10/59) for participants aged 17 years and younger, 40.7% (35/86) for participants aged 18 to 25 years, and 51.6% (80/155) for participants aged 26 years and older. Compared to the criterion standard clinician-administered assessment, the Urdu ASQ had a sensitivity of 94.2% (95% confidence interval (CI) = 85.8%-98.4%), a specificity of 73.9% (95% CI = 67.7%-79.5%), a negative predictive value of 97.7% (95% CI = 94.2%-99.1%), and a positive predictive value of 52.0% (95% CI = 46.4%-57.6%). Conclusions The Urdu ASQ has strong psychometric properties, allowing healthcare professionals in Pakistan and worldwide with Urdu-speaking diaspora to identify individuals at risk for suicide efficiently. Utilizing cultural contexts in adapted screening tools improves the accuracy of suicide detection by ensuring that the tools are relevant, sensitive, and respectful to the cultural context of the individuals being assessed. High screen-positive rates in our pilot study underscore the need for early detection and intervention of suicide as a major global public health problem.

Development of Physics Learning E-Module for Class X High School Students

This research aims to determine the validity of the physics e-module for grade X Senior High School students. The type of research used is research and development (R&D) by adopting the ADDIE development model. The stages of the ADDIE development model consist of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Data analysis was conducted to assess the validity of the physics e-module in three aspects: media, content, and language. Validity was evaluated by six experts: two media experts, two content experts, and two language experts. The results of the validity test of the physics e-module obtained from media experts was 79% with the category "Valid", from content experts was 94% with the category "Very Valid", and from language experts was an average of 90% with the category "Very Valid". It can be concluded that the physics e-module is valid and suitable for use in physics learning for grade X Senior High School students.

The Relationship between E-Book Material on Grouping Animals Based on Food Type and the Scientific Literacy Ability of Students in Elementary Schools

The research aims to determine the level of validity and practicality as well as the partial relationship between e-book material on grouping animals based on food type and students' scientific literacy abilities at SDN Rambutan 02, East Jakarta. The research uses mixed research methods, with a quasi-experimental design model and a development model. The instrument trial involved 3 experts, namely media experts, material experts and language experts. Meanwhile, the group trial involved 45 students and 2 class teachers. Data analysis techniques include tabulation of expert validator questionnaire data and teacher and student response questionnaire data. This research shows that the level of validity and practicality of developing e-book-based science teaching materials is very good, and the results of the significance test of the relationship between e-book material on grouping animals based on food type and students' scientific literacy abilities show a t-count of 14.526 with a significance level of 0.000. So, it can be said that there is a significant relationship between the e-book material on grouping animals based on food type and the scientific literacy abilities of students at SDN Rambutan 02, East Jakarta.

Symbology and Codes in Dan Brown’s Origin

This paper explores the intricate web of symbology and codes found within Dan Brown's gripping novel, Origin. As a renowned master of blending history, art, science and religion, Brown weaves a tale that captivates readers with a labyrinth of symbols and enigmatic ciphers. Through an analysis of key elements in the narrative, this study aims to shed light on the significance of symbolism and cryptographic puzzles as essential devices in the plot's development. Drawing upon Brown's signature writing style, the paper examines the role of religious symbology, ancient texts and iconic art and architecture, intertwining them with scientific theories to craft a compelling narrative. The central focus lies in the protagonist, Robert Langdon, a symbologist, whose expertise in languages and linguistics plays a pivotal role in deciphering messages and solving the mystery at hand. Jean Moréas' Symbolist Manifesto (1886) is a foundational text in the development of literary symbolism. In this manifesto, Moréas emphasized the importance of symbolism in art and literature, advocating for a departure from naturalism and realism. He proposed that artists should focus on conveying emotions and ideas through symbols, rather than direct representation. Applying Moréas' theory of symbolism, the researcher analyzes how Dan Brown employs symbols and codes as key elements in Origin. By analyzing the relationship between language and technological innovation, the study aims to unveil how these elements converge to heighten the intrigue and suspense in the novel. It delves into the significance of linguistic techniques and cryptic passages, as tools for building suspense and enriching the reading experience. Langdon reveals meanings and ideas inherent in symbols and codes and demystifies the concepts- "Where do we come from?" and "Where are we going?"