Sixth Semester Research Articles

Effectiveness of Online and Offline Learning: Comparative Study at English Education Department University of Mataram

This thesis aims to find the effective implementations between online and offline learning and determine which learning mode is effective at the University of Mataram. This study focused on comparing the effectiveness of different modes of learning implementations based on students’ perceptions. The subject of this study is the students at the English Education Department University of Mataram who had experience with online, offline, and blended learning in the class. The researcher analyzes data using mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) according to Sugiyono (2017). In this thesis researcher chose the sixth semester, that frequently used between online and offline learning with five classes, and chose one class to observe consisting of 27 students, the researchers collected the data using two different instruments, there are questionnaires researcher collected data related to the effectiveness of online and offline learning using a closed-ended questionnaire and the second one is an interview that’s researcher interviewed some students to know about students' perceptions of online and offline learning in the class. The result that the researcher compared was that offline learning was perceived to be a more effective learning mode this is shown by the higher agreement percentage in key aspects such as syllabus (58.3%), teaching method (44.4%), and discussion (48.1%). Moreover, the implementation of offline and online learning has various aspects in the learning process that can help a teacher and researcher in the future explore more pedagogical strategies and instruction design principles that promote effective offline and online learning experiences.

Challenge-based learning applied with computer engineering students

Society demands professionals with technical and cognitive skills applicable in workplace contexts. Consequently, university students must be acquainted with issues linked to the professional sphere, and it is necessary that innovative teaching strategies such as Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) be implemented to enable students to acquire skills for the working world. The purpose of this research was to ascertain the perception that 32 Computer Engineering students had regarding the application of CBL during the fifth and sixth semesters of their education. To achieve this, students were tasked with solving a challenge that involved three subjects: databases, software engineering, and internet programming. A holistic approach was followed, and the research was descriptive. Data were collected through an instrument consisting of five open-ended questions, querying students about advantages, disadvantages, encountered difficulties, experiences, and suggestions regarding the implemented strategy. A qualitative analysis technique was applied to the comments provided by the students. The results highlighted expressions of resistance to change, teamwork, and product delivery time, as well as learning difficulties on topics enabling them to solve the challenge. They also expressed organizational difficulties for teamwork. Additionally, they indicated that collaboration necessitated better group communication to proceed with the challenge and provided them with insight into professional practice. The students suggested further implementation of such strategies, preferably with projects proposed by themselves.

The Correlation of Watching English Movies Habit and Listening Skill

English movies are one of the most effective and enjoyable ways to develop listening skills. However, some students still find it difficult to understanding listening in teaching English. This research aims to determine whether there is a correlation between students’ habit in watching English movies and listening skill. The research method used quantitative correlational approaching involving 30 sixth semester students at English Education Department of IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo. The data collection was done using a questionnaire about watching habit to English movies and a listening test. The data analysis was performed using Pearson Product Moment Formula. The result showed that there is a strong positive correlation between habit in watching English movies and listening skill of English Education Department sixth semester students (r = 0.667). This indicates that the more intense the students’ habit in watching English movies, the better their listening skill.Keywords: Watching Habit, English Movies, Students’ Listening

Evaluation by app in smartphones of awake bruxism at the return of presential classes in two university centers

Background. The return to normality post-pandemic brought some inconveniences to the population, especially students. To evaluate the frequency of awake bruxism behaviors through the use of an app on smartphones in dental students returning to presential classes. Awake bruxism was evaluated with the creation of an app that according to the authors evaluates: relaxed jaw muscles, dental contact, jaw effort, clenching teeth and teeth grinding, 5 frequent oral conditions in the population. The frequency of awake/daytime bruxism (AB) in healthy individuals when comparing other populations with possible risk factors for additive bruxism (psychological factors, depression, suicide delusions, etc.), evaluating consequent clinical signs (fatigue, muscle pain, attritions and dental openings). Methods: The sample of three hundred (n=300) young adults legally enrolled in two Ecuadorian universities, the sample was selected among fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth semester students legally enrolled and who are attending Faculty of Dentistry classes in 2 different cities (Quito and Guayaquil). The app was configured to provide 20 alerts during the day x seven days a week, in real time. Results. The study obtained 95% reliability and 5% error in research, was used. The relaxation condition was present in all users, but 40% of the alerts were associated with jaw and tooth discomfort, 39% corresponded to the discomfort of mandibular clenching, and 24% corresponded to tooth contact. A direct significant association was found between the state of relaxation and nonrelaxation, with a high probability of reports related to nonrelaxation (p ≤ 0.05). Conclusions: Awake bruxism with the app was evaluated, identifying 5 behaviors such as: relaxed mandibular muscles, dental contact, mandibular effort, clenching and grinding teeth, frequent conditions in the population; reporting a state of mandibular relaxation, there is a high probability that a condition of nonrelaxation would be reported (p≤0.05).

Exploring Emotional Intelligence and College Adjustment in Final-Year College Students

This study aims to analyze the relationship between the dimensions of college adjustment and domains of emotional intelligence among final-year students (7th semester) with the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) curriculum. This research used a correlational method with a non-experimental quantitative approach. The study respondents were final-year students of the Faculty of Psychology, Padjadjaran University, who participated in MBKM activities outside the university during the sixth semester and resumed regular classes during the seventh semester. Among 72 eligible students, 67 participated in the study. The instruments used to measure college adjustment and emotional intelligence were the translated version of Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (SACQ) and an instrument based on Goleman's emotional intelligence theory, respectively. Correlation tests were conducted using the Pearson Product Moment. The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between college adjustment and emotional intelligence (r = 0.410, p < 0.05). Furthermore, the analysis proved correlations among certain dimensions of college adjustment and domains of emotional intelligence. The implications highlight the role of MBKM activities in enhancing students' skills to support their adaptation and emotional intelligence.

A GRAMMATICAL ERROR ANALYSIS ON THE TRANSLATION OF SIXTH SEMESTER STUDENTS ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM OF STIT IBNU RUSYD TANAH GROGOT

The objectives of the study are to know the most common grammatical errors made by the sixth semester students of English Education study program, STIT Ibnu Rusyd Tanah Grogot in translation recount text, and to identify the causes of the errors. The sample of this research 10 students. The method which is used in this research is descriptive analysis. Firstly, students were given the text in Bahasa about recount text. Afterwards, the data were collected, identified, and then classified based on grammatical classification. The result of the study showed that The most common errors made by sixth semester students of English Education study program in the level of grammar were Misformation (regularization). First, the frequency of misformation (regularization is 260 errors under the percentage 69,5 % of total errors. Second, the total error of omission (content of morphemes is 81 errors under the percentage 21,7 %. The third is 10 errors or 2,7 % from misformation (archi-forms), 9 errors or 2,4 % from addition (simple), 6 errors or 1,6% from addition (double marking), 5 errors or 1,3 % from misformation (alternating-forms), 2 errors or 0,5 % from omission (grammatical of morphemes) and 1 errors or 0,3 % from misordering. However, there are no errors in addition (overgeneralization). The errors were suspected because they were unappropriate with the learning style. It still confused the students which one the learning style that appropriate with theirself in learning grammar. It means that the most common errors made by the students derived from communication of strategies. Keywords: Grammar, Translation, Students’ errors

Students’ Experience of Online Interpreting Learning with Native Speakers

Interpreting is one of the skills that is very necessary in global communication. The use of digital technology and web-based technology in interpreting classes has been widely used in Indonesia, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learning interpreting is very challenging, especially directly with native speakers and done using e-learning. This research aims to describe the experience of online interpreting learning with native speakers from the student's perspective regarding the problems and advantages of this learning method. This research was qualitative in nature, involving all sixth semester students in the English Literature study program who took Interpreting Workshop course totaling 25 students. Data were obtained through observation and questionnaires. The finding of the study shows learning interpreting online with native speaker has several advantages as well as it has less psychological impact. It is hoped that after finding problems, solutions can be found to overcome these problems and utilize the advantages of this learning method to maximize learning outcomes.

Learning styles and test anxiety in nursing students.

Test anxiety has always been a common problem among students, which may be influenced by various factors such as learning styles. Considering the high prevalence of test anxiety in nursing students, the present study investigated the relationship between their learning styles and test anxiety. The present research was a correlational descriptive study conducted in January of 2023, in which 235 students from the first to sixth semesters in two nursing schools affiliated with Zanjan University of Medical Sciences were selected by stratified random method. The data collection tools included demographic questionnaires, Kolb's learning styles, and Sarason's test anxiety, completed by the self-report method. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics by SPSS (v. 26). The mean test anxiety score in students was 28.30 ± 3.56, which showed a high level of test anxiety, and most of them had a divergent learning style (32.2%). The highest mean of test anxiety was among students with divergent learning styles. Also, the relationship between learning styles and test anxiety is statistically significant. The LSD test for more detailed information showed that the level of test anxiety with divergent learning styles is significantly higher than those with convergent learning styles (P < 0.05). The findings showed that students with divergent learning styles suffer the highest test anxiety level. Considering that most nursing students participating in this research had divergent learning styles, it can be one reason for their high test anxiety. Because students with divergent learning styles mainly learn through seeing and experiencing, one of the solutions to reduce test anxiety in these students is to use observational learning methods as much as possible during teaching. Holding anxiety control and management workshops before the exam by psychological experts can be considered by educational managers.

Correlation between Students’ Self-Confidence and Speaking Ability

The title of this research is “THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENT'S SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SPEAKING ABILITY”. The objective of the research is to find out whether there is significant correlation or not between student’s self-confidence and speaking ability of sixth and eighth semester student of 2022-2023 academic year English Language Education Program Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember. The researcher use correlational research, quantitative nonexperimental research. The sample of this study is 33 students from sixth and eighth grade semester English Language Education Program Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember, which consists of 16 students from 6th semester and 17 students from 8th semester. The collecting data technique used a speaking test and a questionnaire. The results of this study show that there is a significant relationship between self-confidence and speaking ability.

The Relationship between The Big Five Personality and Student’s Time Management

This study aims to determine whether there is the relationship between The Big Five Personality on students’ time management. This study also explores The Big Five Personality each traits, which consists of neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, agreeableness and conscientiousness on student’s time management. The approach used is quantitative method. The data collection tool uses The Time Management Scale and The Big Five Factor Inventory. The population in this study were college students of Universitas Muria Kudus. The number of samples collected was 59 college students in their sixth semester. The data analysis method consisted of normality test, homogeneity test, and hypothesis testing with Pearson Corellation. The results of the analysis revealed a significant and positive relationships between The Big Five Personality on students’ time management. However, further correlation and regression analysis revealed neuroticism as the most predictive student’s time management but revealed a non-significant relationship. Additionally, only conscientiousness trait showed a significant relationship with student’s time management.

Analysis of Creativity and Critical Thinking Skills Through Project-Based Learning of Smart Solar Panel System

The challenges of today's world of work are very complex. Not only abilities based on grades on paper but other supporting abilities must also be possessed by graduates. In this era, graduates are expected to have other skills to support their academic abilities. These skills are known as 21st-century skills. This research aims to determine the level of creativity and critical thinking of students in the sixth semester of the Electrical Engineering Education Study Program. Analysis of these two skills is carried out through project-based learning, taking the project focus on smart solar panels. The selection of research focus is based on bibliometric analysis, where in the last 10 years, research related to project-based learning on renewable energy for creativity analysis and critical thinking still needs to be carried out. The research method used in this research is descriptive research with a qualitative and quantitative approach. The data collection process was carried out through direct observation in the field and also through assessment sheets by colleagues and lecturers. Based on the results of data processing, results were obtained which showed that project-based learning was suitable for analyzing critical thinking skills and also honing creativity.

Students’ Perception in Reading English Novel

The objective of this research is researcher conducted several indicators that in improving students' language and cultural awareness. The researcher used descriptive-quantitative research where the data gained from the questionnaires. The population of the research was the sixth semester of English Education FKIP Unismuh Makassar. The sample was taken by using purposive sampling technique there were 20 students.The result showed that mostly students perceived that reading novel can make it easier for students to understand language improvement and cultural awareness based on the values showed in table 4.11 is 5% disagree and 95% Partially agree to Strongly Agree in their daily activities. It means that, language improvement and cultural awareness of students can be increased through Reading English Novels.It was concluded that there was an improvement in students' writing skills related to content and organization writing skills in the use of tutorial video.

Peran Mata Kuliah Microteaching Dalam Mengembangkan Keterampilan Dasar Mengajar Mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Sejarah STKIP Sinar Pancasila

Microteaching is one of the courses that must be programmed by all students in the history education study program, in the sixth semester as a prerequisite before students go to school to carry out practical field experiences. The micro teaching course is a very vital activity for every student at the Teaching Faculty, and fulfills the need to be able to position himself completely and professionally in the teaching field. The aim of this microteaching course is to train basic teaching skills and prepare students in the history education study program as prospective teachers to face full teaching work in the classroom by having the knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes as professional teachers. The role of lecturers in microteaching courses and student activity in learning activities is very important. In Micro Teaching learning activities, there are 10 basic skills that are really needed by a prospective teacher, including, 1) skills to open learning, 2) skills to explain, 3) skills to provide variations, 4) skills to ask questions, 5) skills to guide group discussions, 6) skills in guiding group discussions, 6) small group and individual teaching skills, 7) class management skills, 8) reinforcement skills, 9) skills in using media or tools, and 10) skills in closing learning. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method, where the data obtained is processed in narrative form.

An Analysis of Writing Assignments Through The Critical Thinking Skills in The Sixth Semester of English Department UIN Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi

The purpose of the research was to find out the implementation of the indicators of critical thinking skills in the writing assignments of sixth-semester students in the English department. This analysis involved an in-depth understanding of writing structure, language choices, and students' ability to formulate arguments critically. The research proved useful for increasing knowledge about pedagogical writing and providing an in-depth analysis of students' writing assignments. This research was a quantitative descriptive analysis method research. The population of this research were all of the students in the Sixth semester of English Department UIN Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi year 2022/2023. According to the findings of the study, students showed inadequate critical thinking skills while creating 17 specific sub-indicators with scores below of 50%. It was found that students encountered difficulties when writing a thesis assignment. It means that the majority of students were unable to organize thoughts into thesis writing assignments.

Exploring the Impact of Technology in Enhancing English Reading Skill

This research sought to investigate the influence of technology on improving English reading proficiency among students in the sixth semester of English instruction at Dong Nai Technology University. This research used a qualitative descriptive methodology and utilized purposive sampling. The research included a total of 34 individuals. Data is collected using observation, interview, and documentation methods. The study revealed that the majority of kids felt at ease using the new technology to enhance their reading abilities. The need to acquire knowledge in the modern day is driven by the reliance on technology. The statement is corroborated by the outcome of the interview. The students said that using e-books is more convenient than physical books due to their compatibility with various devices such as smartphones. Furthermore, the documentation serves the purpose of incorporating the data obtained via observation and interviews. Ultimately, technology has a positive influence on enhancing kids' proficiency in reading.

The Students’ Motivation and Grit As Predictors on Reading Achievement

The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between students' reading motivation and their reading achievement, as well as the relationship between students' grit and their reading achievement. Additionally, this study aims to explore the interplay among students' motivation, grit, and reading achievement. In this research, the researcher employed two types of motivation: intrinsic and extrinsic, and two types of grit: consistency of interest and perseverance of effort. This research is a quantitative correlational study with the population consisting of fifty-five students in the sixth semester of the S1 English Study Program Regular A of Tanjungpura University in Pontianak in the academic year of 2021/2022 who already took two reading courses (intensive reading and reading skill development) on their past semesters. Data were collected using questionnaires. The questionnaires consisted of 40 reading motivation items and 8 grit items on a 4 Likert scale ranging from “Very Different from Me” to “A lot Like Me”. Based on the research findings, there is a correlation with reading achievement (r= 0.551). There exists a positive connection (r=0.748) among grit and reading achievement. Additionally, it is noteworthy that there exists a good association between an individual's motivation to read and their level of perseverance and passion towards achieving success in reading (r=0.758). The study's major findings indicate a favorable correlation between the motivation and grit of great performers. There exists a positive correlation between an individual's level of motivation and grit and their level of achievement.

An error analysis on translation made by the sixth semester students of English Department of IKIP Gunungsitoli

The Objective off this study are to describe (1) the kinds of error made by the 6th semester students of English Department when translating Indonesia text into English, (2) the dominant error made by students, 3) how students made the error when translating Indonesia text into English text. This study used the descriptive qualitative research. The subject of this research is the 6th semester students and the object in this research is all the errors on translation made by students. The data collected to answer all the research problems are all the errors made by students. Based on data analysis, the writer finds that 1) students made error in Omission, Addition, Mis-formation, and Mis-ordering errors, 2) students made more dominant error in Mis-formation error, 3) students made error by: a) omitting an item that must appear in well-formed utterance, b) adding an item that must not appear in well-formed utterance, c) using the incorrect morpheme or group or structure, d) doing the incorrect placement of a morpheme or group of morpheme. The conclusion of this study is, the students are lack of vocabulary when doing translation. It is suggestion to the students to enrich their vocabulary and to the lecturer to enrich their students’ vocabularies by giving them daily new vocabularies.

The Comparative Study of Students Learning Styles Towards Their Ability in Grammar

This research was purposed to discover students’ learning style and the differences of students’ grammar ability among the visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning style. The research followed comparative quantitative design. The participants of the research were 83 students of the sixth semester of English education department of State Islamic University of Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi. Data were collected by using questionnaire and documentation. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistical analysis of SPSS program after scoring the respondents’ questionnaire response by Likert scale point and calculating students’ final score of grammar subject. The results revealed the dominant style that students have are visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning style and visual style as the majority. The compared students’ grammar final score exhibited differences of students’ grammar ability. Students with kinesthetic learning style obtained the highest score (88,72) and also the lowest score (66) than visual and auditory learning style. The highest mean score was obtained by auditory learning style (82,33). In conclusion, students’ grammar ability was significantly different among the students with visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning style.

THE USE OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING: A CASE STUDY AT ONE PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN JAMBI

This research is aimed to describe students’ perception toward the use of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) in language learning. The objective of the study is to know students’ perception toward the use of ICT in language learning and to know the problem that they encountered during the use of ICT. The design of this research was survey method. The subject of this research was sixth semester students’ of English department Jambi University. A questionnaire was main instrument to gather the data. The questionnaire consists of items regarding the educational resources of respondents, their reasons for using ICT, the use of ICT in learning process and the problems that they encountered. The result of the study showed that ICT is useful for students. Using ICT can help students easier in accessing information they need which can bring positive effect for students, but this should supported by sufficient ICT equipment and ability to determine information which they search for in order to give better performance since the number one problem faced by students come from two numbers which are, few staff using ICT and information from ICT always change. It is recommended for lecturer to involve ICT services during the teaching and learning process more often and giving guidance to students to determine the appropriate material for their needs. Keyword: Information communication and technology, English language learning

Utilizing Films in EFL Classroom for Learning Speaking: A Study at English Major

Nowadays, speaking skills can be learned through various techniques and resources. One of them is watching films. Watching films using English subtitles is one of the best ways to present authentic content because it combines audio and visuals This research purposed to know how are English major students’ perceptions towards watching English films to develop speaking skills. The participants were 30 students in the sixth semester of the English Education Department in IAIN Kediri. For data collection, a questionnaire consisting of ten questions was employed to gather information about the respondents' background, perceptions regarding watching English films, and their level of agreement with respect to English films. The descriptive method is utilized because the data analysis is presented in a descriptive manner. According to the percentage of the finding, there are (75,8%) of students chose the option Agree, while there is (0%) of students chose the option Strongly Disagree in all the items. The survey shows the highest answer from respondents is “agree” about their perceptions towards watching English films to develop speaking skills. Based on the results of respondents’ perceptions, researchers can conclude that English film has good perceptions and has good influences in developing students’ speaking skills.