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Online teacher written corrective feedback outside of class time: (In)effectiveness and task engagement

This study examines a common pedagogical approach whereby students view teacher feedback outside of class time. Facilitated through Moodle, it aimed to investigate not only the effect of written corrective feedback (WCF) on learning outcomes, but importantly, how frequently students review the feedback they receive. The study was conducted at a Japanese Women’s University in Tokyo (age: M = 19.6, SD = 0.6). Over a 15-week semester, students were required to write weekly homework assignments. These were then marked by the researcher and returned via Moodle, with students encouraged to read their feedback before attempting the next assignment. In line with existing research in the field, a no-WCF control group was compared against treatment groups that received indirect WCF with meta-linguistic explanations. Further to this, using an online system such as Moodle allowed the provision of linked grammar resource pages through basic HTML code embedded within the WCF itself. At the end of the semester student texts were analysed to measure improvement. When pre-test and post-tests were compared there were no significant differences within groups or between groups on measures of fluency and accuracy. However, what sets this study apart from others that have investigated student engagement, is the use of online activity logs which in combination with survey data allowed the investigation of actual study habits rather than merely those that are self-reported. The results of which give better insight and valid explanations for the outcomes of the study and call into question the efficacy of take-home feedback.

Improve the Understanding of Argumentation Texts in Vocational Students Through Strategies to Simplify Text Structure

Improve the Understanding of Argumentation Texts in Vocational Students Through Strategies to Simplify Text Structure

تطبيق وسائل الصور لتنمية قدرة الطلاب على ترجمة النصوص العربية لدى طلاب الصف الأول بالمدرسة المتوسطة الإسلامية الحكومية 3 فيدي

The purpose of this study is to determine the implementation of image media to improve students' ability to translate Arabic texts for first grade students at State Islamic Junior High School 3 VIDI. The research method used by the researcher is an experimental research method. The research tools used by the researcher in collecting data are observation, tests, and documents. The results of the study are that the implementation of image media to improve students' ability to translate Arabic texts for first grade students at State Islamic Junior High School 3 VIDI is that its application in teaching Arabic text translation in two rounds in terms of the acquisition of the average value of students' educational results in the first round means 62.82 and needs to be applied to the second round and obtains an average score of 90.21. The teaching and learning process was effective and the students were active and enthusiastic in learning.

Progress in International Reading Literacy Study-Based Reading Competency Assessment Instrument with Culturally Educative Texts for Primary School Students

The objectives of this research and development are (1) to produce a product prototype of the PIRLS equivalent reading literacy competency assessment instrument with educative cultural content text for grade 6 elementary school students, (2) to test the PIRLS equivalent reading literacy competency assessment instrument with educative cultural content text for grade 6 elementary school students from the aspects of content validity, construct validity, Esay question reliability test, Objective question reliability test, difficulty level, and differentiability. This type of research and development uses the Borg & Gall model which consists of 10 stages. The data collected is qualitative and quantitative data. The data is related to content validity, construct validity, readability, and practicality of the assessment instrument as well as the practicality of the user manual. The collected data were analyzed with content validity (Gregory), Product Moment, and Cronbach's Alpha. Based on the results of the analysis and discussion, the results of the correlation person analysis for the overall r value of 30 items > r table for subject 28 the r table value is 0.361 with the acquisition of the smallest value of 0.383 and the largest of 0.724. In addition to the results of the limited subject test, the results of the analysis of the broad subject test using SPSS for windows version 26 software also showed the results that the person correlation value for the reading literacy competency assessment instrument from a total of 30 items obtained a calculated r value> r table for subjects 141 people the r table value of 0.361 with the acquisition of the smallest value of 0.439 and the largest value of 0.896. While the acquisition of the teacher response score is 0.882. So, based on these results it can be said that the product of the reading literacy competency assessment instrument equivalent to the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study with educational cultural content text is suitable for direct use for every grade 6 elementary school student.

Generative Learning Strategy is a Solution for Teaching Writing Skill

The purpose of this research was to determine the implementation of the Generative Learning strategy model as a solution for teaching text writing skills in English and to develop meaning construction, associations between stimulus and knowledge, beliefs and experiences in the new normal in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. This research discussedd the application of the Generative Learning Strategy Model which also aims to improve the ability to write texts for second semester students of the 2021/2022 academic year. This research was classroom action research that used 2 cycles. The research subjects consisted of 35 students, 25 female students and 10 male students. The instruments were developed by valid questionaires with significan 0,000 < 0,005 and reliability ststistic at the cronbach’s Alpha 0,782 > 0,73 so the data were realiable. For supporting these data, this reaserach also used observation sheets, interviews and documentations. This research was carried out in two cycles which included planning, action, observation and reflection. Based on the written test, there was a better improvement from pre-assessment 68.60, cycle I 72.60 increased to 79.92 cycle II. The increase obtained from testing is 4.54 points. This shows that the Generative Learning Model strategy can improve the ability to write texts.

Description of Implementation of the Project-Based Learning Model in the Practical Activity of Writing Text of “Observation Result Reports" For Class VII Junior High School Students

This research aims to describe the implementation of the project-based learning (PjBL) learning model in learning to write "observation report" texts for junior high school students. This research was conducted by applying a qualitative approach with case study techniques. Research data was obtained through interviews, observation, and documentation techniques. The subjects of this research were students in class VII B of SMP N 6 Jambi City, with 30 students. The instruments used in this research were a list of interview questions, a checklist of student activities, and a rubric for assessing project results. Based on the study and analysis, the project-based learning model can improve the quality of students' writing. The application of the project-based learning model uses six phases: observing a phenomenon, asking basic questions, designing a project plan to be implemented, compiling a detailed project schedule, supervising students and their projects, and testing and evaluating the project results. Of the six syntaxes, everything went well; the students' writing test results obtained excellent, sound, and quite good results from 4 groups. It can be seen based on the results of students' writing, which meets the criteria for observation report texts based on phenomena, structure, and language rules. Several stages prepared by the teacher in the form of teaching modules are also by the implementation process, especially in controlling and guiding students, from finding ideas, creating titles, and student writing to the assignment presentation stage. The research has implications for implementing the project-based learning (PjBL) model to improve students' writing skills, especially in writing observation reports.

Improving Students’ Writing Ability In The Procedure Text Using Duolingo Application At 8 Grade Students Of SMP Negeri 5 Pati 2023/2024

Improving Students’ Writing Ability In The Procedure Text Using Duolingo Application At 8 Grade Students Of SMP Negeri 5 Pati. Final Project, English Study Program, Faculty of Language and Arts Education, Universitas PGRI Semarang. Supervisor I Dra. Maria Yosephin, M.Pd, Supervisor II: Dra. Siti Lestari, M.Pd. This study aims to 1) to find out the improvement of students’ writing competence in procedure text before they are taught using the Duolingo application. 2) to find out the improvement of students’ writing competence in procedure text skills after they are taught using the Duolingo application. 3) to explain the significant difference in students’ writing competence in procedure text taught before and after using Duolingo application. In this study, the researcher used quantitative research. An experimental design was applied in carrying out this study. The researcher took two classes as samples: VIII A (experimental group) and VIII B (control group). The experimental group has been given treatment by duolingo application in procedure text. On the other hand, the control group was not assigned treatment at all. The population in this study was class VIII in the academic year 2023/2024. This study indicated that using Duolingo Application in procedure text is an effective technique. The results of the pre-test mean scores in both classes were 66.34 for the experimental group and 66.94 for the control group. In addition, the mean post-test score of experimental group was 84.78, and the control group was 76.66. These findings were calculated using the t-test formula. The t-test > t-table, based on the test results. T-table 5% percentage is 1.670. the computation shows that 6.180 > 1.670. There is a significant difference in students using the Duolingo application in procedure text for students of grade 8 of SMP Negeri 5 Pati. Students are interested and excited when using Duolingo Application in the learning and teaching process with the goal of developing students’ writing skills. Based on the research findings, the researcher concludes that using Duolingo Application in procedure text can help students to develop and improve students writing skills.

Reading Strategies on the Ability to Read Narrative Texts and Explanatory Texts

In general, our students' reading ability is still low. The aim of this research is to analyze the effect of learning reading strategies on the ability to read narrative texts and explanatory texts in fourth grade elementary school students. This research is a quasi-experimental research (quasi experiment). The research design used was a pretest-posttest control-group design. The population of this study was 111 students, while the sample in this study was 76 students. The independent variable in this research is learning reading strategies, while the dependent variable is students' ability to read narrative texts and students' ability to read explanatory texts. The data collection method used is the test method. The collected data on students' ability to read narrative text and ability to read explanatory text were analyzed using the MANOVA statistical analysis technique. Based on the research that has been conducted, it was found that first, there is a significant influence of learning reading strategies on the ability to read narrative texts of fourth grade elementary school students. Second, there is a significant influence of reading strategy learning on the ability to read explanatory texts of fourth grade elementary school students. Third, Simultaneously, there is a significant influence of reading strategy learning on the ability to read narrative texts and the ability to read explanatory texts in fourth grade elementary school students.

Pengembangan Model PBL (Project Based Learning) Berbasis Potensi Lokal dalam Pembelajaran Menulis Teks Drama di SMA Negeri Kabupaten Kubu Raya

This research is motivated by the low ability to write drama texts of high school students in Kubu Raya Regency, West Kalimantan, which is still below the KKM. The low ability of students to write drama texts is caused by students' lack of interest and students' difficulty in determining drama themes. The learning model used by teachers is still not in line with expectations. The learning model is still not varied. Such conditions indicate gaps that need to be resolved. The Project Based Learning model based on local potential is an alternative for improving the ability to write drama texts. This research aims to describe the profile of learning to write drama texts, design a Project Based Learning model based on local potential in learning to write drama texts and develop a Project Based Learning model based on local potential in learning to write drama texts as well as the responses of participants after this model is implemented. This R&D research uses the Plomp model which consists of stages, preliminary investigation, design, realization/construction, test, evaluation and revision, implementation. Data collection techniques in this research were observation, questionnaires, interviews and tests. The data analysis used was qualitative descriptive. The test results of the implementation of the Project Based Learning model based on local potential in learning to write drama texts at SMAN Kubu Raya Regency, West Kalimantan can improve the ability to write drama texts. The final Project Based Learning model based on local potential in learning to write drama texts is a guide to the Project Based Learning model based on local potential in learning to write drama texts.

The Enhancing the Students' Vocabulary Mastery in Reading Narrative Text by Using a Video

This research aims to find out whether: (1) video can enhance students’ vocabulary mastery in reading narrative text in the ninth grade students of MTsN 4 Ngawi. (2) the use of video is able to improve the classroom climate. (3) the strengths and weaknesses of implementing video in increasing students’ vocabulary mastery in reading narrative text. This Classroom Action Research conducted at the ninth grade students of Islamic Junior High School in Paron, Ngawi. There were 2 cycles and each cycles consists of four steps, namely: (1) planning the action, (2) implementing the action, (3) observing the action, and (4) reflecting the result of the observation. The result of the research shows: (1) video can enhance the students’ vocabulary mastery in reading narrative text. It could be seen from these indicators: (a) students could spell the vocabularies in narrative text; (b) most of students were able to pronounce words or sentences well; (c) students could grasp the meaning of narrative text well; and (d) students could construct good sentences. (2) the use of video is able to improve the classroom climate. (3) there are some strengths and weaknesses of implementing video in increasing the students’ vocabulary mastery in reading narrative text in the ninth grade of MTsN 4 Ngawi. In line with the result, I suggest that video is one of the effective media in teaching and learning process to improve the students’ enthusiasm and their achievement in learning reading. Key words : video, reading narrative text, vocabulary mastery, car

Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Picture and Picture untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Menulis Teks Prosedur Siswa Kelas IX SMP Negeri 1 Alasa Talumuzoi

This study aims to improve the ability to write procedural texts of students of class IX B SMP Negeri 1 Alasa Talumuzoi by using Picture and Picture Learning Model. The type of research is Classroom Action Research with the stages of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The research data is in the form of qualitative and quantitative data. The research sample was students of class IX B SMP Negeri 1 Alasa Talumuzoi. The results showed that in cycle I, the average score of students was 68.93 with the qualifications of excellent 7%, good 27%, sufficient 30%, and less 37%. In cycle II, the average score of students was 83.67 with excellent qualifications 33.33%, good 50%, sufficient 16.67%. Based on the results of the study, the application of Picture and Picture Learning Model can improve the ability to write procedure text of students of class IX B SMP Negeri 1 Alasa Talumuzoi.

Comprehension of biology texts in bilingual and monolingual university students: Exploring the effect of presentation modality, previous knowledge, and topic enjoyment.

Comprehension of biology texts in bilingual and monolingual university students: Exploring the effect of presentation modality, previous knowledge, and topic enjoyment.

ChatGPT for Automated Writing Evaluation in Scholarly Writing Instruction.

Effective strategies for developing scholarly writing skills in postsecondary nursing students are needed. Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools, such as ChatGPT, for automated writing evaluation (AWE) hold promise for mitigating challenges associated with scholarly writing instruction in nursing education. This article explores the suitability of ChatGPT for AWE in writing instruction. ChatGPT feedback on 42 nursing student texts from the Michigan Corpus of Upper-Level Student Papers was assessed. Assessment criteria were derived from recent AWE research. ChatGPT demonstrated utility as an AWE tool. Its scoring performance demonstrated stricter grading than human raters, related feedback to macro-level writing features, and supported multiple submissions and learner autonomy. Despite concerns surrounding GAI in academia, educators can accelerate the feedback process without increasing their workload, and students can receive individualized feedback by incorporating AWE provided by ChatGPT into the writing process. [J Nurs Educ. 2023;62(12):721-727.].

Peningkatan Kemampuan Komunikasi Publik melalui Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Menulis Teks Ceramah bagi Siswa SMA Kota Semarang

This study aims to develop teaching materials for writing lecture texts for high school students in Semarang City. The method used is Research and Development (R&D) to produce teaching materials for writing lecture texts using the brainstorming method. Data were collected through interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. The results showed that the results of expert validation obtained a score of 80.75, which means that the teaching materials for writing lecture texts with the brainstorming method are suitable for use. The average value of the limited trial results of writing lecture texts at MA AL Asror Semarang and MA Riyadussholihin was 91.25. Based on the results of the overall assessment, an average score of 4.03 was obtained with a feasibility level of 80.65% categorized as "good", the presentation aspect of the book obtained an average score of 4.07 with a feasibility level of 81.4% categorized as "good", the language aspect obtained an average score of 4.08 with a feasibility level of 81.6% categorized as "good", and the graphical aspect the average score obtained was 4.09 with a feasibility level of 81.8% categorized as "good". Thus it can be concluded that the textbook developed is declared "feasible" for use.

Обучение студентов неязыкового вуза профессионально-ориентированному чтению цифровых текстов на иностранном языке: риски и возможности

The aim of the research is to justify the need for forming students’ skills to read vocationally-oriented digital texts in a foreign language, which contributes to the development of analytical, systematic, and critical thinking at a non-linguistic university. The article explores the process of reading foreign language texts as a complex analytical-synthetic activity, describes the characteristics of digital text, notes its positive and negative properties, and substantiates the need to develop students’ skills to read vocationally-oriented digital texts in a foreign language, which fosters the development of analytical and critical thinking. A methodology is proposed for developing students’ skills to read vocationally-oriented digital texts in the process of studying foreign languages at a non-linguistic university. The scientific novelty lies in identifying five groups of skills for reading digital texts at a non-linguistic university, namely: spatial orientation in digital texts, forecasting possible phenomena, events, facts, understanding the content of digital texts, analyzing information from digital texts, and engaging in reflection and critical analysis of the material read. The study results in defining the substantive and organizational-activity aspects of the methodology for forming the skills to read vocationally-oriented digital texts for students, as well as providing methodological recommendations for their development in foreign language studies at non-linguistic universities.

Improving students’ punctuation: classroom experimentation and results in texts by primary and secondary school students in Quebec

The texts of primary and secondary school students show a high proportion of written errors related to punctuation (Boivin and Pinsonneault, 2018, among others). Yet punctuation instruction often offers students only limited opportunities to improve their control of sign usage in a writing context (Riverin and Dufour, 2018). This article presents a quasi-experimental study involving 16 French classes from cycle 3 of primary school and cycle 1 of secondary school in Quebec (age 10 to 13). Students in the experimental groups carried out a sequence of 20 activities implementing three innovative didactic devices, designed during a first phase of the research, in collaboration with the participating teachers. The aim was to improve punctuation and syntax in writing. We will present results drawn from the analysis of short texts written at pre-test and post-test (two texts at each time: one descriptive and one narrative) in the experimental and control groups, in relation to success variables in segmentation into graphic sentences (capital letter & full stop), and in punctuation within graphic sentences and syntactic sentences (clauses, i.e. subject + predicate (+ sentence adverbial(s)), for some comma usage rules.

Readability of Reading Texts for EFL Students at Al-Baha University

Reading is an important skill for EFL university students, as it reinforces their critical and analytical thinking. EFL university students rely on reading texts to expand their knowledge of the outside world and enhance their memory functions, enabling them to use the target language more effectively. EFL instructors depend on the reading texts as the basis for curricular and extracurricular activities to enhance their learners' language skills, enabling them to use the language in everyday situations. Therefore, selecting suitable English textbooks with appropriate reading texts is crucial for students' achievement and progress. Research in the areas of readability of textbooks and reading texts is very important to assess the appropriateness of different texts for learners. Many readability studies have focused on examining the suitability of readability formulas for measuring the readability level of texts provided to learners. This study measured the readability level of the reading texts of Evolve 4 special edition (published by Cambridge University Press) offered to EFL university students using online digital software that utilizes a set of the most commonly used readability formulas, including the Flesch Reading Ease Formula, Gunning Fog index, and Coleman Liau index. This study also used a set of cloze tests administered to female EFL university students, designed by the researcher to measure the readability level of the reading texts and provide suggestions and recommendations for EFL instructors who teach the textbook at the university level. The findings of this study show that the readability level of the reading texts in the English book Evolve 4 special edition is fairly challenging for EFL university students, as measured by a set of readability instruments. Consequently, the study recommends that EFL instructors should utilize a diverse set of teaching strategies and cooperative work methods to help their students read and understand the reading texts in Evolve 4 special edition. Moreover, EFL instructors should take into account significant factors that can affect the readability of English reading texts, such as learners' interest, prior background, style of the text, and the content itself. These considerations should guide instructors in tailoring their approach to maximize student learning outcomes.

Analisis Struktur dan Diksi Teks Prosedur Siswa Kelas VII SMP Negeri 43 Padang

The purpose of this research is to describe the structure and diction in the text of the seventh-grade students of SMP Negeri 43 Padang. This is qualitative research using descriptive methods. The data are the structure and diction in the procedural text of class VII students of SMP Negeri 43 Padang. The source of the data is written procedure text for class VII students of SMP Negeri 43 Padang. The results show the students have written down the five structural text procedures. Of 30 procedure texts, 27 procedure texts have an appropriate title structure, and 3 procedure texts have an inappropriate title structure. Of 29 procedure texts, 9 texts have the right objective structure, and 20 text structures have an inappropriate purpose structure. Of 30 procedure texts 5 texts have the right structure of tools and materials, and 25 texts have the structure of tools and materials that are not right. Of 30 procedure texts, 20 texts have a proper step structure, and 10 procedure texts have an inappropriate step structure. A total of 27 procedure texts, 23 texts have an appropriate summary, and 4 texts have an inappropriate closing structure. In terms of the use of diction, there are 2,201 correct use of diction and 655 inappropriate uses of diction.

Nilai-nilai Sosial dalam Novel Terusir Karya Haji Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah dan Implikasinya terhadap Pembelajaran Teks Novel

The aims of this research are as to describe the social values and to describe the most dominant social values in the novel Laluir by Haji Abdul Karim Amrullah (HAMKA). This is qualitative research with descriptive method. The data of this research are event units in the form of words, phrases, clauses, or sentences that identify social values in the form of a narrator's narration about characters, actions of characters, and speeches of characters in the background of the novel. The source of the research data is the novel Laluir by HAMKA published by Gema Insani in 2016. The data collection was conducted by reading and understanding the novel, identifying the characters, identifying the event units, and identifying data related to social values in the novel. Overall, 31 data on social values were found in the novel Laluir by Haji Abdul Makil Karim Amrullah. Each of these social values are 10 values of love, 6 values of social responsibility, 5 social values of caring, 6 social values of empathy, and 4 social values of helping. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that social values in the novel Laluir by Haji Abdul Makil Karim Amrullah arise because of the speech of the characters and the narrator and the action of taking h in learning the novel text of high school students of class XII.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WEB-BASED LEARNING ON THE STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION AND ABILITY IN WRITING NARRATIVE TEXT

In English, there are four skills which must be mastered, they are listening, speaking, reading, and writing. One of the language skills is writing that important for learners to practice their capability and their understanding, how to send ideas, and how to arrange words well. The objectives of this study were students’ motivation and ability to write narrative text who are taught through web-based learning, the writing motivation and ability of students who are not taught through web-based learning and to find out whether or not there is a significant effect of web-based learning to the students' motivation and ability to write narrative text for tenth-grade students of senior high school. The research was conducted at Muhammadiyah Boarding School in Prambanan Yogyakarta. This study used experimental research with nonrandomized-groups pre-test post-test control group design as the research design. The data were collected by using tests and questionnaires in the form of pre-test and post-test. The result of inferential analysis, showed by the result of the t-test, was found that the value of the ttable (2.001) was lower than the tobtained (3.532). Thus, H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. It means that web-based learning had a significant effect on improving students’ writing motivation and ability.