Lingua

DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL MEDIA LEARNING ENGLISH VOCABULARY THROUGH SIGN LANGUAGE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED STUDENTS

Pieter Pieter — 2024-06-27

This research examines the development of social media for learning English vocabulary using sign language as a learning method for hearing impaired students. With the advancement of technology and the incorporation of social media into the learning process, this study investigates how to use Instagram social media effectively to improve English vocabulary comprehension for students with hearing impairment using the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) development model procedure. The research targets are seven hearing impairment students from SLB Negeri 02 Jakarta. Through the development of social media learning English vocabulary through sign language, students can learn English vocabulary by learning alphabets, names, numbers, and day names more easily. The results of this study show that learning videos developed through social media, particularly on Instagram, are beneficial for hearing impairment students who grasp foreign language learning materials, especially sign language using American Sign Language (ASL). The reviewers also gave the learning videos a feasibility evaluation, and they were pronounced appropriate for learning. As for the results of student tests, it is shown that the names and days show that the results of student test answers are all correct. However, in the number section, only three errors were found, and then in the alphabetical section, there were five errors. Developing technology-based learning media with microlearning methods, primarily through Instagram, can help hearing impairments students learn English. This opens up opportunities for developing more exciting and relevant learning content to facilitate English learning for students with special needs.

THE POWER OF CHATBOTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING: A NEW AGE OF LEARNING

Nurul Harisha — 2024-06-27

Chatbots are a new type of artificial intelligence. Chat bots are software systems that use natural language processing to assist humans with a variety of tasks. This study investigates the effectiveness of chatbots in English language learning and investigates undergraduate students' viewpoints. The study's goal is to better understand the benefits and drawbacks of employing chatbots in language learning, as well as to examine students' opinions of their efficacy. The qualitative descriptive methodology was used in the research, the researchers used to collect data from 1 to 30 undergraduate students for questionnaires and 3 students for interviews at Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin State Islamic University in Banten. The findings and discussion underscore chatbots' potential to provide speedy, tailored assistance in English language acquisition. While the report emphasizes their ease of use and accessibility, it also notes constraints such as possible errors and platform limits. Overall, chatbots have the potential to improve accessibility and provide individualized help in language instruction

THE INTEGRATION OF SMART BOARD TECHNOLOGY IN LEARNING GRAMMAR: STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES

Anida Susanti — 2024-06-27

The objective of this research is to find does using smart board helps students in learning grammar and to find the students’ perspective about using smart board technology in learning grammar. This research methodology uses a quantitative research design with a survey approach, including interviews and questionnaires. The participants of this study were 30 junior high school students in Serang, Banten. Data analysis used Likert scale and Miles, Huberman, and Saldana approach. The data analysis for the questionnaire used a Likert scale. The results showed a high level of agreement among the students regarding the benefits of using Smart board technology for grammar learning, with a calculated percentage score of 81.66%, indicating a perception of "Strongly agree". Furthermore, the results from this study show that students have a positive view towards the integration of Smart board technology in grammar teaching in junior high school. Students feel that Smart board is an effective tool to enhance learning, engagement and motivation in English grammar classes.

NEED ANALYSIS TO DESIGN TEACHERS’ MODULE INCORPORATED WAYS OF THINKING AND ICT-COMPETENCES

Khilda Shopia — 2024-06-27

Globalization and the advancement of technology influence in education fields. In current situations, most of teachers find difficulties in integrating 21^st century skills; ICT-Competences and ways of thinking into teaching and learning activity. In other words, teachers and students need to comprehend and prepare themselves with the comprehension ways of thinking and tools for working. Qualitative research was conducted in this study. Descriptive analysis was employed as the methodology of this research to determine and analyze the needs analysis to design the teachers’ module incorporated by ways of thinking and ICT-Competences in English teaching and learning activity. Need analysis was conducted to identify the procedure and the needs in designing the teachers’ module. The data was analyzed using a systematic content descriptive text based on ACTS21S framework descriptors, UNESCO ICT-Competences and the Hutchinson and Waters Need Analysis Process. The result illustrated that there are forty indicator of ways of thinking and ICT competence are formulated and incorporated into the three phase of teaching and learning activity (pre-instructional, instructional, follow-up). There are the target needs and learners need that should be formulated to face the 21^st century skills in current education challenges. In short, this study will be helpful for the teacher in preparing students in 21^st century skills.

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS' SELF-ESTEEM AND STUDENTS' SPEAKING ANXIETY TOWARD SPEAKING PERFORMANCE OF EFL STUDENTS

Bayu Fitria Pratama — 2024-06-27

: Harga diri adalah bagaimana seseorang menilai seberapa jauh seseorang yakin dirinya mampu, berarti, sukses, dan berharga bagi orang lain, namun Kecemasan Bahasa Asing merupakan suatu kondisi mental tidak aman disertai tekanan tubuh ketika dihadapkan pada situasi baru. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji tingkat harga diri siswa dan kecemasan siswa dengan kinerja berbicara siswa. Penelitian ini akan ditujukan pada mahasiswa mata kuliah berbicara, dengan mengidentifikasi (1) Apakah ada korelasi antara harga diri mahasiswa dengan kecemasan berbahasa asing (2) Untuk mengukur hubungan antara Harga diri mahasiswa dengan kecemasan Bahasa Asing (3) Untuk mengukur hubungan antara kecemasan bahasa asing siswa dan tes kinerja berbicara. Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti menggunakan desain korelasional. Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara suatu variabel dengan variabel lainnya. Langkah selanjutnya adalah mengukur korelasi ketiga variabel tersebut. Peneliti menggunakan SPSS untuk menguji data. Ada tiga langkah yang peneliti lakukan: mengukur Korelasi antara harga diri dan Kinerja berbicara, Korelasi antara Kecemasan dan Kinerja berbicara, dan Korelasi antara harga diri dan Kecemasan berbicara terhadap Kinerja berbicara. Temuan penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa ketiga variabel tersebut tidak mempunyai hubungan yang signifikan. Ini berarti kemampuan berbicara mereka tidak menunjukkan harga diri dan kecemasan yang lebih tinggi di kalangan siswa. Oleh karena itu, harga diri dan Kecemasan berbicara siswa tidak menunjukkan kinerja berbicara siswa yang paling rendah.

THE IDEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES IN 5.0 ERA: DISCURSIVE STRATEGIES IN DIGITAL ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT AT TRIBUNNEWS

Agis Andriani — 2024-06-27

The emergence of Society 5.0 has ushered in a new era of digital transformation, demanding comprehensive changes across all aspects of human life, particularly in the economic sector. This paradigm shift has transformed the global economic landscape into a digitally driven advanced economy, marked by technological innovations that permeate various socio-economic sectors, including Indonesia's digital economy. Despite the potential, the digital economy in Indonesia is still in need of further development to realize its full growth potential. Consequently, the active involvement of the younger generation becomes crucial in propelling the advancement of the digital economy. The younger generation, being a vital component in driving the development of the digital economy, possesses a high degree of creativity and an innate ability to foster innovation. However, their role alone is insufficient, as they require guidance and support, particularly from the government, to nurture their talents effectively. Considering this, Tribunnews offers a unique perspective on this matter. To delve deeper into the underlying meaning of the discourse, the Historical Discourse Approach (DHA) is employed, applying Wodak's (2001) discursive strategies, namely nomination, predication, argumentation, discourse representation (perspective), as well as intensification and mitigation. This study aims to shed light on the author's ideology and how it is revealed through the discourse. The findings underscore the critical stance taken by the authors towards the importance of fostering the digital economy through the active participation of the younger generation, as well as evaluating government policies aimed at advancing the digital economy in Indonesia. By understanding these ideological perspectives, stakeholders can glean valuable insights to foster an environment conducive to the growth and development of the digital economy while effectively harnessing the potential of the younger generation.

ANALYSIS THE COLLEGE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON AARONS.ENGLISH INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT IN SPEAKING

Tauricha Astiyandha — 2024-06-27

: Some students said they like learning English but they have difficulty in expressing their ability due to lack of ability to speak and the learning techniques used are still difficult to apply to this phenomenon. Using technology is a solution to answer difficulties in learning English during the global pandemic era. One of the technologies that can help in learning English is Instagram. Many influencers or so-called influencers who use. Instagram as a medium to learn to teach English, one of which is @aarons.english. the owner of this account has the real name Aaron O'Brien, he is a native speaker from Australia who was born in Melbourne.Instagram is a social media application that can help students learn to improve their English. This study seeks to analysis students' perception of the use of Instagram. A descriptive qualitative method, this study aims to determine the results and perceptions of students about learning English through Instagram. Ten students were selected from six hundred and fourty nine thousand of followers on the @aarons.english account. The writer conducted observations and interviews to collect data. Observation is used to observe participants to obtain information data. Meanwhile, interviews were used to find out student answers about their perceptions of the @aarons.english Instagram account as a language learning medium. The results of this study also indicate that students have a good perception of using Instagram to learn languages and they prefer to use Instagram because the videos and photos posted on the @aarons.english Instagram account are easy to understand and fun. @aarons.english makes students feel easier and more comfortable to use English, especially in speaking. This indicates that the Instagram account @aarons.english facilitates students to add and improve their English Students’.

STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN ACHIEVING ENGLISH LEARNING SKILLS EFFECTIVELY

Nindyah Pratiwi — 2024-06-27

In Indonesia, English is one of the subjects that must be studied by the students. Students have taken English as one of the compulsory course for a minimum of 6 years at the junior and senior high school level, and nowadays they can learn English in elementary schools as well. Even some excellent kindergartens have also begun to introduce English. At the tertiary level, English language learning is given with the aim of facing global competition. Many different responses are found in the classroom to these problems, especially related to student attitudes in the learning process, student learning outcomes and participation in conducting group movement activities. This study aims to explain the difficulties faced by students when learning English and the causes of these difficulties. This research uses qualitative methods with the tools of questionnaire, observation, and video recording. The research data were analyzed in three ways, namely data reduction, data presentation, conclusion drawing, and verification. The results showed that the research subjects faced many different difficulties in learning English. This is due to different levels of English.

THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAGMATIC KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCE IN MAINTAINING COMMUNICATION

Rizdika Mardiana — 2024-06-27

In order to share and deliver ideas or information and exchange knowledge, humans must communicate with one another. However, not all people are good communicators. When a speaker speaks, the listener must pay attention to the context and meaning of the utterances to effectively respond; otherwise, the response will break the communication. For this reason, this paper elaborates on the significance of pragmatic knowledge and pragmatic competence in relation to linguistic communication and linguistic expressions used by the speaker and listener.