Abstract:This qualitative descriptive study investigated the impact of using board games into English vocabulary instruction for eleventh-grade students at MA Miftahul Ulum Bettet. Data were collected through classroom observations,…
ions, structured interviews with five students and the teacher, and document analysis (lesson plans, student reflections). Thematic analysis revealed that board games significantly enhanced student engagement and motivation, fostering collaborative learning and contextualized vocabulary acquisition. Students reported increased enjoyment and improved vocabulary retention compared to traditional methods. While challenges related to time management and instructional alignment were identified, the findings strongly suggest that board games offer a valuable and effective supplementary approach to vocabulary instruction, aligning with constructivist and experiential learning principles.
Abstract:This research aimed to find the effect of Simon Says activities in enhancing students’ listening skill at SMPN 14 Kota Serang. Quantitative research method by implementing quasi-experimental study using Simon Says activities…
vities to enhancing students’ listening skill at SMPN 14 Kota Serang. The population was seventh-grade students with 2 classes as a sample. In this study, 37 students in the experiment class and 37 students in the control class made up the sample. The data were collected using listening pre-test and listening post-test as instruments. SPSS 22.0 were used to analysed the data. The result of the research was there was significant difference between experimental class and control class where experimental class score increased to 84.41, while the control class only increased to 74.05. The analysis showed that the mean score of post-test in the experimental class was higher than control class. The result of Independent Sample Test table in this study was 0.000 < 0.05. This value means that the alternative was accepted and the null hypothesis was rejected. It can conclude that there is significant effect of Simon Says activities in enhancing students’ listening skill at SMPN 14 Kota Serang.
Abstract:The purpose of this study is to find out and prove how much influence brand image has on the purchase decision of bakery products in CV. Lemona Cake &Bakery Tasikmalaya. This study uses quantitative methods with an associative…
iative approach that is causal aims to determine the influence between independent variables on dependent variables. The population in this study is respondents who have bought bakery products at Lemona Cake &; Bakery Tasikmalaya, while the number of respondents is as many as 97 respondents. In this study using Non Proability Sampling techniques, Non Proability Sampling, namely sample selection with non-probability methods or non-randomly, population elements do not have the same opportunity to be selected as samples. This is done based on the consideration of relatively fast hang times and relatively cheap costs, then the sampling method uses Accidental Sampling, Accidental sampling is a sampling technique based on chance, that is, anyone who accidentally meets the researcher can be used as a sample, if it is considered that the person who happened to meet is suitable as a source of data. From the results of this study shows that the value of t-count obtained is 8.204 and t-table 1.661 it can be seen that t-count is greater than t-table (8.204 > 1.661) so that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted meaning that the hypothesis is accepted, so it can be explained that brand image has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions, with a value I of 0.644 and a value of coefficient of determination (R square) of 0.641 which means the influence of brand image variables (x) on the purchase decision variable (y) is 64.1% while the remaining 35.9% is explained by other factors or variables that are unknown and not included in this study.
Abstract:This article exposes the matters of elements of surprise in Jack Douglas’ flash fiction entitled Test Rocket. There is a space station sending a test rocket in which any animal may be sent with it. Meanwhile, the rocket…
t comes back but with bigger postures and with a man in it. Through qualitative method and explorative approach, this paper analyses how the mission to other planet in Douglas’ story contains mysteries as well as subtextual surprises. The surprises could be stated as the mouse that is sent and returns as a man, the man is an alien, or the man is the alien waiting for further attacks by his people. The surprise is not clear but implied since audience is asked to think more about how people in the space station think about the test rocket. In conclusion, Test Rocket contains subtextual elements of surprise in which there are unexpected events after sending the mission to Mars. It can also be known that there will always be unbelievable and unexplainable things happening in space.
Abstract:This paper investigates matters of district and pessimism to the police in Franz Kafka’s flash fiction entitled Give It Up!. The story is about a walker who gets lost on a town street and then asks a policeman to find the…
the route to his destination. Unexpectedly, the policeman told the man to give up looking for the path while turning away and laughing. This story reflects the author's expression of distrust then leads to a state of pessimism either as a philosophical doctrine or as a psychological mentality. In analysis through qualitative method, the figure of the police is an analogy of how the attitude of distrust emerged and developed into a form of pessimism especially to public apparatus. In conclusion, distrust and pessimism are not ex nihilo, but such reaction of any ignorance from public apparatus to any civilian.
Abstract:The aim of writing this article is to determine the expansion of the meaning of the principle of lex specialis derogate legi generali which occurs in cases of same-sex sexual harassment. This research is normative legal…
research that uses a case approach and a conceptual approach. The legal materials used are primary legal materials and secondary legal materials. The technique for collecting and analyzing legal materials used in writing this article is literature study. The result of this research is that the principle of lex specialis derogate legi generali, when implemented in certain cases, can have an expanded meaning. The first meaning is that specific laws override general laws, while the expansion of the intended meaning in a particular case can be interpreted as the textual suitability of the law and the case that occurred.
Abstract:Extensive reading practice is a reading activity that involves a variety of materials outside the official curriculum. This research aims to understand how students and teachers implement Extensive Reading Practice and its…
ts impact on language learning. The research method used is a literature review, in which information is collected and analyzed from various sources such as journal articles, books, and related references. The results showed that Extensive Reading Practice received positive responses from students and teachers. Students reported improved reading skills, increased vocabulary, better text comprehension, and increased interest in reading. Meanwhile, teachers reported that extensive reading practice increased students' motivation to learn and active participation in language learning. The role of the school in providing adequate resources for extensive reading practice is also very important. This includes a well-stocked library and a variety of reading materials to support different reading activities. Overall, this study shows that extensive reading practice has significant benefits for students and teachers in improving language proficiency and motivation to learn.
Abstract:ChatGPT has attracted considerable media and academic attention as one of the latest developments. It has the ability to generate answers to questions and perform other language-related tasks with exceptional accuracy. This…
his is due to its extensive training set, which closely resembles human-produced texts. Many researchers consider ChatGPT to be an interesting tool for improving students' language and knowledge skills, as well as their problem-solving and communication skills. The study discussed some perceptions of the merits of ChatGPT on English student with each representative answering or filling a questionnaire containing their views or responses to ChatGPT conversations using a quantitative descriptive method. It is hoped that the study can learn how English education students feel using small talk, whether it is having a good effect on their performance or whether it is adversely affecting their performance in college. The results of correlation analysis show patterns of relationships between different variables. There is no linear relationship between the level of agree and strongly disagree, but there is a strong and negative correlation between the level of disagree and strongly agree. meanwhile, a strong positive relationship was observed between neutral and strongly disagree levels.
Abstract:This article was written to help readers understand the results of reading activities and the abilities and obstacles experienced by students during the learning process. understand the results of monitoring achievement…
activities and abilities and obstacles experienced by students during the learning process. Monitoring is the routine data collection and process of targeting program targets that emphasizes the process and core of change. program target-targeting process that emphasizes process and kernel changes. the quality of the services we purchase while also keeping an eye on our accounts of what is done.
Abstract:This article explains the importance of conducting a needs analysis in developing an English language course for an open curriculum. The independent curriculum is a learning framework that aims to holistically improve students'…
udents' English language skills while considering local needs and contexts. In this context, needs analysis has become an important stage in ensuring that the material, techniques, and evaluation in the English language course meet the needs of students. The article discusses the importance of needs analysis in designing English language courses. Needs analysis helps determine appropriate learning objectives and guides curriculum development. The curriculum can be designed to integrate relevant and practical language skills while comprehensively assessing student needs. Additionally, needs analysis allows for the customization of learning programs to student characteristics. Each group of students has unique backgrounds, interests, and demands. By studying students' needs specifically, teachers can select and design resources that are appropriate for their skill level, interests, and context. This will encourage students to learn. The article also emphasizes the importance of involving students in the needs analysis process