Abstract:This study aims to analyze students’ experiences in conducting self-assessment using the Duolingo Speak application in speaking skills learning at a higher education institution in Indonesia. The focus of this research covers…
covers five main aspects, namely: students’ self-assessment strategies, increased speaking confidence, improved vocabulary mastery, challenges encountered while using Duolingo Speak, and the enhancement of learner autonomy. This study employs a qualitative approach with a case study method, which aims to gain an in-depth understanding of students’ experiences in utilizing Duolingo Speak as a self-assessment tool in speaking learning. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and documentation involving five students selected through purposive sampling, namely students who had used Duolingo Speak for at least one semester. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis through data organization, coding, theme identification, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that the use of Duolingo Speak provides positive learning experiences for students. The application helps students apply various self-assessment strategies, increases speaking confidence, enriches vocabulary mastery, and fosters learner autonomy. However, several challenges were also found, such as limitations in speech recognition accuracy and feedback that is not yet sufficiently detailed to support optimal reflective learning. Overall, Duolingo Speak can serve as an effective supporting tool in speaking skills instruction when combined with structured self-assessment guidance from lecturers, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning.
Abstract:This study is motivated by the importance of studying person deixis in literary works to understand the relationship between speakers, listeners, and the context of utterances in a novel. The purpose of this study is to…
describe the forms and use of person deixis in the novel Mak Comblang Cinta Babe by Ditta Arieska. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method using reading, note-taking, and data classification techniques related to person deixis. The data source consisted of dialogues and narrations found in the novel. The results showed that first-person, second-person, and third-person deixis were used by the characters according to communication situations and relationships among the characters. First-person deixis was the most dominant form because it frequently appeared in conversations between characters. This study concludes that the use of person deixis in the novel helps clarify the roles of characters and build communication within the story.
Abstract:The issue of digitalization of education has led to the increased dependency on Information Systems (IS), especially Learning Management Systems (LMS), to provide continuity of learning after the COVID-19 pandemic situation.…
ion. At Edulab, as a large learning service provider in Indonesia, LMS works as a central of learning provision, evaluation, communication, and academic tracking. Despite the strategic role, there are still frequent problems like unreliable access, incomplete evaluation, flawed data, and deteriorated performance when the system is at its peak usage, and it interferes with the learning processes and lowers the level of user confidence. This paper discusses the effect of LMS quality on service delivery, satisfaction among users and effectiveness of the entire platform at the institution. It is being analyzed in terms of the DeLone and McLean Information System Success Model, which is being supplemented by the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework. The mixed method was used, which integrated a survey of 1,081 users of the LMS who were estimated through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and a semi-structured interview with key stakeholders of the management. The results suggest that system, information, and service quality are very powerful predictors of user satisfaction with service quality coming out as the most significant factor in LMS effectiveness in service-oriented institutions of learning.
Abstract:The village is the government that communicates directly with the community and is the center of government development. As such, the village government is an important part of the administration, and the village can have…
e the power to regulate and manage the interests of the community. To achieve community participation, the government has established a forum to implement development plans, namely Muslembang. If community participation is an element of the village development process, community participation has a significant impact on decision-making. The purpose of this study is to obtain an explanatory overview of community participation in the village RKP planning process in Paopao Village, Tanete Lilau District, and to clarify what are the factors that support and hinder community participation in the village RKP planning process. to clarify. Baloo's regent. The type of research used by researchers is qualitative. The location of this survey is in Paopao Village, Tanete Lilau District, Bal Regency.
The data collection process used by researchers includes data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that: In 2019 and 2020, community participation in the village RKP planning process in Paopao Village, Tanete Lilau District, Baru Regency, only village officials participated in the RKP design team, community empowerment executives and community members. elements were not involved. And when it comes to female participation, only one woman reaches up to 30%. Therefore, we cannot speak of participatory advice on development planning. The driving force behind community participation in her RCP planning process for her village in Paopao Village, Tanete Lilau District, Balu District, is the community's awareness of progress in village development as a form of community awareness itself. Encouragement. Prioritize. The barrier to community participation is the individual community itself. Lack of curiosity, economic factors, and the level of education in the community are also among the barriers to participating in the development surprises of Baru Regency, Tanete Lilau District and Paopao Village.
Abstract:This research examines the development of English language skills among students at Elementary School 060878, focusing on challenges, influencing factors, and effective teaching strategies. A mixed-method approach was employed,…
ployed, combining quantitative data from student test scores and qualitative data from teacher interviews and classroom observations. The results indicate that students face difficulties in vocabulary mastery and speaking skills, influenced by limited exposure to English, traditional teaching methods, and psychological barriers. The study proposes interactive and student-centered strategies, such as project-based learning and digital media, to enhance engagement and outcomes. These findings provide insights for teachers and policymakers to improve English language instruction in elementary schools.
Abstract:This study aims to analyze the low English speaking and listening skills of 4th grade elementary school students at SD PAB 12 Sampali. The research approach used is descriptive qualitative, with interview methods to obtain…
in in-depth data from teachers and students regarding the obstacles they face during the English learning process. The results of the study indicate that the main factors influencing students' limited speaking and listening skills include lack of practice, minimal use of interesting learning media, and internal factors such as lack of self-confidence and less than optimal pronunciation. These findings provide an important overview of the need to develop more effective and innovative learning strategies to improve students' communication skills in English at the elementary level. It is hoped that the results of this study can be a reference for educators and educational institutions in improving the quality of English teaching in elementary schools.
Abstract:Pelaksanaan pengabdian ini didasari pada beberapa hasil penelitian sebelumnya yang mengungkapkan bahwa pembelajaran bahasa Inggris terhadap peserta didik kurang menggembirakan karena para peserta didik menganggap bahwa pelajaran…
elajaran bahasa Inggris itu sulit dipahami dan dimengerti. Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan oleh Tambunsaribu, G. et.al (2021) mengungkapkan bahwa faktor penyebab masalah internal peserta didik itu sendiri dimana 77 % respondent yang mengatakan bahasa Inggris itu dianggap membingungkan dan sulit dipelajari. Dua puluh dua percent (22 %) respondent mengatakan materi berbicara (speaking) sulit dipelajari. Selain dari pada temuan penelitian di atas, hasil pengamatan pengabdi sendiri pada beberapa mahasiswa pada program studi di lingkungan Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, menemukan bahwa mahasiswa mengalami kesulitan mempelajari dan memahami bahasa Inggris, mungkin disebabkan oleh belum berkesesuaian strategi atau teknik pembelajaran bahasa Inggris yang mendorong mahasiswa untuk mengetahuinya dan merasa senang belajar. Oleh karena itu, melalui kesempatan ini, pengabdi melakukan pengabdian dalam bentuk pelatihan yaitu menawarkan suatu pendekatan atau teknik yang dapat membantu peserta didik atau mahasiswa mengurangi kebingungan dan kesulitan yang dirasakan selama ini. Pengabdi menawarkan pelatihan dengan menggunakan salah satu pembelajaran kooperatif dalam kelompok kecil, yaitu berpasang-pasangan dalam mengemukakan ide, pikiran masing-masing sesuai dengan apa yang dikehendaki oleh pasangannya. Hasil penelitian Susanti dan Linaris (2021) mengungkap bahwa siswa yang menggunakan metode diskusi kelompok kecil memiliki lebih banyak kesempatan untuk berkontribusi dalam diskusi kelas. Selanjutnya hasil penelitian mereka, juga mengungkap bahwa salah satu strategi atau teknik yang dapat membantu siswa dalam meningkatkan keterampilan berkomunikasi adalah melalui diskusi kelompok kecil. Temuan-temuan penelitian dan hasil pengamatan tersebut, membuat para pengabdi akan memperaktikkan salah satu strategi atau teknik diskusi kelompok kecil, yaitu terdiri dari 2 (dua) orang saling bercakap-cakap (berbicara) sesuai dengan tema bahasa Inggris yang diberikan. Teknik pembelajaran dalam pelatihan ini adalah ‘Information Gap Activities (IGA)’ dimana masing-masing mahasiswa mempunyai peran. Oleh karena itu, tahapan pelaksanaan dalam pelatihan ini dimulai dari pengumpulan bahan pelatihan berupa topik-topik percakapan bahasa Inggris yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan mahasiswa, kemudian mahasiswa berlatih dengan memberikan kesempatan yang sama kepada masing-masing pasangan untuk memperaktikkannya sesuai peran masing-masing, dan pada akhir pelatihan, instruktur (pengabdi) memberikan penguatan tentang kegiatan yang telah dilakukan untuk menambah wawasan tentang apa yang telah diperaktikkan. Melalui pelatihan ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan rasa ingin tahu mahasiswa, menambah pengetahuan bahasa Inggris, sehingga dengan sadar mempraktikkan sendiri bersama temannya melalui percakapan bahasa Inggris yang sehari-hari mahasiswa gunakan dan alami.
Abstract:Audio feedback atau biasa di kenal dengan dengung, baik pada frekuensi rendah maupun pada frekuensi tinggi merupakan permasalahan serius pada tata suara di masjid. Audio feedback yang terjadi di masjid dapat mengganggu…
kekhusu’an jemaah saat sholat 5 waktu. Program Kemitraan Masyarakat (PKM) ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kualitas ibadah jamaah Masjid Baitul Muttaqin Pisangan terutama sholat 5 waktu, melalui penerapan Digital Loudspeaker Management System (DLMS) dan equalizer 31 kanal sebagai kontrol speaker monitor Imam. Peralatan ini digunakan untuk mengatasi masalah audio feedback, menjaga kestabilan level output dari audio mixer, dan meningkatkan kejernihan suara pada speaker utama maupun speaker monitor imam. Dalam implementasinya, fitur-fitur seperti digital equalizer, compressor, limiter, dan crossover pada DLMS dimanfaatkan secara optimal. Setting equalizer dilakukan mengikuti panduan vocal equalizer cheat sheet guna mengurangi frekuensi penyebab feedback. Dari hasil setting perangkat DLMS dan Equalizer di dapatkan hasil di masjid, audio feedback/ dengung sudah tidak terjadi lagi. Hal ini menyebabkan jemaah masjid yang sholat 5 waktu sudah tidak terganggu dengan suara dengung atau audio feedback. Hal ini meningkatkan kualitas ibadah jamaah masjid Baitul Muttaqin Pisangan.
Abstract:Parents, especially mothers, have taught the ability to speak good and correct Indonesian since early childhood. However, many still do not understand affixes in Indonesian vocabulary. In the school environment, Indonesian…
an is a mandatory subject that students must study at every grade level in elementary school. Affixes in a sentence can provide and change the meaning and function of the sentence and the type of sentence itself. Affixes are used and adjusted to the sentences or specific paragraphs used. The purpose of the community service conducted by the KKM 41group students of Universitas Bina Bangsa, is to convey the knowledge they have acquired at the campus. The method used in this service is to educate elementary school students about affixes to improve their Indonesian language skills. The result of this service is that the students have a better understanding of learning affixes and practice directly by taking a test to assess their knowledge, with the test results being excellent.
Abstract: The ability to speak English is very important, especially for coastal communities such as those on Tegal Island, which has tourism potential. However, students at the Pesona Pulau Tegal Community Learning Center (PKBM)…
KBM) still have difficulty communicating, especially in English, because learning has tended to be conventional, focusing on memorization and grammar rather than practical communication. This creates a gap between the need for speaking skills and the teaching methods used, reinforcing students' fear and lack of confidence. Based on these issues, this Community Service activity aims to improve students' speaking skills through the application of the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) method integrated with the Playful English approach, which involves enjoyable learning through games, role-play, and creative activities. The methods used include guided speaking exercises, conversation simulations, and collaborative projects such as creating promotional posters for beach tourism in English. The results show a significant improvement in students' fluency, confidence, and active participation. Students began to speak more boldly, practice simple sentences, and express ideas spontaneously. The classroom atmosphere became livelier and more enjoyable with minimal psychological barriers such as fear of making mistakes. The implications of this activity are that the CLT approach combined with elements of joy can serve as an effective learning model in non-formal institutions. This method not only enhances language skills but also empowers students socially and emotionally, and can be replicated in similar communities.