KHELIE: Khatulistiwa English Language and Linguistics

Islamic Story Book-based Digital Storytelling for Content and Language Integrated Learning

2023-12-29T02:55:42+00:00

This research aims to explore the potential of using digital storytelling based on Islamic story books to enhance foreign language and topic education in a Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) framework. The study focuses on three areas; (1) the effectiveness of digital storytelling in terms of collaboration, engagement and user friendliness (2) the integration of Islamic story book based digital storytelling, into CLIL perspective and (3) the advantages and limitations compared to traditional paper based methods. To investigate these aspects we conducted a case study in a school involving 18 students and two teachers. They utilized an artificial intelegent called Leonardo.ai to create digital picture within the CLIL framework. The findings indicate that using storytelling with narrative books can be a valuable instructional tool, for CLIL lessons. It has been observed that this approach, supported by Islamic Story BooksCLIL promotes student interest, ease of use instructional effectiveness and collaborative learning experiences.

The English Teacher Competence in Utilizing Digital Media in the Classroom Learning Process

2024-01-18T03:42:24+00:00

This research delves into the critical role of digital literacy and ethical online behavior in modern education, particularly among English language teachers in Pontianak City, Indonesia. It examines their proficiency in using digital media, awareness of digital policies, and willingness to engage responsibly online. The findings demonstrate adaptability to technology changes, a solid grasp of media formats, and a strong commitment to sharing educational media. However, the study highlights areas for improvement, such as active online content sharing and balancing online and offline learning. Continuous professional development is crucial. It underscores the importance of digital competence and ethical behavior, emphasizing critical information assessment, policy adherence, and informed online discussions, echoing the need for responsible digital citizenship in today's educational landscape.

Designing English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Supplementary Materials for Students of Accounting Program

2024-01-18T03:37:20+00:00

The aim of this research was to design and provide a supplementary ESP learning material for accounting program of Polnep PSDKU Sanggau that related to the students’ accounting work-environment. The supplementary material was developed based on the students’ needs that tailored to their field. The participants of the research were the third semester students of Accounting study program. This study used ADDIE model, applied questionnaire to the students as respondents and interviewed the English lecturer as developing material collaborator.The results indicated that the materials were already effective and practical, it covered the students target language and the field of study, understandable, helpful and interesting. Lecturers and students can use this material easily, it can increase the students’ skills and interests (practicalities). The material design provided skillful learning content, set with students’ interest, and clear target in learning. The intended product is in form of an ESP supplementary learning material for Accounting Students of Polytechnic Pontianak PSDKU Sanggau.

THE EFFECT OF ICE BREAKING ON THE LEARNING MOTIVATION OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KUBU RAYA

2023-12-29T02:55:42+00:00

Many factors cause students to fail in learning, especially if students are tired, sleepy, hungry and very formal meetings. It is undeniable that it will cause boredom and laziness which in turn leads to an unpleasant atmosphere, not passionate, or lazy to think more deeply. The biggest result of this condition can make the material delivered incomprehensible so that all learning becomes useless. The author argues that the use of Ice Breaking can have a significant influence on students' learning motivation. So the researcher intends to find out the motivation of student learning by using Ice Breaking in English subjects. In this study, the author used a pre-experimental method using the one-group method "pre-test and post-test design”. To determine whether there was a significant effect of ice breaking on motivation, the authors used comparative techniques to analyze and compare students' grades before and after being taught using ice breaking. Based on the data from the research in the discussion, it was concluded that the application of Ice breaking affects student learning motivation. This can be seen from the average score of students before using Ice Breaking is low at 51.93% and after using Ice Breaking the average score obtained by students is high at 84.6%. Based on the calculated value with the t-test table (paired sample t-test) shows a significant difference between the results before and after ice breaking. To see the value of ttable, it is based on degrees of freedom whose magnitude is N-1, which is 30-1 29. A value of 29 at a significant level of 5% is obtained ttable 1.6991. Based on the results of t-test analysis (paired sample t-test), Then it can be obtained that tcount is greater than ttable is 2.6586 1.6991 and Sig. (2 tailed) 0,000 0,05 then Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. So it can be concluded that there is an influence of ice breaking on student learning motivation, it can be concluded that the use of Ice Breaking affects the learning outcomes of seventh graders.

THE STUDENT MOTIVATION IN LEARNING ENGLISH AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE

2023-12-29T02:55:43+00:00

Language is a tool that every human being uses to communicate on a daily basis. The most spoken language is English. So the purpose of this study is to find out the motivation of students in learning English. As a very popular foreign language, there are some reasons why students learn English. This research uses qualitative research methods. This data was collected by conducting interviews and questionnaires conducted in the 3rd grade smpi Darudda’wah Kubu Raya.

From the results of interviews to, the researchers found that students of 3rd grade SMPI Darudda’wah have a very high motivation to learn English, that is, to be able to communicate. Communication is something that is relevant to human life, such as education, employment, technology and so on. And the findings are reinforced by the results of the racket shared to all students of 3rd grade SMPI Darudda’wah. In this racket, the researchers divided motivation into two extrinsic and intrinsic motivations. In the study, 3rd class students of SMPI DARUDDA’wah have the highest motivation is extrinsical motivation that is to learn English as a second language and to be able to communicate with other people from all over the world. English is the most spoken language and English is one of the most popular languages in the world.THE

THE EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO CHILDREN AT EA GUIDENCE LEARNING

2023-12-29T02:55:43+00:00

Learning English for children is an interesting and challenging task because children's language skills develop rapidly during the golden age, making it easier for parents and educators to teach children English. Learning strategies that allow students to actively participate in the learning process are considered to support constructivism. Because English is the first foreign language in Indonesia, the learning process will be carried out in stages. This research uses qualitative research and a phenomenological approach. The research subjects were class teachers and children. The research results show that teachers choose interesting strategies when learning in the classroom. The strategies used are very interesting, namely learning through games, learning using a visual approach, reading English books, encouraging children to speak English, and cheerful English music and songs.