Philosophiamundi

Utilizing Film as a Writing Tool in EFL learners

2024-09-03T16:30:27+00:00

Despite the importance of writing skills in education and professional settings, a significant gap exists in effective teaching methods that engage EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners. This study explores the integration of films as a tool to enhance descriptive writing skills among EFL students. The research employs a descriptive qualitative design, analyzing data from classroom observations and interviews. Findings reveal that films provide visual, sensory, and emotional stimuli, which help students improve their writing by making descriptions more vivid and contextually coherent. The study's implications suggest that using films can bridge the gap between traditional teaching methods and the modern demands of writing proficiency.

Students’ Perception Of Using Canva In Paragraph Writing Class

2024-09-03T07:38:59+00:00

This study aims to find out the students’ perceptions of the Canva application in the Paragraph Writing class and the students’ perceptions when working on projects in the Paragraph Writing class. The research was conducted in the English Education Department at Majapahit Islamic University. This study seeks the students’ perceptions of using the Canva application in the learning process and their experiences in project-based learning tasks. This study used a descriptive qualitative method. The researcher used Focus Group Discussions (FGD) as the data collection technique. Focus Group Discussion conducted by researchers with a group of people over time. This group of people was not interviewed separately, but together in the form of a forum. In this research, two findings was found out students’ perceptions in the Paragraph Writing class and students’ projects in the Paragraph Writing class. First, all students gave positive perceptions regarding their understanding of the learning in the class using the Canva application as the media. Students also stated they benefitted from the advantages of using the Canva application in learning. Second, the Canva application helped students complete their projects, although challenges and obstacles arose when students directly applied Canva as an assisting medium. In conclusion, the learner’s perception of the Canva application in the Paragraph Writing class was positive because Canva helps students understand the learning material better. The project also had positive results because it was easier for students to complete the project of creating a digital fiction book. Through this research, the researcher hopes that in future research the results of this study could be used in compiling further research designs that are relevant and more varied

Exploring Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) On Poetry And Drama Class

2024-09-03T07:20:28+00:00

This paper discusses the practice of Culturally Responsive Teaching in a "Poetry and Drama in Language Education" class in one of the universities in Mojokerto, East Java, Indonesia, along with its effect on students' speaking skill in EFL setting. This was a qualitative study that used observations and interviews among students at a university in Mojokerto. This approach involves the use of CRT to make the activities of related poetry and drama materials relevant to the students' cultural background and everyday experiences. The application of CRT greatly enhanced the motivation and participation of students in class and their understanding of the poetry and drama materials. This improved students' critical and analytical thinking that was inductively created through discussions and activities most related to them ontologically. Additionally, students heightened their cultural awareness and appreciation of diverse perspectives, which contributed to the development of an inclusive learning environment. In this regard, application of CRT in learning English has had a positive impact on the students' speaking and collaboration skills and has set a strong base for the development of language skills within a meaningful context of use. The research provides the fact that CRT is a sound approach to making the desired improvements within students' learning outcomes and in their eventual educational applications.

Pengaruh Penggunaan Metode Evaluasi Kinerja Dan Target Terhadap Produktivitas Karyawan Pada PT. Andika Mandiri Perkasa

2024-09-03T07:29:18+00:00

This research aims to analyze the effect of using performance evaluation methods and targets on employee productivity at PT Andika Mandiri Perkasa. Performance evaluation methods and target setting are two important components in human resource management that can affect the level of organizational productivity. This research uses a quantitative approach with a survey method, where data is collected through questionnaires distributed to employees of PT Andika Mandiri Perkasa. The results showed that there is a significant relationship between performance evaluation methods and increased employee productivity. Evaluations that are conducted objectively and transparently are able to provide constructive feedback, so that employees can improve and increase their performance. In addition, setting clear and measurable targets also has a positive effect on employee productivity, because specific targets provide clear direction and motivate employees to achieve better results. Overall, this study concludes that the use of effective performance evaluation methods and realistic target setting can improve employee productivity at PT Andika Mandiri Perkasa. The implementation of this strategy is expected to be a reference for companies in developing more effective human resource management policies.

The Perception of Teacher and Student on Poster Use in Islamic Center Senior High School

2024-09-03T16:23:04+00:00

This study examined the perceptions of teachers and students regarding the use of posters as a teaching tool at Islamic Center Senior High School. This research aimed to know teachers and students perception on poster use in teaching public speaking. This research respondents was the second grade class of Islamic Center Senior High School. This study instrument used interview for gathering data. This research used qualitative analysis with descriptive qualitative approach, the findings reveal that posters are positively viewed by both teachers and students deep perception, as they enhance effectiveness and retention. This study underscored the significance of how effective responsive visual aids in improving public speaking skills. This research addressed the challenges of teaching and learning English public speaking in an EFL context, focusing on students' fear, discomfort, and pronunciation issues, and proposed using digital posters as a tool to improve their public speaking skills and instill important values.

Students’ Perceptions Of The Quizizz application In Learning Grammar

2024-09-03T16:17:48+00:00

This research aims to explore student perceptions on the Quizizz application for learning grammar in the English Club at UNIM. This experimental study employs an in-depth interview design using a qualitative approach, with a population of 2 students selected through saturated sampling. Data were collected using interviews and documentation. The results of the study indicate that: In the experimental testing using the Quizizz Teaching media, student learning outcomes in grammar showed positive responses after applying the Quizizz Teaching media. Students who achieved the highest ranks responded positively to the Quizizz application. Based on the analysis using pre-tests and post-tests, there was an increase in student interest in learning grammar. From the results of this research, it can be concluded that the use of the Quizizz application positively affects the learning outcomes of students in the English Club at the Islamic University of Majapahit.

Enhancing Multimodal Text : Digital Flashcard for English Writting Skill Development

2024-09-03T07:35:11+00:00

This study investigates the effectiveness of multimodal text methods to enhance narrative writing skills of EFL students at SMP Terpadu Darul Dakwah. The research employs a pre-experimental design involving pre-tests, treatments, and post-tests to measure the impact of teaching narrative texts using folktales packaged in flashcards. The results indicate a significant improvement in students' writing abilities, through the increased average scores from pre-test to post-test. The study also incorporates responsive teaching with barcode flashcards to integrate technology into the learning process, making it more engaging and relevant for students. Multimodal texts, combining video, audio, and visual elements, can effectively enhance language skills and student engagement in writing narrative texts. The research provides valuable insights for educators seeking innovative methods to improve writing instruction and suggests that incorporating multimodal texts and folktales can significantly enhance EFL students' narrative writing skills.

Analisa Minat Belajar Siswa Generasi Alpha Terhadap Mata Pelajaran PAI di SMPN 1 Puri

2024-09-27T11:52:05+00:00

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis minat belajar siswa Generasi Alpha terhadap mata pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) di SMPN 1 Puri. Generasi Alpha, yang lahir di era digital, memiliki karakteristik unik yang mempengaruhi cara mereka belajar dan merespon pelajaran di kelas. Faktor internal seperti motivasi dan minat, serta faktor eksternal seperti sarana dan prasarana, metode pengajaran, dan dukungan keluarga memainkan peran penting dalam membentuk minat belajar siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi untuk menggali lebih dalam faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi minat belajar siswa terhadap PAI. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan teknologi dalam pembelajaran, kreativitas guru dalam menyampaikan materi, serta relevansi materi dengan kehidupan sehari-hari merupakan faktor penting yang dapat meningkatkan minat belajar siswa. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi terhadap pengembangan metode pembelajaran PAI yang lebih interaktif dan relevan dengan kebutuhan Generasi Alpha, sehingga dapat meningkatkan partisipasi aktif dan prestasi belajar siswa.

Analisis Nilai-Nilai Pendidikan Agama Islam Pada Tradisi Upah-Upah Masyarakat Desa Kampung Pajak Kab. Labuhanbatu Utara

2024-10-16T18:41:52+00:00

The purpose of this study is to find out the Values of Islamic Religious Education in the Tradition of Wages of the Village Community of Kampung Pajak, North Labuhanbatu Regency which is still often carried out by the people of Kampung Pajak. This study uses a descriptive qualitative research method with a phenomenological research approach, where researchers collect data with data collection techniques through interviews, observations and documentation. The results of this study show that the process of implementing the wage tradition carried out by the people of Kampung Pajak Village is by first preparing dishes that will be paid, such as white rice with boiled eggs or white rice with chicken, fish, goats and buffalo and then arranged on plates, tampas or halls. The wages dish is adjusted to what causes a person in wages and the ability of the party who pays the wages. After that, the family gives words of advice to the person who is paid in turn, the first person to convey the words of wages is the father and mother of the person who is paid, then followed by the rest of the family. The tradition of these wages is very good to be implemented because there are Islamic Religious Education values such as the value of faith and morals. The value of faith education contained in the tradition of wages can be seen from the community's belief and compassion towards Allah with the expression of gratitude contained in the advice conveyed, they are grateful for the blessings that Allah gives them, so they carry out the tradition of wages as a form of their gratitude. In addition, there are also worship values such as inviting goodness when conveying the words of wages by the person who pays them. The moral value is also found in the tradition of wages, the value of moral education contained in the tradition of these wages is very good, such as morality to Allah is proven by supplications and requests through prayers, besides that there is a moral value when the community connects the relationship relationship, they gather, meet and strengthen the relationship relationship, this is clearly seen when the tradition of wages takes place.

Suluk “Sigra Bala Kang Tumingal”: Sumber Inspirasi Nilai Kehidupan Dalam Meningkatkan Pendidikan Karakter Bagi Siswa SMPN 3 Grogol

2024-10-30T23:47:51+00:00

SMPN 3 Grogol, known as Simpatig Budaya, is a school rich in cultural diversity and committed to preserving local cultural heritage, including wayang art. This research focuses on the suluk "Sigra Bala Kang Tumingal," one of Sinom's macapat songs used in wayang performances to add depth to the story and depict the spirit and courage of the troops. This suluk functions as entertainment and a medium for conveying moral values and philosophy of life. By integrating these suluk values into the character of education at SMPN 3 Grogol, it is hoped that it can form students who have integrity, responsibility and an attitude of respect for differences, as well as empowering them as active cultural actors in preserving the nation's cultural heritage.