Exploring Abstract Writing in the EFL Undergraduate Theses: A Construction-based Analysis

An abstract is considered a miniature of a whole series of scientific works. The contents of each chapter in the entire scientific result must be represented in an abstract. However, various abstracts have different structures from one another. Thus, writers of scientific papers have a choice with the appropriate abstract form, but at the same time, they also have problems choosing which structure to use. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the designs of abstract writing from the EFL undergraduate students who different academic advisors guide. A qualitative method with content analysis was employed in this study by examining students' scientific work under the guidance of other supervisors in the form of theses with a focus on the abstract part. As a result of the research, it has been identified that most abstracts employed informative type and structured format with different compositions. In addition, the research results would contribute to the description of the abstract structure utilized by the students as the object of this research. Based on these findings, it can be suggested that understanding abstract construction can be employed by introducing different types of abstract and their format in academic writing courses or research methodology. The lecturer can apply the strategy of compiling leading questions for each abstract type. Answering the leading questions has guided the flow of abstract writing ideas in a thesis. &nbsp

USING WORD WALL IN TEACHING ENGLISH VOCABULARY AND ITS IMPACT ON THE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY ACHIEVEMENT

In learning vocabulary, many media are used. One of the media that can be used is the use of Word Wall. The study aimed to find out the impact of using Word Wall in teaching vocabulary on the students’ vocabulary achievement. The researcher used a quasi-experimental approach with a quantitative approach in this research, which aimed to find out the impact of using Word Wall in teaching vocabulary on the students’ vocabulary achievement. The population was tenth-grade students of a Public Senior High School in West Surabaya and 66 students as research samples taken by cluster random sampling. The results of the calculations showed the impact of using Word Wall in teaching vocabulary on the students’ vocabulary achievement. Researcher measured its effectiveness by using t-test and t-table calculations which showed the t-test result was higher than t-table which was 2,51 > 1,99773. From the increase in scores in the experimental class before the treatment by using Word Wall (Mean = 72,12) and after the treatment (Mean = 90,73). Also from the difference in results between the experimental and admin classes. Furthermore, from the resulting effects, it can be concluded that the language barrier is working in grade 10 public high schools in West Surabaya.&nbsp

Using Word Wall In Teaching English Vocabulary And Its Impact On The Students’ Vocabulary Achievement

In. This study aims to determine students' perceptions of the use of video dubbing techniques in teaching students speaking skills in English by. This research was conducted to prove that using the video dubbing technique can improve the speaking ability of class X students from a private high school in Surabaya. The research method used qualitative case study. The participants of this study were students of class X at a private high school in Surabaya.Consisted of 5 students who had the most relevant answers. Data collection was carried out by means of structured interviews in witch questions were asked in the order that had been prepared.The results of this study indicated that students' perceptions of using video dubbing media were generally positive. Students agree that learning to speak using Video Dubbing could help them improve their speaking skills. Apart from that, learning through Dubbing videos has also fun and interesting

Blended Learning Model in TEFL Workshop to Students of English Language Education Department: A Case Study

The research describes the application of Blended-Learning Model in TEFL Workshop to students of the English Language Education Department. In the new normal era, the learning process still implements online systems. TEFL Workshop is a course requiring students to practice teaching the language components and skills. However, students experience some challenges taking this course. Therefore, the application of Blended-Learning Model was one solution to it. The design of this research is descriptive qualitative. The subjects were students of 2018 cohort. The instruments were an observation guidelines sheet to observe the process of applying Blended- Learning Model, online platforms and applications embedded in Virlenda LMS, and offline in the classroom. These were also used to evaluate the students’ learning achievement. Questionnaires were given to inquire students' opinions regarding its application. The collected data were analysed descriptive qualitatively. The findings show that Blended-Learning Model provides an appropriate teaching method for conducting learning and teaching in TEFL Workshop course in the new normal era. Keywords: blended-learning model, TEFL workshop, case stud

The Influence Of Using Telegram On The Writing Achievement Of XI Grade Students At Smkn 8 Surabaya

Writing is one of English skills that should be mastered by students. It is a skill that is more complicated than the others. Moreover, before writing students should master in vocabulay and grammar, because without them, they are not able to write. The present study aimed at finding out whether there is any influence or not telegram in teaching writing on students’ writing achievement at SMKN 8 Surabaya. This research used quantitative approach with true experimental design which consisted of two groups pre-test and post-test. The researcher gave pre-test to students before using telegram as a media and she gave post-test after using telegram for experimental class in XI Fashion Department 3 in SMKN 8 Surabaya. The t-test statistics was used to analyze the data. The result of the study showed that tcalculate was 2.0080 and ttable was 1.99773 with  Df (Degree of freedom) 64 significant rate was 5% or 0.05, tcalculate  was more than ttable. It meant that Ha was accepted and there was influence of telegram on students’ writing achievement. Based on the data anlysis, it could be concluded that telegram could be a suitable media in teaching-learning process, because it gave positive influence on writing

Kesiapan Guru SMA Dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Daring di Masa Pandemi Covid-19: Pengelolaan Canvas Instructure LMS

This community service implementation aims to give EFL teachers new perspectives on managing the online materials using CI-LMS. The service employs a field observation method. The participants were high school EFL teachers in Sidoarjo district. The activities were a one-day seminar and online training using CI-LMS and WhatsApp group. The results of this study indicate that participants are satisfied with the training provided, but on the other hand, many participants seem not yet ready to use the CI-LMS shortly. CI-LMS is considered an excellent online learning media for developing the teaching and learning system during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many teachers are not ready to use this platform at this time. For this reason, ongoing assistance to teachers is essential

PEMAHAMAN BUDAYA PENUTUR ASING DALAM PEMBELAJARAN PENERJEMAHAN UNTUK MENGURANGI KESALAHAN PENERJEMAHAN DARI BAHASA INDONESIA KE BAHASA INGGRIS

The aim of this descriptive qualitative research is to investigate the effectiveness of thecomprehension of the students of 6th semester batch 2010 of the English Department, Faculty ofTeacher Training and Education, Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya of the cultural awarenessof English native speakers to reduce errors in translating Indonesian texts into English ones. Theproblems faced by the students are their lacks of the cultural awareness of the English nativespeakers shown by the previous translation test result. Students often do not follow what DellHymes refers by “Cultural Awarenessâ€(1972) as examples in knowledge of the forms andexpressions used in the culture of English native speakers. The cultural awareness was given byintroducing the cultural expressions of English native speakers, especially the awareness of theEnglish proverbs, sayings, and idiomatic expressions. This research chose 35 samples takenpurposively. The research used one group pre-test post-test design. After students were given thecultural awareness, 17 students achieved good marks, above the passing grade 70. They, in fact,perform well in translating Indonesian texts into English ones. Eight students scored below 70 and10 students did not have valid data, so they could not be analyzed. It could be concluded thatstudents’ cultural awareness of English native speakers could help them to translate Indonesiantexts into English ones

PROMOTING ENGLISH LEARNERS’ PRONUNCIATION OF INFLECTIONAL SUFFIXES-S AND -ES THROUGH JAZZ 13 CHANTS

This paper aims at sharing the writers‘ experiences in tacklingthe English learners‘ problems in pronouncing the inflectional suffixes–sand –es by means of a type of media, called ―Jazz Chants‖. These areCarolyn Graham's snappy, upbeat chants and poems that use jazz rhythmsto illustrate the natural stress and intonation patterns of conversationalAmerican English. Based on the observations during pronunciationpractice classes towards the performances in pronouncing the inflectionalsuffixes -s and -es of the English learners or students in the first semesterof the English Language Education Department of the Faculty of TeacherTraining and Education in Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya, it turnsout that employing Jazz Chants has made it easier for the learners to beaware of the different ways of pronouncing the inflectional suffixes –sand–es(/s/, /z/, and /ɪz or əz/) in different type of the final sound of a word.In other words, the learners‘ pronunciation of inflectional suffixes –s and–es is promoted through the implementation of Jazz Chants duringpronunciation practices

TEHNICAL GUIDANCE FOR DEVELOPING PROJECT-BASED READING-VIEWING TEACHING MODULES FOR CLASS X OF EFL TEACHERS

This technical guidance aims at providing a training in preparing project-based reading teaching modules for tenth grade English teachers. This training is to design a module that integrates the Kurikulum Merdeka with a project-based approach. This aim is to ensure that the teaching modules prepared relevant to the learning materials set by the government, while still offering interesting and meaningful content for students. The participants are the EFL teachers of senior high school in Sidoarjo. The method applied involves systematic stages, including literature study, needs analysis, goal formulation, material preparation, and validation by education experts and English language experts. This technical guidance also emphasizes the importance of a project-based approach in reading learning, explore potential projects that are relevant to students' real lives, and offer effective strategies and techniques in designing and implementing project-based teaching modules. Also, it discusses aspects of evaluation in project-based Reading-Viewing learning, including assessment of student performance and evaluation of teaching modules. It is hoped that the results of this training can make a positive contribution to improving the quality of Reading-Viewing learning in class X. Teachers are expected to improve their skills in designing and managing learning that is interesting, interactive, and relevant to students' needs and interests. In addition, it is hoped that there will also be an increase in students' interest and motivation in developing their English reading skills