Translation Challenges and Strategies: A Review of Theories

  In the process of translating, the translator strives to represent the meaning and style of the original text as correctly and precisely as possible. Since the translation accurately captures what the words imply, its meaning is the substance of the original text. Creating identical meanings between the source and target languages seems to be a challenge because of the clear differences in the cultures that the languages have. The disparate characteristics as the result of the distinct cultural elements require a translator to employ translation strategies based on the translation complexity levels. This implies that to produce a more contextually relevant and acceptable meaning, a translator may take a long time and require a lot of translation effort such as seeking the right type of translation strategy. The current paper aims at scrutinizing the translation problems and strategies from different theories. The theories are reviewed to unpack the translation problems that might happen and investigate the strategies from several hypotheses applicable to tackle the issues

PENINGKATAN PRESTASI BELAJAR MAHASISWA MELALUI PENERAPAN GROUP INVESTIGATION BERBANTU MEDIA MICROBLOGGING EDMODO

Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang bertujuan untukmeningkatkan prestasi belajar mahasiswa pada Mata Kuliah English Syntax. Subjek Penelitian adalah mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP UMSU. PTK tersebut dilaksanakan dalam tiga siklus pembelajaran melalui pendekatan kualitatif-kuantitatif untuk mendapatkan data penelitian. Data kuantitatif diperoleh melalui pemberian tes, sedangkan data kualitatif didasarkan pada hasil observasi aktivitas mahasiswa dan dosen dalam kegiatan pembelajaran.Data penelitian dianalisis melalui kajian-kajian reflektif pada setiap siklusnya. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa pada siklus Itelah terjadi peningkatan hasil belajar mahasiswa dengan persentase keberhasilan 38,10% dibandingkan dengan hasil belajar mahasiswa sebelum diberikan tindakan pada siklus I (23,91% mahasiswa yang berhasil). Namun, pada siklus ini masihditemui beberapa kekurangan karena sebagian besar mahasiswa belum terbiasa dengan kondisi belajar melalui model pembelajaran Group Investigation. Kekurangan pada siklus I terlihat dari masih rendahnya tingkat aktivitas mahasiswa dalam proses pembelajaran dengan persentase rata-rata 67,26%, aktivitas dosen 75,05%, dan kemampuan mahasiswa dengan skor perolehan rata-rata hanya mencapai 71,90 dengan persentase keberhasilan 54,35%. Dalam siklus kedua, aktivitas proses belajar mengajar berjalan lebih baik. Aktivitas mahasiswa dan dosen dalam pembebelajaran mengalami peningkatan dengan skor persentasi 71,88% dan 83.77%,dengan tingkat kelulusan 58,70%. Penguasaan mahasiswa terhadap materi juga mengalami peningkatan dengan nilai rata-rata 74,40%. Pelaksanaan siklus III ini bertolak dari permasalahan pada tahap tindakan II. Hasil rata-rata nilai kemampuan mahasiswa terhadap penguasaan materi yang diperoleh pada tindakan III adalah 85,83, dengan tingkat kelulusan 91,30%. Nilai rata-rata aktivitas mahasiwa dalam PBM adalah 78,80%. Sementara, aktivitas dosen dalam pembelajaran juga mengalami perbaikan dengan baik, dengan persentasi 87,70%. Berdasarkan hasil analisis Data tersebut di atas dapat disimpulkan bahwa Model Pembelajaran Group Investigation berbantu media microblogging edmodo secara signifikan dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar mahasiswa, khususnya pada Mata Kuliah English Syntax. Keywords: Prestasi Belajar, Group Investigation, Microblogging Edmodo, Synta

INNOVATION OF STUDENT CENTERED LEARNING MODEL BASED ON MICROBLOGGING EDMODO

This study aims to produce an innovative learning model based on Microblogging Edmodo.  This research was conducted through the application of Research and Development (R&D) methods which included several stages of research, it is started from designing SCL learning models based on microblogging edmodo, validation, and trials (small and large scale). The results of the study showed that the innovation of student-centered learning models based on edmodo e-learning microblogging was feasible to be applied in the learning process. It can be seen from the validation reaches 79.16%. The feasibility of the application is also strengthened by the increasing of the average percentage from audience validation. It results of 77.33% in small-scale trials and 91.30% in large-scale trials. This percentage shows that SCL learning models based on e-learning microblogging edmodo can be applied to student

Bandicam: Alternatif Media Pembelajaran Interaktif dan Komunikatif di Masa Pandemi Covid 19

This activity is Bandicam-based learning media workshop for teacher aims to elevate the competence of teachers in utilizing online learning media in order to create more interesting/interactive/communicative teaching and learning activities, particularly during the Covid 19 pandemic. In an effort to realize this goal, this activity is carried out in collaboration with partner schools through socialization method and workshop. Based on the results, the teachers reveal that this activity was very benefeted for them in enriching the insight and creativity of the teachers to apply more interesting and interactive learning media for online learning so that students would become more motivated and enthusiastic in participating in learning. It is indicated from the ability of teachers to produce learning videos that are quite interesting and communicative through the Bandicam application

AMETTA LEARNING MODEL DESIGN (ACTIVE, FUN AND WITHOUT PRESSURE)

This study aims to design a learning model that is active, fun, and without pressure called the AMETTA learning model. Research activities are carried out by applying a mixed research method that combines qualitative and quantitative data analysis with the stages of research activities, including literature studies, field studies, data collection, data analysis, and designing learning models. The results show that the AMETTA learning model design is suitable for use as a learning model to improve learning quality based on experts' feedback. This feasibility is also supported by an increase in the percentage of students' learning success, which is significant between the initial and final tests on small-scale (34.28%) and large-scale (38.47%) trials that this learning model is useful for implementation in learning activities. The AMETTA learning model meant is active, fun, and stress-free learning through the application of varied and exciting learning methods and media and the implementation of the Brain Gym in the learning process

Unpacking the opportunities and challenges in learning speaking online during Covid-19 outbreak: A case-study of Indonesian EFL college students

The challenges brought by Covid-19 have threatened not only the economy and health fields but also the educational sectors. In light of education, this issue has led to the swift migration of the learning process from conventional mode to online learning which has resulted in another bottleneck. The current study explores the perception of EFL Indonesian college students about the challenges and benefits of learning speaking through the online system during the Covid-19 outbreak. Forty-five college students participated in this study and were inquired through a semi-structured questionnaire in the weeks following the final term examinations for the academic year 2020-2021. The data was probed by using grounded theory proposed by Creswell. The findings exposed that effectiveness, online benefits, and improvement opportunities were the benefits obtained by students from the online learning. Meanwhile, distraction and information overload, a technical error in online learning technology and internet connectivity matters as well as limited interaction and inadequate support were hindrances that often hampered the students.  Consequently, this scholarly paper also provides advice on the essence of the readiness of adequate facilities and the collaboration from stakeholders; government, teachers, students, and parents to successfully implement online learning.

Bilingual education programs at junior high schools

agar siswa mampu berkompetisi, aktif, dan kreatif dalam era global, pendidikan bilingual khususnya pendidikan dengan menggunakan dua bahasa, yakni bahasa indonesia dan bahasa inggris dalam mengajarkan matematika, kimia, biologi, dan fisika memberi kontribusi yang sangat signifikan dalam menguasai materi pelajaran dan mempercepat penguasaan bahasa inggris dalam forum ilmiah maupun non-ilmiah. artinya, bahasa inggris akan lebih mudah dikuasai bila disajikan secara terpadu dengan bidang yang diajarkan, melalui keterpaduan ini siswa belajar bahasa inggris melalui konteks di mana bahasa itu digunakan. dengan demikian, siswa dengan mudah mengingat dan menggunakan kosakata, gramatika, pengucapan, fungsi bahasa dengan mudah, cepat, dan lancar.ix, 106 hlm, 13,5 x 20,5 c

Bilingual Education Programs At Junior High Schools

x, 106 hlm, 20.5 c

Bilingual education programs at junior high schools

agar siswa mampu berkompetisi, aktif, dan kreatif dalam era global, pendidikan bilingual khususnya pendidikan dengan menggunakan dua bahasa, yakni bahasa indonesia dan bahasa inggris dalam mengajarkan matematika, kimia, biologi, dan fisika memberi kontribusi yang sangat signifikan dalam menguasai materi pelajaran dan mempercepat penguasaan bahasa inggris dalam forum ilmiah maupun non-ilmiah. artinya, bahasa inggris akan lebih mudah dikuasai bila disajikan secara terpadu dengan bidang yang diajarkan, melalui keterpaduan ini siswa belajar bahasa inggris melalui konteks di mana bahasa itu digunakan. dengan demikian, siswa dengan mudah mengingat dan menggunakan kosakata, gramatika, pengucapan, fungsi bahasa dengan mudah, cepat, dan lancar.ix, 106 hlm, 13,5 x 20,5 c

Bilingual education programs : at junior high schools

Through this book students learn English through the context in which the language is used.ix, 95 p.; 21 cm