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

PRAGMATIC COMPETENCE OF TEACHER-STUDENTS AT ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

English in Indonesia is still acting as a foreign language in a way that the language is still limited in use to be practiced in schools. English has not been as a second language in Indonesia. As a foreign language, English is still not fully utilized as appropriate in countries native speakers. The L2 still encounter verbal interaction with speakers of foreign languages, especially English teachers and learners in schools that are not in accordance with the function and the situation. The purposes of this study are to (1) describe the utterances used by the lecturer-student in meaningful situation, and (2) to describe a form of speech which implies related to the competence of pragmatic form of representation of (1) deixis, (2) conversational implicatures, (3) pre-supposition, and (4) acts of speech in the discourse of learning instructional interaction in English language education courses. This study uses a qualitative approach to the narrative definition. The data of this study include: (1) verbal aspects of speech acts between lecturer and students situational context, and (2) a form of speech acts that implies in terms of illocutionary and in terms of conversational implicatures.   Keywords: pragmatic competence, situational meaning, narrative definition, deixis, conversational implicature

Pengembangan Komik Digital Huruf Jawa pada Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Jawa Kelas VII di SMP Negeri 29 Surabaya

AbstractJava script digital comic media was developed with the aim of: producing appropriate Javanese script digital comic media in Javanese language learning for class VII SMP Negeri 29 Surabaya, getting new experiences in learning and providing a positive influence on students, namely by increasing student learning outcomes, making it easier for teachers to implement learning, especially for the material Java letters. In this study, researchers used research and development methods or better known as Research and Development. Research and development methods are research methods used to produce certain products, and test the effectiveness of these products. The research used is a needs analysis and to test the effectiveness of the product so that it can function in the wider community. In this study, researchers developed a Javanese script digital comic media for even semester VII graders. The test subjects for digital comic media were 20 students of SMP Negeri 29 Surabaya in class VII. Data analysis is divided into two types, namely qualitative data analysis and quantitative data analysis. This development research uses Dick & Carey development with ten steps of development, namely, identification of learning objectives, learning analysis, learner analysis and context, determining learning objectives, developing assessment instruments, learning strategies, selecting learning materials, designing and conducting formative evaluations, revising and designing and conduct a summative evaluation. By following these ten steps, it can be concluded that the development of Javanese script digital comic media in Javanese language subjects at SMP Negeri 29 Surabaya for class VII students with the Dick and Carey development model is said to be feasible to be applied in the learning process of Javanese language subjects. Keywords: Digital Comics, learning development, Javanese languag

The Teachers’ Challenges of Teaching Speaking For Young Learners: A Case Study At English First (EF)

This research aims to describe the challenges in teaching speaking for young leraners faced by English teachers and how the teachers solve the challenges in teaching speaking for young learners at English first (EF). The method used in this research was qualitative. The technique used to collect data in this research was interview with theree teachers at English First (EF). To analyze the data, the researcher used descriptive analysis techniques. The result showed that teaching speaking for young learners have several five challenges indications from Nunan (2010) that teachers face in the class, such as : 1) cognitive development, 2) motivation, 3) attention, 4) multi-level group, and 5) assessment. Most of challenges faced by teachers were 1) lack of students self-confidence, 2) unclear students’ pronunciation, and 3) parents involvement. The solution of the challenges faced by teachers in teaching speaking for young learners were different. The researcher found the solution that usually used by teachers were 1) grouping active students with students who were not active or lacked confidence, 2) using body gestures or Total Physical Response (TPR) method, and 3) the parents supposed to support to their children in learning English. It could be concluded that teachers face many challenges when teaching young learners to speak, but the teachers could overcome the challenges use the right solutions to overcome challenges and by creating fun, active, and creative learning

Technical Guidance For The Preparation Of AKM-Based National Assessment Of English Learning for State Senior High School Teachers In Surabaya

As a substitute for the National Examination (UN), the Ministry of Education and Culture (Kemendikbud) has prepared a National Assessment program. The National Assessment is a program to assess the quality of each school, madrasah, and equality program at the primary and secondary levels. The quality of the education unit is assessed based on the primary student learning outcomes (literacy, numeracy, and character), the quality of the teaching and learning process, and the climate of the academic unit that supports learning. The information was obtained from three main instruments: Minimum Competency Assessment (AKM), the Character Survey, and the Learning Environment Survey. Because this program is still limited to being introduced in the world of education as a substitute for the National Examination, there are still many things that the assessment implementer asks. Therefore, for the assessment of student learning outcomes, technical guidance for the teacher of SMA Negeri in Surabaya is arranged, which is expected to provide insight in the preparation of assessments that impact increasing students' critical thinking skills. This technical guidance is under community service activity from the faculty member of English Education Study Program.Sebagai pengganti Ujian Nasional (UN), Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan (Kemendikbud) telah menyiapkan program Penilaian Nasional. Asesmen Nasional adalah program untuk menilai kualitas setiap sekolah, madrasah, dan program pemerataan di tingkat dasar dan menengah. Kualitas satuan pendidikan dinilai berdasarkan hasil belajar siswa sekolah dasar (literasi, numerasi, dan karakter), kualitas proses belajar mengajar, dan iklim satuan akademik yang mendukung pembelajaran. Informasi diperoleh dari tiga instrumen utama: Penilaian Kompetensi Minimum (AKM), Survei Karakter, dan Survei Lingkungan Belajar. Karena program ini masih sebatas diperkenalkan di dunia pendidikan sebagai pengganti Ujian Nasional, masih banyak hal yang ditanyakan oleh pelaksana penilaian. Oleh karena itu, untuk penilaian hasil belajar siswa disusun bimbingan teknis bagi guru SMA Negeri di Surabaya yang diharapkan dapat memberikan wawasan dalam penyusunan penilaian yang berdampak pada peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa. Bimbingan teknis ini merupakan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat dari dosen Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris

Pengembangan Buku Ajar Cara Cepat Membaca Aksara Jawa dengan Metode Al-Barqy di Tingkat Sekolah Menengah Pertama

AbstractLearning to read Javanese script is an effort to preserve Javanese letters and Javanese culture. While in learning so far, reading Javanese script is mastered by students only during reading and writing lessons. They will quickly forget the characters they have learned once the material is finished. This kind of condition is certainly not good in mastering a subject matter. The approach model used in this research is the Research and Development (R&D) approach. Development research is research that is used to produce certain products, to test the effectiveness of these products. Research is used to produce certain products that are needs analysis and test the effectiveness of these products to function in the wider community, thus research is needed to test the quality of these products. To achieve this, research and development has a gradual nature in producing its products. Research and development (Research and Development) is a research method used to produce certain products and test the effectiveness of these products. The product development of textbooks on how to quickly read Javanese script with the Al-Barqy method for class VII students at State Junior High School 1 Ngoro Mojokerto has been developed and has been tested for validity and the product can be used in the implementation of product design for developing textbooks on how to quickly read Javanese script with the Al-Javanese method. Barqy is a seventh grader at the State Junior High School 1 Ngoro Mojokerto. Due to time and cost limitations in carrying out this research, the researchers did not carry out this research within the scope of field trials. Field trials involved schools other than small group trials, limited trials and large group trials. Field group trials involving schools within the school environment in sub-districts, districts, cities or provinces require very large funds.Keywords: Reading Skills, Javanese Script, Al Barqy Metho

Guru sebagai Model Kesantunan Berbahasa dalam Interaksi Instruksional di Sekolah Dasar

ABSTRAKSI: Dalam interaksi instruksional di SD (Sekolah Dasar), para guru dituntut mampu menciptakan situasi pembelajaran yang kondusif, sehingga siswa dapat melakukan pembelajaran dalam suasana psikologis yang mendukung. Suasana pembelajaran yang kondusif tersebut hanya dapat diciptakan jika guru bersikap ramah kepada siswa. Guru menggunakan bahasa yang santun sehingga tidak mengancam muka siswa. Bahasa guru yang santun akan dapat dijadikan sebagai model oleh siswa. Dengan demikian, secara tidak langsung, guru menanamkan nilai karakter sopan-santun kepada peserta didik. Dalam interaksi instruksional di SD, guru dapat menerapkan strategi kesantunan positif dalam membangun kedekatan hubungan dengan siswa. Sub-strategi kesantunan positif dapat dipilih dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan awal, kegiatan inti, dan kegiatan akhir pembelajaran. Dengan penerapan strategi kesantunan positif akan terbangun kedekatan hubungan antara guru dengan peserta didiknya. Dengan kedekatan hubungan ini interaksi intruksional dapat berjalan dengan harmonis, sehingga tujuan pembelajaran akan dapat dicapai dengan baik.KATA KUNCI: Guru; Siswa; Model Kesantunan Berbahasa; Interaksi Instruksional; Sekolah Dasar. ABSTRACT: "Teacher as Model of Language Politeness in the Instructional Interactions in Elementary School". In the instructional interactions in elementary school, teachers have been demanded to create a conducive learning situation, so that the students can perform in a supportive psychological learning atmosphere. Conducive learning atmosphere can only be created if the teachers are friendly to the students. Teachers use polite language so as not to face-threatening to students. Polite language, which is spoken by teachers, will be able to be used as a model by the students. Thus, indirectly, teachers instill character values of courtesy to students. In the instructional interactions in elementary school, teachers can implement positive politeness strategy in building a close relationship with the students. Sub-positive politeness strategies can be chosen in the implementation of the initial activity, core activities, and the end of the learning activity. With the application of positive politeness strategy will build close relationship between teachers and learners. With the closeness of this relationship, instructional interaction can work in harmony, so that the learning objectives will be well achieved.KEY WORD: Teacher; Student; Model of Language Politeness; Instructional Interactions; Elementary School. About the Authors: Dr. Agung Pramujiono dan Dr. Nunung Nurjati adalah Dosen Senior di FKIP UNIPA (Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas PGRI Adi Buana) di Surabaya, Jawa Timur, Indonesia. Alamat emel penulis: [email protected] dan [email protected] to cite this article? Pramujiono, Agung Nunung Nurjati. (2017). "Guru sebagai Model Kesantunan Berbahasa dalam Interaksi Instruksional di Sekolah Dasar" in MIMBAR PENDIDIKAN: Jurnal Indonesia untuk Kajian Pendidikan, Vol.2(2), September, pp.143-154. Bandung, Indonesia: UPI [Indonesia University of Education] Press, ISSN 2527-3868 (print) and 2503-457X (online).Chronicle of the article: Accepted (March 10, 2017); Revised (June 5, 2017); and Published (September 30, 2017)

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

Strengths and Limitations of SmallTalk2Me App in English Language Proficiency Evaluation

This paper explores the strengths and limitations of the SmallTalk2Me App, an AI-driven language assessment tool, in evaluating English language proficiency. The study adopts a mixed-method approach, combining interviews with three experienced English teachers and a comprehensive literature review to provide a comprehensive analysis of the app's performance. The research begins with an exploration of the app's strengths, which include its objective and consistent evaluation metrics. The app's automated nature ensures that all test takers are assessed based on the same predefined criteria, reducing human bias and enhancing the reliability of evaluations. Also, it offers immediate feedback, allowing learners to identify their areas of improvement promptly and adapt their learning strategies accordingly. Conversely, the limitations of the SmallTalk2Me App are also discussed. One notable limitation is the challenge of replicating the complexity of real-life communication contexts. App-based assessments may not fully capture the intricacies of natural conversations. Additionally, the app's pronunciation assessment may struggle with accurately recognizing variations in accents and speech patterns, leading to potential inaccuracies in pronunciation evaluation. The insights from the interviews and literature review contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the app's performance, offering valuable implications for its effective use in language teaching and learning settings

TRAINING IN WRITING SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE ON CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH FOR STATE JUNIOR HIGH EFL TEACHERS IN SURABAYA: REFERENCES MANAGEMENT AND ANTI-PLAGIARISM SOFTWARE

Writing scientific papers and scientific publications are an integral part of teacher professional competencies. Thus, continuous improvement of their skills and abilities is essential. To actively participate in this development, the community service program team so-called Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat (PPM) took the initiative to provide training in collaboration with the management of the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher of state junior high school (MGMP) in Surabaya. A team of speakers consisting of assisted lecturers delivered custom-made materials, specially composed to support EFL Teachers in a practical and applicable format. Fifty-four out of sixty-three invited EFL teachers have managed to participate in this offline training. The participants find the workshop positive and more than eighty percent of the teachers are willing to try and utilize the supporting software