Bringing The Poster Presentation Model into Classroom

Making students to speak English in a large classroom becomes a big challenge for teachers. On one hand, there is no enough time for all students speak equally. On the other hand, most students are lack of confidence and English competence. As a result, the students tend to be reluctant toward the speaking activities. There have been many research under the speaking classroom activities, however, modeling professional activity into classrooms has been rare. The recent action research on a Poster Presentation model aims to make students participate in the classroom activities actively by considering their characteristics. From the individual interview and classroom observations of the 17 passive students enrolled on the four Speaking for Academic Purposes classrooms at Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa University, Indonesia, the researchers found that the Poster Presentation model with two rules applied, i.e. no talk no grade and interrelated questions motivated the students’ participation in the speaking classroom activities. However, the Poster Presentation model did not work on those who have never experienced in natural speaking practices before. Thus, managing the classroom using the present model brings double facets among students

Livelihood Vulnerability of the Informal Food Sector to Climate Extremes in Camarines Sur, Philippines

The informal food sector is regarded as a huge contributor in local economic development. However, since they directly get their supplies and raw materials from agricultural produce in the local markets, they become vulnerable to the uncertainties of nature. The purpose of the study is to assess the level of livelihood vulnerability of the informal food sector as an input in enhancing the livelihood resiliency of the informal food sector in Camarines Sur, Philippines. The study uses and modifies the existing livelihood vulnerability index where seven indicators are used in determining the vulnerability: socio-demographic profile, livelihood strategies, social network, health security, food security, access to utilities, and disaster experience. The data is composed of a random sample of 200 informal food enterprises from three market areas in Camarines Sur. The livelihood vulnerability index is used to describe the vulnerability level. The study reveals a low to moderate vulnerability level of the informal food enterprises. The result is attributable to their ability to withstand disaster experience and high adaptive capacity to areas such as livelihood diversification, years in business experience and income factor. Findings suggest the need to highlight technical and social areas for intervention to further enhance their business resiliency to climate extremes

The Tradition of Frigate Mackerel (Auxis thazard) Processing as Balinese Local Wisdom

Bali is a small island that is a world tourist destination. Bali is surrounded by ocean. The ocean has an enormous potential in the fishery field. One of the fish potentials is frigate mackerel. This research aims to describe the handling process and the processing of frigate mackerel in the central of fish boiling, Kusamba village, Bali. This research is designed in an observational descriptive study. Observation conducted on the handling process and the processing of frigate mackerel from its catching located at Amed beach, take a three-hour drive to Kusamba until the processing to be a boil frigate mackerel in the central of fish boiling Kusamba village. Quality test of frigate mackerel processed results at Kusamba Village consists of microbiological, chemical, and organoleptic quality conducted at the laboratory of fisheries and marine of Bali Province. Observation results will be elaborated qualitatively in the photos form and narratives, laboratory results are described in tables and analyzed using Indonesian national standards. The results showed that the process of frigate mackerel handling in Bali is still using a simple method with traditional equipment. Although by using simple equipment, the quality of the boil fish product of Kusamba village is proven has a good quality and meet the Indonesian national standards

An Analysis of Translation Techniques Used in Powell’s Poem “You Are My Everything”

This study investigated the types of translation techniques. This study used the qualitative method and the forms of data were document and transcript of English poem and Indonesian poem, it included to the content analysis. The data that obtained was the translation techniques. The population and sample of this study was both of the English and Indonesian poem as the population and the sample poem that was found in the English into Indonesian poem. The results of analysis concluded that literal translation, deletion, addition and transposition were techniques used by the translator in translating poem “You are My Everything” by Powell. Meanwhile, the results also revealed that translation techniques are dominantly used by the translator in translating poem “You are My Everything” by Powell is literal translation. In conclusion, this study consists of four translation techniques there are literal translation, addition, deletion, and transposition and literal translation translation technique is dominantly used by the translator which was used 24 (twenty four) times. It is recommended to the reader for increase the reading comprehension, and the other researcher to understand, then using translation the researcher more understand about the meaning of text and knowing the translation techniques used to translate text in target language

Code-switching used by English teachers in teaching EFL students

This study aims to investigate: (1) the types of code-switching used by English teachers in teaching the classroom; and (2) the frequency of code-switching functions used by English teachers in teaching activities. According to Poplack’s theory, there are three types of code-switching: inter-sentential switching, intra-sentential switching, and tag switching. In addition, there are also three functions of code-switching that will be found in classroom activities according to Sert’s theory: topic switch, affective function, and repetitive function. This study was conducted using a qualitative method with a case study approach. The participant in this study was an English teacher at one of the Islamic junior high schools in Ciamis. To determine the participant, the writer used the purposive sampling technique. Data collection in this study was carried out through observation and recording. The writer conducted observation twice, and then recording was used to analyze the data. The results show: (1). The teacher did all the types of code-switching according to Poplack’s theory in her teaching activities, namely, inter-sentential switching, intra-sentential switching, and tag switching. (2). The code-switching function that was dominantly used by English teachers was the topic switch function, with 109 cases, or 82%, while the results of affective and repetitive functions were equal

Pelatihan Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Bahasa Inggris Berbasis Budaya Lokal

Pelatihan pengembangan bahan ajar berbasis budaya lokal merupakan kegiatan yang memberikan dampak positif bagi guru bahasa Inggris. Oleh karena itu, pengabdian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengimplementasikan pelatihan pengembangan bahan ajar bahasa Inggris berbasis budaya lokal yang ada di Sumatera Selatan, khususnya di kota Pagar Alam. Pengabdian ini melibatkan 40 guru SMA bahasa Inggris dan menggunakan angket untuk menilai pelatihan yang dilakukan. Data pengabdian ini dianalisis dengan menggunakan perhitungan sederhana berupa frekuensi dan presentasi serta rata-rata. Selain itu, data pengabdian dianalisis secara kualititatif dengan menggunakan catatan selama pelatihan. Hasil pengabdian ini menunjukkan bahwa para guru bahasa Inggris sangat antusias untuk mengikuti pelatihan. Pelatihan berjalan dengan lancar dimana para guru bisa mempraktikan pengembangan bahan ajar berbasis budaya lokal dengan memasukkan unsur budaya pada materi atau teks yang berhubungan dengan budaya lokal tersebut. Selain itu, para guru memberikan persepsi yang positif terhadap pelatihan ini. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan kebanyakan guru memilih setuju dan sangat setuju terhadap angket yang diberikan. Secara singkat, pelatihan ini perlu mendapatkan follow up demi pengembangan profesionalisme guru bahasa Inggris

Investigation of thin films of organic-based magnets grown by physical vapor deposition

Thin films of organic-based magnet, V[TCNE]x (TCNE: tetracyanoethylene), were deposited by physical vapor deposition (PVD) based reactive evaporation. The growth conditions were studied in detail. A saturated composition of V[TCNE]???1.9 was determined by optimizing the growth condition. Two sets of films with different V to TCNE ratios were characterized. Both films were magnetic ordered up to 400 K and held coercive field of 60 Oe at room temperature. With the presence of excess vanadium within the film, the increase of defects created by PVD results in significant change in electronic property.open0

Pemberdayaan Potensi Lokal Untuk Pengembangan Desa Wisata Yeh Embang Kangin

One of the villages in Jembrana Regency, Mendoyo Subdistrict, Yeh Embang Kangin Village which is a village has local potential for development into a tourist village, so that it can provide a change in impact for the people in the form of increased knowledge and economy of the local people. Therefore, the community empowerment program at Yeh Embang Kangin Tourism Village can develop into an agrotourism village, a spiritual tourism village and a marine tourism village and is equipped with culinary tourism. This type of research is a field research with descriptive analysis research specifications. Data sources are divided into primary data sources and secondary data sources. This research was conducted in Yeh Embang Kangin Village, Jembrana Regency. The research techniques used in this study are Milles, Saldana, and Huberman. From the results of the research conducted, it can be concluded that Yeh Embang Kangin Village in the north which is a mountainous area and dense forest, needs to be preserved as a source of water for the lives of its people. Yeh Embang Kangin Village as an agricultural area, can be managed to become a very attractive agro tourism attraction, starting from the nursery process, crop management, harvesting process, yield processing, and various kinds of processed products that are followed by quality standards. Spiritual Tourism Area about the existence of Rambut Siwi Temple which needs to be preserved. And marine tourism with surfing and snockling attractions to find out the biodiversity of marine life.  Salah satu desa yang terdapat di Kabupaten Jembrana, Kecamatan Mendoyo yaitu Desa Yeh Embang Kangin yang merupakan Desa memiliki potensi lokal untuk pengembangan menjadi desa wisata, sehingga dapat memberikan dampak perubahan bagi masyarakat berupa peningkatan pengetahuan serta perekonomian masyarakat  setempat. Oleh karena itu dengan program pemberdayaan masyarakat di Desa Wisata Yeh Embang Kangin dapat berkembang menuju desa agrowisata, desa wisata spiritual dan desa wisata bahari serta dilengkapi dengan wisata kuliner. Jenis penelitian ini adalah field research dengan spesifikasi penelitian deskriptif analisis. Sumber data dibedakan atas sumber data primer dan sumber data sekunder. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Desa Yeh Embang Kangin, Kabupaten Jembrana. Teknik penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah Milles, Saldana, dan Huberman. Dari hasil penelitian yang dilakukan, dapat disimpulkan bahwa Desa Yeh Embang Kangin di bagian utara yang merupakan daerah pegunungan dan hutan yang lebat, perlu di jaga kelestariannya sebagai sumber air bagi kehidupan masyarakatnya. Desa Yeh Embang Kangin sebagai daerah pertanian, dapat dikelola menjadi suatu atraksi wisata agro yang sangat menarik, mulai dari proses pembibitan, pengelolaan tanaman, proses panen, pengolahan hasil, serta berbagai macam olahan yang dihasilkan yang diikuti standar mutu. Kawasan Wisata Spiritual tentang keberadaan Pura Rambut Siwi yang perlu dilestarikan. Dan wisata bahari dengan atraksi surfing dan snockkling untuk mengetahui keanekaragaman hayati biota laut. &nbsp

Pemahaman Kosakata Bahasa Inggris untuk Anak-anak melalui Lagu

Songs that are combined with movements or dances are still the main media for the delivery of English for children. Unfortunately, children often do not understand the meaning of the lyrics of the songs they sing. This research was conducted to determine the time needed by children to understand the meaning of English vocabulary that is introduced through songs. This study involved 15 Kangaroo PAUD students between the ages of 3-6 years and had been familiar with English for 2-15 months. Within one week, they were able to memorize the 2 songs taught and during 4 days of observation, the understanding of English vocabulary from the lyrics was between 20-90%. The interesting thing is, all participants really understand the meaning of the word thumb, but they have difficulty understanding one word, namely nodding. The discussion of the results of this study is reviewed from the cognitive aspects of acquiring a foreign language by combining two language inputs, namely song and visualization in Total Physical Response