IMPROVING THE STUDENTS` ABILITY AT WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXTS BY USING THE LEARNING CELL LEARNING STRATEGY AT GRADE X- FASHION STUDY PROGRAM AT SMK N 2 KOTANOPAN

This research aims to measure the implementation of the learning cell learning strategy on improving students` ability at writing descriptive texts of grade x- fashion study program at SMK N 2 Kotanopan , Mandailing Natal-Sumatera Utara. The method of this research was classroom action research. The participants in this classroom action research were 21 students of grade  x- fashion study program SMK N 2 Kotanopan. The instrument consisted of the learning cell learning strategy, writing test, observation sheet, and interviews. The data of this research was analyzed two methods of data analysis.Quantitative data analysis was used to examining and interpreting data from the learning cell learning strategy and writing test.The data taken from observation and interview was used qualitative data analysis.the result shows that the learning cell learning strategy better improves the students` ability at writing descriptive texts. This can be evidence from the students` mean which improved gradually in the first cycle and second cycle that there was significance value on students` marks at writing descriptive texts through  the learning cell learning strategy. The mean of pre-test was 61, 04, the mean of post-test in first cycle was 74, 23 and the mean of post-test in second cycle was 82, 80. The percentage of the students score in pre-test who got point up to 75 there were only 2 of 21 students (9,52%), and percentage of the student’s score in the cycle I who got point up 75 there were only 8 of 21 students (38,09%). It means that there was an improvement of about 28,57%. Then the percentage of the student’s score in post-test of the second cycle who got a point up 75 there were 19 of 21 students (90,47%). It meant the improvement was 80,95% from the pretest

The effect of English Debate on Increasing Communication Skill

The Problem in this research students who have learnt English for six or more years are not as succesfull as the government expects especially in communication. This study intended to understand the impact of Debate in English on improving communication skills, especially oral communication. The type of this research was an experimental study with a pre-experimental design using one-group pre-test-post-test. The population in this research was 60 people divided in to two groups they were experimental and control groups and consisted of 30 people. The data were collected by using observation technique and documentation technique Many studies have reported how practical debate-based English learning activities are in improving overall English. The author found few results of studies that tried to understand the impact of debate-based English training and learning methods on improving and strengthening verbal communication skills. For this reason, we experimented with one of the study groups to prove the extent of the impact of debate-based learning in English and the improvement of communication skills. Our simple step is to experiment by designing the study into two groups; the first is the treatment group, and the other is the control group. We carried out this experiment with two classes of English students at the South Tapanuli educational institute. We have done a series of pretests in both groups.After seven face-to-face meetings for the next treatment class, at the eighth meeting, we gave a final test, also called a posttest, for both groups of students. We have carried out a series of data analyses, and surprisingly the treatment group has a very significant impact compared to the control group. In other words, there has been a change in improving oral communication skills in treating students. The hypothesis testing was done to demonstrate the outcome of the analysis. The null hypothesis was rejected in this example because t0 (3.14) was more significant than the value of the t-table from the table at the significance level of 0.05. (2.000). Consequently, the idea that English discussion significantly influences improving communication skills was developed. This was proven in this study. Hopefully, these findings will contribute new ideas to improving English learning with the discharge activity approach

The Dominant Speech Functions in Cigarette Billboard Texts

This research related to speech functions in cigarette billboard texts. The objectives are to describe the category and to derive dominantly used and explain the factors of the phenomenon of speech functions. The research method used descriptive qualitative. Data was collected by applying documentary techniques from commercial cigarette billboard texts (headline, subhead, slogan and images) in public places around the city center of Medan. The finding describes of the four speech functions available only three are used in commercial cigarette billboard text, statement constitutes 18 (69.25 %), question 1 (3. 8 %), command 7 (26. 9%), and offer 0 from 26 billboard texts. Statement genre used as the dominant one because it is suitable with the pattern of commercial billboard texts, where the viewer assumed only briefly saw the display of images and written text of the billboard with a duration of 5-7 seconds when they were driving. Thus, simple and powerful information in speech function of functional grammar and the language used must be efficient, effective and able to hypnotize readers so that results in positive action on the item being advertised

THE APPLICATION OF CLASSDOJO APPLICATION IN ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT ATTITUDE

Education is an effort to create quality human beings and shape human character itself. This is what makes humans cannot be separated from education and makes education a necessity for all time. Education itself has a system that consists of input, process and output. The output of education is to create quality human beings, this can be measured by good learning achievement. Learning achievement is the maximum benchmark that has been achieved by students after conducting lecture activities for a predetermined time including the value of good student attitudes. Classdojo is a free internet-based application that provides many features and facilitates its users to find out student activities or the development of student attitudes in real time. The background of the problem in this research is how is the implementation of the Classdojo application in calculating student behavior? How is the change in student attitudes in implementing the Classdojo application? The theoretical studies in this research are Learning and Learning Media Development, Classdojo-Based Learning Media Development, Educational Technology Concepts, Assessment Theory, Attitude Change Theory. While the Type of Research This type of research is a qualitative research by conducting case studies to several State Universities in North Sumatra, including the State Islamic University of North Sumatra, Padangsidimpuan State Islamic Institute and the University of North Sumatra. This research is one of the most effective ways to develop and even advance an application system for assessing student attitudes.The results of the research from the analysis above, Attitudes in general are feelings, thoughts, and tendencies of a person who are more or less permanent in recognizing certain aspects in their environment. The components of attitude are knowledge. feelings, and tendencies to act. The response in question can be in the form of actions or actions that can be observed and can be in the form of intentions or intentions to perform certain actions in relation to the object of attitude. The application of the clasdojo application to the assessment of student attitudes both cognitively, affectively and conatively is very beneficial and the changes experienced by students, especially in the application of positive attitudes

Moral and Cultural Values in the Story of Putri Pukes from Central Aceh

Princess Pukes is the small kingdom's beloved girl and the only child. Because she denied his mother, who said she should not look back when escorted to the groom's house before passing through the Pukes area. But because she couldn't stand her parents' choice, the princess accidentally looked back, suddenly lightning struck, and the rain was weighty. So Putri Pukes took shelter in the cave. Inside the cave, Putri Pukes stood in a corner because of her cold body temperature. Slowly the princess's body hardened and turned into stone. The prince who entered first heard the news that the princess had turned to stone. Enthusiastically, he prayed to be turned into stone. Ultimately, the love story between Princess Pukes and the prince ends tragically. This study aims to (1) describe the moral values ??in the Putri Pukes folklore, (2) describe the cultural values ??in the Putri Pukes folklore, and the source of the data taken is the Putri Pukes folklore. The results of this study aim to be an example for the younger generation and to have an extensive and positive influence, especially on those who have read this story, so as not to imitate the wrong attitude of the Pukes daughter, who violates the message of her parents. However, to reduce incidents like this, always teach other younger generations to obey and listen to their parents' messages to get good right from Allah SWT

Increasing Students' Ability In Writing Procedure Text Through Learning Model Pictures And Pictures

This study investigated increasing students' ability to write procedure text through learning model pictures and pictures in ninth grade at SMPN 4 Takengon. The study used the quantitative method with experimental design. To collect the data, the writer uses the test (pre-test and post-test). The population in this research is all students of the ninth grade in SMPN 4 Takengon, which consists of 196 students. The writer uses purposive sampling to take the sample in this research. A first group is an experimental group, which amounts to 37 students, and the second group is the control group which amounts to 37 students.  The writer uses the t-test formula to analyze data in this research. The result of tscore is 5,71. Compared with the ttable, the tscore is higher, i.e., 5,71, than ttable is 1,99. It can be concluded that learning model pictures and pictures can increase students' ability in writing procedure text. The writer suggests that students try to write in English as habitual because it can help add more vocabulary and make the students have good writing

Developing Instruments For Analyzing Online Learning During Covid-19 Pandemic Era In Higher Education

: In higher education, developing a testing and instrumentation platform for online learning is significant during the Covid-19 era. Methodology: Reserchers make use of the Colton and Covert model. Once the instrument had been developed, it was proved valid through two tests: Second, they asked experts in the field to provide information about the instrument. Third, a three-round Delphi study was done to collect target participants' opinions and feedback on the measuring device. Result: Finally, the developed questionnaire and online learning software were compared to see if they could reproduce each other's functions. Four purposes of the existing tools included: to create online learning courses; to assess the capabilities of institutions; to evaluate their finished products and learning materials. Conclusion: The instruments used in online learning are more extensive in the following six areas: Validation, adaptability, productivity, simplicity, trust, value, form, behavior, dynamism, robustness, and clarit

Increased Awareness of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior in Elementary School Children through the PHBS Socialization Program (CTPS and Oral Health)

Human development is being promoted on an scale by the Indonesian government. The human development index (ipm) of 2021 reached 72.29 percent, showing an increase of 0.35 percent. Ipm improvements can be made through various sectors, health among them. Yet, hand washing and dental and oral health are among the problems faced by school-age children. The method of carrying out the activity is to use the method of speaking and demonstration with the participants of 30 third-grade students in the country of 024772 east binjai. The activity resulted in increased knowledge and awareness of state elementary school students 024772 east binjai demonstrated with the student's willingness and ability to practice good and proper hand washing and brushing of teeth

IMPROVING STUDENTS` SPEAKING SKILL OF DESCRIPTIVE TEXTS THROUGH MIND MAPPING

This research aims to measure the implementation of Mind Mapping on Improving Students` Speaking Skill of grade X-2 TKJ of SMK N 1 Panyabungan, Mandailing Natal - Sumatera Utara. The method of this research was Classroom Action Research. The participant in this classroom action research was 44 students of grade X-2 TKJ of SMK N 1 Panyabungan, Mandailing Natal - Sumatera Utara. The instrument consisted of Mind Mapping Practice, Speaking test, observation sheet, and interviews. The data of this research was analyzed two methods of data analysis. Quantitative data analysis was used to examining and interpreting data from Mind Mapping practice and speaking test. The data taken from observation and interview was used qualitative data analysis. The result shows that (1) Mind Mapping better improves the students` Speaking Skill. This can be evidence from the students` means which better gradually improved in cycle one, and two, and (2) the researcher found that the changes of students` speaking skill are influenced by six factors, namely, interesting teaching media, interesting material, attractive classroom activities, enjoyable classroom management, attractive teacher`s approach, teacher strategy.  &nbsp

Mapping Needs: Designing English Module For Tourism And Hotel (Emth)

This research aimed to identify the learning and target needs, as well as the importance of English for students in the tourism and hotel industry. Utilizing a survey method, data was collected through questionnaires and interviews with students and professionals in the hospitality sector. Listening emerged as the skill of highest priority at 83.33%, while Speaking and Reading were equally critical at 91.67%. Surprisingly, Writing was designated as High Needed at 66.67%, highlighting a pressing need for enhanced written communication. Additionally, the study revealed that "Greeting" was classified as “The Highest Needed” at 82.86%, emphasizing its crucial role in guest interactions. "Asking and giving information" (91.43%) and "Offering services" (77.14%) were identified as essential for providing quality service and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong language proficiency is imperative in various areas, including “Hotel facilities,” “Hotel and restaurant services,”  “Phone calls complaints and solutions,” “Writing email & responding to email to customers,” and “Reading travel books, hotel documents, brochures,” all categorized as “The Highest Needed” (77.14% to 85.71%). Notably, “Reservation and check-in” and “Transportation” were classified as “High Needed” at 71.43%, signifying their importance although not reaching the highest level of necessity in the industry