TAKING ADVANTAGE OF HALAL TOURISM ECONOMIC POTENTIAL FOR THE EMPOWERMENT EFL LEARNERS

Taking advantage of potentials that are owned by surroundings has not yet the concern of many people despite their promising benefits, including those living in Tanah Datar Regency. It is a fact that Tanah Datar has so many economic potentials due to its tourism objects, its culture, and its cullinary tour. Unfortunately,  those potensials have  not been well used yet. One of  the potentials that it has is  its halal tourism for the foreigners, especially for those from Middle East because this area has Moslems as the majority of its population. Since English has been widely used  as a means of communication in tourism world,   taking advantage of halal tourism economic potential for the empowerment English Foreign Language Learners is a wise action. This paper, therefore,  discussess the ways to take advantage of halal tourism economic potential for the empowerment EFL Learners.

IMPROVING LEARNERS’ ENGLISH PROFICIENCY THROUGH LEARNING STRATEGY INSTRUCTION

English mastery  has  become more important in this era. English teachers, therefore,  are expected  to help students to get much success in their language learning by making them aware of the importance of their contribution in learning the language and, then, teaching them language learning strategies. The effectiveness of the instruction is really determined by both the teachers and the language learners. To be more effective, the instruction should be highly practical and useful for students  Key words: improving, foreign language learner, english proficiency, learning strategy, instructio

IMPLEMENTING TASK-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING TO OVERCOME THE PROBLEMS OF TEACHING SPEAKING

Teaching students  to speak English is not an easy task. The teachers shoud consider and think hard about several points to be done: to  make the students motivated to speak English, to keepthem speaking the new language, and to make them have accuracy in speaking the language, and  to correct the students’ mistakes without feeling being  blamed or discouraged. To handle the difficult  tasks previously mentioned, the English teachers should find a solution. Teaching the students through unforgettable, interesting experiences might be one of the solutions that they can choose. Therefore, teaching speaking might be best done through task-based instruction. Kata kunci: teaching, speakin

Kendala dan Strategi RTQ Pondok Qori dalam Meningkatkan Hafalan Santri

This study aims to see and find out what obstacles and strategies are made and implemented by the foundation, ustad and ustazah to increase the memorization of the Qur'an for all students at RTQ Pondok Qori, useful for RTQ or other tafiz houses to implement strategies that Prepared and carried out by RTQ Pondok Qori in order to facilitate the process of memorizing the Qur'an for students who carry it out. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach, which will describe the strategies used by RTQ Pondok Qori in the learning process of memorizing the Qur'an by the students. students for the ongoing memorization process at the tafiz house,  the weather affects the concentration of students in the process of memorizing the Qur'an in the classroom, and the lack of support from parents to repeat memorization at home. There are 5 strategies carried out by RTQ Pondok Qori in increasing the memorization of students including, multiple repetition strategy, Using the wahda method, Using one type of manuscript, Understanding verse by verse memorized, and Paying attention to similar verse

Optimalisasi Kinerja Guru melalui Budaya Organisasi Dinamis dan Gaya Kepemimpinan Transformasional di SMPN 36 Sijunjung

This research aims to optimize teacher performance at SMPN 36 Sijunjung through the application of a dynamic organizational culture and transformational leadership style. The research method used is a qualitative case study approach with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, document analysis and triangulation to ensure the validity of the data. The research results show that a dynamic organizational culture, which encourages innovation, collaboration and open communication, can increase teacher motivation and involvement in carrying out their duties. Apart from that, the transformational leadership implemented by the school principal, which involves inspiration, collaboration, motivation, knowledge updates and teacher empowerment, has a positive effect on improving teacher performance. Thus, the combination of dynamic organizational culture and transformational leadership has proven effective in optimizing teacher performance at SMPN 36 Sijunjung. This research provides an important contribution to the development of school management strategies in improving the quality of education

Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Dan Komunikasi Organisasi Kinerja Pegawai

Tujuan penulisan ini untuk mengetahui bahwa organisasi adalah lebih utama dibanding pembaharuan yang hanya bersifat struktural, kerena dengan budaya organisasi menjadikan satu kesatuan pandangan yang menciptakan keseragaman berperilaku atau bertindak dan dapat pula dirasakan manfaatnya dalam kontribusi bagi efektivitas organisasi secara keseluruhan. Jenis penelitian adalah penelitian yang secara spesifik digunakan dalam penelitian. Alur kerja yang sederhana tidak perlu dibuat skema. Cara kerja yang sudah umum tidak perlu dijelaskan secara detail. Langkah penelitian yang panjang dapat dibuat dalam sub sub bab tahapan-tahapan penelitian dengan menggunakan numbering angka arab. Metode analisis data yang baru harus dijelaskan secara detail beserta rumus-rumusnya. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah buku, jurnal ilmiah, dokumen, majalah, peraturan perundang-undangan dan hasil-hasil penelitian relevan yang diakses melalui perpustakaan maupun melalui open journal search sistem via internet. Hasil penelitian ini yaitu Kepemimpinan adalah suatu keterampilan dan kemampuan dari seseorang yang telah menduduki jabatan menjadi pimpinan dalam sebuah pekerjaan dalam mempengaruhi tindakan orang lain

Implementasi Kepemimpinan Kepala Madrasah terhadap Peningkatan Profesionalisme Guru di MIN 2 Kota Sawahlunto

This article aims to determine the implementation of the Madrasah head's leadership towards increasing teacher professionalism at MIN 2 Sawahlunto City. This research uses a qualitative approach with a literature review method. The data collection technique used is by examining or exploring several journals, books, and documents (printed or electronic) as well as other data sources that are considered relevant to this article. The findings of this article are based on eight principal leadership principles that can be applied to develop their madrasah. The principles in question consist of constructive, creative, participatory, cooperative, delegative, integrative, rational, pragmatic, exemplary, and adaptable and flexible. Where the madrasa head is responsible for fostering and forming professional teachers in order to build quality madrasas. Therefore, the leadership of the Madrasa head and teacher professionalism are two factors that influence each other

Strategi Kepala Sekolah dalam Meningkatkan Pelaksanaan Kegiatan UKS di SDN 19 Santur Kota Sawahlunto

This study aims to find out the strategy devised by the principal of SDN 19 Santur in compiling a UKS activity program, so that it can be useful for other schools in the city of Sawahlunto as well as in any regional schools in order to develop and implement this strategy in improving the UKS program in their respective schools. respectively, this study used a qualitative descriptive approach. The data sources were obtained from interviews with informants. The data analysis techniques used were data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. SDN 19 Santur has a total of 196 students consisting of 84 male students and 112 female students.. There are 4 strategies drawn up by school principals in the UKS activity program including, firstly making policies according to school conditions, secondly establishing collaboration with school residents, school committees, and health centers, thirdly compiling the UKS program which will be implemented including the little doctor program, health education, health services, and healthy school environment development programs, and the fourth is to evaluate the activity programs that have been implemented

Studi Kasus Perilaku Organisasi Di MAN Kota Sawahlunto: Inovasi Kepala Sekolah Dalam Menyiapkan Siswa Untuk Perguruan Tinggi Negeri

This research aims to describe a case study of organisational behaviour in MAN Kota Sawahlunto with a focus on the principal's innovation in preparing students to continue their education to public universities. The type of research used is explorative with a qualitative approach. Descriptive analytic method is used to describe and answer the problem of existing phenomena, both in single variables and correlation or comparison of various variables. Data were collected through observation, interview, and documentation study. Data analysis used the Miles and Huberman model technique consisting of data reduction, data presentation, and verification and conclusion drawing. Based on the results of the study, there are several innovations implemented by the head of MAN Sawahlunto, which include building a conducive academic environment, improving the quality of teaching, career guidance, and counselling. These innovations proved to be effective in helping students achieve their goal of continuing their education to public universities. In addition, collaboration with public universities and regular monitoring of student progress are also integral parts of the holistic approac

Strategi Kepala Sekolah Dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Guru SMPN 6 Sawahlunto

The principal as the manager of an educational institution has a very important strategy, because the principal builds teacher performance so that teachers are enthusiastic in carrying out their duties. This type of research uses descriptive qualitative research. Data collection was carried out by observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques use data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. To test the validity of the data using triangulation. The results of this research show that: the principal's strategy in improving teacher performance at SMPN 6 Sawahlunto is providing motivation, fostering discipline, providing good perceptions, physical, mental and moral development, showing exemplary attitudes and behavior that becomes a role model, and developing teacher performance