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2025•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
This research aimed to determine the reading comprehension problems experienced by students in the implementation of Merdeka Curriculum at SMPN 10 Tarakan and the causes of reading comprehension issues among seventh-grade students in class 7-1 at SMPN 10 Tarakan. The study employed a qualitative research with a descriptive qualitative model. This research was conducted at SMPN 10 Tarakan. The subjects of this study were 31 students from class 7-1, and one of English teacher who teaches in class 7-1 at SMPN 10 Tarakan. This research used observation sheets and interview guides to collect data. The researcher conducted classroom observation three times. And then the researcher interviewed six selected students and one English teacher. The data obtained were analyzed using the Miles & Hubberman theory. The research results indicated that students at SMPN 10 Tarakan faced difficulties in reading comprehension, including difficulties in understanding word meanings, comprehending long texts, identifying the main ideas of texts, understanding vocabulary and drawing conclusions. Furthermore, this research showed that the causes of students’ reading comprehension problems in the implementation of Merdeka Curriculum at SMPN 10 Tarakan are the students’ own background knowledge, the teaching techniques used by the teachers, and the environmental factors surrounding the students.
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2025•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
This study aims to investigate the problems faced by students in learning English vocabulary and the factors causing these problems among eighth-grade students of SMP Negeri 10 Tarakan. This research utilizes qualitative research with a descriptive qualitative model. The study was conducted at SMP Negeri 10 Tarakan. The subjects of this study were 28 students from class VIII-1. Data were collected through documents, observations, and interviews. Data were analyzed using the theory of Miles & Huberman (1994). The results indicate that the eighth-grade students of SMP Negeri 10 Tarakan encounter difficulties in learning English vocabulary, including pronunciation, spelling, and understanding the meanings of vocabulary. Furthermore, the data indicate that the variables producing these issues are both internal and external. Internal influences include student motivation, self-confidence, and attitudes. Meanwhile, external determinants include the instructional methods and materials utilized by teachers, as well as the classroom setting.
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2024•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
The aim of the study was to analyze the factors contributing to students’ difficulties in the paragraph writing course. The research method employed was Descriptive Qualitative, with the research population consisting of 34 second-semester students of English Education in the A1 class. The sample comprises eight students selected using a purposive sampling technique. The researcher utilized Observation and Interviews as research instruments. Data analysis techniques involved data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion verification. The research findings indicated four indicators influencing difficulties in writing a paragraph: Content, Organization, Grammar, and Mechanics. Determining content and organization emerged as prominent issues affecting students in paragraph writing. Students’ problems in writing a paragraph were also influenced by various factors, categorized into internal and external factors. Internal factors affected students’ low self-motivation, low self-confidence, and inadequate vocabulary mastery. Dominant internal factors were low self-confidence The external factors that influenced was teaching style, unsupportive environment, and classroom situation. The dominant external factors are an unsupportive learning environment and classroom situation. This research concluded that there were dominant indicators and factors influencing students in writing paragraphs.
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2024•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
This study described the issues faced by students in reading skills among eighth- grade students at SMPN 10 Tarakan. The research adopted a qualitative descriptive approach, with a sample of thirty-two eighth-grade students. Data collection methods included document analysis, observation, and interviews. Data analysis techniques involved data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. From the data analysis, the researcher identified student problems and the causes of these problems in English reading skills among eighth-grade students at SMPN 10 Tarakan. The identified issues included difficulties in decoding or pronouncing words and poor reading comprehension. These problems made the students make many errors when answering reading comprehension questions. Furthermore, there were contributing factors to these reading skill issues, including background knowledge, vocabulary deficiency, teaching methods, learning strategies, and the student environment. Based on the problems above, the researcher concluded that the primary causes of students' difficulties in English reading skills are their background knowledge and lack of vocabulary.
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2024•
This research determined students’ online learning obstacles during the COVID-19 pandemic. The method used in this research was qualitative. This research consisted of two problems questions. The result showed that students faced many problems when engaging in online learning. The problems were caused by internal and external factors, such as students’ lack of motivation to learn, internet network interference, and limited internet packages. The alternative solution is to assist with free internet quotas. Those can alleviate the economy of students’ parents; lecturers try their best provide to learning by engaging and motivating teaching media/materials so that students are excited and better at participating in online learning.
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2024•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
This study aims to examine the challenges encountered by second-semester students enrolled in the English Department in developing their speaking skills. The ability to speak, verbalize, or utter words meaningfully and coherently is a fundamental aspect of communication. While it can be a valuable skill in a verbal context, articulating words clearly and concisely can be more challenging. The primary aim of this study is to identify potential solutions and recommendations to assist students in overcoming their speaking skill deficiencies and enhancing their overall English proficiency. This study employed a qualitative descriptive design and was conducted in the second semester of class 2023, in March 2024, using purposive sampling. The research instruments were an interview, observation, and documentation. The researcher identified several main problems students face in learning to speak in the second semester, which are vocabulary, pronunciation, and anxiety. To overcome these problems, three solutions are proposed. These include the provision of tools or media that support speaking skills, targeted practice, and a variety of daily life practice activities. Additionally, personalized feedback and smaller classes can help students effectively. To enhance speaking skills, the researcher suggests using clearer topics, combining practical activities with real life, and providing targeted vocabulary development support.
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2024•
This study aims to determine the problems that students in grade 7 often face learning English in implementing the Independent Curriculum. The subjects of this study were 7th grade students of SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Tarakan. The researcher used a qualitative design with instruments, namely Observation, Interview and Documentation. The results found were that the explanation was not heard clearly and the way the teacher delivered the material, and most of them felt less motivated by English lessons. Most students have textbooks from school to help the learning process at home and also the internet either available on the students cell phones or who have an internet connection at home. Based on the results, the researcher concluded that students have an interest in learning English but because the delivery of the teacher needs improvement in the method of delivering material in learning English needs to be improved.
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2024•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
The study aimed to identify the problems faced by students in writing a recount text in English and the factors influencing these problems. The research method used in this study was qualitative, with the subjects being eight-grade students of SMPN 8 Tarakan. The sample was determined using purposive sampling, consisting of 29 students. Data collection techniques included tests and interviews, with the research instruments being a writing test and an interview script. The results of the study showed that there were several aspects of writing, namely Organization with an average score of 14.34, Vocabulary with an average score of 12.21 (categorized as Good to Average), Content with an average score of 20.79, Grammar with an average score of 15.38, and Mechanics with an average score of 3.41 (categorized as Fair to Poor). The students’ problems in writing recount texts were influenced by various factors, including a lack of understanding of recount text material, limited vocabulary, low self-confidence, feelings of same, and the influence of the mother tongue. External factors include teaching styles, an unsupportive environment, and classroom situations.
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2023•
Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif yang dilaksanakan di jurusan PGSD FKIP Universitas Borneo Tarakan. Penelitian ini berfokus pada menganalisis kemampuan berpikir kritis mahasiswa PGSD Universitas Borneo Tarakan dalam menyelesaikan masalah geometri. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini berupa sumber data primer dengan partisipan yaitu mahasiswa lokal A3 PGSD angkatan 2021 yang telah menempuh mata kuliah geometri. Indikator kemampuan berpikir kritis yang digunakan yaitu interpretasi, analisis, evaluasi, kesimpulan, eksplanasi dan regulasi diri. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah tes berpikir kritis dan wawancara. Menggunakan teknik analisis data kualitatif melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Data hasil tes dikelompokkan berdasarkan 3 kategori yaitu baik, sedang dan rendah. Kemudian dipilih 6 perwakilan subjek berdasarkan kategori baik, sedang dan rendah untuk diwawancarai. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan subjek kategori berpikir kritis baik mampu memenuhi 6 indikator kemampuan berpikir kritis dengan benar. Subjek dengan kemampuan berpikir kritis sedang hanya mampu memenuhi 4 indikator berpikir kritis karena kurang memahami masalah dan konsep soal. Subjek dengan kemampuan berpikir kritis rendah tidak mampu memenuhi semua indikator berpikir kritis dengan benar. This type of study carried out at PGSD Department FKIP Universitas Borneo Tarakan was a qualitative descriptive. The purpose of this study was to examine how PGSD Universitas Borneo Tarakan students employed critical thinking to solve geometric problems. The participants in this study were local A3 PGSD students from the class of 2021 who had completed geometry courses, and the data source was a primary data source. The markers of critical thinking were self-regulation, conclusion, conclusion, analysis, and evaluation. Critical thinking exams and interviews were two of the data collection methods employed. Utilizing methods for qualitative data analysis, including data reduction, data visualization, and conclusion-making. Data on test results were divided into three categories: good, medium, and low. Following that, six representative participants were chosen for interviews based on the good, medium, and low categories. The findings demonstrated that those who fell into the group of "excellent critical thinking" were able to accurately respond to each of the six markers of critical thinking skill. Because they did not comprehend the topic and its concept, subjects with moderate critical thinking skill could only satisfy 4 signs of critical thinking. Low critical thinking skill prevented students from accurately demonstrating all critical thinking signs.
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2023•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
The purpose of this study was to find out the students' problmes in speaking English This study used descriptive qualitative design. The subjects of this study were 22 students of eight grader at SMP Negeri 10 Tarakan. This study focuses on students' problem in speaking English. To collect the data, the researcher uses observation, interview and documentation as instrument of the data. The data was taken by using purposive sampling technique. Researcher interviewed 6 students form 22 students, and researcher took 2 students from the highest, medium, and low scores. Each student was interviewed with 13 questions. From the result of observation, interview and documentation the researcher found that most of the students have several difficulties in speaking English, there were lack of vocabulary, lack on pronunciation, fluency, poor in grammar, lack of interest or low motivation, unpleasant attitude, anxiety, and shyness. The most dominant problems were poor in grammar, lack of vocabulary, lack on pronunciation, and shyness.
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2022•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
The present study aimed at (1) describing the implementation of authentic assessment (2) teachers’ problems in implementing the authentic assessment. The researcher methodology used was qualitative research to obtain the data. Data collectiom techniques in this research were observations, interview, questionnare, and documentation. The subject of this research was teacher english for grade seventh of SMPN 1 Tarakan. The result showed that (1) Preparation, the preparation stage was carried out to determined the criteria for a minimum passing grade, made a test blueprint, prepared lesson plans, set learning indicators, learning objectives, assessment techniques, and scoring rubrics. Assessment process, the assessment process stage was carried out using a written test in the form of multiple choice questions, short filling, essay, and rearrangement to assess students' cognitive. Meanwhile, the teacher used project assessment in the form of written text to assess students' psychomotor aspect. Assessment result, the assessment result stage was carried out by provided corrections on students' tasks, gave scores directly, and conducted a remedial program. Reflection, the reflection stage was carried out by analyzes the difficulty level of the questions after conducting an assessment to improve the quality of learning. (2) The teachers' problems in the assessment context was caused by students' lack of mastery of vocabulary, the differences in students' ability make it difficult for teachers to give the tasks, students' lack of confidence in displaying their skills, and time constraints. The teachers' problems in the role of students was caused by the teacher did not apply “collaborative” characteristics, passive character of students in the learning process. Futhermore students who do not support marked by students who are less responsible and independent in carrying out tasks, and who have low learning enthusiasm. The teachers' problems in the scoring procedures caused by the teacher did not apply “criteria known by students” in learning activities, so the students did not know how the teacher assessed their tasks. The teachers’ problems in the process of implementing the authentic assessments was caused by time constrait and selecting material for the students.
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2022•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
PERMASALAHAN-PERMASALAHAN DALAM KELAS EFL SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI SMP NEGERI 9 TARAKAN ABSTRAK Situasi pandemi Covid-19 telah mengubah sistem belajar mengajar dari tatap muka menjadi pembelajaran online. Hal ini menarik peneliti untuk mengkaji penelitian yang bertujuan menemukan (1) strategi guru yang digunakan dalam menyelenggarakan kelas online selama masa pandemi Covid-19 (2) permasalahan yang dijumpai oleh siswa dalam pembelajaran online. Metodologi penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini adalah observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas delapan SMP Negeri 9 Tarakan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) guru menggunakan strategi-strategi pengajaran seperti direct instruction teaching strategy, indirect instruction teaching strategy, interactive teaching strategy, experiential/empirical teaching strategy dan independent teaching strategy. Untuk memaksimalkan penggunan strategi-strategi tersebut, guru menekankan pada pendekatan interpersonal guna mengetahui lebih dalam terkait karakter dan kebutuhan siswa. (2) Adapun permasalahan yang dijumpai dalam pembelajran online yaitu permasalahan teknis seperti jaringan internet yang tidak stabil, kuota internet yang terbatas serta handphone yang tidak mendukung pembelajaran online, sedangkan permasalahan non-teknis yaitu sulit memhami materi secara mandiri dan kurangnya inisiatif dalam belajar. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian berikut, dapat dilihat bahwa sistem pembelajaran online tidak luput dari permasalahan-permasalahan atau hambatan-hambatan. Hal ini diatasi oleh guru dengan menggunakan strategi-strategi pengajaran online dan menekankan pada pendekatan interpersonal. THE PROBLEMS IN THE EFL CLASS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AT SMP NEGERI 9 TARAKAN ABSTRACT The Covid-19 pandemic situation has changed the teaching and learning system from face-to-face to online learning. This attracts researchers to examine research that aims to find (1) teacher strategies used in conducting online classes during the Covid-19 pandemic (2) problems encountered by students in online learning. The research methodology used is a qualitative method with a case research approach. Data collection techniques in this research were observation, interviews, and documentation. The subjects of this research were eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 9 Tarakan. The results showed that (1) teachers used teaching strategies such as direct instruction teaching strategy, indirect instruction teaching strategy, interactive teaching strategy, experiential/empirical teaching strategy and independent teaching strategy. To maximize the use of these strategies, the teacher emphasizes the interpersonal approach to find out more about the character and needs of students. (2) The problems encountered in online learning are technical problems such as unstable internet network, limited internet quota and cellphones that do not support online learning, while non-technical problems are difficult to understand the material independently and lack of initiative in learning. Based on the results of the following research, it can be seen that the online learning system is not free from problems or obstacles. This is overcome by the teacher by using online teaching strategies and emphasizing the interpersonal approach.
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2021•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
The purpose of the research was to describe the results of the speaking problem factors of class XI students at SMA Negeri 1 Tanjung Selor. The desing of the research was a descriptive. The subject was taken by random sampling technique. The researcher took 28 students of class XI with each representative from 8 classes. To collect the data, the researcher used documentation, questionnaire, and interview. Based on the results of the questionnaire showed that 1) there were 53.6% of students answered the lack of proper vocabulary selection, 2) 42.9% of students answered less confident in pronunciation, 3) 35.7% of students answered that they did not use proper grammar, and 46.4% of students answered that they could not speak English well. The results of interview with the teacher of English and the students showed that there were several problems faced by the students namely weak of grammar, weak of pronunciation in English, not fluent in speaking English, lack of vocabulary, difficulty compiling English sentences, lack of practice speaking at home and at school, embarrassed by wrong pronunciation and fear of being laughed at by friends. Based on the result of the research showed there were some factor of speaking problems faced by the eleventh graders of SMA Negeri 1 Tanjung Selor namely less of confidence, weak of grammar, weak of pronunciation in English, not fluent in speaking English, lack of vocabulary, difficulty compiling English sentences, lack of practice speaking.
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2021•
The present study aimed at describing the English teacher’s problems in implementing the 2013 curriculum in online learning at SMA Muhammadiyah Boarding School Tarakan. A case study was conducted to an English teacher at SMA Muhammadiyah Boarding School Tarakan. Data were collected through observation, interview, and documentation. The concurrent flows of analysis (data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing) were used to reveal the English teaching problems. The result of analysis disclosed the problems from three teaching dimensions. In the preparation, the teacher found a hard struggling to compile the instructional documents because of the limitation of time in making the documents and in obtaining the references for online learning. In the teaching and learning process, the teacher did not fully meet the target of learning materials listed in the lesson plans because he had to adapt the materials to the online class atmosphere. Controlling the students’ activities was also the challenging part during online class because the teacher could not see the students directly. Although, the teacher had mastered on how to use online learning platforms, some students could not use those platforms appropriately. The other problems were unstable internet connection and support from students’ parents. These led the students became passive and decrease their motivation. In the assessment process, the teacher felt burdened because the assessment components were too complex. Besides that, there was a lot of tolerances given by the teacher to students
