This research aims to find out whether using Online Literature Circles to enhance the student's critical reading skills is effective or not. This research belongs to quantitative research using a pre-experimental design. The population of this research is eleventh-grade students of SMK N 1 Puring in the academic year of 2020/2021 which consists of 382 students. The sample of this research is XI TKPI 1 consist of 34 students. The data were taken virtual from 17th May 2021 to 31st May 2021. The technique of the data collection is using a test. It was done by giving an online pre-test and online post-test. Meanwhile, the technique of data analysis used descriptive analysis and inferential analysis. The result of this research shows that the mean score of the pre-test is 49.79 which belongs to fairly sufficient category, and the mean score of the post-test is 70.79 which belongs to the good category. To see whether the hypothesis is accepted or rejected, the researchers use t-test through IBM SPSS 25. The result two-sided significant value is 0.000. Based on the 0.05 significant level, the computation shows the two-sided significance value is lower than 0.05 (0.000<0.05). Therefore, it can be concluded that Online Literature Circles is effective to enhance the students' critical reading skills at the eleventh-grade students of SMK N 1 Puring in the academic year of 2020/2021.
Hybrid synchronous and asynchronous language learning remains under-explored in writing class. Th e purpose of this study is to describe learners' perceptions toward hybrid synchronous and asynchronous language learning model in EFL writing. A qualitative case study was employed. Th e respondents were undergraduate learners in English major. Th e research instruments were close-response questionnaires and semi-structured interviews in the academic writing course. Findings showed that psychological and social factors were crucial in the learners' online writing. It revealed that teachers needed to provide comprehensible input, challenging group-work activity, and constructive feedback during online writing. Hybrid synchronous and asynchronous language learning enhanced writing competence, but it encountered a problem with internet connectivity. Th e study discloses that hybrid synchronous and asynchronous language learning has the potential to teach EFL writing.
This research was conducted with the purpose to develop the materials of textbook based on intercultural approach and character education as a guideline in learning English for senior high school class X in Purworejo regency, and to determine the validity of the development of textbooks. The method used in this research is R and D. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that English book published by the government in 2014 requires improvement in terms of 1) the current topic which are very important because the topics are most needed by the students as information directly from the book contained current trends, 2) Insight of diversity means that the knowledge, experience, and discourse reflected in the texts contained insight of diversity including the target language, and 3) Relationship with social emotional material students need to be improved. The material contained in this book will be developed based on the intercultural approach, meaning that based on the findings and goals to be achieved in this study, the findings of the field study is appropriate.
Intercultural understanding essentiallybecomes a part of living with others in the diverse world of the twenty-first century. It assists people to become responsible local and global citizens through their education for living and working together in an interconnected world. Language is a major component and supporter of culture as well as a primary tool for transferring message, which is inextricably bound with culture. Language is a key component of culture. It is also a primary medium for transmitting the culture itself. Without language, culture would not be possible. Students learning their native language are learning their own culture. Meanwhile, learning a second language also involves learning a second culture to varying degrees. A language is influenced and shaped by culture. It reflects culture. Cultural differences are the most serious areas causing misunderstanding, unpleasantness and even conflict in cross-cultural communication. Both foreign language learners and teachers accordingly should pay more attention to cultural communication information.
Tujuan program penyuluhan ini adalah mengenalkan, mempraktekkan dan memotivasi masyarakat untuk dapat melakukan pembuatan warung hidup berbasis organik dengan memanfaatkan lahan pekarangan rumah. Melalui Program ini diharapkan diperoleh manfaat untuk masyarakat agar tidak perlu membeli bahan pangan yang harganya semakin meningkat. Seluruh warga desa Bedono Pageron pada umumnya merupakan khalayak sasaran yang menjadi fokus pada kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini. Luaran yang diharapkan dari pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini adalah 1) pengembangan pengetahuan, 2) peningkatan pembangunan. Metode kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini adalah metode penyuluhan dan pelatihan yang dengan langkah kegiatan berupa observasi lingkungan, sosialisasi, pemberian bibit, praktik pembuatan pupuk organik dengan warga dan pengecekan. Secara keseluruhan kegiatan ini berjalan dengan lancar dan mendapat respon positif dari para peserta walaupun baru beberapa rumah yang membuat warung hidup ini. Dengan adanya kegitan ini warga mendapatkan informasi tentang warung hidup berbasis organik. Selain itu, juga mengetahui bagaimana memanfaatkan lahan pekarangan rumah mereka dengan optimal.
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