English Language Teaching Journal

An Implementation of an Internal Quality Assurance System in Improving the Quality of Senior High School Education: A Systematic Literature Review

Muhammad Khoirul Mukhlisin, Nurul Ulfatin; Muyassaroh — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Internal quality assurance is implemented by referring to national education standards, to realize national education goals. Internal quality is now not only applied in universities, but is also applied in primary and secondary education. So that quality assurance and fulfillment of education quality standards in primary and secondary education units are more guaranteed and focused. This article is the result of analysis by reviewing literature related to the topic of discussion. The aim of this research is to determine and describe the implementation of the Internal Quality Assurance System cycle. The model used is literature study or literature review. The results of this research show that quality improvement activities implemented in accordance with the stages of the SPMI cycle carried out by senior secondary schools include: one, school self-evaluation based on education quality report cards, second, quality improvement planning by establishing a quality assurance committee and re-analyzing the evaluation results. school itself, third, implementation of quality improvements, fourth, monitoring, evaluation and results of quality improvements after quality improvements have been carried out, and fifth, quality planning again for the coming year. The results of implementing internal quality assurance have an impact on a more innovative learning process, student achievement and school achievement, to customer satisfaction both internal and external, as well as fulfillment of eight national education standards.

Keywords: Implementation, Quality Assurance, Internal Quality

EXPLORING THE ESSENCE OF LOGICAL POSITIVISM: UNVEILING ITS IMPACT ON THE LANDSCAPE OF PHILOSOPHICAL DISCOURSE

AHMAD ARIFIN, Setia Rini — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0800

The passage transitions to a research exploration, emphasizing the philosophical stream of positivism, its connection with scientific knowledge, and its impact on education. The research methodology is outlined, specifying aqualitative approach through literature review analysis. The historical section delves into logical positivism, its origins, and its influence within the Vienna Circle. The rejection of metaphysics, the classification of statements, and the pursuit ofa universal scientific language are highlighted. The role of philosophy in logical positivism is presented as a logical-linguistic activity aimed at clarifying scientific propositions.

Keywords: Intertwined, Historical, Logic, Positivism, Philosophy, Impact

Students’ View on Using Spotify Application to Vocabulary Mastery

Mamluatul Hasanah, Bradhiansyah Tri Suryanto — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0800

This research aims to find out the students’ views on using the Spotify application for vocabulary mastery. In this research, the researcher used the qualitative descriptive method. The main instruments used in the data collection were observation and a semi-structured interview. The subjects of this research were eleventh-grade students of MA Al-Husna Dawuhan, Krejengan. The findings of the research reveal that students' positive views and using Spotify regularly can help them with English vocabulary mastery as well as other skills. Thus, it can be concluded that students’ views on using the Spotify application can help them master their vocabulary.

Keywords: Spotify Application, Students’ View, Vocabulary Mastery,

NEUROSCIENCE LEARNING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Neuroscience is a science that studies the nervous system of the human brain. The main focus of neuroscience involves understanding how brain cells communicate. Research in neuroscience has broad implications, from understanding nerves to applications in education. Neuroscience in early childhood education is a field of research that explores the link between children's brain development and the learning process. In the Al-Qur'an there are many explanations about the brain's function for thinking with the word aql. The urgency of character education in early childhood in neuroscience can be seen from the relationship between environmental stimulation and children's brain development. By providing integrated character education, we can create an environment that supports brain and character development in early childhood.

Keywords: neuroscience learning, early childhood education

HIGHLIGHTING ENGLISH EDUCATION IN INDONESIA; FACTS, CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES

Achmad Komaruddin — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0800

The objectives of this study is to know the explanation about English education in Indonesia in terms of facts, concepts, principles and procedures through library research. The findings show that the education in Indonesia implements the curriculum in which its implementation is based on various aspects need. While in terms of English education, it is done through formal dan non-formal education. Formal education is such as elementary school, junior high school, senior high school and college. While non-formal education is such as courses, private class, etc. Eventually, the problem of English study in Indonesia is the teachers’ innovation in creating English as fun as possible.

Keywords: Curriculum, Learning, evaluation

AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ANXIETY AT MTS SUNAN GIRI SUMBERJAYA

Hanif Maulaniam Sholah, Hilda Qotrun Nada — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0800

This study used a qualitative descriptive research. The object is 15 students of 7 (Seven) grade of junior high school for the academic year 2022/2023 at Mts Sunan Giri Sumberjaya who will be interview and given a questionnaire To find out the factors that influence the difficulty of speaking in English and To find the way to reduce experiencing speaking anxiety. The result of the research findings demonstrated that many students experience speaking anxiety Speaking anxiety can hinder the process of learning English, therefore students need to think positive thinking when learning that making mistakes is a natural thing when learning and failure is a process towards better learning. Teachers are expected to pay students' attention and to be able to create an enjoyable classroom atmosphere and motivate students to be confident in speaking English.

Keywords: Speaking, Anxiety, Student.