Jurnal Sinar Edukasi

Analisis Instrumen Kinerja Matematika Dengan Menggunakan Metode Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA)

Muhammad Rijali Rais — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This research aims to develop assessment of the circle material of 8^th grade which is valid, reliable and practical. The development procedure includes three main stages, including preliminary stage, development stage and evaluation stage, by adopting development model of Djemari Mardhapi. The sample of the research was VIII grade students, amounting to 62 students of SMP Negeri 1 Takengon. The content validity was performed by expert judgment which was analyzed by using Aiken's V formula, the reliability of expert judgment was analyzed by using Eble formula through Two Way Anova. The constructs validity by using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and the reliability of the test was analyzed by using Alpha formula proved by the SPSS v.18 program. The results of the content validity indicate that all developed items test are valued > 0.3 and stated having adequate content validity. The reliability result of expert judgment obtains a coefficient > 0.6 that indicates that the three experts are consistent in providing an assessment. The results of construct validity obtain KMO coefficient above 0.5 so that the test item can be analyzed further. The estimation result of alpha reliability obtains coefficient of 0.748 with reliability coefficient category which is acceptable. The results of practicality test show the developed performance test is in the very practical category.

The Effect of Social Media Use and ICT Utilization on Student Learning Behavior and Learning Achievement

Indah Afidah Rahman, Masita — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines the influence of the use of social media (USM) and information and communication technology (ICT) on learning behavior and student achievement. In today's digital era, social media and ICT have become an integral part of everyday life, including in the context of education. The use of social media and ICT has changed the way students interact and learn. Some experts argue that social media and ICT can support a more active, constructive and collaborative learning process. However, there are also concerns that excessive use can disrupt learning behavior and reduce students' academic performance. This study collected data from 207 students from several universities in Jambi Province through a Google Form-based questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS- SEM) model to evaluate the relationship between the variables studied. The results showed that the use of social media and ICT has positive and negative impacts on students' learning behavior and learning achievement, depending on the way and intensity of use.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language at Madrasah: A Literature Review

Nuraini Nuraini — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Abstract

English is one of the compulsory subjects studied by students of Islamic junior high schools (madrasah tsanawiyah). Madrasah Tsanawiyah is equivalent to junior high school. Although students of Madrasah Tsanawiyah have been studying English since elementary school for several years, many students cannot achieve the desired communicative level. This happens because teaching English in a foreign context to Madrasah Tsanawiyah students is not an easy thing to do. However, it seems that English teachers struggle to teach their students effectively. Many challenging situations in EFL classes at Madrasah affect learning and teaching. English teachers have limited time to teach and students have very limited English learning goals. Some challenges faced by English teachers in Madrasah include curriculum, textbooks, qualified teachers, lack of support, and affective administration. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the challenges of teaching English in Madrasah Tsanawiyah including challenges in teaching English at school, types of challenges in teaching English, and previously related research.