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THE EFFECT OF LEARNING MOTIVATION FACTORS TO STUDENTS’ LEARNING OUTCOME (A Case Study at the Accounting Department Widyatama University)
(Universitas Widyatama, 2014-02-14) Novatiani, R. Ait; Negara, Hanisius Judia
Students’ competence can be measured through assessments. These assessments cover tasks or assignments which are carried out inside and outside the classroom. The results of the assessments can be seen through student’ learning outcomes, in other words, students’ scores. Learning objectives can be well achieved if in the process of learning it is supported with good learning motivation. Therefore, this motivation is essential in driving students to their ultimate effort to achieve their goal of learning. This research aims at investigating essential learning motivation factors, revealing students’ learning outcome, and unearthing those aforementioned factors to students’ learning outcomes. The respondents of this research are seventh semester students of Accounting Department, Widyatama University. Non probability sampling and purposive sampling are employed in this research. Statistical analyses used are simple linier regression, rank spearman correlation analysis, determination coefficient, and t test. The results reveal that learning motivation factors have a positive effect to students’ learning outcome. This is shown by the result of tcount 4,52 which is higher than the ttable 1.345. This means Ho is rejected and Ha is not rejected.
LIFELONG LEARNING FOR INMATES
(Widyatama International Seminar, 2014-02-14) Rozeman bin Abu Hassan; Mohd Ramli bin Buyong Kahar
Lifelong learning could not only be learnt by the public but also by inmates in prisons. Open University Malaysia (OUM) had given the opportunity to inmates in Sekolah Integriti Kajang (SIK), Kajang Prison to obtain higher education in their fields of interest. As a university, OUM emphasized on the concept of Service to Society – not only to the public but also to inmates in prison. All this while, a stigma exists; the inmates have no place in the society and their future is assumed to be bleak. Nevertheless, the perception is changed after collaboration between OUM and the Prison Department of Malaysia. This had given the inmates a learning opportunity in pursuing their studies from the first degree to the master’s degree. Being a university that focused on online learning, OUM had provided a flexible learning system to the inmates. Hence, they were able to follow the courses in the programs offered to them. The role played by OUM in offering the education programs mark significant efforts in changing the path for inmates to lead productive lives in society. This had enabled a change in the society’s perception towards the inmates in leading a better future after life in prison. The impact of education is especially evident in prison. Rigorous study gives prisoners the intellectual leverage they need to revise their views of themselves and leave prison better equipped to contribute positively to their families and communities. Studies have shown that those released prisoners who received an education had a significantly lower rate of recidivism
THE ROLE OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO PREPARE INDONESIAN’S FUTURE LEADERS: A BRIDGING PROGRAM CASE STUDY THE ECONOMICS FACULTY OF ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF INDONESIA
(Widyatama International Seminar, 2014-02-14) Setiawati, Trias; Zuhriyah; Ridwan; Hasyim, Fuad; Prihantoro, Agung; Sarkawi, Ahmad
The objective of the research is to examine the process The objective of the research is to find the input of Student as they become new students, it also to explore the process of SLDP. This research is also to find out the result of SLDP after the students finished joining the program. The Bridging Program (BP) is held in 100 minutes of four meetings a week at the first two semesters of the students of the Management Departments to bridge the gap between student’s life in senior high schools and the higher education state. The program also teaches students especially soft skills to be actively independent learners. The research methods employed was focus group discussion (FGD) involving students, lecturers of the Bridging Program and the Management Departments, using qualitative method that is a case study. The results of the research show that (1) the SLDP gives some subjects—such as Islamic values, national spirit, integrity, how to become agents of change, critical thinking, organizational skill, effective communication, self-confidence, pro-activeness, assertiveness, empathy, making clear vision and mission, time management, deciding priority, reflective learning log, inclusion, synergy and research on community leaders and organization—that make students more mature to become Indonesian’s future leaders. (2) After joining the SLDP, students had developed their qualified leadership that dependent on the quality of the student as an input in BP. The main outcomes are their increasingly religious consciousness, open mind, proactive, effectiveness communication, selfconfidence, discipline, assertiveness, and braveness. (3) Some problems of SLDP in student’s perspective are the lecture time because the better time for running SLDP class is in the morning while in the SLDP lecturers feel the poor learning facility and their status of non-permanent lecturers. (4) After finishing the SLDP, students need some mentoring program which should be formally managed by the Management Department.
JOURNEY TO QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION: THE CASE OF CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY MANILA, PHILIPPINES
(Widyatama International Seminar, 2014-02-14) Yabut, Erna V.
The paper discusses the journey of an institution in higher education to quality and excellence. The model for performance excellence through the Malcolm Baldrige ctiteria was adopted to achieve its vision-mission and goals. Given that the University is traditional in orientation and hierarchical in structure and function, the enabling value embraced to attain the vision and fulfill its mandate is that of a learning organization. Thus, the CEU organization has opened its doors to innovations and improvements on current practices. CEU’s strategic planning process and activities are well defined resulting in widespread deployment throughout the university and high participation across campuses and various schools, colleges and departments.The regular planning process in the University is an achievement in itself. The University recognizes that it is only through the proper identification of its target market and the understanding of market behavior would be able to effectively respond to the needs and expectations of its potential customers. CEU plans and implements the measurement, and analysis of data to ensure the effectiveness of the quality management system. Several data management systems, some automated were implemented. The faculty is the heart of the teaching-learning process. The staff gives support for this heart to function effectively. CEU takes pride in having competent faculty and non-teaching staff members. The University’s well defined procedures in the recruitment and hiring of faculty and staff members ensure that only those who are qualified are accepted and given regular or to continuously train the teaching force and the non-teaching staff. The development and training plans are formulated by each school/college and department which are aligned with the vision, mission and goals of the university. These development and training plans are well structured based on the training needs assessment. CEU’s Performance Results can best described by the various awards and recognition given by several agencies. Experiences and learnings gained from the awards and recognition are integrated in our continuous quest for operational improvement and organizational excellence.
IMPLEMENTATION OF IMPROVED QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
(Universitas Widyatama, 2014-02-14) Rozak, Abdul
The impact of globalization can not be avoided, that it would influence the international orientation of higher education. That’s why we need a comprehensive mechanism regarding quality assurance. It can be seen as a strong motivating factor for the importance of an effective and transparant system for ensuring the quality of higher education. This paper aims to analyze the implementation of improved quality assurance in the higher educational institutions. The research used literature study, and analyzed using a descriptive research of explanatory survey.The population consisted of internal and external elements in higher educational institutions and the sample was purposively selected.The findings show that the improvement of quality assurance can be implemented through:(1) improving quality of academic staff continuosly; (2) developing flexible and modern curriculum; (3) improving quality research, community service and cooperation between universities;(4) Improving adequate infrastructure facilities; and (5) benchmarking
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: THE OUM EXPERIENCE
(Widyatama International Seminar, 2014-02-14) Hadi, Hidayati Kasuma Abdul
A high income nation requires a highly skilled workforce with adequate competencies to trigger the innovation-led growth and promote productivity. As today’s world of work includes mergers and acquisitions, rapid market fluctuations and other turbulences, the workforce needs to upgrade their basic educational base to be able to respond to the emerging needs of a high income nation. No longer an employee can have a lifetime employment in a single company. The workforce needs to polish their professional skills in addition to its current technical skills which can be developed through continuous education. Only then, they will have a hollistic development of both professional and technical skills which enable them to help increase productivity. The changing demands of the markets put pressure on the workforce to learn new skills at an accelerating pace. As Malaysia is moving towards realizing the vision of 2020 to become a fully developed nation, it becomes more crucial to have a first class workforce with these key characteristics – higher education qualifications, welldeveloped skills in technical and profesional fields and increased productivity. In other words, to achieve a firstclass workforce status, the workforce needs a culture of lifelong learning that allows for updating their existing skills as the society and world of work evolve with time. For Malaysia, the massive transformation of higher education is a national agenda to ensure that Malaysia’s higher education is of high quality. Open University Malaysia, the premier open and distance learning institution in Malaysia, has always been sentimental in inculcating the lifelong learning culture in the society. The role of open and distance learning in propogating the lifelong learning culture has become more prevalent in the modern society as it offers an alternative pathway for the existing workforce to upgrade their educational background.
ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION ANALYSIS OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN ORGANIZATIONS STUDENT AFFAIRS (Cases: Organizations Student Affairs Widyatama University)
(Universitas Widyatama, 2014-02-14) Hutomo, Arry
A person who has a tendency to delay, or not immediately start a work, facing work or task referred to as the person doing procrastination. No matter whether these delays have a reason or not. Any delays in dealing with an assignment called procrastination. Characteristics of academic procrastination that makes it different from other procrastination is particularly the case in the context of academic assignments. Paper research focus on academic procrastination differences between students active participated and did not active participate in a student organization affair at Widyatama University. The subjects studied were 447 students from 5 (five) faculties spread enrolled in of Widyatama's Student Affairs Bureau. Sample selected 329 students amount is enough to meet the 95% level of confident (Krejcie-Morgan determining sample sizes) gained through research questionnaires had a reliability test and then analyze by using of mean score statistic and standard deviation. Data collection-using questionnaires in which the scale of measurement and the instrument based on Likert scaling models. Results of data analysis performed by the Kolmogorov-Smirnov Z Normality Test, Homogeneity Levene’s Test and Regression Logistics Analysis. Research findings that no significant differences in academic procrastination for all categories in research. Allegedly, that the existence of student affair organization had not significant impact on reduction at the level of academic procrastination in Widyatama University
ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF YOUNG WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR
(Widyatama International Seminar, 2014-02-14) Kusuma, Meidiahna; Radianto, Wirawan ED
Women role in the society is increasing. More women entrepreneurs are existed in the market. However, the number of women entrepreneur is still below men entrepreneurs whereas number of productive women is higher than that of men. Past researches argue that it is due to women that tend to be risk averse while entrepreneurs are close related with risk taking behaviour. Past researches also argue that risk taking behaviour can be learned. Therefore, this study will analyse the risk taking behaviour of young women entrepreneurs and factors influencing that behaviour. The result shows that those young women entrepreneurs have anticipated every risk that might occur and able to see failure as part of their business journey. The reasons that let them keep moving are (1) the fact that they are still able to grab the benefits from the market, (2) their positive concept about failure, (3) and the role of facilitators in guiding them, and make them more confidence in running the business.
PERCEIVED ENVIRONMENTAL UNCERTAINTY, STRUCTURAL ORGANIZATIONAL, AND THE PERCEIVED USEFULNESS OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
(Widyatama International Seminar, 2014-02-14) Oviantari, Intan
This paper examines the effect of perceived environmental uncertainty, and organizational structure on Management Accounting System (MAS) design. MAS design was defined in therms of the perceived usefulness of several information characteristics which may be associated with an MAS. These characteristics were scope, timelines, level of aggregation, and information which assists integration (Chenhall & Morris, 1986).This study uses self-reported survey data from 30 West Java manufacturing business units. Results indicate perceived environmental uncertainty is related to Management Accounting System (MAS). The results also indicate that organizational structure is a significant positive relation of Management Accounting System (MAS) .
THE LTEVIDSIM - THE LTEVIDSIM - LTE VIDEO TRANSMISSION AND QUALITY EVALUATION SIMULATOR
(Universitas Widyatama, 2014-02-14) Zulpratita, Ulil S.
The immense growth of mobile video traffic due to significant user demand has sparked a great deal of research on how to provide better-delivered video quality through wireless networks. The mobile wireless network is characterized by harsh transmission conditions in terms of bandwidth limitation, device mobility, power constraints, time varying and an error prone environment, resulting in significant amount of loss and delay. It is challenging to transmit and access multimedia data over wireless communication channels. Some distortions may take place in the video at the time of transmission or processing. Here comes the need to evaluate the video delivered quality. This paper addresses the problem of evaluating the quality of video sequences encoded for and transmitted over Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile network. The LTEVidSim is a MATLAB-based simulation tool-set for an evaluation of the quality of video transmitted over a simulated LTE network. It integrates the EvalVid and the Vienna LTE System Level Simulator. In this study, we analyse some of the thought-provoking research questions for video streaming over LTE network, and explain by some research examples how LTEVidSim can be applied.
THE IMPACT OF HUMAN CAPITAL ON ECONOMIC GROWTH “The Implication for Improving the Accessibility for Higher Education In Indonesia”
(Universitas Widyatama, 2014-02-14) Hanum, Wasifah; Lasniroha, Tetty
This paper empirically investigates the impact of human capital on economic growth in Indonesia and the implication for improving the accessibility of higher education. Analyze has been done for 9 years namely the period 2005-2013. The research analyzes the relationship between dependent variable and independent variable, as dependent variable is economic growth and school enrollment rate for higher education. Economic growth is represented by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and school enrollment rates for college is represented by net enrollment rate for colleges and gross enrollment rates for college. As independent variables are human capital is represented by education, investing in human capital, as education indicator is mean years schooling, and investing in human capital is measured by government expenditure for education and health. Other explanatory variables are export and population. The relationship between dependent variable and independent variable is determined using multiple regressions. Based on the empirical results of the paper show that human capital are represented by education and investing in human capital have a determinant role in the economic growth, education has a positive impact on economic growth, moreover investment in human capital has positive impact on economic growth in Indonesia. The improving of Government expenditure for human capital implies to increase of school enrollment at higher education level.
A QUALITY FRAMEWORK FOR OER
(Widyatama International Seminar, 2014-02-14) Kaur, Abtar; Sankaran, Tamilarasi
Quality in teaching and learning has always attracted the attention of policy makers, educators, parents and students. It is the bedrock of a quality output-the student and it marks the effectiveness and efficiency of the provider. The quality of teaching and learning is constantly questioned due to many reasons, some of which could be skills and knowledge of the teaching and learning process, the competency of the educator in the content knowledge, the passion and attitude of the educator vis-à-vis the expectations of students. This phenomenon has become more urgent as the availability of free electronic learning resources is equated to higher quality. As a teacher and also an e-learning educator, i find the sharing of open educational resources or OERs freely ( as per CC License) a right move towards increasing the quality of learning and hence democratization of education. However there seems to be some concerns as per the quality of the OERs. After all the whole idea of the OERs apart from “sharing resources freely and making an institutional mark” is also to ensure we overcome the constantly nudging issue of ineffective learning. Now that OERs have been created, it is important to evaluate the effectiveness of these OERs. This paper will first look at some crucial definitions, followed by a review of available efforts on quality of OERs and end with some case studies and suggestions
LIFELONG LEARNING AS THE CATALYST IN HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN MALAYSIA
(Widyatama International Seminar, 2014-02-14) Bahroom, Ramli; Latif, Latifah Abdol
In Malaysia’s National Higher Education Strategic Plan (NHESP): 2007-2020 with its emphasis on higher education excellence, lifelong learning is recognised as one of its seven strategic thrusts. In the ensuing National Higher Education Action Plan Phase 2: 2011-2015, lifelong learning is identified as one of its 23 Critical Agenda Projects (CAPs). Each CAP sets its direction, implements its plans, formulates its key performance indicators, measures and monitors its performance for benchmarking purposes. As for the Lifelong Learning CAP, a Blueprint for the Enculturation of Lifelong Learning in Malaysia: 2011-2020 was officially launched in November 2011. In the blueprint, the status of lifelong learning is elevated to be the Third Pillar of Malaysia’s Human Capital Development System alongside the First Pillar (School System) and the Second Pillar (Tertiary System). The Blueprint focuses on upgrading the productive segment of the society, aged between 15 to 65 years. This is in line with the national aspiration to be a developed and high income nation in the year 2020. To achieve this vision, among others, there is an urgent need to transform our nation’s workforce into knowledge workers. As the largest higher education lifelong learning provider of the country, Open University Malaysia (OUM) needs to play its role effectively in this national agenda. This paper will highlight the focus of the National Lifelong Learning Blueprint and the role of OUM in it.
IMPLEMENTATION OF GOOD UNIVERSITY RESPONSIBILITY
(Widyatama International Seminar, 2014-02-14) Wijaya, Aida; Lasmanah
Contracting with social matters, females tend to be more affective compare to males. In a university, when student body consists of more females than males, there should be advantages in making the implementation of Good University Responsibility (GUR) successful. We surveyed the students, then comparing between female and male regarding their intention in implementing Good University Responsibility. The finding of this research was that there was no significant difference between male and female students, of both their intention and action, in implementing GUR.
THE ROLE OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING TO PREPARE ACTIVELY INDEPENDENT LEARNERS: A BRIDGING PROGRAM CASE STUDY IN THE ECONOMICS FACULTY OF THE ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF INDONESIA
(Widyatama International Seminar, 2014-02-14) Setiawati, Trias; Zuhriyah; Ridwan; Hasyim, Fuad; Prihantoro, Agung; Sarkawi, Ahmad
The objective of the research is to examine the process of student-centered learning (SCL) approach as a step for improving the quality in the Bridging Program (BP) at the Economics Faculty of Islamic University of Indonesia. The BP is held in 100 minutes of four meetings a week for the freshmen at the Departments of Management and Economics, designed to bridge the gap between student’s life in secondary schools and the higher learning education, and to facilitate students in developing their soft skills being active independent learners. Examination is focused on primary data obtained form documentation, interview, observation and focus group discussion (FGD) involving students and lecturers of the Program, using qualitative method that is a case study. The results show that (1) the SCL approach employing a number of learning tools such as computer, projector, colorful paper and marker, bottle, water and so onhas significant impact in various learning activities such as small group and class discussion, debate, role play, simulation, and project. The approach also encourages students to be more active and joyful to learn as compared to another approach namely teacher-centered learning approach. (2) As a consequence of the approach use, the class facilities such as chairs, sound systems, computers facilities are unable to accommodate the demand for the students who are more active, whereas the classes are unable to be conducted optimally due to lecturer-to-student ratio which is very small. (3) The SCL approach provides more satisfaction to the students as they can express their desire, capacity and ability to analyze the subject.
BUILDING A SCHOOL-BASED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING MODEL IN MALAYSIAN CONTEXT
(Widyatama International Seminar, 2014-02-14) Mansor, Mahaliza; Norwani, Norlia Mat; Yunus, Jamal @ Nordin; Ghazali, Eni Eliza; Hashim, Haslina
Teaching is creative, complex and requires high skills. Furthermore, teachers must constantly deepen their knowledge and skills to remain effective throughout their careers. Teachers` knowledge and skills can be enhanced through the effective school-based professional learning. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationships between school-based professional learning leaders` roles and professional learning models with teachers` practices. This study is conducted at 60 secondary schools in Malaysia where the information is gathered from two phases of data collections by using multi-stage cluster sampling technique. The exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis are used to obtain construct validity. Data from the survey is used to test the relationships among the three dimensions expressed in the proposed model.The findings indicate there is a significant relationship between school leaders` roles and professional learning models with teachers` practices. The source of data collected is Malaysia, hence, the results may not easily generalized to other areas or countries. However, the findings are valuable for school-based professional learning developers` and teacher educators references, especially for those whose circumstances are similar to those in Malaysia. The implications of this study shows that the professional learning leadership and professional learning models have important impact toward teachers` professional development.
REDEFINING “QUALITY” IN HIGHER EDUCATION: AN ANALYSIS ON THE CHALLENGES TO HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS BY THE POLICY REFORMS IMPLEMENTED BY THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT
(Widyatama International Seminar, 2014-02-14) Bustamante, Christian Bryan S.
Quality assurance is a major concern of academic institutions across the globe.1 This increasing and growing concern on quality assurance is caused by the significant changes in the global environment that have direct impact on the role, functions, shape and mode of operation of tertiary educational institutions and systems.2 The World Bank identifies (1) the emergence of worldwide labor market, (2) increasing importance of knowledge as a driver of growth, and (3) the information and communication revolution among the global phenomena that are continuously shaping and changing tertiary education.3 Another significant change in the global environment that directly influenced quality assurance is the growth of crossborder higher education.4 Quality assurance is critical in cross-border higher education because of the following reasons: (1) to protect students and other stakeholders from low-quality provision and disreputable providers; and (2) to encourage the development of quality cross-border education that meets human, social economic and cultural needs.5 The emergence of worldwide labor market and the growth of cross-border higher education give higher education no option but to improve the delivery of quality educational services and to implement quality assurance systems.
HARNESSING UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY COLLABORATION THROUGH LIFELONG LEARNING EDUCATION
(Widyatama International Seminar, 2014-02-14) Stanley Yap; Chng L.P.
Strategic alliances play a major part in the strategic set up of many firms. While this mode toconduct economic activity has received increasing attention in the strategic management literature, our understanding is still limited. This paper aims to explore the strategic alliance between university-industry relationships by focusing on the experience of Open University Malaysia and its lifelong learning strategic alliances. This paper reviews literatures on allianceformation and management, governance of alliances and dynamics of alliances. The advantages and the challenges of interorganisational collaboration are discussed. Thestrategic alliances between organisations may reduce resource redundancy and increase effective use of state fiscal, physical, and personnel resources. More often than not, policymakers are interested in using strategic alliances to leverage change that is not attainable when institutions act alone, especially when the desired changes span across public sector institutions or across educational sectors. The managerial advices suggested by the current literatures are revisited in order to access the groundwork to address alliance challenges and enhance their alliance capability. This paper proposes that with an increasing number of alliances firms are increasingly forced to develop consistent practices within alliances and to coordinate between these alliances. In the quest to develop a knowledge based society, alliances between university and industry are more pertinent as universities need to produce the pool of talents with a set of specific skills required by specific industries. Open University Malaysia has forged strategic alliances with many organisations, locally and abroad. Open University Malaysia through its Institute of Professional Development has forged with several national bodies; Master Builders Association of Malaysia, Building Management Association of Malaysia, Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association, Malaysian Institute of Human Resources Management, Institute of Public Relations Malaysia, Malaysian Institute of Management, Malaysian Financial Planning Council and the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents. These national bodies are holding a pivotal role in shaping the industries in Malaysia. Open University Malaysia is seen as a trendsetter in the field of education, having brought to mainstream attention the viability and benefits of the open or distant learning approach. By harnessing this approach Open University Malaysia has helped the scores of working individuals to upgrade their qualifications as its mission is to make education accessible for all.
AN ACADEMIC PERSPECTIVE OF ASSESSMENT QUESTION BANK
(Widyatama International Seminar, 2014-02-14) Fadzil, Mansor; Ali, Siti Aishah Hashim; Mahadzir, Marlina; Hassan, M. Fauzi
There are several electronic assessment systems being used in institutions of higher education (HE), especially in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institutions. Some of these institutions built their assessment system into their institution’s Virtual Learning Environments (VLE). Most of these assessment systems are for general purposes where assessment questions are in the form of simple multiple choice question (MCQ) or short-answer questions. In practice, these types of assessment questions do not match many of the current learning requirements and learning outcomes. The concept of an assessment question bank that can be used by academics to share assessment content within or across an institution is not new, but the advancement of technology and technical developments now have made such a repository realizable than ever before. A question bank is now a specialized repository that can be accessed via a web interface for platform independence. The use of technology in developing the question bank provides much relief for the chores associated with preparing assessments, which in turn enhances the quality of the questions and improves the quality of the assessments. This paper presents the experience of Open University Malaysia (OUM) in developing its own Question Bank (QBank). This QBank system is designed to help the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who need to develop, classify and store their assessment such as MCQ and essay-type exam questions. This software is integrated with the OUM’s Virtual Learning Environments (myVLE) in order to allow easier and wider access to the SMEs and faculty.
LEXICAL APPROACH: A WAY TO AUGMENT STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY
(Universitas Widyatama, 2014-02-14) Supri, Ida Zuraida
“I think his dream job is different with mine”. In classrooms, we often hear students incorrectly use choice of words. The word ‘different’ should go with the word ‘from’ instead of with the word ‘with’. This occurs because vocabulary is taught in traditional way where it is understood as a stock of individual words with fixed meanings. As a result, students tend to guess randomly when they need to combine words. Michael Lewis’s Lexical Approach argues that language consists of chunks that produce coherent texts when they are combined (Lewis: 1997). The basic concept on which this approach supports is the idea that an important part of learning a language encompass being able to understand and produce lexical phrases as chunks. Students are thought to be able to perceive patterns of language or grammar as well as have meaningful set uses of words at their disposal when they are taught in this way. This paper will elaborate on 1. types of lexis, 2) activities to develop learners' knowledge of lexical chains, and 3) students’ responses to the use of lexical approach.

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