Teaching English for Young Learners

Language as a means of communication plays very important role in social relationship among human beings. The English language is the first foreign language we teach to children at very early stages of schooling. The primary aim of teaching English in the early years of schooling is to motivate young learners to be ready and have self-confident in learning English at higher levels of education. Some children are born to parents who are polyglots, so they have to acquire two or three different languages. Some others learn second or third language because they have to immigrate to a new country. Others learn English as foreign language because English is not their native language in their country. Teaching English to young learners then can be beneficial or detrimental to learners. It will be beneficial if the teachers can facilitate learning and enable learners to bring to language learning their curiosity and eagerness to make sense of the world, as a result, the teachers may help the learners are able to overcome their problem even the most demanding tasks with enthusiasm and willingness

Ergonomic Redesign of Working Tools Increases Performance of Traditional Coconut Oil Makers in the District of Dawan, Klungkung

The business of producing coconut oil in the district of Dawan, Klungkung is oneexample of small-scale home industries in the rural area. The level of working productivityof the oil makers can be categorized as relatively low, as viewed from the aspect of thefollowing indicators: (a) level of working burden, (b) musculoskeletal complaints, (c) levelof fatigue or tiredness, and (d) level of productivity. One factor that causes the lowproductivity is the fact that the working tools used in this industry are non-ergonomicallydesigned such as: (1) tool for peeling off the coconut fibers, (2) tool for taking the coconutflesh, (3) tool for grating the coconut flesh, (4) tool for extracting milk from the watermixedgrated coconut, (5) stove for boiling the coconut milk. Based on the above problemsbackground, it is necessary to make more ergonomic new design or redesign of the toolsthat are used by the coconut oil makers in the district of Dawan in order to increase theirworking performance or productivity.This research was carried out using treatment by subject design by comparing beforeand after treatment involving 22 female subjects selected by simple random method fromall female coconut oil makers in the studied area. Before treatment the research subjectswere asked to make coconut oil as usual with their traditional tools. After an interval ofwashing out period was given, the subjects entered the treatment phase in which they wereasked to make coconut oil by using the tools already redesigned ergonomically. The dataobtained from the research were analyzed by t-paired test at a significance level of 5%.Results of the analysis showed as follows: (1) average of working heart rate beforetreatment was 108.49 ± 0.95 pulse /minute and after treatment 91.92 ± 1.91 pulse /minute,indicating a decrease of workload from moderate to mild one (decrease of working heartrate of 16.59 pulse/minute or 14.69%); (2) average of musculoskeletal complaints beforetreatment was 51.73 ± 1.36 and after treatment 36.79 ± 0.83 (a decrease of 14.94 or26.17%); (3) average of fatigue before treatment was 66.75 ± 3.60 and after treatment49.50 ± 3.28 (a decrease of 17.19 or 25.83%); (4) average of working productivity beforeand after treatment was 35.86 ± 1.09 and 48.66 ± 1.10, respectively (an increase of 12.81 or35.71%). Based on evaluation of investment yield, the NVP value in a five-year period Rp.11.503.431,- > 0, PBP 9.22 months > 0, and RoI 32.54 > 13% (rate of interest commonlyapplied in 2008).It is concluded that redesign of working tools to be more ergonomic has proven to beable to increase the working performance of coconut oil makers and hence worth investing.Novelty of this research is in the positive results related to ergonomic redesigning of thetools for making coconut oil in the district of Dawan, Klungkung by approaches to being systemic, holistic, interdisciplinary, participatory, and appropriate technology USAge.Further studies on similar related working issue should focus on the aspects of workingenvironment, especially on how to overcome smoke pollutant in the kitchen area, on moreproper work station and working organization or on that related to production quality of thecoconut oil by generating maximally all the potential already in existence among the localtraditional coconut oil makers

Structural Analysis and Religiosity of Balinese Song Lyrics

This study examines the lyrics of Balinese religious songs with a primary focus on analyzing the various forms of microstructure, macrostructure, and superstructure of Balinese religious songs by using the Van Dijk discourse analysis. The type of this research is qualitative with the systematic writing of the study which is from theory to deep observation of data for further analysis. The lyrics of Balinese religious songs are literary works containing the traits of lyrical poems that are very beautiful and full of meaning. This study revealed that the lyrics of Balinese religious songs contain microstructure, macros structure, and superstructure. The results of this study provide clear pictures of what religious values ​​are actually in the lyrics of Balinese songs which can be utilized as guidance in establishing a harmonious society

Pengaruh Kinerja Keuangan dan Variabel Makro Ekonomi terhadap Harga Saham Perusahaan Pertambangan

This study aims to determine the effect of the financial performance and macroeconomic variables on stock prices. Financial performance in this study is proxied by the current ratio, debt to equity ratio, net profit margin, and earnings per share. Macroeconomic variables is proxied by interest rates and GDP growth. The sampling method in this study using census method with non-probability sampling techniques. Mining companies as the study population and obtain a sample of 28 samples. The study period is 2013 - 2015. Multiple linear regression analysis used in this study as data analysis techniques. The results of the data analysis found that the current ratio, debt to equity ratio, earnings per share, and GDP growth has a positive and significant impact on prices stock. Net profit margin and interest rates has no significant impact on the company's stock price

Pengaruh Self Efficacy terhadap Motivasi dan Kepuasan Kerja Karyawan Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Self - efficacy on motivation and job satisfaction of employees. The study was conducted on employees Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Sanur with a number of respondents as many as 82 employees. The number of respondents is determined using proportional random sampling method, where respondents are employees other than top management. Data obtained by distributing questionnaires were analyzed using path analysis (path analysis). The test results get Self-efficacy and significant positive effect on employee job satisfaction, self-efficacy and significant positive effect on employee motivation, and motivation positive effect on employee satisfaction. To foster a sense of job satisfaction of employees, the management needs to motivate employees. In addition to improving the interaction between management and employees PIAK will also improve Self-eficacy inside employees who have an impact on job satisfaction felt by employees at wor

Pengaruh Ldr, Npl, dan Bopo terhadap Profitabilitas pada PT. BPD Bali Periode Tahun 2009-2016

  Profitabilitas adalah kemampuan bank dalam memperoleh keuntungan melalui penggunaan aset secara efisien. Tingginya profitabilitas suatu bank menunjukkan kinerja bank yang baik. Profitabilitas bank cenderung dipengaruhi beberapa faktor, antara lain Loan to Deposit Ratio, Non Performing Loan, dan Biaya Operasional Pendapatan Operasional. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Loan to Deposit Ratio, Non Performing Loan, dan Biaya Operasional Pendapatan Operasional terhadap Profitabilitas (ROA). Penelitian ini dilakukan di PT. Bank Pembangunan Daerah Bali peride tahun 2009-2016 dengan 32 data. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah metode observasi non participant dengan teknik analisis data regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Loan to Deposit Ratio berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap profitabilitas (ROA). Non Performing Loan dan Biaya Operasional Pendapatan Operasional berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap Profitabilitas (ROA). Profitabilitas dapat ditingkatkan dengan menyediakan likuiditas dalam jumlah cukup, menerapkan prinsip kehati-hatian dalam memberikan kredit, dan  memonitor operasional bank untuk meminimalkan pengeluaran biaya.   Kata kunci: Loan To Depostit Ratio, Non Performing Loan, Biaya Operasional Pendapatan Operasional, dan Profitabilita

Faktor-faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kebijakan Dividen pada Perusahaan Manufaktur di Bursa Efek Indonesia

Pembagian dividen pada Perusahaan kepada para investor ditentukan melalui suatu kebijakan dividen. Faktor-faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi kebijakan dividen diantaranya adalah profitabilitas, likuiditas, tingkat pertumbuhan Perusahaan, dan ukuran Perusahaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui signifikansi tingkat pertumbuhan Perusahaan dan ukuran Perusahaan terhadap kebijakan dividen pada Perusahaan manufaktur di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2011-2015. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah seluruh Perusahaan manufaktur di Bursa Efek Indonesia pada periode 2011-2015. Sampel yang diperoleh berdasarkan pada teknik purposive sampling, dan diperoleh 9 Perusahaan. Teknik analisis data  yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil analisis menunjukan bahwa profitabilitas, likuiditas, ukuran Perusahaan berpengruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kebijakan dividen sedangkan hasil analisis dari tingkat pertumbuhan pertumbuhan Perusahaan berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap kebijakan dividen pada Perusahaan manufaktur di Bursa Efek Indonesia

Developing Learning Methods of Indonesian as a Foreign Language

The present study was conducted which aims at developing teaching methods of Indonesian as a foreign language. This study was carried out for two years in the form of Research and Development design to develop accuracy of teaching methods to be employed to teach the Indonesian language. The study was conducted as an important and crucial issue encountered by prospective teachers of Indonesian as a foreign language to face global challenges in which teachers of Indonesian are urgently required to teach effectively. In addition, this study was conducted to prepare the Indonesian teachers to be professional teachers and ready to face the competitive world of work. In the first year, the research was focused on creating a draft of effective learning methods to teach Indonesian as a foreign language. Consequently, this study was started by analyzing the teaching methods that have been used by various language learning institutions. The second year, the study is mainly focused on trying out and validated the learning methods to ensure their effectiveness to teach Indonesian as a foreign language