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SELF-REGULATED EFL SPEAKERS THROUGH METACOGNITIVE INSTRUCTION
Full text linkThis qualitative study investigates the role of metacognitive instruction in developing self-regulated English as a Foreign Language (EFL) speaking skills among undergraduate students. Speaking is often perceived as one of the most challenging language skills due to its cognitive complexity and affective demands. Drawing on theories of metacognition and self-regulated learning, this study explores how metacognitive instruction is implemented in EFL speaking classrooms, how it fosters students’ self-awareness, and how it contributes to the development of self-regulation in speaking. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and analysis of instructional materials at State University of Makassar. The data were analyzed thematically using systematic coding and categorization procedures. The findings reveal that metacognitive instruction was implemented through structured pre-speaking, while-speaking, and post-speaking stages that explicitly emphasized planning, monitoring, and evaluation. The instruction enhanced students’ linguistic and affective self-awareness and supported the gradual development of self-regulated speaking behaviors, including independent monitoring, self-correction, and motivational regulation. The study highlights the pedagogical value of integrating metacognitive instruction into EFL speaking classrooms to promote learner autonomy, confidence, and sustainable speaking developmen
DEVELOPMENT OF WORKSHEET-BASED AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) MEDIA TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' LEARNING OUTCOMES ON THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM MATERIAL IN CLASS XI IPA SMA NEGERI 5 PEMATANGSIANTAR
Full text linkThis study aims to develop and examine the feasibility and effectiveness of worksheet-based Augmented Reality (AR) learning media on the human respiratory system material for eleventh-grade science students at SMA Negeri 5 Pematangsiantar. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model, consisting of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. The research subjects were students of class XI IPA divided into experimental and control groups. Research instruments included expert validation sheets, student response questionnaires, and learning outcome tests (pretest and posttest). The validation results indicated that the developed AR-based worksheet media was feasible for instructional use. Student responses showed a practicality level of 86%, categorized as very practical. The analysis of learning outcomes using the Wilcoxon test revealed that the improvement in students’ learning outcomes in the experimental class was significantly higher than that in the control class, with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05. These findings indicate that the use of worksheet-based AR learning media has a significant positive effect on students’ learning outcomes. Therefore, AR-based worksheet media can be utilized as an innovative alternative learning medium in Biology instruction, particularly for teaching the human respiratory system
A STUDY OF STUDENTS` EXPERIENCE ON MASTERING ENGLISH VOCABULARY THROUGH LISTENING TO ENGLISH SONG
Full text linkThis study will examine students' experiences in listening to English songs to enhance their vocabulary mastery. The researcher used a qualitative narrative approach and collected the data through interviews. The sample for this research is three students of the English Education Study Program, Universitas Palangka Raya. Then the data were analyzed using three-dimensional theory by (Clandinin & Connely, 2000). The results show that listening to English songs has a positive improvement on students` vocabulary. Based on their experience, participants who listened to English songs regularly and consistently since childhood reported significant improvement in their vocabulary, particularly in informal expressions such as idioms and slang. The participants considered English songs an enjoyable medium for learning vocabulary. English songs contain melody and rhythm, which make them feel unburdened in memorizing new words in the lyrics of the songs. A place also influences their experience in listening to English songs to master vocabulary. They mentioned a quiet place is more comfortable for listening to English songs and mastering vocabulary than public places. Quiet places provide the focus for retaining vocabulary when listening to English songs. Overall, English songs are an effective medium for mastering vocabulary based on their experience.  
LISTENING BETWEEN WORDS: A QUALITATATIVE STUDY OF STUDENTS ENGLISH LISTENING SKILLS (CASE STUDY OF ENGLISH DEPARTMENT STUDENTS OF KLABAT UNIVERSITY, AIRMADIDI MANADO)
Full text linkThe purpose of this study is to describe in depth the experiences of students in developing listening skills, identify factors that support and hinder the learning process, and map the strategies used by students in facing the challenges of listening to English. This study used a qualitative approach with a case study design to examine the English listening skills of Klabat University students through in-depth interviews, observations of the listening learning process, and documentation as supporting data. Data analysis was conducted using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman, which includes data reduction, data presentation, and iterative drawing of conclusions. The credibility of the findings was maintained through triangulation of sources and techniques, member checking, and extended researcher participation in the field. The results showed that students' listening skills were influenced by internal factors such as limited vocabulary, anxiety, and difficulty understanding the speech rate of native speakers. External factors such as the quality of audio equipment, classroom conditions, and limited use of the language laboratory also determined successful comprehension. Learning became more effective when lecturers provided gradual strategy guidance and facilitated collaborative activities through discussions after the audio playback. However, the application of listening strategies by students was still inconsistent and tended to weaken in exam situations.
Keywords: English Listening Skills, Listening Between Words, Students
EFL PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS OF TEACHING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Full text linkThis study aims to delve into EFL pre-service teachers' perceptions of teaching assistance provided through the teaching assistance Program. This study selected 8 pre-service teachers from Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari purposively and used interview as the primary method of data collection. Through a description of thematic analysis, this study identified key themes related to EFL pre-service teachers' understanding of the teaching assistance program, the role of teaching assistance, and the benefits and challenges faced during the program. The findings demonstrated that EFL pre-service teachers comprehended the goals and advantages of the program, which included gaining practical experience in an elementary school context and improving their teaching abilities. But they also had to deal with a number of issues, such inadequate communication with the school staffs, lack of supporting teaching and learning facilities, and the used to be high standards set by both teachers and students. Benefits of instructional help, including improved interpersonal and professional abilities, were also discovered in this study. The current study proposes that pre-service teachers should be given extended time to prepare, endure more comprehensive instruction, and open more effective collaboration with teachers in the school in order to benefit from the adjustable teaching experiences. Consequently, this research contributes meaningful and valuable insights for enhancing the implementation of the teaching assistance program
IMPLEMENTATION OF LEARNING BY GAMES METHOD TO IMPROVE SELF-HELP SKILLS IN WASHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Full text linkStudents with intellectual disabilities have intellectual limitations that affect their ability to understand concepts, including self-cultivation skills such as purification (thaharah). Thaharah is an important part student of religious education that needs to be taught to support students' independence in everyday life. However, conventional learning is often less effective in delivering fiqh material to students with intellectual disabilities because of its abstract and difficult to understand nature. Therefore, appropriate, fun, and innovative learning methods are needed. The Learning by Games method was chosen as an approach that can increase student engagement, help them understand the material more concretely, and create a pleasant learning atmosphere. The purpose of this study was to explore the implementation of this method in improving self-cultivation skills in students with intellectual disabilities. The study was conducted with a qualitative approach using a multi-site case study design at SLBN Demung Besuki and SLB Dharma Wanita Situbondo. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model (data reduction, data presentation, and verification). The results of the study showed that the Learning by Games method, through various types of games such as video games, puzzles, board games, roles, and footprints, was able to improve understanding and practice of independent purification. This method also has a positive impact on student interaction, attention, and skill development in learnin
THE IMPACT OF PARENTING EDUCATION OF KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICE OF THE FIRST 1000 DAYS OF LIFE AND PARENTING STYLE AMONG MOTHERS IN MAKASSAR: PRE-POST STUDY
Full text linkVarious parenting problems arise from the inability of parents to provide care and education in their homes. Psychological conditions of parents cause various psychological problems in children, in addition to the awareness of parents about the importance of 1000 Days of Life can result in the next generation not only in physical problems but also mental and intelligence. Online education classes are a means for parents to get structured information. The purpose of this study was to analyze whether parenting education classes are really effective in increasing parents' knowledge and actions about the First 1000 Days of Life and appropriate parenting patterns. This research is an experimental study with a one shot case study experimental design, with a sample of 115 mothers who have attended parenting education classes aged 20-45 years. Parenting education is the independent variable while parenting patterns, knowledge and actions of parents about the First 1000 Days of Life are as the dependent variable. The research instrument uses a parenting style scale, a knowledge questionnaire and a 1000 Days action scale that has been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis used Paired Sample T-Test for describing the parenting patterns and Wilcoxon Test for parents' knowledge and actions about the First 1000 Days of Life. The results showed that classroom education had a significant effect on parenting (p=0.000), as well as the knowledge and actions of 1000 Days of parents (p=0.000). This shows that the education class is effective in educating parents about parenting and 1000 Rights. The Parenting education has a significant effect on parenting patterns, knowledges and actions about the First 1000 Days of Life
STUDENTS’ HABIT OF WATCHING ENGLISH MOVIES IN ACQUIRING VOCABULARY
Full text linkThe study explores the impact of English movies on students' vocabulary acquisition in Indonesia, focusing on how students acquire vocabulary through their habits of watching English movies. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the research analyses the relationship between movies and English language learning. The findings reveal that regular watching English movie improved vocabulary, particularly difficult words. Participants felt more confident using new vocabulary in daily conversations and understood the meaning of words contextually. Additionally, this study identifies several key themes that contribute to vocabulary acquisition: input experience and understanding, the influence of subtitles, challenges and strategies in understanding dialogue, visuals as learning support, reflection and learning experience, and the impact of the habit of watching movies. The findings support Krashen’s Input Hypothesis theory, suggesting that movies can be used as an effective learning tool to expand vocabulary. However, the study has limitations, such as its limited sample size and the focus on one movie genre. Future research should involve more diverse participants, explore different movie genres, and use mixed methods to obtain more comprehensive data
INVESTIGATION OF TEACHERS’ BELIEFS ON TEACHING ENGLISH AT STATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Full text linkThis study aims to determine teachers' beliefs about teaching English at State Elementary Schools and the factors that shape teachers' beliefs about teaching English in State Elementary Schools. The type of research used in this study is qualitative descriptive research with the research subjects of English teachers in five State Elementary Schools in Polewali Mandar who teach English. The instruments used in this study were observations checklist, interviews, and documentation. The findings of the study indicate that teachers' beliefs about teaching English at State Elementary Schools that teach English in Polewali Mandar are predominantly using Body Movement Techniques to help these Elementary School children understand English vocabulary or commonly called the TPR (Total Physical Response) method. Teachers also have the belief that to teach English to Elementary School children is to use the PPP (Presentation, Practice, and Production) method, the next belief is that teachers carry out learning using the CLT (Communicative Language Teaching) method. The results of the study also show that there are two factors that shape teachers' beliefs about teaching English in five State Elementary Schools that teach English in Polewali Mandar. Both factors are in accordance with the theory of teacher cognition postulated by Borg (2006), two factors that are in accordance with this theory are the Schooling factor and the classroom factor. Researchers did not find any other factors that shape the teacher's beliefs. The beliefs of these teachers are easily adjusted to the classroom context for the current elementary school level and there are no limitations to applying these beliefs to their classroom teaching practices, or there is no difference between teaching practices and the teacher's belief
THE EFFECT OF DIGITAL READING PLATFORMS ON EFL STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
Full text linkThis research aimed to investigate the effect of the ReadWorks platform as a digital reading tool on the reading comprehension skills of eleventh-grade students at SMKS YPPP Wonomulyo during the 2024/2025 academic year. The study adopted a quantitative approach utilizing a quasi-experimental design to assess the effectiveness of the intervention. The population in this study comprised 150 second-grade students majoring in Computer and Network Technology, distributed across five different classes. Using a cluster random sampling technique, two classes were selected as the research sample, resulting in a total of 64 students. These students were then equally divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group, with 32 students in each. To collect data, a reading comprehension test—administered in the form of both pre-tests and post-tests—was used alongside a perception questionnaire to gain insight into students’ attitudes toward the platform. All quantitative data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 29. The pre-test scores showed relatively equal levels of reading comprehension between the experimental group (mean = 57.03) and the control group (mean = 56.25), suggesting comparable starting points. However, after the implementation of the ReadWorks platform in the experimental group, there was a marked improvement in their post-test scores (mean = 75.94), while the control group, which did not use the platform, showed a more modest increase (mean = 70.31). The results of the independent samples t-test revealed a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.008, which is below the 0.05 threshold, indicating a statistically significant difference in post-test performance between the two groups. In conclusion, the ReadWorks platform can be considered a valuable and effective digital resource for improving reading comprehension outcomes and fostering more engaging learning experiences among EFL students at the secondary education leve