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Voice of America in the Classroom: Assessing Its Educational Value for Listening Comprehension in High School English Classes
Get PDFThis study examines the relationship between the use of Voice of America (VOA) videos and students' listening comprehension in English language courses through a mixed-methods explanatory sequential design, addressing the ongoing debate on the effectiveness of authentic media in language learning. Given the increasing reliance on digital content for language acquisition, this study explores whether VOA videos offer measurable advantages over traditional listening materials in debating issues: why is it significant? The research includes quantitative data collection involving listening comprehension tests and surveys with Likert-scale questionnaires, followed by qualitative data gathered through structured interviews. Quantitative analysis using SPSS and Pearson correlation indicates a weak positive relationship between VOA video use and listening performance (r = 0.108, p = 0.651), which is statistically insignificant. Qualitative insights suggest that VOA videos provide exposure to authentic pronunciation, intonation, and accents, and may contribute to increased motivation for learning. Thematic analysis identifies challenges, such as the speed of speech and the presence of technical terminology. In general, the students' listening comprehension scores showed improvement, with a median score of 80/100. The findings suggest that integrating authentic video materials like VOA into language instruction may have pedagogical value while also highlighting limitations for broader applicability
Self-Otherings and Reimaginings of Postcolonial African Women in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah (2013)
Get PDFChimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah (2013) presents a narrative that shifts between different temporalities and spaces, a movement that is particularly experienced by its main character, Ifemelu, as she navigates through her Nigerian, American, and her newly found black identity. Similarly, the novel’s narrative attempts to showcase other postcolonial African women like Ifemelu, as well as their ambiguous identities and othered representations. Through this article, we examine the workings of Ifemelu’s narration as it shifts from one space to another, specifically from Nigeria to America and vice versa, through a narratological method. We will then focus on how these specific spaces occupied by Ifemelu and other African women, or what Ogundipe-Leslie calls “women’s spaces and modes, " work with the bodily experiences of the women and the black Atlantic world at large. Throughout the novel, the hair salon is the women’s space that the narration keeps returning to, serving as a bridge between the story’s past and present. However, a more constant form of women’s spaces also occurs through the narrative body itself, specifically through the narrative form of online blogs that showcase Ifemelu’s attempt to find familiarities with other black people of the diaspora. From this article’s analysis, we argue that the hair salon and the narration of the online blogs, as “micro-African” spaces, serve as mediums to reclaim and re-write the contingent and negotiated identities of postcolonial African in the new black Atlantic world
On Female Subjectivity and Power: Gender Politics and Occupational Sex Segregation in The Conductor
Get PDFResearch has shown that gender inequality persists at managerial levels, with an increasing number of women occupying middle and lower managerial positions while men dominate higher managerial roles. This phenomenon, often referred to as the “glass ceiling,” represents an invisible barrier characterized by gender biases that prevent women from attaining high-level positions within organizations. A notable gender gap remains in the professionalization of the classical music field, particularly in orchestral conducting. To understand how gender politics and occupational sex segregation affect women’s career development, workplace relationships, and gender relations, this study conducts qualitative research using latent-content analysis of the film The Conductor. It examines how women experience occupational sex segregation under gender politics and societal norms. The findings reveal that deep-rooted gender norms and biases within male-dominated professions not only limit women’s access to leadership roles but also reinforce occupational segregation. By highlighting the struggles of women in breaking barriers, the studyexplores the potential for women to cultivate their own female subjectivity, empowering them to overcome occupational sex segregation and affirming their significance in male-dominated professions. This research has some limitations as it focuses on the narratives of an individual female in the film and hence cannot adequately represent the diverse experiences of women in different occupations. Future research may compare and analyze real-life cases from different occupations and cultural backgrounds to gain a comprehensive understanding of gender dynamics
PRACTICALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF PTERYDOPHYTA DIVERSITY E-ENCYCLOPEDIA IN IMPROVING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Get PDFThis represents an advanced Research and Development (R&D) study designed to evaluate the practicality and effectiveness of an e-encyclopedia which has been built and validated with very valid results. The fourteen students who formed up the research subjects. Pre-test and post-test questionnaires, observation sheets, and student response questionnaires were used as the study instruments. The study data analysis technique was descriptive quantitative through three stages, namely calculating the percentage value of practicality and effectiveness tests, Mann-Whitney U non-parametric test, and N-Gain (g) test. An average percentage value of 85.63% was attained with a very practical category in the practicality test analysis findings. With a percentage score of 81.13%, the effectiveness test analysis revealed a very strong response from the students. In contrast, there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test findings in terms of raising CTS by 0.78 with a high category, according to the effectiveness test analysis results using the Mann-Whitney U test and the N-Gain (g) test. The conclusion shows that Canvaflipedia to improve CTS is proven to be practical and effective, so it is suitable for use
UTILIZING PADLET APPLICATION ON WRITING ACTIVITIES: EFL LEARNERS VIEWS
Get PDFThe objectives of this research determined the students perception of using the Padlet Application through writing activities. Padlet is the digital equivalent of sticking post it notes to the wall for organizing students' writing; the entire class can use it to organize ideas, brainstorm, comment, and create a stream of text and images. Students of EFL Writing Class were the subject of this research. The study used descriptive qualitative research with the questionnaire survey to collect the data. Based on the researchers survey, all the data was analyzed descriptively to describe learners views. The researcher offers some questions in the form of a questionnaire that focuses on using Padlet through writing class. The research results are based on students views that Padlet is easier to use, students enjoy the writing class, students are more interested in writing activities, and students feel motivated to complete the writing. Meanwhile, the challenge of using Padlet is the internet connection. So, most of the students believed that using Padlet to help their writing process was useful. Padlet is an effective tool for students to do writing activities and stay motivated
Keterikatan Kerja dan Intensi Turnover pada Karyawan Generasi Y
No full textThis research aimed to determine the correlation between work engagement with turnover intention among generation Y employees. The research hypothesis proposed that there was a negative correlation between work engagement with turnover intention among generation y employees. The participants in this study were 411 generation Y employees. This research was a quantitative study with non-probability sampling technique. The data was collected by distributing online scales which are Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-9 (UWES-9) and Turnover Intention Scale Six Items (TIS-6). From the try-out of scales, the reliability of coefficients on UWES-9 was .91 and TIS-6 was .78. The data was analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation technique because the data was normally distributed. The result of the analysis test showed that work engagement has a negative correlation with turnover intention with r = -.63; p .01. Based on the result, it can be concluded that there was a significant negative correlation between work engagement with turnover intention among generation y employees
From Page to Screen: The Plot Transformation of Roald Dahl's Matilda into Matthew Warchus's Movie
Get PDFThis article discusses the adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel Matilda (1988)into the movie Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (2022), directed by Matthew Warchus. This research focuses on the transformation of intrinsic elements, which is the plot of the novel to the movie. The transformation of the novel into the movie is classified as the telling-to-showing mode. The transformation from written text to audio-visual media involves changes such as subtractions and additions, which are influenced by the differences in the mediums of expression. The three main issues discussed in this article are (1) the transformations of the plot in the novel into the movie, (2) the ideology reflected in the works by the author and the adapter, and (3) the motives of the adapter. This research uses a comparative method with Linda Hutcheon's Theory of Adaptation and Roland Barthes's semiotics. The findings show the ideology of patriarchy by the author in the novel and the ideologies of children's education rights and feminism by the adapter in the movie. Furthermore, this study reveals the motives of the adapter, which include personal motives, as reflected in the ideological changes, and economic lure motives, demonstrating how creative and commercial factors shape the adaptation process
UNVEILING THE CAUSES OF FINAL PROJECT FAILURE: A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS AMONG DIPLOMA IV STUDENTS
Get PDFCompleting final projects is a pivotal milestone for Diploma IV (Applied Bachelor) students. However, the incidence of project failure remains a concerning issue. Exploring the underlying factors contributing to this failure is crucial for devising effective interventions to bolster student success. Despite the significance of final projects, many students struggle to complete them. This research explores the root causes of final project failure among Diploma IV students, focusing on internal and external influences. This study used a qualitative approach to analyze survey data from 59 respondents undertaking their final projects. Using the Fishbone Diagram, the analysis uncovered a spectrum of factors contributing to project failure. These factors encompassed internal challenges such as time management and motivation, external issues including academic support and institutional policies, and personal factors such as mental health and coping abilities. Understanding these multifaceted factors provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by students and informs the development of targeted interventions to support their academic success
Evaluation of Drug Interactions in Polypharmacy: A Case Study of Patients with Heart Failure Hospitalized at Tangerang District Hospital
No full textHeart failure is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's metabolic needs. It is a clinical syndrome with signs and symptoms caused by abnormalities in the structure and/or function of the heart. Heart failure occurs when the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It is caused by problems with the structure or function of the heart. This can lead to polypharmacy, where several medications are often taken by patients with heart failure to manage their condition. This study aims to identify patient characteristics, treatment accuracy based on Indonesian Heart Association (PERKI) 2023 guidelines, and the relationship between drug interactions and polypharmacy in adult patients diagnosed with heart failure with or without comorbidities at Tangerang Regency Hospital in 2023. The research was conducted descriptively using a cross-sectional study design. A total of 78 samples specimens met the inclusion criteria, with a male majority of 37 (52.86%) patients. The most common age group was 56-65 years old with 25 (35.71%) patients. The most common length of stay was 1-5 days with 48 (68.57%) patients. Evaluation of the treatment accuracy showed that the appropriate drug class was achieved in 78 (100%) patients, the appropriate dose in 55 (70.51%) patients and the appropriate frequency in 45 (57.69%) patients. Statistical tests showed a correlation between polypharmacy and drug-drug interactions with p-value 0.05. Accordingly, it is important to enhance monitoring and assessment of drug interactions in heart failure patients to optimize treatment management and prevent the risk of complication
Translingual Practice on Instagram @folkative Account
No full textThis research is about translingual practice in a digital context (social media), namely the Indonesian infotainment’s Instagram @folkative account. This research is essential because translingual practice increasingly influences social media interaction in this globalized era, enriching cross-cultural expression and creating a digital presence. This qualitative research aims to analyze the pattern(s) of translingual practice and how these patterns are/are applied in the mentioned account. Three theories, Canagarajah’s (2013a) translingual practice theory are used as the core theory, Zappavigna’s (2021) theory of discourse and social media, and Barton’s and Lee’s (2013) theory of computer-mediated communication (CMC) as the supporting theories. The results of this study demonstrate that translingual practice in the @folkative account suggests a complex negotiation process showing the fluidity of languages and the fluidity of interactional modalities. Moreover, digital translingual practice also contains a basic norm of translingual practice: breaking language boundaries, social justice, emotional effect, and social subjectivity. We suggest that future research could broaden the scope of digital platforms to blogs, websites, or online news platforms in order to get a broader and deeper understanding of digital translingual practices.