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The Baylan in Modern Detective Fiction: The Rise of a Precolonial Character in Postcolonial Time
Get PDF This research combines the conventions set by Jeremy Black and Francisco Demetrio on Detective fiction and the Philippine shaman, setting them against Ana Micaela Chua’s ideas on Alternative epistemologies. Using these conventions as a means to analyze selected stories in Jonathan A. Baldisimo and Ferdinand Benedict G. Tan’s graphic novel series Trese to establish the characteristics of the baylan, a new, purely Filipino type of detective. The study will use Francisco Demetrio’s study on the baylan to set the conventions on this pre-colonial character. Jeremy Black’s study on Sherlock Holmes will be used to establish the traditional detective model. This model uses logic and reasoning and rejects the supernatural as a solution to the case. Both conventions will be challenged using Ana Micaela Chua’s study on alternative epistemologies which argues that the investigative methods in Trese are not a rejection of logic, but rather an expansion of it. These studies were chosen to help establish the existence of a purely Filipino detective in the character of Alexandra Trese, a babaylan madirigma and protagonist detective of the series. The study aims to differentiate the Filipino protagonist detective from the Western Holmes model by analyzing Alexandra Trese and her role as babaylan mandirigma not only as a new form of protagonist detective but as a postcolonial version of the baylan. The main argument being that by defying the Western model of investigation and being grounded in Filipino culture, the babaylan madirigma is a new form of protagonist detective unique to the Philippines
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN PRE-SERVICE EFL TEACHERS’ FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN CRISIS TIMES
Get PDFThis qualitative case study deals with the problem of social-emotional learning (SEL) implementation in Ukrainian pre-service English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers’ formative assessment in the English language classroom. The research question is “How did the implementation of SEL techniques during formative assessment affect pre-service EFL teachers’ communicative skills?” It is particularly important in times of crisis, such as wars, natural disasters, or pandemics, when pre-service EFL teachers are socially and emotionally vulnerable. Taking into account that the assessment provokes additional stress and anxiety, the introduction of SEL techniques in formative assessment contributes to creating a fertile educational space with a focus on pre-service teachers’ emotional needs and mental well-being. The study found that integrating SEL techniques such as exit tickets, reading logs, dialogue journals, pilgrim’s journals, assessment rubrics, reflective activities, and graphic organizers into formative assessments significantly enhanced pre-service EFL teachers’ communicative skills, emotional intelligence, and learner autonomy. Participants reported improved engagement, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills, confirming the value of SEL-informed pedagogy in fostering both language proficiency and emotional resilience in times of crisis
UTILIZATION OF PADLET IN SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING: PRACTICES, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES
Get PDFThe landscape of second language classrooms (SLCs) adapts to innovative language teaching strategies to empower language learners through various technology applications such as Padlet, which offers a dynamic and enhanced learners’ academic experience. This phenomenological qualitative research explored the utilization of Padlet in second language classroom teaching, along with the encountered problems of language learners in using Padlet, and its technological potential in second language teaching and learning. The data were analyzed thematically after a series of scheduled semi-structured face-to-face interviews with 210 learner-participants selected through a purposive sampling technique, while guided by a validated 15 self-developed interview guide questions. The findings highlight the Padlet as an efficient, multifunctional, and novel pedagogical tool fostering dynamic and inclusive language engagement and versatile language learning interactions, despite its restriction issues due to their limited technology exposure. With Padlet’s promising results, this study substantiates pedagogical evidence on Padlet integration in second language classroom teaching; hence, ensuring a more effective and efficient technology utilization, thereby handing more positive implications to ESL teachers and learners
RECONCEPTUALIZING ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING IN THE PHILIPPINES: INTERPLAY OF JOURNALING AND EMOTIONS
Get PDFWhile language teaching focuses on structural aspects, intricacies of any language come along with schema and emotion. Journaling, recognized as reflective-effective language teaching strategy, augmenting lifelong skills, remains underexplored in its interplay with language and emotions in second language teaching and learning. This phenomenological qualitative research determined the impact of journaling on ESL learners’ writing and emotional aspects. Responses of 61 Grade 8 ESL learners from provincial laboratory Science high school in Central Luzon, Philippines, during the Academic Year 2023-2024, were chosen through non-probability sampling method. After a series of in-depth face-to-face interviews guided by a set of 10 validated self-developed guide questions, responses were systematically arranged, coded, analyzed, characterized, and thematically interpreted. Findings reveal that through journaling, ESL learners showed engaging and positive language learning experience. While approaching journal writing tasks, the ESL learners involved a piece of themselves, transcending writing at a personal-academic level rather than structural-technical alone. As ESL learners improved language and emotional skills through journaling, they were still cognizant of being judged by peers and teachers. This research contributes to comprehensive understanding of reflective writing practices in language education, providing evidence-based insights for educators and policymakers to enhance both academic and emotional aspects of ESL learners’ experiences
UNRAVELLING THAI EFL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION-ENGAGEMENT PROFILES IN ACADEMIC WRITING ALONG WITH THEIR CHALLENGES
Get PDFCarrying out academic tasks requires some skills, one of which is writing. In countries where English is regarded as a foreign language, it can be particularly challenging for the students to master this skill since they are EFL beginning learners who are still developing. This requires students to possess good motivation-engagement which can help them to accomplish the demanded tasks. Derived from the rationale, this research aimed to unravel Thai EFL Undergraduate students’ motivation-engagement profiles Academic Writing and the challenges. These challenges they encountered might negatively impede their motivation-engagement. This descriptive qualitative research utilized a Likert-scale questionnaire and one section of open-ended questions that were distributed to sixty-eight Xavier Learning Community (XLC) students in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The findings showed that adaptive cognition became the most dominant motivation-engagement profile followed by adaptive behavior, impending cognition, and maladaptive behavior. In addition, it was revealed that the students in XLC showed a good motivation-engagement profile in Academic Writing despite the challenges that they encountered. These challenges include language use, paraphrasing, coherence, and cohesion. The result of this research is beneficial for educators and writing teachers, especially in designing instructions to sustain students’ motivation-engagement profiles
SADAR KEKERASAN GENDER BERBASIS ONLINE (KBGO): EDUKASI DIGITAL BAGI REMAJA SMP DI KOTA JAYAPURA
Get PDFOnline gender-based violence (OGBV) poses a serious risk to teenagers, especially those with low digital literacy. Although teenagers are the most active internet users, many remain unaware of the threats posed by the digital space. This community service program aimed to raise awareness and educate junior high school students on GBV in the online sphere. Conducted on May 30, 2024, at SMP Negeri 11 Kota Jayapura, the program targeted 41 students (27 female and 14 male) aged 13–16 years, representing grades VII–IX. The activity was carried out in three stages: a pretest to assess initial knowledge, a 90-minute awareness session using customized SAFEnet materials delivered in Papuan dialect, and a posttest to measure learning outcomes. Data were collected through structured questionnaires, and results were analyzed quantitatively by comparing pretest and posttest responses. The findings showed a significant increase in student knowledge across all key OGBV topics. For example, awareness of the term OGBV rose from 3.7% to 100% among female students and from 0% to 100% among male students. These results indicate that targeted digital literacy programs can be highly effective in improving students’ understanding of online safety and gender-based violence. The activity also fostered critical awareness that the internet, while useful, is not always a safe space. This initiative is expected to empower teenagers to use digital platforms more wisely and safely while promoting respectful online interactions
BEREAKSI: PENDAMPINGAN IMAN KELUARGA DI PAROKI ST. PAULUS LAMBING, KALIMANTAN TIMUR
Get PDFFaced with the limited pastoral services intertwined with the need for basic faith education in families in St. Paulus Lambing Parish, West Kutai, this community service offers a collaborative and integral family faith accompaniment for parents, young people, and children. The team came to the location, lived, and did activities with the community, especially in the four service center stations in this Parish. During the live-in, the team carried out seven activities packaged with the BEREAKSI method, which elaborated aspects of playing/learning, reflection, and concrete action. This service received an enthusiastic response from the community, from parents, young people, and children. The activity materials, which were appropriate for ages and methods and involved the minds, hearts, and selves of the participants, received appreciation because they answered the longings and needs of the community. In particular, this community service was beneficial for parents to deepen their understanding of the four roles of the family according to Familiaris Consortio and the richness of the seven sacraments in the Church, for young people to recognize their identity and calling as people loved by God, and for children to recognize and love the basic prayers in the Catholic Church
Dialogue Between Catholics and Muslims at Wolosambi Parish Based on Church Teaching’s
No full textThis study focuses on the dialogical experiences of Catholics in the Saint Johan Baptizt Wolosambi Parish with Muslims. Catholics have a positive view and attitude toward Muslims. Dialogue is closely linked to the lived testimony in daily experiences. The Catholic Church, through various documents, especially since the Second Vatican Council and beyond, recognizes the need for dialogue with other religions. Several studies have examined Church documents and their relevance to the praxis of interreligious dialogue. This research describes the relational experience between Catholics and Muslims in Wolosambi Parish. This relational experience is connected to Church documents on interreligious dialogue. The authors collected data through observations and in-depth interviews with Catholics and Muslims in the area
Inculturation Theology: Interpreting Tortor Batak Toba as a Participation in the Liturgical Celebration in the Archdiocese of Medan
No full textThis study describes the inculturation theology about traditional dance of Batak Toba which is called tortor in Medan Archdiocese. This research uses a qualitative approach which finds out the meaning of tortor as a participation of lay people in the liturgical ceremony. Tortor is defined not only as a dance, but a medium to express appreciation, honor, and solidarity among Batak Toba people. It can be related to the liturgical ceremony. The meaning of each movements can be interpreted in the of cultural meanings. As a cultural celebration tortor must be understood as a way to express the identity and solidarity of the Batak Toba people. Every movement shows the relationship with God, human beings, and nature. Tortor expresses the adoration to Almighty, closeness to human beings and loving to natur
Encountering the Lovers in the Song of the Songs (2:1): Reading the Allegory Anew and Imagining Sex Education for the 21st Century.
Get PDFTraditionally, the lovers in the Song of Songs are often seen as an image of the relationship between God and Israel or humans. Assuming this allegorical interpretation might be accurate, the questions remain. Who are the lovers there? How do we make sense of love's lustful and pleasurable dimension as portrayed in detail throughout the book? Benefiting from the historical and literalist readings, this article shows a new understanding of the lovers in this most erotic narrative in the Judeo-Christian Bible. Then, using the conceptual metaphor approach, the author would analyze one of the metaphors used by the female lover: “I am a rose in the Plain of Sharon, a lily in the valleys (2:1).” Through unpacking this solid self-description metaphor, the author will present the mental map of the female lover, the protagonist character in the book, to help the readers understand the original message of the Songs as pedagogical means for the youth in dealing with human sexuality. Thirdly, through the perspective of the Book of Genesis, the author will help the readers situate the theological sense of God’s love in the Songs properly, as supported by the elements within the text and its socio-historical context. Finally, drawing insight from the Songs, this article will offer practical wisdom in dealing with our human experience of cybersex in the internet era