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Exploring Cognitive Engagement in EFL Descriptive Writing: A Case Study Using Mindomo-Assisted Mind Mapping
Full text linkThis research aims to explore the process of teaching and students’ cognitive engagement in writing descriptive texts using the mind mapping technique with the Mindomo application. This research used a qualitative approach. This research was conducted in one of the public junior high schools in Karawang. The participants were nine seventh-grade students selected from one class to represent low, medium, and high levels of cognitive engagement during the descriptive writing process. Data were collected through classroom observation, interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed by using thematic analysis. The findings indicate that the implementation of mind mapping contributed to different manifestations of students’ cognitive engagement during the writing process. Students demonstrated task management and strategic planning through visual organization of ideas, engaged in self-monitoring and revision while developing their texts from mind maps, and showed continued engagement through peer feedback and help-seeking behaviors. Students’ emotional responses were identified as contextual factors that supported persistence during the writing process. Future research could involve more participants or different text types to extend these findings
Developing Religious Moderation-Based Reading Materials for English Instruction at MA Awaluddin Kubu Raya
Full text linkThis study focuses on developing English instructional materials based on religious moderation for students at MA Awaluddin Kubu Raya. Itused a design and development approach, guided by the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The work was limited to the first three stages, which are Analysis, Design, and Development, to create and validate the new learning materials through expert evaluation. While the ADDIE framework provided a clear and thorough process for development, the later stages of implementation and classroom assessment were not conducted. These remaining phases are noted as important next steps and a key limitation of this study. The materials were designed by integrating linguistic elements with the four pillars of religious moderation, namely national commitment, tolerance, non-violence, and appreciation of local culture. The product was validated by three experts: an English language content expert, an education specialist, and a religious moderation expert from the Forum for Religious Harmony (FKUB). The results indicate a feasibility level of 95.00%, categorized as highly appropriate, with scores of 96.75% for content, 93.25% for linguistic aspects, and 95.00% for design and media. The final product, Reading Comprehension Lessons Based on Religious Moderation, comprises ten thematic reading units designed to foster tolerance, national values, peaceful interaction, and cultural respect. The findings confirm that the developed materials are strong in both theory and content, according to expert evaluation. They are therefore deemed suitable and ready for initial implementation and pilot testing with students. The product offers a validated model as an alternative resource for English language teaching in madrasah settings
Exploring EFL Students’ Perceptions of Purposeful Listening Strategies in a Listening for Professional Context Course
Full text linkThis article explores EFL students’ perceptions of purposeful listening strategies implemented in a Listening for Professional Context course at Universitas Negeri Gorontalo. This study used a convergent mixed-methods design; data sources were collected from 23 students in an English Language Education Study program through Likert-scale questionnaires, followed by open-ended reflections. Findings reveal that structured listening cycles were perceived to develop students’ focus, metacognitive awareness, strategic autonomy, and engagement with authentic listening materials, suggesting a perceived shift toward more active listening. Pre-listening activities facilitated mental readiness and reduced initial cognitive load, while-listening strategies promoted active processing and real-time monitoring, while post-listening reflection enhanced metacognitive awareness and learner autonomy. Students reported that listening tasks became more manageable and meaningful when guided by explicit strategies, even when working with authentic professional audio texts. These results underscore the importance of integrating purposeful listening cycles into EFL listening instruction, particularly in contexts employing authentic professional materials. The study is limited by a small sample size and reliance on self-reported data. However, it contributes context-specific insight into the use of purposeful listening cycles in the Listening for Professional Context course, with implications for EFL curriculum design and strategy-oriented listening instruction in higher education
The Effectiveness of the Role of the Office of Religious Affairs in Combating Early Marriage: A Case Study of Kandis Subdistrict
Full text linkEarly marriage remains a significant problem in Kandis Subdistrict and has an impact on education, reproductive health, and the socio-economic stability of families. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the role of the Kandis Subdistrict Religious Affairs Office (KUA) in combating the practice of early marriage and to identify the supporting and inhibiting factors. This study uses a qualitative-descriptive approach through in-depth interviews with religious leaders, religious counselors, community leaders, parents, and adolescents, accompanied by observation and review of administrative documents. The results of the study show that the KUA has three strategic roles in preventing early marriage: (1) a regulatory role through age verification and marriage dispensation recommendations; (2) an educational role through the Marriage Guidance (Bimwin) program, youth counseling, and dissemination of marriage laws; and (3) an advocacy role through collaboration with schools, traditional leaders, and the DP3A agency. However, the effectiveness of these roles is still hampered by local cultural factors that consider early marriage to be normal, the community\u27s lack of legal literacy, and the KUA\u27s limited human resources and budget. This study emphasizes the need to strengthen the capacity of counselors, improve institutional synergy, and strengthen continuous legal education to minimize the practice of early marriage in Kandis Distric
EFEKTIVITAS PELAKSANAAN ZAKAT PADA BAZNAS DI KOTA PADANGSIDIMPUAN
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Abstrak: Pelaksanaan zakat memiliki peran penting dalam mengatasi persoalan kemiskinan apabila dikelola secara efektif dan tepat sasaran. Zakat bukan hanya kewajiban ibadah individual, tetapi juga merupakan instrumen sosial ekonomi dalam Islam yang mampu menjadi solusi bagi ketimpangan ekonomi di tengah masyarakat. Dalam konteks lembaga formal seperti BAZNAS, efektivitas pelaksanaan zakat tidak hanya diukur dari jumlah dana yang terkumpul dan disalurkan, melainkan juga dari seberapa besar dampaknya terhadap kesejahteraan mustahik. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk meninjau seberapa efektif pelaksanaan zakat oleh BAZNAS di Kota Padangsidimpuan, khususnya dalam mengelola dana zakat produktif yang ditujukan untuk meningkatkan pendapatan mustahik. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif, dengan mengandalkan data primer dari BAZNAS Kota Padangsidimpuan dan wawancara langsung dengan para mustahik yang menerima bantuan. Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh, ditemukan bahwa pelaksanaan zakat oleh BAZNAS Kota Padangsidimpuan masih menghadapi berbagai kendala. Salah satu persoalan utama adalah lemahnya sistem pengawasan dan kurangnya program pendampingan yang berkelanjutan kepada para penerima manfaat. Akibatnya, pemanfaatan dana zakat produktif belum menunjukkan hasil yang signifikan dalam mendorong kemandirian ekonomi mustahik.
Kata Kunci: Zakat, BAZNAZ, Kota Padangsidimpuan.
Abstract: Implementation of zakat has an important role in addressing the problem of poverty if managed effectively and on target. Zakat is not only an individual obligation of worship, but also a socioeconomic instrument in Islam that is able to be a solution to economic inequality in the community. In the context of formal institutions such as BAZNAS, the effectiveness of the implementation of zakat is not only measured by the amount of funds collected and channeled, but also from how much impact it has on mustahik welfare. This research was conducted to review how effective the implementation of zakat by BAZNAS in Padangsdimpuan City, especially in managing productive zakat funds aimed at increasing mustahik income. The research method used is a qualitative approach, by relying on primary data from BAZNAS Padangsidimpuan City and direct interviews with mustahik who received assistance. Based on the results obtained, it was found that the implementation of zakat by BAZNAS Padangsidimpuan City still faces various obstacles. One of the main issues is the lack of surveillance systems and lack of ongoing mentoring programs to beneficiaries. As a result, the utilization of productive zakat funds has not shown significant results in driving mustahik economic independence.
Keywords: Zakat, BAZNAZ, Padangsidimpuan City.
 
Exploring Potential Factors Affecting ESP Students’ Oral Communication Skill in Speaking Class Across Gender
Full text linkThis study aims to explore the factors influencing English for Specific Purposes (ESP) students’ oral communication skills in speaking classes, with particular emphasis on gender differences among Public Administration students at STIA Lppn Padang. Employing a qualitative research approach, the study involved 32 Public Administration students enrolled in an ESP speaking course. Data were collected through classroom observations and semi-structured interviews. The findings reveal that female students demonstrated stronger oral communication performance than their male counterparts, as evidenced by higher levels of motivation, greater self-confidence, and more effective management of speaking anxiety. In addition, female students were more responsive to teacher support, more actively engaged in peer interaction, and better able to utilize the classroom environment to enhance their speaking skills. In contrast, male students showed lower engagement, limited preparation, and reduced confidence in oral communication tasks. These findings indicate that gender differences in ESP speaking performance are context-dependent and shaped by an interaction of psychological and social factors. Pedagogically, the results suggest the need for ESP instructors to adopt gender-responsive teaching strategies, such as varied speaking tasks, structured peer collaboration, and supportive feedback mechanisms, to promote equitable participation and enhance oral communication skills among all students.
Digital Tools in English Language Learning: Navigating Strategies and Challenges
Full text linkThis systematic literature review explores the strategies and challenges involved in integrating technology into the English learning process, with a focus on the perspectives of teachers and students. Although many studies have highlighted the benefits of technology in English teaching and learning, systematic reviews that compile strategies and challenges from both teacher and student perspectives are still limited. Both perspectives are crucial, as teachers determine pedagogical implementation and students respond to technology in learning practice. This study analyzes17 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2022 and 2025and synthesizing key findings on how strategies and challenges of digital tools in English language teaching and learning. These studies reveal that technology offers substantial benefits such as increased engagement, creativity, and accessibility, but its implementation faces various obstacles. These obstacles include limited ICT proficiency, insufficient administrative and technical support, infrastructure deficiencies (particularly in rural settings), low levels of digital literacy, student autonomy issues, and concerns over academic integrity. Educators have adopted adaptive strategies including ongoing professional development, peer collaboration, reflective teaching practices, and blended learning models to address these barriers, while the students form peer support networks to improve their digital learning experiences. This review highlights the importance of a comprehensive, multi-levelapproach that combines individual skill development with systemic infrastructure, policy support, and inclusive educational practices. In conclusion, this review calls for a shift from mere technology adoption to a deeper pedagogical transformation
A Literature Review on Culture-Based Digital Storytelling to Enhance EFL Students’ English Writing Skills
Full text linkThis study explores the potential of culture-based digital storytelling as a pedagogical approach to enhancing English writing skills among learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) by integrating multimodal learning features with culturally familiar narratives. Adopting a literature review methodology, the study synthesizes findings from 27 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2010 and 2024 that examine EFL writing challenges, instructional strategies, digital storytelling practices, and the incorporation of cultural materials in language learning. The synthesis reveals that EFL learners frequently encounter difficulties in idea generation, textual coherence, and linguistic accuracy, challenges that are often exacerbated by cognitive overload and affective barriers. The reviewed studies indicate that digital storytelling supports writing development by providing multimodal scaffolding through the integration of visual, auditory, and textual modes, which enhances learners’ comprehension, engagement, and narrative organization. In addition, the use of culturally familiar narratives, particularly local folklore, facilitates conceptual understanding, reduces cognitive demands, and fosters emotional connection with writing tasks. The findings suggest that culture-based digital storytelling constitutes a mutually reinforcing instructional model in which multimodal support and cultural relevance jointly address both cognitive and affective dimensions of writing. This integrated approach enables learners to construct and express ideas more meaningfully in written form. The study concludes that culture-based digital storytelling offers a pedagogically sound framework for strengthening EFL learners’ narrative writing competence and emphasizes the need for further empirical research to investigate its classroom implementation and effectiveness across diverse educational contexts
The Role of Sport Campaigns in Shaping Sustainability Narratives: A Critical Discourse Analysis
Full text linkThis research examines environmental discourse within sports, focusing on its linguistic, discursive, and social aspects. The analysis elucidates the construction of environmental discourse in sports through three primary stages: production, distribution, and consumption, emphasizing the interplay of sports firms, environmental organizations, and the public in producing environmental narratives. It underscores the influence of economic and political forces in utilizing the notion of sustainability for marketing and ideological objectives while accentuating the significance of grassroots activities in countering these prevailing narratives. This study employs critical discourse analysis (CDAhenceforth) to examine verbal and visual elements of sports ads. The researchers selected ten social media advertisements in English and Arabic that promote sustainability in sports. Data was gathered from multiple media platforms, encompassing social media initiatives. The research examines advertisements published from 2020 to 2025, using sports businesses or events, sustainability themes, and endorsements by athletes. Sports discourse emphasizes the significance of sustainability in business reputation and environmental accountability. Sustainability is perceived as a progressive endeavor necessitating continuous dedication, surpassing mere marketing fads. Sports foster environmental awareness via text creation, dissemination, and consumption, and can function as a marketing tactic. Sports discourse underscores sustainability in corporate branding and environmental accountability, surpassing marketing trends
ANALISIS FILOSOFIS PEMIKIRAN EKONOMI AL-GHAZALI TENTANG KESEIMBANGAN (MIZAN) DAN KONTRIBUSINYA TERHADAP PERDEBATAN EKONOMI GLOBAL
Full text linkThis study aims to philosophically explore the concept of balance (mizan) in Al-Ghazali\u27s economic thought, linking it to the structure of maslahah, maqasid al-shari\u27ah, morality, and social order, and analyze its contribution to contemporary global economic debates, particularly regarding inequality, economic crises, and equitable sustainable development. This study uses a qualitative descriptive-philosophical approach based on literature studies. The analysis is conducted using a hermeneutic and comparative approach to interpret the concept of mizan in Al-Ghazali\u27s works, compare it with the modern global economic paradigm, and examine the relevance of this thought in the contemporary economic context. This study shows that Al-Ghazali\u27s concept of mizan operates at three levels: individual, institutional, and state. At the individual level, mizan prioritizes balance in consumption, work, and market morals. At the institutional level, this concept is applied in markets and ethical financial institutions. At the state level, mizan includes public policies that focus on the equitable distribution of wealth and the management of public finances for the common good. Al-Ghazali\u27s thought offers a critique of neoliberal economics and consumerism and proposes alternatives for a more ethical, sustainable economy. The implication of this research is that Al-Ghazali\u27s economic thought makes a significant contribution to the development of a more just and sustainable global economic theory. The concept of mizan can be the basis for formulating economic policies that focus not only on material growth but also on social and spiritual well-being. The application of mizan principles in economic policy can reduce social inequality, support sustainable development, and create a more inclusive and equitable economic system.This study aims to philosophically explore the concept of balance (mizan) in Al-Ghazali\u27s economic thought, linking it to the structure of maslahah, maqasid al-shari\u27ah, morality, and social order, and analyze its contribution to contemporary global economic debates, particularly regarding inequality, economic crises, and equitable sustainable development. This study uses a qualitative descriptive-philosophical approach based on literature studies. The analysis is conducted using a hermeneutic and comparative approach to interpret the concept of mizan in Al-Ghazali\u27s works, compare it with the modern global economic paradigm, and examine the relevance of this thought in the contemporary economic context. This study shows that Al-Ghazali\u27s concept of mizan operates at three levels: individual, institutional, and state. At the individual level, mizan prioritizes balance in consumption, work, and market morals. At the institutional level, this concept is applied in markets and ethical financial institutions. At the state level, mizan includes public policies that focus on the equitable distribution of wealth and the management of public finances for the common good. Al-Ghazali\u27s thought offers a critique of neoliberal economics and consumerism and proposes alternatives for a more ethical, sustainable economy. The implication of this research is that Al-Ghazali\u27s economic thought makes a significant contribution to the development of a more just and sustainable global economic theory. The concept of mizan can be the basis for formulating economic policies that focus not only on material growth but also on social and spiritual well-being. The application of mizan principles in economic policy can reduce social inequality, support sustainable development, and create a more inclusive and equitable economic system