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DEVELOPING AN INNOVATIVE ENGLISH GRAMMAR LEARNING MODULE TO IMPROVE WRITING SKILLS IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS
No full textWriting skills are one of the essential components in mastering a language, apart from other linguistic skills. Writing demands a profound understanding of language structure, particularly grammar. The current junior high school (SMP) curriculum integrates grammar materials into various learning modules, often causing students to be unaware that they are learning grammatical concepts. This development research aims to design an effective grammar learning module, with the hope to (1) facilitate students' understanding of grammatical concepts, (2) enhance student's writing skills with an emphasis on grammatical aspects, (3) assess the suitability of the learning module with the writing learning needs at the junior high school level, and (4) obtain feedback from educators and students regarding the implementation of the module in schools in Bekasi City. This research adopts the Research and Development (R&D) model following the 4-D model stages: definition, design, development, and dissemination. Data collection was conducted through interviews and questionnaires. Experts in content, media, and language performed module validation. The research results indicate that the implementation of the grammar learning module can have a positive impact on improving students' writing skills, as reflected in the increased writing test scores
FROM CLASSROOM TO CLINIC: AN ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH FOR NURSING CURRICULUM IN INDONESIA
Full text linkEffective communication in healthcare requires nursing professionals to possess strong language proficiency. However, English for Nursing curricula often lack alignment with real-world linguistic demands. This study analyzes an English for Nursing curriculum at a private institution in Indonesia, examining its ideological foundation, curricular model, and alignment with language proficiency requirements. Using content analysis, the research evaluated course syllabi, learning modules, and institutional curriculum guides through the lens of Tyler’s (1949) curriculum rationale and Richards’s (2001) language curriculum ideologies. Findings revealed that while the curriculum emphasized social-economic efficiency, academic rationalism, and professional competency, gaps remained in integrating English proficiency with clinical communication skills. The study highlighted limitations in curriculum design, including inadequate exposure to authentic professional discourse and a misalignment between learning activities and workplace communication needs. These insights inform curriculum development strategies, emphasizing the need for industry-aligned instructional practices and policy reforms. The findings contribute to nursing education discourse in Indonesia and globally, advocating for curricula that better prepare students for professional communication in clinical settings
ENHANCING SPEAKING SKILLS IN HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH CANVAS LMS: A STUDY IN BANDA ACEH
Full text linkThis study examines the effectiveness of Canvas, a web-based Learning Management System (LMS), in enhancing the speaking proficiency of first-semester students majoring in Psychology at Universitas Muhammadiyah Aceh, Indonesia. A quasi-experimental design was employed, with 30 students divided into 15 in the experimental group (Canvas) and 15 in the control group (Zoom). Both groups participated in five online learning sessions, with the first serving as a pre-test (offline), the next three as treatment sessions (online), and the final meeting as a post-test (offline). Students' speaking skills were assessed based on Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Grammar, Fluency, and Content aspects. Statistical analysis using paired sample t-tests in SPSS 26 confirmed significant improvements in all five speaking aspects for both groups, though the Canvas group outperformed the Zoom group across all measures. The results indicated that Canvas facilitated better engagement, structured learning, and interactive communication tools, leading to higher mean scores in Vocabulary and Fluency. A post-study questionnaire also revealed strongly positive student perceptions regarding Canvas's effectiveness in task submission and online learning accessibility. These findings support the integration of Canvas LMS in higher education curricula and have practical implications for EFL educators, policymakers, and curriculum designers in optimizing digital learning strategies. The study stresses Canvas as a pedagogically effective platform for developing students' communicative competence in English
DEVELOPING ANIMATION VIDEOS AND GAME CARDS FOR TEACHING TELLING TIME IN ENGLISH TO FOURTH-GRADE STUDENTS
No full textChanges in the curriculum in education affect how the implementation of existing learning, as well as in learning media, is needed as an effort to stimulate students' abilities in the learning process to be more effective and efficient. The purpose of this research is to develop animation video media and game cards on Telling Time material in English. This research uses the type of research and development with the ADDIE model. The research subjects were fourth grade students of Wates 01 Semarang State Elementary School. Data collection techniques used in this research are (1) interview; (2) observation; (3) questionnaire; (4) test; and (5) documentation. The instruments used are interview guides, documentation, needs questionnaires, media response questionnaires, pretest and posttest questions, and validation sheets conducted by 2 experts, namely media experts, material experts, and language experts. Data analysis techniques were carried out by normality test (Shapiro-Wilk), t test, and n-gain test. The results showed that animated video media and playing cards can improve student understanding and student learning outcomes in English. This result is evidenced from the average value on students there is an increase in small-scale learning outcomes pretest average value 58.3 and posttest average 86.8 then on a large scale pretest average value 57 and posttest average value 82.8. Then the results of the N-gain test on a small scale of 0.7512 and a large scale of 0.5925 which means the high and medium categories, can be concluded to be effective for use in learning. Therefore, it can be concluded that animation video media and game cards can be said to be a category worth using in an interesting learning process and can improve student understanding and learning outcomes.
GLOBAL TRENDS AND FUTURE PROSPECT OF DEVELOPMENTAL READING: BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS
No full textThe purpose of this research is to present a comprehensive analysis of the literature on developmental reading. The Google Scopus database and Publish or Perish tools were utilized to identify relevant articles. A total of 111 articles, spanning from 2019 to 2024, were reviewed. The references were organized and summarized using Mendeley software. Using the VOSviewer program, the authors analyzed this database and categorized the articles into five groups. Cluster 1 consists of seven items (developmental study, developmental trajectory, difference, fluency, relationship), Cluster 2 includes five items (developmental perspective, developmental trajectory, difference, fluency, relationship), Cluster 3 comprises four items (Chinese child, dyslexia, training, word), Cluster 4 contains three items (adult, developmental disability, intellectual), and Cluster 5 encompasses three items (developmental relation, evidence, reading comprehension)
ENHANCING STUDENT WRITING HABITS WITH POE AI: A STUDY ON DIGITAL TOOLS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
No full textThe advent of advanced AI technologies has opened up new avenues for enhancing the learning process of writing. The present research investigates the potential of Poe AI as an instrument for fostering improved writing habits among students at the university level. This study employs an applied research technique approach to investigate the effectiveness of Poe AI in fostering writing skills, elevating writing quality, and reinforcing writing habits. Data were gathered through observations, interviews, and text analysis from 10 students who utilized Poe AI for a two-month duration. The findings suggest that Poe AI has the potential to be an efficacious instrument for cultivating consistent writing habits and enhancing writing quality in regard to coherence, grammar, and structure
EFL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF ETHICAL CONCERNS ON USING CHATGPT IN ACADEMIC WRITING
No full textIn recent years, there has been an increased interest in the application of artificial intelligence (AI), namely ChatGPT, for educational purposes. However, EFL students' insights of the ethical use of using ChatGPT in academic writing remain unexplored. The purpose of this study is to reveal the EFL students' perspectives on the ethical use of Chat GPT in academic writing. Data were obtained from 54 EFL students who have taken academic writing course by using a Likert Scale questionnaire, with a focus on ethical issues such as plagiarism, academic integrity, over-reliance on ChatGPT, data biases, and unclear guidelines. The findings show that students significantly concerns about the ethical use of ChatGPT, though a small number remain unaware of these issues. The study recommends incorporating ethical education regarding ChatGPT into academic curricula. Lecturers or teachers should focus on helping students understand the ethical challenges related to the application of ChatGPT, such as plagiarism and bias. Additionally, clear guidelines for ChatGPT use in academic writing should be established to promote academic integrity and responsible ChatGPT use
THE ROLE OF MULTIMEDIA IN ENHANCING KNOWLEDGE REPRESENTATION AND LEARNING OUTCOMES IN TRANSLATION EDUCATION
No full textThe application of multimedia in translation education enhances learning and knowledge representation. In this research, the application of animated video, infographic, and gamified translation application is applied to enhance students' performance and engagement in translation study. Using qualitative ethnographic strategies, including classroom observation and interviews, the study explores how multimedia technologies support translation learning. Results show that animated videos successfully visualize complicated translation techniques, text analysis, and cultural adaptation so that abstract theories become more clear. Infographics offer step-by-step, systematically organized descriptions of translation processes for reinforcement of learners' understanding. Gamified programmed like Duolingo and FluentU encourage active translation practice on the part of learners, while motivating them with fun activities and games. While these benefits are present, the study quotes challenges such as cognitive overload and surface learning danger in the event multimedia tools are not accompanied by structured instruction. The results emphasize the need for a balanced pedagogical approach, combining multimedia with conventional text-based instruction and discussion-based methods to maximize engagement and critical thinking.This research contributes to the discussion of multimedia in translation education, highlighting its pedagogical potential and limitations. Subsequent studies should explore the long-term impact of multimedia on translation ability and its adaptability in different learning setting
EXPLORING THE TYPES AND CHALLENGES OF HEDGES AND BOOSTERS IN EFL STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC WRITING
No full textThis study aims to explore the types based on Bal-Gezegin & Baş (2020) theory and the problems of hedges and booster devices used in the EFL students’ theses. This research applied a qualitative approach, specifically a case study, and the data analysis employed by Miles et al., (2014). The researcher used purposive sampling to determine the research. The participants were six theses and six EFL students at English Education Department of UNU Lampung who studied in 2018 and graduated in 2022. Furthermore, the researcher used a document checklist and interview to gather the data. The research found four types of hedges: modal auxiliaries, lexical verbs, hedging adverbs, and hedging phrases. There were six types of boosters, namely lexical verbs, boosting adverbs, modal auxiliaries, boosting adjectives, boosting nouns, and boosting phrases. Moreover, the problems faced by the students are the learner’s limited knowledge, improper grammar, lack of confidence, difficulty constructing phrases, insufficient experience, overuse, inadequate vocabulary, and misplaced vocabulary. the results pointed out that using hedges and boosters is crucial to help the students understand how hedges and boosters can be used for expressing claims or arguments in academic writing. In sum, this research improved the learners’ understanding of the nuances of academic communication. It highlighted the significance of students and researchers acquiring comprehensive of hedges and boosters
POSTHUMANIST APPLIED LINGUISTICS: A TRANSPARENT ASSIGNMENT FOR WRITING RESEARCH PROPOSAL ABSTRACTS
No full textStudents had limited knowledge of posthumanism in applied linguistics. The assignment aimed to deepen their understanding while advancing academic and research skills. In the context of posthumanist thought, AI and chatbots are making digital technology increasingly essential in foreign language use and instruction. In posthumanist thought, machines are integral enhancements that merge with human cognition, expanding linguistic processing, multilingual interaction, and knowledge production. Pennycook’s concept of Posthumanist Applied Linguistics builds on this notion, challenging us to rethink cognition, language learning, and the interdependence of humans with nonhuman and technological entities. This study aims to discover whether doctoral students are prepared to conduct research within this emerging framework of applied linguistics. As part of the IKU 7 initiative, nineteen doctoral students enrolled in an advanced applied linguistics course were tasked with exploring this new perspective. They were guided through a transparent assignment design to develop research proposal abstracts. The design, rooted in inclusive pedagogy, ensures all students can learn by providing suitable conditions tailored to their unique needs. Quantitative analysis of the submitted abstracts revealed that students struggled to identify suitable research topics within this novel framework, due to a lack of practical knowledge in research methodology and limited understanding of posthumanist principles. Consequently, many students produced unclear titles and abstracts, with 11 out of 19 (over half) omitting the methodology sectio