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STUDENTS’ DIGITAL VOCABULARY LEARNING: EXPERIENCES, BARRIERS, AND ADAPTIVE STRATEGIES EXPLORATION
Get PDFThis study aims to explore the experiences of students as they navigate individualized obstacles in the learning of digital vocabulary. The research employs a research methodology of a qualitative research, specifically employing a design centered around narrative inquiry, with the purpose of examining the subject matter. Specifically, the research examines the barriers faced by students in their pursuit of proficient acquisition of vocabulary through digital means, with a focus on the barriers that hinder optimal comprehension and retention. The findings of the research illuminate that students encounter both internal and external obstacles when learning vocabulary through the use of digital tools, as revealed by research. In addition, the findings reveal that students strategically combine different resources in order to enhance their vocabulary acquisition experience. This research offers practical insights to refine and enhance methods of vocabulary instruction in the digital age. A more efficient, inclusive, and captivating digital vocabulary learning environment for students can be created by educators, curriculum designers, and technology makers with an understanding of these issues and adaptable solutions. It is crucial for educators and developers to prioritize the inclusion of interactive elements in their digital vocabulary tools to address the identified need for heightened engagement and cognitive involvement in the vocabulary acquisition process
IMPLEMENTATION OF ANDROID-BASED AUGMENTED REALITY IN ENGLISH EDUCATION
Get PDFThe aim of this study was to leverage augmented reality (AR) technology in enhancing English language learning, focusing on the development and evaluation of AR-based learning media for educational use, particularly at SD IT Imam Syafe’i. The study encompassed a comprehensive approach, starting with an analysis of existing educational tools to identify the need for AR in language learning, followed by the design and development of an AR framework tailored for English education. This process included expert evaluations and revisions to ensure the quality and effectiveness of the AR tools. The implementation phase involved testing the AR media in an educational setting and analyzing its impact on students' critical thinking and digital literacy through various quantitative methods. Finally, the study evaluated the practicality and user-friendliness of the AR learning media based on student feedback, aiming to provide insights and resources for educators and institutions interested in integrating advanced technology into their teaching practices, with potential applications extending to school-based and Islamic boarding school-based university environments.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SYNTACTIC COMPLEXITY IN INDONESIAN GRADUATE-LEVEL WRITING: A CORPUS STUDY OF MASTER'S THESES VERSUS DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONS
Get PDFSyntactic complexity is an essential indicator of English Foreign Language (EFL) students' academic writing quality. Previous studies analyzed and compared syntactic complexity in published research articles through large-grained measures. However, the study of syntactic complexity unpublished research at graduate level gains less attentions. Thus, this study tried to fill the gap by analyzing and comparing syntactic complexity of master theses and doctoral dissertations that written by Indonesian students through fine-grained measures. This study conducted a quantitative design of a corpus-based method. The corpus data consists of two sub-corpora that selected through stratified sampling technique based on years and issues. Those were 52 doctoral dissertations and 74 master theses from English Language Education of Universitas Negeri Malang. The twelve phrasal complexity measures were employed through Tool for the Automatic Analysis of Syntactic Sophistication and Complexity (TAASSC) tool created by Kyle (2016). The finding showed the characteristics of Indonesian graduate-level writing that they were intended to utilize more dependents per direct object (standard deviation) measures, and fewer dependents per nominal (standard deviation) measures in their writing. It also showed doctoral dissertations have higher quality than master theses which reflected significant difference in most of phrasal complexity measures. These outcomes offer syntactic complexity insights of Indonesian context. The study highlighted the need more attention to syntactic complexity at graduate-level writing for improving writing quality.
EXPLORING CRITICAL PEDAGOGY PRINCIPLES IN EFL CLASSROOMS: BELIEFS AND PRACTICES OF INDONESIAN TEACHERS
Get PDFThe incorporation of critical pedagogy (CP) principles in the teaching of English as a foreign language (TEFL) in Indonesia has been promoted since the last two decades. However, research on how Indonesian EFL teachers view the CP principles are rarely conducted. This case study aims to discover the perceptions of 30 Indonesian EFL teachers teaching in different levels of education and having various educational backgrounds and diverse degree of familiarity regarding the four CP principles. The data for this study were collected by distributing questionnaires and conducting interviews. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and by transcribing, tabulating, coding, categorizing, interpreting, comparing, and concluding. It is evident from the participants’ viewpoints, among the four principles, dialogue and problem-posing are the two most desirable as well as applicable ones. Additionally, in practicing the four principles, the participants claimed that they performed twelve categories of classroom activities. Considering the findings of this study, more training and research on critical EFL pedagogy are recommended
ENHANCING EFL STUDENTS’ RECOUNT TEXTS BY EMPLOYING METACOGNITIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES (MLS)
Get PDFAlthough writing in English is challenging for non-native students, metacognitive learning strategies could be the solution. Therefore, this paper aims to examine and describe if students' metacognitive learning strategies and writing abilities are positively and significantly correlated during the second semester at Nommensen University in Pematangiantar, Indonesia. The text was analyzed using a correlation study with 25 writing II students. In this study, two different kinds of variables were used. The first is the independent variable—the students' metacognitive learning strategies—and the second is the dependent variable—their writing skills. Pearson's simple product-moment correlation was employed to evaluate the collected data. A questionnaire modified from the theory of metacognitive learning strategies was used to assess the students’ metacognitive learning strategies. A written test using recount texts assesses students' English writing ability. The researchers conducted interviews to see how students who used metacognitive learning strategies responded to writing and interviewed English teachers to confirm the findings. The result showed a significant correlation between the students' metacognitive learning strategies and the students' writing skills (r = 0.590 > r table = 0.505). Therefore, the teacher and students need to consider metacognitive learning strategies in the learning process to develop their writing skills
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EFL PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ SELF-EFFICACY AND THEIR EPISTEMIC BELIEFS
Get PDFNowadays, English is an essential language that must be mastered and has been studied for many years as a foreign language in many countries in the world. Specifically, English pre-service teachers' ability to teach students English as a foreign language requires self-efficacy and epistemic beliefs that can support students’ 21st century skills. Self-efficacy and epistemic beliefs are related to individual differences in psychological domains that can affect learning achievement. An investigation of the relationship between self-efficacy and epistemic beliefs of pre-service teachers in a reputable university in Malang, East Java was conducted in this study. This study examined the relationship between pre-service teachers' self-efficacy and epistemic beliefs. The method of this research is correlational study. A total of 85 pre-service teachers completed the self-efficacy and epistemic beliefs questionnaires. SPSS was used to analyze the questionnaire filled out by the participants and determine the results. As a result of SPSS's analysis, self-efficacy is positively correlated with epistemic beliefs, which implies a correlation in both areas. The findings of the correlation coefficient is -0.528, the correlation between self-efficacy and epistemic beliefs is negative and it means that the higher EFL self-efficacy the simpler their epistemic beliefs. A correlation from SPSS's analysis indicates that self-efficacy and epistemic beliefs have a medium relationship
THE INTEGRATION OF MOBILE-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING (MALL) WITH PEER TUTORING METHODS TO ENHANCE MOTIVATION AND ENGAGEMENT AMONG MANAGEMENT STUDENTS
No full text This study investigates the impact of integrating Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) applications with peer tutoring on student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes in English language Teaching and learning. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research involved pre- and post-intervention surveys, semi-structured interviews, and systematic observations. Quantitative data revealed significant improvements in students' engagement and motivation, with average scores increasing from 2.0 to 3.9 post-intervention. The standard deviation for engagement decreased from 0.7 to 0.5, indicating more consistent student responses. The qualitative analysis provided deeper insights, highlighting that students found MALL applications like Quizlet and YouTube particularly engaging and effective for learning. The thematic analysis of interviews underscored the benefits of peer tutoring in fostering a supportive learning environment, enhancing both collaborative and individual learning experiences. Excerpts from student interviews revealed increased interest and motivation, with students appreciating the flexibility and interactivity of the applications. These findings align with Vygotsky's theory of social constructivism, emphasizing the role of social interaction in learning. The study concludes that the integration of MALL with peer tutoring not only improves student engagement and motivation but also contributes to better language learning outcomes. This has important implications for educational practices and policies, suggesting that incorporating technology and collaborative learning strategies can enhance language education. Future research should explore long-term effects and scalability of such interventions.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DIALOGIC TEACHING FOR IMPROVING SPEAKING SKILLS AT A UNIVERSITY IN WEST JAVA
Get PDFIn the present day, English has become a crucial language that individuals must acquire proficiency in. It has been extensively taught as a second language in many locations throughout the globe for a considerable period of time. In the Indonesian context, the tertiary students seem to still lack of English skills despite prolonged duration of learning English. Therefore, an effective teaching strategy is needed to teach English to tertiary students for the best outcomes possible. An experimental study to investigate whether Dialogic Teaching strategy works well to improve English speaking skills was conducted at a university in West Java. In particular, this study reveals the students’ perceptions of the implementation of Dialogic Teaching in a speaking class through the use of focus group discussion involving six participants of low, medium and high speaking skills in English. A qualitative analysis was conducted and some findings were found, including: (1) students being more motivated when under pressure; (2) students earning confidence boost; (3) students acquiring creativities in presenting ideas; (4) students engaging in a dialogic discussion; (5) students wanting a balanced classroom activity; and (6) students aspiring to have outdoor learning activities.Keywords: Dialogic teaching; Perception; Speaking class; Speaking skills; Tertiary Education;
BEYOND THE GAME: INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ATTITUDES TOWARD INDONESIA'S CANCELLATION OF THE U20 WORLD CUP
Get PDFIn March 2023, Indonesia was confronted with a situation that was also a worldwide concern. The hosting of the U20 World Cup in Indonesia has been cancelled. This study, however, will not address the reasons why this could happen but rather the attitudes of the world's newspapers in reporting on the subject. It is significant because, as a nation which constantly seeking global recognition, Indonesia should be introspective by understanding the global community's perspectives on the problems that exist in Indonesia, which can be illustrated by news about Indonesia that exists in foreign newspapers. Furthermore, attitude analysis can be done using Appraisal Theory. This study sampled three articles from online news: BBC, CNA, and The Straits Times. The data were analyzed by adopting a mix-method. The results obtained that the three news articles had negative attitudes perspective. Furthermore, the findings of this study's analysis can be used as teaching material for language and communication students interested in becoming journalists or writing articles for print and online publications
CULTIVATING ENGLISH PROFICIENCY FOR ENHANCED CUSTOMER SERVICE IN INDONESIAN RAILWAYS: A STUDY ON VOCATIONAL TRAINING NEEDS
Get PDFThis research aims to conduct a need analysis of English communication skills learning materials that can better meet the demands of workplace, to be specific for customer service employees in Indonesian Railways Company (PT.KAI). Thirteen employees were purposefully selected as the respondents. Using mixed methods, a survey and in-depth interview were carried out to collect the data. The result showed that almost all of the participants did not always speak English in their day-to-day working time. Yet, they still highly demanded to improve their English communication skills, especially both in listening and speaking skills to improve their professionalism and to meet the workplace requirements. Some topics were highlighted as the learning materials that meet with their needs such as showing empathy, ending conversation, thanking conversation, and other topics related to tourism and giving directions and many more. Thus, this research is expected to give preliminary evidence for the EOP course designers, ESP practitioners, book publisher, or even vocational training center to design more relevant materials