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MULTILITERACIES PEDAGOGY: A CASE STUDY OF CRITICAL READING IN ELT CLASSROOM BY IMPLEMENTING SITUATED PRACTICE
Get PDFThis research study aims to investigate the implementation of situated practice in multiliteracy teaching within an English Language Teaching (ELT) classroom, specifically focusing on critical reading activities. This study employed a qualitative approach. The study focuses on lecturers delivering lectures to third-year students enrolled in the English Study Program at Teacher Training and Educational Faculty, Timor University, East Nusa Tenggara Province. To analyze the data gathered and insights linked to the situated practice of multiliterate teaching in the ELT classroom, data were transcribed, encoded, displayed, and interpreted. The collected data is subjected to a comprehensive analysis to assess the effectiveness of implementing the situated practice of the multiliteracies pedagogical framework through students' critical reading. The findings revealed a significant enhancement in students' critical thinking abilities due to engaging in a series of learning activities within the Multiliteracy Pedagogy framework
EXAMINING TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN ASSESSMENT PRACTICES
Get PDFThe integration of technology in education has become increasingly important, and understanding how teachers perceive and approach online assessment is crucial for effective implementation in the field of EFL teaching. This study investigates the perceptions and attitudes of EFL teachers in Junior High Schools in East Java towards online assessment. Despite the potential benefits of online assessment, there is a research gap in how EFL teachers in this context perceive and utilize it. This research aims to explore EFL teachers' beliefs and views about online testing and the specific challenges they encounter when adopting online assessment. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data were gathered from 100 EFL teachers through surveys and semi-structured interviews. Findings reveal that EFL teachers generally hold a positive perception and attitude towards online assessment, acknowledging advantages like faster grading and accurate measurement of learning outcomes. However, they face challenges related to technological proficiency, student competence assessment, and teacher confidence in using ICT. These findings contribute to the field by emphasizing the importance of supporting teachers' technological proficiency and fostering an inclusive learning environment, optimizing the potential benefits of online assessment in EFL classrooms.
THE IMPACT OF COLLABORATIVE STRATEGIC READING (CSR) STRATEGY ON READING SKILL AMONG SECONDARY STUDENTS
Get PDFThe study's overarching objective is to determine whether or not CSR improves students' reading comprehension. Twenty-five students from one public secondary school in Bengkulu Tengah served as the study's sample. The study used a pre- and post-test to gather data in a quasi-experimental equivalent time-series design. Since there is only one group in the research, a control group is unnecessary. The normality of the data was a prerequisite for using the one sample t-test formula to assess the hypothesis. In this study, the researchers employed the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test to examine whether or not the data were normally distributed. The results of this research showed that the experimental group's class post-test mean score of 83.54 exceeded the class pre-test mean score of 51.94. Based on the findings, it is clear that the Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) approach significantly improved students' ability to understand what they read
ENGLISH GRADUATE STUDENT’S PERCEPTION ABOUT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ONLINE LEARNING TUTOR IN DISTANCE EDUCATION
Get PDFOne of the successes of a learning program is obtained by the various feedbacks during the evaluation process, including when the program is implemented in the form of distance learning. The purpose of this study was to examine the perception of graduate students in English Education department about the effectiveness of distance learning carried out by the tutors during the learning process. Descriptive quantitative method was used in this study to answer the objectives of this study. A total of 21 students of master's degree in English Education department were involved in this study by selecting the respondents using the purposive sampling technique. The researchers used the measurement with reference to Kirkpatrick's model which explains the effectiveness of online learning through the aspects of reaction, learning, behavior and results. The result showed that the majority of respondents were satisfied with the learning process provided by the tutor as seen from the satisfaction score that reached more than 75% for each aspect. Meanwhile, other results also showed that the four aspects which were the manifestation of the effectiveness of a tutor's learning have a strong and significant relationship in supporting the performance of a tutor. This study emphasized the importance of elaboration of every aspect that must be possessed by the tutors in carrying out online learning
EXPLORING EFL LEARNERS’ AGENCY IN ONLINE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC
Get PDFThis qualitative descriptive study intends to investigate how student agency skills were affected by online EFL instruction during the COVID-19 epidemic, as well as how it would have affected future learning and teaching. The study focuses on pre-service student teachers in Indonesia, aiming to equip them with the necessary skills for academic success and the modern job market. The results show that learners' agency was essential to their adjustment to the online learning environment, especially when taking into account elements like choice, fairness, participation, interest, motivation, self-efficacy, teacher support, and peer support. Moreover, the study highlights the importance of fostering student agency in EFL teaching and learning activities, which not only provide content-based learning but also create collaborative language learning environments that empower learners to utilize a variety of online resources and tools. Overall, this study provides insights into the effective implementation of online language education during unprecedented times while emphasizing the importance of student agency for successful EFL learning and teaching
NEED ANALYSIS OF INDONESIAN LANGUAGE TRAINING MATERIALS FOR FOREIGN WORKERS USING THE COMMUNICATIVE METHOD
Get PDFThere is no standardization of Indonesian language education and training for foreign workers (TKA), resulting in no training model that suits the needs of students. Therefore, this study aims to (1) describe the current condition of Indonesian language training for foreign workers by the Manpower Office; (2) identify Indonesian language training needs for foreign workers. The Ministry of Manpower has issued various regulations in this regard. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method through a communicative approach. The communicative approach forms the basis of the training model that will be developed because their main goal in learning Indonesian is to be able to communicate in their work environment. The data collection techniques used were interviews, surveys, and literature studies. The subject of this study is data on foreign workers in the Kepulauan Riau Province. The results of the study reveal two findings. Firstly, an overview of the current condition of Indonesian language training for foreign workers by the Manpower Office. Secondly, ) the identification of Indonesian language training needs for foreign workers . the data indicates that there is no standard training format yet
INNOVATION OF WEB BASED ENGLISH LEARNING MEDIA DEVELOPMENT
No full textSMP Negeri 1 Garawangi Kuningan is one of junior high schools that uses manual English learning media such as books and paper for learning evaluation. This manual learning system will raise many problems such as longer time consuming the assessment process, moreover, the use of books and paper allows tearing or damage, and it leads to teacher-centered learning process that can make students bored and reduce student learning interest. Therefore, innovation in the development of web-based English learning media for junior high school students is needed. This web-based innovation helps students to learn and understand English after school hours. The target achieved in this study is the production of English learning application that is interesting, easy to understand, and easy to use. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method because it is based on data from direct observation and the theoretical basis of learning media. Meanwhile, for the system development method, Extreme Programming that is consisting of 4 stages i.e., planning design, coding, and testing is used in the study. The result of this study shows that this application of English learning media is accepted to be used by students to learn English after school hours
DEVELOPING READING ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT FOR INTERMEDIATE EFL LEARNERS: AZWAR MODEL
Get PDFThe study was inspired by the fact that teachers of an intermediate English reading course employed a pre-made reading instrument particularly tests obtained from the internet, the TOEFL, or a textbook without consulting the learning objectives. Therefore, they cannot meet the demand of the teaching and learning objectives and the classroom-based assessment that should be tailored to the unique circumstances of the course. The objective of this study is to create intermediate reading comprehension test items for EFL students that adhere to the "good test" criterion generated utilizing the Azwar Model (1996). Second-semester students of English Language department in one of institutions in Kediri, Indonesia were meant to take a reading test using this instrument. The results of the try-out from 75 EFL students from the same level demonstrates that the test met the requirements of being valid, reliable, and practical, had moderate difficulty level, good discrimination levels as the most, and 73 functional distractors of the total. Meanwhile, five-invalid test items are not going to be included to be utilized in assessing EFL students’ reading comprehension. Intermediate reading course lecturers could then utilize the 35 items which are considered as valid, reliable, and moderately difficult to measure their students’ reading achievement
EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ANIMAKER AS A PEDAGOGICAL TOOL IN TEACHING RECOUNT TEXTS: STUDENTS’ INSIGHTS
Get PDFThis qualitative research delves into the perspectives of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students regarding the utilization of Animaker as an educational tool for recount text materials. The study involved interviews with three EFL students hailing from an Indonesian private junior high school. The findings of this investigation unveiled six significant advantages associated with using Animaker in the learning process. Firstly, it simplified subject matter comprehension for students. Secondly, it facilitated the retention of lesson details. Thirdly, it contributed to improved classroom performance, ultimately resulting in higher grades. Fourthly, it rendered the learning process enjoyable, fostering a sense of motivation among students. Lastly, it streamlined vocabulary acquisition, making it more accessible. However, despite these advantages, students encountered challenges, particularly in dealing with complex vocabulary found within the recount text materials. To overcome these hurdles, they devised four strategies. These strategies encompassed seeking clarifications from teachers and peers, consulting bilingual and monolingual dictionaries, and deducing word meanings from contextual clues. Furthermore, the research revealed that Animaker effectively enhanced 21st-century literacy skills by combining digital literacy, global literacy, technological literacy, visual literacy, and information literacy. This, in turn, equipped students with valuable skills for thriving in today's technologically advanced society. In conclusion, the study highlighted the overwhelmingly positive perception of EFL students towards the use of Animaker as an educational medium for recount text materials. While students did encounter vocabulary challenges, they were proactive in employing various strategies to overcome these obstacles. This research holds implications for the development of technological resources in English language learning, benefiting both EFL students and educators
PROMOTING STUDENT TEACHERS' TEACHING PRACTICUM WITHIN DESIGNATED SPEAKING CLASS
Get PDFThis study aims at promoting undergraduate student teachers’ teaching practicum that highlights the pedagogical and teaching performance within the designated speaking class. Four senior student teachers participated in five weeks’ teaching practicum through the purposive sampling selection. The method of this study used observation, questionnaire, and teaching practicum documents to facilitate the qualitative analysis in relevance with student teachers’ teaching files, running-methods course, and classroom observations. The core practices of probing pedagogical activities engaged student teachers in intrinsic discussions explicitly and implicitly. The substantial pedagogical matters and their sub-matters were experientially derived from the relevant practicality into the common sense of instruction criteria on planning, implementation, and reflection stages. The discussion substance highlighted daily speaking performance in vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, fluency, and content among freshmen and sophomores. This study recommends student teachers improve their theoretical and practical teaching methods by accommodating enumeration and sense-making classroom discussion