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EFL TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD THE INTERNALIZATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS IN SPEAKING LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Full text linkABSTRACTEFL teachers should not solely rely on their regular classroom learning activities on conventional pedagogical approaches but also the optimum utilization of technological-based learning platforms. One can potentially experience this through the meaningful internalization of artificial intelligence tools as a further attempt to promote better-facilitated second-language classroom learning dynamics. This small-scale library study was initiated to investigate EFL teachers’ attitudes toward the internalization of artificial intelligence tools in their regular speaking learning activities. To achieve this main study objective, the researcher capitalized on a thematic analysis while analyzing the findings from 30 previous artificial intelligence journal articles. With the support of a thematic analysis, the researcher is more likely to yield more robust, systematic, and understandable results as each finding was clustered into identical research themes. The thematically categorized findings revealed that EFL teachers inculcated positive attitudes toward the internalization of artificial intelligence tools as these technological platforms evoked a comfortable speaking learning atmosphere and transfigured learners into competent target language speakers.Keywords: Artificial intelligence; second language learning; teachers’ attitudes; library study; thematic analysi
THE USE OF LOVE COINS REWARDS TO FOSTER INDEPENDENCE IN CHILDREN AGED 5-6 YEARS: A CASE STUDY
Full text linkThis case study research aims to explain how giving Love Coins Rewards affects the independence of children aged 5-6 years. The method used in this research is a qualitative case study approach. A study that explores a problem with detailed boundaries, takes in-depth data, and includes various existing sources of information. Data was collected through observation, in-depth interviews with teachers and parents, as well as documentation of children's daily activities. Data analysis techniques used to process research data according to Miles, Huberman, and Saldana are data condensation, data display, and conclusions or verification. The research results show that the implementation of the Love Coins Reward system significantly motivates children to increase their independence at school. Children who get rewards show self-confidence, initiative, and the ability to make decisions independently. These findings indicate that using lovecoin as a form of appreciation can be an effective strategy in supporting the development of independence in early childhood. It is recommended that similar programs be integrated into learning activities in kindergarten with full support from teachers and parents to create a learning environment that is conducive to the formation of children's character and independence.
 
FACILITATING INDONESIAN PRIMARY SCHOOL’S SPEAKING SKILLS THROUGH THE USE OF SCAVENGER HUNT AND HOPSCOTCH GAMES
No full textThis study examines how well Hopscotch and Scavenger Hunt exercises help Indonesian primary school pupils' speaking abilities. The study collected data using semi-structured interviews, documentary analysis, and observations using a qualitative descriptive design. The findings demonstrated that these exercises greatly enhanced students' speaking skills, which raised their level of satisfaction and self-assurance in their English language study. Nonetheless, problems like low participation rates and linguistic barriers were noted. According to the study's findings, elementary schools can benefit from including interactive games like scavenger hunts and hopscotch into their lesson plans for language acquisition. Their long-term effects and application in other age groups and educational contexts may be investigated in future studies.
Keywords: scavenger hunt, hopscotch, speaking skills
 
EXPLORING THE USE OF AI-BASED APPLICATIONS BY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHERS TO ASSIST THE COMPLETION OF TEACHER PROFESSIONAL TASKS
Full text linkThe era of society 5.0 has had a tremendous impact on human life, especially on existing technological developments. The various technologies created can also be utilized in the education sector. One technology that can be utilized in the education sector is artificial intelligence (AI). Rapid technological advances must be balanced with the ability of teachers to recognize and operate this technology. It is hoped that the teacher's ability to recognize and operate technology can transmit knowledge about technology to students. In this way, students have been trained from an early age to be able to face the challenges of future developments. Therefore, researchers aim to conduct research that focuses on the effectiveness of the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in learning in early childhood education. This research is a qualitative descriptive study that uses data collection techniques through surveys. Next, all the data collected from the literature review and survey results are analyzed to be described. Based on data taken from one hundred and three teachers, it shows that the introduction and application of AI technology-based applications among early childhood education teachers is still not effective, because there are still many teachers who are not familiar with or have never accessed these various applications. Apart from that, the use of AI-based employee attendance applications is still not implemented optimally, even though the implementation of this application can help detect teacher attendance at school and can increase a teacher's professional competence
ENHANCING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILLS THROUGH CONTEXTUALIZING VOCABULARY IN LUCA CARTOON MOVIES
No full textThis study examined how well Luca cartoons work to enhance the oral skills of elementary school students, paying special attention to vocabulary and pronunciation. The event took place at a Sidoarjo-based private Islamic elementary school. A mixed method approach including quantitative and qualitative data was used in this investigation. Twenty-five second-graders took part in the study, which used Luca cartoons as a teaching tool for eight treatment sessions. While observations evaluated motivation, engagement, listening comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, emotional reactions, interactions, and follow-up activities, pre-tests and post-tests evaluated vocabulary and pronunciation progress. Both vocabulary (from a mean score of 5.56 before the test to a mean score of 8.26 after the exam) and pronunciation (from a mean score of 5.16 before the test to a mean score of 7.82 after the test) shown notable increases, according to the results. Approximately 91% of the pupils engaged in active participation and shown desire and curiosity. The majority of kids demonstrated strong listening comprehension, picked up new vocabulary, and expressed interest in words they were unfamiliar with. Positive emotional responses made studying English more enjoyable. The students' enthusiastic participation and application of the English expressions they had learnt from the video were demonstrated by the post-film discussion. Although the terminology was not consistently transferred to other settings, the follow-up exercises successfully improved memory and summary abilities. According to the study's findings, adding Luca cartoons to the curriculum can make learning more fun and efficient while also greatly enhancing students' motivation, engagement, and speaking abilities. Thus, it's critical to keep considering individual characteristics when creating new teaching methods to guarantee that every student gains an equal advantage
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ SKILLS IN ANALYZING AND DESIGNING VISUAL LITERACY MODEL
No full textThis current research aims to analyze how Project-Based Learning (PBL) improves students’ skills in analyzing and designing literacy models that support intercultural communication. It employed a descriptive qualitative approach, which integrated observation method and content analysis. In this current research, a combined method reconciles an axiological-oriented observation method with an ontological-oriented content analysis method (visual media product and result report). This approach focuses on acceptance, anticipation, dialogical exchanges, and dialectical diversity in the investigation. The findings show that PBL supports students’ abilities for distinguishing, organizing, attribution, inventory, ideation, and visual creativity. In conclusion, PBL enhances students' abilities to analyze and develop literacy models that facilitate intercultural communication by creating opportunity to connect concepts with the reality, participating in field research, fostering soft skill and hard skill, integrating knowledge from various disciplines
EXPLORING THE CONTRIBUTION OF VIDEO GAMES TO ENGLISH VOCABULARY ACQUISITION AND RETENTION ACROSS VARIOUS GAME GENRES
Full text linkVocabulary is essential for language learners, particularly those studying English. Beyond formal institutions and structured settings, vocabulary can also be learned and acquired through video games. Incidental learning plays a significant role in this process, as it helps students retain and recall various words. Mastery of vocabulary also depends on students' preferences for video game genres, as these preferences influence their ability to retain vocabulary for longer periods through engaging and unique experiences. Each video game genre offers varying levels of vocabulary difficulty and frequency, contributing differently to the learning process. This study explores students' perceptions of using video games to enhance their English vocabulary. A descriptive research approach was employed to investigate the preferences of eleventh-grade students from a private high school. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. The findings reveal a positive correlation between video game engagement and improved vocabulary retention across various game genres. The majority of students highlighted those video games which featuring rich narrative interactions were particularly effective in helping them recall vocabulary more easily
STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE LITERACY PROGRAM IN PREPARATION FOR MINIMUM COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT
No full textTo date, studies on literacy programs in Indonesia have been ubiquitously conducted. However, little effort has been made to investigate junior high school students’ attitudes toward the implementation of online literacy programs as part of School Literacy Movement in the Indonesian context. Thus, to fill in the gap, this study aimed to investigate students’ attitudes towards the implementation of the Online Literacy Program in the Junior High Public School (JHPS) 1 Central Java as a program to promote School Literacy Movement and prepare the students to face Minimum Competency Assessment along with some challenges faced by the students as factors that might negatively impact their attitudes. To achieve the aforementioned aims, a mixed-method design was employed in this research. A questionnaire encompassing closed and open-ended questions was administered as the data gathering technique to provide triangulation and increase the validity and reliability of the research. Two main findings were drawn from this study. First, the participants showed a positive attitude towards the implementation of the program which is reflected in the two components of attitude namely, affective and cognitive domains. Secondly, despite the positive results, some challenges such as technical disruption and reading comprehension difficulty were still present during the program implementation. Two main recommendations were suggested to help the teachers improve the future program, namely (1) exploring broader topics and (2) providing more visual aids
EMOTIONAL REGULATION STRATEGIES AMONG EFL MASTER’S STUDENTS AT SANATA DHARMA UNIVERSITY: NAVIGATING ACADEMIC CHALLENGES AND STRESS
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Emotions are physiological states that significantly influence the learning process. Students must regulate their emotions when confronted with challenges in higher education. This study addresses the research questions: 1.) How do Masters students regulate their emotions in academic life? and 2.) What are the perceived effects of emotion regulation in their academic life? This study used an explanatory sequential mixed method with 21 participants from the first semester of the English education master's program at Sanata Dharma University batch 2024. Observation, questionnaire, and interview were used to collect the data. This study used the process of recognition, coding, data reduction, data display, and triangulation techniques. The results showed that students had varied perspectives of emotional regulation towards their academic life. It was influenced by their thoughts, environment, and personal jobs. They faced challenges such as heavy workloads, time constraints, nervousness, stress, anxiety, and personal issues. To overcome this, the students seek help from friends, family, and lecturers, choose relaxing activities, and shift their mindsets. It was found that students' emotional regulation varied depending on their academic situation during the semester. On the other hand, students perceived the effect of emotional regulation, which is knowing themselves better, boosted confidence, better understanding of the materials, improved time management, and healthy relationships. This research highlights the importance of emotional regulation for first-semester master's students adapting to a new environment, aiding their academic success
ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF CHATGPT AI IN ENGLISH LEARNING TOOL
No full textThis research explored English education students' perceptions of ChatGPT AI as an English learning tool at Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya. As AI becomes more relevant in education, understanding students' experiences and challenges is increasingly important. The research employed a qualitative descriptive method, using open-ended questions interviews to gather insights from five participants. Findings revealed notable benefits, such as time efficiency, enhanced grammar and vocabulary knowledge, increased productivity, promotion of independent learning, and adaptability to diverse learning needs. However, challenges like over-reliance, overly general responses, technical disruptions, the necessity for specific prompts, and limitations in providing credible academic sources were also identified. The research underscored ChatGPT's potential as a supplementary tool that supported language learning while highlighting the importance of human guidance in maintaining educational balance