Script Journal: Journal of Linguistic and English Teaching
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Virtual Assessment in English Language Teaching during COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Considerations in Bangladesh Perspectives
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This study examines the methods of assessing the learners of English Language Teaching (ELT) learners virtually, obstacles both the teachers and students face in virtual assessment, the kind of renovations both teachers and learners have to accommodate for effective virtual assessment, and the imperative suggestions they have in terms of more fruitful and plausible assessment during COVID-19-like pandemics in the context of Bangladesh.
Methodology:
10 teachers and 21 students from 5 renowned private universities in Bangladesh participated in the study. And it applied a mixed-method approach consisting of both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Findings:
The findings of the study revealed that all the teachers and students go through virtual assessment during the COVID-19 lockdown; the majority of them use Zoom Meeting App and Google Classroom for both summative and formative assessments in the form of mostly virtual viva voce, online assignment, and presentation; virtual assessment is time and money-saving, and has scheduled benefits; its disadvantages include, mainly, unstable internet connection across the country; and most suggest for both teachers’ and students’ training in dealing with technological devices and apps used for virtual assessment.
Conclusion:
The major results of the research suggest that virtual assessment in ELT in the Bangladeshi context requires substantial technological modifications and renovations.
Originality:
Since online assessment in ELT, like other academic disciplines, is in function in Bangladesh, better decisions on assessment methodology and, logically, more appropriate assessment policies can be formed. Conforming to this purpose, this research aims to unearth the existing challenges both teachers and learners encounter in virtual assessment and modifications recommended by them
Building EFL Learners’ Confidence and Belief System through Collaborative Learning: The Power of Topics of Interest
Full text linkThis paper discusses how tasks and activities in collaborative EFL learning promote learners’ confidence and belief system to perform better in their productive skills of English especially ‘speaking’. It is generally believed that learners’ lack of confidence is the main constraint when ‘speaking’ becomes the objective of an EFL lesson in addition to their lack of vocabulary and knowledge of grammar rules. Furthermore, belief system that they share as EFL learners plays crucial roles in shaping all the elements that contribute to success in EFL learning. This paper reveals (1) how tasks and activities developed by teachers at some universities in South Sulawesi build EFL learners’ confidence in speaking, and (2) how those teachers involved direct the EFL learners’ belief system to optimize the grab of English as a foreign language, the language that is believed to assist them realize their expectation to gain at least one of the widely offered scholarships, and (3) How topics of interest enhance learners’ participation in classroom that leads to success in language learning. Taking 124 students and 4 teachers from 4 universities comprising 4 classes as participants, and by utilizing several instruments such as questionnaire, interview, classroom observation and stimulated-recall, this pure qualitative study claims that teachers’ role in practicing their pre-developed activities along with the implementation of collaborative learning has greatly assisted the learners to develop stronger self- confidence and strengthen their belief system about their capability in EFL learning, especially speaking. It is also revealed that topic of interest is an essential teaching aspect which raises the awareness of the learners about the power of their metacognitive strategies in learning a second language
Investigating the Realization of Speech Function in a Speech through Systemic Functional Linguistics Perspective
Full text linkThis research aims to classify the type of Speech function process. This research employed systemic functional linguistics theory of Halliday, particularly speech function as a tool of analysis, more specific this research analyzed process of speech function. The phenomenon of speech function, in communicating people need other people who will be our listeners as well as our talking partners at the same time. These actions give rise to various different phenomena due to variations in the ability of each person to apply language and linguistics as well as their cultural background. Because of these divergences, it is undeniable that misunderstandings between listeners and speakers often occur, especially when both participants in a communication are non-native speakers. The data collected from President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. speech at United State of America from white House You-Tube on March 11th 2021. The researchers used qualitative research design to answer the research question and choose content analysis because the result of the data analyzed is in descriptive phenomenon such as word, clause and utterance. The researchers used documentation as the research instrument. The researchers collected the data that is posted on March, 11th 2021. The findings of this research showed 294 Data that Statement is 292data (99%), Question find 2(1%) data, 0 data for command and offer. The most type of speech function is Statement. In contrast which just 2 question and nothing data for command and offer in his speec
Excessive Gadget Exposure and Children Speech Delay: The Case of Autism Spectrum Risk Factor
Full text linkSmartphones and gadgets are considered as one of the main factors in children's speech delays, especially those under three years. This delay is also accompanied by a child's social impairment like the symptoms of the autism spectrum. This article attempts to demonstrate the statistical correlation between smartphone usage and children's speech delay. Employing a mixed method design by combining statistical inference and qualitative descriptive methods with 70 respondents who were parents of children 1 - 5 years old in Indonesia, the researchers collected data using questionnaires and interviews and further thematically analyzed the responses. This article could show a negatively significant correlation between the duration of gadget use and speech habits, which means that the longer a child spends time playing with gadgets, the worse his/her early-stage language proficiency will be. Thus, it can be concluded that the excessive usage of gadgets has a detrimental impact on children's cognitive and verbal growth. In addition, the researcher found that children with autism spectrum attributes had a relationship with the duration of gadget usage. Further implications on parenting and language teaching are discussed to examine the novelty of the findings
Students’ Online Assessments in Higher Education Context: Indonesian Teacher Educators’ Voice
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The usage of remote learning system creates challenges in many universities, especially during COVID-19 pandemic. The utilization of remote learning system has supported many lecturers in teaching and learning process. However, making an appropriate learning assessment is still an issue. This study was aimed to investigate the types of assessment techniques, learning platforms utilized by lecturers in assessing the students’ performance, and challenges in assessing students online.
Methodology:
This is a mixed method study. The participants were 20 lecturers from any disciplines working in one state university in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. The data were quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed.
Findings:
It was revealed that six assessment techniques were revealed including video projects, group presentations, essay writing, online tests, summarizing, and giving comments on online discussions. Moreover, seven learning platforms were found to be used by the participants with Zoom as the highest choice with 86.2%. Last, three main challenges of assessing students online were uncovered through interview data which include lack of face-to-face interactions, lack of supporting teaching and learning facilities, and lack of students’ integrity and honesty.
Conclusion:
Various techniques and platforms for students’ assessments were used by lecturers. However, a number of challenges were also found to show that not only do online assessments provide positive but also negative contribution towards students’ performance in assessments
Critical Discourse Analysis of Jokowi Tweets Based on the ideational meta-function Systemic Functional Linguistic meta-function
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Throughout order to analyze texts and discourses, Critical Discourse Analysis makes use of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) as a tool. Through use of Systemic Functional Linguistics is particularly interesting to Critical Discourse Analysis, even though the other linguistic models are also useful in the field. This is due to the model's emphasis on language use, as well as its informative and social functions.
Methodology:
The qualitative approach was utilized by the researcher since it is suitable with research by analyzing visual text or text that is visible and legible or it can be used to investigate the structure of words or visual text as language.
Findings:
The findings from the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) on the transitivity of Twitter texts related to Indonesia President Joko Widodo reveal interesting patterns. Focusing on the first fifteen Twitter posts in December, the analysis of the initial post highlighted four instances of Material Processes with the goal of improving farmers' productivity in Trenggalek. The subsequent posts showcased diverse transitivity patterns, covering themes such as economic development, government openness to criticism, responses to global events like the Omicron variant, and a commitment to environmental sustainability. Common elements across the posts included economic initiatives outside Java, infrastructure development, and social welfare efforts. Overall, these Twitter posts depicted President Joko Widodo's engagement with various issues, employing a mix of informative, persuasive, and directive communication styles. The analysis provides valuable insights into the President's priorities and governance approach during this period, offering a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted nature of his communication.
Conclusion:
The research provides valuable insights into the linguistic strategies employed by President Joko Widodo in his Twitter communication, shedding light on how the transitivity system is utilized to convey messages and shape perception
Students' Anxiety and Motivation to Speak English at Islamic Boarding School
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This study was conducted to find out the correlations and influences of students’ anxiety and motivation to students’ speaking English achievement.
Methodology:
One hundred and thirteen students Islamic Boarding School of Nabil Husein Samarinda participated in this study. A stratified random sampling technique was used in this study. Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety (FLCAS) and Attitude Motivation Test Battery (AMTB) were used as instruments. Multiple Regression and Path Analysis were used as data analysis techniques to analyze the data.
Findings:
80.4% of students’ anxiety influenced to students’ speaking English Achievement. The next finding showed that students’ anxiety correlated to students’ motivation at 94.7%. It indicated a strong correlation where the degree of correlation at 0.897. As well the students’ motivation also affected students’ speaking English achievement on the degree at 79.9%. The last finding showed that students’ speaking English was affected by students’ anxiety and motivation simultaneously.
Conclusion:
This article explains how the students’ anxiety and motivation influence speaking English achievement.
Originality:
This research was conducted to find out the correlations and the influences of students’ anxiety, and students’ motivation to students’ speaking English achievement
Reconstruction of Language Learning in Universities in the Post Covid-19
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After the Covid-19 pandemic forced educational institutions to change learning methods and techniques, especially at universities in Indonesia, because face-to-face meetings have been carried out in stages. This research generally aims to describe the Reconstruction of Indonesian Language Learning in Post-Covid-19 Universities.
Methodology:
This study uses the literature review method, searching and researching literature by reading various books, journals, and other publications.
Findings:
The findings of this study include post-covid-19 brings good benefits in terms of online-based learning, which is undoubtedly one of the demands of digitalization of education today. The strategy that can be used in reconstructing Indonesian learning after COVID-19 is to use the Blended Learning method, namely by a combination of learning models carried out in online and offline contexts; Supporting factors that exist in reconstructing Indonesian language learning in universities after the covid-19 pandemic include: students are accustomed and trained in online learning which is nothing but the demands of the era of digitalization of education at this time; besides that it can also trigger the acceleration of transformation for the world of education in Indonesia; the emergence of online learning applications as a learning reference that supports students; the spread of free online courses and the emergence of unlimited creativity; By studying online at home, students can at least apply it to their home environment.
Conclusion:
The obstacle in reconstructing Indonesian language learning at universities in the context of digitizing education at this time is the limited facilities and infrastructure in the form of internet quotas, internet signals or networks, wifi, facilities and infrastructure, response, and technology. Moreover, maximizing the blended learning method is the right strategy for overcoming the Various Obstacles in Reconstructing Indonesian Language Learning in Post-Covid-19 Universities
Is English Teachers Forum Contributive to Teachers’ Professionalism Development? Voices from Indonesian EFL Teachers
Full text linkIn Indonesian context, teachers’ competencies in terms of set of knowledge, skills, and behaviors are explicitly stated in the Indonesian Law No. 14/2005 on Lecturers and Teachers. Some previous studies dealing with teachers’ professional development have been conducted by some researchers. They have focused on investigating teachers’ efforts to improve their professional competence in the domain of academic qualification. Some studies also have focused on identifying effective teachers. However, little studies have scrutinized how the teachers’ professional development is improved through Teachers Forum. This present study investigated English teachers’ viewpoints on their involvement in the Teacher Forum and how it was contributive on their professional development in carrying out their professional tasks. This Ethnographic- Qualitative study involved the chief and four members of Teachers Forum. The data were collected through interview and they were analyzed applying the procedures suggested by Spradley (1979) covering domain analysis, taxonomic analysis, componential analysis, and theme analysis. The findings revealed that the participants had a good perception on the Teachers Forum for it was potential for them to develop their pedagogical competence. The contributions supporting the pedagogical competence from routine involvement and development programs of the Teachers Forum were 1) understanding and caring of the students’ uniqueness, conducting teaching and learning activities (setting instructional objectives, doing teaching activities, assessing students’ performance), 2) selecting ICT-based teaching media, conducting researches, doing self-teaching reflection, and 3) guiding the students to improve their English performanc
Nadiem Makarim’s Speech: A Critical Discourse Analysis at National Education Day
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National Education Day, the most important day for education in Indonesia, serves as the chief podium for the minister of education. Analyzing Nadiem Makarim’s speech through the viewpoint of Fairclough, who offers a three-dimensional framework for text and discourse, was the focus of critical discourse analysis.
Methodology:
This study uses a descriptive qualitative method by conducting a Critical Discourse Analysis approach. The data for this research is a transcript of Nadiem Makarim's speech at the time of National Education Day 2022 and analyzed through data reduction, data display, and drawing the conclusion.
Findings:
At the micro-level, Nadiem Makarim’s speech employed diction to emphasize the position of the people who would be participating in his speech. The lexical structures used are polysemy, metonymy, synonym, collocation, and a contrasting conjunction. At mezzo-level, the text was a transcript that was published on May 12, 2022, on the websites. At macro-level, the speech was given during the National Education Day ceremony, demonstrates the situational level. The institutional level proved during his tenure gave the speech. The social level demonstrates that both the audiences' and all Indonesians' reactions to Minister’s speech were positive and negative.
Conclusion:
With his speech, Nadiem Anwar Makarim received special attention from the community because of his role as an important person. The information he conveyed has made the researchers find the macro, mezzo, and micro levels. It is important to know the meaning of the speech so the listeners may have a different perspective in give their opinion.
Originality:
This research uses the newest National Education Day 2022 speech by Nadiem Makarim and the Critical Discourse Analysis approach to get the micro, mezzo and macro levels