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Rustan Santaria
Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo
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Implementation of English Language Teaching Methods under Merdeka Curriculum: A Case Study of Junior High Schools in Palopo Andi Hasri Tri Ulandari; Rustan Santaria; Wisran Wisran
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v6i4.265

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This study aims to analyze the application of English teaching methods based on the Merdeka Curriculum at the junior high school level in Palopo City. The main focus of this study is to identify the methods used, the barriers faced by teachers, and their perceptions of these methods. This study employs a mixed-methods approach with an explanatory sequential design. Data were collected through observations, questionnaires, and interviews with English teachers at four schools, two public and two private. The results indicate that private schools tend to be more proactive in implementing methods such as project-based learning and communicative language teaching, whereas public schools remain dominated by conventional methods. The barriers faced by teachers are divided into three categories: internal, external, and contextual. However, teachers have a positive perception of the Merdeka Curriculum and demonstrate a willingness to develop more contextual teaching methods. This study recommends the need for ongoing training, improved infrastructure, and policy support to optimize the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum.
The Implementation of the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum and Its Impact on Students’ Motivation in Learning English at MAN Palopo Annisa Gita Mulyani; Rustan Santaria; Jufriadi Jufriadi
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v7i1.266

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This research investigates the impact of the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum on students’ motivation to learn English at MAN Palopo. As a newly introduced educational approach in Indonesia, the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum emphasizes student-centered learning, autonomy, and the development of individual interests and competencies. The study adopts a qualitative descriptive method, using observations, interviews, and documentation to gather data from English teachers and 11th-grade students involved in the curriculum implementation. Findings reveal that the curriculum has significantly influenced students’ motivation in learning English. Many students reported feeling more engaged, confident, and enthusiastic in participating in English learning activities. They also showed improvements in both their spoken and written English skills. Despite these positive outcomes, the implementation process faces several challenges, including inadequate school facilities, limited teacher preparedness, and a lack of ongoing professional development. Nonetheless, when implemented effectively, the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum has the potential to enhance students’ intrinsic motivation and foster a more meaningful English learning experience.
Exploring English Teachers’ Strategies for Writing Instruction at MAN Palopo: A Qualitative Study Alyesa Adelia Putri; Rustan Santaria; Jufriadi
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v7i2.267

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This study investigates English teachers’ strategies for teaching writing in an Indonesian Islamic senior high school context, with particular emphasis on identifying dominant and effective instructional approaches. Employing a qualitative descriptive design, the study was conducted at MAN Palopo and involved two experienced English teachers selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis, and analyzed using John W. Creswell’s qualitative procedures, including data transcription, coding, categorization, and thematic interpretation. The findings reveal six key strategies implemented across different stages of writing instruction: Genre-Based Approach, Cooperative Learning, Quick Write, RAFT, Journalistic Questions (5W1H), and Blooming Sentences. Among these, the Genre-Based Approach and Cooperative Learning emerged as the most dominant due to their systematic scaffolding, alignment with curriculum requirements, and ability to promote student interaction and engagement. These strategies were effectively integrated across pre-writing, while-writing, and post-writing phases, contributing to improved student writing proficiency, increased confidence, and more active classroom participation. The study highlights that the integration of structured, collaborative, and context-sensitive strategies is essential for effective writing instruction in EFL classrooms. It also underscores the need for sustained professional development and institutional support to enable teachers to adapt and implement diverse pedagogical approaches. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on context-responsive writing pedagogy in Indonesian secondary education and offers practical implications for enhancing teaching practices in similar settings.
Social Realities and Efforts to Prevent Human Trafficking in Indonesia Burhanuddin Burhanuddin; Sabaruddin Sabaruddin; Andi Sukmawati Assaad; Rustan Santaria; Intan Soliha Ibrahim
Al Mabhats : Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Agama Vol 11 No 1 (2026): Al Mabhats : Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Agama
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat IAIN Lhokseumawe

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47766/almabhats.v11i1.7418

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Human trafficking is a transnational crime and a severe violation of human rights that continues to evolve with globalization and advances in digital technology. In Southeast Asia, particularly in Cambodia and Myanmar, a novel pattern of trafficking has emerged involving forced criminality within online scam operations, entrapping thousands of Indonesian citizens. This study employs a comprehensive literature review methodology, analyzing legal frameworks, international reports, government policies, and Islamic scholarly sources to investigate the factors driving human trafficking in the region and to explore its prevention from an Islamic perspective. The findings identify key drivers, including economic vulnerability, limited educational opportunities, inadequate state oversight, social and moral crises, and the exploitation of digital technologies. From the Islamic ethical framework, human trafficking violates core principles such as karāmah insāniyyah (human dignity), ʿadl(justice), raḥmah (compassion), and ḥurriyyah (freedom), constituting a significant social sin that undermines societal moral fabric and humanitarian values. Consequently, effective prevention requires a multifaceted approach integrating robust legal enforcement, international collaboration, public awareness initiatives, and the reinforcement of religious and moral education. The study underscores the necessity of harmonizing legal, social, and Islamic strategies to protect human dignity and support the rehabilitation of trafficking survivors.
Co-Authors Alyesa Adelia Putri Andi Hasri Tri Ulandari Andi sukmawati Assaad Annisa Gita Mulyani Burhanuddin Burhanuddin Intan Soliha Ibrahim Jufriadi Jufriadi Jufriadi Sabaruddin Sabaruddin Wisran Wisran