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Exploring EFL University Students Experiences in Using Podcasts for Listening Skills Syahril Rohim Zulfikar; Devi Mulatsih; Utut Kurniati
Journal of Educational Management Research Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026)
Publisher : Al-Qalam Institue

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61987/jemr.v5i4.2744

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This study aimed to explore EFL university students’ experiences of using English podcasts as a resource for developing listening skills. A qualitative descriptive research design was employed to gain an in-depth understanding of students’ experiences, perceptions, benefits, and challenges in podcast-based listening learning. The participants were fourth-year English Education students who regularly listened to English podcasts as part of their independent learning activities. Data were collected through an open-ended questionnaire and analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s (2021) thematic analysis approach. The findings revealed four main themes: experiences of using English podcasts, the influence of podcasts on listening development, advantages and challenges of podcast use, and students’ perceptions of podcasts. Students reported that podcasts supported their listening comprehension, familiarity with different accents and speaking rates, vocabulary development, pronunciation improvement, and confidence in understanding spoken English. Although students encountered challenges related to fast speech, unfamiliar vocabulary, slang expressions, and accent variations, they developed strategies to overcome these difficulties. The findings imply that podcasts can serve as flexible and meaningful digital learning resources that promote authentic language exposure and support independent listening development among EFL learners.
Exploring Students' Cognitive Engagement in English Language Classrooms Through Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) Qorry Annisa; Maisa; Devi Mulatsih
Journal of Educational Management Research Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026)
Publisher : Al-Qalam Institue

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61987/jemr.v5i4.2793

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This study aimed to explore students' cognitive engagement during the learning of Passive Voice through Educaplay's Froggy Jump feature within a Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) environment. A qualitative case study design was employed involving five Grade XI students and one English teacher at a senior high school in Cirebon, Indonesia. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis, and analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, including data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The findings revealed four interconnected dimensions of cognitive engagement: deep learning strategies, self-regulation, mental effort and persistence, and strategic problem solving. Students actively analyzed grammatical structures, monitored their understanding, sustained cognitive effort despite learning difficulties, and developed strategies to solve Passive Voice tasks collaboratively. The study concludes that gamified MALL fosters meaningful cognitive engagement when supported by teacher scaffolding and peer interaction. These findings imply that English teachers should integrate gamified mobile learning with reflective and collaborative instructional practices to promote deeper grammar learning and higher-order thinking.
THE KOIN JAGAT GAME ON THE DESTRUCTION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES IN INDONESIA: A CDA STUDY Andini Kurnia Firdaus; Kiki Nurrizqiyyah; Naufal Maulana Faza; Devi Mulatsih; Dian Farijanti
Lire Journal (Journal of Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 9 No. 3 (2025): Lire Journal (Journal of Linguistics and Literature)
Publisher : Elite Laboratory Jurusan Sastra Inggris Universitas Bangka Belitung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33019/lire.v9i2.481

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This study aims to analyze the impact of the coin jagat game phenomenon on the social life of Indonesian society using the Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) approach. The study focuses on the narrative related to the phenomenon of Koin Jagat and the response given by the government. The urgency of this research lies in understanding the impact of digital technology on social behavior, including in education involving students. According to Van Dijk’s theory, media language has an important role in shaping public opinion. The phenomenon resulting from the existence of the Koin Jagat game is the cause of the destruction of public facilities and disruption of social order. By understanding the phenomenon, educational institutions can develop a better digital literacy curriculum. This research uses a qualitative approach with a text analysis method sourced from national media online news data. The data collected is analyzed using Van Dijk’s theory which includes analysis of the macrostructure, superstructure, and microstructure of the text.
Exploring EFL Learners' Experiences of Using English Movies to Enhance Listening Skills Siti Nurhaliza; Devi Mulatsih; Nunung Nurjannah
Journal of Educational Management Research Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026)
Publisher : Al-Qalam Institue

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61987/jemr.v5i4.2794

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This study aimed to explore EFL learners’ experiences of using English movies to enhance their listening skills, identify the benefits they gained, and examine the challenges they encountered during the learning process. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed to provide an in-depth understanding of learners’ experiences. The participants consisted of three undergraduate EFL students purposively selected from a private university in Indonesia. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that watching English movies significantly contributed to the improvement of learners’ listening skills by enhancing their comprehension of authentic spoken English, pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, and awareness of various English accents. Furthermore, the participants reported increased motivation, confidence, and enjoyment in learning English through authentic audiovisual materials. Despite these benefits, they experienced several obstacles, including rapid speech, unfamiliar accents, connected speech, and limited vocabulary. To address these challenges, they adopted various learning strategies such as using subtitles, replaying difficult scenes, and inferring meaning from context. The study implies that integrating English movies into EFL instruction can provide an engaging and authentic learning environment that effectively supports listening development while fostering learners’ motivation and autonomous learning skills.