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Pragmatic Elements in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Textbooks in Senior High Schools of Pekanbaru Joko Ariyanto; Raja Syamsidar; Juswandi Juswandi; Hermanysah Hermanysah; Fitra Elia
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 11 No. 2 (2024): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v11i2.2165

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This study aims to analyze the pragmatic elements present in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) textbooks used in senior high schools in Pekanbaru, Indonesia. Specifically, it examines the coverage of speech acts, metapragmatic strategies, and contextual variables in two widely used textbooks: Buku Sarana Elektronik (BSE) and Pathway to English, for grades X, XI, and XII. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach with document analysis techniques, drawing data from the textbooks and interviews with English teachers in Pekanbaru. The findings reveal that the coverage of speech acts in both textbooks is incomplete, with an overemphasis on directives such as commands, requests, and suggestions. These speech acts, often face-threatening, require higher pragmatic competence from learners, which the textbooks do not adequately support. Additionally, metapragmatic information provided in the textbooks is limited and focuses more on pragmalinguistics than sociopragmatic factors, leaving students underprepared for real-life communication where social norms and contextual variables such as power dynamics play a crucial role. The textbooks also lack diversity in contextual variables, with most dialogues featuring interactions between individuals of equal power and little social distance, reducing learners’ exposure to various social roles and communication contexts. The study concludes that both BSE and Pathway to English fail to provide sufficient pragmatic content and suggests that future textbook design should include a broader range of speech acts, metapragmatic strategies, and diverse social contexts to better develop learners' pragmatic competence. The findings have significant implications for improving the effectiveness of teaching materials in Indonesian EFL classrooms.
English for Informatics: Insights from Evaluating a Contextual Learning Module Fitra Elia; Devi Sospita; Ria Wuri Andary
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

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This research article presents the findings of the assessment of the English I Module used by students of the informatics study program. The evaluation's goal is to determine how well the module supports the students' comprehension of technical English associated with the informatics sector in terms of effectiveness, relevance, and applicability. A questionnaire covering topics like material comprehension, content relevance to the workplace, contextual learning approaches, and preferred learning activities was filled out by 27 students and used to gather data. The results show that the module has been successful in promoting learning and has helped students' technical vocabulary and reading skills. These findings provide valuable insights for the development of future English modules that are more culturally relevant and adaptable.
THE ROLE OF AUDIO VISUAL MEDIA IN CREATING ACTIVE AND FUN ISLAMIC EDUCATION LEARNING Maisaroh Ritonga; Wita Ferwati; Anggi Jelita Siregar; Dilla Rahmawati; Putri Arina; Selvy Agustin; Ermawati.S; Fitra Elia; Herliza
Akrab Juara : Jurnal Ilmu-ilmu Sosial Vol. 11 No. 2 (2026): Mei
Publisher : Yayasan Azam Kemajuan Rantau Anak Bengkalis

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The purpose of this study is to examine how audio-visual media can help improve engagement, motivation, and the quality of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning. By combining sound and images, the use of audio-visual media is considered capable of providing a more realistic learning experience, thereby helping students understand abstract ideas such as stories of goodness, religious practices, and moral principles. By interviewing three students, this study used a qualitative descriptive approach to learn their views on the performance of the media. The study has found that audio-visual media can create a more interesting and enjoyable classroom environment, in addition to helping students pay attention and understand information. When instructors play learning videos, animations, or audio recitations of the Quran, students become more motivated and active in the learning process. Concrete visualizations also help reduce verbosity and improve students' long-term retention of the subject matter. Therefore, audiovisual media has proven to be a powerful pedagogical tool for realizing interactive, dynamic, and relevant learning according to the characteristics of children in the digital era.