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EMPOWERING STUDENTS' CRITICAL LITERACY THROUGH MULTIMODALITY APPROACH AT A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN AMBON Felicia Miranda Lekatompessy; Jusak Patty; Annery Fienta
PAKEM: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 6 No 2 (2026): Pakem : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : Universitas Pattimura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/pakem.6.2.139-151

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This community service program aimed to strengthen students' critical literacy through multimodal English learning supported by artificial intelligence (AI) at SMA Negeri 6 Ambon. The program was implemented through four stages: orientation and coordination, training implementation, mentoring and evaluation, and sustainability planning. Students analysed videos, posters, and social media texts before creating thematic multimodal posters, which were later enhanced using AI tools such as Gemini and Google AI Studio. Observations and participant feedback showed increased engagement during collaborative activities, with students demonstrating greater confidence in interpreting visual messages and expressing ideas across modes. Teachers noted that multimodal tasks encouraged more active participation compared to conventional learning activities. The findings indicate that integrating critical literacy, multimodality, and guided AI use can support contextual English learning and promote meaningful student involvement in local EFL classrooms.
UNDERSTANDING FRESHMEN STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF BASIC ENGLISH SKILLS, LEARNING BARRIERS, AND STRATEGIES IN AN INDONESIAN UNIVERSITY Ferawaty Syam; Annery Fienta; Muhammad Asrul Sultan; Hardianti
International Journal of Research on English Teaching and Applied Linguistics Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Bone

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30863/ijretal.v6i2.10701

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This study investigates freshmen students’ self-perceived basic English abilities in a non-English department at an Indonesian university. Using a descriptive quantitative survey design, data were collected from 101 participants through a six-item multiple-choice questionnaire administered via an online survey platform. The findings reveal that most students rate their overall English proficiency as poor and show low confidence in using English in daily contexts. Speaking and listening emerged as the most frequently identified weak skills, while grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and reading comprehension were cited as major challenges. Students’ experiences learning English in high school were mixed, with many reporting inadequate preparation for university-level demands. In terms of learning strategies, students primarily relied on self-study and reading, with fewer attending formal courses, and some reporting no deliberate strategy at all. These results suggest a gap between students’ secondary education experiences and their readiness for academic English tasks. The study highlights the need for universities to provide early support focusing on communicative competence, foundational language skills, and confidence-building activities. Limitations include the exclusive use of self-reported data, a limited number of survey items, and a single-site sample. Recommendations for future research include larger samples, mixed-methods approaches, longitudinal studies, and evaluations of targeted interventions to improve students’ basic English competence