Joy Early Wahyuni Simarmata
Universitas Riau Kepulauan

Published : 2 Documents Claim Missing Document
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 2 Documents
Search

From Language Anxiety to Professional Excellence Among Indonesian Employees Alpino Susanto; Sri Langgeng Ratnasari; Albert Efendi Pohan; Tubagus Pamungkas; Linayati Lestari; Joy Early Wahyuni Simarmata
Vision: Journal for Language and Foreign Language Learning Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/vjv14i227792

Abstract

Although the demand for English proficiency in the workplace is increasing, limited research has examined its effects on employees' self-efficacy and job performance. English skills are essential for communication, productivity, and career advancement, yet their Influence on workplace outcomes remains understudied. This study investigates the relationship between employees' English self-efficacy and their professional performance using a mixed-methods design. A closed-ended survey was administered to 32 employees across five companies, and additional qualitative insights were collected from three managerial leaders. Quantitative data were analyzed through statistical correlation, while qualitative data were examined using thematic analysis. Findings show a strong correlation (r = .57) between English self-efficacy and job performance, indicating that employees who feel confident in their English abilities tend to perform more effectively. Managers also emphasized that English proficiency is especially important for supervisory and managerial roles. The study concludes that higher English self-efficacy positively contributes to job performance. However, its scope is limited by a small sample drawn from an electronics manufacturing company and by feedback from only three managerial interviewees, reducing the generalizability of the findings. Future research should explore a broader range of international workplace contexts to better understand how learning communities and vocational training can strengthen employees' language skills and performance.
PELATIHAN PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN LITERASI BACA TULIS ANAK-ANAK DI PERUMAHAN EDOFA GARDENIA DENGAN METODE BERCERITA Juwita Boneka Sinaga; Junierissa Marpaung; Sulastri Manurung; Novita Mandasari Hutagaol; Joy Early Wahyuni Simarmata; Jenni Happy Manalu
MINDA BAHARU Vol 9, No 2 (2025): Minda Baharu
Publisher : Universitas Riau Kepulauan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33373/jmb.v9i2.7308

Abstract

Di abad 21, keterampilan literasi sangat penting untuk mengembangkan kemampuan analitis, evaluasi dan berpikir kritis. Literasi baca tulis terdiri atas dua kegiatan yaitu kegiatan membaca dan menulis. Di Perumahan Edofa Gardenia banyak anak yang mengisi waktu luang dengan bermain dan melakukan kegiatan yang kurang bermanfaat dikarenakan para orang tua sibuk bekerja sehingga anak-anak kurang dalam pengawasan. Selain itu, anak SD di Perumahan Edofa Gardenia masih banyak yang belum mampu untuk literasi baca tulis. Adapun tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kemampuan literasi baca tulis pada anak di Perumahan Edofa Gardenia dengan menggunakan metode storytelling. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan ini adalah pelatihan dengan menggunakan metode storytelling. Peserta kegiatan dalam pengabdian ini adalah anak-anak dari usia 5-11 tahun yang berjumlah 30 orang anak. Adapun kegiatan dilakukan selama 2 bulan yaitu dari bulan Agustus – September tahun 2024. Tahap pelaksanaan kegiatan ini dari tahap persiapan, pelaksanaan dan tahap akhir dengan melakukan evaluasi. Dari hasil pelatihan diperoleh ada peningkatan anak dalam kemampuan literasi baca tulis dengan menggunakan metode storytelling dimana membawa perubahan dalam kemampuan verbal, kreativitas dan pemikiran kritis dalam mengkontribusikan ide-ide serta imajinasi.