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The Comparative Analysis of Students' Needs of SMA, SMK & MA Al-Ittihad DDI Soni (Students' and Teachers' Perspectives) Nahdawati; Rahmatul Ummu Arifin; Sitti Hawaena; Murniati; Moh Jusri Kahar
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025): 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.v12i1.3614

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This study aims to analyze and compare the English learning needs from the perspectives of students and teachers at SMKN 1 Dampal Selatan, MA Al-Ittihad DDI Soni, and SMA Negeri 1 Dampal Selatan. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach using data collected through questionnaires distributed to students and interviews conducted with English teachers. The focus of this study includes academic needs such as mastery of the four main English skills, and non-academic needs like motivation, environmental support, and self-confidence, as well as perceptions regarding the use of technology in learning. The results indicate a significant gap between students’ and teachers’ expectations. Students tend to prefer practical, technology-based, and work-oriented materials, while teachers emphasize grammar mastery, basic language skills, and the need for adequate learning media. Additionally, students expressed difficulties in vocabulary acquisition and low confidence in speaking, whereas teachers stressed the importance of enhancing motivation and learning facilities. These findings highlight the necessity to adjust curricula and teaching methods to better align with students’ real-world needs and support more effective English learning.
UNDERSTANDING LEXICAL AMBIGUITY IN SENTENCE PROCESSING AMONG 12 AND 15 YEARS OLD LEARNER Rahmatul Ummu Arifin
Scolae: Journal of Pedagogy Vol 6 No 2 (2023): Volume 6 (2) Desember 2023
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (STKIP) Dampal Selatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56488/scolae.v6i2.204

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Psycholinguistics serves as a crucial bridge between cognitive psychology and linguistic theory in understanding the mental processes involved in language acquisition and production. Rather than viewing language as a static set of rules, this field examines how linguistic components map onto the brain's cognitive architecture as a dynamic, predictive system. This study analyzes language processing challenges, such as lexical ambiguity and syntactic complexity, in adolescents aged 12 and 15 who are experiencing a crucial phase of cognitive maturation in their working memory capacity. The findings indicate that obstacles in academic comprehension are often not caused by low intelligence, but rather by limitations in working memory capacity and cognitive overload. As a solution, this study proposes the implementation of metacognitive literacy strategies, such as strategic pausing and self-monitoring, to enhance students' cognitive flexibility in managing their mental resources autonomously.