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Indonesian EFL Teachers' Identity Construction in a Global Englishes Era Ubaidillah, M. Faruq; Elfiyanto, Sonny; Rifiyani, Andri Jamaul; Lee, Huan Yik
JEELS (Journal of English Education and Linguistics Studies) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2023): JEELS May 2023
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syekh Wasil, Kediri, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30762/jeels.v10i1.1082

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Studies on English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers’ identity construction have been extensively investigated in recent years. However, the previous studies exclusively focused on teachers in higher education and neglected Global Englishes (GE) concept as a mediator in identity construction. Therefore, to fill this lacuna, the current narrative research study explored the identity construction of 10 Indonesian EFL secondary school teachers in the Global Englishes era. The data were gathered through in-depth interviews and observations and were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) thematic analysis. Findings were elaborated into six emerging themes; they were 1) teachers’ perspectives of Global Englishes, 2) the goal of teaching English, 3) native speaker fallacy, 4) the use of mother tongue, 5) the use of Western cultures, and 6) the use of international English textbooks. Based on the investigation, the teachers echoed multiple identities as English teachers vis-à-vis the Global Englishes era. Although they are aware of such an issue, their tenets to adhere to the practice of native speaker fallacy are still strongly held. In other words, our study revealed a perceptual mismatch among the teachers with regard to their identities in a Global Englishes era.
UNCOVERING THE RESILIENCE AND STRESS FACTORS OF EFL TEACHERS: A NARRATIVE STUDY Syabilla, Zalsa Febrina; Ubaidillah, M. Faruq; Mustofa, Mutmainnah; Romadhon, M. Galuh Elga
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v12i1.8934

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EFL teachers typically confront an abundance of problems that can lead to stress and have an influence on their resilience. Understanding resilience and stress can help improve well-being and education. This qualitative study tried to figure out the resilience and stress factors faced by EFL teachers across educational levels. The narrative inquiry involved an in-depth semi-structured interview administered to four EFL teachers across primary, middle, and secondary levels. The findings indicate that EFL teachers across educational levels encounter similar stressors, such as heavy workloads, student behavior, and low salary. Surprisingly, there were differences in stress factors and resilience strategies utilized by teachers across educational levels. The primary-level teacher reported more stress when dealing with students’ behavior, whereas middle-level teacher was stressed by students’ behavior and resources, and high school teacher by resource constraints and encouraged student engagement. Regarding resilience strategies, teachers at all levels indicated seeking support from family and friends but also using different coping methods such as meditation, leisure activities, and positive thinking. The findings suggest the importance of understanding the unique stress factors faced by EFL teachers across educational levels and establishing targeted support programs to enhance teacher resilience.
Islamic junior high school students Rifiyani, Andri Jamaul; Mustofa, Mutmainnah; Ubaidillah, M. Faruq; Lee, Huan Yik; Putra, Suatmo Pantja
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 13 No 1 (2023): Issued in March 2023
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v13i1.5046

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The L2 motivational self-system (L2MSS) has been extensively investigated in multiple contexts. However, few studies have explored its correlation with Islamic junior high English students
Identity Construction and Classroom Participation Of An Indonesian Graduate Student In An Australian University Ubaidillah, M. Faruq; Widiati, Utami
JEELS (Journal of English Education and Linguistics Studies) Vol. 8 No. 1 (2021): JEELS May 2021
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syekh Wasil, Kediri, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30762/jeels.v8i1.3123

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This narrative study explores identity construction and classroom participation of an Indonesian student who attended a master program in TESOL in an Australian university. Grounded from identity and investment frameworks (Norton, 2000) and situated learning theory (Lave & Wenger, 1991), the study specifically probes into the changing identity construction across time shaped by the participant’s involvement in the community of practice. Data analysis followed Polkinghorne’s (1995) categorical procedure and Connelly and Clandinin’s (2006) three-dimensional space of narrative inquiry. The findings portray gradual and complex identity construction mediated by the participant’s agentive classroom participation. It was also found that the participant’s identity evolved across time together with a movement from peripheral to full participation. This study informs that L2 learning is dependent on social, emotional, cultural, and situated practices depicted in L2 learner’s classroom participation. It also highlights the need for incorporating narrative inquiry to understand multiple, subjective, and conflicting values in L2 learning and other educational contexts.
The Portrait of Teacher Talk and Language Choices in EFL Classroom: Insights for Children’s Language Learning Khusna, Khaula Amelia; Mustofa, Mutmainnah; Alka, Wensi; Ubaidillah, M. Faruq; Lee , Huan Yik; Putra, Suatmo Pantja
Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Vol 4 No 2 (2022): Child Education Journal: August
Publisher : Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33086/cej.v4i2.3501

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The present study focused on teachers’ perceptions of how teacher talk works in the classroom and some challenges they might encounter during initiating interaction to encourage students. A classroom observation was done to portray the data of the learning process and teachers’ interview was also conducted to discover insights about teacher talk and the challenges encountered in the classroom interaction. Findings demonstrated that the teachers enacted dominant English communication as the input rather than using students’ first language. They felt increasing the use of the target language would be more challenging as it is influenced by some aspects from both teachers and students’ motivation, attitude, and proficiency. In addition, teacher talk is varied in some extents based on the teacher and student factors. The findings also showed that teacher talk mostly occurred in the form of asking questions, giving directions, explaining the lesson, and praising the students. In addition, as the students were considered young learners, it was found that classroom interaction and language choice must be adjustable in order to make communication become more effective. Keywords: teacher talk, perception, challenge, language choice, primary level
The Creation of EYL Textbooks in Indonesia: An Interview Study on EFL Teachers’ Perceptions Arida Mufidah; Mustofa, Mutmainnah; Ubaidillah, M. Faruq
Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Vol 4 No 3 (2022): Child Education Journal: Desember
Publisher : Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33086/cej.v4i3.3514

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Textbooks are a type of teaching material. Textbooks used in classrooms must have gone through an evaluation process based on standards for textbook creation. However, various problems arise in the production of textbooks, especially English textbooks for grades 1-3. This study used a case study to find out what information is used by EFL teachers for low grades textbook creation and the causes of material gaps in in the textbook situated in an elementary school in Malang, East Java, Indonesia. Participants in this study were 6 teachers who had created English textbooks for their EYL classes. Data were collected through interviews. Semi-structured interviews were used to address questions and explore topics of interest. From the interviews, there were 3 answers to the first research question, which is what teachers use when creating textbooks for lower grade, those are; 1) worksheets, 2) the combination of books and worksheeet and 3) Internet. There were 4 main answers to the second research question regarding the difficulties or obstacles experienced by teachers in creatingcreating the English books. Those are; 1) standart in creating tetxtbooks, 2) time allocation in creating books, 3) feedback in creating textbooks, and 4) English as local content.