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Affective Assessment in Online English Classroom: How does It Work? Maisarah, Ira; Arsyad, Safnil; Sofyan, Dedi
English Education : English Journal for Teaching and Learning Vol 11, No 02 (2023)
Publisher : UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24952/ee.v11i02.10354

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This study discusses the challenging of assessing affective in English online classes at a junior high school in Bengkulu city. The method used was mix method with a questionnaire and structured interview through a google form. There are fifty English teachers who became the informant in this study. The findings showed that English teachers face challenges in assessing affective. Moreover, the assessment cannot be done concurrently, because of the limited time during online learning. Despite the affective assessment-based practice being the main assessment as the goal of learning, the way how to assess was still needed to be improved in the future.
CHARACTERISTICS OF ARTICLE TITLES IN HIGH-IMPACT LINGUISTICS & ENGLISH EDUCATION JOURNALS Syaprizal, Syaprizal; Arsyad, Safnil; Yunita, Wisma
Linguists : Journal of Linguistics and Language Teaching Vol 11, No 2 (2025): December
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29300/ling.v11i2.8395

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The Title is an integral part of a journal article because it advertises the article to readers; if it is attractive, readers will read it. However, studies on the characteristics of article titles published in reputable journals in Applied Linguistics and English Language Education are scarce in the literature. Based on quartile rankings, this study compares the linguistic features and content structure of scientific article titles in reputable international journals in Applied Linguistics and English Language Education. Using a content analysis design, 982 article titles from 12 international journals published between 2022 and 2024 were analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. The results showed that the title length varied according to quartile: Q1 and Q3 had a higher average title length than Q2 and Q4, reflecting the tendency to use more descriptive titles in highly reputable journals. Linguistically, noun phrases were the most commonly used syntactic structure, but Q1 journals used compound constructions and -ing verb phrases that reflected the complexity and dynamics of ideas. Regarding content, the research method feature appeared most frequently, followed by data and findings, especially in Q1 and Q3 journals. In contrast, topic-only titles were more dominant in Q4 journals. These findings confirm that the structure of article titles reflects a scientific communication strategy tailored to the Journal's reputation. This study offers a conceptual contribution through a combined classification framework between linguistic features and title content. It provides practical guidance for academic authors in designing effective titles according to the expectations of target journals.
Enhancing EFL Reading Comprehension and Engagement through Multimodal Instructional Design: A Convergent Mixed-Methods Study Riansih, Rismar; Arsyad, Safnil; Adnan, Zifirdaus
Jurnal Pendidikan Progresif Vol 15, No 4 (2025): Jurnal Pendidikan Progresif
Publisher : FKIP Universitas Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23960/jpp.v15i4.pp2698-2711

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Enhancing EFL Reading Comprehension and Engagement through Multimodal Instructional Design: A Convergent Mixed-Methods Study. Objectives: This study explores to what extent the multimodal features incorporated into Indonesian high school English textbooks impact students’ engagement and comprehension during reading. As students engage more and more with visually oriented, digitally mediated texts, it becomes imperative to understand how multimodal materials can shape learning. Method:  "A convergent parallel mixed-method research design was employed. A total of 75 government-issued English course Grade XII students participated in the study. The researchers collected quantitative data through pre-tests, post-tests, and a student engagement questionnaire that measures behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement. Qualitative data were collected from an open-ended questionnaire that investigated how participants interpreted the textbooks’ images, colors, layout, and other multimodal resources. Findings: The results indicated that students’ comprehension was significantly improved by multimodal texts, as evidenced by their mean scores compared to traditional texts-only. The students noted that graphic aids assisted their comprehension of difficult language by reinforcing meaning and information recall. The conjunction of multimodal features enhanced motivation and reduced boredom, leading to greater emotional engagement. The qualitative answers also suggested that students found the multimodal layouts more aesthetically appealing, more organized and easier to move along with during a positive reading experience. In summary, the combination of quantitative and qualitative findings shows that multimodal features do significantly contribute to improving students’ engagement and understanding. Conclusion: The findings suggest that English teachers in Indonesia should incorporate a more systematic use of multimodal design in their integration of visual and spatial aspects and help their students question images critically. Multimodal literacy should be embedded in teachers’ pedagogy to create education that is more relevant, inclusive, and effective in today’s EFL classrooms. Keywords: multimodal texts, english textbooks, student engagement, reading comprehension,  EFL. 
Enhancing Biology Students' Scientific Literacy through the Critical Analysis and Discussion-Comparison with the Extended Learning Community Model Irwandi, Irwandi; Ade Cahaya, Mariana; Syahfitri, Jayanti; Waluyo, Budi; Arsyad, Safnil
Jurnal Pendidikan IPA Indonesia Vol. 14 No. 4 (2025): December 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jpii.v14i4.31909

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Despite global reforms in science education that emphasize collaboration, critical thinking, and real-world application, many secondary students continue to struggle with scientific reasoning and communication, particularly in Biology. This study addresses this gap by evaluating the effectiveness of the Critical Analysis and Discussion Comparison with Extended Learning Community (CADC-ELC) method in enhancing students' written and oral communication and cognitive performance. Employing a quasi-experimental design with 90 tenth-grade students in Indonesia, participants were divided into three groups: CADC-ELC, CADC-only, and conventional instruction. Data were collected using validated observation sheets and a 30-item cognitive test and analyzed using the Games-Howell post-hoc test. Results revealed that CADC-ELC significantly outperformed other groups in all areas: written communication improved from M = 31.0 to 70.3, oral communication from M = 9.1 to 17.06, and cognitive scores from M = 33.3 to 83.1 (all p < .001). These findings suggest that CADC-ELC offers a robust, globally relevant model for strengthening science education through dialogic, scaffolded, and context-rich instruction.
ASSESSING WORTHINESS IN BOOK REVIEW ARTICLES: AUTHORS’ STRATEGIES IN EVALUATING THE REVIEWED BOOKS Juansyah, Mardi; Arsyad, Safnil; Adnan, Zifirdaus
PAROLE: Journal of Linguistics and Education Vol 15, No 1 (2025): Volume 15 Number 1 April 2025
Publisher : Master Program in Linguistics, Diponegoro University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/parole.v15i1.47-63

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Book review articles highlight the worthiness of new publications through critical insights, encouraging deeper interest and appreciation among readers. Previous studies often lack focus on journal reputation and publication regions. This study aims to analyse authors’ common rhetorical pattern and strategies for evaluating and issuing final opinions. Forty-eight articles from eight Scopus-indexed journals in language-related field were analysed using four moves with sixteen steps model. The results indicate that the first three moves (Introducing the book, Summarizing the content, and Evaluating the book) are obligatory, while Issuing a final opinion is conventional. Additionally, two steps (Defining the general topic of the book and Providing a general assessment) consistently appear. The analysis reveals that the authors tend to use praise more frequently than criticism in their evaluations, particularly when assessing the book as a whole. Furthermore, the findings show that authors primarily provide recommendations and rarely disqualify the works for final judgment. This study has important implications for novice writers, as they should be familiar with the rhetorical structure and aware of the strategies used for evaluating and issuing final opinions in book review articles, thereby enhancing their chances of publication in high-impact journals.
Dealing with journal review results: How successful and productive authors avoid and respond to manuscript rejections Arsyad, Safnil; Zaim, Muhammad; Othman, Juliana
EduLite: Journal of English Education, Literature and Culture Vol 11, No 1 (2026): February 2026
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sultan Agung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30659/e.11.1.34-48

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Both early-career writers and authors with more experience may get rejected when they submit a manuscript to a distinguished or high impact journal; however, different authors may respond to rejections differently and this will determine whether or not an author is successful and publish a lot of articles in good journals. This study is aimed at investigating how productive authors react to article rejections they obtain from journal editors. This study used a qualitative approach and inductive coding data analysis techniques and processes were used to examine the data from semi-structured interview. Ten productive authors in the field of education from Malaysia and Indonesia were interviewed using a semi-structured interview to get the data. The results show that: 1) when responding to a rejection, most authors revised their manuscripts following editor or reviewers’ comments and corrections before submitting it to another journal with a lower ranking or Quartile value, 2) the major factor causing a rejection according to the respondents is a manuscript which is very similar or a duplicate of an already published one, and 3) the major factor causing a rejection according to the respondents is a manuscript which is very similar or a duplicate of an already published one.. Thus, productive authors keep writing although their manuscripts often got rejected by journals because authors learn from comments and corrections from editors and/or reviewers. Novice authors should not give up writing and revising their manuscripts although they often experience rejections from journals’ reviewers and/or editors.