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Is there any item or test bias in the Business English Test at Universitas Terbuka? Santoso, Agus; Retnawati, Heri; Pardede, Timbul; Rahayu, Dyah Paminta; Rosyada, Munaya Nikma; Tuanaya, Rugaya; Sotlikova, Rimajon; Atymtaevna, Begimbetova Guldana
Diksi Vol. 33 No. 2: DIKSI (SEPTEMBER 2025)
Publisher : Fakultas Bahasa, Seni, dan Budaya, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/diksi.v33i2.84570

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In an exemplary test implementation, the items used should be fair and free from bias. This biased content threatens the validity that will affect the interpretation of the test results. This study aims to analyze the biased content of items and tests on the test device for the Commercial English Course, with the code ADBI4201, a course in the Business Administration Study Program at the Faculty of Law, Social, and Political Sciences, Open University (UT). It uses the quantitative approach. Data were collected through documentation in the form of grids and responses from final semester test participants in January 2024. Data analysis was carried out by (1) estimating item parameters using classical test theory and item response theory for tests, (2) estimating item parameters based on regional groups and based on gender, which are used to identify DIF content, (3) testing the significance of DIF with a maximum likelihood comparison. The study's findings showed 26 items contained DIF by gender and 25 items contained DIF by region. The results of the test bias detection showed that the test slightly favored the female group and the students from the Java region.
Students’ Perceptions Towards the Use of Podcasts in EFL Classroom: A Case Study at a University of Uzbekistan Sotlikova, Rimajon; Haerazi, Haerazi
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023): July
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v11i3.8172

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Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has emerged as a significant factor in the realm of language education, yielding notable impacts. To shed light on this phenomenon, a case study was conducted to delve into the perceptions of students and attitudes of teachers regarding the utilization of podcasts in the teaching-learning process. The research problem addressed in this study aimed to explore students' perceptions toward the incorporation of podcasts in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom, as well as their understanding of the limitations and impact of podcasts on their language skill development. The study recruited 40 students and 2 teachers from the National University of Uzbekistan as participants. Data collection involved the distribution of questionnaires to students and conducting interviews with teachers. The questionnaires comprised 17 statements to gauge the participants' viewpoints. The findings revealed that a majority of respondents expressed their fondness for podcasts (80.2%), strongly agreeing that the use of podcasts is enjoyable (69.9%). Moreover, the researcher observed positive attitudes from both students and teachers toward the integration of podcasts in the EFL classroom. Students believed that podcasts had the potential to enhance their listening and speaking skills. Teachers, on the other hand, perceived podcasts as an effective tool for fostering students' collaborative and cooperative work skills, as well as their creative thinking strategies. However, challenges associated with the effective utilization of podcasts in the classroom also surfaced, prompting further exploration into optimal implementation strategies.
The Implementation of Project-Based Learning in Higher Education: A Case Study in the Indonesian Context Rachmawati, Umi; Pradita, Linda Eka; Ulyan, Mohammad; Sotlikova, Rimajon
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): January
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v12i1.8976

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The implementation of project-based learning has been the center of the teaching and learning process in higher education especially in Indonesia. Higher degree education including universities that implements the project-based learning model. Along with the practical use in class, there is a need to clarify whether the project-based learning has been well conducted. This study is conducted through qualitative approach to dig depicted picture of the implementation of the teaching model. The data were gathered through observation and in-depth interview which were analyzed using qualitative data analysis. The observation covers the preparation of the class like checking the lesson plan, syllabus, learning materials, and the instructional model used. The observation has also been done during the implementation of the lesson plan. The in-depth interview was done through conducting interview with the lecturers and the students about the implementation of the instructional model. The result of the study presents that the implementation of project-based learning was done in a number of ways and stimulate the development of the students’ skills. The implementation of the model was done in various ways covering the three main processes: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The model implemented facilitates the students’ problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, communication skills, collaboration skills, and information literacy. As the students developed their life skills, the teaching through the project-based learning model can be done creatively depending on the learners’ and teacher’s characters and the learning facilities.
Challenges and Opportunities: EFL Teachers' Teaching Experiences with ICT-Enhanced Professional Development in Higher Education Kusrini, Endang; Wardani, Niasisca Agustia; Sotlikova, Rimajon
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 4 (2025): October
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v13i4.16549

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The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction has become increasingly significant in higher education. While ICT offers clear opportunities for enhancing teaching and learning, little research has specifically examined how ICT-enhanced professional development shapes classroom practices in this context. This study aimed to investigate how higher education EFL teachers’ professional development experiences influenced their use of ICT in the classroom and what challenges and opportunities they perceived for their professional growth. A qualitative case study design was employed, involving classroom observations and semi-structured interviews with eight teachers in a university settings. The findings indicate that professional development plays a crucial role in shaping ICT integration, though its impact was uneven across teachers. At the same time, teachers’ experiences revealed a dual reality. While the teachers faced persistent barriers such as limited infrastructure, time constraints, and lack of sustained support, they also recognize clear opportunities for enhancing student engagement, collaboration, and their own professional development. The study underscores the need for institutions to move beyond one-off workshops by developing sustainable, context-sensitive, creating collaborative communities of practice, and embedding continuous mentorship into policy frameworks are critical to bridging the gap between ICT’s potential and its classroom reality. These implications highlight how higher education institutions can design professional development and policy initiatives that not only build teachers’ digital competence but also foster long-term innovation and improved learning outcomes.
The effectiveness of image streaming method in improving anecdotal text writing skills for high school students Susilo, Jimat; Nuralizza, Tazqiah; Ardiani Zain, Lulu; Muliawati, Hesti; Sotlikova, Rimajon
BAHASTRA Vol. 44 No. 1 (2024): BAHASTRA
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26555/bs.v44i1.750

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This study aims to describe the ability of the results of writing anecdotal text using the image-streaming method and describe the influence of the image-streaming learning method in improving the ability to write anecdotal text. This study used quantitative methods. This type of research is a quasi-experimental research with a nonequivalent control group design model. The variables in This study are divided into two, namely the independent variable is the image-streaming learning method and the dependent variable is writing anecdotal text. The sample of this study amounted to 60 students divided into two groups, namely 30 students as an experimental class and 30 as a control class. Data collection is carried out by observation techniques and tests. The data of this study were analyzed with statistics assisted by the SPSS program. The results of this study show that students' ability to write anecdotal texts has increased. The use of the image streaming learning method provides stimulus to students in determining the framework for composing anecdotal texts so that students can write anecdotal texts well. In addition, the use of this image-streaming learning method has proven effective in improving students' ability to write anecdotal texts. Students are more motivated and active in learning.