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<![CDATA[TEACHER-ADAPTED MATERIALS IN TEACHING ENGLISH AT A SECONDARY SCHOOL ]]>
<![CDATA[Saputri, Yusyfiyah Adinda]]>;
<![CDATA[Dollah, Syarifuddin]]>;
<![CDATA[Muhalim, Muhalim]]>
<![CDATA[ JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy Vol 3, No 1, March (2024): JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Universitas Negeri Makassar ]]>
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DOI: 10.26858/jtechlp.v3i3, Sept.66656
<![CDATA[This study aims to find out why teachers adapted materials in teaching English at secondary school and how teachers adapted the materials. The researcher applied a case study qualitative method. To achieve the research objectives, the data were collected by comparing documents and interviews. English teachers of MAN 2 Makassar who were using adapted materials, implementing the Merdeka Curriculum, and teaching in grades X and XI served as the study’s subject. The result of this study showed that: (1) The reasons teachers adapted the materials are the students’ condition which is more complex nowadays, the unsuitability of existing materials to students’ English proficiency, and the limitation of time allocation. (2) The first teacher applied adding, modifying, reordering, and simplifying, while the second teacher applied deleting and simplifying in adapting the existing materials.]]>
<![CDATA[THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MERDEKA CURRICULUM TO FACILITATE ENGLISH GRAMMAR MASTERY OF THE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ]]>
<![CDATA[Alif S, Andi]]>;
<![CDATA[Jabu, Baso]]>;
<![CDATA[Muhalim, Muhalim]]>
<![CDATA[ JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy Vol 3, No 3, Nov (2024): JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy ]]>
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DOI: 10.26858/jtechlp.v4i1, March.71651
<![CDATA[This study aims to determine how the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum can facilitate the improvement of students' grammar mastery, especially the junior high school students and also, what are the challenges faced by teachers in implementing the Merdeka curriculum. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods. The participants in this study were grade 7 junior high school English teachers. Data collection was carried out by observation and interview. Based on the results of the interview in general, participants gave their responses about the concept of Merdeka curriculum and also how the implementation of Merdeka curriculum can facilitate the improvement of students' grammar mastery, especially in grade 7 junior high school students. The data results show that the teacher assesses that the concepts and learning methods in the Merdeka curriculum can facilitate improving students' grammar skills. Teachers also said that the challenges faced in implementing the Merdeka curriculum are the lack of technology-based teaching tools and some students' abilities that are considered not yet at the junior high school level.]]>
<![CDATA[(MIS)ALIGNMENT BETWEEN THE STUDENTS’ ENGLISH COMPETENCY AND INDUSTRY DEMANDS: A CASE STUDY OF A VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN MAKASSAR ]]>
<![CDATA[Hanin, Ummi]]>;
<![CDATA[Muliati, A.]]>;
<![CDATA[Muhalim, Muhalim]]>
<![CDATA[ JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy Vol 4, No 1, March (2025): JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy ]]>
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DOI: 10.26858/jtechlp.v4i2, June.73907
<![CDATA[This study examines the mismatch between the English competence of SMK SMTI Makassar students and industry demands. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study involved 12th-grade PM 3 students and an experienced English teacher through interviews, questionnaires, and document analysis. The results revealed a significant gap, with the main challenges including a lack of learning motivation, limited speaking and listening skills, and weaknesses in applying English in professional environments. The current curriculum does not fully meet industry needs due to the lack of focus on English for Specific Purposes (ESP). The study recommends integrating ESP into the curriculum, enhancing teacher professional development, and increasing student engagement in activities that develop speaking and listening skills. For future research, it is suggested to explore the implementation of ESP in vocational education and the use of contextual learning methods to improve students' readiness to enter the workforce.]]>
<![CDATA[THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ANIMATION VIDEO IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ LEARNING INTEREST AT SMP NEGERI 2 SUNGGUMINASA ]]>
<![CDATA[Fuzia, Aldita Anggun]]>;
<![CDATA[Muhayyang, Maemuna]]>;
<![CDATA[Muhalim, Muhalim]]>
<![CDATA[ JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy Vol 4, No 1, March (2025): JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy ]]>
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DOI: 10.26858/jtechlp.v4i2, June.73904
<![CDATA[This study aims to determine the effectiveness of using animation video to improve students' learning interests. The research method used was quantitative with a pre-experimental research design. The sample consists of 32 students from class IX.6, selected using a cluster random sampling technique. The data was collected using the questionnaire in the form of pre- and post-questionnaire as the research instrument. The data analysis results show that the use of animation video increased students' learning interest evidenced by the t-test value which is smaller than P (0.001 < 0.05) meaning that Ho is rejected, and Ha is accepted. So, it is concluded that the use of animation video is effective in improving students’ learning interests. Based on those results, it is considered that the use of animation video effectively gave significant results in the learning interest improvement among the students in class IX.6 at SMP Negeri 2 Sungguminasa.]]>
<![CDATA[STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF THE ROLE OF TEACHING STRATEGIES ON STUDENTS’ ENGLISH LEARNING MOTIVATION ]]>
<![CDATA[Nur, A. Dwi Anugrah]]>;
<![CDATA[Muliati, A.]]>;
<![CDATA[Muhalim, Muhalim]]>
<![CDATA[ JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy Vol 3, No 2, July (2024): JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Universitas Negeri Makassar ]]>
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DOI: 10.26858/jtechlp.v3i4, Dec.68358
<![CDATA[There are two objectives in this study, namely: 1) to find out how teaching strategies motivate students in English classes. 2) students' perceptions regarding the role of teaching strategies on their English learning motivation. This research is a type of mixed qualitative and quantitative research (mixed method) that employs a standard survey method for quantitative data collection and a descriptive method for qualitative data collection in order to determine how and what students think about the role of teachers' teaching strategies on students' motivation to learn English. The study's participants were students in grades 10 A and 10 B at SMK Negeri 2 Soppeng, and it used two types of instruments: Google Forms and interviews. The snowball technique was employed for interview sampling, with the first student chosen by the English teacher who taught in both classes, followed by the first interviewee, and so on. 1) The study's findings demonstrated that teaching strategy is one of the primary elements influencing students' learning motivation. Teachers must be highly skilled and creative in order to motivate pupils to be more active and involved in their education. This study reveals that the majority of positive facts from students indicate that English teachers who teach in the two classes have been able to motivate students to interact and build a sense of passion. 2) As a result of detailing the three types of teaching tactics used by the teacher, the students experienced a variety of benefits that improved the efficacy of their learning. Furthermore, it can boost students' passion for studying and give them the impression that learning English will have a significant impact on their lives in the long run.]]>
<![CDATA[EXPLORING THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN THE PARAGRAPH WRITING COURSE: STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS, USAGE, AND ATTITUDES ]]>
<![CDATA[Maulidina, Alfina]]>;
<![CDATA[Samtidar, Samtidar]]>;
<![CDATA[Muhalim, Muhalim]]>
<![CDATA[ JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy Vol 5, No 1, March (2026): JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy ]]>
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DOI: 10.26858/jtechlp.v5i1, March.83400
<![CDATA[This study investigates the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the Paragraph Writing course among students of the English Language Education Study Program at Universitas Negeri Makassar. The research aims to explore students’ perceptions, usage patterns, and attitudes toward AI-based writing tools, particularly ChatGPT and QuillBot. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with four English Department students who reprogrammed the Paragraph Writing course during the 2024–2025 short semester. Thematic analysis revealed that students perceived AI as useful and easy to use, aligning with the constructs of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Students used AI mainly for idea generation, grammar correction, and vocabulary enrichment. While they showed positive attitudes toward AI, they also expressed caution about dependency and ethical use. The findings imply that AI can effectively support writing instruction if guided by pedagogical supervision to ensure critical and ethical application in learning.]]>
<![CDATA[A DIGITAL COMIC APPROACH TO IMPROVING STUDENTS' ABILITY TO READ AND UNDERSTAND STORIES ]]>
<![CDATA[Fariz, Andi Naufal Ahmad]]>;
<![CDATA[Atmowardoyo, Haryanto]]>;
<![CDATA[Muhalim, Muhalim]]>
<![CDATA[ JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy Vol 5, No 1, March (2026): JTechLP: Journal of Technology in Language Pedagogy ]]>
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DOI: 10.26858/jtechlp.v5i1, March.83398
<![CDATA[This research aimed to ascertain if digital comics enhance students' reading comprehension of narrative texts. This study employed a quantitative methodology utilizing a quasi-experimental design. The data for this research were collected using pre-tests, post-tests, and in-depth interviews. The data analysis procedures employed were the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and the Mann-Whitney U test. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank analysis yielded an Asymp.Sig (2-tailed) of 0.663, exceeding α = 0.05, while the Mann-Whitney U analysis produced an Asymp.Sig (2-tailed) of 0.668, also surpassing α = 0.05. It can be established that digital comics do not enhance students' reading comprehension of narrative texts. In-depth interviews were performed to ascertain the causes of the notable decrease in the scores of numerous students. The findings from the in-depth interviews revealed that insufficient vocabulary comprehension, linguistic challenges, disparities in fundamental abilities between the experimental and control groups, difficulties in concentration, and the researcher's explanation of the material were contributing factors.]]>
