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Preserving Papuan Language to Foster Social Tolerance in Children Gaspersz, Sherly; Tupamahu, Marissa Swanda; Matahelumual, Fretty
Academia Open Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.11971

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General Background: Language preservation is essential in maintaining cultural identity and fostering intercultural harmony, particularly in multicultural regions like Sorong City, Papua. Specific Background: The decline in regional language use, such as the Moi language, threatens local wisdom and social cohesion, especially among younger generations. Knowledge Gap: Limited community-based initiatives integrate trilingual education with cultural tolerance training in non-formal learning settings. Aims: This study aimed to implement and evaluate the Lestarikan Bahasa Papua (LABEPA) Movement at the Egad Kairos Learning House to strengthen children’s basic vocabulary in Moi, Indonesian, and English while promoting social tolerance. Results: Conducted through staged activities—preparation, socialization, training, testing, and monitoring—the program improved children’s vocabulary mastery from 45% (pre-test) to 78% (post-test). Interactive methods, including singing, games, and cultural storytelling, enhanced engagement and comprehension. Novelty: LABEPA uniquely combines trilingual learning with cultural and tolerance education in a playful, community-driven approach, supported by tailored teaching tools such as illustrated dictionaries and flipbooks. Implications: The findings suggest that culturally grounded, multisensory language programs can effectively enhance linguistic skills and social values, offering a scalable model for language preservation and tolerance education in other multicultural contexts Highlights: Improves children’s vocabulary in Moi, Indonesian, and English. Promotes cultural awareness and social tolerance. Uses engaging, play-based and multimedia learning methods. Keywords: Language Preservation, Social Tolerance, Trilingual Education, Cultural Identity, Community Learning
Effectiveness of Professional Development Programs in Indonesia: A Survey of Educators’ Perspectives on Training and Support Tupamahu, Marissa Swanda; Imanuela Trifosa Pietersz; Chiyene Trinie Dhea Suryana; Priska Zafanya Rembang; Alfa Alan Jackson Atty
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

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This study examines the effectiveness of professional development (PD) programs in Indonesia from educators’ perspectives, focusing on training quality, content relevance, implementation, and follow-up support. Using a descriptive quantitative research design, data were collected from 47 teachers across eight junior and senior high schools in Sorong City through a structured questionnaire. The results indicate that PD programs are highly beneficial in enhancing teachers’ knowledge, introducing innovative teaching strategies, and improving student learning outcomes. Key factors influencing effectiveness include engaging and interactive training formats, knowledgeable facilitators, and collaborative opportunities among educators. Teachers also reported increased confidence in their teaching abilities and observed positive changes in student engagement. However, challenges such as scheduling constraints by limiting time for deep learning, causing cognitive overload, and reducing opportunities for follow-up and reflection. Also, the need for sustained institutional support were noted. The study concludes that PD programs significantly contribute to teacher effectiveness and professional growth. To optimize their impact, continuous mentorship, flexible program structures, and alignment with real classroom challenges should be prioritized.
The Analysis of Netspeak Used on Instagram Tupamahu, Marissa Swanda; Uktolseja, Lulu Jola; Gaspersz, Sherly
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 10 No. 2 (2023): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

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Analyzing netspeak used on Instagram involves examining the linguistic and communicative features that are common on the platform. Instagram is a highly visual social media platform, and while it primarily revolves around sharing images and videos, text-based communication in the form of captions, comments, and direct messages plays a crucial role in enhancing the user experience and conveying meaning. This study attempts to discover the use of written communication features on researchers Instagram explore bar. The qualitative method is applied and the data was gathered through observation and documentation and then analyzed in terms of graphology, typography, grammar, vocabulary, and discourse features. This research found some distinctive graphic features such as emojis, correct spelling, lack of punctuation, hashtags, and turn-taking that presents unique coherence and chronological order. The result highlights the complex aspects available in the data, including informality and anomalies that frequently break the rules of conventional language enforced by internet users. Furthermore, the discovery demonstrates that written language development on Netspeak is a method for overcoming expressive obstacles in Instagram communication.