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Shaping Speaking Skills Through Role-Play: Classroom Dynamics In Workplace Training Sukmalasari, Ristha; Fadilla Oktaviana; Yayu Heryatun
Eduvelop: Journal of English Education and Development Vol 9 No 1 (2026): Eduvelop: Journal of English Education and Development
Publisher : Universitas Sulawesi Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31605/eduvelop.v9i1.6104

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The demands of spontaneous and confident communication are still major challenges for adult learners in professional settings. However, role-play is often used in speaking classes that are carried out in academic contexts with homogeneous participants or in certain educational settings. However, there are still limited studies that examine how role-play functions in heterogeneous workplacetrainin contexts involving participants with diverse professional roles,ages, and English proficiency levels. This study aims to explore how classroom dynamics through role-play activities shape speaking skills in workplace English training. A qualitative approach was employed involving fifteen employees at PT Pulp Indonesia from different professional divisions who participated in a ten-session English training program. Data were collected through classroom observation during four role-play sessions and semi-structured interviews, then analyzed through thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke’s framework. The findings indicate that the speaking development did not occur instantly through task repetition, but emerged through a gradual transformation of classroom dynamics. In the early stages, there is an unequal interaction of participants, dominated by certain participants, anxiety, and lack of confidence, especially in older participants or those with low levels of English proficiency. As the role-play session progresses, emotional tension decreases and interaction patterns become cooperative. Passive participants initiate and show a more spontaneous response. These findings show that the development of speaking skills is formed through the reconstruction of participation patterns and the reduction of psychological barriers in the context of heterogeneous professional training. These findings contribute to the understanding of workplace English pedagogy by highlighting the role of social dynamics and professional hierarchies in shaping participation and the development of speaking skills in the context of training.
Teachers’ and Students’ Perspectives on Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in EFL: A Systematic Review Bedah, Bedah; Tarihoran, Naf’an; Heryatun, Yayu
International Journal of Science Education and Cultural Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): ijsecs
Publisher : Sultan Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58291/ijsecs.v5i1.321

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This study examines the perspectives of teachers and students on the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) method in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) by employing a systematic approach guided by the PRISMA framework. Of the total 225 journals found through the Mendeley, Taylor&Francis, and ScienceDirect databases (2020-2024), as many as 21 relevant articles were analyzed in depth. The research methods include, qualitative evaluation, using library research. The result of the study showed that CLT has great potential in improving students' communication skills through activities such as group discussions and real-life situations. Students show a positive attitude towards CLT because the activities are relevant to their communication needs. However, challenges such as time constraints, supporting materials, and teacher training hinder its implementation. Many teachers continue to use traditional methods due to limited training and institutional support, even though they recognize the benefits of CLT. The study recommends intensive training for teachers, curriculum reform, and the use of digital tools to support CLT learning. Adaptation of this method to the cultural and social needs of students is also needed to maximize learning outcomes. These findings provide important insights for the development of education policies that support the effective implementation of CLT.