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Developing Students' Reading Ability Using Extensive Reading Sumartono, Sumartono; Aflahatun, Nur; Cahyani, Intan Dwi
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 2 No 2 (2019)
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Pancasakti Tegal

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24905/efj.v2i2.59

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This study intends to find out the influent of students’ reading ability through extensive reading and to find out the result of using various text in reading activities. This research using classroom action research. Consists of two cycles. Technique collecting data used in this research is a mixed-method (qualitative and quantitative). The technique of analyzing data used is descriptive analysis. The result of this research showed the development of students reading ability through extensive reading. Use two types of extensive reading, i.e., skimming and superficial. By using three-technique of extensive reading that is skipping, skimming and scanning. Extensive reading conducted in the first cycle and second cycle. Based on the research result from pre-cycle until post cycle, students’ reading ability was increased 50,4 %.
Southern Thai High School Students' Anxiety in Speaking Performance Kusumo, Atmo; Prihatin, Yoga; Aflahatun, Nur
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 4 No 1 (2020)
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Pancasakti Tegal

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24905/efj.v4i1.74

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This study is focused on identifying the level of southern Thai high school students' anxiety in speaking performance, describing their attitudes towards oral communication during classroom and evaluating of their proficiency in speaking English, and investigating their reasons for anxiety in a foreign language. The participants of the research were 25 fourth-grade high school students at Koh Lanta Yai, Krabi, Thailand. The present study employed a case study qualitative research design. A questionnaire adapted from the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale were obtained to investigate average levels of anxiety through three dimensions. Whereas, open-ended questions were obtained to collate students' oral communication attitudes, evaluation of their proficiency in speaking English, and reasons for anxiety in communicating orally. The quantitative analysis indicated that English speaking anxiety exists among southern Thai high school students generally at a moderate level. Qualitatively, students revealed negative attitudes towards communicating orally during the classroom, while half of the interviewed participants reported a negative evaluation of their proficiency in speaking English. Finally, the lack of students' self-confidence was found to be their major reason for anxiety in speaking.
The Transition from Task Taker to Co-Designer in Dialogic CLIL Speaking: Students’ Perspectives Aflahatun, Nur; Mujiyanto, Januarius; Fitriati, Sri Wuli; Pratama, Hendi
Journal of Education Reseach and Evaluation Vol 9 No 3 (2025): August
Publisher : LPPM Undiksha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23887/jere.v9i3.97802

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This study was motivated by a lack of understanding of how students experience the role transition from task taker to co-designer in a dialogic CLIL learning context. This study investigated civil engineering students' perceptions of their challenges in dialogic speaking tasks within a CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) context. Using an explanatory sequential mixed methods design, data were collected through closed ended questionnaires from 32 participants, open ended questionnaires from 8 selected participants, and in-depth interviews with 3 participants. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed through thematic analysis. Findings revealed key challenges faced by students, including the need for clearer instructional support, emotional anxiety, technical difficulties, and linguistic barriers. Students reported a moderate need for more explicit guidance and examples, with anxiety emerging as the most significant affective challenge. Technical issues, such as difficulties in recording and uploading assignments and time management, were also identified as barriers to effective participation. This study emphasizes the importance of providing appropriate scaffolding, emotional support, and improving technical facilities to enhance student engagement. In conclusion, active student engagement as co-designers in dialogic CLIL practices encourages a shift in students' roles from mere task implementers to reflective and collaborative participants. Integrating quantitative and qualitative insights in this study provides important implications for educators, highlighting the need for deliberate task design and tailored support to foster student agency and facilitate deeper learning outcomes in dialogic CLIL environments.
Needs Analysis for the Development of Content and Language Integrated Learning-Based Learning Modules in Civil Engineering Programs Aflahatun, Nur; Januarius, Januarius; Fitriati, Sri Wuli; Pratama, Hendi
The Proceedings of English Language Teaching, Literature, and Translation (ELTLT) Vol. 14 (2025)
Publisher : The Proceedings of English Language Teaching, Literature, and Translation (ELTLT)

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Focusing on oral communication skills, this paper investigates the requirement of creating a CLIL-based English teaching module for Civil Engineering students at Universitas Pancasakti Tegal. Including English for Specific Purposes (ESP) into the curriculum becomes crucial as globalization expects engineering graduates to be competent in both technical expertise and English communication. By means of needs analysis, this study investigates important facets like learning objectives, language difficulties, curriculum integration, instructional module structure, and successful learning methodologies. Results show that although teachers deal with issues in resource availability and student involvement, students struggle with technical vocabulary, fluency, and structured oral communication. Still, chances present themselves through interactive learning techniques that improve students' competency including technical talks, project-based learning, and multimedia tools. To guarantee that students acquire the required oral communication skills for academic and professional success, the study suggests a CLIL-based teaching module combining engineering knowledge with communicative language exercises.