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Leveraging chatbot applications to enhance English language learning in Nigerian secondary schools Jegede, Olusegun Oladele
English Learning Innovation Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): August
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/englie.v5i2.32802

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This study explores the potential of chatbot applications to enhance English language learning in Nigerian secondary schools, motivated by the ongoing challenges in achieving high English proficiency using traditional methods. The purpose of the study was to assess the current level of English proficiency among students, evaluate the effectiveness of chatbot applications, understand user perceptions, and identify implementation challenges. A quantitative research design was employed, involving 150 students from three international schools, selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, along with thematic analysis for qualitative insights. The study revealed varied levels of English proficiency among students’ general positive perceptions of chatbot applications as effective tools for learning English; significant technical and accessibility challenges, such as poor internet connectivity and limited device availability; and the necessity of comprehensive training for both students and teachers to maximize the benefits of chatbot applications. The study concludes that while chatbot applications have considerable potential to improve English language skills, addressing the identified challenges is crucial. Recommendations included enhancing infrastructure, providing comprehensive training, and improving the software and user interface of chatbot applications to maximize their educational benefits. These insights aim to inform educators, policymakers, and technology developers on optimizing the use of chatbot applications in language education.
Face strategies in headlines from the Nigerian tribune's court and crime column Jegede, Olusegun Oladele
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHILD AND GENDER STUDIES Vol 10, No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/equality.v10i1.21756

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This study conducts an in-depth analysis of face-saving and face-threatening acts as depicted in selected headlines sourced from the Court and Crime Column in the Nigerian Tribune, with a specific focus on the context of marital relationships. Employing a qualitative content analysis, the research looks into the intricate elements of language and communication strategies employed by individuals within these headlines. The findings elucidated both face-saving and face-threatening acts, illuminating the many dynamics inherent in marital communication. Through careful examination, key themes emerged, encompassing a spectrum of behaviour including accusations, justifications, denials, and endeavours aimed at preserving one's reputation. By shedding light on these underlying patterns, the study underscores the crucial role of language and communication in marital relationships, offering valuable insights into the strategies individuals employ to safeguard their own dignity or challenge the integrity of their partners. Moreover, the research contributes significantly to our understanding of the complexities surrounding communication dynamics within marriages, emphasizing the profound impact of face-saving and face-threatening acts on perceptions and relationship outcomes. Ultimately, the study advocates for the adoption of effective communication strategies, emphasizing the importance of positive language choices, empathy, and understanding as fundamental pillars for fostering and sustaining healthy and harmonious marital relationships.
Translanguaging as a Pedagogical Strategy in Bilingual Primary Classrooms in Nigeria Jegede, Olusegun Oladele
Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan Dasar Indonesia Vol 4 No 1 (2024): DESEMBER
Publisher : Pusat Pengembangan Pendidikan dan Bakat Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/judikdas.v4i1.2455

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This study explored translanguaging in bilingual classrooms, focusing on its impact on student engagement, language proficiency, and academic performance while examining teachers' perceptions and their implementation challenges. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study gathered qualitative data through semi-structured interviews and classroom observations and quantitative data through surveys and standardized tests involving 50 teachers and 250 students across five bilingual primary schools. The findings revealed that translanguaging practices fostered improved student engagement, comprehension, and academic performance, with significant gains in language proficiency. Teachers held positive perceptions of translanguaging, noting its potential to facilitate better learning, although they also pointed out challenges such as limited teacher training, rigid curricula, and resistance to change. The study revealed that translanguaging had a transformative impact on academic outcomes, especially in language subjects, but faced barriers to consistent implementation. The study concluded that translanguaging practices significantly enhance student engagement, comprehension, and academic performance but face challenges such as limited teacher training and curriculum rigidity, necessitating policy reforms and professional development for effective implementation. This study contributes valuable insights into the effectiveness of translanguaging in Nigerian bilingual classrooms, revealing its positive impact on academic outcomes and the need for curriculum reform, teacher training, and policy adaptation to support its implementation.
Countering misogyny in the manosphere: Examining language, identity, and ideological confrontations in #MeToo narratives Jegede, Olusegun Oladele
Englisia Journal Vol 12 No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/ej.v12i2.29119

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This study investigates the ideological confrontations between #MeToo advocates and the manosphere, focusing on their competing visions of masculinity, accountability, and gender equality. It explores how these groups define and contest gender roles, particularly masculinity, and how their opposing ideologies shape contemporary gender discourse. The research objectives are to analyze contrasting perspectives on masculinity, evaluate debates over accountability, and examine differing interpretations of equality. Using a qualitative approach, the study applies critical discourse analysis to textual data from #MeToo and manosphere forums, social media posts, and key movement narratives. Findings indicate that #MeToo advocates promote empathy, equality, and respect to challenge traditional masculinity, while the manosphere defends a dominance-oriented view. #MeToo emphasises systemic accountability, in contrast to the manosphere’s focus on individual responsibility. The study concludes that this ideological conflict reflects a broader cultural struggle over gender norms and power dynamics, with #MeToo advocating for structural reform. Examining the dynamic relationship between #MeToo and the manosphere, this research offers novel insights into how they shape public perceptions of gender and inequality.
Pragmatic Reference in Elvis Gbanabom Hallowell's The Dining Table Jegede, Olusegun Oladele
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol 2, No 1 (2020): Journal of Pragmatics Research
Publisher : State institute of islamic studies salatiga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (322.674 KB) | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v2i1.41-49

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This study examined the pragmatic references used in Elvis Gbanabom Hallowell's poem, The Dining Table. The study adopted content analysis as its method. This involved the description and interpretation of referents (words used to refer to people, things and events in a special and indirect way) used in the poem. The poem was critically perused and the referents were identified and analysed. The referents were then interpreted and related to the ideologies expressed in the poem. The findings revealed that the poet used referents to point accusing finger to the events of war and the troubles that come with it. This was evident with the deployment of  referents such as dinner, tonight, gun wounds, desert tongues, vegetable blood, pepper, scorpions, guests, oceans of bowls, vegetables, tongues, the table, an island, guerrillas, crocodiles, surf, Alphabeta, empty palms, switchblades, silence, voices, playground, children`s toys, roadblocks, cup of life, ticks, cracked lips, milk, moon, revolutionary, Nile, tributaries, night, lovers of fire, gun wounds, boots, walk. The study concluded that the use of referents in the poem helped to express the brutality and horror of war, suffering, agony, revolution, the dark side of child soldiers, violence and blood bath. Above all, pragmatic reference helped to set the gloomy mood and sad tone of the poem. Keywords: Pragmatic Reference, Referent, Pragmatics, Meaning