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Exploring Students’ Perceptions of Speaking Practice with Procedural Texts to Improve English Fluency Dwi Ayu Lestari; Yeni Rahmawati; Rani Herning Puspita
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 12 No. 4 (2025): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v12i4.2684

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English speaking skills are fundamental for success in the global era, yet many students face significant challenges in developing these abilities, particularly due to anxiety, limited vocabulary, and uninspiring instructional methods. This study explores students’ perceptions of using procedural texts as a strategy to improve their English-speaking fluency. Procedural texts, which provide structured and systematic language patterns, are believed to enhance students’ ability to articulate ideas coherently while reducing speaking anxiety. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, data will be collected through semi-structured interviews and classroom observations involving six vocational high school students majoring in automotive engineering, who have been selected by gathering students with the highest and lowest English scores from each class. From each of the three classes, two students are chosen, one with the highest and one with the lowest score, resulting in six participants. Each of the Thematic analyses was used to identify recurring patterns in students' experiences and viewpoints. This study holds significance as it provides empirical insights into alternative pedagogical approaches aimed at addressing common challenges to speaking proficiency among vocational students, an often-underrepresented population in second language acquisition research. The implications of the study suggest that integrating procedural texts into English instruction can effectively improve speaking fluency and reduce anxiety, particularly for students in vocational settings. However, the study's limitations, including the small sample size and its focus on a specific group of students from a single vocational field, suggest the need for further research with larger and more diverse samples to explore the broader applicability and long-term effects of procedural text-based instruction.
Elementary School Teachers’ Perceptions in Balikpapan on the Dynamics of Curriculum Changes in Indonesia Reza June Sidiq; Khusnul Khatimah; Rani Herning Puspita
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 12 No. 4 (2025): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v12i4.3367

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This study explores the perceptions of elementary school teachers in Balikpapan regarding the ongoing changes in Indonesia’s national curriculum, focusing on the shift from the 2013 Curriculum to the Merdeka Curriculum. Frequent changes in the national curriculum have led to confusion and varied responses among educators, particularly in terms of instructional adaptation and professional readiness. The purpose of this research is to understand how teachers perceive these changes, what challenges they face in implementing the new curriculum, and the extent to which they feel supported through training and resources. This study employed a qualitative descriptive design, using semi-structured interviews and classroom observations to collect data from nine teachers selected through purposive sampling. Thematic analysis was used to identify patterns and develop categories based on participant responses. Findings reveal that while teachers generally view the Merdeka Curriculum positively emphasizing its flexibility, student-centered learning, and relevance to current needs they also report significant challenges related to limited training, unclear implementation guidelines, and mismatched support systems. These results contribute to a deeper understanding of how educational reforms are received at the grassroots level and underscore the importance of teacher involvement, practical training, and contextualized guidance in successful curriculum implementation.