Armin, Diah Safithri
Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan

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Empowering Non-English Teachers Implementing English for Fun in Pantai Tinjau Village Amelia Faddya Wildhani; Diah Safithri Armin; Annisa Nur Azizah; Tiara Fadiyah Rambe; Raihani; Melani; Ahmad Ridho Khuailid; Muhammad Akbar Rizky; Asti Ananta; Veriyansah
EDU SOCIETY: JURNAL PENDIDIKAN, ILMU SOSIAL DAN PENGABDIAN KEPADA MASYARAKAT Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): June-September 2025
Publisher : Association of Islamic Education Managers (Permapendis) Indonesia, North Sumatra Province

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56832/edu.v5i2.1548

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This study aims to introduce English and empower non-English teachers at SD Negeri Pantai Tinjau, a rural school without formal English lessons. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the program was implemented over three days with participatory and applicative methods. Activities included basic English introduction for grades 1–3 through nursery rhymes, a creative workshop for grades 4–6 to produce Classroom Expression Posters, and teacher training on using Vocabulary Wall and Classroom Expression Posters. The findings showed that students were enthusiastic and more willing to use simple English expressions, while teachers reported increased confidence in integrating English vocabulary into their lessons. The results indicate that simple, low-cost, and participatory media can effectively foster English exposure in rural schools and support teacher readiness, making it a viable model for replication in similar contexts.
An Analysis of Listening Skill Difficulties Faced by Children of Indonesian Migrant Workers in Malaysia Nur Ain Nun; Diah Safithri Armin
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i1.6812

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This study explores the difficulties in English language comprehension faced by children of Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through questionnaires and interviews with sixth-grade students in a non-formal education center. The findings reveal five major challenges: (1) multilingual environment, which hinders English language comprehension due to the influence of other languages; (2) limited access to education, resulting in difficulties in English language comprehension due to inadequate facilities and resources; (3) social and economic factors, which impede English language comprehension due to limited access to technology and internet; (4) lack of authentic English exposure, leading to difficulties in English language comprehension due to insufficient exposure to authentic English language; and (5) psychological factors, including motivation and self-confidence, which affect English language comprehension due to anxiety and low self-esteem. These factors are interrelated and rooted in the students’ linguistic environment, educational infrastructure, and socio-emotional context. The study underscores the need for inclusive, context-responsive instructional strategies and improved educational support systems to enhance the English listening skills of marginalized learners.