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TOEFL Training and Professional Growth: Perceptions from Senior High School Teachers Romios, Laser; Daffa Arief Rajendra
Journal of English Language Teaching and English Linguistics Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): Journal of English Language Teaching and English Linguistics
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31316/eltics.v10i2.8419

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This study explores senior high school teachers’ perceptions of TOEFL training as part of their professional development. While English proficiency—often measured by standardized tests like the TOEFL—is increasingly important in academic and career advancement, little research has examined how in-service secondary school teachers view its relevance. Using a qualitative descriptive method, data were collected through interviews with four teachers who had participated in a short TOEFL training program. The findings reveal mixed perceptions: while many teachers acknowledged the value of the training and expressed a strong interest in improving their English skills, institutional support was often lacking, and training was viewed as optional rather than a coordinated effort. Additionally, participants identified time constraints, test anxiety, and a preference for more in-depth language development as key challenges. The study concludes that although teachers recognize the importance of TOEFL for global mobility and academic credibility, sustainable professional development requires systemic support, differentiated training design, and clearer career incentives.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DIALOGIC TEACHING FOR IMPROVING SPEAKING SKILLS AT A UNIVERSITY IN WEST JAVA Romios, Laser; Musthafa, Bachrudin; Lengkanawati, Nenden Sri
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v12i2.9531

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In the present day, English has become a crucial language that individuals must acquire proficiency in. It has been extensively taught as a second language in many locations throughout the globe for a considerable period of time. In the Indonesian context, the tertiary students seem to still lack of English skills despite prolonged duration of learning English. Therefore, an effective teaching strategy is needed to teach English to tertiary students for the best outcomes possible. An experimental study to investigate whether Dialogic Teaching strategy works well to improve English speaking skills was conducted at a university in West Java. In particular, this study reveals the students’ perceptions of the implementation of Dialogic Teaching in a speaking class through the use of focus group discussion involving six participants of low, medium and high speaking skills in English. A qualitative analysis was conducted and some findings were found, including: (1) students being more motivated when under pressure; (2) students earning confidence boost; (3) students acquiring creativities in presenting ideas; (4) students engaging in a dialogic discussion; (5) students wanting a balanced classroom activity; and (6) students aspiring to have outdoor learning activities.Keywords: Dialogic teaching; Perception; Speaking class; Speaking skills; Tertiary Education; 
PELATIHAN TOEFL UNTUK GURU SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS PGRI KASIHAN YOGYAKARTA Romios, Laser; Rajendra, Daffa Arief
Jurnal Abdimas Ilmiah Citra Bakti Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025)
Publisher : STKIP Citra Bakti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38048/jailcb.v6i4.6147

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Sebagian guru di SMA PGRI Kasihan masih merasa kurang percaya diri dalam menggunakan bahasa Inggris, terutama untuk memahami teks dan literatur akademik. Keterbatasan ini diperparah oleh kurangnya pemahaman terhadap structure and written expression dalam TOEFL, karena selama studi sebelumnya mereka tidak memperoleh materi yang cukup komprehensif. Kondisi tersebut berdampak pada belum optimalnya kemampuan guru dalam mengintegrasikan konten global dan tuntutan pembelajaran berorientasi Industry 4.0. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan meningkatkan kompetensi bahasa Inggris guru melalui pelatihan TOEFL yang fokus pada penguasaan 25 skills dalam structure and written expression, strategi pengerjaan soal, serta peningkatan pemahaman teks akademik. Mitra kegiatan adalah seluruh guru SMA PGRI Kasihan. Pelatihan dilaksanakan dengan metode presentasi dan diskusi untuk memberikan pemahaman konseptual sekaligus latihan aplikatif yang relevan dengan kebutuhan guru. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan dasar guru mengenai pola kalimat, jenis-jenis soal TOEFL, dan kemampuan menganalisis kesalahan struktur. Selain itu, pelatihan berhasil menumbuhkan kembali kepercayaan diri guru dalam menghadapi teks akademik maupun saat mengajar materi berbahasa Inggris. Kesimpulannya, pelatihan TOEFL ini efektif meningkatkan kompetensi linguistik guru dan berpotensi dilaksanakan secara berkelanjutan guna mendukung kualitas pembelajaran di era global.
Co-Authors Bachrudin Musthafa Daffa Arief Rajendra Nenden Sri Lengkanawati Rajendra, Daffa Arief