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Exploring English Teachers’ Perceptions of U-Shaped Seating Arrangements in Enhancing Collaborative Learning Syahruni, Syahruni; Radhiyani, Fitri; Arham, Muhammad
ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 12, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Pascasarjana Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/eltww.v12i2.80038

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The objectives of this study are 1) to find out how U-shaped seating arrangements can enhance collaborative learning, 2) to find out how teachers perceive U-shaped seating arrangements in enhancing collaborative learning. This study was motivated by the fact that many teachers still use traditional seating arrangements, which make learning monotonous and ineffective due to the lack of innovation in classroom management. This study is a qualitative descriptive study with data collection techniques in the form of observation using field notes and interviews. The participants in this study were students in grades IX A and IX B and two English teachers at SMP Negeri 2 Barombong, who were selected using purposive sampling. Observations were conducted in grades IX A and IX B to explore how U-shaped seating arrangements could enhance collaborative learning. The results of the observation showed that U-shaped seating arrangements can enhance collaborative learning because they facilitate interaction between students, help teachers monitor individual responsibilities, support the development of communication skills through open discussion, and create space for students to share knowledge more easily. In addition, this layout also makes it easier for teachers to act as mediators in classroom interactions, even though it still presents some challenges in its implementation. The interviews with two English teachers showed that teachers perceive the U-shaped seating arrangement as facilitating student interaction and engagement, encouraging the development of communication skills in collaborative learning, helping teachers control the class and student performance, and making it easier for students to share knowledge. However, teachers also acknowledged the challenges in implementing this model and provided solutions to overcome them. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that U-shaped seating arrangements can enhance collaborative learning while providing opportunities and challenges for teachers in classroom management. These findings emphasize the importance of classroom physical design as a classroom management strategy to create more effective collaborative learning.
The Impact of Questioning Types on Students Critical Reading Skills Munir, Munir; Arham, Muhammad; Saud, Chaerul Fadlan
ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 12, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Pascasarjana Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/eltww.v12i2.79766

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This study explores the effect of applying effective questioning types on university students’ critical reading skills. Many students in higher education face challenges when engaging with academic texts, often limiting their efforts to surface comprehension rather than deeper analysis. To address this issue, the study implemented a framework of questioning—analytical, evaluative, interpretive, inferential, and synthetic—designed to promote higher-order thinking. A pre-experimental design was employed using a one-group pre-test and post-test format with 45 undergraduate students from English Education Study Program, Faculty of Languages and Literature Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia. Over four sessions, students were guided through structured questioning activities aimed at encouraging deeper engagement with reading materials. Data were collected using essay-based critical reading tests, and scores were verified by two independent raters to ensure reliability. Findings indicated a significant improvement in students’ performance, with mean scores rising from 61.8 on the pre-test to 72.4 on the post-test. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test (Z = -5.037, p < .001) confirmed that this improvement was statistically significant. The results suggest that structured questioning fosters analytical, interpretive, and evaluative engagement with texts, thereby bridging the gap between comprehension and critical literacy. The study contributes to reading pedagogy by demonstrating the role of questioning in cultivating reflective and independent readers at the university level. It recommends that lecturers integrate varied questioning strategies into reading instruction to strengthen students’ academic literacy and prepare them for the demands of higher education.
An Analysis of Academic Stress, Contributing Factors, and Coping Mechanisms Among Foreign Language Students in A Private University In Makassar Fadly, Ainun Fauziah; Tahir, Muhammad; Arham, Muhammad
International Journal of Language, Education, and Literature Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): January
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Program Pascasarjana - Universitas Negeri Makassar.

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This study investigates academic stress among students of the English Literature Study Program at Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI), Makassar, South Sulawesi. The objectives were: (1) to identify the main sources of academic stress, (2) to analyze internal and external contributing factors, and (3) to examine coping mechanisms employed by students across different semesters. A qualitative case study approach was applied, using semi-structured interviews as the primary instrument, followed by thematic analysis of responses from first, third, and seventh semester students. Findings revealed that stress evolves with academic progression: first-semester students experienced adjustment-related stress, third-semester students reported performance pressure and fear of failure, and seventh semester students faced graduation-related stress. Contributing factors included self-expectation, low self-efficacy, poor time management, family expectations, peer competition, and language challenges, while institutional factors were less significant. Coping mechanisms varied across semesters, ranging from personal relaxation, hobbies, and prayer to peer collaboration and institutional support, with clear gender differences in coping preferences. The study concludes that academic stress at Universitas Muslim Indonesia is dynamic and culturally embedded. It recommends semester-specific and gender-sensitive interventions, including strengthening self-efficacy, promoting adaptive coping strategies, enhancing family engagement, and providing institutional support to foster resilience and student well-being.  
Analisis Penerapan Fungsi Dua Tahap Pada Relay Proteksi Sbef Transformator 60 MVA Di Gardu Induk Tello 150 kV Hamka, Akhsan; Arham, Muhammad; Rombe, Marten
Jurnal Teknik Industri Terintegrasi (JUTIN) Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): January
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

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Power transformer protection systems require continuous optimization to ensure operational reliability and protection selectivity. This study analyzes the implementation of a two-stage Standby Earth Fault (SBEF) relay on a 60 MVA power transformer at the Tello 150 kV Substation to improve protection coordination. The methodology includes system simulation using ETAP 12.6.0 and validation through field testing. The results indicate that the two-stage SBEF configuration with a first-stage current setting of 86.6 A (TMS 0.097) and a second-stage setting (TMS 0.117) using a Long Time Inverse characteristic provides optimal protection coordination. Phase-to-ground fault simulations demonstrate selective relay operation, with feeder GFR operating at 512 ms, incoming GFR at 982 ms, first-stage SBEF at 5380 ms, and second-stage SBEF at 6490 ms. Field testing using a CMC 356 relay test set shows a maximum error of 2.02%, confirming strong agreement between theoretical calculations, simulations, and practical implementation.