Nehru Pasoloran Pongsapan
English Education Department, Faculty Of Teacher Training And Education, Universitas Kristen Indonesia Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Writing Anxiety For The Essay Writing Course At English Education Study Program Of UKI Toraja Nehru Pasoloran Pongsapan
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 8 No. 1 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v8i1.2358

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The aims of the research were the researcher wanted to find out what are the factors affecting the Caused Writing Anxiety for the Essay Writing Course at English Education Study Program of UKI Toraja and what is the most factor Caused Writing Anxiety for the Essay Writing Course at English Education Study Program of UKI Toraja. In analyzing the data of this research, the researcher employed quantitative method. The subjects of this research were the fifth semester students at English Education Study Program of UKI Toraja. There were 120 the fifth semester students of English education study program of UKI Toraja academic year 2021/2022. There were twenty one students as the samples in this research chosen by using purposive sampling technique The data of those research was collected by doing interview supported by questionaire through google form. The obtained data were analyzed by likert scale. The finding obtained from the analyses of the related data show that the students faced three factors that caused writing anxiety (communication apprehension, test anxiety, and fear of negative evaluation), and the most factor was communication apprehension.
An Analysis of Slang Language Used In English Students’ Interaction Nehru Pasoloran Pongsapan
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 8 No. 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v8i2.2359

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The slang is one of the language variations recently used mostly in the English students’ daily interaction. The students use this language variation in various types and reasons. This paper reports the results of a qualitative study which is aimed at finding and exploring the types of the slang language and the reasons of using slang in students interaction. It is used as the method to describe the result of a process based on the category that has been determined. The data are collected from document analyses and close-ended questionnaires and are analyzed by using the interactive model of data analysis: data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusion/verification. The study finds that the types of the slang language used in the students’ interaction show various results in each type. The first highest result is the acronym (33 words or 39.75%). The second is clipping 23 words or 27.71%). The third is fresh and creative coining (16 words or 18.39%). The fourth is compounding (eight words or 9.19%). The lowest is imitation (five words or 5.74%). In relation to the reasons for the language slang use, seven reasons are found. The first reason is to enrich the language by inventing new words (Freq=15; 17.85%). The second reason is to induce friendliness (Freq=14; 16.70%). The third and fourth reasons are to be different and easing social intercourse (Freq=13; 15.47%). The fifth reason is to reduce seriousness of conversation (Freq=11; 13.09%. The sixth reason is to have fun (Freq=10; 11.90%. The last reason is to have delights in virtuosity (Freq=eight; 9.52%).
Exploring Dynamic Motivation in Virtual EFL Classrooms: A Qualitative Case Study in Indonesia Asis Salurante; Nehru P. Pongsapan; Viktor Siumarlata
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v7i2.416

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The proliferation of virtual learning environments in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education has necessitated a deeper understanding of how these digital contexts shape student motivation, particularly in developing country settings where technology-mediated instruction presents unique challenges and opportunities. This qualitative case study investigates the dynamics of student motivation in synchronous online English learning among ninth grade students at a junior high school in Indonesia. Through in-depth semi-structured interviews with ten students, the study employed thematic analysis within Miles and Huberman's interactive framework to explore the multidimensional factors influencing learner motivation in virtual classrooms. The findings reveal that student motivation in synchronous online learning is not a static trait but a dynamic phenomenon shaped by twelve interconnected factors operating across individual, social, instructional, and environmental levels. Interactive and gamified activities particularly quizzes, breakout room discussions, and polling features generated high engagement, while passive instructional approaches such as extended lectures and excessive reading precipitated rapid disengagement. The teacher emerged as the most influential motivational factor, with instructional clarity, appropriate pacing, positive demeanor, and strategic use of praise significantly enhancing student engagement. Platform features played crucial mediating roles, with the chat function effectively reducing speaking anxiety by enabling text-based participation. Peer presence exerted bidirectional influence, as active classmates modeled engagement while collective silence diminished individual motivation. Technical challenges related to internet connectivity and home environment distractions posed significant barriers, yet students demonstrated resilience through adaptive coping strategies. The study contributes theoretical insights into the contextual nature of L2 motivation in digital environments and offers practical implications for educators, curriculum designers, and policymakers seeking to optimize student engagement in virtual EFL classrooms.
Improving the Students’ Reading Skills through Eclectic Method at the Secondary High School in Tana Toraja Indonesia Nehru Pasoloran Pongsapan
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 6 No. 2 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v6i2.2371

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Reading literacy is not only a foundation for simple gaining knowledge of however it is also a prerequisite for fulfilment in maximum areas of a scholar's life. college students' destiny fulfilment is depending on their capacity to examine fluently and recognize what they read. consistent with research, as a minimum one out of every 5 college students has sizeable trouble studying. Due to their bad studying capability, they make more mistakes. The purpose of this observe changed into to decide the efficacy of the eclectic approach on studying ability. The researcher used a descriptive analytical approach to acquire facts for the study, the use of a questionnaire as primary instrument. 29 English language instructors made up the observer's pattern. The SPSS (statistical package deal for social sciences) software turned into used to compute the data from the questionnaire so as to investigate the validity of the take a look at hypotheses. consistent with the survey's findings, the eclectic technique has a favourable impact on the eight grade students' reading abilities.
The Implementation of Local Wisdom-Based Diorama Media to Improve Students’ English Vocabulary at SDN 7 Sesean Matius Tandikombong; Nehru Pasoloran Pongsapan; Eimylyn Eimylyn; Mima Izak
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): Penulis pada Edisi ini Terdiri dari Enam (6) Negara: Indonesia, Malaysia, Chin
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v12i1.7407

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This study used quantitative approach and aims to assess the effectiveness of Local Wisdom-Based Diorama picture as a media in enhancing English vocabulary among students at SDN 7 Sesean. The study's population consists of 36 fifth-grade students, from which a sample was selected using the cluster sampling technique, involving two classes. Given that a quasi-experimental design was employed, participants were divided into a control group and an experimental group, with Class V.A serving as the experimental group and Class V.B as the control group, each containing 18 students. Data collection was conducted through a written test, specifically a multiple-choice format. The findings indicate that the use of local wisdom-based diorama media effectively improves English vocabulary for students at SDN 7 Sesean, with a significance value of Sig. 0.000 < 0.05, demonstrating a very significant difference between the two groups' means. The mean difference calculated was 20.278.