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Journal : Teaching English as a Foreign Language Journal

Students’ perceptions of using Google Meet in English online learning at Muhammadiyah Nitikan Elementary School Soviyah, Soviyah; Puspita, Linda; Altawil, Abdulmohsin Nasser
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Journal Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/tefl.v2i1.435

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Google Meet is a new medium used for students and teachers in learning during COVID-19 pandemic. At Muhammadiyah Nitikan Elementary School, English learning has been carried out online by utilizing online mediums in the learning process. By using Google Meet as an alternative learning medium, students at Muhammadiyah Nitikan Elementary School have various opinions on its use. The objective of this research was to find out students’ perceptions of using Google Meet in English online learning. The research method in this research was quantitative method. The participants of this research were sixth grade students of Muhammadiyah Nitikan Elementary School consisting of 88 students, 46 female students and 42 male students. The sampling used in this research was random sampling. Questionnaire is used to collect the data which is then analyzed using quantitative methods. The results of this study showed that out of a total of 88 participants, 1 student (1.14%) has a very positive perception, 35 students (39.77%) have a positive perception, 27 students (30.68%) have a neutral perception, 17 students (19.32%) have a negative perception, and 8 students (9.09%) have a very negative perception.
Improving social functional text writing in Thai nursing students through contextual teaching and learning: Insights from classroom action research Priyandara, Shana Noor Izza; Soviyah, Soviyah; Agustina, Noor Qomaria; Lassamano, Hamidah
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/tefl.v3i2.1261

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This study explores the implementation of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) approach to enhance social functional text writing skills among nursing students at Fhisrinthon Nursing School, Yala, Thailand. Social functional texts, such as patient reports and healthcare instructions, are essential for effective communication in nursing. The research investigates: (1) How is the CTL approach implemented to improve nursing students' writing of social functional texts? (2) What improvements in writing abilities and engagement are observed under the CTL approach? Using a classroom action research design, the study follows two iterative cycles of planning, action, observation, and reflection. Participants include 15 nursing students, with data collected through writing tasks, classroom observations, interviews, and reflective journals. Writing scores are analyzed quantitatively, while qualitative data are examined thematically. Findings indicate that the CTL approach, integrating real-life nursing contexts, significantly improves students’ writing. Key strategies include aligning learning objectives with nursing-specific materials, vocabulary building, dialogue creation, and role-play activities in simulated hospital settings. Writing scores improved from 67.2 (pretest) to 75 (Cycle 1) and 78.6 (Cycle 2). Students also reported increased motivation, engagement, and satisfaction with the learning process. This research highlights the effectiveness of the CTL approach in nursing education, demonstrating its role in enhancing both writing skills and communication competencies essential for nursing practice. It offers practical insights for educators integrating contextually relevant teaching methods into English language instruction for healthcare professionals.