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ESP Learner Motivations and Perceptions towards International Online Letter Exchange Program Ruminar, Hafida; Gayatri, Putri; Prasetyaningrum, Dian Islami
JET ADI BUANA Vol 5 No 02 (2020): Volume 5 Number 02 October 2020
Publisher : English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36456/jet.v5.n02.2020.2572

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The Online Letter Exchange Program (OLEP) was an online collaborative learning program hosted by the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Miyazaki, Japan. It has collaborated with the Faculty of Agriculture in one of the private universities in Malang. The program is designed to encourage students’ written communication skills and facilitate students with intensive real-life English communication experience with other students around Asia. The participant countries are from Japan, Taiwan, China, and Indonesia. One of its uniqueness lies in the policy that the participants share their specific fields, including agriculture and related fields. This study sought to investigate the intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and perception of the students towards the OLEP as it was supplementary activity. The perception included the topic, the platform, and interaction. The data were gained from questionnaires and interviews and were then analyzed using thematic analysis. The result showed that extrinsic motivation was dominant in completing the task in OLEP. The positive and negative perception of the three aspects would be a valuable source for those who attempt a similar online letter exchange program
Students’ Perceptions of An Exemplary Online ESP Teacher: A Mixed-Methods Study Gayatri, Putri; Ruminar, Hafida; Lintangsari, Alies Poetri
Inspiring: English Education Journal Vol 7 No 2 (2024): Inspiring: English Education Journal
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Parepare

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35905/inspiring.v7i2.10660

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The shift from traditional to online teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has caused various hurdles. As indicated by many reports, both students and the teachers experienced dissatisfaction and met challenges during the teaching and learning process. Amidst several students’ dissatisfaction with the online delivery of various subject, a report on teaching and learning experience revealed the exceptional performance of an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) teacher named Ms. Sarah (a pseudonym) as recognised by the student. The researchers then did a mixed method study to identify the specific features of Ms. Sarah's teaching that students found engaging and pleasurable. The data, both quantitative and qualitative, was gathered by administering closed and open-ended questionnaires to a total of 38 students who were enrolling in Ms. Sarah's class. The findings indicated that Ms. Sarah's online ESP lesson was well-received. All students (100%) expressed confidence in Ms. Sarah's competence to deliver online ESP instruction. A majority of over 80% of the participants indicated their endorsement for other teachers to embrace Ms. Sarah’s instructional approach, while a total of 97.37% conveyed their intention to join Ms. Sarah's other courses in the upcoming semester. This paper also presents a more detailed explanation of the rationales why students appreciate Ms. Sarah's online class. Besides, considering SLA theory and cultural dimension was also found to contribute to the effective online instructions. Ms Sarah's approach in conducting online ESP course might be an invaluable resource for ESP teachers looking to improve their online teaching strategies. Keywords: Online instructions, ESP, SLA, Cultural dimensions
EFL Students’ Learning Engagement in The Post Pandemic Era Khaerani, Nadya Shifa; Lintangsari, Alies Poetri; Gayatri, Putri
JEELS (Journal of English Education and Linguistics Studies) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2023): JEELS May 2023
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat IAIN Kediri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30762/jeels.v10i1.869

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The Indonesian government implemented online learning during the pandemic due to the spread of Covid-19.  Nowadays, the post-pandemic era, the application of offline learning has begun to be carried out again and is equipped with technology previously applied during online class. These sudden changes in the education sector certainly affect EFL students' learning engagement. This study was conducted to investigate students' perceptions of English learning engagement in offline classes and to determine whether there is significant difference in learning engagement between online and offline classroom environments. The researcher used a quantitative approach with an Indonesian-language survey questionnaire distributed online to 11th-grade students with 751 participants. The results showed that offline classrooms equipped with technology had a positive result and got significant differences in learning engagement in almost every dimension. These findings also implied that students' engagement on emotional engagement shows no significant differences because the dimension is more affected by the teacher's support and self-awareness in using the language itself. Further implications of this research reveal the need to explore more about EFL teaching techniques and technologies in the learning process to maximize students' engagement.
Linguistic Readiness of Doctoral Candidates: A Case Study of TOEFL Policy at the Faculty of Agriculture Ruminar, Hafida; Gayatri, Putri
E-Structural (English Studies on Translation, Culture, Literature, and Linguistics) Vol. 7 No. 02 (2024): December 2024
Publisher : Universitas Dian Nuswantoro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33633/es.v7i02.10933

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English language proficiency is critical for doctoral candidates, particularly in non-English-speaking countries like Indonesia, where mastery of reading and writing in English is essential for academic success. This study evaluates the effectiveness of TOEFL scores as indicators of doctoral students' abilities to comprehend and produce scientific texts in English. However, few studies have investigated how TOEFL scores represent doctoral students’ reading and writing abilities in scientific texts from the viewpoints of the individuals directly engaged. Thus, this qualitative study addresses the research gap by employing semi-structured interviews with four doctoral students from the Faculty of Agriculture at a public university in Malang, Indonesia, and the Head of the Doctoral Study Program. The data were analyzed inductively using Bloom's taxonomy to assess the depth and complexity of the participants' linguistic readiness. The results were then classified based on the Bloom Taxonomy level from the fundamental knowledge comprehension to the creation of doctoral candidates' scientific articles. The study's findings underscore the need for more comprehensive assessments of English proficiency in postgraduate admissions. While higher TOEFL scores generally indicate better comprehension and writing skills, they do not consistently reflect the specific competencies required for scientific writing. This suggests that the TOEFL score may be insufficient as a sole metric for linguistic readiness. The study contributes to policy discussions by highlighting this need, particularly in disciplines requiring specialized academic writing skills.
EFL Students’ Learning Engagement in The Post Pandemic Era Khaerani, Nadya Shifa; Lintangsari, Alies Poetri; Gayatri, Putri
JEELS (Journal of English Education and Linguistics Studies) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2023): JEELS May 2023
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syekh Wasil, Kediri, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30762/jeels.v10i1.869

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The Indonesian government implemented online learning during the pandemic due to the spread of Covid-19.  Nowadays, the post-pandemic era, the application of offline learning has begun to be carried out again and is equipped with technology previously applied during online class. These sudden changes in the education sector certainly affect EFL students' learning engagement. This study was conducted to investigate students' perceptions of English learning engagement in offline classes and to determine whether there is significant difference in learning engagement between online and offline classroom environments. The researcher used a quantitative approach with an Indonesian-language survey questionnaire distributed online to 11th-grade students with 751 participants. The results showed that offline classrooms equipped with technology had a positive result and got significant differences in learning engagement in almost every dimension. These findings also implied that students' engagement on emotional engagement shows no significant differences because the dimension is more affected by the teacher's support and self-awareness in using the language itself. Further implications of this research reveal the need to explore more about EFL teaching techniques and technologies in the learning process to maximize students' engagement.