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Journal : EFL Education Journal

Teacher’s Perception of Driving Factors to EFL Students’ Reading Difficulties and Coping Strategies Nisa', Fitrotun; Putra, Bambang Arya Wija; Hudori, Rizki Febri Andika
EFL Education Journal Vol. 11 No. 2 (2024): Vol. 11. No. 2 JULY 2024
Publisher : English Education Study Program

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/eej.v11i2.51589

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This study explores the driving factors behind EFL students' reading difficulties and the coping strategies employed by teachers. Previous studies about similar research mostly conducted overseas. This indicated a lack of attention to students’ English reading skills in Indonesia. Several consequences can occur if English teachers in Indonesia are unaware of the importance of students English reading skills learning. These include inadequate preparation, limited vocabulary growth, poor comprehension skills, reduced motivation, and missed opportunities (Nanda, 2020). This research conducted at an Islamic senior high school in Jember, East Java, Indonesia, the research utilizes a qualitative case study design to delve into teachers' perceptions. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with a female EFL teacher. The findings identify key obstacles, including limited vocabulary, restricted exposure to the target language, and insufficient practice opportunities. To address these issues, teachers use strategies such as teaching the alphabetic principle, phonemic awareness exercises, vocabulary-building activities, and providing additional reading materials. The study highlights the importance of targeted interventions focusing on vocabulary and practice to enhance reading proficiency. However, limitations include the small sample size and reliance on self-reported data. Future research should involve larger, more diverse samples to validate these findings. This research offers valuable insights into EFL challenges and suggests practical solutions for improving reading instruction, thereby supporting students' academic and personal success.
The Effect of Using Podcast on Listening Achievement of the Eighth Grade Students of Junior High School Dewayani, Viandra Yashinta; Tasnim, Zakiyah; Hudori, Rizki Febri Andika
EFL Education Journal Vol. 10 No. 2 (2023): Vol. 10. No. 2 JULY 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/eej.v10i2.42790

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This study was conducted to identify the effect of using Podcast on listening achievement of the eighth grade students of Junior High School. Based on the preliminary study, it was known that the eighth grade students in one of the junior high school in Situbondo had never used Podcast as a medium of learning listening skill and the teacher often used audio from the internet to teach listening skill. This study applied quantitative method using quasi-experimental with post-test only design. The two classes at that school were chosen as participants for this research, one class belonged to experimental group and the other belong to control group. The students in experimental group were taught listening skill by using Podcast as a medium of learning, while the students belonged to control group were taught by listening to the teacher read the text. The data were analyzed by using Independent Sample t-test formula in SPSS. The results indicated that there was a significant effect of using Podcast on listening achievement of the eight grade students. It was proven that the significant value (2-tailed) was 0.001 and it was lower than 0.05.
Exploring Junior High School Students' Perception on The Implementation of Picture Series as Media for Learning Writing: A Qualitative Descriptive Study: A Qualitative Descriptive Study Ayu, Chlorida Metana; Fitriyah, Siti Masrifatul; Hudori, Rizki Febri Andika
EFL Education Journal Vol. 11 No. 1 (2024): Vol. 11. No. 1 MARCH 2024
Publisher : English Education Study Program

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/eej.v11i1.46259

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Abstract In this 2.0 education era, many English teachers use various visual aids to help students writing performance. One of the visual instructional media that is used picture series. Picture series is defined as a group of several pictures that describe the atmosphere that is told and show continuity between one picture and another. This research was descriptive qualitative research. This research was conducted at a junior high school in Jember with the 23 students as participants. The researcher used the close-ended, and open-ended questionnaires instrument. Based on the data obtained, the results of this research found that the first research question about students’ perceptions on teaching writing descriptive text using picture series, the researcher found that when the teacher used picture series, students were more enthusiastic to follow the lesson. The previous results indicated that there was an overwhelmingly positive reception to the teacher's teaching method using picture series. The students reported that this enjoyable method made them more eager to learn and more creative in their approach to their studies. Then, the second research question about students’ expectation in this study showed that the students have expressed their satisfaction with the efficiency and effectiveness of their writing teacher in delivering clear and concise material, providing relevant and helpful examples, assigning tasks that are pertinent to what they have learnt, and providing feedback on their work. It is positive to see that the students value their teacher's approach, which has led to their increased motivation and creativity in their learning. Keywords: Learning method, Perception, Picture series, Writing