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Do Female and Male Students Perform Differently in Listening Test? Wahyuni, Emi Nurul; Zamzam, Ahmad; Khotimah, Khusnul
English Education: Jurnal Tadris Bahasa Inggris Vol 13 No 2 (2020): English Education: Jurnal Tadris Bahasa Inggris
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24042/ee-jtbi.v13i2.7514

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As one of English- proficiency testing methods for non- native speakers, TOEFL is also used as a graduation requirement in almost every university in Indonesia. However, empirical studies report that a considerable number of students performed unsatisfactory. Therefore, many studies have been geared to investigate various aspects of TOEFL related things with the utmost purpose of helping students to meet the expected requirement. This includes scrutinizing gender factors in TOEFL like tests. Basing on quantitative ex-post facto, this research is aimed to see whether gender plays as a contributing factor to students’ ability to answer overview and detailed questions in the TOEFL listening. In this study, 42 out of 94 students’ scores were randomly selected. The data were collected from a TOEFL-like test’s result and were then analyzed using an Independent t-test on SPSS. Based on the t-test analysis, the result showed that there is a different performance of students based on gender, between male and female students which can be seen from the different mean scores between them (male= 10.19 and female =10.19). Nevertheless, the difference was not significant since the t table > t value (2.021>.871). Keywords: detailed and overview question, gender, students’ listening ability, TOEFL-like listening.
Navigating Barriers: Teachers’ Perspectives on Implementing TBLT to Develop EFL Speaking Skills Wahyuni, Emi Nurul; Setyarini, Sri; Purnawarman, Pupung
International Journal of Language Teaching and Education Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Language Teaching and Education
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Magister Program of English Education Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/ijolte.v10i1.56410

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Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) has become a widely advocated approach to developing English speaking competence in EFL classrooms due to its interactive and communicative nature. Nevertheless, its implementation in practice is often influenced by various factors that may undermine its effectiveness. This study aims to explore the challenges faced by the teachers while implementing TBLT to teach speaking and the solutions they employ to deal with these challenges. To achieve this objective, a qualitative approach was used, involving 11 English teachers from secondary schools who were purposely selected based on their experience in employing TBLT in their classrooms. Using a thematic analysis of qualitative data collected from open-ended questionnaires, the study categorizes findings into two major themes: the obstacles encountered in practical application and the possible solutions suggested. The findings show that several challenges occurred during its implementation, such as a rigid curriculum, classroom management issues in large classes, and student reluctance due to insecurities or unfamiliarity with TBLT. To overcome these challenges, some suggestions were proposed by the teachers as the participants, including simplifying tass, integrating technology and authentic materials, and providing teacher training. This study offers practical insiieshts for educators and institutions aiming to integrate TBLT effectively into FL classroom practices.