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The IMPLEMENTATION OF STORY CHAIN ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE YOUNG LEARNERS’ SPEAKING PERFORMANCE AND CREATIVITY Nurul Meilinasari; Sulistyani; Khoiriyah
Pro-ELLitera Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Pro-ELLitera Journal
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Ronggolawe Tuban

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.2024/prora.v2i2.1638

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This study investigates the implementation of Story Chain activities focusing to see its potential in enhancing students’ speaking performance and creativity of young learners in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. Utilizing a qualitative research approach, the data were collected through interviews and direct observations. The findings reveal that Story Chain activities significantly improve students' speaking proficiency, creativity, and confidence. Students demonstrated enhanced vocabulary usage, pronunciation, and the ability to construct coherent narratives. Additionally, the collaborative nature of the activities fostered social interaction and an inclusive classroom environment. However, challenges were identified, including difficulties faced by students with lower English proficiency and those who were initially reluctant to participate. Despite these challenges, the research underscores the effectiveness of Story Chain activities in creating an engaging and supportive learning environment. Suggestions for teachers and future researchers are to optimize the application of this method in diverse educational settings.
CORRECTIVE FEEDBACK AND REPAIR STRATEGIES IN MEANING-FOCUSED LANGUAGE CLASSROOM -, SULISTYANI; -, suhartono
Nusantara of Research : Jurnal Hasil-hasil Penelitian Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri Vol 1 No 2 (2014)
Publisher : Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (91.178 KB) | DOI: 10.29407/nor.v1i2.49

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Abstract:The practice of corrective feedback in communicative language classroom has become a debate among applied linguists. Some consider it obstructs students’ fluent speech and some assert it is vital to show students their linguistic gaps. This study aims to describe the practice of oral corrective feedback in meaning-focused instruction specifically to answer the questions 1) what is to correct, 2) how it is corrected, and 3) how repair is constructed. The data are in the forms of teacher’s and students’ utterances obtained through video recording during meaning-focused instruction in a secondary school.  The result shows that in meaning-focused instruction, the ESL teacher mainly corrects semantic errors and among six types of corrective feedback (explicit correction, recast, clarification request, metalinguistic feedback, elicitation, and repetition), the teacher mostly uses elicitation and recast while the repair strategies that occur in this class takes the pattern of other initiation-self repair. So, it can be concluded that in a meaning-focused instruction the teacher does not relatively interrupt the students’ fluent speech and that the communicative activity is maintained. And with self-repair, students notice their linguistic gaps. Therefore corrective feedback is still worth practicing in meaning-focused language classrooms.  
Fostering Narrative Writing Skills through Storyboarding: Evidence from High School Students Arwin Tannuary; Arni Wulandari Sinaga; Yanti Kristina Sinaga; Sulistyani Sulistyani; Isry Laila Syathroh; Herman Herman
AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 17, No 4 (2025): DECEMBER 2025
Publisher : STAI Hubbulwathan Duri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35445/alishlah.v17i4.8520

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Developing narrative writing skills remains a challenge for EFL learners, particularly in secondary education. This study investigated the effectiveness of storyboarding as an instructional medium to improve narrative writing among tenth-grade students at SMA Swasta Kampus Nommensen Pematangsiantar. A quasi-experimental design with non-equivalent control groups was employed. Forty students were purposively assigned to either an experimental group, which received instruction using storyboard-based activities, or a control group, which received conventional instruction. Narrative writing performance was measured before and after the intervention using a rubric assessing content, organization, vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to analyze posttest scores while controlling for pretest performance. The ANCOVA results indicated a statistically significant effect of storyboarding on narrative writing outcomes, F(1,37) = 24.57, p .001, partial η² = 0.40. Adjusted posttest means showed that students in the experimental group outperformed those in the control group (M = 78.3 vs. M = 67.9). The effect size was large, with Hedges’ g = 1.12, 95% CI [0.62, 1.62]. These findings suggest that integrating storyboards as visual-verbal planning tools significantly enhances students’ narrative writing, particularly in content development and organization. This study underscores the pedagogical value of interactive media in EFL writing instruction and recommends further research across diverse genres and educational contexts to generalize these results.
Indonesian Local Wisdom: Reading Materials to Develop Students’ Character Education and 4C Skills Sulistyani Sulistyani; Khoiriyah Khoiriyah
English Teaching Journal : A Journal of English Literature, Language and Education Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Madiun

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/etj.v13i1.21969

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This study looked at how local wisdom reading materials in Indonesia support character education and the four Cs of the 21st century: creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication. The study is classified as library research and uses a descriptive qualitative methodology. The "Bahasa Inggris" book was the study's subject, and reading texts and reading activities in it were described using a content analysis. Content analysis worksheets are intended to gather information and identify the 4Cs and character education values that can be found in the reading sections of the textbook under review. The investigation's conclusions indicate that there is a small quantity of local wisdom in the reading materials that merits more research.
ROADBLOCKS TO PROFICIENCY: TOEFL READING COMPREHENSION CHALLENGES FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Agung Wicaksono; Sulistyani Sulistyani; Suhartono; Khoiriyah; Mahendra Puji Permana Aji
JEELL (Journal of English Education, Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 12 No. 3 (2025): JEELL Volume 12 Number 3 Oktober 2025
Publisher : LPPM Universitas PGRI Jombang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32682/jeell.v12i3.90

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This research examines the challenges university students encounter in the TOEFL reading comprehension section driven by low TOEFL proficiency among students. using a qualitative approach, the study identifies key difficulties learners face and the factors behind these struggles. data were gathered through questionnaires administered to 35 English language Education undergraduates at the University of Nusantara PGRI Kediri in East java, Indonesia. The questionnaire data were analyzed through cleaning, organizing, and interpreting responses to extract meaningful insights. The analysis of the responses revealed common obstacles, such as insufficient vocabulary, trouble with complex sentence structures, ineffective reading strategies, poor time management, and limited exposure to academic texts. Additionally, students cited anxiety and low confidence as psychological hurdles impacting their performance. The results indicate that both language proficiency and test-taking strategies significantly influence students' success in TOEFL reading comprehension. The study emphasizes the importance of modifying reading instruction to enhance academic reading skills and test preparation strategies, thereby better preparing students for standardized English proficiency exams.