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Reflecting on the Implementation of Online English Learning in Islamic Higher Education: Lecturers and Students’ Perspectives Madehang, Madehang; Masruddin, Masruddin; Iksan, Muhammad
International Journal of Asian Education Vol. 5 No. 3 (2024): IJAE Vol. 05, No. 3, September 2024
Publisher : Research and Education Development (READ) Institute collaborate with Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of IAIN Palopo (Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Ilmu Keguruan IAIN Palopo)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46966/ijae.v5i3.426

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The penetration of technology into education has rebounded since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic era, especially in bridging the practice of online learning in schools and universities. Reflecting on the practice of online learning, teachers and students give various perceptions. Some benefits and obstacles are mentioned. This descriptive study focused on investigating the perception of lecturers and students toward online language learning in Islamic higher education. The data were collected from teachers and students in three Islamic Higher Education, namely the State Islamic Institute of Palopo, the State Islamic Institute of Bone, and the State Islamic University of Makassar. The questionnaire was used to collect data from 12 lecturers and 86 students participating. In contrast, the interview was used to gain more profound information about the lecturers’ experience and opinions about implementing online learning. From both the questionnaire and the interview, the writers concluded that Lecturers and students in Islamic higher education in South Sulawesi have a positive view of online EFL learning. They value the flexibility, access to resources, and networking opportunities it provides. Students appreciate the ability to manage their learning independently, connect with diverse learners, and engage with various language aspects. However, there's a need for improvements in technology familiarity, stable internet access, access to online learning equipment, and pedagogical training for lecturers to enhance the online learning experience further.
Difficulties in Understanding the TOEFL Reading Test of English Language Education Study Program at University: DOI: 10.24256/ideas. v12i1.5179 Usman, Nurhayati; Hendrik, Hendrik; Madehang, Madehang; Wisran
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v12i1.5179

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This research aims to investigate the difficulties faced by students in understanding the TOEFL Reading test and to find the factors that influence the difficulties in understanding the TOEFL Reading test of English Language Education Study Program at IAIN Palopo. This research used descriptive qualitative method. The subjects of this research were 13 of the 3th semester in the English Department of IAIN Palopo in the 2023/2024 academic year. The instruments used to collect data were the TOEFL Reading test consisting of 50 questions in the form of multiple choice and an interview consisting of 5 questions. Based on the analysis of the TOEFL test results, it was found that the unstated detail question is the most difficult question faced by students and the question has been classified into the most difficult question based on the difficulty index formula. Meanwhile, the interview results show that students' opinions regarding the factors that influence the difficulty of understanding the TOEFL Reading test were lack of focus, time management, vocabulary mastery, lack of understanding of the aspects of the questions contained in the TOEFL questions, and lack of practice working on questions or taking the TOEFL test.
PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI PELATIHAN PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS MENYENANGKAN (FUN WITH ENGLISH) BAGI GURU DAN SISWA SMA NEGERI 1 BATUPUTIH Husnaini, Husnaini; Ismayanti, Devi; Wahibah, Wahibah; Madehang, Madehang; Malik, Fidia Ditazam
Community Development Journal : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 5 No. 3 (2024): Volume 5 No. 3 Tahun 2024
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/cdj.v5i3.29401

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Program pelatihan ini bertujuan untuk memotivasi siswa dalam belajar bahasa Inggris dengan melakukan pendekatan pembelajaran dengan konsep “Fun with English”. Kegiatan pelatihan ini bertujuan untuk mengubah persepsi siswa terhadap pembelajaran bahasa Inggris. Bahasa Inggris yang sebelumnya dianggap membosankan, tetapi saat ini menjadi pengalaman yang menarik dan menyenangkan. Sasaran pelatihan pembelajaran bahasa Inggris ini adalah siswa/siswi kelas 12 dari SMA Negeri 1 Batu Putih. Pelatihan bahasa Inggris ini dilakukan dengan metode pengajaran yang mengutamakan collaborative learning dan menyenangkan. Dampak dari kegiatan ini yaitu siswa tidak lagi menganggap pembelajaran bahasa Inggris sebagai pembelajaran yang tidak menarik, tetapi menjadi pembelajaran yang memberikan pengalaman baru yang menarik dan menyenangkan.