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TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHERS AND DIFFERENTIATED ENGLISH INSTRUCTION: ENHANCING STUDENT MOTIVATION AND LEARNING OUTCOMES Fitriani, Yara; Sofendi; Vianty, Machdalena
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v13i2.10199

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Modern classrooms demand teaching approaches that address diverse learning needs. This study examines how transformative English teachers implement Differentiated Instruction (DI) to enhance student motivation and learning outcomes, combining adaptive pedagogy with equitable education practices. Using a qualitative case study design, the research focused on two experienced Indonesian English teachers trained in DI through the Guru Penggerak program. Semi-structured interviews explored their DI implementation strategies and impacts on learners. Results showed DI significantly boosts engagement when teachers tailor instruction to individual needs through flexible grouping, tiered assignments, and multimodal assessments. Students demonstrated greater motivation when expressing understanding through varied formats like videos, podcasts, or traditional essays. The approach also improved academic performance by aligning with different learning preferences and readiness levels. The study concludes DI creates inclusive classrooms that foster both academic growth and 21st-century skills when implemented effectively. Recommendations include investing in teacher training, providing DI resources, and incorporating flexible assessment policies. Future research should investigate DI's long-term effects across diverse educational contexts.
The innovation diffusion, technology adoption, and digital etnopedagogical reading: English lecturer’s agency in reinforcing the ability of the younger generation to retain local knowledge Marzulina, Lenny; Sofendi; Mirizon, Soni
Indonesian Journal of Educational Development (IJED) Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025): November 2025
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (LPPM) Universitas PGRI Mahadewa Indonesia

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This study examines the role of English lecturers as change agents in promoting innovative digital ethnopedagogical reading in higher education settings. Even though higher education in Indonesia is becoming increasingly digitally oriented, technology adoption is often tool-centered rather than culturally aware, potentially endangering the ability of younger generations to retain local knowledge. This research investigates the factors that influence innovation diffusion and investigates the integration of digital tools with local cultural values (Bidar, Pulau Kemaro, Rumah Limas, Songket Palembang, Kue Maksuba) in reading instruction, as mediated by a lecturer at a state university in Palembang, South Sumatra. Data were gathered from six students chosen through purposive sampling and one lecturer, using a qualitative intrinsic case study design, until data saturation was reached. Primary data collection instruments included semi-structured interviews (lasting 20-30 minutes via WhatsApp video calls) and document analysis (YouTube videos, reading scripts, and chat logs). Four primary themes were identified through thematic analysis in accordance with (Braun & Clarke, 2006): the dynamics of drivers and barriers in innovation diffusion, the transformative impact on linguistic competence and cultural awareness, the systematic implementation through digital platforms, and the dual motivation (pragmatic efficiency and cultural preservation). The results indicate that culturally responsible lecturers, rather than institutional mandates, are the primary driving force behind sustainable innovation. By combining their cultural pride with their English language skills, students created a "glocal identity," demonstrating that tradition and technology can complement each other rather than work against one another. The study suggests that universities should establish communities of practice for cultural innovation, integrate ethnopedagogy into teacher education, address digital infrastructure inequities, and develop culturally grounded digital material repositories to support culturally sustainable educational transformation.