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Teaching English in Rural Areas: A Closer Look into Teachers’ Challenges Herizal, Herizal; Marzulina, Lenny; Erlina, Dian; Holandyah, Muhammad; Putri, Hikmah Zalifah; Amelia, Budi Arsih
Edukasi Vol 10 No 2 (2023): Edukasi: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengajaran
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19109/ejpp.v10i2.19199

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Teaching English in rural areas remains several significant challenges. This study aimed to explore the challenges encountered by English teachers in South Sumatera, Indonesia when teaching in such environments. The research design employed for this investigation was qualitative, utilizing a case study approach. Two English language teachers from the specified region participated in this study. The research data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions. Subsequently, the interview data were analyzed using thematic analysis. This research revealed six distinct challenges faced by the teachers in teaching English. These challenges include: (1) inadequate infrastructure, (2) insufficient learning facilities, (3) inadequate learning resources, (4) low proficiency in English, (5) unfavorable teaching conditions, and (6) limited opportunities for teacher development. Addressing these challenges is crucial to create a positive environment for effective teaching and learning English in rural areas.
Teaching English and Plus Curriculum: Teachers’ Challenges and Strategies in an Indonesian Madrasah Erlina, Dian; Marzulina, Lenny; Holandyah, Muhammad; Herizal, Herizal; Harto, Kasinyo; Putri, Hikmah Zalifah; Sari, Iin Puspa
Indonesian Research Journal in Education |IRJE| Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): IRJE |Indonesian Research Journal in Education
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/irje.v8i1.32885

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This qualitative case study aimed to investigate teachers’ challenges and strategies in teaching English as a foreign language using a Plus curriculum, a self-designed curriculum that combines the national curriculum and the Pesantren (Islamic boarding school) curriculum. This study involved two English teachers at a private Indonesian Madrasah Aliyah (Islamic Senior High School) in Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The research revealed several internal and external challenges encountered by the teachers when teaching English using this combined curriculum. Internal challenges included three aspects: teachers' abilities to utilize ICT in teaching, designing lesson plans, and enhancing students' learning motivation. External challenges included two aspects: managing limited time allocation and dealing with inadequate learning facilities. Despite these teaching challenges, the researchers identified several strategies employed by the teachers to overcome the challenges. These strategies include improving their practical knowledge in using ICT, tailoring teaching materials and methods with learning objectives, applying various motivational strategies, providing extra time for informal learning after school, and ensuring students’ access to necessary learning facilities and resources.
Teaching non-traditional students: EFL teacher’s experiences, challenges, and future recommendations Marzulina, Lenny; Erlina, Dian; Holandyah, Muhammad; Herizal; Astrid, Annisa; Putri, Himah Zalifah; Wahyuni, Nurul
Indonesian Research Journal in Education |IRJE| Vol. 9 No. 01 (2025): IRJE |Indonesian Research Journal in Education|
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/irje.v9i01.43948

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This qualitative case study aimed to identify the challenges faced by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers at the First Class Correctional Institution for Children in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia, while teaching English to young inmates. The participants included two high school English teachers from this institution. Data collection was conducted through interviews to obtain in-depth descriptions of the difficulties encountered. A thematic analysis was employed to evaluate the data and highlight the specific difficulties faced by the English teachers. The findings revealed four primary challenges experienced by the teachers in their efforts to teach English to young inmates: 1) issues related to time management, 2) students’ negative attitudes, 3) a lack of available textbooks, and 4) inadequate classroom conditions. These challenges significantly impact the effectiveness of English instruction within this unique educational environment.
From Constraint to Agency: The Phenomenology of EFL Writing Development in Process-Oriented Pedagogy Putri, Hikmah Zalifah; Herizal, Herizal; Marzulina, Lenny; Erlina, Dian; Holandyah, Muhammad; Dwiana, Nadya Rezkhita
Edukasi Vol 12 No 2 (2025): Edukasi: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengajaran
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19109/ejpp.v12i2.31573

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Writing remains one of the most demanding skills for EFL learners, who often face difficulties in generating ideas, organizing content, and producing coherent and accurate texts. This study aimed to explore EFL students’ writing practices through a qualitative thematic analysis of their engagement in the writing process identify recurring patterns in students’ writing behaviors and perceptions.The participants were third-semester university students enrolled in an Intermediate Writing course. Data were collected through classroom observations, student reflections, questionnaires, and teacher journals, and analyzed thematically. Findings revealed three major themes: (1) the evolving awareness of writing as a recursive process, (2) the development of self-regulated strategies during revising and editing, and (3) the emergence of more positive attitudes toward writing. The thematic analysis suggests that implementing the writing process supports learners’ writing development not only in terms of textual quality but also in their metacognitive engagement and confidence as writers. The study highlights the pedagogical value of process-oriented instruction in fostering meaningful writing practices in EFL classrooms.
Enhancing EFL Reading: Student Teachers' Metacognitive Practices in Islamic Higher Education Erlina, Dian; Marzulina, Lenny; Holandyah, Muhammad; Herizal; Fajrin, Nyayu
Edukasi Vol 12 No 01 (2025): Edukasi: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengajaran
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19109/wqtnc970

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Metacognition refers to the awareness and regulation of one’s cognitive processes. In the context of reading, it involves the employment of metacognitive strategies to promote reading comprehension. This qualitative case study aims to explore the perceptions of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) student teachers regarding their reading processes and the strategies they consider effective. The research focuses on the metacognitive reading experiences of EFL student teachers who were purposively selected from an Islamic university in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. To gather data, semi-structured interviews were conducted, allowing participants to reflect on their metacognitive reading practices. The thematic analysis of the interview data revealed that student teachers regarded metacognitive strategies as essential tools for enhancing reading comprehension. They employed a variety of metacognitive strategies to plan, monitor, and evaluate their reading processes. These strategies can be categorized into three distinct types: (1) global reading strategies, (2) problem-solving reading strategies, and (3) support reading strategies. Such strategies enable student teachers to reflect on their reading processes, navigate texts effectively, assess their understanding, identify difficulties, and adjust their approaches as necessary. This study emphasizes the importance of metacognitive strategies in reading and highlights the necessity of integrating strategic and reflective reading practices for EFL student teachers. This integration not only fosters their development as proficient readers but also equips them to teach these strategies effectively to their future students.