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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Enhance Teachers’ Spoken English at an Islamic Boarding School Mardhiah, Ainol; Hajar, Ibnu; Purwati, Diana; Muna, Hayatul; Ariani, Riska
Journal of Educational Sciences Vol. 9 No. 6 (2025): Journal of Educational Sciences
Publisher : FKIP - Universitas Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/jes.9.6.p.5163-5176

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Many Indonesian pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) adopt bilingual policies requiring daily English communication, yet limited teacher proficiency often hinders their effective implementation. This study investigates the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) SpeechAce to enhance teachers’ speaking skills for daily communication in a pesantren in Lhokseumawe, Aceh, Indonesia. Using a mixed-method explanatory sequential design, 29 teachers participated in a one-month intervention consisting of AI-based practice and training, pre- and post-tests, reflective logbook, and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative results revealed consistent improvement across pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, and grammar, with vocabulary and grammar showing the greatest gains. Qualitative findings highlighted teachers’ positive perceptions of AI in promoting self-regulated learning and as an anxiety-reducing tool for speaking practice, despite challenges such as technical issues and the need for a longer and a more structured guidance from a human-teacher. While AI SpeechAce effectively enhanced teachers’ speaking confidence through safe, feedback-driven practice relevant to their daily communication, its limitations shaped by linguistic gaps and technical challenges, underscore the need for future blended models and extended interventions to ensure stronger transfer into real-world communicative spoken English skills.
Investigating Indonesian EFL preservice teachers Purwati, Diana; Fathirma'ruf, Fathirma'ruf; Lakehu, Amalia; Taufik, Taufik
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 14 No 1 (2024): Issued in March 2024
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v14i1.7625

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The role of technology in learning English as a foreign language (EFL) remains significant. While numerous studies explored the effectiveness of technology in learning EFL, there is a paucity of research that examines EFL preservice teachers' digital technological awareness and their challenges in using technology in EFL learning. This study aims to investigate EFL preservice teachers' digital technological awareness and their challenges. This case study involved six EFL preservice teachers from the English Education Program at one of the higher colleges in West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. The data were garnered through in-depth interviews and observations. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The result shows that teachers
EFL Students’ Perceptions of Online Learning using Zoom During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study Purwati, Diana; Khairunisa, Khairunisa
Ainara Journal (Jurnal Penelitian dan PKM Bidang Ilmu Pendidikan) Vol. 3 No. 3 (2022): Ainara Journal (Jurnal Penelitian dan PKM Bidang Ilmu Pendidikan)
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengembangan Sumberdaya Wilayah (elrispeswil)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54371/ainj.v3i3.169

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Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the transformation of learning has significantly switched from face-to-face learning to online learning. Many platforms have been utilized to support the teaching and learning process, one of them is the Zoom Meeting application.  Although many studies have explored the educators’ and students’ perceptions of using Zoom, exploring the perspectives of  EFL learners in the rural context remains a paucity. This study aims to explore the EFL students’ perspective using the Zoom Meeting application, particularly in the rural college context. This study employs a qualitative method. The data analysis is used thematic analysis. The results of this study show that the students have two sides perceptions of using Zoom; on the first side, EFL students thought that Zoom is very suitable to support online learning because the features available in the zoom meeting are varied and complete. However, on the other side, based on the students’ opinions, one of the negative sides of Zoom meetings is that this application tends to take up a lot of internet quota. This condition has forced the students to try to have free Wifi access in the public space and shared money to purchase the internet quota.
Pelatihan TOEFL bagi Pemburu Beasiswa S2 di dalam maupun di Luar Negeri untuk Mendukung Terjalannya Program Beasiswa NTB Ismail, Ismail; Rusdin, Rusdin; Purwati, Diana; Bulan, Arif
JAKAT : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Juli 2024
Publisher : JAKAT : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59584/jakat.v1i1.61

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Dari tahun 2018 sampai tahun 2023, Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) telah memogramkan BeasiswaNTB sebagai program unggulan yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kualitas sumber daya manusia yangada di NTB dengan mengirim putra-putri terbaik untuk melanjutkan studi ke luar negeri maupun kedalam negeri. Rumah Bahasa merupakan program dari Lembaga Pengembangan Pendidikan (LPP)Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) yang dibentuk untuk mendukung terjalannya program BeasiswaNTB. Berkolaborasi dengan Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan NTB, Rumah Bahasa memberikanpelatihan peningkatan dan penguatan kapasitas berbahasa asing bagi masyarakat NTB, khususnyamasyarakat Dompu. Tujuan peningkatan bahasa asing dimaksudkan untuk membuka peluang bagi yangingin melanjutkan sekolah ke luar negeri maupun untuk keperluan peningkatan kapasitas pada tempatkerja. Pelatihan TOEFL Rumah Bahasa Kab. Dompu Batch V ini dilaksanakan mulai bulanJuli – November 2021. Adapun tahap pelaksanaan Pelatihan sebagai berikut: Pertama, tahampersiapan (meet and greet), Tes Kemampuan Awal Peserta (diagnostic Test),Pembelajaran, Tes Perkembangan Kemampuan (Try out), dan Tes Resmi TOEFL (OfficialTest). Pelaksanaan pelatihan ini berjalan lancar dan seluruh peserta sangat merasakanmanfaat dari pelatihan ini. Kemudian semoga pelatihan-pelatihan seperti ini bisa terus dilakukandi masa akan datang.
PENGEMBANGAN BAHAN AJAR DIGITAL BERBASIS PUISI TRADISIONAL MENGGUNAKAN PENDEKATAN PROJECT BASED LEARNING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KREATIVITAS MENULIS PUISI SISWA SMP Taufik; Irfan, Muh.; Purwati, Diana; Fatmawati, Milanda; Anggun
Jurnal Pendidikan dan Media Pembelajaran Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Desember
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59584/jundikma.v5i1.114

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan bahan ajar digital berbasis puisi tradisional menggunakan pendekatan Project Based Learning (PjBL) untuk meningkatkan kreativitas menulis puisi siswa SMP. Penelitian dilaksanakan di SMPN 2 Woja, Kabupaten Dompu, menggunakan metode Penelitian dan Pengembangan (R&D) dengan model pengembangan 4-D (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate). Tahap Define bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi kebutuhan siswa dan guru dalam pembelajaran menulis puisi. Tahap Design menghasilkan prototipe bahan ajar digital berbasis PjBL yang siap divalidasi. Tahap Develop dilakukan melalui uji validitas oleh ahli materi, media, dan bahasa, uji praktikalitas oleh guru dan siswa, serta uji efektivitas melalui pre-test dan post-test. Tahap Disseminate bertujuan untuk menyebarluaskan bahan ajar melalui pelatihan guru, publikasi, dan seminar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bahan ajar digital ini valid (skor rata-rata 82,3%), praktis (skor rata-rata 84%), dan efektif meningkatkan kreativitas siswa menulis puisi (peningkatan rata-rata 25,5%). Selain itu, integrasi puisi tradisional membantu siswa memahami budaya lokal Kabupaten Dompu, menjadikan pembelajaran lebih autentik, kontekstual, dan menarik. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa bahan ajar digital berbasis puisi tradisional dengan PjBL dapat digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran inovatif yang meningkatkan keterampilan menulis, kreativitas, dan apresiasi budaya.