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Fostering EFL Learners’ Writing Skills through Blog-Assisted Language Learning (BALL) Sari, Silvia Nurmila; Wulyani, Anik Nunuk; Suharyadi
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 8 No 2 (2024): August 2024
Publisher : Universitas Hamzanwadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v8i2.26235

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Blog-Assisted Language Learning (BALL) provides a platform for students to enhance their language skills through interactive and engaging activities. These activities include peer review and feedback, interactive discussions, reflective journals, and multimedia integration. This study aims to investigate the specific impact of BALL on improving EFL learners' writing performance, addressing the problem of how this innovative approach can enhance various aspects of writing skills. This study was conducted using classroom action research in one cycle, involving 18 vocational school students. Data were gathered through writing tests, observation checklists, and questionnaires. The findings revealed that implementing Blog-Assisted Language Learning significantly enhanced the learners’ writing performance and attitudes toward learning English. The students showed improvement in content, organization, vocabulary, language use, and mechanics of their writing. The average score increased from 71.61 in the pretest to 81.9 in the posttest. All students were engaged in the teaching and learning process, and they found using a blog to promote language acquisition to be an enjoyable activity. Additionally, a Paired Sample t-Test showed a significant difference between the students' overall scores pre-test and post-test, with a level of significance of 0.000, indicating that the implementation of Blog-Assisted Language Learning had a statistically significant impact on improving the students' writing performance. Therefore, Blog-Assisted Language Learning proves to be a valuable strategy for enhancing EFL learners' writing skills, and its interactive and enjoyable nature can motivate students, creating a more dynamic and student-centered learning environment.
Investigating the element distribution of argumentative essay and its quality: The case of Indonesian EFL students Nirwanto, Rahmadi; Mukminatien, Nur; Suryati, Nunung; Wulyani, Anik Nunuk
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.v14i1.7824

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Although many research studies discussed argumentative essays, little is known about argumentative essays discussing the dialogical exchange of argumentation. This study aims to investigate the distribution of elements and the quality of argumentative essays produced by EFL students. The content analysis was employed to examine their argumentative essays. The data were garnered from essay writing tests for forty students of the English Department at a state university in Palangka Raya, Indonesia. They were assigned to write an argumentative essay about "Online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.” The data analysis comprised collecting, categorizing, and displaying the data and conclusion drawing. The results indicated that (1) a greater number of the students were not able to supply all elements of an argumentative essay, such as an explanation of an issue, thesis statement, counterargument, refutation, and conclusion, and (2) most of them failed to obtain excellence qualification. The study findings imply how teachers can redesign the materials, find effective strategies for teaching an argumentative essay, and provide many practice opportunities. The teachers should focus on teaching an argumentative essay element by allowing the students to understand the goal of each element and integrate them to form a well-developed argumentative essay.
ENGLISH AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE (EFL) STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF AI WRITING TOOLS BASED ON THEIR EDUCATION LEVEL Annishah, Annishah; Widiati, Utami; Wulyani, Anik Nunuk
Premise: Journal of English Education and Applied Linguistics Vol 14, No 3 (2025): Premise Journal: e-ISSN 2442-482x, p-ISSN 2089-3345
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24127/pj.v14i3.12243

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EFL students at any level of education are nowadays accustomed to using AI tools to support their English learning. They also use it during academic writing. Understanding the perception is therefore important to optimize the use of AI writing tools.  The existing literature suggests that there are contrasting perceptions among students. Hence, this study aims to uncover the perceptions and uses of AI writing tools used by EFL students from different levels of education, which are undergraduate and master’s degree. This study utilized a mixed method combining surveys and interviews to answer research questions. The result suggests that the difference lies in the varieties of tools used by each level of education. Master’s degree tends to use more diverse AI writing tools compared to an undergraduate. As for the perception, both levels perceived AI writing tools positively. Suggestions for further studies are also presented in the last section. This study contributes to the developing area of AI in education and provides insight on how different levels of education utilize AI writing tools.   
Exploring the Link Between the L2 Motivational Self-System and Extensive Reading: Why Do Learners Continue to Engage? Cahya Intan Syafinaz; Anik Nunuk Wulyani; Sari Karmina
AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 16, No 4 (2024): AL-ISHLAH: JURNAL PENDIDIKAN
Publisher : STAI Hubbulwathan Duri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35445/alishlah.v16i4.5604

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Sustained motivation in extensive reading (ER) is essential for fostering long-term reading habits. The L2 Motivational Self-System (L2MSS)—comprising the ideal L2 self, ought-to L2 self, and L2 learning experience—provides a framework for understanding motivation in second-language learning contexts. However, the specific role of L2MSS in motivating learners to persist in ER remains underexplored. This explanatory sequential mixed-method study investigated the relationship between L2MSS components and students’ willingness to continue ER. Data were collected from 64 English department students at a university in Malang, Indonesia, through quantitative surveys followed by qualitative interviews to contextualize the findings. The quantitative analysis revealed that the ideal L2 self was the strongest predictor of students’ willingness to engage in ER. The ought-to L2 self and L2 learning experience were found to have a lesser but still notable impact. Qualitative findings indicated that students recognized the value of ER and identified supportive environments, such as positive teacher and peer interactions, as key facilitators of their engagement. The results underscore the primacy of the ideal L2 self in sustaining motivation for ER, while the acknowledgment of ER's benefits and a conducive learning environment also played supportive roles. These findings suggest that educators should emphasize the intrinsic value of ER and cultivate an encouraging environment to strengthen students' self-commitment. The study highlights the importance of fostering the ideal L2 self and promoting supportive ER environments. Educators should actively advocate the value of ER to students and their families to enhance long-term engagement.
Developing digital literacy application for Extensive Listening materials Maslikah, Khotim; Widiati, Utami; Wulyani, Anik Nunuk; Tengku Sharif, Tengku Intan Suzila
Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 51, No. 2
Publisher : citeus

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Learning resource transformation is essential in this digital era, and English teaching and learning is no exception, especially in Madrasah context. That is why providing digital Extensive Listening (EL) materials to promote comprehensible input and character values is needed. This study outlines how Muslim English Literacy (MEL) application was developed to support the digital transformation as an alternative for EL materials. Research and Development (R & D) design was executed comprising seven phases of needs assessment, product design and development, product validation, first round of product revision, field testing, second round of product revision, and final product dissemination. The results of the field testing and moderation suggest that the developed product, MEL, is practical and applicable in helping EFL students to get more language exposure so that their English language acquisition can be facilitated. In addition, the product integrating character values may also strengthen their identity of being Muslims. Further studies on similar material development with more various topics utilizing technology apps are worth conducting.
EFL teachers’ reasons for selecting instructional materials during the COVID-19 pandemic Suharyadi, Suharyadi; Wulyani, Anik Nunuk
Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 50, No. 1
Publisher : citeus

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how teachers teach and students learn in the classroom. One of the challenges in the online teaching is that teachers are required to prepare the instructional materials for their students. This study aims at investigating the EFL teachers’ reasons for choosing the instructional materials in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. By employing a set of questionnaires, this study collected the data from 219 English teachers from various levels of education online via the google form link. The data collection was done for one month starting from 5 May to 5 June 2020. The data were analyzed through a content analysis by identifying, grouping, and categorizing similar and different responses. The results of analysis showed that the EFL teachers have five categories of reasons in selecting the instructional materials in the time of pandemic: the instructional materials should be easy, relevant, simple, attractive, and absent from crime, pornography, and viruses. These results suggest that the EFL teachers make use of these reasons in selecting and developing the instructional materials for their students during and after the pandemic. For future textbook developers, these considerations can be used a reference to develop textbooks which accommodate students’ voices and teachers’ voices during the online teaching and learning activities.
Autonomous learning in reading class: Building the students’ independence character Rahmawati, Ida Fitri; Wulyani, Anik Nunuk
Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 41, No. 1
Publisher : citeus

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This article reports efforts to improve students’ reading ability in understanding narrative texts through the implementation of an autonomous learning strategy at SMPN 1 Singosari. The autonomous learning strategy was adopted in response to the current need for a learning process that supports the development of Indonesian students’ character. The study involved eighth-grade students of SMPN 1 Singosari during the 2010/2011 academic year. The findings indicate that the implementation of the autonomous learning strategy in reading activities effectively enhanced students’ comprehension of narrative texts. In addition, the strategy encouraged students to participate actively in reading activities and fostered independent learning behaviors.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES FACED BY ELT TEACHER IN REMOTE SECONDARY SCHOOL: A CASE STUDY IN MALANG Kusumamawarni, Deaseptia Deaseptia; Suryati, Nunung; Wulyani, Anik Nunuk
Jurnal Visi Ilmu Pendidikan Vol 18, No 1 (2026): Januari 2026
Publisher : Universitas Tanjungpura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26418/jvip.v18i1.88321

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyoroti teknik pengajaran yang digunakan di dalam kelas dan tantangan yang dihadapi seorang guru Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris dalam mengelola kelas di sebuah sekolah menengah terpencil di Kecamatan Sidomulyo, Kabupaten Malang. Dalam penelitian ini, pendekatan studi kasus digunakan dengan teknik kualitatif deskriptif. Wawancara semi-terstruktur dan observasi kelas digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa desain fisik ruang kelas, peraturan dan rutinitas, hubungan interpersonal, pembelajaran yang menarik, dan penerapan disiplin adalah lima elemen utama yang membentuk manajemen kelas. Isu-isu penting juga dicatat oleh partisipan, termasuk fasilitas teknologi yang tidak memadai, antusiasme siswa yang rendah, dan kurangnya dukungan orang tua. Untuk meningkatkan manajemen kelas di daerah terpencil, temuan ini menyoroti perlunya struktur dukungan yang komprehensif yang melibatkan orang tua, sekolah, dan pembuat kebijakan. Dalam kondisi pendidikan yang penuh tantangan, studi ini menawarkan wawasan praktis untuk meningkatkan strategi instruksional dan mendorong partisipasi siswa.
Fresh Voices on Extensive Reading: A Narrative Study of Indonesian University Students Wahyu Wienanda; Anik Nunuk Wulyani; Francisca Maria Ivone
Didaktika: Jurnal Kependidikan Vol. 14 No. 4 Nopember (2025): Didaktika Jurnal Kependidikan
Publisher : South Sulawesi Education Development (SSED)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58230/27454312.3219

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Extensive reading (ER) is an instructional approach to reading pedagogy that helps to encourage students to engage in a large amount of reading without being burdened by the concept of being assessed. The purpose of this study is to investigate university-level students’ perceptions of how the implementation of extensive reading inside their classroom and their suggestions about the implementation of extensive reading inside their classroom. Qualitative research was used as the design of this study, consisting of 3 freshman students of one University in Malang, East Java, Indonesia, as the participants. The research data was collected through interviews of those students, and the interview was recorded and transcribed by the researcher. The data was analyzed using narrative analysis based on the data collected from the interview conducted before. The analyses revealed that students’ perceptions towards the implementation of extensive reading are mostly positive, and students suggested that the task should be changed or removed. The study provides implications for the lecturer to carefully implement extensive reading as an approach to help students learn to read and build their reading habits. The lecturers should also sufficiently analyze and implement the characteristics of extensive reading in order to fully optimize the implementation of extensive reading in the classroom.