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Students’ Voice on Their English Teacher’s Teaching Techniques: A Case Study at A Private Indonesian Junior High School Pratolo, Bambang Widi; Susanti, Ani; Indriani, Indriani
English Language Teaching Educational Journal Vol 1, No 1 (2018)
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/eltej.v1i1.46

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This study is aimed to know the students’perception toward the English teacher’s teaching techniques. This study was conducted in grade eight of two EFL classes of a junior high school in Indonesia. The instruments to collect the data was a Likert-scale questionnaire with five options of strongly agree to strongly disagree, while to analyze the data the researcher used descriptive statistics by finding means, standard deviation and frequency. An in-depth interview was also conducted to nine out of 60 students to scrutinize the students’ voice on their English teachers’ performance. The result of the analysis showed that the teacher in this study performed all the three techniques, controlled, semi-controlled and free technique. The finding also showed that the most frequently used technique was controlled technique, followed by a semi-controlled and free technique. Meanwhile, most of the students have positive perception toward their English teacher’s teaching techniques.
Undiscovered voices: Motivation and demotivation factors in learning English among Indonesian orphan students Zidni Ma’ruf; Bambang Widi Pratolo; Okta Widia Sari; Arlischa Ardinengtyas
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 11, No 1: March 2022
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v11i1.21262

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This qualitative descriptive research aimed to investigate factors of motivation and demotivation in learning English among Indonesian orphan students. There were eight participants who live and study in an Indonesian orphanage. They were randomly chosen in this research. The data were mainly collected through individual semi-structured interviews and focus group discussion (FGD) sections. All interviews and FGD sections data were recorded, transcribed, analyzed, and divided into several themes and subthemes. Further, member checking was done to develop the trustworthiness of the research. The research revealed that internal and external factors were positively related to motivation and demotivation in learning English among Indonesian orphan students. Further, suggestions and policy recommendations were all offered to related parties to support and give equal educational facilities to all students since they have the same right for education.
The core aspects of teacher’s book content: An analysis on teacher’s needs Fahmi Fahmi; Bambang Widi Pratolo; Azwar Abbas
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 11, No 3: September 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v11i3.22370

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The aspects of the content of teacher’s book received less concern among the teachers, academicians, and researchers. Therefore, the present study was carried out to investigate the core aspects of teacher’s book content based on teachers' needs. Three experienced-teachers from different junior high schools were involved in the present study. The study used a descriptive qualitative method. A need analysis was carried out to obtain the data through semi-structured interviews. The data was collected and analyzed through coding and categorizing techniques based on the questions category. The study found that there were several core aspects needed by the teachers that should be included in a teacher’s book content, namely appearance design/layout, procedures in teaching, material explanation, teaching aids, teaching and learning assessment, time allocation, example of classroom language, and key answers. These aspects are purely based on the analysis on teachers' needs and expectations. The researchers point out that this investigation is fruitful to carry out since it synchronizes the content of the teacher’s book and the needs of the teachers which provide a set of ready-made procedures or proper steps in teaching. The present study strongly supports any researchers to investigate other essential aspects of teacher-textbook’s content for more resourceful content.
Identity formation: An auto-ethnography of Indonesian student becomes a legitimate speaker and teacher of English Rina Febriani Sarie; Bambang Widi Pratolo; Eko Purwanti
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 9, No 3: September 2020
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v9i3.20399

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Several studies have investigated how the TESOL program influenced the construction of Non-Native English Speaker Teachers’ identities, yet few literature concerns about the negotiation of NNESTs’ identity as legitimate speakers and teachers of English. This paper was an auto-ethnographic investigation of my personal experience as one of international students in the TESOL program at an Australian university. Drawing on Norton’s theory of language and identity, this study examined a complex process of my identity formation as a legitimate speaker and teacher of English after studying one of a critical pedagogical unit ‘Language, Culture, and Curriculum’. The findings revealed that the TESOL program enabled me to discover and explore another part of myself as a legitimate speaker and teacher of English through linguistic constructs and rich knowledge given in that unit. It also supported that a critical pedagogical unit could empower international students to form their identities as confident and professional English teachers back to their countries.
Dynamic assessment effect on speaking performance of Indonesian EFL learners Fahmi Fahmi; Bambang Widi Pratolo; Nurul Amalia Zahruni
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 9, No 3: September 2020
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v9i3.20466

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The research concerned the application of Dynamic Assessment (DA) in English Language Teaching (ELT) which based on Vygotsky’s theory, namely Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). The research was meant to investigate the effect of DA in improving teaching and learning speaking in Indonesia especially English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in university. The research was conducted using a qualitative method by involving four Indonesian university learners in the first semester. The participants received the same treatments through pre-test and self-reflection, feedback and knowledge expansion, post-test and self-reflection, post-feedback, and semi-structured interviews. The instruments were used to analyze the learners’ non-fluency and mastery problem. The analysis showed that the learners’ speaking performance was improved after experiencing DA sessions. The results of the test and self-reflection showed significant improvement in their speaking. The finding showed some positive effects of DA on EFL learners’ speaking performance. In interviews, learners showed positive experiences and attitude toward DA since it served them a comfortable, structured, practical, and meaningful platform to recognize their speaking behavior, weaknesses, strength, and needs. Furthermore, it also helped them to get the objective feedbacks with less anxiety. The researchers conclude that DA can be applied as a primary alternative assessment in English speaking practices.
Investigating teachers’ attitude toward digital literacy in EFL classroom Bambang Widi Pratolo; Hana Amri Solikhati
Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn) Vol 15, No 1: February 2021
Publisher : Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (285.142 KB) | DOI: 10.11591/edulearn.v15i1.15747

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Digital literacy has been a major concern for people involved in education sectors including students, teachers and policy makers. Thus, to make the education in this era more effective to help reach the goals, English teachers should be digitally more literate. The aims of this study are; 1) to find out how the digital literacy was implemented; 2) to determine teachers’ attitude in implementing the digital literacy; 3) to scrutinize the challenges; and 4) the actions they took to cope with them. Employing a qualitative research method, this study used a semi-structured interview and classroom observation to collect the data from two EFL teachers at a junior high school in Temanggung, Central Java, Indonesia as the subjects. The data were then identified, categorized, organized, coded, described and reported following the thematic analysis. The findings showed that they used computer and smartphone to search for digital information. The teachers exhibited positive attitudes in the use of digital literacy for EFL teaching. They used syllabus as a major consideration, understood their position as teachers, developed effective teaching, implemented multiple literacy and improved the four language skills. However, issues related to lack of technology, students’ background, lack of time and limited budget were acknowledged as hindrances in digital literacy implementation. As a strategy, teachers have therefore developed an early planning and support plan to deal with these challenges. Finally, this study suggests the need to develop teachers' technical facilities, technological pedagogy, and policy makers to give digital literacy more attention.
How daily code mixing becomes a new strategy for teaching vocabulary mastery Muh Mahrup Zainuddin Sabri; Bambang Widi Pratolo; Pegiawan Basopi
Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn) Vol 13, No 4: November 2019
Publisher : Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (11.019 KB) | DOI: 10.11591/edulearn.v13i4.13372

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Vocabulary learning is an integral part of foreign language learning. The meaning of new words is very often emphasised, both in books and in verbal communication. Vocabulary is considered a centre of language teaching and is very important for language learners. This study found a daily code-mixing strategy in learning English vocabulary in the second grade of secondary school. The method used is qualitative and quantitative. The research phase includes pre-test and post-test, questionnaire and interview. The findings show that there is an influence on the level of student skills in using the strategy. Furthermore, it also found that students with higher vocabulary levels tended to take lessons in class interactively, this became fun, and students could motivate themselves they usually succeeded in learning by asking, monitoring and evaluating their learning habits. The findings also show that students with low vocabulary levels tend to choose to ignore direction and lack of participation, which means that they do not care about the course of the teacher and still carry unfavourable habits in the classroom. The findings of this study contribute to the further development of existing code-mixing theory and about vocabulary students and strategies. This study refers to giving benefits to classroom practice in the Indonesian context, specifically in increasing EFL teacher awareness so as not to focus solely on existing strategies, but rather look at the phenomena that occur around to create new strategies in teaching English.
Students’ expectations in EFL classroom: A case study at management department of a private university in Yogyakarta Efit Eriani; Bambang Widi Pratolo; Yuyun Nailufer; Devi Martha Astuti
UAD TEFL International Conference Proceedings of the 5th UAD TEFL International Conference
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/utic.v2.5747.2019

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Students have their own expectations in the teaching and learning process in the classroom. Students’ expectations are also one of the important things that the lecturer should know and do to get a good outcome. The purpose of this study is to identify students’ expectations in the teaching and learning process in English class. This study uses a qualitative method. To collect the data, the researchers used observation and semi-interview methods. Observation was carried out to investigate the students’ and lecturer’s activities in the classroom, while interview was used to examine the students’ expectation related to the use of English in the future, the content of English subject, and their learning style. Seventh students in the first semester of the undergraduate Management Department became the participants of this study. The result of the study shows that all students expect that they would learn all skills of English as well as grammar and pronunciation. They also believe that they would get good jobs if they could master English well.
Students’ perception on the use of role-play to improve students’ communicative competence Arifiana Tri Wulandari; Bambang Widi Pratolo; Rika Junianti
UAD TEFL International Conference Proceedings of the 5th UAD TEFL International Conference
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/utic.v2.5748.2019

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Recently, speaking is important in many aspects. A technique which can be used to increase speaking skill is by using role-play. It can develop communicative competence of the students. The aim of this study is to understand the students’ problems in doing role-play and to recognize the effects of role-play for the students in communicative competence aspect. The participants were fifth semester students of English Education Department, and it included 108 students. This study was conducted in campus 4 of Universitas Ahmad Dahlan. The instruments used questionnaire and interview. In calculating the questionnaire, SPSS 17.0 was used by the researcher. The questionnaire result showed that using role-play in learning process improves the communicative competence of the students. It is supported by interview result which described that (1) using role-play can increase vocabularies of students, (2) it gives new atmosphere in the classroom, and (3) the students get some experiences to add their knowledge.
EFL students’ voices on English national examination in Indonesia Yulnada Sari; Bambang Widi Pratolo; Dhei Klaudiya; Bella Nusa Bahari
UAD TEFL International Conference Proceedings of the 5th UAD TEFL International Conference
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/utic.v2.5743.2019

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This research examines the students’ voices on national examination of English subject using Computer-Based Test (CBT) in Indonesia. The research design in this study applies qualitative research. The participants of this research consist of seven graduated students from senior high school and they used CBT in their National English examination. The data was obtained through in-depth interview. Therefore, the finding of this research defines that most of the students agree with Computer-Based Test (CBT) as standardized of national examination especially in English subject in Indonesia. CBT has the positive contribution for the students, such as it is easy to access, flexible, simpler and more practical than PBT, and it is not time consuming. Besides, it motivates the students to learn English through technology and helps them answer the questions both in listening and reading sections easily. However, the students encounter some difficulties in CBT dealing with internal and external factors namely student’s anxiety, the background knowledge of the students, and lack of the school facilities, internet connection, and technical problems.
Co-Authors Adam Al Hakim Agustiningrum, Tessana Aisyah, Shifak Ajar Pradika Ananta Tur Aji Prasetya Wibawa Al Hakim, Adam Ali Zuraina Alsulami, Naif Daifullah Amaliah R. Nggilu Amaliawati, Shafira Ananda, Anisa Rizky Andri Pranolo Ani Susanti Ani Susanti Arifiana Tri Wulandari Arifiana Tri Wulandari Arina Athiyallah Arlischa Ardinengtyas Armin, Diah Safithri Astuti, Fajriati Aulia Mufida Izzatul Mahfiana Ayudia Fauziah Azwar Abbas Azzahra Fayoris Hafiza Ba, Abdoul Fatakhou Bao, Dat Baskoro, Cahyo Beliarita, Liza Bella Nusa Bahari Beny Hamdani Cahyo Baskoro Candradewi Wahyu Anggraeni Cindi Martina Marbun Devi Martha Astuti Dewi Musfika Santi Dewi, Nuria Punjastala Dhei Klaudiya Efit Eriani Eka Dhermawati Eko Purwanti Elmawaddah Ersya Ema Puspitasari Eriani, Efit Estrella T Arroyo Fahmi Fahmi Fatimah Setiani Garini, Selza Azzahra Gendroyono , Gendroyono Hadijah Hadijah Hafiza, Azzahra Fayoris Hana Amri Solikhati Hardika, Bunga Hatmanto, Endro Dwi Hatmanto, Endro Dwi Iin Inawati Iin Inawati Ikmi Nur Oktavianti Ilahude, Fidya Felinda Indriani Indriani Indriani Indriani Khusnawati, Khusnawati Konipa, Monica Gita Kusdaryono, Junianto Bayu Leky, Abdul Majid S Mao, Yingchi Marilou D. Tino Miyarti Miyarti Muh Mahrup Zainuddin Sabri Muhammad, Abdullahi Uwaisu Nafi’ah, Aisyah Umi Najmiah, Lailatun Nguyen, Tran Thi Hoang Nikmah Sistia Eka Putri Nur Fatimah Nurul Amalia Zahruni Nurul Fadilah Okta Widia Sari Palaguna, Suhendri Pamastu Narpaduita Pasha, Nariza Ayu Pegiawan Basopi Pratita Pawestri Radzuan, Noor Raha Mohd Rika Junianti Rika Junianti Rina Febriani Sarie Rinda Nuningtyas Risalatul Hanifah Hasibuan Rizkiya, Ani Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rondiyah Rondiyah Sakti , Muhammad Muzakki Arya Sari, Dhian Marita Sari, Mariska Intan Sari, Yulnada Soviyah Soviyah Sri Sudarsi Sri Sudarsi Surono Surono Surono Sutri Windiarti Tio Moon Lofti Tri Rina Budiwati Utama, Agung Bella Putra Utama, Hasna Aisyah Iman Wahyu Rahmadhani Mardalis Widyaningtyas, Yulisa Yuliani, Novi Dwi Yulnada Sari Yuyun Nailufer Zhou, Xiaofeng Zidni Ma’ruf Zuraina Ali Zuraina, Ali