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Students’ voices on how drama builds English-speaking confidence in an Indonesian university Pratolo, Bambang Widi; Dewi, Nuria Punjastala
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/tefl.v4i2.1748

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This qualitative case study examines how drama supports English speaking confidence among undergraduate students in an English Education Study Program. Data were obtained from video recorded analyses of three performances by seventeen students and interviews with six purposively selected participants. The analysis followed Braun and Clarke’s thematic procedures. Six themes emerged. Repeated practice strengthened confidence. Role play functioned as an emotional shield that reduced self-consciousness. Students experienced a shift from hesitation to greater fluency. Nonverbal behaviors signaled increased assurance. Peer support helped students regulate emotions during performance. Participants viewed drama as more engaging than conventional instruction. The findings align with Bandura’s self-efficacy theory and Krashen’s affective filter hypothesis. Drama provided mastery experiences, social models, persuasive feedback, and reduced anxiety, which supported language development. The study offers practical direction for curriculum design by recommending scaffolded drama tasks in speaking courses. Teachers are encouraged to use role play and impersonation activities to strengthen confidence. The study contributes contextually by examining a compulsory drama course in a private university, providing evidence of confidence gains that are transferable beyond elective drama contexts.
SECONDARY STUDENTS’ CYCLICAL SELF-ASSESSMENT PROCESS MEDIATED BY GRAMMARLY IN RECOUNT TEXT WRITING Fajriati Astuti; Bambang Widi Pratolo
Indonesian EFL Journal Vol. 11 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ieflj.v11i1.10993

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This research examines the cyclical self-assessment process in an English language learning class facilitated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Guided by the research question, “How did secondary students of writing proficiency participate in a repetitive self-assessment procedure in Writing with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence?” This research uses a narrative inquiry method to collect data from three middle school students with writing proficiency levels at Angkasa Adisucipto Yogyakarta High School. Data was collected through reflective notes and interviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. This research produced two critical findings. Initially, three middle school students with varying levels of writing ability participated in different phases of a self-assessment cycle, which was influenced by two main factors: their drive to learn and their belief in artificial intelligence (AI). The higher a high school student's level of motivation, the more likely they will actively seek outside input. Additionally, their belief in Automated Written Corrective Feedback (AWCF) and Automated Writing Evaluation (AWE) motivates them to participate in assessment and revision processes that facilitate a cyclical self-evaluation process to improve their learning outcomes. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to enable highly efficient iterative self-evaluation procedures with diverse functions. These findings imply that integrating AI tools like Grammarly in writing instruction can enhance self-assessment efficacy, but educators must address feedback literacy and the limitations of AI-generated feedback. Future research should explore larger sample sizes and diverse contexts to generalize findings. Keywords: English Learning; Artificial Intelligence; Self-Assessment; Secondary Students.  
Digital literacy research trends and collaborations in EFL classrooms: A bibliometric analysis of language learning transformation Farhaini Uswah; Bambang Widi Pratolo; Ani Susanti
Englisia: Journal of Language, Education, and Humanities Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): Englisia: Journal of Language, Education, and Humanities
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/englisia.129

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The rapid advancement of digital literacy has catalyzed the transformation of technology-based English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction. Nevertheless, comprehensive mappings of research trends, thematic focal points, and current scholarly collaborations remain insufficiently integrated. Moreover, the scarcity of empirical research has often compelled teachers and learners to develop technological innovations independently. This study seeks to delineate the trajectory of digital literacy research within technology-based EFL learning, focusing on prevailing themes, patterns of research collaboration, and projected directions. Employing a qualitative bibliometric approach, this study analyzes 55 documents indexed in Scopus over the past five years, with data visualization conducted using RStudio. The findings reveal a pronounced emphasis on cognitive enhancement, the predominance of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) and self-directed learning as the most highly cited concepts, the emergence of two principal thematic clusters—digital literacy with learning autonomy, and digital literacy with Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)—as well as a robust regional collaboration network within Southeast Asia. These results confirm that digital literacy, EFL, and CALL constitute the core thematic foundations of technology-mediated language learning. Concurrently, the findings underscore the necessity for further research employing mixed-methods designs to develop a more holistic understanding of how to foster sustainable innovation in EFL learning grounded in digital literacy.
Modal verbs in Indonesian and Malaysian English textbooks for secondary schools: A corpus-driven study Ikmi Nur Oktavianti; Noor Raha Mohd Radzuan; Bambang Widi Pratolo; Surono Surono; Tri Rina Budiwati; Shifak Aisyah
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 12, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v12i1.35258

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Modality is a salient notion in language, manifested through modal verbs. However, modal verbs are complex grammatical units since they have multiple functions and meanings. Previous studies have shown mismatches between actual language use and its presentation in textbooks, including modal verb representation in both EFL and ESL contexts. This study explored the distributional frequencies of modal verbs in Indonesian EFL textbooks compared to those in Malaysian ESL textbooks. It compiled the textbook conversation corpora from secondary education levels in Indonesia and Malaysia: two Indonesian EFL textbooks (IET) and two Malaysian ESL textbooks (MET), which are nationally endorsed. The corpora comprised 4,548 tokens collected from the conversations in the textbooks. Data collection involved corpus queries focusing on nine core/central modal verbs: can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, and must. The results show that Indonesian and Malaysian textbooks shared the same most frequent modal verb distribution; however, other distributions differed. Besides, English modal verbs in Indonesian textbooks are more static with one-to-one correspondence, while Malaysian textbooks present more dynamic modal verb meanings. Notably, Indonesian EFL textbooks have complete modal meaning representation, which is absent in Malaysian textbooks. Interestingly, the modal verb distributions in both textbooks differ from those in a native corpus, representing actual English use. These results highlight the need for more careful consideration when designing and developing teaching materials, especially in ESL and EFL contexts.
Exploring LSTM-based Attention Mechanisms with PSO and Grid Search under Different Normalization Techniques for Energy demands Time Series Forecasting Pranolo, Andri; Zhou, Xiaofeng; Mao, Yingchi; Pratolo, Bambang Widi; Wibawa, Aji Prasetya; Utama, Agung Bella Putra; Ba, Abdoul Fatakhou; Muhammad, Abdullahi Uwaisu
Knowledge Engineering and Data Science
Publisher : citeus

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Advanced analytical approaches are required to accurately forecast the energy sector's rising complexity and volume of time series data. This research aims to forecast the energy demand utilising sophisticated Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) configurations with Attention mechanisms (Att), Grid search, and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). In addition, the study also examines the influence of Min-Max and Z-Score normalization approaches in the preprocessing stage on the accuracy performances of the baselines and the proposed models. PSO and Grid Search techniques are used to select the best hyperparameters for LSTM models, while the attention mechanism selects the important input for the LSTM. The research compares the performance of baselines (LSTM, Grid-search-LSTM, and PSO-LSTM) and proposes models (Att-LSTM, Att-Grid-search-LSTM, and Att-PSO-LSTM) based on MAPE, RMSE, and R2 metrics into two scenarios normalization: Min-Max, and Z- Score. The results show that all models with Min-Max normalization have better MAPE, RMSE, and R2 than those with Z-Score. The best model performance is shown in Att-PSO-LSTM MAPE 3.1135, RMSE 0.0551, and R2 0.9233, followed by Att-Grid-search-LSTM, Att-LSTM, PSO-LSTM, Grid-search-LSTM, and LSTM. These findings emphasize the effectiveness of attention mechanisms in improving model predictions and the influence of normalization methods on model performance. This study's novel approach provides valuable insights into time series forecasting in energy demands.
Voices behind the front desk: A triangular lens on English competence in hospitality education Hamdan Anwari; Bambang Widi Pratolo; Dwi Sulisworo
English Language Teaching Educational Journal Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/eltej.v9i1.15079

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The hospitality industry, as a linguistically and culturally charged domain, demands communication that extends beyond grammatical correctness toward adaptive, service-oriented performance. This study investigates the state of English competence among vocational hospitality students in Yogyakarta by integrating perspectives from three key stakeholders i.e.,  students, lecturers, and industry practitioners. The research adopts a mixed-methods design to uncover the alignment and dissonance between classroom instruction, communicative readiness, and workplace expectations. Quantitative data from 86 student respondents reveal that over 80% face persistent challenges in spontaneous English interaction, citing limited vocabulary, hesitation, and low confidence. Complementary qualitative insights from focus group discussions with five lecturers and interviews with twelve hotel professionals illustrate that English proficiency in hospitality is increasingly perceived as a form of professional capital: a synthesis of linguistic agility, intercultural empathy, and emotional intelligence. The findings highlight the inadequacy of conventional, grammar-driven ESP pedagogy and advocate for a transformative, partnership-based learning model that embeds authentic industry participation, simulation-driven practice, and performance-based evaluation. The study contributes to ongoing discussions in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) by reframing communicative competence as a professional, affective, and intercultural construct rather than a linguistic artifact. It argues that recontextualizing English learning through design thinking and work-integrated learning principles can foster communicative resilience, industry alignment, and global employability among vocational graduates.
Exploring lecturers' perspectives on enhancing student employability in English education: Curriculum, pedagogy, and departmental support Endro Dwi Hatmanto; Bambang Widi Pratolo; Eko Purwanti; Sittie Noffaisah Pasandalan
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/tefl.v5i1.2121

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While graduate employability has gained traction in higher education, its interpretation and operationalization in specific disciplines such as English Education have yet to be extensively examined. This study explored the lecturers’ perception of ways in which English Education Department can build the students’ employability through the curriculum, pedagogy and department support along with opportunities and challenges faced when embedding employability-oriented practices into the curriculum. This research used a qualitative design with multiple sites by interviewing ten lecturers of ten English Education Departments in Yogyakarta. Data were collected by conducting semi-structured interviews, which were then analyzed thematically. The results reveal that lecture staff see employability as something for the whole department to teach rather than an adjunct. The report highlights the need to diversify pathways through education, clarify and enhance the professional value of current learning activities, strengthen communication skills and soft skills cultivation, foster authentic and digitally mediated learning experiences, and invest in stronger external partnerships. But these efforts are limited by curriculum congestion, heterogeneous lecturer readiness, sparse institutional networks and tensions between labour-market pressures and disciplinary identity. The paper ends by arguing that in order to improve employability of English Education, coherent program-level co-ordination with sustained commitment at the department level is required.
Interactive game Hadijah Hadijah; Bambang Widi Pratolo; Rondiyah Rondiyah
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 10 No 1 (2020): Issued in March 2020
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v10i1.1670

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This research aims to investigate students
Exploring teachers’ perspectives on student and teacher challenges and solutions in inclusive senior high school English learning in Yogyakarta: A case study Rovi Kholifah; Bambang Widi Pratolo
English Language Teaching Educational Journal Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/eltej.v9i2.14590

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This study explores teachers’ perspectives on both student and teacher related challenges, as well as the solutions employed in English language instruction within inclusive senior high schools in Yogyakarta. Using a qualitative case study design, data were collected through interviews with three types of participants. English teachers, a teacher assisstant and school principals, complemented by approximately five hours of classroom observations. The data were analyzed thematically through initial coding, categorization, and triangulation to ensure credibility. The findings reveal five major themes, including challenges in addressing diverse learner abilities, particularly between students with special educational needs (SEN) and their peers, as well as constraints related to resources, time management, and instructional strategies. Teachers addressed these challenges through institutional support, comprehensive and adaptive assessment practices, and the development of engaging and differentiated learning activities. This study extends existing research on inclusive education by specifically examining EFL instruction in Indonesian inclusive senior high schools from teachers’ perspectives. The study highlights future prospects including enhanced teacher training, the development of innovative media, and collaboration with international institutions. These insights contribute to strengthening inclusive English education practices in Indonesia.
Distraction, motivation, and multimodality: Generation Alpha students’ and teachers’ perspectives on interactive English guide design Bambang Widi Pratolo; Eko Purwanti; Dat Bao; Hamdan Anwari; Nur Fatimah; Soviyah Soviyah; Dio Fahmi Al Faradhi
Studies in English Language and Education Vol. 13 No. 3 (2026): In progress
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v13i3.1611

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Generation Alpha learners bring distinctive digital habits and expectations to English language learning, while teachers face increasing challenges in integrating technology into classroom practice. This study investigates the perspectives of Generation Alpha students and English teachers in urban junior high schools in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and examines the convergence and divergence in their perspectives to inform an interactive English teacher guide design. This convergent mixed-methods needs analysis involved 1,205 students, 61 English teachers, one school principal, and one English MGMP (Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran, or Teacher Working Group) coordinator. Data in this study were collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews and analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The findings revealed that students were digitally ready and preferred interactive, multimodal, and contextualized English learning supported by clear guidance and timely feedback. However, they engaged less frequently in independent language practices and speaking activities. Teachers expressed a strong need for practical, curriculum-aligned resources, including lesson templates, differentiated activities, authentic materials, and ready-to-use assessment tools. Students identified technological distractions, unclear instructions, and lengthy texts as the main learning barriers, whereas teachers emphasized low motivation, limited attention spans, and classroom management challenges. Despite these differences, both groups highlighted the importance of multimodal resources, scaffolded instruction, timely feedback, and clear assessment rubrics. Therefore, an effective teacher guide should incorporate multimodal and scaffolded learning, formative assessment, differentiated instruction, and low-bandwidth digital resources. By integrating students’ and teachers’ perspectives, this study provides an evidence-based foundation for developing contextually relevant instructional resources for Generation Alpha learners.
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 Aulia Mufida Izzatul Mahfiana Ayudia Fauziah Azwar Abbas Azzahra Fayoris Hafiza Ba, Abdoul Fatakhou Bao, Dat Baskoro, Cahyo Bella Nusa Bahari Cahyo Baskoro Candradewi Wahyu Anggraeni Cindi Martina Marbun Dat Bao Devi Martha Astuti Dewi Musfika Santi Dewi, Nuria Punjastala Dhei Klaudiya Dio Fahmi Al Faradhi Efit Eriani Eka Dhermawati Eko Purwanti Elmawaddah Ersya Eriani, Efit Estrella T Arroyo Fahmi Fahmi Fajriati Astuti Farhaini Uswah Fatimah Setiani Garini, Selza Azzahra Gendroyono , Gendroyono Hadijah Hadijah Hafiza, Azzahra Fayoris Hamdan Anwari 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 Liza Beliarita Mao, Yingchi Marilou D. Tino Miyarti Miyarti Muh Mahrup Zainuddin Sabri Muhammad, Abdullahi Uwaisu Nafi’ah, Aisyah Umi Naif Daifullah Alsulami Nguyen, Tran Thi Hoang Nikmah Sistia Eka Putri Noor Raha Mohd Radzuan Nur Fatimah Nurul Amalia Zahruni Nurul Fadilah Okta Widia Sari Palaguna, Suhendri Pamastu Narpaduita Pasha, Nariza Ayu Pegiawan Basopi Pratita Pawestri Puspitasari, Ema Rika Junianti Rika Junianti Rina Febriani Sarie Rinda Nuningtyas Risalatul Hanifah Hasibuan Rizkiya, Ani Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rondiyah Rondiyah Rovi Kholifah Sakti , Muhammad Muzakki Arya Sari, Dhian Marita Sari, Mariska Intan Sari, Yulnada Shifak Aisyah Sittie Noffaisah Pasandalan Soviyah Soviyah Sri Sudarsi Sri Sudarsi Surono Surono Surono Surono Surono Sutri Windiarti Tio Moon Lofti Tri Rina Budiwati Utama, Agung Bella Putra Utama, Hasna Aisyah Iman Wahyu Rahmadhani Mardalis Widyaningtyas, Yulisa Yulnada Sari Yuyun Nailufer Zhou, Xiaofeng Zidni Ma'ruf Zuraina Ali Zuraina, Ali