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English Teachers’ Perspective on Keeping a Teaching Journal as Their Professional Development Eka Yuni Kurniati; Devika Adelita; Utami Dewi
Scope : Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 7, No 2 (2023): Scope: Journal of English Language Teaching
Publisher : Pusat Studi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30998/scope.v7i2.16386

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Keeping a teaching journal is one way that can be done to assist in the improvement of professional development. One approach that is becoming increasingly popular nowadays. Using a qualitative case study methodology, this research aims to explore the English teachers' perspectives on journal writing as a way of professional development. The study enlisted the participation of 21 English teachers to complete a demographic survey. In accordance with the aims of the study, participants were recruited using a technique of purposive sampling. In this case, the researcher selected the participant based on their experience in writing a teaching journal. The researcher utilized a questionnaire and an interview as instruments for data collection. The purpose of the questionnaire is to collect demographic information as well as respondents' perceptions about the benefit of keeping a teaching journal for professional development. The interview was then conducted to obtain further information regarding the participants' responses to the questionnaire. Five English teachers voluntarily participated in the interview process and in analyzing data, thematic content analysis was used in this study. The outcomes of the study revealed that English teachers got a range of benefits from strengthening their professional development, including encouraging a positive attitude toward teaching, enhancing English teachers' critical thinking, and improving teaching quality. This study suggested that keeping a teaching journal has a profound influence on English teacher development.
Elementary Teachers’ Difficulties in Team Teaching: An Exploration between Novice and Experienced Indonesian English Teachers Ade Tika; Rita Seroja Ginting; Utami Dewi
Scope : Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 8, No 1 (2023): Scope: Journal of English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30998/scope.v8i1.16666

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This research aims at exploring the difficulties faced by elementary school teachers in team teaching between novice and experienced teachers. This research was conducted in some private schools in Medan. Participants consisted of 16 teachers of which 8 teachers were chosen in participating the questionnaire and interview of 4 novice teachers and 4 experienced teachers. This research used qualitative methods and took a thematic approach to its data collection. A questionnaire with open-ended questions as well as semi-structured in-depth interviews served as the research instruments. The findings of this research reveal four common themes that emerged from the responses to the questionnaire regarding the difficulties that teachers experience during the process of team teaching and the factors that contribute to those difficulties. It is necessary to conduct additional research in order to determine whether the perspectives of team teachers working in various areas are unique or equivalent.
Using Rosetta Stone Application as a Mobile Assited Language Learning (MALL) in EFL: Documentary Study Ahmad Husein Nst; Sholihatul Hamidah Daulay; Utami Dewi
Scope : Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 8, No 1 (2023): Scope: Journal of English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30998/scope.v8i1.17653

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Current technological developments require students and teachers to increasingly explore their abilities in English using currently available applications. This study focuses on analyzing articles that discuss the use of Rosetta Stone in Language Learning applications in teaching English for Foreign Languages (EFL). The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Rosetta Stone Application in teaching English to speakers of other languages (EFL) using data from a variety of journals.. The method used was descriptive method with Documentary Research Design. Documentary research is a type of scholarly exploration that inspects specific exploration subjects utilizing essential sources like texts and notes. Based on six previous journals from various studies in the world such as Indonesia, Iran, Nigeria and Russia. The data illustrates the fact of using Rosetta Stone based on the research results of six researchers who have been published in journals published around the world. The results that can be drawn based on the research report are the use of the Rosetta Stone application in increasing students' abilities in learning English as a foreign language effectively. There are substantial variations in learning English as a Foreign Language between individuals who have been trained utilizing the Rosetta Stone Application, such as speaking, listening, writing, vocabulary knowledge, and pronunciation.
Rural Elementary Teachers’ Perceptions of Team Teaching Ulfa Nurhasanah; Utami Dewi
Scope : Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 8, No 1 (2023): Scope: Journal of English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30998/scope.v8i1.16671

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This research aims to identify teachers’ perceptions of teaching by a team in a rural elementary school. Team teaching is a way to teach in a classroom, the importance of teacher perception is needed to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of team teaching in an elementary school. The research was used qualitatively design with a descriptive qualitative approach to find problems experienced either individually or in groups. The teachers could review about team teaching that they were through the attached perspective. The research data were obtained through interviews and data collection of material documentation. This research was conducted at rural elementary school of North Sumatera, Indonesia. The findings state that the participants feel comfortable and are helped by team teaching, which shows learning improvement. In addition, it shows the teachers have positive perceptions and teaching experiences with team teaching.
Classroom Management and Demonstrating in Giving Feedback in EFL Class Workshop for English Teachers Professional Development Hasibuan, Anggi Syariah; Dewi, Utami
SCOPE: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 9, No 2 (2025): Scope: Journal of English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30998/scope.v9i2.23013

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