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METACOGNITIVE STRATEGIES OF UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN READING Bria, Maria Gaudensi; Mbato, Concilianus Laos
LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching Vol 22, No 2 (2019): October 2019
Publisher : English Education Study Programme of Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/llt.v22i2.1779

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Metacognitive strategies are widely used by students in learning activities, often without them realizing it. In this article, the researchers aimed to observe postgraduate and undergraduate students metacognitive strategies in reading. Reading is a memory construction, it is essential for successes in the future. Students who are self-determined and motivated are successful readers. Metacognitive strategies of student teachers in reading maturity inspire students to integrate ideas with experiences into the transformation of actions. As reading maturity shapes character, it is identified to those who are independently and eagerly participates in the activity. It focuses on critical thinking and reflection. This assessment of metacognitive strategies in reading may offer an idea to be a good readers and teachers in the future. Using mixed method approach, particularly questionnaires and interviews, the data were collected using procedural statistic SPSS independent t-test in order to have the description of how the two groups applied metacognitive strategies in reading. The findings showed that both postgraduate and undergraduate students utilized metacognition strategies. However, postgraduate students demonstrated more metacognitive strategies and maturity in reading.
INDONESIAN STUDENTS LANGUAGE ATTITUDES TOWARDS INDONESIAN AND ENGLISH THROUGH EDUCATION AND WORKING FRAME Kurniasari, Monika Dini; Mbato, Concilianus Laos
LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching Vol 21 (2018): Special Issue (Supplement) June 2018
Publisher : English Education Study Programme of Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/llt.v21iSuppl.1184

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This research aimed to explore language attitudes of Indonesian EFL learners towards English and Indonesian and studied the relationship of language attitudes in terms of educational background and study programs. A total of 256 Indonesian participants, randomly selected from five universities (two public, three private), answered a two-part questionnaire (Language Background Questionnaire and General Language Attitudes Survey). The analyses of the data expose that the participants alleged to the positive attitudes towards English as they were stimulated to learn the language, and appreciated their English skill as a means to attain better study or work opportunities, meanwhile in view of their native language-Indonesian superior to English. As a result, the study infers that the participants had a positive attitude of Indonesian identity with a positive reception of the importance of the English language. English is significant not only as an international language but also considered as an important language along with Indonesian language in education and profession. This study is a part of a major research project written by a team of researchers from Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta Indonesia. The first article investigated relationship the students language attitudes, gender and socio-economic status (ParadewariMbato, 2018). The second article looks into language attitudes and language orientation (Kharismawan Mbato, in press). A similarity will be found across the three articles in terms of data on students language attitudes.
LANGUAGE ATTITUDES OF INDONESIANS AS EFL LEARNERS, GENDER, AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS Paradewari, Dirtya Sunyi; Mbato, Concilianus Laos
LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching Vol 21, No 1 (2018): April 2018
Publisher : English Education Study Programme of Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/llt.v21i1.1051

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This study explored the language attitude in terms of gender and socio-economic status (SES) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The aim of this study was to find out the relationships among five components of languages attitudes in terms of gender and socio-economic status (SES). There were 256 participants from four universities in Yogyakarta. The participants were asked to fill out a questionnaire about the language used and general language attitudes through the Google Form. The results showed that there are five components of language attitudes; 1) Indonesian learners showed positive language attitudes toward English (3.58); 2) positive language attitudes toward Indonesian (3.66); 3) positive language attitudes toward English and negative language attitudes toward Indonesian (3.52); 4) positive language attitudes toward Indonesian and negative language attitudes toward English (3.58); 5) positive language attitudes toward English and Indonesian (3.91). These five components of language attitudes were then correlated with gender; 1) gender was positively related to English language attitude where female learners had higher positive language attitudes than males did toward English (.097); 2) there was no relation between gender and Indonesian language attitude (-.071). In addition, SES was also related to five (5) components of language attitudes in which the learners who came from upper class had higher positive language attitudes towards English (.155) than learners who came from lower class. On the other hand, the correlation between SES and Indonesian language showed the learners from middle class had higher positive language attitudes (.031) than the learners from upper class and lower class.
EXPLORING AGENCY IN TEACHERS’ IDENTITY CONSTRUCTION THROUGH THE LENS CRITICAL INCIDENT TECHNIQUES Indaswari, Ragilia; Mbato, Concilianus Laos
ELTR Journal Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : English Language Education Study Program Association (ELESPA) or Asosiasi Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris (APSPBI), Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37147/eltr.v9i1.229

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A major increase in empirical and theoretical interest in teacher identity has occurred within the last 20 years. This increase is frequently ascribed to changing perceptions of teachers' roles. Critical incidents affect teachers' development and their professional identity. The issues include how teachers deal with challenging situations in their profession and their sense of agency. This problem can be overcome by educating students to be more assertive in the classroom. This study aims to investigate the professional identities of three in-service EFL teachers through the lens of critical incidents. Three in-service EFL teachers from different regions in Indonesia were purposefully selected as the participants. The main instrument for data collection in this study was the Critical Incident Technique (CIT) by utilizing reflections and in depth-interview to gather the data and ensure triangulation. Respondents voluntarily participated in this research. The result of this research demonstrated that there were 17 codes of CI which were classified into 3 major categories possessed by the participants, namely: students’ behavior, teachers’ reflective practice, and students’ reaction. The strategies teachers use to handle challenging situations in their profession consist of how teachers deal with decision-making, integrating technology, and developing suitable materials.
Novice Versus Experienced Teachers: How They Transform Their Vulnerability Into Professional Identity in an Indonesian Junior High School Florida, Nancy Agatha; Mbato, Concilianus Laos
Journal of Education Reseach and Evaluation Vol 4 No 1 (2020): February
Publisher : LPPM Undiksha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (570.602 KB) | DOI: 10.23887/jere.v4i1.23959

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The quality of education is influenced by many factors, one of which is the quality of the teachers. In the spirit of fostering a strong and resilient young generation, teachers in the capital city of Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), Kupang, attempted to break through their limitations in order to form their identity. This research investigated how novice and experienced teachers shifted their vulnerability into professional identity and to what extent this strategy impacted on their professional identity construction in a Junior High School in Kupang. This research presented a thematic analysis on their expectation and anxiety, their strategies and how these strategies helped them to build their identity. Results from data analysis clearly indicated that without critical reflections and actions, both novice and experienced teachers could undergo burnt out when dealing with their vulnerability.
First-Year Students’ Self-Efficacy in Basic Writing Upa, Yunika; Mbato, Concilianus Laos; Siboro, Efrika; Hertanto, Mustika Aji; Lynn, Ninyikiriza Deborah
Al Hikmah: Journal of Education Vol 6, No 1 (2025): Al Hikmah: Journal of Education
Publisher : Lembaga Pendidikan Hikmatun Najah Blora

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54168/ahje.v6i1.370

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First semester students face a transition period as an adaptation process to prepare themselves for changes in the academic environment. Students who have difficulty adjusting to changes and new academic demands tend to feel stressed and face various conflicts in meeting the demands of the academic environment. Self-efficacy is students' belief in their own abilities, playing an important role in determining their success in facing academic demands. The objective of this study was to investigate the role of self-efficacy in basic writing of first year students in English Language Education Study Program. The researchers gained data from 26 students in Basic writing Class by using quantitative approach. From the data analysis the researchers found that the self-efficacy of first-year students was considered good even though it was still low, with an average self-efficacy of 3.9. This shows that self-efficacy needs to be considered as a key factor that influences the process and results of student learning. Therefore, it is important for educators to explain to students about the role of self-efficacy in supporting their success in learning, as well as provide support to increase students' self-confidence in their ability to learn and write.
LOTS and HOTS reading questions in EFL textbooks (Kurikulum Merdeka): unveiling every learning process purposes Widiastuti, Maria Kartika; Mbato, Concilianus Laos
JOALL (Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
Publisher : UNIB Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/joall.v10i1.37765

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Higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) have received much attention in Indonesian English textbooks and research in recent years. However, the role of lower-order thinking skills (LOTS) is inevitable because it creates a stepping stone to reaching HOTS. The current research aimed to fill the gap of research in Bloom's taxonomy by demonstrating the function of LOTS to shape students' higher-order thinking skills in reading comprehension aside from another thinking category. Secondly, the research explored the implication of EFL Senior High School Texbooks’ (Kurikulum Merdeka) different characteristics represented in Bloom’s Taxonomy reading comprehension questions pattern. Each textbook has a different Bloom’s taxonomy question pattern. The second aims are inspired by research investigating Bloom's taxonomy, which mainly did not discuss English textbooks used in Kurikulum Merdeka. This research employed document analysis to investigate Bloom’s taxonomy in two Senior High School English textbooks. To triangulate the data analysis results, the researchers analyzed the answers to open-ended questions from two graduating undergraduate English education students. An experienced English teacher also verified the results of the analysis. The findings show that LOTS enabled students to pay attention to important details and the main ideas and apply the text structure. HOTS enhanced critical thinking, problem-solving, strategic thinking, empathy, and creativity. LOTS and HOTS questions should be complementary to empower students’ reading skills. The findings provide insights into the nuance in reading comprehension through the balanced structure of LOTS and HOTS questions.
Indonesian master students’ motivation and metacognitive strategies in academic writing Gloria, Gloria; Mbato, Concilianus Laos
Englisia Journal Vol 11 No 1 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/ej.v11i1.18559

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In higher education, students must complete their studies by writing academic papers and publishing research articles. Students might have experienced ups and downs because not all students like to write, especially academic papers. Good writers use metacognitive strategies and maintain their motivation to improve their writing skills. The current researchers conducted a mixed-method study to determine master students’ motivation and metacognitive strategies in their writing and how metacognitive strategies affected their motivation in academic writing. The participants were 40 master’s students of English Education at Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta. The researchers gathered the data using a close-ended questionnaire on Academic Writing Motivation and Metacognitive Strategy and a semi-structured interview. The first finding revealed that master students were more extrinsically motivated to write academic papers. However, both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation were involved in their success. The second finding indicated that master students were conscious of metacognitive strategies applying the stages namely planning, monitoring, and evaluating in different ways in writing. Data analysis also revealed a strong positive correlation between motivation and metacognitive strategies. They agreed that motivation and metacognitive strategy were connected in academic writing to achieve goals. Therefore, the results underlined that students must activate and maintain motivation and metacognitive strategy during the writing process. The implications and future research opportunities were discussed in this research.
Investigating professional identity construction of EFL teachers in informal language institutions through the lens of critical incidents Larasati, Rachelina; Mbato, Concilianus Laos
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 15 No 1 (2025): Issued in March 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v15i1.9070

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The professional identity of English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers in formal education has been widely studied, but research in informal education remains limited. This study explores the context of critical incidents (CIs) identified by informal language institutions (ILIs) EFL teachers and how EFL teachers in ILIs negotiate and construct their professional identities using the critical incident technique (CIT). Ten EFL teachers from an informal English course in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, participated through questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Data analysis identified key themes in CIs affecting teachers' professional identity. Results show that within informal language institution, CIs for teachers occurred in the context of the teacher's professional development, students, and direct work environment. The positive CIs, such as student progression and collaborative support, significantly boosted teachers' confidence and teaching effectiveness, whereas negative CIs, such as absenteeism and perceived inequities, posed challenges to their professional growth. Despite its limitations, including small sample size and reliance on self-reported data, the study provides valuable insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of teaching in informal educational settings, offering directions for future research and practical implications for teacher development programs.
A Flexible Approach to the EGP Syllabus: Why It Is Possible Mbato, Concilianus Laos
LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching Vol 17, No 1 (2014): April 2014
Publisher : English Education Study Programme of Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/llt.v17i1.275

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Curriculum, and its ensuing syllabus, may reflect various competing ideologies rather than merely being a vehicle to promote quality teaching and education. In practice, English teachers may have to encounter and confront an imposed curriculum, and syllabus, in thier EGP classes. Despite such imposition, this article argues that they can and should adopt a flexible approach to the document in order to cater for learners varied and changing learning needs. To achieve the aim, this article draws on theories of curriculum and discusses core issues in the teaching of English for Specific Purposes. A particular focus is then given to teaching practices in EGP classrooms where teachers interpret and implement a curriculum. A flexible model to the syllabus is offered.