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Analyzing the Impact of Spotify and Wordwall.net on Vocabulary Acquisition: A Study of non-English major Students' Preferences Mallisa, Intan Clara Briliant; Mbato, Concilianus Laos
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 7 No 3 (2023): VELES (Voices of English Language Education Society)
Publisher : Universitas Hamzanwadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v7i3.24118

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This research explores the impact of digital platforms, specifically Spotify and wordwall.net, on vocabulary acquisition among students in primary school teacher education (PGSD). The study employs qualitative methodologies, including focus group discussions, to gauge student preferences and the effectiveness of these platforms in enhancing second language vocabulary learning. The research participants consist of prospective PGSD students who engage with both platforms, offering insights into their experiences and preferences. The findings reveal a strong preference for Spotify, with 75% of participants favoring its use for language learning. Spotify's appeal lies in its immersive and contextual approach, leveraging music as a medium for vocabulary learning. This preference underscores the platform's ability to integrate language learning into daily routines, making it more engaging and accessible. wordwall.net, preferred by 25% of participants, is recognized for its interactive and game-based approach, offering a dynamic and enjoyable method for vocabulary acquisition. The study highlights the increasing relevance of digital tools in language education, reflecting a shift towards innovative, technology-driven learning methods. It suggests that integrating platforms like Spotify and wordwall.net can cater to diverse learning styles, making vocabulary learning more engaging, effective, and aligned with the digital habits of contemporary learners. The research contributes to the understanding of how digital platforms can enhance language learning and offers insights for educators in adapting their teaching methods to include these tools effectively.
THE PERCEIVED IMPACTS OF GENERATIVE AI ON INDONESIAN EFL MASTER’S STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN ACADEMIC WRITING Soge, Edeltrudis Patrisia; Mbato, Concilianus Laos
Prima Magistra: Jurnal Ilmiah Kependidikan Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): Volume 6 Number 4 (October 2025)
Publisher : Program Studi PGSD Universitas Flores

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37478/jpm.v6i4.6120

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Academic writing has undeniably become essential in higher education for Master's students of EFL who must publish their work in reputable journals. Unfortunately, maintaining motivation, developing scientific writing, and other independent learning skills remain challenges for many students. The current study examined the role of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) in motivating EFL Master's students to write for academic purposes. A mixed-method design with an explanatory sequential approach was employed, involving 34 Master's students at Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta. The quantitative data were collected first through a questionnaire and followed by qualitative data, which were collected through semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed that Gen AI tools have a generally positive role in motivating students (r = 0.774, p < 0.01). It is reported that Gen AI helps students improve their writing skills, develop ideas, select vocabulary, and enhance their productivity. On the other hand, students encountered several challenges using Gen AI, such as inaccurate feedback, issues with subscription payment, and an inauthentic voice in writing. The current research uniquely examines Indonesian EFL Master's students, revealing the substantial motivational impact of Gen AI and previously unreported barriers, thereby surpassing prior studies that have focused mainly on cognitive gains or undergraduate contexts.
The Role of Volition in Graduate Students’ Academic Writing Diasti, Krismalita Sekar; Mbato, Concilianus Laos
Tell : Teaching of English Language and Literature Journal Vol 11 No 1 (2023): April
Publisher : English Department FKIP Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30651/tell.v11i1.15266

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Due to Covid-19 outbreak, students and teachers experience a rapid shift from conventional to online learning which requires students to be more self-regulated learners. The purpose of this study is to discover how graduate students remain focused and keep devoting effort in academic writing task completion. This research employed a qualitative study involving 13 graduate students of the English Education Master Program of a private university in Indonesia. Data were collected by distributing questionnaire and conducting interview. The data obtained from the questionnaire were analysed using descriptive statistics. Further, open coding techniques were utilized to examine the interview data. There are three major findings drawn in this study, namely, volitional strategies used by students in the academic writing task, persistence amid pandemic situation, and the role of volition in maintaining students’ motivation. The themes describe how students show their determination during the goal-achievement process of academic writing assignments. Students frequently encounter hardships in their learning process which might distance themselves from accomplishing the learning demands. This study shed the light on fruitful merits of volition, particularly in driving students to stay focused despite challenges or distracting situation.
Efl undergraduate students’ self-regulation in thesis writing: help-seeking and motivation-regulation Mbato, Concilianus Laos; Cendra, Anastasia
(JELE) Journal Of English Language and Education Vol 5 No 1 (2019)
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (531.472 KB) | DOI: 10.26486/jele.v5i1.949

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Type Undergraduate thesis writing necessitates EFL students to self-regulate themselves, particularly in overcoming the difficulties they encounter and maintaining their motivation. To date, there has been little research on EFL undergraduate students’ self-regulation, help-seeking, and motivation-regulation in thesis writing, especially in Asian context. Under explanatory mixed-method framework, this research aimed to investigate how Indonesian EFL undergraduate students self-regulated their thesis writing process and to what extent their self-regulation assisted them to seek help and regulate their motivation. The results showed that the students generally demonstrated a high level of self-regulation, help-seeking, and motivation-regulation. Furthermore, it was revealed that self-regulation had a positive, significant, and moderate correlation with help-seeking (r=.461), and a positive, significant, and high correlation with motivation-regulation (r=.648). The findings suggested that self-regulation, help-seeking, and motivation-regulation were important for students to finish their challenging undergraduate thesis. However, even when the overall measured results were good, the support from other people including from the university staff were needed, especially in cultivating students’ self-regulatory mechanism. This research offers implications for the university and thesis advisors.
An Analysis of Teacher Motivational Changes from the Perspective of Activity Theory: The Cases of Indonesian English Teachers in Thailand Rosari, Maria Dewi; Mbato, Concilianus Laos
(JELE) Journal Of English Language and Education Vol 6 No 1 (2020)
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26486/jele.v6i1.1187

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In this research, the researchers explore the motivational fluctuation of Indonesian teachers teaching in Thailand from the perspective of Activity Theory. The researchers chose participants teaching in different provinces in Thailand and spending different length of teaching there in order to provide more representative picture of the motivational fluctuation. The findings of the research indicated that the presence of teacher fellows and local community and students’ behavior functioned as the most significant elements for their teaching motivation. The teachers’ motivation levels fluctuated most significantly when they were exposed to those elements, which in AT Theory are called subject and community. The other four AT Theory elements, namely object, mediational tools, rules, and division of labor, although gave influences to the teachers’ motivation, were the least likely to be as crucial as the previous two. School administrators and or academic supervisors could benefit from the findings of this study by making sure that the crucial elements of teacher motivation are well and positively maintained in the environment of their institutions; so that teachers could perform their jobs effectively and thus the school’s performances gradually increases.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN INDONESIAN UNDERGRADUSTE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS’ PERCEIVED ANXIETY AND SELF-EFFICACY IN CRITICAL WRITING Fidelia Ratih Widya Wardani; Concilianus Laos Mbato
Magister Scientiae Vol. 49 No. 2 (2021)
Publisher : Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/mgs.v49i2.3309

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This study aimed to investigate students’ perception on their writing anxiety and how they employed their writing self-efficacy as well as the relationship between writing anxiety and writing efficacy. This research was conducted toward 29 students from undergraduate and graduate EFL students in Yogyakarta who were taking critical writing course. This study used mixed-method research employing a close-ended questionnaire and interview to gather the data. The writing anxiety questionnaire statements were adopted from Cheng (2004), while the writing efficacy statements were adopted from Eby (2018). The data results were analysed using SPSS version 25 then described statistically, whilst the interview data were analysed using thematic analysis. The results showed that both undergraduate and graduate students have a high self-efficacy and anxiety in writing. A correlation test was conducted and described in the discussion section to see the relationship between writing anxiety and writing efficacy indicates that all aspects of writing anxiety had a negative correlation but not significant with writing ability and behavior. However, not all aspects of writing anxiety such as somatic anxiety, avoidance behaviour, and cognitive anxiety had a negative correlation with writing ideas, writing conventions and self-regulation in writing. The interview result showed that the students who had good self-efficacy in writing felt anxiety as a means to explore themselves and foster a positive mindset to continue progressing in writing. The implication of this research is to expand knowledge related to writing practice in EFL context and educational psychology.
SELF-EFFICACY AND INDONESIAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ READING ABILITY IN ONLINE CLASSES Anne Yustica Pramesti Sumarsono; Concilianus Laos Mbato
Magister Scientiae Vol. 50 No. 1 (2022)
Publisher : Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/mgs.v50i1.3347

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Self-efficacy in reading is considered to be the cause and result of academic achievement, especially in online learning where students need to learn independently. In this study, the researchers attempted to find out the impacts of self-efficacy on the reading ability of 9th-grade students at SMP 5 Purwokerto during online learning. There were 32 students from class 9A who participated in this study.  The research question was: What is the perceived effect of self-efficacy on the reading ability of 9th-grade students at SMP 5 Purwokerto? The researchers used the qualitative method with two research instruments. The results reveal that 9th-grade students have a high level of self-efficacy, can find solutions to every problem, and read a lot of new things from the internet, newspapers, novels, or magazines. Online classes, therefore, bring students’ independence to find solutions from the problems. This study contributes to learning English on reading skills during online school.  
TIMORESE LANGUAGE STUDENTS’ LEVELS OF METACOGNITIVE AWARENESS OF READING STRATEGIES Manuel Mendonca Araujo; Concilianus Laos Mbato
Magister Scientiae Vol. 51 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/mgs.v51i1.4539

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Reading strategies are crucial in education. This research focused on Timorese language students’ levels of reading strategies. It attempted to answer two research questions; (1) What are the levels of Timorese language students’ metacognitive awareness of reading strategies? and (2) How do Timorese language students apply the reading strategies in their reading experiences? A mixed-method design was adopted. Mokhtari & Sheorey’s (2002) Survey of Reading Strategies (SoRS) was used to collect quantitative data. The findings revealed two high levels; global reading strategies, with a mean value M=3.86, SD=1.1837, and support reading strategies, with a mean value of M=3.79 SD=1.2120. Problem-solving strategies were medium-level, with a mean value M=3.61, SD=1.1718. Highlighting keynotes, using google, discussing, controlling speed were revealed in the qualitative data as adopted reading strategies. Language teachers could use this research to improve language students’ reading strategies, and future researchers should do extensive research to provide more findings.   Keywords: awarenes, metacognitive, reading strategies.  
ENGLISH TEACHERS' IDENTITY INFLUENCE ON EMOTIONS AND BELIEFS: A NARRATIVE INQUIRY INTO PRIVATE AND STATE SCHOOL TEACHERS Intan Clara Briliant Mallisa; Concilianus Laos Mbato
Magister Scientiae Vol. 51 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/mgs.v51i2.4872

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Teacher identity, emotions, and beliefs are all interconnected aspects of a teacher's professional self-concept and are essential to effective teaching. Therefore, this study aims to find and prove that teacher identity is very influential with emotions and beliefs. The writer used qualitative research from the life experiences of two junior high school English teachers from private and public schools in Tarakan, Nort Kalimantan. This research used a narrative inquiry method with in-depth interviews. An in-depth interview was the primary data, and the support data were collected from some journals and online resources relevant to this study. Furthermore, the results of the interview showed that both teachers had strengths and weaknesses in forming their teachers' identities, emotions, and beliefs.  However, the best and most prominent is the teacher's answer from the private school.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF METACOGNITIVE STRATEGIES IN SEMINARIANS’ ONLINE READING ACTIVITY Sarce Lobi; Concilianus Laos Mbato
Magister Scientiae Vol. 52 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/mgs.v52i2.5885

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The article explores the role of metacognitive strategies in improving online reading performance among seminarians. With the rise of digital technology and the increasing reliance on online resources, it is crucial to equip seminarians with efficient metacognitive tools to enhance their understanding, analytical thinking, and overall educational journey. The study aims to identify specific metacognitive strategies that seminarians implement to improve their online reading skills. The study found that seminarians were aware of metacognitive strategies, with a high percentage using planning, monitoring, and evaluation strategies in reading. Regardless, metacognitive strategy instruction is widespread among seminaries and has been successfully implemented, providing an effective alternative for teaching reading comprehension skills at the senior high school level. The study suggests practical ways for students to build their self-regulated-learning skills particularly in reading.