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SILENCE SPEAKS: THE POLITENESS OF BEING SILENT IN REFUSAL AMONG BUGINESE PEOPLE Muhayyang, Maemuna; Armas, Muh.Fakhrul; Syamsuri, Andi Sukri; Putri, Andi Siti Nurhasanah Navilah; Amiruddin, Achmad Fauzi; Ruhwana, A. Isma
SIGEH ELT : Journal of Literature and Linguistics Vol 6, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36269/sigeh.v6i1.4852

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This study investigates the use of silence as a politeness strategy in the speech act of refusal among native Buginese speakers. While often regarded merely as the absence of speech, silence in the Buginese context serves significant pragmatic functions. The research aims to identify the various forms of silence, its role as a politeness strategy, the influence of the cultural value of Siri’, and the social contexts that shape its use. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, with data collected through in-depth interviews with Buginese participants. The findings reveal that silence in Buginese refusals is multimodal, expressed through nonverbal cues such as lowered gaze, faint smiling, and delayed verbal responses. Functionally, silence acts as a face-saving strategy that helps to mitigate conflict and preserve interpersonal harmony. The study further highlights that this practice is deeply intertwined with the cultural value of Siri’ (dignity/shame), that speakers choose silence to avoid causing embarrassment to the interlocutor. This strategy is most commonly employed in hierarchical settings, especially when engaging with elders or respected figures. The study concludes that silence is a purposeful communicative competence that reflects the local wisdom and social ethics of Buginese society
Challenges and Strategies of Teachers in Teaching English to Hearing-Impaired Students: An Inclusive Education Perspective Maemuna Muhayyang; Andi Sukri Syamsuri; Herman Tahir; Syamsiarna Nappu; Andry Hasryan; Annisa Nur Hidayah
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i1.5549

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Teaching English to hearing-impaired students poses a pedagogical challenge for teachers due to the dominant auditory learning orientation. Thus, this research aims to study the challenges faced by teacher when teaching English to hearing-impaired students at SLB Negeri 1 Makassar, and the strategies used to address these issues from the perspective of inclusive education. The objective of this research is achieved through the application of a qualitative approach designed as a case study. A teacher was selected purposively as the research subject, and her teaching data was collected thru classroom observations, interviews, and documentation. The research findings identified five challenges faced by the teacher, namely communication, student differences in ability, a lack of learning resources, student distractions, and the students' limited vocabulary. To address these issues, teacher used adaptive approaches, that is visual teaching materials, in-person instruction, sign language, mobile-phones as learning aids, and intensive material repetition. These strategies are examples of inclusive pedagogical practices that emphasize adaptation, responsiveness, and flexibility in learning for hearing-impaired students. This research concludes that the pedagogical skills and teaching adaptations of teachers are important components that enable deaf students to learn English effectively in the classroom.
PROMOTING STUDENTS’ AGENTIC ENGAGEMENT THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS IN EFL CLASSROOM Armas, Muh. Fakhrul; Muhayyang, Maemuna
Wiralodra English Journal Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Wiralodra English Journal
Publisher : Universitas Wiralodra

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/wej.v10i1.611

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Recent studies show that agentic engagement in Project-Based Learning (PjBL) is still not widely understood, particularly in collectivist settings like Indonesia. Much of the existing research has focused on measuring agency or linking it to other factors, but less attention has been given to how agency actually develops and unfolds in everyday classroom interactions. This study seeks to address that gap by examining how students engage in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) class at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 1 Soppeng, South Sulawesi. Through interviews with 15 students and one teacher, several challenges emerged: language barriers, fear of making mistakes, and limited classroom time often hinder students’ ability to take initiative. The findings also highlight the importance of teacher responses, which can either encourage or discourage students from actively participating. To strengthen agentic engagement, the study suggests adopting creative teaching strategies, building supportive teacher-student relationships, and connecting lessons to students’ real-life goals. These insights not only deepen our understanding of agency in collectivist cultures but also emphasize the need for more research in secondary schools. Ultimately, the study calls for continued exploration to better support student autonomy and empower learners in their educational journey.
Co-Authors A Halim A. Egi Setiawan A. Muliati A.Muliyana A.Azis Abduh, Amirullah Abdullah, Sitti Aisyah Adhe Ramdhany Syam Adys, Himala Praptami Afra, Firyal Talietha Ahmad Bukhori Muslim Ainun Ainun Ainun Nurdzizati Aliyah Nur Khalizah Alqadry, Nusul Anti Alyah, Alijawati Alyarosali Alyarosali Amanda Nur Utami Amin, Fatimah Hidayahni Amiruddin, Achmad Fauzi Amra Ariyani Amra Ariyani Amra Ariyani Amra Aryani Ananda Salsabilah Ramadhani Andi Alfiana Andi Nindyia Nur Ramadani Putri Andi Pogeng, Andi Khofifah Andi Rahmi Utami Andi Sukri Syamsuri Andry Hasryan Anindya Anisa Ayuningsih Anindya Anisa Ayuningsih Annisa Nur Hidayah Ariyani, Amra Armas, Muh. Fakhrul Armas, Muh.Fakhrul Armas, Muhammad Fakhrul Arung, Stevany Datu Aryati, Shinta Sutji Rahayu Asilah, Nur Asis, Alya Difa Asriati Asriati Asriati Asriati Asriati Asriati, Asriati Asrifan, Andi Astuty, Ratri Septi Aulia Mutmainna Bachtiar Auliyaputri, Nurul Azhari, Ahlam Azis, Nurul Maghfirah Baa, Sultan Balawara, Andi Wulan Bangsa, Ade Fitriani Kesuma Bashir, Sitti Nurul Mutmainnah Al Baso Jabu, Baso Basri, Muhammad Arham Basri, Nurhasna Besse Siska Ulfia Ningsih Cardoso , Luís Dahlia Dahlia Dasilva, Yudha Anfantri Dewi Kartika Sari Dzhelilov, Akhtem A Ernawati Fadilla, Andi Aenul Fadliyah, Riskatul Farahdiba, Syarifah Farida Hasan Firmansyah Firmansyah Furqoni, Inayah Fuzia, Aldita Anggun G Hasriani G, Hasriani Gandhy, Dwi Shintia Geminastiti Sakkir Geminastiti Sakkir Hajar, Andi Hartawan, Hari Haryanto Atmowardoyo, Haryanto Hasriani G Hasriani G Hasriani G, Hasriani G Hasriani Hasriani, Hasriani Hasrullah Hasrullah Hazah Agung Izni Helmiyanti Herman Tahir Himaya Praptani Adys Ihsan, M. Muadz Muwaffaq Jamiah Jamiah Jihan Nur Faatihah DM Jumraini Jumriah Rusdi Kamaruddin, Adinda Kholis, Wahidin Nur Kirana, Haritsah Ayu Kisaman Salija Kisman Salija, Kisman Korompot, Chairil Anwar Kurnia Annisa La Sunra Lely Novia M, Andi Fitri Rahmasari Magfira, A. Mansyur Mardiyanah Nasta Mardiyanah Nasta Marlina Marlina Martin Andrew Masyithah NR, Nurul Megawati Megawati Misnawaty Usman Mudinillah, Adam Muh. Tahir Muh. Tahir Muh.Fakhrul Armas Muhalim, Muhalim Muhammad Asfah Rahman Muhammad Basri Jafar Muhammad Rifqi Syamsuddin Muhammad Tahir Muhammad Tahir Muhammad Wiranto Muhammad Yamin Muhammad Zainal Arifin, Muhammad Zainal Mukhlisah Syahrul Muliati, A. Muliati, Andi Munir Munir Munir Munir Munir, Munir Murni Mahmud Mursyidah Saleh Mustika Mustika Mustika Mutia Asisyifa Noni, Nurdin Novayanti Sopia Rukmana Novia, Lely Nur Aeni NUR AENI Nur Fadhilah Nur Fadilah Nur Malikul Mulki Rahman Nur Safitri Nur Safitri S Nurdin Noni Nurdzizati, Ainun Nurhasina Nurhasina Nurindah Purnama Sari Nurrahmi Nurrahmi Nurul Hikmah Perti, Desy Puspasari Pramustia Murti Putra, Aldhy Alamsyah Putri Ramadhani, Putri Putri, Andi Siti Nurhasanah Navilah Putri, Hadriyanti Eka Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rahmad Risan Rahmad Risan Rahmah, Amaniar Rahman, Ufia Ananda Rajni, Andi Febrianti Ramadhani, Adelia Reski, Ade Ervina Rini Yunianti Siregar Rizki Fauzi Ruhwana, A. Isma Ruslan, Zumrah Magfirah Ryan Rayhana Sofyan Ryan Rayhana Sofyan, Ryan Rayhana Safitri, Dea Serly Sahib, Nurfaizah Sahril Nur Sahril Nur Sally, Fauzan Hari Sudding Samsul, Cheria Tri De Afril Samtidar, Samtidar Shideng, Ahmad Sintia Ekawati Siswahyudianto Sri Yulianti B St. Fajriana Tahir St. Sarah Al-Azhari Suarni Dewi Suci Amaliah Suhaefi, Mutia Sukardi Weda Sukardi Weda, Sukardi Sultan Baa Syahruni, Syahruni Syamsiarna Nappu Syamsiarna Nappu, Syamsiarna Syamsinar Syamsinar Syamsuri, Andi Sukri Syarifuddin Dollah Talib, Dr. Ahmad Tammasse Thahirah Thahirah Ulviana Rasni Umar, Nur Fadhilah Wa Ode Julistina Toresa Yunisah Azzahra Zahirah M, Nur Fadilah Zikriyah Zikriyah Zurgawi Zurgawi