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Integrating Digital Learning in English Reading Classes: Experiences of Indonesian Higher Education Lecturers Astri, Zul; Noni, Nurdin; Halim, Abd
Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching Literature and Linguistics Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP Universitas Muslim Maros

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46918/seltics.v7i1.2239

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This study investigates lecturers' experiences implementing digital learning in English reading classes in Indonesian higher education. With the widespread adoption of digital technology, English reading classes that previously relied on printed texts and face-to-face interactions increasingly integrate digital tools to enhance student engagement and comprehension. This research uses a qualitative approach to explore lecturers' experiences adapting their teaching methodologies with digital tools. The purposive sample involves five lecturers teaching English reading classes at Maros Muslim University who have experience with traditional methods and digital learning, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected through one-on-one interviews, providing rich, detailed accounts of how lecturers integrate digital learning into their teaching practices. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data, following the methodological framework of Braun & Clarke (2006). This approach involved systematically identifying, analyzing, and reporting patterns (themes) within the data. The findings reveal that lecturers demonstrate high flexibility in using various digital devices such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets to meet different teaching needs. Lecturers also emphasize the importance of the interactive capabilities of digital tools, which can transform passive reading into a more dynamic and engaging experience. However, they also acknowledge the value of traditional learning materials like printed books, which remain important for tasks requiring deep engagement and critical thinking. The study highlights the need to balance digital and traditional learning resources to create inclusive and effective learning environments. The lecturers' experiences adapting to digital tools are crucial for successfully implementing digital learning and improving educational outcomes. This study provides valuable insights into the practical realities of digital learning implementation and strategies to support lecturers in this transition process.
Creating a learning style map for English as a foreign language student to discover effective study methods Halim, Abd; Bakri, Fitriyani; Hasbi, Muhammad; Mahmud, Murni; Halim, Nur Mutmainna
Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn) Vol 18, No 3: August 2024
Publisher : Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/edulearn.v18i3.21798

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This research determines the student's learning strategies based on their learning styles. This research applied qualitative study. The subject of this research is the students of English literature class A in Universitas Negeri Makassar, who were selected through a purposive sampling technique. Thirty-five students were chosen as the subjects of this study. The data were obtained through questionnaires and interviews and then analyzed based on producers of data analysis identification, classification, and descriptive analysis. The result showed that i) there are some learning styles that students have, such as visual, auditory, and kinesthetic (VAK) learning styles; ii) students' learning strategies based on their learning style where subjects engaged in several learning activities or methodologies. Two types of learning techniques were primarily considered: individual and group strategies. The individual strategies were marked by all of the activities the subjects had done, and the group strategies described the learning actions employed by the subjects to comprehend the knowledge or the lesson by engaging friends who could help them.
Unpacking Genre-Based Instruction: Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Engagement in High School Writing Asbar Asbar; Murni Mahmud; Abdul Halim
Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching Literature and Linguistics Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP Universitas Muslim Maros

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46918/seltics.v8i1.2599

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Genre-Based Instruction (GBI) is a structured approach that scaffolds students’ writing development by explicitly teaching genre conventions and guiding them through sequenced instructional stages. This qualitative study explores cognitive, emotional, and behavioral engagement among high school students who have experienced GBI in their writing instruction. This study, conducted at SMAN 1 Enrekang and SMAN 2 Enrekang, employs semi-structured interviews to capture students' lived experiences and perceptions. Using thematic analysis, findings reveal that GBI enhances cognitive engagement by improving genre awareness and structural clarity in writing, while emotional engagement is fostered through increased writing confidence and motivation, particularly in collaborative Joint Construction activities. Behavioral engagement is reflected in students’ active participation, peer interaction, and deeper involvement in the writing process. However, challenges include limited vocabulary acquisition, which hindered comprehension of genre-specific conventions, and time constraints, which restricted students’ ability to internalize writing structures before transitioning to independent tasks. These findings highlight the need for curricular flexibility to accommodate a more reflective writing process, as well as technology-supported vocabulary development to enhance students’ engagement with genre-specific text. While GBI effectively cultivates writing engagement across cognitive, emotional, and behavioral domains, its success depends on instructional refinements and professional development for teachers. Additionally, supportive policy frameworks are crucial to ensuring sustainable and adaptable implementation. This study contributes to ongoing discussions on effective writing pedagogy, offering insights into optimizing GBI for diverse educational contexts.
Exploring English Lecturers’ Perceptions of Content-Based Instruction in Islamic Higher Education: A Qualitative Case Study in Indonesia Zulkifli Surahmat; Muhammad Basri; Abdul Halim
AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 17, No 4 (2025): DECEMBER 2025
Publisher : STAI Hubbulwathan Duri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35445/alishlah.v17i4.7929

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Content-Based Instruction (CBI) is widely recognized for enhancing student engagement and integrating language learning with meaningful content. However, its implementation in Islamic Higher Education remains underexplored, particularly regarding English lecturers’ perceptions and practices.This qualitative case study investigates how English lecturers in Islamic Higher Education institutions in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, perceive and implement CBI. Eleven lecturers were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires, focus group discussions, and classroom observations, then analyzed thematically using ATLAS.ti 24.Findings show that lecturers generally possess a strong understanding of CBI and endorse its application, especially for its ability to enhance student motivation and learning depth. Many reported success in designing interactive, content-rich lessons aligned with students’ academic fields. However, challenges were noted in the balanced integration of language skills—particularly listening, speaking, reading, and writing—which were often fragmented. In addition, some lecturers struggled with adapting instructional materials to meet both content and language objectives effectively.The study highlights both the promise and the limitations of CBI in faith-based contexts. While CBI can support language development and contextual learning, its success relies heavily on lecturers' pedagogical competence, institutional support, and ongoing professional development. Structured training is essential to enhance consistency in language integration and content relevance.
Teaching English Vocabulary Using Comic Media Muhammad Hasbi; Muh. Miftahul Khaer; Fitriyani Bakri; Abdul Halim; Adi Isma
Jurnal Sipakatau: Inovasi Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 1 No. 5 (2024): Jurnal Sipakatau
Publisher : PT. Global Research Collaboration

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61220/jsipakatau.v1i5.2426

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English has become an elective subject in Elementary Schools (SD) but not all schools are able to organize it since they do not have English teachers. Responding to this, this community service activity was carried out with the aim of introducing English vocabularies to students of SD Inpres Bertingkat Tabaringan I, Makassar City using interesting teaching media in the form of comics. This activity was carried out in the form of additional courses outside of school hours which were held for 10 meetings and followed by students in grades III and IV. The media used in teaching English vocabulary was in the form of power points using comic characters that children like. During the activity, students looked enthusiastic and very excited to participate in this activity because there were comic characters presented together with the English vocabulary being taught. This proves that the main purpose of using comic media in teaching English vocabulary was successful and the majority of course participants were also able to pronounce and memorize new vocabularies given by the instructor
Enhancing Students’ English Vocabularies through Fun Digital Class Muhammad Hasbi; Fitriyani Bakri; Abdul Halim; Mardiyanah Nasta; Nur Mutmainna Halim
Jurnal Sipakatau: Inovasi Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): Jurnal Sipakatau
Publisher : PT. Global Research Collaboration

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61220/jsipakatau.v2i3.259

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The implementation of English language learning at the elementary school level in Indonesia continues to face significant challenges. One widely proposed solution to address these challenges is the integration of digital technology into English language instruction. The Fun Digital Class program aims to introduce and enhance elementary students’ vocabulary acquisition at SD Inpres Cambaya IV Makassar. Through the use of the Duolingo application, this program provides an engaging and effective method for English vocabulary learning, helping students build a strong foundation in language learning while fostering a positive attitude toward foreign language acquisition, particularly English. This program was conducted over a period of two months and involved 20 students from grades 4 to 6 (aged 10–12 years) who participated in an extracurricular English language program titled Fun Digital Class. The participants were selected using purposive sampling, considering that they shared a similar basic proficiency level in English, which was generally categorized as low. The program was implemented in three phases: the Preparation Phase, the Implementation Phase, and the Evaluation Phase. During its execution, the program successfully stimulated students’ enthusiasm and motivation in learning English vocabulary. As a result, participants demonstrated improved comprehension and mastery of English vocabulary by the end of the program. Furthermore, the majority of students expressed enjoyment and gratitude for the implementation of this program at their school, as it provided them with an engaging and enjoyable English learning experience.
EMBODIED MEANING CONSTRUCTION IN EFL LITERARY READING: A READER-RESPONSE STUDY OF THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA Nur Mutmainna Halim; Abd Halim
JETAL: Journal of English Teaching & Applied Linguistic Vol 7 No 2 (2026): April
Publisher : English Education Department at FKIP Nommensen University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36655/jetal.v7i2.2204

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This study investigates how meaning is constructed through embodied cognitive processes when EFL learners engage with The Old Man and the Sea. Grounded in Barsalou’s Embodied Cognition Theory (1999, 2008), which conceptualizes language comprehension as the reactivation of perceptual, motor, bodily, and affective systems rather than abstract symbol manipulation, the study examines reader responses to a literary text characterized by narrative restraint and minimal explicit emotional description. The participants were undergraduate students from the English Literature Study Program at Universitas Negeri Makassar enrolled in the History of English Language and Literature course (2024 cohort). 142 students across five intact classes (A–E), 57 students (40.1%) selected The Old Man and the Sea as their preferred final-test novel and constituted the focal participant group. Data were collected through an open-ended reflective questionnaire eliciting emotional reactions, imagined experiences, reflective pauses, and lingering thoughts after reading. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis with theory-driven coding, guided by embodied cognition categories including sensorimotor imagery, bodily state, action simulation, and affective response. The findings reveal that students consistently relied on embodied simulation to construct meaning, reporting strong experiences of empathy, loneliness, sadness, and admiration derived from imagining Santiago’s physical struggle, pain, fatigue, and isolation. Meaning emerged through experiential inference, as understanding developed from felt bodily and affective engagement rather than explicit textual cues. The study demonstrates the pedagogical potential of literary reading in EFL contexts to foster affective engagement, empathy development, and reader-centred meaning construction, while extending embodied cognition research to authentic classroom-based literary experiences.
Pemanfaatan Teknologi AI untuk Mendukung Pemahaman Membaca melalui Materi Autentik Kontekstual dalam Konteks Perguruan Tinggi Islam Zulkifli Surahmat; Muhammad Basri; Abdul Halim
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Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30651/pc.v1i1.28024

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enelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dampak pemanfaatan teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI) dalam penggunaan materi autentik kontekstual terhadap peningkatan kemampuan pemahaman membaca mahasiswa di lingkungan perguruan tinggi Islam. Metode yang digunakan adalah kuasi-eksperimen dengan desain pretest-posttest kelompok kontrol non-ekuivalen. Sampel terdiri dari dua kelas yang diambil melalui teknik cluster random sampling, masing-masing berjumlah 36 mahasiswa dari mata kuliah Bahasa Inggris. Kelompok eksperimen diajarkan menggunakan materi autentik kontekstual yang relevan dengan kehidupan dan budaya mahasiswa, serta diperkaya dengan fitur-fitur berbasis AI seperti pembelajaran adaptif, analisis kosakata otomatis, dan umpan balik interaktif. Sementara itu, kelompok kontrol menggunakan materi konvensional tanpa dukungan teknologi AI. Data dikumpulkan melalui pretest dan posttest yang dirancang untuk mengukur kemampuan pemahaman membaca. Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif dan inferensial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan signifikan pada skor posttest kelompok eksperimen dibandingkan dengan pretest mereka. Sebaliknya, peningkatan pada kelompok kontrol relatif kecil. Hasil uji t menunjukkan perbedaan yang signifikan antara kedua kelompok (t = 3.064, p = 0.003), yang mengindikasikan bahwa integrasi teknologi AI dalam materi autentik kontekstual lebih efektif dalam meningkatkan kemampuan membaca dibandingkan pendekatan konvensional. Temuan ini menggarisbawahi pentingnya pemanfaatan teknologi AI dalam pengembangan materi pembelajaran bahasa Inggris di perguruan tinggi Islam, terutama untuk mendukung keterampilan membaca yang kontekstual dan relevan secara budaya. Penelitian selanjutnya disarankan untuk mengeksplorasi dampak jangka panjang dari pendekatan ini terhadap penguasaan kosakata, keterampilan berbahasa lainnya, serta integrasi AI dalam pembelajaran berbasis nilai-nilai Islam.
The Effectiveness of Shadowing Technique on students Listening abilities at SMPN 2 Galesong Utara Nur Imam imam; Sukardi Weda; Abd Halim
International Journal of Language, Education, and Literature Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): April
Publisher : Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Bahasa dan Sastra- Universitas Negeri Makassar.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66720/jvr82t32

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This study investigates the impact of using the Shadowing approach to teach listening in a junior high school. Data was collectedusing a qualitative study approach, including pre-tests, treatment and post-tests. The study aims to answer key questions: what influence the shadowing approach has on seventh-grade students' listening skills, and how the shadowing technique affects EFL learners' listening cognitive processes. The data show shadowing can help students improve their listening. According to the study's results, students in the experimental class improve in their scores after experiencing Shadowing technique. While thecontrol class the result showed that students listening abilities had decreased. The shadowing method increased students' listening skills in a variety of ways, including attentiveness, active participation, and resource usage. The shadowing method helped students enhance their attention and refocusing abilities, as well as their use of pronunciation and intonation to facilitate comprehension. These benefits demonstrate that shadowing is effective to improve students' interest and active listening skills.
The Implementation of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) English Class for Secondary School Students: a Study at Madrasah Aliyah Radhiatul Adawiyah Makassar Ibnumal Ibnu; Amirullah; Abdul Halim
International Journal of Language, Education, and Literature Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): April
Publisher : Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Bahasa dan Sastra- Universitas Negeri Makassar.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66720/t5mx7q73

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This research aimed to explore teahcer’s perception regarding the implementation of cooperative learning in teaching reading to the eleventh-grade students at SMAN 16 Pangkep, a school located on a remote island. The study had four objectives: (1) to investigate the teacher’s perception of cooperative learning in the classroom, (2) to examine how cooperative learning is implemented by the teacher in teaching reading, (3) to identify the benefits and challenges associated with cooperative learning according to the teacher, and (4) to propose solutions to the challenges encountered in its application based on the teacher’s perception. The research was conducted at SMAN 16 Pangkep, focusing on a single subject, the English teacher herself. The instruments included in the research were observations and interviews. The result of the research showed that (1) The English teacher at SMAN 16 Pangkep views cooperative learning as a valuable strategy that fosters collaboration and shared responsibility among students. She actively seeks resources to better implement this method, showing a commitment to effective teaching. (2) In reading classes, cooperating learning involves clear objectives, appropriate texts, and small group activities. (3) Cooperative learning have proven to improve students reading abilities and academic development. However, challenges like managing group dynamics and ensuring equal participation exist. (4) To address these, the teacher uses reflective practices, continually adapting her methods to support all students and promote independent learning and critical thinking.