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STORYTELLING: SUPPORTING PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AT A PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM MUTIARANI RAMDAYANTI; IKA LESTARI DAMAYANTI; DELLA NURIDA KARTIKA SARI
LINGUISTICA Vol 12, No 1 (2023): JANUARY 2023
Publisher : State University of Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/jalu.v12i1.43297

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One of the challenges identified in the performance of TEYL in Indonesia comes from the aspect of pre-service teachers of young learners who lack English proficiency. Utilizing storytelling as a teaching technique, this study explores the phenomenon of the storytelling implementation by pre-service teachers from the Primary Teacher Education Program and how it helps them develop their English language proficiency. In order to answer the research question employed in this study, two types of instruments are collected: an interview with four pre-service teachers and their English lecturer and storytelling performance videos created by four of the pre-service teachers. Believed to provide a more joyful environment in learning the language, the development was sensed in the plan step of storytelling where these four pre-service teachers prepare the story, read and listen to story references, and practice to make instruction targeted for young learners inside the class. From the videos and the interview, it was found how the activity of practice making instructions help them develop their speaking skills, indicating improvement in the use of word choice and the fluency performed once the plan step of storytelling is being experienced. Nevertheless, it was also found how the participants involved in this study experienced challenges in terms of the exploration of writing skills due to the limitation time provided in the Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Anak Sekolah Dasar course, resulting them to experienced less development in writing skills during the implementation of storytelling inside the class as a teaching technique.
DESIGNED-IN SCAFFOLDING: SUPPORTING EFL YOUNG LEARNERS IN CREATING MULTIMODAL TEXTS TIRA ROSTIA WARNDINI; IKA LESTARI DAMAYANTI; LULU LAELA AMALIA
LINGUISTICA Vol 12, No 3 (2023): JULY 2023
Publisher : State University of Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/jalu.v12i3.49501

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The research explored the designed-in scaffolding features implemented by the teacher in the English as a foreign language (EFL) young learner classroom to support young learners in creating multimodal texts. The research used scaffolding theory proposed by Hammond and Gibbons (2005) which categorized scaffolding into two fragments: designed-in and interactional scaffolding. The research was conducted in one of the elementary schools in Bandung. It involved one teacher who taught 18 students in 4th grade. The data were gained from classroom observation and teacher’s lesson plans. The findings revealed that the features of designed-in scaffolding were employed by the teacher in planning and implementing the lesson in the classroom. This research also found that following the designed-in scaffolding features could lead the teacher to structure and provide activities, tasks, and multimodal exposures for the students to be familiar with the multimodal texts. Hence, this research resulted in the pedagogical implication to encourage the teacher to be aware of scaffolding. If the teacher could provide an appropriate scaffolding, the students could gain the assistances, supports, and multimodal exposure for young learners to learn and create multimodal texts.
Socio-Cultural Content in English Textbook: A Teachers' Perspective Ery Ryan Nirwana; Ika Lestari Damayanti
LINGUISTICA Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): LINGUISTICA JANUARY 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/jalu.v15i1.64958

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Socio-cultural content in textbooks help EFL teachers to prepare students to be global and local English speakers. Therefore, the proportion of the socio-cultural aspect in English textbooks should be distributed appropriately, whether local or intercultural. This study aims to understand Indonesian English teachers’ perspective on the socio-cultural content in English textbooks. This study is a mixed- method case study, involving 15 experienced English teachers. The data is collected through a questionnaire, distributed through WhatsApp by adhering to convenient sampling techniques. Data were analyzed following descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. This study highlights the critical role of cultural education in English language teaching, underscoring its functions in enhancing linguistic proficiency and also fostering intercultural competence. Participants recognize the value of integrating both local and intercultural content, with a strong preference for locally relevant materials that resonate with students' cultural backgrounds. However, this study also stresses the importance of flexibility in utilizing textbook materials. The researcher acknowledges that the limited number of participants hinders the ability to generalize the findings to a wider context. Future studies should involve more participants from a wider context and also investigate students' perspectives or conduct classroom observations to deepen the study's overall impact.