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Exploring Reflective Journal as a Pathway to Teacher Autonomy: A Qualitative Case Study of EFL Secondary Teachers in Indonesia Latifa, Intan Septia; Lengkanawati, Nenden Sri; Damayanti, Ika Lestari
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 9 No 2 (2025): August 2025
Publisher : Universitas Hamzanwadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v9i2.30889

Reflective practice and teacher autonomy are conceptually linked but often examined separately. While previous studies have explored reflective practice to enhance individual self-awareness, critical thinking, and teaching competence, little is known about its broader implications for fostering teacher autonomy in institutional and policy contexts. This qualitative case study investigated how reflective teaching journals contribute to the development of professional autonomy among EFL secondary teachers. Specifically, it examined (1) the elements of reflection evident in teachers’ journal entries and (2) how teachers exercise self-initiated pedagogical decision-making in lesson preparation. Five EFL secondary teachers from a senior high school in Serang, Indonesia, were purposively selected. Data comprised 20 reflective journal entries, guided by structured reflection prompts, and semi-structured interviews. Five reflection elements, suggestions, problems, hypotheses, reasoning, and testing were identified using content analysis and thematic coding. Testing and reasoning were most frequently linked to problem-solving strategies for increasing student engagement. Autonomy was evident in teachers’ adaptations of syllabi, sequencing of topics, and supplementation or replacement of textbook materials to meet learners’ needs. The findings indicate that reflective elements do not necessarily occur in a fixed sequence and highlight how reflective journaling can serve as both a diagnostic and developmental tool for teacher autonomy. The study recommends greater institutional support for diverse reflective practices to strengthen teachers’ capacity for informed, context-responsive decision-making in EFL classrooms.

Pleasure Reading, Better Understanding: A Young EFL Learner’s Journey in Digital Extensive Reading Putri, Zalva Fajhira Shabrina; Damayanti, Ika Lestari
Journal of Foreign Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): July
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18196/ftl.v10i2.25269

Background: The struggle of a young English as a foreign language (EFL) learner in the midst of advanced technology to find pleasure and develop good comprehension in reading English materials necessitates the need to employ effective approaches in their reading experience. Objective: This study investigated the implementation of digital extensive reading (DER) with a young EFL learner in Indonesia, exploring which established principles of extensive reading (ER) by Day and Bamford (1998) could be utilized in a digital context to foster reading for pleasure and comprehension. Methods: This study employed a qualitative case study research design involving a seven-year-old young EFL learner in Indonesia. The data were obtained through multiple sources, including a learner diary, audio-recorded observations of ten DER sessions, and an interview with the learner’s father. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis, referencing Day and Bamford’s (1998) top ten principles of ER. Findings: The findings revealed that eight ER principles could be effectively implemented in the young EFL learner’s DER experience, showcasing the learner’s positive attitudes towards reading and enhanced reading comprehension. Conclusion: Considering the result, the study recommends future studies to dig deeper into the effectiveness of DER across diverse learners by taking into account factors such as different ages, language proficiencies, learning styles, and technology access.

Online Peer Feedback on English Writing: The Economics Students’ Voices Sufiyandi, Sufiyandi; Emilia , Emi; Damayanti , Ika Lestari; Maisarah , Ira
Journal of English Education and Teaching Vol. 9 No. 3 (2025): Journal of English Education and Teaching
Publisher : UNIB Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/jeet.9.3.418-436

Online peer feedback on writing has been studied by many scholars to examine the applications, the effectiveness, the weaknesses, and the students' perceptions in the context of learning English for general purposes, but little attention has been paid to its use in the area of English for specific purposes. The present study aims to reveal the Economics students’ experiences with the use of online peer feedback in writing. This study was designed as a mixed-method inquiry that involved 140 Economics students at a university in Bengkulu Province, Indonesia, who took English courses. The data was gathered using a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview, which were analyzed based on each type, quantitatively and qualitatively, to reach the objective of the study. The results show that economics students viewed the use of online peer feedback in writing activities very positively. The results of this research contribute theoretically and practically to encouraging the use of online peer feedback in improving student effectiveness and skills.

Lessons learned from investigating EFL pre-service teachers competencies Sukyadi, Didi; Damayanti, Ika Lestari; Hamied, Fuad Abdul; Gunawan, Wawan; Suryatama, Kurniawan; Asyifa, Firly
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 12, No 3 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v12i3.44064

This study investigates the English proficiency levels, perceptions, and pedagogical competencies of pre-service English teachers who graduated from one of the teacher education universities in Indonesia, along with stakeholder evaluations and future quality benchmarks. This research employed a mixed-methods case study approach, with data collected from TOEFL-like test score reports and a survey involving 52 pre-service teachers, two classroom observations, interviews with two employers, and focus group discussions (FGD) involving four stakeholders from other teacher education universities. Score report and survey data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, while observation notes, employers interviews, and FGD data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings from the report revealed that most pre-service teachers possessed B2 or higher English proficiency. The survey result showed that they valued courses on English for Young Learners and general pedagogy clusters, though several courses on the English for Specific Purposes cluster were perceived as less supportive. Classroom observations and employer feedback revealed strong pedagogical competencies, creative use of resources, and technology integration abilities, while also indicating the need for future improvement. Additionally, FGD results emphasized the need for pre-service teachers to master TPACK, obtain standardized English certification, develop leadership skills, possess AI ethico-onto-epistemological awareness, and demonstrate competence in multiliteracies and multimodal pedagogies.

The Representation of Environmental Issues in an EFL Module for Primary School: A Multimodal Analysis Ibrahim, Muhammad Agung; Damayanti, Ika Lestari
JEELS (Journal of English Education and Linguistics Studies) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2024): JEELS May 2024
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syekh Wasil, Kediri, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30762/jeels.v11i1.734

By using a qualitative textual analysis with a multimodal approach, this study explores how environmental issues are depicted in the relations of verbal and visual texts of an EFL module for primary school. The data were obtained from an EFL module for the fifth grade made by the EYL Course Design course students at one university in Bandung. In analysing the data, this study utilized three frameworks: Halliday and Mathiessen’s (2014) Transitivity system, Kress and van Leeuwen’s (2006) Visual Grammar, and Royce’s (1998) Intersemiotic Complementarity. The findings show that, by using a story, the module represents three points of drought-related environmental issues: the causes, the effects, and the solutions. The causes are mostly depicted visually by Transactional Action processes in which the Actors use water as the Goal or the Means in excess. The effects are mostly depicted verbally by Mental, Existential, and Relational processes that indicate human need for water. Meanwhile, the solutions are mostly depicted verbally by Material processes in which water (Goal) becomes an element to be saved by the Actors. In terms of complementarity, most of the elements of verbal and visual texts are completed by each other. Hence, encouraging students’ comprehension of the module, especially related to environmental issues, could be expanded by identifying both texts as a single whole.

Efl Teacher Learning In Online Community Of Practice Putri, Fatin Fauziyyah Tiras; Damayanti, Ika Lestari
EDUKASIA Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): Edukasia: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran
Publisher : LP. Ma'arif Janggan Magetan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62775/edukasia.v4i2.388

Teachers’ professional development is essential for improving student learning outcomes and fostering overall educational quality. However, many teachers believe that TPD programs are ineffective. Teachers require ongoing programs, encouraging them to discuss ideas and give feedback, and do a collaboration. One of the programs is community of practice, which is a social learning process in which individuals with similar interest collaborate. Thus, this study aims to explore teachers’ learning in community of practice to develop their professional growth. This study adopted case study design involving a group of English teachers in Indonesia who joining an online TPD program. The data were gained through WhatsApp interaction between the teachers and the trainer, and among the teachers. The findings indicated that teachers learn in community of practice by getting proposed questions and given feedback by the trainers, getting teaching resources from the trainers and their fellow teachers, and presenting an issue related to their teaching. These aspects lead to interaction among them. Moreover, the presence of a group coordinator and administrator may help the teachers to foster teachers’ engagement towards the program.

Textbook Adaptation Techniques in a Technology-Integrated Environment by an Indonesian EFL Teacher Mustofa, Muhammad Ibnu; Damayanti, Ika Lestari
IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics) Vol 9, No 1 (2024): Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21093/ijeltal.v9i1.1623

Research on the roles of textbooks in EFL teaching contexts has been widely reported. However, studies on textbook adaptation strategies in a technology-integrated classroom have not received much attention. To fill the gap, the current research sought to explore the types of textbook adaptation strategies employed by an Indonesian EFL teacher in a technology-integrated teaching environment. The challenges encountered and the coping strategies used by the teacher were also investigated. Through a qualitative case study design, an English teacher of an Islamic junior high school in Medan was purposively recruited as the participant. An interview and document analysis were employed to collect the data. The interview data were analyzed using a thematic analysis while the documents were through skimming, reading, and interpretation. The findings revealed that the teacher employed several adaptive strategies, such as omission, addition, and modification on the assignments, the language skills, student activities, and approaches (conventional to the technology-based classroom) through the use of websites, a projector, and digital tools. It was also found that adapting the textbook was challenged by the varied students' levels of proficiency and learning styles, as well as the students' expectations of the teacher. As the coping strategies, the teacher optimized her skills of technology literacy to design creative and engaging learning materials and included tasks that met the levels of students from low and high-achieving groups. The findings of this study imply the crucial roles of all education stakeholders in providing support for teachers to use textbooks effectively

DUET THIS: STORYTELLING THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO FOR TEACHING ENGLISH Damayanti, Ika Lestari; Nurlaelawati, Iyen; Amalia, Lulu Laela; Dharma, Nindya Soraya; Ratnaningsih, Sri
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v11i3.7706

This case study aimed to investigate the use of the social media video application, TikTok, to support ten EFL teachers in Indonesia to develop videos for storytelling with their students. During the emergency remote teaching, these teachers found difficulty in designing learning materials easy to share on various online platforms. In this study, a two-week training program consisting of face-to-face and online sessions was conducted to facilitate the teachers to explore TikTok affordances and tell stories in the form of TikTok’s Duet. The data were collected from TikTok videos produced during the program and the teachers’ pre- and post-training reflective notes. The findings show the teachers’ shifted view of TikTok as non-educational entertainment to an educational platform that could facilitate interactive and interesting storytelling with students. The teachers were aware that while the short duration of the TikTok video was beneficial for easy sharing and engagement with students, it affected the length of the unfolding stages of the story. In creating a TikTok video for storytelling, the teachers found modifying original stories into a one-minute interactive video challenging. More support is thus required to provide teachers with pedagogical, technological, and language content knowledge that allows them to develop teaching resources relevant to their student’s language learning needs and social and economic backgrounds.

Textbook Adaptation Techniques in a Technology-Integrated Environment by an Indonesian EFL Teacher Mustofa, Muhammad Ibnu; Damayanti, Ika Lestari
IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics) Vol 9, No 1 (2024): Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21093/ijeltal.v9i1.1623

Research on the roles of textbooks in EFL teaching contexts has been widely reported. However, studies on textbook adaptation strategies in a technology-integrated classroom have not received much attention. To fill the gap, the current research sought to explore the types of textbook adaptation strategies employed by an Indonesian EFL teacher in a technology-integrated teaching environment. The challenges encountered and the coping strategies used by the teacher were also investigated. Through a qualitative case study design, an English teacher of an Islamic junior high school in Medan was purposively recruited as the participant. An interview and document analysis were employed to collect the data. The interview data were analyzed using a thematic analysis while the documents were through skimming, reading, and interpretation. The findings revealed that the teacher employed several adaptive strategies, such as omission, addition, and modification on the assignments, the language skills, student activities, and approaches (conventional to the technology-based classroom) through the use of websites, a projector, and digital tools. It was also found that adapting the textbook was challenged by the varied students' levels of proficiency and learning styles, as well as the students' expectations of the teacher. As the coping strategies, the teacher optimized her skills of technology literacy to design creative and engaging learning materials and included tasks that met the levels of students from low and high-achieving groups. The findings of this study imply the crucial roles of all education stakeholders in providing support for teachers to use textbooks effectively

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