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STUDENTS’ FEEDBACK AS A TOOL FOR REFLECTION: A NARRATIVE INQUIRY OF AN INDONESIAN PRE-SERVICE TEACHER Tresna Widya; Asri Siti Fatimah; Santiana Santiana
TLEMC (Teaching and Learning English in Multicultural Contexts) Vol 4, No 1 (2020): Teaching and Learning English in Multicultural Contexts
Publisher : Siliwangi University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37058/tlemc.v4i1.1775

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As one of the reflection tools for pre-service teachers, the students’ feedback becomes the basis for improving and developing their teaching skills. This reflection is really valuable so that they can use to evaluate the way they behave in their EFL classroom and to gather information from the students about their perceptions of teacher practice. In this study, the contribution of students’ feedback to the teaching performance of a pre-service teacher when doing teaching practicum was investigated. Using narrative inquiry design, this study focused on examining the experience of one of pre-service teachers during three months teaching practicum. Data were obtained from the diary written by the participant after teaching and getting feedback from six students in one of vocational schools in Tasikmalaya.  Furthermore, the data were analyzed using narrative analysis (Ozyildirim, 2006) in order to find the use and contributions of this reflection tool for her teaching performance. The findings show that students' feedback becomes the valuable tool encouraging the pre-service teacher to frequently reflect and evaluate what she did in the classroom. It helps her to see the progress of her teaching performance from the students’ point of view and also figure out her strengths and weaknesses in teaching. Therefore, she can usually create better teaching performance and provide effective interaction and techniques in the classroom.
Unveiling Students’ Experience with Project-Based Learning in Higher Education Silvani, Dea; Santiana, Santiana; Syakira, Sitti
TLEMC (Teaching and Learning English in Multicultural Contexts) Vol 9, No 1 (2025): TLEMC (Teaching and Learning English in Multicultural Contexts)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37058/tlemc.v9i1.16606

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Project-Based Learning (PjBL) has garnered considerable attention as an innovative pedagogical technique that fosters active participation, analytical reasoning, and tangible utilization of acquired knowledge. This study explores the experience of undergraduate students focusing on the benefits, challenges and coping strategies during the implementation of project-based learning (PjBL) in an ESP course. Involving 45 English Education Department students as the participants, this mixed methods study utilized questionnaire and semi-structured interviews to obtain the data regarding their experience while joining PjBL. The quantitative data from the questionnaire were analysed by using descriptive statistics, while the qualitative data from the interview were analysed through the steps of data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results of this research indicate that students recognized the roles of PjBL in enhancing their learning motivation, engagement, understanding, language proficiency, problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills. However, this study also reported significant challenges regarding time constraints, resourcing difficulties, and collaboration issues. To address these challenges, students employed various strategies such as managing tasks independently, utilizing accessible resources, and maintaining effective communication. This study concludes that when carefully implemented, PjBL can be an effective instructional method in ESP contexts that offers meaningful opportunities for both linguistic and personal development. Keywords: Project based Learning, learning experience, higher education, ESP
Integrating AI-based paraphrasing into academic writing pedagogy: A reflective study on Quillbot in practice Herda, Rozanah Katrina; Margana, Margana; Sain, Zohaib Hassan; Savitskaya, Elina S.; Santiana, Santiana; Principe, Regine Aguilar
TLEMC (Teaching and Learning English in Multicultural Contexts) Vol 9, No 1 (2025): TLEMC (Teaching and Learning English in Multicultural Contexts)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37058/tlemc.v9i1.15127

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Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into education has transformed traditional approaches to teaching and learning, particularly in academic writing instruction. This study investigates the pedagogical impact of using QuillBot, an AI-based paraphrasing tool, on students' academic writing performance and their perceptions of its use. Motivated by the increasing complexity of academic writing and the need for instructional innovation, this mixed-methods research examines learning outcomes and student experiences. Forty-fourth-semester students, consisting of 13 male and 27 female students, enrolled in an Academic Writing course, participated in the study. An explanatory sequential design was employed, starting with pre- and post-tests measuring writing performance, followed by semi-structured interviews to explore students' reflections. The results revealed a significant improvement in students' writing scores, with the mean increasing from 49.25 (pre-test) to 74.00 (post-test), indicating enhanced ability in paraphrasing and producing coherent academic texts. Students also reported that QuillBot helped them internalize academic language structures, improved their awareness of sentence patterns, and supported autonomous learning by providing immediate, accessible feedback. Moreover, they acknowledged the importance of ethical usage and viewed the tool as a guide rather than a shortcut. These insights highlight the dual role of AI tools as both linguistic support systems and pedagogical aids when thoughtfully integrated into instruction. Future research should consider broader and more diverse populations to deepen understanding of how AI-assisted writing tools shape student learning across different educational contexts.Keywords: Academic writing, Paraphrasing, Artificial intelligence, Quillbot
Types of Grammatical Elements in Indonesian ELT Textbook: SFL Perspective Hermawati, Siti Puput; Santiana, Santiana; Silvani, Dea
TLEMC (Teaching and Learning English in Multicultural Contexts) Vol 7, No 2 (2023): TLEMC (Teaching and Learning English in Multicultural Contexts)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37058/tlemc.v7i2.9539

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Transitivity analysis is used to study news, reading, speeches, and other discourses. However, recent textbooks on grammatical element participants and processes have little transitivity analysis research. Teachers who understand transitivity analysis can help students understand grammar and improve their oral and written communication skills by developing grammar and using proper teaching methods to teach about sentence subjects and predicates.  This study seeks to identify the transitivity participants and processes that define grammatical elements in English for Nusantara for Grade 7. This study employed a textbook for qualitative content analysis. Subsequently, Halliday and Matthiessen's (2014) transitivity analysis is applied to the data. The types of participants found in this study were carrier (93 words), actor (79 words), senser (29 words), token (18 words), sayer (17 words), and behaver (8 words). Additionally, the relational processes (112 words) include attributing (94 words) and identifying (18 words), material processes (111 words), mental processes (32 words), verbal processes (18 words), existential processes (8 words), and behavioral processes (7 words). This study suggests that teachers employ transitivity to create activities and strategies to help students learn English grammar. It should assist students meet Merdeka Belajar curriculum goals, including speaking and writing English well. Keywords: Grammatical Elements, English Textbook, Systemic Functional Linguistics, Transitivity
KARDS Model: An Alternative Approach to Language Education Santiana, Santiana; Enriquez, Alexis; Marzuki, Abdul Gafur; Mahmud, Rashed; Ghofur, Abdul
TLEMC (Teaching and Learning English in Multicultural Contexts) Vol 8, No 1 (2024): TLEMC (Teaching and Learning English in Multicultural Contexts)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37058/tlemc.v8i1.5232

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Students can be motivated by making them aware of their intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Guiding the student could include addressing the subject’s goals, the nature of the activities, and the techniques used to complete the tasks, including supporting them in determining the best ways to learn. Providing learning facilities indicates that the instructor should be able to facilitate and simplify learning. This is essentially characterized as creating and establishing suitable learning settings and providing learning resources. This piece of paper will emphasise a literature review on the KARDS Model as an alternative conceptualization for language training. The review is based on journal papers, conference proceedings, and book chapters that explore Kumaravadivelu's KARDS Model. The scope of this discussion is limited to the following points: (1) presenting Postmodernism as a relevant theoretical framework in the context of language teacher education and (2) presenting the KARDS model as an alternative conceptual outline that can help language teachers address teaching issues more effectively. This finding demonstrates that teachers must keep their knowledge, which serves as their academic medium of communication, up to date in order to survive in academic contexts. Their enhanced professional and personal knowledge is projected to lead to more positive perceptions. This distinction may be justified by the circulation of knowledge transfer and building, the routine exchange of knowledge, and academicians' access to the most recent results.Keywords: Alternative Approach, KARDS Model, and Language Education