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DEVELOPING READING ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT FOR INTERMEDIATE EFL LEARNERS: AZWAR MODEL Masitoh, Fitriatul; Fitriyah, Ima; Mukminatien, Nur
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.v11i3.7461

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The study was inspired by the fact that teachers of an intermediate English reading course employed a pre-made reading instrument particularly tests obtained from the internet, the TOEFL, or a textbook without consulting the learning objectives. Therefore, they cannot meet the demand of the teaching and learning objectives and the classroom-based assessment that should be tailored to the unique circumstances of the course. The objective of this study is to create intermediate reading comprehension test items for EFL students that adhere to the "good test" criterion generated utilizing the Azwar Model (1996). Second-semester students of English Language department in one of institutions in Kediri, Indonesia were meant to take a reading test using this instrument. The results of the try-out from 75 EFL students from the same level demonstrates that the test met the requirements of being valid, reliable, and practical, had moderate difficulty level, good discrimination levels as the most, and 73 functional distractors of the total. Meanwhile, five-invalid test items are not going to be included to be utilized in assessing EFL students’ reading comprehension. Intermediate reading course lecturers could then utilize the 35 items which are considered as valid, reliable, and moderately difficult to measure their students’ reading achievement.
Exploring Informal Digital Language Learning: How Learning Frequency Counts Indrayani, Ninuk; Cahyono, Bambang Yudi; Mukminatien, Nur; Ivone, Francisca Maria
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 12 No. 3 (2024): July
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v12i3.11366

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Facing globalization era, students tend to learn English informally. However, among the enormous studies on the use of informal learning, it was still inconclusive whether the time spent students dealt with their gadget really connected to English proficiency. This paper examines informal learning frequency in the area of English as a Foreign Language (EFL), particularly its contribution to students’ English proficiency. The study focuses on the discussions of time spent that students engage through English learning by the navigation of the digital application as part of informal learning. Correlation study was employed as the research design by collecting the data from 302 Indonesian university students through a survey. The findings showed positive yet low level of correlation, but reflect a description that students who preserve more time in the informal learning engagements made better improvement to English proficiency. The results of the study convinced that the frequent engagement with high agency of learning goal commitment is essential for achieving better English proficiency. Additionally, it adds an insight into how informal learning high frequency can make a unique contribution to EFL learners’ overall English outcomes and determine how teachers can provide necessary support to acknowledge the emerging progress of technology in education and modify their classroom practice through technology-enhanced language teaching with the intention of encouraging students’ autonomous learning with technology into language learning opportunities outside the classroom in order to enrich pedagogical insight of how informal digital learning can complement in-class and out-of-class learning.
Cyber Fatigue in the Classroom: Unravelling the Complex Web of Technostress Among EFL Teachers Muslimin, Afif Ikhwanul; Mukminatien, Nur; Ivone, Fransisca Maria
EDUCATION AND LINGUISTICS KNOWLEDGE JOURNAL Vol 6 No 1 (2024): Education and Linguistics Knowledge Journal (Edulink)
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Islam Kadiri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32503/edulink.v6i1.5192

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The rapid technological change has affected education globally, ushering in both positive and negative consequences for teachers. This study focuses on the phenomenon of cyber fatigue among teachers, particularly in teaching English as a foreign language (EFL). Hence, it aims to comprehensively investigate the factors contributing to technostress, its effects on the teachers’ performance, and the strategies employed to cope with it, while also exploring the relationships among these variables. A mixed-method approach was employed, encompassing quantitative data collection through an online survey and qualitative insights gathered through interviews. The study involved 34 Indonesian EFL teachers spanning various educational levels. Findings revealed that the absence of a technology-based Teacher Professional Development (TPD) program, coupled with the rapid evolution of technology, heightened anxiety among EFL teachers and significantly impacted their teaching performance. However, the resilience and determination of these educators drove them to employ various coping mechanisms, which helped alleviate technostress to varying degrees. Interestingly, the study discovered that not all variables exhibited positive correlations. Specifically, coping strategies did not appear to be correlated with the factors triggering technostress or its effects, suggesting a complex and nuanced relationship in the realm of technostress management among teachers.
Investigating the element distribution of argumentative essay and its quality: The case of Indonesian EFL students Nirwanto, Rahmadi; Mukminatien, Nur; Suryati, Nunung; Wulyani, Anik Nunuk
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 14 No 1 (2024): Issued in March 2024
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v14i1.7824

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Although many research studies discussed argumentative essays, little is known about argumentative essays discussing the dialogical exchange of argumentation. This study aims to investigate the distribution of elements and the quality of argumentative essays produced by EFL students. The content analysis was employed to examine their argumentative essays. The data were garnered from essay writing tests for forty students of the English Department at a state university in Palangka Raya, Indonesia. They were assigned to write an argumentative essay about "Online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.” The data analysis comprised collecting, categorizing, and displaying the data and conclusion drawing. The results indicated that (1) a greater number of the students were not able to supply all elements of an argumentative essay, such as an explanation of an issue, thesis statement, counterargument, refutation, and conclusion, and (2) most of them failed to obtain excellence qualification. The study findings imply how teachers can redesign the materials, find effective strategies for teaching an argumentative essay, and provide many practice opportunities. The teachers should focus on teaching an argumentative essay element by allowing the students to understand the goal of each element and integrate them to form a well-developed argumentative essay.
Need Analysis of Flipped Learning English-Based Speaking Materials for Faculty Economics and Business Students Chusna, Sumti; Mukminatien, Nur; Laksmi, Ekaning Dewanti
Journal of English for Academic and Specific Purposes (JEASP) Vol 6, No 2 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/jeasp.v6i2.23532

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Today's workplace requires workers to master English speaking skills. Preparing the students to communicate in the future workplace; English speaking materials must be well designed and developed. Need Assessment is the vital step to develop a learning material. This research focuses on mapping out the student's needs in the Foreign Language for Specific Course (FLSP) speaking class at the Faculty of Economic and Business, in one of a private university in Malang, Indonesia. This research contributes as a basis to develop speaking materials which aims at providing adequate materials fit to the industrial need. This study uses a qualitative research method which aims at obtaining complete and comprehensive data. Questionnaires and interview were employed to collect the data from 131 students, 2 lectures, and 3 professional business workers. The finding shows the student's English proficiency level ranging from A1 to BI CEFR level, case study as the teaching method, performance-based assessment as the assessment method, the suggested business topic materials, and the evaluation of the existing class.
Direct Method in Small Group ELT Sessions: Investigating Students’ Perceptions of Comprehension and Engagement Adzanil, Fuad Nabil; Mukminatien, Nur; Suryati, Nunung
At-Taqaddum Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025): At-Taqaddum
Publisher : Quality Assurance Institute (LPM) State Islamic University Walisongo Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/at.v17i2.29026

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Direct Method is a teaching strategy that emphasizes the full use of the target language. Its application can encourage students' active engagement and in-depth understanding of the target language. However, its application in large groups has several limitations, such as limited time for individual feedback and low student participation. Therefore, the use of the Direct Method in small group sessions can improve students' comprehension and engagement in English learning. This study explored students' perceptions of the Direct Method in ELT small group sessions, focusing on comprehension and engagement. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with five English Language Education students who had experienced the application of the Direct Method in small group sessions. The results showed that the Direct Method significantly improved students' comprehension, especially in vocabulary, listening, and speaking skills, by familiarizing them with English and providing opportunities for them to express their ideas. Furthermore, the small group sessions allowed for more focused interaction between teachers and students, resulting in more detailed feedback and increased student confidence. The study also highlighted the importance of teachers as a key role in fostering student engagement through interaction, motivation, and feedback, as well as the importance of incorporating relevant and interesting learning topics to increase participation. Despite challenges related to students' varying levels of English proficiency, these findings confirm the effectiveness of the Direct Method in small group sessions in promoting active learning and improving comprehension.
Challenges Faced by EFL Students in Academic Oral Presentations: A Focus on Speaking Anxiety Moch. Nur Cholis Majid; Nur Mukminatien; Maria Hidayati
International Journal of Community Engagement Payungi Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): International Journal of Community Engagement Payungi
Publisher : Yayasan Payungi Smart Madani

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58879/ijcep.v5i3.121

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Academic oral presentation is a fundamental component of higher education, particularly for EFL students who are required to communicate academic content in a foreign language. However, many EFL learners experience substantial difficulties when performing academic oral presentations. This study aims to investigate the challenges encountered by EFL students in delivering academic oral presentations, with a particular focus on speaking anxiety. Employing a descriptive quantitative research design, data were collected from undergraduate EFL students through a self-administered questionnaire measuring emotional, cognitive, social-evaluative, and physiological dimensions of speaking anxiety. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques to identify dominant patterns of challenges experienced by the students. The findings reveal that EFL students face multifaceted challenges during academic oral presentations, with emotional and social-evaluative anxiety emerging as the most prominent difficulties. Cognitive disruptions, such as mental blocks and difficulty organizing ideas, as well as physiological symptoms, were also commonly reported. These results indicate that speaking anxiety in academic oral presentations is a multidimensional phenomenon influenced by the evaluative nature of academic contexts. The study emphasizes the importance of addressing affective factors in conjunction with linguistic competence in academic speaking instruction, and it provides pedagogical implications for creating supportive presentation environments in EFL higher education contexts. Keywords:  English as a foreign language, academic speaking, oral presentation anxiety, university students, EFL context
Masalah leksis dalam Bahasantara Mukminatien, Nur
Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya
Publisher : citeus

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Leksis adalah salah satu unsur bahasa yang diperoleh oleh pembelajar bahasa pada tahap-tahap awal, baik oleh pembelajar bahasa ibu (B1) maupun bahasa kedua/asing (B2). Dalam proses pemerolehan B2, terbukti bahwa pembelajar tidak hanya menghadapi masalah kesalahan struktur bahasa, tetapi juga masalah pemilihan leksis. Namun, patut disayangkan bahwa sampai saat ini para linguis terapan belum banyak yang berminat meneliti masalah leksis, sehingga permasalahan yang timbul dalam pengajaran B2 belum banyak mendapat alternatif pemecahan yang lebih baik. Oleh sebab itu, tulisan ini berusaha menunjukkan bahwa masalah leksis penting untuk dikemukakan, sama pentingnya dengan masalah unsur bahasa lainnya. Selain itu, bahasan ini juga menyajikan perihal perilaku dan peran leksis yang diambil dari Ronald Carter (1989), yang dikaitkan dengan pembelajaran B2 dan masalah-masalah yang muncul dalam bahasa antara. Kesalahan pemilihan leksis yang muncul dalam bahasa antara berupa penggabungan kata-kata dalam set leksikal yang tidak tepat secara kolokasional. Bahasan ringkas ini diharapkan dapat memberikan tambahan wawasan kepada para guru B2 tentang leksis agar mereka dapat mengatasi masalah yang timbul di kelas dengan lebih bijaksana.
THE USE OF AI-TECH AMONG EFL STUDENTS IN THEIR COMPLETION OF UNDERGRADUATE THESIS AND ETHICAL STRATEGIES Rasyidi, Aura Henidar; Mukminatien, Nur; Eliyanah, Evi
Jurnal Visi Ilmu Pendidikan Vol 18, No 1 (2026): Januari 2026
Publisher : Universitas Tanjungpura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26418/jvip.v18i1.92584

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Advances in knowledge and technology in the 21st century have extended to the field of higher education, such as the phenomenon of EFL students completing their theses using AI-Tech. Therefore, this unstable condition creates its dilemma for students regarding their actions in using AI-Tech by academic ethics, as it should be in learning activities. As a polemic issue that must be addressed, this study is interested in uncovering and exploring in detail EFL students' perceptions of AI-Tech involvement in thesis completion and the ethical strategies they apply during the writing process. This study utilised a mixed-method approach to fulfil the interests of the research objectives. The subjects in this study were 72 participants from the faculty of literature with majors in English language education and English literature at one of the higher education institutions in East Java, Indonesia. The data results showed that EFL students had positive perceptions towards using AI-Tech and the use of ethical strategies for their thesis completion. This study suggests discussing engagement with skills and learning processes with a broader scope of AI-Tech
ARE FUTURE EFL TEACHERS READY FOR INCLUSION? A CONVERGENT MIXED METHOD STUDY OF SELF-EFFICACY AND ATTITUDES Binti Muifatun Nazilah; Farah Mulyawati; Suharyadi; Nur Mukminatien; Niamika El Khoiri
The Journal of English Literacy Education: The Teaching and Learning of English as A Foreign Language Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025): The Journal of English Literacy Education: The Teaching and Learning of Englis
Publisher : ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM, FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION, UNIVERSITAS SRIWIJAYA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36706/jele.v12i1.75

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Inclusive education is gaining prominence in English language teaching, especially in preparing future teachers to address diverse learner needs. Understanding self-efficacy and attitudes is essential, as both shape how teachers perceive their roles and determine their willingness to implement inclusive practices. This study examines the self-efficacy and attitudes of 68 Indonesian EFL pre-service teachers who were selected through purposive sampling from those enrolled in an Inclusive Education in ELT course. Using a convergent mixed methods design, data were collected through an adopted questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. Three participants were further selected for interviews using convenience sampling to provide deeper qualitative insights. Quantitative findings indicated that participants demonstrated a moderate level of self-efficacy and a moderately positive attitude toward inclusive teaching. A positive correlation was found between self-efficacy and attitudes, with self-efficacy in using inclusive instruction emerging as the only significant predictor of attitudes. Qualitative data supported and enriched these findings by revealing participants’ reflections on both the value and concerns in implementing inclusive practices. Overall, the study underscores the importance of targeted professional development in preparing EFL pre-service teachers for inclusive classrooms.
Co-Authors A Halim Abdul Halim Achmad Effendi Kadarisman Adzanil, Fuad Nabil Afif Ikhwanul Muslimin, Afif Ikhwanul Ahmad Heki Sujiatmoko Anggraini, Merliyani Putri Anik Nunuk Wulyani Ardhi Eka Fadilah Ariyanto, Meilisa Sindy Astika Asih Santi Hastuti Asnawi Muslem Atik Umamah Atika Kumala Dewi Atiqah Nurul Asri Badriyah Ulfah Bambang Yudi Cahyono Binti Muifatun Nazilah Chusna, Sumti Deisyi Anna Batunan Dian Rahma Santoso Ekaning Dewanti Laksmi Eko Suhartoyo El Khoiri, Niamika Enny Irawati Erikson Saragih Erma Sujiyani Erma Sujiyani, Erma Evi Eliyanah, Evi Farah Mulyawati Fauziah, Humairah Fika Megawati Fitrana Harintama Fitriyah, Ima Francisca Maria Ivone Ika Trisnantasari Ika Trisnantasari, Ika Imam Wahyudi Karimullah Ivone, Fransisca Maria Khusnul Khotimah Kurniasih Kurniasih Kurniasih Kurniasih M. Affandi Arianto M. Hilmy Hidayatullah Maria Hidayati Masitoh, Fitriatul Maya Rizki Fauzia Maya Rizki Fauzia, Maya Rizki Meilisa Sindy Astika Ariyanto Merliyani Putri Anggraini Mida Alifia Soviana Mirjam Anugerahwati Moch. Nur Cholis Majid Moh. Taufik Mukminatus Zuhriyah Nadrotin Mawaddah Nahid Ayad Niamika El Khoiri Nila Swandari Ninuk Indrayani Nisrina Nisrina Nisrina Nisrina Nova Ariyani Nukmatus Syahria Nunung Suryati Prasodjo, Pandu Purba, Hilarius Raditya Priambada Raga Driyan Pratama Rahmadi Nirwanto Rahmadi Nirwanto, Rahmadi Rahmanita, Meiga Rasyidi, Aura Henidar Ratih Novita Sari Ratih Novita Sari, Ratih Novita Rhima Holida Nurmala Rihardini, Ajeng Ayu Risma Fahrul Amin Ruqoyah Yulia Hasanah Dhomiri Saiful Marhaban Sari Karmina Shinta, Lucia Geneviave Bella Sintha Tresnadewi Sintha Tresnadewi Sitompul, Siti Kholija Siusana Kweldju Sri Rachmajanti Sri Rahmajanti Sri Rahmajanti, Sri Suci, Dewi Nur Suharyadi Suhono Suhono, Suhono Syahria, Nukmatus Syamdianita Syamdianita, Syamdianita Syarifudin, Syarifudin Teguh Sulistyo Tengku Intan Suzila bt Tengku Sharif Utami Widiati Wardani Dwi Suhastyanang Wihda Nadia Silcha Wijayanti, Sheirly Octaviantoro Ayu Yaniafari, Rahmati Putri Yazid Basthomi Yeasy Agustina Sari Yulia Vonna Yuniatri Intan Kusuma Ningrum Yunita Puspitasari Zagoto, Impiani