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Analysis of Gender Bias in Advanced English Teaching Materials (BITL): A Study of the Merdeka Curriculum Textbook Baiq Helmalya Roshita; Yulia Agustina
Educational Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): JANUARI
Publisher : Indo Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63822/31x2n391

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Gender bias in textbooks is an important issue in education that needs to be examined, because teaching materials not only serve as a source of knowledge, but also as a tool that shapes the values, perceptions, perspectives, and behavior of students. An unbalanced representation of men and women in teaching materials can reinforce social stereotypes and patriarchal structures and create an unequal educational environment. This study aims to analyze the existing gender representation in the Advanced English Textbook for the Merdeka Curriculum for Grade XII F2 by examining how the roles, activities, professions, and narratives of men and women are presented. Using a qualitative descriptive method with a content analysis approach based on the nurture perspective, this study identifies forms of marginalization, subordination, stereotypes, symbolic violence, and double burdens that may appear in the book's content. The analysis was conducted systematically on the text, narratives, illustrations, and dialogues to see whether the material represented equality or replicated gender bias. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of more gender-sensitive teaching materials, provide recommendations for educators to implement inclusive learning, and support the creation of a fair educational environment in line with the spirit of the Merdeka curriculum.
EFL Learners’ Perception in Using Picture Series-Based Storytelling to Develop Reading Comprehension Zahratul Fikni; Murniati Murniati; Astrid Dwimaulani; Yulia Agustina
Jurnal Ilmiah Profesi Pendidikan Vol. 11 No. 3 (2026): Agustus
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jipp.v11i3.5274

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In many EFL contexts, students struggle to develop adequate reading comprehension due to limited vocabulary and an over-reliance on teacher-centered instructional methods. This study aims to examine how EFL learners perceive picture series-based storytelling in developing reading comprehension and to identify the contextual difficulties students face when using this strategy. Employing a descriptive qualitative design, empirical data were collected from 16 eighth-grade students at MTs NWDI Loyok through a Likert-scale questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, and participatory classroom observation. The findings reveal that students hold predominantly positive perceptions of the strategy, reporting stronger motivation, greater confidence, and higher engagement when reading is scaffolded by visual and narrative support. However, students also encountered distinct psychological, linguistic, and contextual difficulties, specifically foreign language anxiety when retelling stories, struggles with limited vocabulary, and a loss of concentration due to classroom noise. The study concludes that picture series-based storytelling is a highly useful and motivating strategy for EFL reading comprehension in rural schools, provided that teachers proactively support students with vocabulary preparation and structured classroom management.