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Journal : ELT in Focus

Teaching tolerance through intercultural English language learning to elementary students Fauzi Miftakh; Kelik Wachyudi
ELT in Focus Vol. 2 No. 2 (2019): ELT in Focus
Publisher : ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - UNIVERSITAS SINGAPERBANGSA KARAWANG

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35706/eltinfc.v2i2.3053

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This study aims to find out how the intercultural English language learning can foster values of tolerance in elementary school students, as well as how it is implemented by teacher in the classroom. This research used a case study research design and the subjects in this study were a teacher and 20 6th grade students at an elementary school in Karawang. Data collection techniques were carried out by observation in 4 class meetings to observe the learning activities and interview with a teacher and 6 students. From the observations, this study showed that intercultural English language learning was moderately relevant to apply to elementary students. The teacher used simple, fun and stimulating activities and material such as songs, short stories and games in English, both from native culture (Indonesian) and target culture (English). Students could learn the use of English while recognizing cultural differences between native and target culture and languages. On the other hand, from the interview, students stated that they were very pleased with the method applied. They expressed their pleasure because they could get to know other cultures and most importantly they accept cultural differences as an amazement. Therefore, it can be concluded that students at a young age are fair enough to be introduced intercultural learning so they can think critically and have a tolerant attitude from an early age. However, the teaching method and material should be adapted to their age and thinking capacity.
Untangling Teacher’s Politeness in EFL Classroom: A Case at a Vocational School in Karawang Kelik Wachyudi; Fauzi Miftakh; Sunarya
ELT in Focus Vol. 3 No. 2 (2020): ELT in Focus
Publisher : ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - UNIVERSITAS SINGAPERBANGSA KARAWANG

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35706/eltinfc.v3i2.4578

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This research at disentangling kinds of polite strategies used by an English teacher in the EFL classroom. This research was based on qualitative approach. The research involved an English teacher at a vocational school in Karawang. The data collection were carried out through the observation of an English teacher in two classroom meetings and were video-recorded. The results showed that the types of polite strategies used by an English teacher included four types of politeness strategies, i.e. positive politeness, negative politeness, bald on-record and off record. As a result, it can be concluded that attention should be given to the language used by the students. This will help the students in developing their English communicative skills as to how to use language relevant to the context.
Secondary Students’ Perception and Experiences on Duolingo-mediated General Vocabulary Learning Fauzi Miftakh; Rida Yulianti
ELT in Focus Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021): ELT in Focus
Publisher : ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - UNIVERSITAS SINGAPERBANGSA KARAWANG

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35706/eltinfc.v4i2.6138

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Covid-19 pandemic brings about changing teaching and learning. It insists teachers and students to adapt situation in the context of vocabulary learning. Therefore, this research was conducted to find out the secondary students’ perception and experiences on Duolingo-mediated general vocabulary learning during Covid-19 Pandemic. The participants of this research were 3 secondary students in one of junior high school in Karawang who have low,medium and high vocabulary and have been being taught using Duolingo for learning general vocabulary by their teacher. This study employed narrative inquiry design and in gaining the data, the researcher used semi-structured interview and reflective journals. The data then will be coded, read multiple times, and the themes were determined and generated. The findings indicated that Duolingo was perceived positively by secondary students in learning general vocabulary. It can be seen from their perception about its effectiveness. Duolingo was effective media and secondary students were motivated to continue learning general vocabulary by using it. However, secondary students who learn general vocabulay using Duolingo media faced the challenges that they could not use it if the internet connection was bad and it also has lack of grammatical rules explanation.Thus, there should be a way to incorporate it with vocabulary.
Co-Authors Abdul Kodir Al-Baekani Abubakar . Acep Bahrum Kamil ACHMAD, IRFAN ZINAT Ali, Hapid Amalia Dwi Putri Amanda Amanda annisa pratiwi Ari Nabila Aulia, Nabila Aurelya, Aurelya Azizah, Sarah Benita Rachmawati Candra, Jos Luise Chaerani Chaerani Dadang Danugiri Dafitri, Fela Dewi, Adinda Kharisma Dewi, Indah Purnama Dwi Rohmaniatu Silky Egi Rahmawati Eka Ananda Putri Eka Arifianti Saputri Elih Sutisna Yanto Elih Sutisna Yanto, Elih Sutisna Erik Nurdiansah Ervina Rahmatul Annisa Farika, Dinda Dwi Fiska Nur Wulandari Zaen Fitri, Isna Anisa Fitria Hidayat, Anastasya Fitriyana, Wahyudin H. Acep Bahrum Kamil Hasna Afifah, Hasna Hilmansyah Saefullah Iman Nugroho Indah Purnamasari Intan Nur Inayah Irawan, Agung Susilo Yuda Irsyad, Muhammad Fadhilah Ismi Nur’Asifa Iwan Ridwan Iwan Ridwan Iwan Ridwan Kamil, Acep Bahrum Kaniadinanty, Paysha Khodijah Jamilumulkillah Lulu Nur Latifhah Jamilah Maman Suryaman Mansyur Srisudarso Marisa Carolina Marlisha Nisa Fatur Rahma Maya Rahmawati Miranda Halomoan Mobit Mobit Muhammad Reza Pahlevi Nadia Fauzatus Sabila Nandang Abdurohim Ni Made Andreiya Eliata Nina Puspitaloka Nugroho, Iman Nurfazri, Muhammad Nurvia Silviana Nur’Asifa, Ismi Oktavani, Sheila Pahlevi, M Reza Pahlevi, Muhammad Reza Pujiawati, Nia Putri Kamalia Hakim Putri Kamalia Hakim Putri Utami, Praditya Putri, Amalia Dwi Rahmani, Kalisha Arlinda Rahmawati, Egi Rida Yulianti Rida Yulianti Ruslan Abdul Gani Sabita, Mutyara Salzu Clarisa Sanjaya, Meggy Saputri, Eka Arifianti Sartika Puspita Sari Sayan Suryana Sheryn Luckyta Firdausy Sidik Indra Nugraha Sidik Indra Nugraha, Sidik Indra Sri Mulyani Sri Mulyani Stefany Gumayka Suci, Trie Clara Sumarta Sumarta, Sumarta Sunarya Susanto, Nira Ramadhani Umi Urmilah Vici, Diajeng Nada Wachyudi, Kelik Wahyudin Fitriyana Wahyuna, Yuna Tresna Wulan Febriyanti Yevi Elok Fortuna Yogi Setia Samsi yogi setia samsi, yogi setia Yousef Ahmad Yousef Bani Ahmad Yudi Irfan Daniel Yulianti, Rida Yuna Tresna Wahyuna Zahrah, Shofura