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Investigating EFL pre-service teachers’ pedagogical competence, challenges, and expectations in micro-teaching Mafulah, Siti; Febrianti, Eka Setyowati
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 15 No 1 (2025): Issued in March 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v15i1.9299

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Pre-service teachers should master pedagogical competence. Some studies focused on experienced teachers, and the studies exploring the pedagogical competence of pre-service teachers in micro-teaching classes are limited. Therefore, this study aims to investigate how the pedagogical competence that English as a foreign language (EFL) pre-service teachers mastered in micro-teaching classes as well as the challenges and expectations of EFL pre-service teachers in micro-teaching classes. This study employed a qualitative case study with five participants involved. Data were obtained from observation and interviews. The data were gathered through observation and interviews and then analyzed thematically. The results indicated that the pre-service teachers mostly had limitations in terms of pedagogical competence. The limitation was in terms of teaching activities, pre-service teachers-student interaction and the use of teaching material or media. Moreover, some challenges in the micro-teaching class were found. The challenges lay within the use of the target language, the limited time provided, and the lack of real class experience, opportunity, and materials. The study’s findings imply that micro-teaching class can be a useful experience for pre-service teachers before they face the real class and they can increase their capacity to be future teachers.
Exploring English Language Learning through Online Gaming: A Case Study of Two Children Mafulah, Siti; Mhirda, Maftuch Junaidy; Haider, Sanwal
JEES (Journal of English Educators Society) Vol 10 No 1 (2025): April
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v10i1.1919

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Online games are often considered as a disturbance for children, negatively affecting time management, encouraging undesirable habits, and contributing to poor academic performance. While several studies have examined the effects of online games on students, in-depth exploration at the individual level remains limited. Therefore, this study investigates the potential of online games in influencing children's English language acquisition. A case study was employed, with data collected through semi -structured interviews with children and parents. Observations of children while playing online games were conducted, along with an analysis of documents such as school assignments. The findings show that the child who played online games more frequently demonstrated a stronger grasp of English vocabulary, greater fluency in speaking, and a better ability to respond to questions about words meanings compared to child who played less frequently. Both children, however, met the minimum standard score of the English subject at school. Furthermore, several benefits of learning English through online games were identified, including increased motivation and confidence. The study also suggests that examining factors such as language aptitude, learning strategies, and environ mental support in the context of online gaming may provide a more comprehensive understanding of how online games can be utilized to enhance children's English language learning.HIGHLIGHTS: Learning English through online games based: in this research, learning English through online games need a supportive environment provided by parents, teachers, and peers. It is a vital role in fostering motivation and building children’s confidence in using English. It is essential for parents to recognize that each child possesses unique learning styles and abilities Increase English ability through game-based: through online game, children increase their English abilities. Child A and B is also reflected in their English subject scores at school. Child A consistently earns higher scores than Child B, which indicates a better understanding of English grammar and sentence structure. Learning English through online games raise children’s motivation. It is confirmed that after approximately six months of playing online games, Child A and B become more motivated to learn English at school. They were eager to complete homework assignments and shared their experience at school, and motivated to speak in English.
Online Feedback in Interactive Blogging: Cultivating Students’ Writing Performance and Learning Engagement Sulistyo, Teguh; Widiastuti, Oktavia; Mafulah, Siti; Puspitasari, Yunita; Holland, Tim
JEELS (Journal of English Education and Linguistics Studies) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2023): JEELS November 2023
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syekh Wasil, Kediri, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30762/jeels.v10i2.1099

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Integrating Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) into language learning has shifted how English classes are administered. The shift in teaching instruction from pen and paper-based activities to online-based approaches has led to interactive blogging to make the classes more authentic, motivating, and communicative. Thus, this paper mainly examines two significant issues: 1) how interactive blogging benefited the writing class when online feedback took place and 2) how the EFL students actively participated in the interactive blogging atmospheres. This study employed school-based action research involving 30 students majoring in the English Language Program of a university in Malang, Indonesia, who actively participated in the study. The data were taken from interviews, open-ended questionnaires, and writing tests. The findings revealed that online feedback in interactive blogging increases students’ writing performance covering CAF (complexity, accuracy, and fluency), and it enables students to interact more frequently with their teacher and classmates inside and outside the classroom. This indicates that teachers must empower students with technologies and more student-student and student-teacher interactions in writing classes. However, it is not as easy as paper and pen-based writing activities when giving and understanding online feedback.
The Effect of Word Wall Media on Young Learners’ English Vocabulary Mastery Arta, Sarah; Mafulah, Siti; Herawati, Siane
BRILIANT: Jurnal Riset dan Konseptual Vol 10 No 2 (2025): Volume 10 Nomor 2, Mei 2025
Publisher : Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Blitar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28926/briliant.v10i2.2242

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The purpose of this research is to explore the differences in vocabulary mastery between students given Word Wall media and students given book learning media in vocabulary mastery among grade 2 students at SD Negeri 1 Kalipare in the even semester of the 2024/2025 school year. This research was carried out over six meetings using a Quasi-Experimental research design and quantitative methods. The participants involved in this study consisted of two classes with 42 students. And twenty-one students per class. The research employed pre-test and post-test data collection techniques. The post-test result indicates that the vocabulary proficiency of students in the experimental class is 75.00 at the same times as in the control class which is 55.476. So, student learning outcomes on vocabulary mastery related to family members and possessive adjectives through using Word Wall media in grade 2 students of SDN Kalipare 1 increased. The results indicate that Word Wall media can effectively enhance students’ vocabulary achievement.
How Storytelling Enhanced Elementary Students’ English Proficiency Mafulah, Siti; Panggala, Oka Bruno Asmara; Herawati, Siane
Teaching English as Foreign Language, Literature and Linguisticss Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): TEFLICS
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris,, Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Hasyim Asy'ari

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33752/teflics.v5i1.8976

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Teaching English to young learners requires creativity and engaging methods. Storytelling offers an alternative approach suitable for young students. This study aims to explore the English abilities of young learners through the use of storytelling. Data were collected through observations and interviews. Observations were conducted to examine students' activity in using English in the classroom, while interviews were carried out to strengthen the observational data. The participants were 26 students, with 10 selected for interviews to further validate their perceptions of storytelling activities. The findings indicate that storytelling has a positive influence on students' English abilities, particularly in speaking (including pronunciation and vocabulary). Interviews revealed that students found storytelling enjoyable, motivating, and helpful in learning English. These findings suggest that storytelling can serve as an effective alternative method for teaching English to young learners.
Pelatihan Storytelling untuk Meningkatkan Kompetensi Guru HIMPAUDI Kecamatan Kepanjen Kabupaten Malang Mafulah, Siti; Haryono, Sarah Emmanuel; Cholifah, Maria; Nirmansyah, Bagas; Kurniawati, Putri Dwi Retno
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bhinneka Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Bulan September
Publisher : Bhinneka Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58266/jpmb.v4i1.453

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Guru PAUD dilingkungan HIMPAUDI kecamataan Kepanjen masih melakukan storytelling secara konvensional dengan metode mendongeng tanpa media visual yang menarik. Kondisi ini menyebabkan anak-anak kurang terlibat secara aktif.  Adapun permasalahan yanng dihadapi guru sebagai berikut:  keterbatasan pengetahuan dan teknik storytelling yang efektif serta belum familiar dengan media visual yang variatif, kurangnya variasi metode pembelajaran dan keterbatasan alat bantu visual, dan kurangnya kemampuan pemanfaatan teknologi digital untuk pembelajaran. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah memberikan solusi dengan mengadakan pelatihan storytelling dengan teknik aplikasi magiclight.ai yang dirancang dengan pendekatan praktis menggabungkan pemahaman teoritis, penggunaan teknologi, dan praktik langsung. Metode yang dilakukan dalam kegiatan ini adalah pertama menyampaikan materi tentang perkembangan berbahasa anak dilanjutkan dengan pelatihan storytelling dan penggunaan teknologi untuk menunjang perkembangan bahasa anak. Selain itu juga dilakukan sesi diskusi tanya jawab dan diskusi serta praktik langsung. Hasil dari kegiatan ini didapatkan bahwa guru PAUD memahani konsep yang diberikan, mampu membuat media sederhana dengan bantuan AI, peserta aktif, dan antusias dalam mengikuti kegiatan ini.  Evaluasi yang di dapatkan, 90% peserta mengatakan bahwa pelatihan ini sangat bermanfaat bagi guru PAUD untuk dapat meningkatkan kemampuan bercerita dan mengaplikasikan teknologi untuk menunjang perkembangan bahasa anak. Sedangkan untuk kedepan dapat dilakukan workshop pembuatan cerita anak dengan AI.
“What Should I Do after All of This?": Behavioral Engagement in Writing Class with Teacher Feedback Mafulah, Siti; Mhirda, Maftuch Junaidy; Usadiati, Wahyuningsih; Haider, Sanwal
JEELS (Journal of English Education and Linguistics Studies) Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025): JEELS November 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syekh Wasil, Kediri, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30762/jeels.v12i2.5373

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Teacher feedback is one of the alternative ways to help students improve their writing performance. Few studies have confirmed students’ deep exploration of how students engage behaviourally with teacher feedback. Therefore, this study aims to find out the behavioural engagement of the students after receiving feedback as well as what factors influenced it. Case study design was applied in this study through delivering questionnaires and interviews. The participants of this study were the third-year university students in Malang, Indonesia. The finding of this study highlights that high-proficiency students tend to ask the teacher when they do not understand the feedback, while moderate- and low-proficiency levels tend to ask their friends. In addition, factors that influenced students’ behavioural engagement are internal factors such as self-efficiency and self-awareness and external factors such as the teacher’s way of teaching and internet connection. It is suggested that teachers should know their student’s behavioural engagement to gain learning outcomes.