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Analyzing the Paraphrasing Techniques in Academic Writing Skills and the Paraphrasing Challenges Across Gender Aprianto, Dedi; Sutarman, Sutarman; Ofara, Wafika
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol 12, No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v12i1.9712

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Gender differences is assummed as the general individual’s differences that exists and catches an attention of many aspects in ELT. Writing techniques could have examined and yielded the potential facts in gender differences on the development of writing proficiency in English language learning. The study aims at identifying paraphrase techniques in gender differences and to explore the challenges the students encountered. A Mixed method research design was carried out. The participants of this study were 33 male students and 34 female students for writing test and 5 male students and 5 female students for interview. Data collection invloved the distribution of writing tests to the participants and doing interview. The findings showed that the frequency pertentages for male students NC 14%, Mi.R 27%, Mo.R 28%, SR 31% & for female students NC 31%, Mi.R 21%, Mo.R 29%, SR 37%. The most frequent paraphrase technique employed by male and female students is moderate revision (SR). Then, male students (57,73%) are more dominant than female students (41.32%) in using syntactical paraphrase, male students (37,65%) more frequent than female students (32,62%) in using semantic paraphrase, female students (26.06%) are more frequent than male students (4.62%) in using organizational paraphrase. The paraphrase challenges found on how to organize the ideas, problems of source text comprehension, problems of stylistic styles of writing, grammar or rules of sentences and vocabulary knowledge (Language Proficiency-Based Problems).
Analyzing the Paraphrasing Techniques in Academic Writing Skills and the Paraphrasing Challenges Across Gender Aprianto, Dedi; Sutarman, Sutarman; Ofara, Wafika
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): January
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v12i1.9712

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Gender differences is assummed as the general individual’s differences that exists and catches an attention of many aspects in ELT. Writing techniques could have examined and yielded the potential facts in gender differences on the development of writing proficiency in English language learning. The study aims at identifying paraphrase techniques in gender differences and to explore the challenges the students encountered. A Mixed method research design was carried out. The participants of this study were 33 male students and 34 female students for writing test and 5 male students and 5 female students for interview. Data collection invloved the distribution of writing tests to the participants and doing interview. The findings showed that the frequency pertentages for male students NC 14%, Mi.R 27%, Mo.R 28%, SR 31% & for female students NC 31%, Mi.R 21%, Mo.R 29%, SR 37%. The most frequent paraphrase technique employed by male and female students is moderate revision (SR). Then, male students (57,73%) are more dominant than female students (41.32%) in using syntactical paraphrase, male students (37,65%) more frequent than female students (32,62%) in using semantic paraphrase, female students (26.06%) are more frequent than male students (4.62%) in using organizational paraphrase. The paraphrase challenges found on how to organize the ideas, problems of source text comprehension, problems of stylistic styles of writing, grammar or rules of sentences and vocabulary knowledge (Language Proficiency-Based Problems).
Examining the Impacts of Virtual Reality (VR) on Self-Directed Learning in EFL: A Mixed-Methods Study Tanashur, Panji; Oktavia, Sonia; Aprianto, Dedi
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025): July
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v13i3.13444

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The study examines how VR enhances self-directed learning in EFL by overcoming traditional methods’ limitations, boosting autonomy and engagement. While previous studies highlighted VR's positive effects on student engagement in language learning, its impact on SDL remains underexplored, with limited quantitative evidence and scarce qualitative insights into subjective experiences. This study used a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis to identify measurable trends and qualitative insights for a deeper understanding of VR’s influence on SDL. A survey of 194 EFL students used VR and SDL questionnaires, analyzed through simple linear regression. To enrich findings, semi-structured interviews with 13 participants explored their experiences. The findings showed that there is a positive effect of VR use on SDL, as indicated by the regression coefficient of 0.945, meaning that a 1% increase in the level of VR use is related to a 0.945 increase in self-directed learning p<0.05. The ANOVA results confirmed the reliability of the regression model in explaining the relationship between VR and SDL, with a significance of 0.000. R-squared value of 0.927, indicating that 92.7% of SDL variability is explained by VR. This demonstrates VR’s strong enhancement of SDL in EFL students, improving their autonomy and engagement in language learning. Adjusted R-squared value of 0.926 further confirms VR’s significant impact on SDL. Qualitative findings identified three key benefits of VR: higher engagement and motivation, improved access and flexibility, and cognitive reflection through self-reflection. The findings highlight VR's effectiveness as an active learning strategy that promotes independent learning by enhancing learner autonomy and engagement. In EFL contexts, VR-based strategies support interactive, self-paced learning, contributing to increased motivation and language retention. 
Integrating Local Cultural Content to Enhance EFL Students’ Collaborative Writing: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed-Methods Study Dedi Aprianto; Sutarman Sutarman
JOLLT Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 14 No. 2 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v14i2.18102

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In EFL learning, collaborative writing is the joint production of a text in which two or more learners actively contribute to planning, drafting, and revising a shared written product. In multicultural settings such as Indonesia, integrating local cultural content is assumed to enhance engagement and collaboration; however, its effect on learners’ collaborative writing performance within the Sasak cultural context remains underexplored. This study examined the impact of embedding local cultural content into writing instruction on EFL students’ collaborative writing performance. Employing an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, quantitative data were collected from 134 students in the Department of Computer Science at Bumigora University, and 20 students were purposively selected for semi-structured interviews to provide qualitative insights. Quantitative analyses indicated significant improvement in writing performance, with mean scores increasing from 66.62 to 72.01 (p < .05) and a strong positive correlation between pre- and post-test scores (r = .736, p < .05). The effect size, Cohen’s d = 0.84, confirmed a large improvement. Qualitative findings revealed that cultural familiarity strengthened group engagement, boosted identity-based confidence, and facilitated idea generation. Students reported that working with culturally familiar themes encouraged inclusive participation, reduced communication anxiety, and increased motivation. These findings suggest that integrating local cultural content enhances both language development and collaborative processes. Two key implications emerge: (1) Curriculum designers should incorporate localized cultural materials to increase contextual relevance, and (2) Teachers should design collaborative activities leveraging learners’ cultural knowledge to foster richer interaction, lower participation barriers, and improve overall learning outcomes.