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THE IMPACTS OF DIFFERENT LEARNING INTENSITIES ON KINESTHETIC EFL STUDENTS’ SPEAKING PERFORMANCE Dedi Aprianto; Sutarman Sutarman
Wiralodra English Journal Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Wiralodra English Journal (WEJ)
Publisher : Universitas Wiralodra

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/wej.v9i1.374

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The study investigated the impacts of high, moderate, and low learning intensities on kinesthetic learners’ speaking performance in the Bachelor of English Literature program at Bumigora University. Using a quantitative research design, 42 kinesthetic learners were identified through a VARK questionnaire and a validated learning intensity questionnaire, categorizing them into three intensity groups. Speaking performance was assessed based on fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, coherence, and task fulfillment. Data collection included administering both questionnaires and conducting speaking tests. One-Way ANOVA analysis revealed significant differences in speaking performance, with the high-intensity group achieving the highest mean score (91.38), followed by moderate (82.00) and low-intensity groups (70.21). The results confirmed these differences (Sig. 0.000 < 0.05), and Post-hoc analysis indicated that the high-intensity group significantly outperformed the moderate and low groups, with mean differences of 9.385 and 21.174, respectively (Sig. 0.000 < 0.05). The moderate group also significantly surpassed the low group with a mean difference of 11.789 (Sig. 0.000 < 0.05). These findings suggest pedagogical implications for developing instructional strategies to enhance EFL speaking performance among kinesthetic learners. Higher learning intensity significantly improves speaking performance, and further research could explore its effects on other learning styles such as auditory or visual.
Peningkatan keterampilan menulis bahasa inggris melalui pendekatan pembelajaran berbasis pembelajaran eksperimental Dedi Aprianto; Sutarman Sutarman; Wira Hendri
SELAPARANG: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Berkemajuan Vol 10, No 2 (2026): April
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31764/jpmb.v10i1.37485

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Abstrak Kemampuan menulis akademik dalam bahasa Inggris merupakan keterampilan penting bagi mahasiswa untuk mendukung publikasi ilmiah dan dokumentasi profesional. Observasi awal menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar mahasiswa S1 Farmasi Universitas Bumigora mengalami kesulitan dalam struktur kalimat, penggunaan tata bahasa, dan penyusunan ide secara koheren. Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan keterampilan menulis mahasiswa melalui pendekatan Pembelajaran eksperimental. Metode yang digunakan melibatkan 49 mahasiswa sebagai peserta, dilaksanakan selama empat minggu, meliputi identifikasi kebutuhan belajar melalui kuesioner pre-test, pelatihan menulis berbasis learning by doing, pendampingan intensif menulis paragraf dan esai, serta evaluasi post-test. Kuesioner pre-test dan post-test menggunakan skala Likert 1-5 untuk menilai aspek gramatika, struktur teks, kosakata, dan kepercayaan diri mahasiswa. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan pada seluruh indikator, dengan rata-rata skor pre-test 2,80 meningkat menjadi 4,32 pada post-test. Mahasiswa lebih mampu menyusun paragraf dan esai yang koheren, menggunakan kosakata akademik tepat, serta menunjukkan kepercayaan diri lebih tinggi dalam menulis. Temuan ini menegaskan adanya efektivitas pendekatan pembelajaran eksperimental dalam meningkatkan kemampuan menulis akademik, keterlibatan aktif, dan refleksi diri mahasiswa. Kata kunci: pembelajaran eksperimental; peningkatan keterampilan menulis; menulis akademik. Abstract Academic writing skills in English are essential for students to support scientific publications and professional documentation. Initial observations show that most undergraduate pharmacy students at Bumigora University have difficulties with sentence structure, grammar usage, and coherent idea development. This community service program aims to improve students' writing skills through an pembelajaran eksperimental approach. The method involved 49 students as participants and was conducted over four weeks, including the identification of learning needs through a pre-test questionnaire, learning-by-doing-based writing training, intensive guidance on writing paragraphs and essays, and a post-test evaluation. The pre-test and post-test questionnaires used a 1-5 Likert scale to assess aspects of grammar, text structure, vocabulary, and student confidence. The results of the community service showed a significant increase in all indicators, with an average pre-test score of 2.80 increasing to 4.32 on the post-test. Students were better able to compose coherent paragraphs and essays, use appropriate academic vocabulary, and demonstrate higher confidence in writing. These findings confirm the effectiveness of the Pembelajaran eksperimental approach in improving students' academic writing skills, active engagement, and self-reflection. Keywords: experimental learning; writing skill improvement; academic writing
STRENGTHENING THE NATION VIA- NATIONAL LANGUAGE MAINTENANCE AND SOCIAL IDENTITY REINFORCEMENT Dedi Aprianto
Jo-ELT (Journal of English Language Teaching) Fakultas Pendidikan Bahasa & Seni Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris IKIP Vol. 3 No. 1 (2016)
Publisher : Faculty of Culture, Management, and Business Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika (UNDIKMA)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jo-elt.v3i1.2421

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Conveniently, human language could be taken into consideration as a worth property at outset belonged to the whole man. It has been comprising a proper way for conveying thoughts, expression, and aims as well. A particular language is not only regarded as a national one but as a personal identity of nation. Thus, a language might articulate a given identity belonging to society such as way of speech and way of thinking. The presence of different way of talking is resulted by the different social background. Moreover, it is regarded as part of the groups existing in a community having sameness in terms of synchronic participation to produce a common language. In relevance to language as marvelous identity in which set of each human ought to be maintained through Education, language Policies, and language improvement. A nation might be considered as being progressive while possessing a particular language representing a typical and fervent identity. Having had fervent idealized identity, a nation could have been led to flourishing one in terms of expancement through a national language as well as ethnic language maintenance. In line with social changes passing in capacious social aspects which trigger towards human language as social, economy, politic, and culture. These social aspects of life could have been affected by unawareness of national language maintenance. Thus, the writer puts forward social change in terms of language shift to language death. A national language is considered as a identity symbolizing the existence of it, signifying the unite of folk, and triggering towards progressive traits of nation. In case of indigenous language lies on paramount role in terms of national aims due to the fact that aboriginal language belonging to societies can signifies its identity as well as represents the culture. A common type of language ideology are standard language ideologies, the belief that language homogeneity is beneficial to society to construct interconnection in the hope that they may properly make language live. Thus, the expancement of national language as well as indigenous language would be increasingly wide-spread towards national Advancement.
NEED ANALYSIS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING (ELL) CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTS Dedi Aprianto
Jo-ELT (Journal of English Language Teaching) Fakultas Pendidikan Bahasa & Seni Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris IKIP Vol. 3 No. 2 (2016)
Publisher : Faculty of Culture, Management, and Business Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika (UNDIKMA)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jo-elt.v3i2.2431

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Lately, the arguable consensus of curriculum has many of cavities, the experts, academicians, and stake-holders, take position, in purpose of settling the curriculum problems. The globalizing aspects of life must have had the curriculum makers do the revisions as well as developments toward the present curriculum. Developing curriculum should be setting out needs of students hence it must be related to the contexts. So, competitiveness as the keystone to develop the students’ needs. The development of the language learning curriculum should be paid attention in terms of constructed curriculum design having based on the theoretically-constituted frameworks. In the context of curriculum development, the basic assumption which should be considered in the educational programs, that is, the analysis of students’ needs. Need analysis as part of system approach to curriculum developments in the scope of educational programs. This procedure let most of linguists to employ needs analysis as the basis to language learning curriculum. The usage of such procedure is underlain upon the learners’ needs toward competitive world. In addition, the development and implementation of English Language Learning programs must be approached to the three aspects of English learning programs. These have different implications to the curriculum development, that is, each of them differs in relation to the input, process, and output. Thus, the general part of English language program curriculum design can be divided to forward design; concerning to the syllabus design, center design; the methodology of learning , and backward design; the assessment is based on the learners’ outcomes. In turn, the three designs of language learning program must be in accordance with philosophical purposes of curriculum.
Empowering English Foreign Language Learners through Sasak Local Wisdom: Effects on Self-Directed Learning Dedi Aprianto; Muhlisin Muhlisin; Wahyu Kamil Syarifaturrahman; Agus Syahid; Sutarman Sutarman; Erwin Suhendra
Humanitatis : Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): Humanitatis: Journal of Language and Literature: In-Press
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Bumigora Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30812/humanitatis.v12i2.6562

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The integration of local cultural knowledge into English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction has received increasing attention as an approach to creating more meaningful, relevant, and learner-centered educational experiences. This study aimed to investigate the effects of integrating Sasak local wisdom-based learning materials on students’ self-directed learning and to explore students’ perceptions regarding how such materials influenced their engagement and learning experiences in EFL contexts. This study employed an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design by combining quantitative and qualitative methods. The quantitative phase investigated the influence of Sasak local wisdom-based learning materials on students’ self-directed learning through questionnaires, while the qualitative phase explored students’ perceptions through semi-structured interviews. The study involved 89 second-year students from the Undergraduate Computer Science Program of Bumigora University, Mataram, selected through total sampling, with 50 students in the experimental group and 39 in the control group. Twelve students were purposively selected for the interview phase based on their questionnaire responses. The quantitative findings showed that students in the experimental group achieved a higher self-directed learning score (M = 84.70) compared to the control group (M = 62.72). The independent samples t-test confirmed a statistically significant difference between the two groups, with a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.000 (p < .05), indicating the positive effect of Sasak local wisdom-based learning materials on students’ self-directed learning. The qualitative findings further revealed that students perceived the materials as enhancing their learning autonomy, motivation, cultural identity, and engagement in independent English learning activities. These findings suggest that culturally responsive EFL materials can serve as an effective pedagogical approach to empowering learners while connecting global English competence with local cultural values.
Culture-Based Teaching and Learning: Integrating Sasak Culture in English Language Teaching and Learning Nur Alfilail; Lela Rahmawati; Hilda Hastuti; Ni Ketut Putri Nila Sudewi; Dedi Aprianto
JURNAL SOSIAL EKONOMI DAN HUMANIORA Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): JURNAL SOSIAL EKONOMI DAN HUMANIORA
Publisher : Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jseh.v12i2.1050

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Culture is one influential issue that still becomes an important aspect to be studied especially related to education. At the previous time, many English material sources used Western culture which is unfamiliar to students as the source of learning material. Since this material is irrelevant to Indonesian students’ background, many researchers attempted to identify the integration of Indonesian culture on English language teaching. Many of the studies showed positive result on this issue. Since these studies mostly focused on Indonesian culture in general, this present study focuses on identifying the impact of Sasak culture integration on English language teaching. This study is literature review study. This study applied systematic review in analyzing the data. The result of his study shows positive result on the integration of Sasak culture in English language teaching.
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
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

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.
Comparing EFL Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic Students’ High Learning Intensity in Increasing Speaking Performance Dedi Aprianto; Sutarman; Lela Rahmawati
JELLT (Journal of English Language and Language Teaching) Vol 9 No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36597/jellt.v9i1.18564

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This study examined the impact of high learning intensity on the speaking performance of EFL students with different learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. The study involved the 129 selected students from Computer Study Program, Bumigora University through a total sampling technique. The instruments were the VARK questionnaire identifying the participants’ learning styles, a learning intensity questionnaire assessing their learning intensity, and a speaking performance test evaluating their fluency, accuracy, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Data were analyzed by using One-Way ANOVA and Bonferroni post-hoc tests to determine differences among the groups. The findings revealed significant differences in speaking performance across the three learning styles with F value 59.967, Sig. value 0.000 < 0.05. Kinesthetic learners demonstrated the highest mean score of 82.16), significantly outperforming visual learners’ mean score of 77.09, and auditory learners’ mean score of 70.80. Post-hoc analysis confirmed that kinesthetic learners performed significantly better than auditory learners with mean difference is 11.364, Sig. value 0.000 < 0.05, and visual learners’ mean difference is 5.069, Sig. value 0.000 < 0.05. The visual learners also outperformed auditory learners with mean difference is 6.295, Sig. value 0.000 < 0.05. These results suggested that the kinesthetic learners benefited most from the high-intensity learning environments, achieving better speaking performance. This study showed the importance of considering learning styles in designing EFL learning curriculum. The findings emphasize the need for integrating kinesthetic activities into instructional practices to maximize speaking performance, particularly in high-intensity learning contexts.
Penguatan Keterampilan Menulis melalui Integrasi Budaya Sasak dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris: Strengthening Writing Skills through the Integration of Sasak Culture in English Language Learning Dedi Aprianto; Sutarman
Jurnal Kolaboratif Sains Vol. 9 No. 3: Maret 2026 - Jurnal Kolaboratif Sains (JKS)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56338/jks.v9i3.10201

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Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya keterampilan menulis mahasiswa dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris serta minimnya pemanfaatan budaya lokal Sasak sebagai sumber belajar. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah meningkatkan minat, motivasi, dan keterampilan menulis mahasiswa melalui integrasi konten budaya lokal dalam pembelajaran. Metode yang digunakan berupa pendekatan pemecahan masalah dengan desain blended learning yang memadukan pembelajaran daring dan luring. Strategi pelaksanaan meliputi ceramah interaktif, kerja kelompok kolaboratif, serta penilaian antarteman (peer assessment). Evaluasi dilakukan menggunakan kuesioner pre-test dan post-test berbasis skala Likert untuk mengukur persepsi dan sikap mahasiswa. Hasil menunjukkan adanya peningkatan skor rata-rata total dari (5,6) pada pre-test menjadi (7,0) pada post-test. Peningkatan terjadi pada seluruh indikator, terutama minat menulis, kepercayaan diri, dan motivasi belajar. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran menulis berbasis budaya Sasak efektif dalam meningkatkan sikap positif dan kualitas pembelajaran mahasiswa.
The Effect of Differential Learning Durations Based on English Proficiency Level on Academic English Achievement Sutarman Sutaraman; Dedi Aprianto
SALEE: Study of Applied Linguistics and English Education Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : STAIN Sultan Abdurrahman Kepulauan Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35961/salee.v7i2.2300

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This study aims to examine how English achievement differs across learning durations based on different proficiency levels and to explore students’ experiences regarding the influence of learning duration on their language learning process. Employing a mixed-methods explanatory sequential design, 189 EFL students were categorized into B1, B2, C1, and C2 levels using placement tests. Quantitative data were collected through a learning duration questionnaire and four English proficiency assessments, analyzed using Two Way ANOVA. The results revealed statistically significant differences in learning duration (Sig.0.000<0.05), proficiency level (Sig. 0.000<0.05), and their interaction (Sig. 0.000 < 0.05) on academic English achievement, indicating that achievement outcomes varied according to both learning duration and proficiency levels. Qualitative data from in-depth interviews with 24 students were analyzed thematically. The findings revealed that longer learning durations enhanced language comprehension, self-regulation, and academic focus, especially among advanced-level students. However, some lower-proficiency learners reported cognitive fatigue and declining engagement during extended sessions. These results suggest that optimizing the duration of learning activities according to learners’ proficiency levels is essential to promote effective academic outcomes in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction. The study underscores the value of differentiated time allocation to support both cognitive and emotional aspects of language learning.