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Micro-teaching course: Does it affect students' teaching ability? Muluk, Safrul; Habiburrahim, Habiburrahim; Ardiansyah, Ardiansyah
Englisia Journal Vol 7 No 2 (2020)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/ej.v7i2.6712

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This explanatory quantitative study aimed to identify the correlation between the students’ Micro Teaching and Field Pre-Service Teaching courses. The population of the study was the students of the English Education Department of the Faculty of Education and Teacher Training Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia who had taken the micro-teaching class and had conducted field pre-service teaching, a total of 141 students. Then, 43 students were selected as the sample of this study. Data came from these students’ scores in Micro Teaching class and Field Pre-Service Teaching. The data were analyzed by using Pearson Product Moment with the SPSS 16.0. The findings indicated that there was no significant correlation between micro-teaching and field pre-service teaching (p-value = .196; p>.05). In addition, the strength level of the Pearson correlation coefficient between the two variables was negative and weak (r = -0.201). It can be interpreted that the students’ teaching ability was not dependent upon their micro-teaching scores.
The impact of bullying on EFL students’ academic achievement at state Islamic universities in Indonesia Muluk, Safrul; Habiburrahim, Habiburrahim; Dahliana, Syarifah; Akmal, Saiful
Englisia Journal Vol 8 No 2 (2021)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/ej.v8i2.8996

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Issues and incidents of bullying may take place, regardless of time and place, notwithstanding at Islamic education institutions. This study is aimed at finding out types of bullying and their triggering factors taking place in the university classroom; examining steps taken by lecturers to anticipate and prevent classroom bullying; and analyzing the impact of bullying on EFL students’ academic achievement. This mixed-methods study involved 546 students and 30 lecturers of the English Language Education Department at three state Islamic universities in Indonesia; Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah in Jakarta, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga in Yogyakarta, and Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry in Banda Aceh. Both surveys and interviews were employed to collect the required data. The findings elucidate that physical, social, verbal, and racial are among the most common emergent bullying incidents the students experienced. Revealing the triggering factors of bullying, the data show that competition in academic and social life, differences in thoughts and appearances, lack of understanding of bullying meaning, and lack of regulation are pointed as the source of bullying. The findings also indicate that bullying influences students’ academic achievement; bullying incidents have driven their victims into four pathetic conditions: less confident, stressed, anxious, and passive. Some steps are applied by the lecturer to prevent and handle bullying; they are: providing classroom regulation, being a counselor for students, enforcing the regulation, and massive socialization.
Scrutinizing EFL students' plagiarism practice Muluk, Safrul; Yanis, Fani Rahma; Dahliana, Syarifah; Amiruddin, Amiruddin
Englisia Journal Vol 9 No 1 (2021)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/ej.v9i1.10492

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The current study was designed to investigate the types of plagiarism that appear in EFL students’ theses at Ar-Raniry State Islamic University, Indonesia. It sought to examine the plagiarism level, and investigate the triggering factors encouraging these EFL students of the 2019 batch to plagiarize. This study used a qualitative method with a case study approach. The participants in this study were ten EFL students of the 2019 batch and their theses. The participants were randomly selected. The data collection was carried out using two research instruments, namely document analysis, and interview. The researcher analyzed the student's thesis using Plagiarism Checker X. The results of the document analysis showed that there were two types of plagiarism detected in the student's thesis, namely word for word and mosaic plagiarism. Second, the researcher found that the plagiarism level of the 2019 batch English students' thesis of UIN Ar-Raniry was at the low-level plagiarism category, which can be observed from the result of the similarity index. The level of plagiarism found in these theses was less than 30%, still at an acceptable level as stipulated by the university regulation. Meanwhile, the result of the interview showed that all participants know what plagiarism is and they think that plagiarism is a negative conduct. Several factors influences EFL English students to plagiarize, such as poor time management, laziness, poor paraphrasing skills, affordable internet access, and running out of ideas.
Scrutinizing online instructional approach: What drives faculty to adopt synchronous virtual classroom Muluk, Safrul; Habiburrahim, Habiburrahim; Safrul, Muhammad Safwan; Hakim, Lukman; Amiruddin, Amiruddin
Englisia Journal Vol 11 No 1 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/ej.v11i1.19656

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The successful implementation of a method appliance can be attributed to the method itself. The matter of synchronous virtual classrooms is influenced by several factors. The adoption of synchronous virtual classrooms by faculty members provides a valuable experience for both students and lecturers. This study aims to identify the triggering factors that motivated faculty members to adopt synchronous virtual classrooms. Additionally, it seeks to examine the challenges faced by students and lecturers in implementing this method. The researchers utilized interviews and literature sources as instruments for data collection. A total of five lecturers were selected as respondents for this research. The criterion for selection was their implementation of this method in their department's courses and their experience with synchronous virtual classrooms. The collected data was thematically analyzed. The results revealed that the main triggering factor for adoption was the Covid-19 pandemic. The challenges faced by students and lecturers were not limited to technological and internet issues but also included a lack of preparation from the faculty. Based on the data analysis and interviews, future research could explore the potential of combining methods to create a more effective approach in different situational conditions.
The implementation of the flipped classroom approach to improve the EFL students’ reading ability Septiani, Rahmah; Muluk, Safrul; Habiburrahim, Habiburrahim
Englisia Journal Vol 11 No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/ej.v11i2.22732

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Reading is a vital language skill that necessitates mastery for knowledge acquisition. However, the focus of students has shifted away from reading due to technological advancements. Despite this, the literacy levels of students in Indonesia are alarmingly low, ranking 74 out of 79 in the PISA Survey 2018. This study aimed to explore the integration of technology in educational settings. Specifically, by implementing a technology-based flipped classroom model, the researcher aimed to encourage and educate junior high school students on the constructive use of smartphones. The primary objective was to investigate whether the adoption of flipped classrooms, combined with technology utilization, could potentially enhance students' reading proficiency. To achieve this goal, an experimental research design was employed, comprising both an experimental group and a control group. Pre-tests and post-tests were conducted for both groups, with the experimental group receiving the flipped classroom intervention, while the control group experienced traditional classroom methods. The findings indicated that the experimental group exhibited superior performance compared to the control group.
Higher Education Transformation: To what direction? (A Look at the transformation of Ar-Raniry State Islamic University) Muluk, Safrul; Habiburrahim, Habiburrahim
Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun Vol. 6 No. 3 (2018): Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun
Publisher : SCAD Independent

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26811/peuradeun.v6i3.286

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Service delivery in public institution has been one of the most important areas of management. Is it so important that an institution is often valued for its service delivery. Ar-Raniry State Islamic University was transformed from an Institute into University status in 2013. This transformation comes with an array of requirement and responsibilities that must be undertaken by its leaderhips. This article examines several crucial areas of management that often influence the quality of service delivery, especially at the Higher Education institution. Factors that often lead to either a success or a failure of an institutions, such as governance, leadership, and administration will also be discussed.
The Language of Propaganda in President Bush Jr. Political Speech Akmal, Saiful; Habiburrahim, Habiburrahim; Muluk, Safrul; Zulfikar, Teuku; Ravi, Muhammad
Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun Vol. 8 No. 1 (2020): Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun
Publisher : SCAD Independent

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26811/peuradeun.v8i1.405

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The study of this article was set out to identify the use of the language of propaganda in Bush’s political speech. It was purposed to clarify the propaganda techniques applied by Bush in order to have one point of view among the audiences. The study focused on how the techniques of propaganda occurred within Bush Jr.’s speech in which he attempted to explain the different sides of who is combating terrorism and who is performing terror. The material of analysis was the speech delivered by Bush Jr. in front of the Military Officers Association of America Meeting in 2006. This article then found that the propagandist tries to control the relationship between information and audiences’ mind through the usage of language in their political speech. It was argued that propaganda can also effectively work toward almost all types of audiences, whereas the strategy of propaganda was mostly creating a fallacious reasoning connection concerning the topics being discussed.
AI UTILIZATION IN LANGUAGE LEARNING: INVESTIGATING THE MOTIVES AND IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE  ON STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILLS ariski, yofi; Muluk, Safrul
Jurnal Mudarrisuna: Media Kajian Pendidikan Agama Islam Vol 15 No 3 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/swh5ay63

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The purpose of this study is to investigate the motives for using AI (Artificial Intelligence) and its impact on the writing skills of EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students. Using mixed methods, this study involved 30 active EFL students. Data were collected through a Likert scale questionnaire to measure the motives for using AI and a writing test before and after using AI. The results showed that the main motives for using AI were to improve writing quality (85%), to help in the editing process (78%), and to increase time efficiency (72%). The analysis of writing skills showed significant improvements in organization (+25%), vocabulary (+30%), and grammar (+28%). However, there was a decrease in originality (-15%). The implications of this study provide new insights into the integration of AI in language learning and the importance of balancing the use of technology with the development of independent writing skills. Keywords:  Artificial Intelligence, writing skills, EFL learning, motives for using AI
Sustainability integration in EFL curricula: Evidence from Indonesian and Malaysian Universities Usman, Jarjani; Yulia, Astri; Zakaria, Abd Razak; Muluk, Safrul; Hasan, Kemal Kurnia; Jarjani, Jana Safira
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 12, No 3 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v12i3.41046

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This study investigates the integration of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) curricula within Indonesian and Malaysian universities. Specifically, it examines how SDGs are represented in EFL curricula, how EFL lecturers perceive the integration of SDGs, and how they implement SDG-related content in their teaching practices. Drawing on Bronfenbrenners (2000) Ecological Systems Theory (EST), a qualitative narrative inquiry was employed, using document analysis of course outlines, lecture slides, and materials, and assessments, as well as semi-structured interviews with nine EFL lecturers from four universities. Course documents were analyzed using content analysis to examine SDG integration in the curricula, while interview transcripts were thematically analyzed, coded, and mapped onto ESTs microsystem and mesosystem levels. The content analysis of syllabi and course materials showed limited and inconsistent references to SDGs, with few explicit outcomes, activities, or assessments. Microsystem analysis showed all nine lecturers valued integrating SDGs in EFL to build students knowledge, skills, and attitudes; whereas, mesosystem data indicated the SDG implementation was driven mainly by individual initiative, with only sporadic program- or campus-level support. The nine lecturers also reported a mix of course-embedded activities and co-/campus initiatives to integrate SDGs. To move beyond ad hoc efforts, universities should embed the SDGs in learning programs and learning outcomes, provide SDG-ready materials and assessment rubrics, fund professional development, and offer rewards and incentives for supporting consistent integration.
The Impact of Web 2.0 Language Learning Applications on Students' Vocabulary Acquisition and Perception Muluk, Safrul; Furqan, Furqan; Sulaiman, Muntasir; Maskur, Maskur; Mayastika, Kania
IJEE (Indonesian Journal of English Education) IJEE (INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION)| VOL. 11 | NO. 1 | 2024
Publisher : Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University of Jakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/ijee.v11i1.39095

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The acquisition of vocabulary significantly impacts language learning since it serves as the foundation for developing linguistic abilities. As a result, instructors must provide students with a contextual framework and various media resources to help them build an extensive understanding of language usage. Using information and communication technology (ICT) in the classroom can maximise student learning by maximising their potential (Adisti, 2018). The Busuu language learning application is one of the online learning resources available. The researchers goal in this study is to examine at how the Busuu language learning application affects vocabulary acquisition among students in a vocational school in Aceh, Indonesia. A quantitative research approach was used, utilizing a survey questionnaire and experimental teaching. Purposive sampling was employed to select 30 students from the Business and Marketing class to participate in the research. The findings indicate that students, performance in acquiring new English vocabulary improved significantly following the intervention. The pre-test results, averaging 6.86, and the post-test, averaging 9.9, show a 3.03 improvement. The Busuu application also received favourable feedback from research participants, who found it to be enjoyable and educational.