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Framing English Education Policy in Indonesia: A Comparative Critical Discourse Analysis of Media Representation in The Jakarta Post Astriyani, Ai Aas; Hidayat, Didin Nuruddin; Husna, Nida
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i2.8553

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This study examines how English education policy in Indonesia is ideologically framed in news media by comparing two Jakarta Post articles from 2013 and 2025. While most Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) research in Indonesia has focused on textbooks and classroom practices, little attention has been paid to how media constructs English policy over time. The qualitative CDA analysis followed three stages: textual coding of lexical choices and modality, framing analysis using Entman’s problem–cause–evaluation–solution matrix, and cross-period comparison of the 2013 and 2025 articles. The findings show a marked shift: the 2013 article frames English as an optional local initiative, while the 2025 article presents it as a compulsory national priority linked to teacher professionalism and global competitiveness. The study concludes that The Jakarta Post not only reports policy changes but also shapes public ideology by reinforcing neoliberal and globalizing discourses in English education. These findings have important implications for policymakers, curriculum developers, and teachers seeking to understand how media discourse normalizes accountability and global competitiveness in education reform.
Directive Speech Acts in English Teachers’ Classroom Talk: A Discourse Analysis in Indonesian Vocational High School Nuraeni; Hidayat, Didin Nuruddin; Husna, Nida
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i2.8554

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This study examines the use of directive speech acts in an English teacher’s classroom talk at an Indonesian vocational high school. It explores how these directives support classroom management and interaction in EFL learning. One teacher and 34 eleventh-grade OTKP students participated in the study. The classroom observation spanned three class meetings, totaling four instructional hours, and was conducted over a two-week data collection period. Data were collected through classroom observations, video recordings, transcripts of teacher-student interaction, and field notes. The teacher was purposively selected for active engagement in classroom communication and willingness to be observed, making the participant appropriate for the research aims. Employing a qualitative discourse analysis design, the study identified the types and functions of directives used during instruction based on Searle’s (1979) and Yule’s (1996) classifications. A total of 25 directive speech acts were found: seven commands, nine requests, three suggestions, four invitations, and two prohibitions. Commands and requests appeared most frequently, showing how the teacher balanced classroom control with student involvement. Suggestions and invitations supported comprehension and participation, while prohibitions helped maintain order. The findings indicate that directive speech acts play central managerial and pedagogical roles in shaping classroom interaction. In addition to contributing to pragmatic and classroom discourse research, the study offers practical implications for teaching, emphasizing the need for teachers to intentionally employ directives to guide learning, sustain engagement, and create a more supportive, well-managed EFL classroom.
From Directive to Facilitative: Interactional Strategies Influencing Student Participation in Online ELT Classroom Rosy, Fella; Hidayat, Didin Nuruddin; Husna, Nida; Baker, Shirley
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): Penulis pada Edisi ini Terdiri dari Enam (6) Negara: Indonesia, Malaysia, Chin
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v12i1.7519

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This study investigates the effects of various teaching strategies on student engagement in an English Language Teaching (ELT) classroom at the university level. Data from a 90-minute online postgraduate course on second language acquisition were gathered using qualitative discourse analysis, through recorded classroom interaction conducted via Zoom. For identifying collaborative, directive, probing, scaffolding, and facilitative interactional strategies, this study used qualitative discourse analysis of a 90-minute online postgraduate class on second language acquisition. Five illustrative examples of interaction were chosen from an online class conducted on Zoom, and discourse analysis was carried out using these examples to identify teacher discourse strategies and their impact on student participation. Autonomy and multidirectional communication were further encouraged via collaborative interactions. Conversely, directive methods resulted in fewer replies and lower levels of participation. Discourse evidence indicates that collaborative and facilitative techniques fostered more extended learner responses and sustained engagement, whereas directive moves discouraged engagement. this study makes a contribution with empirical findings from an EFL context in an Indonesian university setting in providing evidence that student-centered and interactionally responsive approaches to teaching, in particular when using facilitative questioning, scaffolding, probing, and collaborative discourse, have a major positive impact on online English class participation and meaning-making, in contrast to directive teaching approaches which have a constraining effect on online interaction.
Gendered Performances in Social Media Promotions for English Learning Ananda, Virda Rizki; Hidayat, Didin Nuruddin; Husna, Nida
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): Penulis pada Edisi ini Terdiri dari Enam (6) Negara: Indonesia, Malaysia, Chin
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v12i1.7529

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This study explores how gender is represented in English language education promotions on social media, focusing on Instagram content by @kampunginggrislc, a well-known English course provider in Pare, Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach and Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) based on Fairclough’s model and Judith Butler’s theory of gender performativity, this research investigates six selected video posts. The findings show that male and female figures are portrayed differently in both verbal and visual elements. Male speakers are often positioned as authoritative and logical, while female speakers are associated with emotional, polite, and aesthetic values. These gendered performances reflect broader cultural expectations in Indonesian society. The study concludes that English language promotional content on social media not only serves educational purposes but also functions as a space where gender ideologies are reproduced and normalized. The research calls for greater awareness in creating inclusive educational media that supports gender equality.
Utilization of educational applications in assessing the reading skills of junior high school students Hidayat, Didin Nuruddin; Mulyati, Yatni Fatwa; Husna, Nida
Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 50, No. 2
Publisher : citeus

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Globalization and the advancement of technology are giving a new challenge as well as op­portunities for English educators around the globe. Indirectly, there are obstacles associated with learning English due to the fact that technology has become an integral aspect of hu­man existence. The teaching of reading skill also faces the same challenge. Nowadays, read­ing is seen as more important than other skills, considering that reading has become one of the aspects of literacy. With regard to assessment, the availability of an educational ap­plication might be advantageous for teachers to assess students' reading skills. The current study investigates the types of application used by teachers in assessing students’ reading skill and the type of reading assessment that occur during the implementation of the ap­pli­cation. Through open-ended interview and document analysis method, the research result indicates that the implementation of Google Form as an educational application to assess students reading skills demonstrated a reading assessment based on tradi­tional assessment approaches with a focus on intensive reading. This study has shown the appropriate media for assessing students reading skill along with the reading fo­cus­es and assessment design that is suitable for it. In addition, in this study, Google Form dom­inates the most considerable use of media to assess students reading skills. Therefore, teachers could also save more time in assessing students’ reading by utilizing educational applications.
Politeness Strategies in Lecturers’ Written Corrective Feedback: A Discourse Analysis in Indonesian EFL Higher Education Siregar, Asmida Yanti; Hidayat, Didin Nuruddin; Husna, Nida
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v7i1.334

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Previous research has explored politeness strategies in contexts such as classroom interactions and online communication; however, further investigation across diverse dimensions of educational discourse is necessary. This study examines the politeness strategies utilized by lecturers when delivering Written Corrective Feedback (WCF) to undergraduate EFL students in Indonesia. This research adopted a descriptive qualitative research design comprising data from twelve files of WCF collected from the Contrastive Error Analysis course at a public university in Indonesia. Discourse-based coding was employed to analyze the data, identifying the four maxims of politeness theory: positive politeness, negative politeness, off-record strategies, and bald-on-record expressions. The findings showed that the lecturer applied all four politeness strategies; furthermore, positive and negative politeness were the most frequently used. Positive politeness was expressed through praise, encouragement, and inclusive language to enhance students' confidence, whereas negative politeness was demonstrated through hedging, indirect suggestions, and question forms that maintained student autonomy. Off-record strategies primarily addressed higher-order issues, including coherence and argumentation, while bald-on-record strategies were limited to surface-level corrections. The findings enhance the understanding of feedback discourse and provide implications for improving feedback practices in EFL contexts, especially within Indonesian higher education.
Formal Education in Indonesia and Egypt: Comparison of Challenges in Teaching English on Secondary Level Nurpitriyani, Dewi; Salama, Ibrahim El Sayed Abdel Moneim Attia; Kurniatillah, Ratu Erlinda; Husna, Nida; Chodijah, Itje; Hidayat, Didin Nuruddin
Tell : Teaching of English Language and Literature Journal Vol 10 No 1 (2022): April
Publisher : English Department FKIP Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30651/tell.v10i1.9408

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This research aims to compare the challenges in teaching English between Indonesia and Egypt. This study is restricted to the secondary level for formal education in both countries. The study is also investigated the teacher’s problems for formal education in Indonesia and Egypt and what are the challenges that the English teachers may face while teaching in both countries. The research used the comparative method of studying to evaluate and compare the challenges and causes for common problems in formal education in teaching English in both countries. Data were collected in two different ways; the questionnaire and interview. There were 30 English teachers as respondents in this research who teach in several cities in Indonesia and Egypt. The result of the study revealed that several similar challenges found in English teaching both in Indonesia and Egypt, such as students‘ lack participations, numbers of students in a classroom, teachers‘ competency in the curriculum implementation, and teachers‘ management skill. This study uncovered ways to overcome these challenges such as joining seminars to enlighten teachers‘ competences, dividing students into smaller groups, asking them one by one to share their thought, applying the classroom in the beginning of the class, and giving remedials to the ones who need extra attention.