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Incorporating Hijaiyah Sounds in English Pronunciation Class: Students’ Perception Rosalin Ismayoeng Gusdian; Riski Lestiono
JEES (Journal of English Educators Society) Vol 5 No 1 (2020): April
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v5i1.380

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Indonesian students still find it perplexing to acquire English pronunciation as both Bahasa as their mother tongue and English do not share equivalent phonological and phonetic systems. Meanwhile, Arabic (in this case is their Hijaiyah sounds) is proven to share some phonological resemblance to some English sounds. Therefore, it is the aim of the study to investigate the student perception of the implementation of Hjaiyah sounds in their English pronunciation class. The study employed a descriptive research design as the approach. The participants of the study were 36 students of the English Study Program in the academic year of 2019/2020. These participants were third-semester students undertaking their Intermediate Speaking class. Questionnaire and interview guide were utilized as data instruments. In collecting the data, some procedures including distributing the questionnaire and conducting the interview were carried out. In data analysis, the data from the survey were transformed into a percentage to obtain a more general image of the data description. The data from the interview were also transcribed. Finally, the findings were examined and discussed using both narrative and numerical description. As a result, this study has confirmed that the implementation of Hijaiyah sounds in teaching English pronunciation is perceived positively by the students. HIGHLIGHTS: Indonesian students still find it perplexing to acquire English pronunciation as both Bahasa as their mother tongue and English do not share equivalent phonological and phonetic systems. Arabic (in this case is students' Hijaiyah sounds) is proven to share some phonological resemblance to some English sounds.
CHATGPT FOR DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING IN WRITING: PERSPECTIVES OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHERS IN INDONESIA Anam, Khoirul; Rowiyah, Siti; Hendro Wicaksono, Bayu; Wahyu Setyaningrum, Rina; Lestiono, Riski
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v13i2.11828

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The use of ChatGPT as a generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been increasingly integrated into daily communication as a complimentary chatbot that assists individuals in resolving inquiries. ChatGPT's ease is also being discussed in the educational context, including in language teaching. Although previous studies have examined the use of artificial intelligence in English language teaching, limited studies investigate the possibilities and constraints of ChatGPT in enhancing students' critical thinking abilities in writing from the educators' viewpoint, especially senior high school level educators. Therefore, this study examines English teachers' perspectives on utilizing ChatGPT to improve students' critical thinking skills in English writing sessions. Employing a mixed-method design, insights were obtained from qualitative data of interviews with six teachers and triangulated with quantitative survey responses from 20 teachers. Findings reveal the teachers' recognition of ChatGPT's ability to facilitate individualized learning and improve instructional effectiveness. However, there are remaining concerns that educators are apprehensive about, particularly regarding the students' overdependence on AI, which may hinder the advancement of critical thinking abilities. This study offers a framework for the efficient use of AI tools in L2 instruction to enhance students' critical thinking skills, providing valuable recommendations for instructors aiming to align technological improvements with pedagogical principles. Further research utilizing larger sample sizes in an experimental context should be conducted to yield more robust conclusions.