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“The Wonderful Wizard of OZ”: Building students’ character in ELT through Fantasy Novel
Yustika, Leilya Sari;
Mustofa, Ali
Vivid: Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 11 No. 1 (2022)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Humanities, Andalas University
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DOI: 10.25077/vj.11.1.36-43.2022
Fantasy is the one of genre in children's literature that is famous all over the world. However, because of the story that tells about imaginary world, the appearance is not quite considered in ELT classroom especially in building students' character. Therefore, this study was conducted to see character education represented in a fantasy novel that is suggested in curriculum 2013 for ELT in Indonesia. The fantasy novel used in this study was The Wonderful Wizard of OZ written by L. Frank Baum. Every condition and situation faced by the character in every plot of story was analyzed using content analysis. The finding showed that fantasy novel could promote character building through the story by showing it in character's attitude in facing a situation or problem. So, even though it told about imaginary world, but it was closed to real life and great as a source for learning.
Improving Students' Attitudes toward the Study of Literature in EFL Classroom: A Systemic Review
Nita, Fatma Rahayu;
Mustofa, Ali
Vivid: Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 11 No. 2 (2022)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Humanities, Andalas University
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DOI: 10.25077/vj.11.2.140-145.2022
Several students do not show their positive attitude in studying literature because they are getting difficulties engaging with the materials and the literary texts that are provided by the teachers. Other than that, there are various factors that influence the students not to show their positive attitude to the study of literature. Therefore, this article attempts to elaborate on two main factors that influence student attitudes in studying literature in the EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classroom and offer the strategies used to improve student attitudes in studying literature. Two main factors that affect their attitude toward the study of literature are the selection of literary texts and the teaching method used by the teachers. Thus this article elaborates on how to select the appropriate literary text to improve student attitudes toward the study of literature. Also, it offers two possibilities of teaching methods that are used to encourage the students in studying literature. It involves reading response and visual aids. To generalize the idea, in increasing student attitudes in studying literature, it needs creativity and much effort for the teachers. Students also face many difficulties in studying literature in the classroom. Thus, educators should be aware of the problems that arise among the students and provide the appropriate solution to them.
Children Literature as A Medium to Forter Critical Thinking: A Systematic Review on Benefit
Aisyah, Miranda Muge;
Mustofa, Ali
Vivid: Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 12 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Humanities, Andalas University
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DOI: 10.25077/vj.12.2.191-196.2023
This paper aims to investigate children’s literature as a medium to foster critical thinking. This study used a qualitative method with purpose to know the meaning of the phenomena that happen. In this case, problem-solving discussion was applied as a method to deal with the issue. This was done by cross-checking and eclectic review from different sources. Research finding has revealed that children’s literature is a great media for ELT young learner’s overall language and literacy competence. In particular, children literature dealing with different cultures or social issues can promote intercultural understand and social justice. Children literature is beneficial to fostering critical thinking in language classroom more enjoyable. In short, the young learner begins to create new ideas, motivating them to acquire foreign language, expanding student’s awareness, and understanding another culture. They are naturally motivated by questioning and learning that occurs along with other students and guided by the teacher who always encourage them.
Government Policy in Strengthening Education Quality Assurance in Islamic Education Institutions
Indana, Nurul;
Mustofa, Ali;
Qomar, Mujamil;
Aziz, Abd;
Junaris, Imam
QALAMUNA: Jurnal Pendidikan, Sosial, dan Agama Vol 16 No 1 (2024): Qalamuna - Jurnal Pendidikan, Sosial, dan Agama
Publisher : Lembaga Penerbitan dan Publikasi Ilmiah Program Pascasarjana IAI Sunan Giri Ponorogo
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DOI: 10.37680/qalamuna.v16i1.3245
This article discusses government policies to strengthen education quality assurance in Islamic educational institutions. This is library research, with documentary data collection methods analysis using content or content analysis. The results showed that the education quality policy refers to eight SNP: Content Standards, Process Standards, Graduate Competency Standards, Educator and Education Personnel Standards, Management Standards, Facilities and Infrastructure Standards, Financing Standards, and Assessment Standards. Of the eight National Education Standards, each has its policy. To measure the implementation of quality standardization nationally, which includes 8 (eight) national standards of education, measuring the achievement of reference standards and evaluating the quality of education is carried out on educational units/programs through 1). Education Unit/Program Self Evaluation (EDS); 2). Monitoring of Education Units/Programs by Local Government (MSPD); 3). Accreditation; 4). Certification; 5). National Examination; and 6). Database and Information Data Collection. The conclusion of the quality assurance system policy is divided into SPMI and SPME. The internal campus carries out SPMI, while SPME is external if the school is BAN SM and the college is BAN-PT and LAM.
Abuse of Power in Nancy Farmer's The House of the Scorpion (2002)
Vira Nabila Nursidik;
Ali Mustofa
Tell : Teaching of English Language and Literature Journal Vol 9 No 2 (2021): September
Publisher : English Department FKIP Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya Indonesia
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DOI: 10.30651/tell.v9i2.8850
This study aims to reveal abuse of power depicted in Nancy Farmer’s The House of the Scorpion using Daniel Sankowsky’s definition and characteristics of abuse of power by leader, Bob Jessop’s Marxist Approaches to Power, and Nicos Poulantzas’s destruction of the state. El Patrón as the leader of a country named Opium, abuse his power in Marxist way, which leads to destruction of the state. The analysis focuses on how abuse of power done by El Patrón and destruction of the state as the consequence. Throughout the analysis, El Patrón’s abuse of power is done by him as a leader through economic, political, and ideological class domination. Destruction of the state as the consequence of his abuse of power include the destruction of the Church and the family.
EXPLORING THE PERCEPTION OF EFL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN PROMOTING SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING THROUGH TRAVEL WRITING
Wardatin, Fajriyah Novi;
Setiawan, Slamet;
Mustofa, Ali
Language Literacy: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Teaching Vol 6, No 2: December 2022
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara (UISU)
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DOI: 10.30743/ll.v6i2.6165
This research explored how EFL students perceived the implementation of self-directed learning through their process of composing travel writing. With the enhancement of the independent learning model, it had become an interesting investigation of students’ engagement in their creativity. Promoting self-directed learning through the students’ travel writing becomes one of the ultimate strategies that is potentially integrated into nowadays conditions since it addresses students to foster their learning style. This research was designed as a descriptive statistics method using self-directed learning analysis by Knowles (1975) and Garrison (1997) which was employed as the theoretical framework. A total of 17 EFL University Students who joined in creative writing class volunteered for this research to have a deep interview with comprehensive related questions through a questionnaire. Based on the creative writing class they chose; the respondents were chosen at random. The optional creative writing class, which is offered for two semesters, attracts students who are interested in improving their writing. They take several courses in the class that are focused on producing various kinds of creative writing products. The results of the study show: (i) the integration of self-directed learning in students’ travel writing encourages the improvement of student writing, (ii) there is a fostering of their cultural awareness, and (iii) a building of their autonomous learning that covers three fundamental elements of self-directed learning, including self-management, self-monitoring, and motivation. Finally, promoting self-directed learning in students’ travel writing is incorporated properly to enhance the students learning model in an effective way for nowadays learning needs.
BEYOND DICHOTOMY WITH TAOIST VISIONIN LE GUIN’S THE LEFT HAND OF DARKNESS
Park, Seol Yoanna;
Kurnia, Fabiola;
Mustofa, Ali
Language Literacy: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Teaching Vol 7, No 1: June 2023
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara (UISU)
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DOI: 10.30743/ll.v7i1.6958
The research set out to shed light on balancing awareness, a key Taoist concept that forms the basis of American science fiction author Ursula K. Le Guin's creative works. The balance in Le Guin's work represented the peaceful coexistence of conflicting forces. Le Guin applied Taoist ideas, such as the interdependence of two opposites and non-interference, to convey her concept of balance. The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin, published in 1969, served as the primary text for this qualitative study. In The Left Hand of Darkness, the concept of balance was built on transcending the binary split and forging peaceful connections between I and the Other. To reflect her Taoist understanding of the relationship between I and the Other, Le Guin created an androgynous universe in The Left Hand of Darkness and employed the concept of a journey to the alien territory. The results demonstrated that in Le Guin's make-believe world, the protagonists from two different cultural backgrounds completed their trip by bridging the mental division and acquiring Taoist wisdom. The Yin-Yang emblem and the reading of the ancient poem served as metaphors for the peaceful coexistence of dualistic opposites. By transcending dualistic opposites and recognizing a connection between I and the other, Le Guin's worldview, which drew inspiration from Taoism, achieved holistic success.
The Correlational Study Between EFL Students’ Metacognitive Awareness and Argumentative Writing Performance
Arrosyidah, Himma Jihadiah;
Munir, Ahmad;
Mustofa, Ali
Eralingua: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Asing dan Sastra Vol 8, No 1 (2024): ERALINGUA
Publisher : Makassar State University
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DOI: 10.26858/eralingua.v8i1.59595
Abstract. Metacognitive awareness has been recognized as a predictor of learning outcome, especially in tertiary level of education, and particularly in second and foreign language teaching and learning of writing. This component is crucial for EFL students whose first language is not English. In order to fulfill the demands of their own academic careers and future studies, there is a rising requirement for students to acquire more in-depth topic knowledge and to improve their text-analysis, planning, monitoring and evaluation skills. However, few studies have been conducted to examine metacognitive awareness in relation to argumentative writing. This study reports a quantitative study that investigates the correlation between EFL students’ metacognitive awareness and argumentative writing performance. Data collected in this study include a questionnaire and argumentative writing scores. Participants were 30 EFL students at one of the universities in Indonesia. The findings reveal that students’ metacognitive awareness is at an intermediate level while it was statistically insignificant that a relationship between their metacognitive awareness and their argumentative writing performance. The results suggest urgent action from EFL teachers and stake-holders to seek a feasible solution to foster students’ implementation of their metacognitive awareness into their writing and other language skills.Keywords: Argumentative writing, correlational study, EFL students, metacognitive awareness.
The Psychological Conflict of Jefferson in A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines
Irawan, Nico;
Kurnia, Fabiola Dharmawati;
Mustofa, Ali
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 3 No 1 (2019)
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Pancasakti Tegal
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DOI: 10.24905/efj.v3i1.65
This research is to analyze Jefferson’s psychological conflict. It talks about a black teenager who lives in America as a victim of the racist ideology at that time and he gets the death sentence because he is accused of murdering the storekeeper. He gets the judgment unfairly and automatically suffers his psychology until he has no hope to live again. This research question is related to psychological conflict and emotions based on the evidence. We took the review of related literature about psychological conflict, emotions, speech acts, communicative language teaching, language and thought. We used qualitative method to analyze the story of Jefferson. This research is useful for education literacy to know more value of Jefferson.
IMPLEMENTATION OF BINNENDIFFERENZIERUNG IN WRITING FOR GERMAN LEARNERS AS DAF
Julaikah, Dwi Imroatu;
Mustofa, Ali;
Titaley, Audrey;
Rusmiyati;
Ridwan, Agus;
Bingku, Soflies Marry E.
Paramasastra : Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa Sastra dan Pembelajarannya Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025): Paramasastra: Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa Sastra dan Pembelajarannya
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Surabaya
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DOI: 10.26740/paramasastra.v12n1.p137-150
German is widely taught as a foreign language (DaF; Deutsch als Fremdsprache) in Indonesia. However, observations during German language instruction at Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA) have revealed that writing skills pose a significant challenge for many learners. Preliminary observations suggest that diverse language proficiency levels is a primary contributing factor to this challenge. Notably, a substantial portion of German Education students at UNESA did not have prior German language course’s exposure in high school. In light of these observations, the present study underscores the urgency of implementing Binnendifferenzierung, a differentiated instruction approach, to address the diverse skill levels among learners. This qualitative descriptive research aims to describe the implementation of Binnendifferenzierung—differentiation learning—in the "Thematisches Schreiben" (Thematic writing) course. The study employed one form of differentiation: Differenzierung nach Aufgaben (task differentiation). Differenzierung nach Aufgaben involved introducing two variations of writing exercises at the A2 level: Aufgabe A. These variations included (a) vocabulary enrichment exercises, (b) guided writing with keywords, (c) serial writing based on cartoon images, and (d) free-theme writing. Differenzierung nach Sozialformen involved differentiating the teaching methods based on learners' preferences and learning styles. The findings of the study demonstrate that the implementation of Binnendifferenzierung in both forms effectively accommodated the heterogeneity of learners and provided opportunities for individualized learning tailored to their interests and abilities. This approach also introduced variations that aligned with the diverse needs of the learners.