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All Journal Lingua Cultura EnJourMe (English Journal of Merdeka) : Culture, Language, and Teaching of English Humaniora IJELR: International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion
Irfan Rifai
Bina Nusantara University
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Students’ Attitude on The Use of Facebook And Blog In Writing Class and Their Writing Competence Irfan Rifai
Lingua Cultura Vol. 4 No. 1 (2010): Lingua Cultura Vol. 4 No. 1
Publisher : Bina Nusantara University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/lc.v4i1.348

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Article aims to investigate the relationship between students’ attitudes on the use of Facebook and blog as learning tools in writing class. Two groups of students were made as experimental and control group. The experimental group used Facebook and blog in as learning tools for thirteen sessions while the control group only used Binusmaya, local multi channel learning. It was assumed that Facebook and blog would be able to help students in three level of writing mastery: the vocabulary, the accuracy and the fluency in writing. Students’ attitudes were gathered through survey and the results compared to their final test scores. The result shows that students’ lack of enthusiasm was in line with students’ level of achievement in writing and that Facebook and blog did not give significant influence on improving students’ writing competence.   
Understanding the reading process: Insights from a second grade English language learner Firman Parlindungan; Irfan Rifai; Fadillah Sandy
EnJourMe (English Journal of Merdeka) : Culture, Language, and Teaching of English Vol 5, No 1 (2020): July 2020
Publisher : Universitas Merdeka Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26905/enjourme.v5i1.4036

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The objective of this paper is to make a theoretically informed judgement about how a child processes a text in a reading activity. A second-grade English language learner participated as the subject of this study and was observed for five times of one-on-one guided reading condition (30 minutes each). The observation focused on what happened when the child read, how and what changes occurred over time. We also focused on the individual differences and the role of knowledgeable others in helping the child processed the texts. We took notes on observable behaviors in reading processing, including monitoring activities, self-correction behaviors, and problem-solving strategies. The findings suggest some critical arguments, including (1) reading is a problem-solving activity involving multiple knowledge sources, (2) self-correction in reading is as a sign of progress, and (3) reading progress from novice to expert occurs in different path system. DOI: 10.26905/enjourme.v4i2.4036  
Faith, Love, and Literacy Practices: The Teaching and Learning of Qur’an and Arabic Language of Multicultural Muslims in a Single Sex Class Irfan Rifai; Fadillah Sandy
IJELR: International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion Vol 1, No 1 (2019): November
Publisher : Universitas Teuku Umar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (901.831 KB) | DOI: 10.35308/ijelr.v1i1.1769

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This article reports the literacy teaching and learning of a boys-only weekend class in a mosque of a midwestern city, United States. As part of the Muslim’s community who regularly attended the weekend class that studied Qur’an and Arabic, I interviewed the participants (teacher, principal, students, and parents), observed their class interactions, took notes during and after the interactions, and gathered some artifacts that portrayed the interactions and the teaching and learning processes. Coming from various cultural background, the students and teacher demonstrated shared motivation, yet divergent interpretations on the objective and the teaching learning interactions. Taking the perspectives of ethnography of communication (Hymes, 1964; Cameron, 2001), I found that the literacy practices in this community was motivated by the love and piety of God, strong ties to their cultural background, and the perpetuation of both faith and cultural identity. 
Designing and Using Esp Self Access Materials in the SBI Context Irfan Rifai
Humaniora Vol. 1 No. 1 (2010): Humaniora
Publisher : Bina Nusantara University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/humaniora.v1i1.2151

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Article presented the design and utility of ESP materials which were self – accessible for the SBI students which required careful thoughts and preparations. The study began by determining the students’ needs of ESP, continued by the course developer who collected the required materials from four different source, those are published materials, authentic material, self-made materials and materials from students’ contributions. The use of the materials were still needed the active role of teachers in setting visiting time, counseling or even assessing students’ works. It is concluded that the less autonomous nature of the self access context for the SBI context is based on the assumption that younger students still require guidance and supervision from their teachers.
Designing Content for A Web-Based Application Used in Blended Composition Classes: Things to Consider in The EFL/ESL Context Irfan Rifai
Humaniora Vol. 5 No. 2 (2014): Humaniora
Publisher : Bina Nusantara University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/humaniora.v5i2.3220

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In the world of composition teaching, teachers of writing play just as vital role. Their tasks are demonstrating, motivating, supporting, responding, and evaluating. The days of these teachers are often filled with editing and additional feedback sessions. Thus, in order to have a web especially designed as a tool for learning to write in ESL, the five tasks mentioned by Harmer should be made as important points to consider (teachers’ preferences). The content of such web should be also based on careful considerations that include factors like students’ preferences (user experience). It is to make sure that the web being created meets the preference of the users. With the thoughts, two groups of students were gathered in a study involving two writing classes in which online technology being used as a platform for students and Instructor to exchange ideas, review and edit drafts, provide writing tips links and leave comments on others’ pieces of writing. Students’ online activities were observed and their feedback during group discussion was used as the base to construct the content of the web. 
Training for Future Esp Trainers: Evaluating the Training of Trainers (TOT) Program in Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat, Flores Irfan Rifai
Humaniora Vol. 4 No. 1 (2013): Humaniora
Publisher : Bina Nusantara University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/humaniora.v4i1.3421

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By cooperating with Yayasan Komodo Kita and Mandiri Bank, English department of Binus University was chiefly in charge of a 15 day Training Of Trainers (TOT) program for 24 participants prepared for teaching English in Labuan Bajo, Flores. The training was aimed to prepare already fluent- in – English- teachers, tour guides, and university graduates with the right tools and method in teaching English. To assess the program, a set of evaluation questionnaire was given to the participants to know their responses on the training material, the trainers, and the program by using Likert’s scale type questions. An observational record was also used as a tool to measure participants’ achievement. The questionnaire reveals that the participants respond positively to the program and the material and favor the approaches made by the trainers during the training. However, the training shows various results in participants’ performance. It is assumed that the non teaching background of the majority of participants and the level of English as two key factors influencing their performance.  
Fostering the Love of Reading: Dynamics and Sustainability of Book Clubs in Indonesian Universities Irfan Rifai; Anesti Budi Esmerawati; Rusiana Rusiana; Lanoke Intan Paradita; Christina Lhaksmita Anandari; Ahriyana S Pattiwael
Lingua Cultura Vol. 17 No. 1 (2023): Lingua Cultura
Publisher : Bina Nusantara University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/lc.v17i1.9735

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The research aimed to reveal the dynamics of the book clubs that the researchers started with and for Indonesian EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students at the university level, as well as the club's impacts on students' learning. Book clubs were essential in nurturing students' reading habits as a community. Studies found that book club activities affected one’s engagement in reading by giving readers the voice, room to participate actively, social support, and the choice to decide what they read. Indonesian university students in the EFL context faced reading engagement issues; the researchers initiated book clubs with the unified mission of growing students' love of reading and forming good reading habits. The research reported a qualitative study of a group of Indonesia Extensive Reading Association (IERA) members sharing reflections on establishing and managing book clubs or literature circles in six universities in Indonesia where the researchers taught. The data of participants' reflections were gathered and analyzed iteratively to find common themes or patterns. As a result, the research finds that the book club activities have fostered the love of reading and inferred the empowerment of collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. The research also reveals that in setting up a book club at the university level, the support of the university and the readers' community and extended networks are needed. For a book club to sustain itself, four aspects must be considered: participants' involvement, product-oriented activities, voluntarism of participants, and rewards.
Co-Authors Ahriyana S Pattiwael Anesti Budi Esmerawati Christina Lhaksmita Anandari Firman Parlindungan Lanoke Intan Paradita Rusiana Rusiana Sandy, Fadillah