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Journal : IJORER : International Journal of Recent Educational Research

From Classroom to Diplomacy: Reflections on BIPA Teaching by Timorese Teachers Soares, Rodolfo Soares; Latifah, Diah; Sulistiany Idris, Nuny
IJORER : International Journal of Recent Educational Research Vol. 6 No. 6 (2025): November
Publisher : Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46245/ijorer.v6i6.958

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Objective: This study aims to explore the experiences of local educators teaching Indonesian as a Foreign Language (BIPA) in Timor-Leste, specifically at two educational institutions: Escola Secundaria Geral (ESG) and Escola Técnica Vocacional (ESTV). Using a reflective qualitative approach with a collective case study design, the research involved six active teachers as key participants. Data were gathered through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, open-ended questionnaires, and analysis of instructional documents, then examined using thematic coding and narrative reflection. The findings show that teachers developed task-based learning strategies, culturally relevant media, and contextual approaches despite facing structural limitations. Lesson plans generally demonstrated moderate alignment with Graduate Competency Standards (SKL), though they need improvement in goal setting, cultural integration, and rubric-based assessment. This study emphasizes teachers’ voices as essential sources of curricular knowledge, shifting focus from macro-level policy to reflective classroom practice. Consequently, BIPA is seen not just as a language teaching initiative but as a form of soft diplomacy that strengthens bilateral relations between Indonesia and Timor-Leste through intercultural education.
Integration of Adaptive AI Conversational Models in Bipa Learning: Design, Implementation, and Effectiveness Evaluation De Fatima , Jose Manuel; Sulistiany Idris, Nuny; Latifah, Diah
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Publisher : Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46245/ijorer.v6i6.1129

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Objective: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of integrating adaptive conversational AI models in enhancing language proficiency—specifically speaking and listening skills and learning motivation among BIPA (Indonesian for Foreign Speakers) learners. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was employed involving 30 BIPA learners at ESGC São João de Brito, Liquica, Timor-Leste. Participants were divided into an experimental group utilizing an adaptive conversational AI model and a control group following conventional teaching methods. Data collection encompassed language proficiency tests (speaking and listening), questionnaires to gauge learning motivation, and direct classroom observation. Results: The findings revealed significant improvements in the experimental group's speaking and listening abilities compared to the control group. Furthermore, learners using AI exhibited higher motivation levels, engaged in more active classroom interactions, and held positive perceptions of the AI-based approach, whereas the control group did not demonstrate comparable gains. Novelty: This research underscores the distinct potential of adaptive conversational AI not only for improving oral communication but also for fostering intercultural competence among BIPA learners. It offers valuable insights for designing innovative, responsive, and learner-centered teaching strategies within technology-integrated BIPA curricula.