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Indonesian EFL Teachers' Strategies for Integrating Character Values and Local Culture: A Review of Implementation and Learning Outcomes Muhammad Agung; Nur Ayu Budiarty; La Sunra
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.v13i2.9021

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This systematic review synthesizes findings from 23 empirical studies (2023–2025) on how Indonesian EFL teachers integrate local culture and character values into their pedagogy or instructional strategy, following the PRISMA protocol. It addresses a gap in the systematic consolidation of evidence regarding the methods and effectiveness of such integration. The analysis reveals that teachers predominantly utilize local folktales (19 out of 23 studies) as the primary medium for embedding local culture and character values, with research concentrated at the Junior High School level. Vocabulary achievement emerged as the most frequently measured learning outcome, highlighting its role as a foundational skill effectively supported by narrative contexts. The study provides a framework linking the narrative structures of folktales to pedagogical strategies for promoting cultural and character education into EFL classroom. A key practical implication is the need for targeted professional development programs to train teachers in systematically leveraging local folklore. This review’s primary contribution is establishing a foundation for future empirical research to quantitatively assess the efficacy of culturally integrated EFL approaches, thereby bridging national educational mandates with classroom practice.
The Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG) Graduates’ Interest, Motivation, Self-Efficacy, and Instructional Practices in Implementing Culturally Responsive English Teaching (CRET) within the Merdeka Curriculum Muhammad Agung; Sutrah; Khaeril Mujahid; Muhammad Tahir
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.v13i2.9047

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The global educational paradigm has moved beyond knowledge transmission to focus on holistic competencies, a transition mirrored in Indonesia’s Merdeka Curriculum with its emphasis on contextual relevance, learner differentiation, and the Pancasila Student Profile. Within English language education, this mandates a pedagogical reorientation, for which Culturally Responsive English Teaching (CRET) presents a critical framework, positioning students’ cultural backgrounds as foundational assets for instruction. As the primary agents of this reform, teachers’ capacity to implement CRET is paramount, with the Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG) serving as a key conduit for professional readiness. However, the specific preparedness of PPG graduates, a cohort strategically trained for curricular innovation, remains empirically unverified. This quantitative correlational study investigates the relationships between PPG graduates’ psychological dispositions (interest, motivation, self-efficacy), their general instructional practices, and the quality of CRET implementation within the Merdeka Curriculum. Data from purposively sampled Indonesian EFL teachers (n=121) were analyzed to determine correlational strength and predictive power. Results revealed that while descriptive levels of interest, motivation, self-efficacy, and CRET-aligned practices were high, only self-efficacy and instructional practices demonstrated significant positive correlations with implementation quality. Notably, multiple regression analysis identified self-efficacy as the strongest positive predictor, whereas interest emerged as a significant negative predictor when other variables were controlled. This counterintuitive finding suggests that isolated theoretical interest, without corresponding practical competence or contextual support, may not translate into effective classroom enactment, suggesting potential contextual or translational barriers between disposition and enactment. The findings underscore the complexity of translating pedagogical commitment into practice, highlighting that systemic professional development must extend beyond fostering theoretical interest to strategically building applied, context-specific competence and efficacy. Consequently, PPG programs should prioritize experiential learning, such as mentored practicums focused on CRT, to bridge the gap between pedagogical interest and actionable skill.
Peran Mahasiswa Magang dalam Mendukung Sistem Informasi dan Kualitas Pelayanan di BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Kanwil Sumbagsel Dewi Kartika Sari; Muhammad Agung; Putri Amanatutsani; Tia Ivanka; Ullul Is’r Mi’rz Alluaimar; Vita Rahayu Fernanda
JURNAL ILMIAH RESEARCH STUDENT Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Maret
Publisher : KAMPUS AKADEMIK PUBLISING

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61722/jirs.v3i1.8347

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This article discusses the role of intern students in supporting information systems and service quality at BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, Regional Office of Southern Sumatra (Kanwil Sumbagsel). The issues examined focus on the contribution of intern students to the optimization of administration and public services, particularly in the Supervision and Inspection Division (Wasrik) and the Archives Division. This study aims to describe the forms of intern student involvement and their impact on institutional performance. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method to depict the activities and roles of students in supporting the institution’s work system. The descriptive analysis of the data indicates that intern students play a role in archive management and digitization, verification of company documents, checking participant data through the BPJS Ketenagakerjaan information system, and providing administrative support for services. This involvement contributes to improved administrative orderliness, data accuracy, work efficiency, and the development of students’ professional skills.