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Intercultural learning experiences and English communication self-efficacy among aviation vocational students Fatmawati Fatmawati; Laila Rochmawati; Meita Maharani Sukma; Edmond Brianaldy Tahu Klau; Lusiana Dwi Kusumayati; Lady Silk Moonlight
Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : ADGVI & Graduate School of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/jpv.v16i1.90645

Abstract

Globalization increasingly demands graduates who are able to communicate across cultures confidently and appropriately. However, limited evidence explains how culturally diverse students in semi-military vocational settings experience intercultural learning, particularly when language barriers and differing expectations shape their academic and social adjustment. This study explores the motivations, perceived benefits, challenges, and intercultural learning experiences of foreign students enrolled at Surabaya Aviation Polytechnic. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected from 18 Timor-Leste students through semi-structured interviews and open-ended questionnaires, and analyzed using deductive–inductive thematic analysis with data triangulation. The conceptual frameworks of intercultural communicative competence (ICC), cultural intelligence (CQ), and self-efficacy in English use informed the construction of interview guides and the interpretation of findings. Results reveal six key motivations for studying abroad, mainly career advancement, institutional reputation, and program practicality. Nevertheless, students experienced a clear gap between expectations and reality. Limited interaction with local peers, regional language accents, and low confidence in using English led to reduced frequency of intercultural encounters, social withdrawal, and stagnation in ICC development. Personal factors such as introversion and language anxiety further constrained participation. The findings suggest that authentic intercultural exposure, confidence-building strategies, and structured cultural preparation are essential to support students’ integration and learning. Practically, institutions should provide mentoring, communication simulations, and media-based cultural orientation to improve students’ readiness, emotional regulation, and self-efficacy. The study contributes to the literature by highlighting how intercultural learning unfolds in a unique vocational aviation context and by proposing practical approaches to enhance students’ intercultural development.
Co-Authors Achmad Setiyo Prabowo Ahmad Bahrawi, Ahmad Alam F, Aditya Andiko Frans Jayusman Andre Aziz Setyoutomo Aris Wijanarko Arnaz Olieve Arneta Indah Rahma Bambang Bagus Harianto Bayu Dwi Cahyo Danu Fadel Laksana Denny Andareas Siringoringo Devy Tri Agustin Dewi K, Lusiana Dimas Arya Soeadyfa Fridyatama Dita Lupita Sari Edmond Brianaldy Tahu Klau Erdin K Faoyan Agus Furyanto, Faoyan Farid Baskoro Fatmawati Fatmawati , Fatmawati Fatmawati Fatmawati Fatmawati Fatmawati Fatmawati, Fatmawati Fidela Nur Avisa Fitrianto, Hari Garvin Makhris Mahendra Gogor Aryo Putro Widhicdho I Gede Adi Suka Hanggita I Gede Nara Bayu Kusuma I Gede Veda Wiryanata I Made Wisma Santika I Putu Arya Pradhana Putra Idola Karen Yuniar Trilaksa Irfansyah, Ade irma tenta Ishak Herwandi Cahyono Iwan Yunariawan Iwansyah Putra Julaihah, Siti Kukuh Imam Adinegara Kusno Kusuma, I Gede Nara Bayu Kusumayati , Lusiana Dewi Lady Silk Moonlight Laila Rochmawati Laila Rochmawati Lusiana Dewi Kusumayati Lusiana Dewi Kusumayati Lusiana Dewi Kusumayati, Lusiana Dewi Lusiana Dwi Kusumayati M Rizal Harmada Margolang, Julfansyah Mas Sulis Setiyono Maulana Isro’ Rivai Melati Shella Wulansari Moch Difal Syaifudin Moch Rifai Moch. Rifai Moch. Rifa’i Mohamad Nurhuda Mohammad Rizal Yogaswara Moonlight , Lady Silk Muhamad Sahrul Romadh Muhammad Ari Rahman Ni Kadek Shinta Aprilia Novansyah Adi Pangestu Nyaris Pambudiyanto Nyaris Pambudiyatno Nyaris Pambudiyatno Oktavhan Sendi Pratama Pambudiyatno, Nyaris Paramita Dwi NAstiti Pratama, Rionara Sendi Purwayudhaningsari, Ranatika Rahmad Hermawan Ridho Rinaldi Rinto Astutik Rionara Sendi Pratama Rizaldi Priantama Rochmawati, Laila Romma Diana Puspita Siti Julaihah Siti Nurfadhilah Sonhaji, Imam Sri Rahayu S Sudrajat Sudrajat sudrajat sudrajat sudrajat Sukahir Sukahir Tegar Risaldi Pello Teguh Imam Suharto Tekat Sukomardojo Totok Warsito Umi Risyalatul Latifa Viona Ayu Rahma Pratiwi Wahyu Rama Wicaksono Wasito Utomo Wasito Utomo Yudho Pranoto, Dani Chandra Yulio Tri Kresnantara, Reynaldo Yusi Apristia Yuyun Suprapto Yuyun Suprapto Zaen Muhammad