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THE ROLE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS IN UNDERGRADUATE ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (EFL) STUDENTS Nadira Ghiffari; Riki Ruswandi; Paulina Novarita
Premise: Journal of English Education and Applied Linguistics Vol. 14 No. 3 (2025): Premise Journal: e-ISSN 2442-482x, p-ISSN 2089-3345
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24127/pj.v14i3.12265

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Emotional intelligence (EI) is still rarely studied in the context of English-speaking skills, particularly in terms of its specific impact on speaking skills among undergraduate students. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and English-speaking skills among EFL students at Islamic Nusantara University in Bandung. A survey design involving 93 English Language Education students was employed, utilizing a quantitative approach selected through purposive sampling. This study employs a quantitative approach using a survey design. The data collection technique employed a questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale, which was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study results indicate that emotional intelligence (EI) has a significant impact on the English-speaking abilities of EFL students, playing a crucial role in enhancing confidence, managing anxiety, and improving speaking skills. An average score of 3.99 reflects students’ perception that EI plays a significant role in the success of speaking English. This study’s implications highlight the integration of EI lessons into the English learning curriculum to enhance students’ confidence and speaking skills, thereby creating a more satisfying learning experience. This research offers valuable insights for educators and curriculum developers to design programs that promote the development of emotional intelligence (EI) in the context of language learning, thereby enhancing students’ English-speaking skills.
The Correlation Between Teachers' Emotional Intelligence and Students' Learning Engagement in EFL Class Wahyu Satya Gumelar; Sri Fitri Wulandari; Tyara Sucia Lestari; Riki Ruswandi
JEELS (Journal of English Education and Linguistics Studies) Vol. 11 No. 2 (2024): JEELS November 2024
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syekh Wasil, Kediri, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30762/jeels.v11i2.3377

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The study aims to determine teachers’ emotional intelligence levels based on student perspectives and is supported by principal assessments. Besides, the research aims to identify the extent of learners’ engagement and assess if there is any connection between the emotional intelligence of teachers and learning engagement in EFL classes for students. The research population included students and principals of Madrasah Aliyah 5 Garut. For this study, a sample that involved 60 students was selected using disproportional stratified random sampling techniques from class X (n=30) and class XI (n=30). To collect data, the writers used a questionnaire that evaluated variables such as teachers’ emotional intelligence and students’ learning engagement in EFL classes. The descriptive analysis method was used to analyze data, while Pearson Product Moment with SPSS 22.0 for Windows was used for bivariate analysis. The research findings suggest that the emotional intelligence level of teachers is medium from the student's point of view with an average score of 10.07, while from the principal's assessment, it is high scoring an average of 12.2. There was a moderate level of students’ learning engagement, with a mean score of 12.46. Hypothesis analysis also found that there is a positive and significant relationship between teacher emotional intelligence and student learning engagement with a fairly strong correlation level. It can be concluded that teachers need to increase their emotional intelligence so that student learning engagement in EFL classes increases.
The Impact of Teachers' Oral Corrective Feedback (OCF) to Students' Anxiety in Speaking Class Riki Ruswandi; Revita Fitrianti Sukma; Nafisa Fadhilah Rahim
JEELS (Journal of English Education and Linguistics Studies) Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025): JEELS November 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syekh Wasil, Kediri, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30762/jeels.v12i1.3432

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Teachers usually provide Oral Corrective Feedback (OCF) to students during classroom learning, especially when learning English, which has language skills such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It causes anxiety in students, which leads to fear, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, and even unmotivated. The study aims to determine the impact of the application of OCF on students' anxiety when speaking English in class. This research approach used a quantitative approach. This study used a pre-experimental with one group before- and-after design. The data were collected from 34 students of class X in the second semester at SMA 1 Ciparay. The data were collected by conducting observations, tests (pretest and posttest, and questionnaires. The data were analyzed using a paired sample test technique to determine students' speaking ability differences before and after treatment. The findings of the paired sample test indicated a substantial change in the anxiety levels of the students before and after OCF was given. Based on the hypothesis test results, the significance is (t = <.001, p < 0.05). It suggests a significant improvement in students' speaking ability compared to before and after receiving OCF. The results of this study also indicated that the use of OCF was able to reduce students' anxiety, especially when they had to speak in front of the class.
English Education Students’ Perceptions of the Teaching Profession and PPG Program Toward Their Interest in Becoming Professional Teachers Zanati Tahta Umahati; Hamdan Hidayat; Riki Ruswandi
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 11, No 3 (2025): September 2025
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2025.v11i3.10060

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This study aims to determine English Language Education students' perceptions of the teaching profession and the Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG), and their influence on their interest in becoming professional teachers, using the Social Cognitive Theory and the Theory of Planned Behavior as theoretical frameworks. This research uses a quantitative method with an ex post facto associative-causal design. Data was collected through a closed-ended questionnaire with a four-point Likert scale, then analyzed using multiple linear regression and Pearson correlation analysis with the help of SPSS 25. The results of the descriptive analysis show that the majority of respondents have a high perception of the teaching profession (69%), a moderate perception of the PPG (76%), and a moderate interest in becoming professional teachers (60%). The results of the partial t-test show that perception of the teaching profession (t = 2.279; p = 0.025) and perception of the PPG (t = 2.910; p = 0.005) significantly influence interest in becoming a professional teacher. The simultaneous ANOVA test (F = 32.321; p < 0.001) confirms that both variables have a significant effect, with a coefficient of determination value of R² = 0.432. This means these two perceptions can explain 43.2% of the variance in interest in becoming a professional teacher.
EFL Senior High School Students' Perspectives on Using Social Media Platforms for English Vocabulary Acquisition Dilla Hilda Rahayu; Paulina Novarita; Riki Ruswandi
Journal of Educational Sciences Vol. 10 No. 8 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences
Publisher : FKIP - Universitas Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/jes.10.8.p.102-116

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This study was motivated by the increasing use of social media platforms as informal learning resources for English vocabulary acquisition among EFL students. Although social media is widely used for educational purposes, students' perspectives, learning experiences, and the features supporting vocabulary acquisition require further exploration. Therefore, this study investigated EFL senior high school students' perspectives, challenges, and perceived beneficial features of using social media platforms for English vocabulary acquisition outside the classroom. This study employed a qualitative case study design involving approximately 300 eleventh-grade students at SMAN 1 Banjaran, West Java, Indonesia. Data were collected through a screening questionnaire completed by 80 students, a main questionnaire administered to 25 purposively selected participants, and semi-structured interviews with five participants selected through maximum variation sampling. The findings revealed that students generally perceived TikTok and YouTube as engaging, accessible, and contextual platforms for vocabulary acquisition. Features such as subtitles, translation tools, audiovisual content, and example sentences facilitated vocabulary learning, whereas distractions, fast-paced content, limited feedback, and inconsistent content quality remained major challenges.
Investigating Students’ Attitudes Toward Writing Assignments Through Social Media E-Portfolio Riki Ruswandi; Wahyu Satya Gumelar; Rifqi Rayhani
Journal of Teacher Training and Educational Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): Agustus 2024
Publisher : Yayasan Sahabat Literasi Edukasi dan Publikasi Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71280/jotter.v2i1.352

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As technology progresses rapidly, e-portfolio have been utilized by teachers to hone their students’ language skills. Social media is a viable option as a platform for e-portfolio since it has been a part of people’s daily life and learning. It allows students to compile and share their work publicly and they are accustomed to it. It is a great place to learn writing as well. This research focuses on revealing the utilization of weblog-based social media e-portfolio and investigatInstagramnts’ attitudes toward e-portfolio on social media (Instagram), along with finding out the circumstances behind their attitudes. The participants of this study were the students of XI IPA 1 class of SMA Istiqamah Bandung academic year 2022/2023. They were assigned to a personal letter-writing task and interviewed. This qualitative case study aims to discover the students’ attitudes toward writing assignment portfolios in social media since attitude in language learning yields a deciding factor of whether students are going to get engaged in the process or not. The data were collected through an interview, teacher’s field notes, and the collection of the students’ writings. The data is then analyzed through the organization of data, data exploration and coding, data description, findings report, findings interpretation, and validation. The results indicated that students held positive attitudes toward it although not in every category of each attitude aspect. Students expected improvement and managed to be positively engaged in the learning process.
Investigating Of Using Teacher Talk Strategy To Build Students' Participation And Motivation In English Speaking Class Novitasari; Muhamad Arief; Riki Ruswandi; Hamdan Hidayat
Journal of Teacher Training and Educational Research Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): April 2025
Publisher : Yayasan Sahabat Literasi Edukasi dan Publikasi Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71280/jotter.v2i3.454

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Speaking English is about practice. A lack of motivation in learning can become a challenge for both students and teachers. Insufficient participation and interaction between teachers and students lead to an ineffective learning process. Communication is the key to connecting the learning process and its outcomes. Teacher talk is a verbal communication strategy that plays an essential role in the ongoing learning process. This research aims to identify the types of teacher talk frequently used by teachers and the factors influencing student participation and motivation in English-speaking classes. This study used a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method as a research design. The participants of this study were English teachers and seventh-grade students from two different private junior high schools, namely SMP KP 2 Majalaya and SMP Nusantara. The data for this study were obtained from interviews, observations, questionnaires, and documentation. The data analysis technique used was descriptive analysis. The results showed that seventh-grade English teachers at SMP KP 2 Majalaya 100% frequently used the categories of praising, encouraging, and asking. Meanwhile, seventh-grade English teachers at SMP Nusantara 100% often use the categories of giving information and criticizing students. The three highest percentages of factors influencing students' participation and motivation in learning English show that 62% of students are happy with the way teachers give responses and corrections. Then 60% of students are happy when the teacher appreciates and encourages students through motivational words and praise. And 55% of students were happy with the way the teacher delivered the material