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EFL Students’ Reliance on ChatGPT as Writing Support: A Study on Thesis Writing at Hamzanwadi University Muhammad Jihadul Khairi Rizki; Siti Maysuroh; Laila Wati; Ari Prasetyaningrum
Jurnal Pendidikan, Sains, Geologi, dan Geofisika (GeoScienceEd Journal) Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): August
Publisher : Mataram University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/goescienceed.v7i3.2945

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The research investigates the use of ChatGPT by EFL learners for their thesis writing in Hamzanwadi University. A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was utilized whereby quantitative data were collected through questionnaires from 55 participants who are in the eighth semester while qualitative data were obtained from semi-structured interviews conducted with five purposive respondents. The study results showed a high level of functional reliance on ChatGPT with respect to the ability to understand certain complex theories, improve the grammar, and write paragraphs among students. Yet, psychological and cognitive dependence of students were at moderate levels. Hence, students are able to retain their critical thinking abilities and independence in academic pursuits and consider AI as their cooperating language helper rather than cognitive worker's replacement. Such a phenomenon that may be called "Controlled Reliance" proves that expansion of AI technologies application is not a reason for the lack of independent thinking. Therefore, the higher education institutions are encouraged to devise AI literacy courses aimed at enhancing the usage of artificial intelligence rather than prohibitive measures.
A Needs Analysis of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) for Biology Students Roni Sofyan Hadi; Ari Prasetyaningrum; Siti Maysuroh; M. Adib Nazri
Jurnal Ilmiah Profesi Pendidikan Vol. 11 No. 3 (2026): Agustus
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jipp.v11i3.5268

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General English curricula often fail to equip non-English science majors with essential disciplinary vocabulary, leaving biology students unprepared for the global scientific community. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive needs analysis to identify the specific English learning needs and contextual linguistic barriers of undergraduate biology students. Employing a descriptive qualitative design, empirical data were collected from 31 Biology students at Hamzanwadi University through digital questionnaires and structured in-depth interviews. The findings reveal that students experience severe communicative paralysis when explaining biological concepts due to the morphological complexities of Latin nomenclature, heavily relying on digital translation tools. Conversely, their professional demands are highly specific, requiring skills to translate scientific abstracts, sharp listening for seminars, and tailored materials focusing on biotechnology. This study concludes that standard General English is fundamentally inadequate, mandating an urgent institutional pivot toward a tailored English for Specific Purposes (ESP) syllabus to align learning with industry standards.
A Study on Phrases Used in Writing Thesis Abstracts Dedi Saputra; Usuludin Usuludin; Hajriana Arfah; Siti Maysuroh
Jurnal Ilmiah Profesi Pendidikan Vol. 11 No. 3 (2026): Agustus
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jipp.v11i3.5294

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This study aimed to identify and analyze the types of phrases used in thesis abstracts written by students of the English Education Study Program. Phrase usage in academic writing, especially in thesis abstracts, plays an important role in presenting research information clearly, concisely, and effectively. This study focused on five types of phrases, namely noun phrases, verb phrases, adjective phrases, prepositional phrases, and adverbial phrases. The study employed a descriptive qualitative design using content analysis. The data were taken from five thesis abstracts written by students of the English Education Study Program and were classified and analyzed based on phrase categories to determine their frequency and distribution. The findings revealed a total of 463 phrases, consisting of 186 noun phrases, 85 verb phrases, 54 adjective phrases, 97 prepositional phrases, and 41 adverbial phrases. Noun phrases were the most dominant type, indicating their important role in presenting key research elements such as topics, objectives, participants, methods, and findings. The dominance of noun phrases reflects the characteristics of academic writing, which emphasize clarity and conciseness.
EXPLORING FATHERHOOD VALUES IN “THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS” MOVIE AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING IN INDONESIAN CONTEXT Kedang, Intan Febriantari Putri; Siti Maysuroh; Yulia Agustina; Ari Prasetyaningrum
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 03 (2026): Volume 11 Nomor 03, September 2026 Posted
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i03.63434

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Character education and fatherhood figures are crucial for a child’s moral development, yet their integration into English Language Teaching (ELT) via multimodal films remains underexplored in Indonesia. This study aims to identify the fatherhood values represented in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) and analyze their implications for ELT practices. Employing a qualitative descriptive design and content analysis, data were collected from 21 scenes depicting the protagonist’s verbal and non-verbal actions based on Lamb’s (2010) framework. The findings reveal four integrated fatherhood values: responsibility (5 scenes), sacrifice (6 scenes), care (5 scenes), and perseverance (5 scenes). These values operate not as isolated traits, but as a unified system where responsibility motivates sacrifice, which is sustained by emotional care, ultimately culminating in relentless perseverance. In conclusion, the film represents a holistic paternal identity that provides robust thematic anchors for character-based ELT activities, such as analytical writing and role-playing. Utilizing this movie as a learning medium supports the Indonesian Merdeka Belajar curriculum by simultaneously enhancing students’ communicative language proficiency and moral awareness.  
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STIMULER APPLICATION IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILL AT MA NWDI KETANGGA Pebianti, Kuspina; Yulia Agustina; Siti Ayu Surayya; Siti Maysuroh
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 03 (2026): Volume 11 Nomor 03, September 2026 Posted
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i03.63591

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English speaking skill is essential yet challenging for EFL learners due to linguistic barriers and psychological constraints. This study aims to empirically investigate the effectiveness of the Stimuler Application as a learning medium in improving students' English speaking skills. Employing a quantitative true experimental design, specifically a pre-test and post-test control group design, this research involved 36 eleventh-grade students at MA NWDI Ketangga, divided equally into an experimental class and a control class. Data were collected through a speaking test assessing pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension, and subsequently analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. The results revealed a highly significant difference in speaking performance between the two groups (U = 0.0, Sig. < 0.001). The experimental class achieved a massive post-test mean score of 90.44, significantly outperforming the control class's mean of 71.56, with the most prominent improvements observed in the aspects of fluency and pronunciation. In conclusion, the Stimuler Application is highly effective in accelerating oral proficiency by providing high-frequency independent practice and immediate AI-driven diagnostic feedback, thereby successfully reducing speech hesitation and lowering the students' affective filter.  
ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF YOUTUBE MICROLEARNING VIDEOS ON STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT AND THEIR PERCEPTIONS OF ITS USE: A MIXED-METHOD STUDY Rahmah, Aulia; Siti Maysuroh; Astrid Dwimaulani; Ari Prasetyaningrum
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 03 (2026): Volume 11 Nomor 03, September 2026 Posted
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i03.64858

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Vocabulary mastery is a fundamental element for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners to comprehend and communicate effectively. Recently, digital microlearning has emerged as a popular strategy to facilitate flexible, accessible, and highly focused language learning. Accordingly, this study aims to investigate the perceived impact of YouTube microlearning videos on students’ vocabulary development and explore their perceptions of its use as an instructional medium. This research employed a mixed-methods design involving students from the English Language Education Program at Hamzanwadi University. Data were gathered through a 25-item Likert-scale questionnaire (N=15) and semi-structured interviews (N=10) via purposive sampling. The quantitative results revealed a high perceived impact on vocabulary development (construct mean = 3.84), with significant improvements in word recognition, meaning comprehension, and pronunciation. However, students’ productive speaking confidence developed slower than their receptive skills. Furthermore, participants held a highly positive perception of the medium (construct mean = 3.73), valuing its flexibility, concise duration, and multimedia design, although infrastructural constraints like internet connectivity occasionally challenged its practical utility. In conclusion, YouTube microlearning is a highly effective supplementary tool for receptive vocabulary acquisition, but it requires active pedagogical integration with productive classroom tasks to fully bridge the gap between passive recognition and active usage.    
THE USE OF YOUTUBE-BASED LEARNING ANIMATION STORYTELLING VIDEOS TO IMPROVE SPEAKING OF SEVENTH GRADE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS Ariandi, Sopian; Usuluddin; Fikni, Zahratul; Maysuroh, Siti
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 03 (2026): Volume 11 No. 03, September 2026 Processed
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i03.64985

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Developing oral communication in EFL contexts is frequently challenged by students’ low speaking proficiency. This pre-experimental quantitative study investigated the extent to which YouTube-based learning animation storytelling videos improve the speaking skills of 30 seventh-grade students (Class VII A) at SMPN 1 Suralaga. Data were collected through oral assessments administered during pre-test and post-test phases, utilizing a rubric that evaluated pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Results revealed a highly significant improvement in speaking performance, with the mean score surging from 5.83 in the pre-test to 10.33 in the post-test. A paired samples t-test confirmed this structural shift with a massive effect size While all assessed aspects improved, pronunciation and vocabulary exhibited the largest gains. Conclusively, integrating authentic multimodal storytelling media successfully elevates the overall classroom performance standard, bridges linguistic gaps, and cultivates students' speaking confidence.
Unpacking Technical Vocabulary Barriers in IoT Assembly: A Qualitative Needs Analysis of Vocational Students Sultan, Arifudin; Agustina, Yulia; Maysuroh, Siti; Usuluddin
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 03 (2026): Volume 11 Nomor 03, September 2026 Posted
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i03.65005

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  The rapid integration of digital technologies in vocational education demands highly specialized linguistic competencies, particularly for engineering students navigating complex instructional manuals and software interfaces. This qualitative study explores the specific English language barriers encountered by vocational learners and investigates their target needs for instructional media development. Framed within the English for Specific Purposes paradigm, the research involved 31 students in the 11th grade of the Industrial Electronics Engineering program at SMK Negeri 3 Selong, Indonesia. Data were gathered through open ended needs analysis questionnaires and subsequently processed using an interactive qualitative analysis model encompassing data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal a multifaceted language barrier where students simultaneously struggle with digital software interfaces, printed instructional manuals, and the physical identification of hardware components. Furthermore, the analysis indicates a strong student demand for a highly contextualized, multimodal learning approach. The participants explicitly requested instructional videos that synchronize authentic visual demonstrations of Internet of Things module assembly with clear bilingual text overlays to mitigate cognitive overload. This study concludes that general English instruction is fundamentally inadequate for vocational contexts, emphasizing the urgent necessity for tailored multimedia interventions to enhance technical vocabulary mastery.  
Analysis of Students' and Teacher's Experiences in Formative English Assessment Using Wayground Baiq Ika Aprianti; Yulia Agustina; Siti Maysuroh; Usuluddin Usuluddin
BLAZE : Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra dalam Pendidikan Linguistik dan Pengembangan Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Agustus : BLAZE:Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra dalam Pendidikan Linguistik dan Pengem
Publisher : STIKes Ibnu Sina Ajibarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59841/blaze.v4i3.3970

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This descriptive qualitative study aimed to analyze students’ and teacher’s experiences and perspectives in formative English assessment using Wayground at SMP Islam Terampil Nurul Mujahidin NW Pancor Kopong. The population was 25 eight-grade students, with four students and one English teacher selected as the sample through purposive sampling. Data were collected through classroom observation, documentation, and semi-structured interviews, and were analyzed using data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The results showed that both students and teacher had positive experiences and perspectives regarding the implementation of Wayground. The platform enabled the assessment environment to be more engaging and interactive, encouraged active participation from students, allowed the teacher to provide immediate feedback, and provided it easier to monitor students’ progress. However, several challenges were recognized, including students’ initial unfamiliarity with Paper Mode, limited response time, and technological constraints. In conclusion, Wayground provided effective support for the implementation of formative English assessment by connecting students’ responses, immediate feedback, and ongoing classroom learning.
IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION OF ELEVENTH-GRADE STUDENTS AT MADRASAH ALIYAH NWDI KETANGGA THROUGH CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING (CTL): A CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH Hirjan Hirjan; Yulia Agustina; Siti Maysuroh; Usuluddin Usuluddin
Dharmas Education Journal (DE_Journal) Vol 7 No 02 (2026): DE_Journal
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Univesitas Dharmas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56667/de_journal.v7i02.2461

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Eleventh-grade students at MA NWDI Ketangga struggle with reading comprehension due to limited vocabulary, difficulty identifying the main idea, and low motivation when encountering unfamiliar texts. This two-cycle Classroom Action Research (CAR) based on the Kemmis & McTaggart model tested the effectiveness of Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) using the local folktale “The Legend of Putri Mandalika” on the reading comprehension of 16 students, using pre-tests, post-tests, and observation checklists as instruments. The results showed a significant improvement: the average score rose from 53.06 to 80.31 (an increase of 27.25 points), while the percentage of students who met the minimum passing score (≥75) increased from 25% to 81.25%. A paired-sample t-test confirmed the significance of this increase (p = 0.000). The implementation of CTL increased from 66.67% in Cycle 1 to 100% in Cycle 3, accompanied by an increase in student participation from a score of 10 to 17. An N-Gain score of 0.58 indicates moderate effectiveness. These findings demonstrate that CTL, implemented through action research with consistent reflection and integration of local culture, is effective in improving students’ reading comprehension in the context of an EFL madrasah, particularly for beginner-level students.