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The Correlation Between Students’ Motivation and Their Achievement in Studying English at a Junior High School in Samarinda Gita Rininta Gita; Ida Wardani; Bibit Suhatmady; Yuni Utami Asih
E3L: Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics, and Literature Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): September
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Mulawarman University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30872/e3l.v8i2.5293

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English plays a pivotal role as a global language and is taught as a compulsory subject in Indonesia. However, students’ low enthusiasm toward learning English remains a critical concern, particularly at the junior high school level. Motivation is widely recognized as a major determinant of success in second or foreign language learning. This study aims to investigate the correlation between students’ motivation and their English language achievement at a Junior High School in Samarinda. Employing a quantitative correlational method, the study involved 170 ninth-grade students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a motivation questionnaire adapted from Gardner’s Attitude/Motivation Test Battery (AMTB) and English achievement scores provided by the school. Validity and reliability tests were conducted prior to data collection, with 11 out of 20 questionnaire items declared valid (r > 0.300) and Cronbach’s Alpha indicating reliable consistency (α = 0.701). Descriptive statistics revealed that the majority of students showed moderate motivation (37.1%) and high average English scores (M = 91.94). However, the results of the Spearman rank correlation showed a weak and negative correlation (r = -0.025, p = 0.747) between students’ motivation and English achievement. These findings suggest that although motivation exists, it is not a strong predictor of performance in this context. Other influencing factors such as teaching quality, parental involvement, and prior exposure to English may play a more significant role. This study highlights the need for a multifaceted approach in language teaching, addressing both motivational and environmental aspects to improve learning outcomes.
Teachers’ Perceptions of Digital Technology Use in English Language Learning During The Covid-19 Pandemic and in The Post-Pandemic Period Annisa Afrilianti; Hasbi Sjamsir; Iwan Setiawan; Didik Sucahyo; Bibit Suhatmady
E3L: Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics, and Literature Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): September
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Mulawarman University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30872/e3l.v8i2.5298

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COVID-19 brings a deep impact on the field of education, especially by pushing the wide use of digital technology in learning. When face-to-face learning returned, it became important to see whether teachers’ experiences with technology during the pandemic affected their views and decisions about using technology after the pandemic. Many studies have looked at teachers’ views during and after the pandemic, but only a few have explored how English teachers view these experiences and how it influenced their decisions to keep or change their use of technology especially in schools located outside urban centers or in areas with limited resources. This research focused on exploring the views of English teachers on using digital technology during and after the COVID-19 pandemic at a semi-rural public Junior High School in East Kalimantan. This study used a descriptive qualitative method with in-depth interviews for data collection. The results showed that before the pandemic, most teachers only used technology as a supporting tool. After the pandemic ended and learning returned to the classroom, teachers tend to continue the use of technology because they found it helpful and had become accustomed to it, although the use of technology after pandemic less frequent compared to during the pandemic.
Exploring Students’ Preferences of the Differences between British & American English Abdul Muid; Iwan Setiawan; Bibit Suhatmady
Globish: An English-Indonesian Journal for English, Education, and Culture Vol. 13 No. 2 (2024): Globish: English-Indonesian Journal for English Education and Culture
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31000/globish.v13i2.11641

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The differences between American and British English have drawn more attention in the continually changing field of English language instruction. This study aimed to investigate students' preferences regarding the distinctions between British and American English in terms of spelling and lexical usage. Conducted using a quantitative approach, the research involved administering a vocabulary test to 129 ninth-grade students in a private junior high school in Bontang. The findings indicated a prevalent inclination towards American English, with a majority of students showing a preference for American English spellings and terminologies over British English counterparts. Specifically, the data revealed that American English was mostly favored in 63.4% of the cases analyzed, highlighting the significant influence of American English on the linguistic choices of students. These results contribute to a better understanding of how language variations impact language preferences among students, shedding light on the dominance of American English in contemporary educational settings.
English as Lingua Franca: Teachers’ Perception Toward English Varieties in Teaching English as Foreign Language Novira Anjani; Iwan Setiawan; Bibit Suhatmady
Globish: An English-Indonesian Journal for English, Education, and Culture Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): Globish: English-Indonesian Journal for English Education and Culture
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31000/globish.v14i2.13444

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English Language Teaching (ELT) in English as Foreign Language (EFL) countries is not far from the concepts of English as Lingua Franca (ELF). This study aimed to investigate how teachers’ perception toward English varieties in ELT. This study carried out using qualitative design with interview as the instrument. This research involved three teachers of Senior High School in Kutai Kartanegara with different schools, backgrounds, and experiences. There were three aspects discussed; teachers’ perception towards native speaker model, teachers’ perception on variations of English, and teachers’ perception on ELF and cultural understanding. The results showed English teachers still oriented to native speaker’s model since the goal of learning English refers to English proficiency in standard English. However, the teachers were also aware with the English variations which was used globally. This research contributed the consideration of incorporating the idea of native speakerism and ELF into English language teaching.
Teaching English as a Lingua Franca: EFL Teachers' Perception Julwinda Julwinda; Iwan Setiawan; Bibit Suhatmady
Globish: An English-Indonesian Journal for English, Education, and Culture Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): Globish: English-Indonesian Journal for English Education and Culture
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31000/globish.v15i1.13979

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The importance of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) had increased due to the growing demand for English competence worldwide, especially in Southeast Asia. This research explored EFL teachers’ perceptions regarding the teaching of English as a Lingua Franca and how their understanding of ELF influenced classroom practices. A qualitative survey design was employed to gather data from 15 EFL teachers in Indonesia and Thailand through questionnaires and interviews. The results showed that although the majority of teachers were aware of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF), they continued to teach primarily British English. They wished to assist students with language and cultural skills since they recognized that English differed by culture. To support teaching English in a more inclusive and relevant way, it was important to increase to more ELF knowledge, improved training, and updated global communication curricula are all need for teachers to advance.
MAKNA SIMBOLIK MANTRA ADAT DOLOB: KAJIAN ANTROPOLOGI SASTRA PADA MASYARAKAT DAYAK TENGGALAN Ria Farawita; Widyatmike Gede Mulawarman; Bibit Suhatmady; Syaiful Arifin; Masrur Yahya; Alfian Rokhmansyah
JURNAL KONFIKS Vol 13 No 2 (2026): KONFIKS
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/hz6efd02

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Abstrak Mantra adat Dolob merupakan bagian dari sastra lisan sakral masyarakat Dayak Tenggalan yang berfungsi sebagai medium spiritual sekaligus instrumen hukum adat dalam penyelesaian konflik. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan makna simbolik mantra Dolob dalam perspektif antropologi sastra, serta mengungkap nilai-nilai kearifan lokal yang terkandung di dalamnya. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan metode etnografis, meliputi wawancara mendalam dengan tokoh adat, observasi partisipatif, serta dokumentasi dan transkripsi teks mantra. Analisis data dilakukan melalui teknik tematik dan penafsiran hermeneutik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mantra Dolob mengandung simbol-simbol kosmologis yang merepresentasikan hubungan manusia dengan leluhur, alam, dan kekuatan transenden. Makna simbolik tersebut merefleksikan nilai religius, moral, keadilan, keseimbangan sosial, serta ketaatan terhadap hukum adat. Mantra tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai sarana ritual, tetapi juga sebagai media pewarisan nilai, pembentukan identitas budaya, dan pendidikan karakter masyarakat Dayak Tenggalan. Dengan demikian, mantra Dolob dapat dipahami sebagai teks budaya yang menyatukan dimensi sastra, religi, hukum, dan pendidikan dalam satu sistem makna yang utuh. Kata kunci: mantra adat, Dolob, makna simbolik, antropologi sastra, kearifan lokal.