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Journal : Humaniora

Designing and Using Esp Self Access Materials in the SBI Context Rifai, Irfan
Humaniora Vol 1, No 1 (2010): Humaniora
Publisher : Bina Nusantara University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/humaniora.v1i1.2151

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Article presented the design and utility of ESP materials which were self – accessible for the SBI students which required careful thoughts and preparations. The study began by determining the students’ needs of ESP, continued by the course developer who collected the required materials from four different source, those are published materials, authentic material, self-made materials and materials from students’ contributions. The use of the materials were still needed the active role of teachers in setting visiting time, counseling or even assessing students’ works. It is concluded that the less autonomous nature of the self access context for the SBI context is based on the assumption that younger students still require guidance and supervision from their teachers.
Training for Future Esp Trainers: Evaluating the Training of Trainers (TOT) Program in Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat, Flores Rifai, Irfan
Humaniora Vol 4, No 1 (2013): Humaniora
Publisher : Bina Nusantara University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/humaniora.v4i1.3421

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By cooperating with Yayasan Komodo Kita and Mandiri Bank, English department of Binus University was chiefly in charge of a 15 day Training Of Trainers (TOT) program for 24 participants prepared for teaching English in Labuan Bajo, Flores. The training was aimed to prepare already fluent- in ? English- teachers, tour guides, and university graduates with the right tools and method in teaching English. To assess the program, a set of evaluation questionnaire was given to the participants to know their responses on the training material, the trainers, and the program by using Likert?s scale type questions. An observational record was also used as a tool to measure participants? achievement. The questionnaire reveals that the participants respond positively to the program and the material and favor the approaches made by the trainers during the training. However, the training shows various results in participants? performance. It is assumed that the non teaching background of the majority of participants and the level of English as two key factors influencing their performance.  
Designing Content for A Web-Based Application Used in Blended Composition Classes: Things to Consider in The EFL/ESL Context Rifai, Irfan
Humaniora Vol 5, No 2 (2014): Humaniora
Publisher : Bina Nusantara University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/humaniora.v5i2.3220

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In the world of composition teaching, teachers of writing play just as vital role. Their tasks are demonstrating, motivating, supporting, responding, and evaluating. The days of these teachers are often filled with editing and additional feedback sessions. Thus, in order to have a web especially designed as a tool for learning to write in ESL, the five tasks mentioned by Harmer should be made as important points to consider (teachers? preferences). The content of such web should be also based on careful considerations that include factors like students? preferences (user experience). It is to make sure that the web being created meets the preference of the users. With the thoughts, two groups of students were gathered in a study involving two writing classes in which online technology being used as a platform for students and Instructor to exchange ideas, review and edit drafts, provide writing tips links and leave comments on others? pieces of writing. Students? online activities were observed and their feedback during group discussion was used as the base to construct the content of the web.