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ITBISA: A Novel and Sustainable Approach for Supporting EFL Learners’ English Proficiency and Digital Literacy Kurniadi, Didit; Yuliasri, Issy; Wahyuni, Sri; Sakhiyya, Zulfa
The Proceedings of English Language Teaching, Literature, and Translation (ELTLT) Vol. 14 (2025)
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IT-Based Integrated Skills Approach (ITBISA) represents a pedagogical approach that combines Oxford’s (2001) Integrated Skills Approach (ISA) with digital literacy dimensions outlined by Son (2017), aiming to improve both English proficiency and digital literacy among EFL learners. Developed for TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) instruction, ITBISA integrates the four essential language skills through the purposeful use of digital tools and platforms. This study investigates the implementation of ITBISA in a university TEFL course by examining perspectives from students and the teacher. The current implementation builds upon previous applications of the approach by incorporating updates to the national curriculum and integrating AI-based technologies to address the evolving challenges of education in the AI era. Data collection involved classroom observations, teacher and student questionnaires, analyzed thematically to identify learning patterns, technological engagement, and pedagogical insights. The findings show that ITBISA creates a learning environment that promotes active participation, critical thinking, and increased digital awareness. Students reported better confidence in using English in academic and digital contexts, while the teacher noted enhanced classroom interaction and student autonomy. ITBISA is shown to be a sustainable and adaptable approach for EFL instruction, offering a forward-looking framework that addresses the dual demands of language mastery and digital competence in today’s AI era.
INTEGRATING LOCAL CULTURE INTO WEB-BASED ELT FOR YOUNG LEARNERS: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW OF RECENT TRENDS AND PRACTICES Heriyanto, Eko; Fitriati, Sri Wuli; Sakhiyya, Zulfa
The Proceedings of English Language Teaching, Literature, and Translation (ELTLT) Vol. 14 (2025)
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This study aims to explore and analyze best practices for integrating local culture into web-based English language teaching for young learners through a systematic review of 10 articles published between 2013 and 2023. Using the PRISMA framework, the study found that incorporating local culture into the English language curriculum significantly boosts students’ motivation, engagement, and communication skills. Materials emphasizing local culture also encourage students to understand and appreciate their cultural identity while improving their language skills in a global context. Although challenges such as native-speakerism attitudes exist, information and communication technologies can support this integration by providing access to more diverse and relevant materials. The study recommends developing culturally responsive teaching materials and applying inclusive methodologies in teaching practices. These findings are expected to help educators and policymakers create more effective and relevant learning environments for students in an increasingly interconnected global era.
Politeness and Impoliteness Strategies in Requests in The Office and The IT Crowd TV Series Risma Putri Windani; Zulfa Sakhiyya
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

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Politeness is one aspect in communication that helps people maintain harmony in interactions and avoid social conflicts. In performing speech act that is inherently face-threatening, such as request, politeness strategies are used to help minimizing the threat to the addressee’s face. This study explores the manifestation of politeness and impoliteness strategies in making requests portrayed in American TV Series The Office and British TV Series The IT Crowd along with the similarities and the differences between them. This study used qualitative research approach and content analysis method. By drawing on Brown and Levinson’s (1987) politeness strategies and Culpeper’s (1996) impoliteness strategies, findings show that the most frequently used politeness strategy in delivering requests is bald on-record in both series. Negative politeness emerges as the second most frequently used, followed by positive politeness, whereas off-record strategies are the least employed. In terms of impoliteness, the result shows that bald on-record impoliteness is the most frequently used super-strategy in both series and off-record impoliteness becomes the least employed super-strategy. Despite the similarities regarding the use of politeness and impoliteness, some notable differences were also observed. In The Office, there is greater variation of positive politeness strategies employed, whereas in The IT Crowd, the variation is more apparent in the use of negative politeness. Furthermore, other differences were also found regarding the second and third most common strategy of impoliteness. In The Office, negative impoliteness emerges as the second most commonly employed strategy, followed by positive impoliteness. Whereas in The IT Crowd, the second most used strategy is positive impoliteness, followed by negative impoliteness. These similarities and differences are related to the background culture and humor style of each series.
The Students’ Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education: A Systematic Literature Review Fujiono, Fujiono; Sakhiyya, Zulfa; Trisanti, Novia
The Proceedings of English Language Teaching, Literature, and Translation (ELTLT) Vol. 14 (2025)
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The fast development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a strong impact on the situation in higher education, especially on the way in which students learn, communicate, and interact with educational materials. The present study is a systematic literature review that examines 24 peer-reviewed articles published in 2020-2025 which concern on university students’ perceptions of AI technologies such as ChatGPT and generative AI tools. This research based on PRISMA methodology and the data acquired with the help of Publish or Perish application from the Scopus database, this study discusses the issues of acceptance and satisfaction, perceived benefits, ethical matters, and challenges regarding AI integration in higher education. The results show that most students perceive AI as a valuable tool that enhances efficiency, motivation, and learning autonomy. But there are still worries about overreliance, ethical use, academic integrity, and the potential erosion of critical thinking. The students’ perceptions and usage patterns are affected by contextual factors such as the field of study, gender, cultural background, and prior digital literacy influence. The review highlights the necessity of the participatory governance, systematized pedagogy, moral principles and collaborative policy making to make AI integration responsible and fair in higher education. After all, AI should be positioned not merely as a technical aid but as a transformative component of a humanistic and reflective learning environment.
Enhancing EFL students’ vocabulary learning through Quizizz-based formative asssessments Hendrawaty, Nurmala; Sakhiyya, Zulfa; Wahyuni, Sri; Yuliati, Yuliati
The Proceedings of English Language Teaching, Literature, and Translation (ELTLT) Vol. 14 (2025)
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Mastering vocabulary is fundamental to learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL); however, students often struggle with various vocabulary components. This study aims to: (1) identify which vocabulary components show the most significant improvement in students' learning outcomes through Quizizz-based formative assessments, and (2) explore individual differences in EFL students' vocabulary performance across these assessments. This descriptive quantitative study involved 30 students from an EFL vocabulary class at a private university in Jakarta. Students completed nine Quizizz-based formative assessments covering various vocabulary topics, including word classes, word formations, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, collocations, phrasal verbs, and context-specific terms related to education and social media. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics consisting of the minimum and maximum scores, the mean, the standard deviation, and the variance. The results showed that social media and synonyms were the easiest vocabulary units because they had the highest average scores. In contrast, the units on phrasal verbs and word formations were the most challenging, as indicated by the lowest average scores. Most students demonstrated improvement across the assessments. Nevertheless, a small number of students revealed inconsistent performance across the various assessments, as evidenced by individual variability in performance. These findings suggest that Quizizz-based formative assessments can enhance students' vocabulary learning outcomes and help teacher educators design responsive instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of EFL students.
PROMOTING CRITICAL THINKING AND ENGAGEMENT THROUGH DIGITAL AND MEDIA LITERACY IN HIGHER EDUCATION Inayah, Ratih; Sakhiyya, Zulfa; Widhiyanto, Widhiyanto
The Proceedings of English Language Teaching, Literature, and Translation (ELTLT) Vol. 14 (2025)
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In the digital era, the ability to engage with digital technologies and media critically is essential for student success in higher education. Digital and media literacy (DML) equips learners with the necessary skills to access, analyze, evaluate, and create content across platforms while engaging responsibly in digital environments.Although the urgency of DML integration is widely acknowledged, research shows a lack of comprehensive, interdisciplinary implementation in university curricula and limited attention to how DML supports critical thinking and student engagement. This paper aims to explore how digital and media literacy can be strategically implemented in higher education to foster students’ critical thinking and meaningful academic engagement.This study adopts a qualitative, content-based approach by analyzing current frameworks and synthesizing insights from scholarly literature on digital pedagogy. Findings suggest that embedding DML across disciplines using instructional design models like TPACK and ADDIE, employing collaborative tools such as Padlet and Canva, and promoting ethical media analysis can enhance critical thinking. Key barriers include inequitable access and insufficient educator training. Effective DML integration can transform higher education by preparing students for academic, professional, and civic life in the digital age.
The in-service teachers’ reflection on the implementation of problem-based learning in the teacher professional education program at Universitas Pancasakti Tegal Sumartono , Sumartono; Fitriati , Sri Wuli; Wahyuni , Sri; Sakhiyya, Zulfa
The Proceedings of English Language Teaching, Literature, and Translation (ELTLT) Vol. 14 (2025)
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This study explores the reflections of in-service teachers on the implementation of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in the Teacher Professional Education Program (TPEP). With the increasing demand for 21st-century teaching skills, PBL has emerged as an effective instructional method to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and student engagement. Using a qualitative approach, this research collected data from three in-service teachers through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and reflective journals. The findings highlight the benefits of PBL, including enhanced student motivation, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of learning materials. However, challenges such as time constraints, technical difficulties, and student adaptation to PBL were also identified. Teachers implemented solutions such as structured time management, technology integration, and active monitoring of student participation. Follow-up plans emphasize continuous reflection, evaluation, and adaptation to optimize the effectiveness of PBL in the classroom. The study underscores the importance of professional development in equipping teachers with the necessary skills to implement innovative teaching approaches. By addressing the challenges of PBL through strategic planning and ongoing support, teachers can enhance student learning outcomes and improve the overall teaching process.
Attitude Analysis in Taylor Swift’s Commencement Speech at New York University 2022 Mufidah, Nur; Widhiyanto, Widhiyanto; Sakhiyya, Zulfa
Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies Vol. 5 No. 8 (2025): Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies
Publisher : Green Publisher Indonesia

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This study examines how Attitude, as part of the Appraisal framework proposed by Martin and White (2005), is realized in Taylor Swift’s 2022 commencement speech at New York University. Through a qualitative descriptive approach, this research explores how the speaker uses evaluative language to construct interpersonal meaning and engage the audience. The focus is on the three sub-types of Attitude that are Affect, Judgment, and Appreciation, which correspond to expressions of emotion, evaluations of behavior, and assessments of phenomena, respectively. A total of 266 clauses from the speech were analyzed, with 172 identified as containing Attitude expressions. The findings show that positive Attitude overwhelmingly dominates the speech, especially through Affect, reflecting Swift’s strategy to foster empathy, motivation, and solidarity. Judgment is often used to present personal growth and moral insight, while Appreciation is employed to frame life experiences as meaningful. This study contributes to discourse analysis by highlighting how a non-traditional speaker like Taylor Swift constructs educational meaning through personal storytelling. It also demonstrates how celebrity speeches can fulfill the interpersonal and inspirational goals of academic ceremonies, offering a valuable case for Appraisal-based analysis in popular and educational discourse.
The Physical Geographies Dimensions in Teaching Practice: A Case Study of Five EFL Pre-service Teachers Riski, Riski; Hartono, Rudi; Sakhiyya, Zulfa
Al-TA'DIB: Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Kependidikan Volume 17 Nomor 2 2024
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This qualitative case study included five EFL pre-service teachers who had completed 45 days of FTP at one of senior high schools in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi. This study aimed to investigate the physical geographies of pre-service teachers while they conducted their teaching practice. Reflective journals and interviews are data collection instruments constructed based on Hargreaves' emotional geographies theory to comprehend the emotions that arise after completing their field teaching experience in 45 days. This study discovered that the participants had both positive and negative feelings during their field teaching practicum (FTP) in physical geography aspects. As part of their physical geography dimensions, all participants maintained tremendous relationships with their students, colleagues, and mentor teachers at placement schools. As a result, their emotional geographies could involve the teacher's professional and cognitive abilities, which impact their field teaching practice.
The Utilization of U-Dictionary to Improve Students’ Pronunciation Maulida, Nabiela; Sakhiyya, Zulfa; Rukmini, Dwi
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 3 (2023): September 2023
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

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The main aim of this research is to assess the effectiveness of U-Dictionary in enhancing the pronunciation skills of students. The ability to pronounce words correctly is a crucial aspect of foreign language acquisition, particularly for Indonesian learners, and it plays a vital role in effective communication. Many English language learners face difficulties in pronouncing words when they speak, read, or listen to English. In today's digital age, mobile applications offer a variety of learning opportunities, including online learning through smartphones.This qualitative study delves into the use of U-Dictionary to augment students' pronunciation skills, and the author provides a detailed account of the research findings. The researchers observed a group of second-grade students at MTs Maarif Andong who were selected for this study. Thirty students participated as respondents and were interviewed and given questionnaires to provide accurate information. The findings indicate that the majority of students found media to be helpful in improving their pronunciation and believed that learning pronunciation is crucial. They also perceived the "perfect English pronunciation feature" in U-Dictionary as a practical and enjoyable way to overcome difficulties in learning pronunciation.
Co-Authors Abdurrachman Faridi Abdurrachman Faridi Abdurrahman Faridi Agustien, Helena I.R. Ainur Rosyidah Azmie Putry Alief Noor Farida Amalia Rosaline Angga Pratama Armadi Putra astuti, lidiana Aulia Khoirunnisa Ayu Jeanretno Tiara Putri Didit Kurniadi Dwi Herwindha Mahanani Dwi Rukmini Eko Heriyanto Endang Susilowati Faridi, Abdurrachman Frimadhona Syafri Frimadhona Syafri Fujiono, Fujiono Girindra Putri Dewi Saraswati, Girindra Putri Dewi Hajar Munawaroh Handayani, Indah Hartono Hartono Hartono, Rudi Harunika, Arian Pramesta Hendi Pratama Hendrawaty, Nurmala Henrikus Joko Yulianto Husna, Fanni Hanifah Hustarna . Intan Satriani Issy Yuliasri Jajang Nooralam Januarius Mujiyanto Januarius Mujiyanto, Januarius Jarwanto Jarwanto Kurniawan Yudhi Nugroho, Kurniawan Yudhi Lita Liviani Taopan Manuhutu, Natalia Maria Kartika Primaquinna Sejati Maskanah Mohammad Lotfie Maulida, Nabiela Moore, Leslie Mufidah, Nur Muhammad Luthfi Mursid Saleh Mursid Saleh Mursid Saleh Natalia Manuhutu Natalia Manuhutu Nisa, Wihdatun Novia Trisanti Nyoman Karina Wedhanti Pangestika, Anindya Pasca Kalisa Perwari Melati Akmilia Puji Astuti Ratih Inayah, Ratih Rika Setyawati Riski, Riski Risma Putri Windani Rudi Hartono Rudi Hartono Saputro, Ahmad Bowo Saqifanty, Awanda Bramantika Sari, Riski Norita Seftika Seftika Seftika Seftika Seful Bahri Sembiring, Shafa Salsabila Sri Wahyuni Sri Wahyuni Sri Wuli Fitriati Sumartono , Sumartono Suwandi Suwandi Syamsul Arifin Utama, Afrian Restu Voorsmit, Stanley Chris W, Widhiyanto Wahyuni , Sri Wardi, Tati Widhiyanto Yuliati - Yuni Dwi Susanti