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Female EFL Pre-Service Teachers’ Experiences During Field Teaching Practice at Vocational School Nurfaidah, Sitti; Ramadhani, Aulia; Malaka, Sartina
AL LUGHAWIYAAT Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): December
Publisher : IAIN KENDARI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31332/alg.v4i2.3698

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In the context of teacher training, the integration of gender dynamics within the educational setting has received increasing attention, particularly in environments where gender roles are distinctly emphasized. However, there remains a significant gap in the literature concerning the specific challenges and strategies of female EFL pre-service teachers in male-dominated vocational schools, which this study seeks to explore. This qualitative study aims to uncover the experiences of female EFL pre-service teachers during their field teaching practice in a male-dominated vocational school. The data were gathered from the reflections of nine female pre-service teachers. The findings revealed a variety of experiences encountered by the participants. They shared their initial reactions and feelings upon being assigned to teach at the school, the challenges they faced during the teaching practice, the difficulties encountered when interacting with male students, and the strategies they developed to overcome these interaction challenges.Keywords: Female EFL pre-service; field teaching practice; vocational school
"This isn’t Just about Me!”: A Collaborative Autoethnographic Inquiry into EFL Learners’ Social Awareness Construction Anggraini, Nurul; Setyarini, Sri; Nurfaidah, Sitti; Musaldin, La Ode; Mauliani, Sri
Al-TA'DIB: Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Kependidikan Volume 18 Nomor 2 2025
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31332/atdbwv18i2.11679

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In recent years, foreign language learning, especially English, has evolved from a purely academic focus to fostering social awareness, particularly in rural Indonesian areas where cultural barriers and stereotypes are prevalent. Anchored by collaborative autoethnography (CAE), this qualitative study reflects on our lived critical incidences as EFL learners from rural areas in Indonesia for more than a decade. This study depicts how we, as EFL learners and teachers at the same time, perceive English learning, which develops our linguistic abilities and literacies to contribute to the local communities. Through critical reflection we found that honing linguistic abilities or the English language did not merely develop the language skill, but it reconstructed EFL learners' social awareness. In this way, as rural EFL learners, we placed ourselves as the agents of change who are in charge of promoting cultural reformation, education development, and global community collaboration.
The Future of Inclusive Education: Preparing Students with Special Needs for the World of Work Dewi, A. Erni Ratna; Nurfaidah, Sitti
Journal of Pedagogi Vol. 1 No. 6 (2024): Journal of Pedagogi - December
Publisher : PT. Anagata Sembagi Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/c335h261

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Inclusive education is an important issue in ensuring equal access to education for individuals with special needs around the world. Despite its implementation in various countries, challenges such as skills gaps, lack of assistive technology, and social stigma still hinder the integration of students with special needs into the workforce. This research aims to explore these issues and find solutions that can support the development of inclusive education that is more oriented towards the needs of the world of work. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the research involved various stakeholders, including students, teachers, parents, employers and policymakers, to identify challenges and opportunities for collaboration between inclusive education and industry. The results showed the need for curriculum revision, integration of assistive technology and increased collaboration between inclusive schools and the world of work to address the skills gap. In addition, strong regulatory support and adequate investment from the government as well as the private sector are necessary to create an inclusive and equitable work environment for students with special needs
Emotional landscape of cultural diversity: A study of international students’ experiences Salim, Rahmawati; Rahmiatin, Titin; Nasrullah, Rahmat; Nurfaidah, Sitti; Tanghal, Analiza B.
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 16 No 1 (2026): Issued in March 2026
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v16i1.10175

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Despite the growing trend in international student mobility, research on the emotional journeys of Indonesian students in this context remains limited. This phenomenological case study seeks to explore the emotional experiences of Indonesian students participating in the International Credit Transfer Program (ICT) under the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program at the university in the Philippines. It analyzes how these students cope with emotional challenges and cultural adjustment during their five-month exchange. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with six participants of the students of the ICT program purposively selected and then analyzed using thematic analysis. The interviews were transcribed verbatim in Indonesian and systematically coded to identify recurring emotional themes. Findings revealed various emotional transitions, ranging from initial excitement and anxiety to feelings of cultural enrichment and emotional growth by the end of the program. This study highlights the importance of emotional support and cultural integration in enhancing the experience of international students. It is recommended that host institutions implement structured support systems to promote student well-being. Further research is recommended to explore long-term emotional impacts and cross-cultural comparisons.