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EFL Learners’ Self Efficacy and Its Relation to Reading Comprehension in Online Learning Fatin Nadifa Tarigan; Siti Aminah Hasibuan; Lia Agustina Damanik; Rika Wahyuni Tambunan
SALTeL Journal (Southeast Asia Language Teaching and Learning) Vol. 5 No. 1: January 2022
Publisher : Association of Language Teachers in Southeast Asia (ALTSA)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/saltel.v5i1.83

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Self-efficacy plays an influential role in iniating any action  including reading especially in online learning. Reading comprehension, along with all other language skills, has become a big concern in ELT, while self-efficacy is a pyschological aspect that affect the learners’ success in mastering the skill. In this regard, this study attempts to find out whether EFL learners’ self-efficacy affects the learners’ reading comprehension in Universitas Pembinaan Masyarakat Indonesia. The study applied correctional study with quantitative design. Participants in this study were 50 learners of English Education Department. A self-efficacy questionnaire (SEQ) and reading comprehension test were applied to the participants as parts of the correlational research model. The collected quantitative data were analyzed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) program. The finding shows that the result of r-calculation for learners’ self-efficacy and their reading score is .765. The score of significance level is < 0.05 (0.000 < 0.05) which means that Ha was accepted and H0 was rejected. This score indicates that there is a positive correlation between the two variables.
Exposing EFL Students’ FLRA in Reading Section: The Case of TOEFL Course Fatin Nadifa Tarigan; Dian Heriani; Anni Alvionita Simanjuntak; Siti Aminah Hasibuan
SALTeL Journal (Southeast Asia Language Teaching and Learning) Vol. 6 No. 2: July 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/saltel.v6i2.103

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Foreign Language Reading Anxiety (FLRA) becomes increasingly crucial for EFL students since it prevents the learners' reading grasp. This study reports on college students’ reflections on reading. The study's main objective was to determine students' reading anxiety levels and discover the most potential factors contributing to students’ Foreign Language Reading Anxiety (FLRA) in TOEFL Test. It was administered to 22 students of the English Department in Universitas Pembinaan Masyarakat Indonesia using purposive sampling in the academic year 2022/2023. To achieve this purpose, this study utilized both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The data were collected using a Foreign Language Reading Anxiety Scale (FLRAS) questionnaire with five-point Likert scale participants and an interview sheet to examine the levels of their reading anxiety and its factors. The results demonstrate that the student's reading anxiety levels were 18% in the low category, 64% in the medium category, and 18% in the high category. It indicates that they experienced a medium level of anxiety while reading with unfamiliar vocabulary and unknown topics, and the fear of making mistakes was identified as the significant factor of FL reading anxiety.
Application and Challenges of Digital Storytelling Based Artificial Intelligence for Language Skills: A Narrative Review Tarigan, Fatin Nadifa; Hasibuan, Siti Aminah; Nurmayana
SALTeL Journal (Southeast Asia Language Teaching and Learning) Vol. 7 No. 1: January 2024
Publisher : Association of Language Teachers in Southeast Asia (ALTSA)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/saltel.v7i1.117

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Digital storytelling, coupled with Artificial Intelligence (AI), has emerged as a powerful tool for enhancing language skills in learners. This study explores the multifaceted applications of digital storytelling based AI in the realm of language education, shedding light on its pedagogical benefits and innovative possibilities. However, while the potential of AI digital storytelling is promising, it also presents several significant challenges. It critically examines the challenges and offer insights into its application for language classroom. The data were 12 journal publications studied searched on the Publish or Persih, Google Scholar and Scopus database and its publication time range is in 2020- 2023. By conducting narrative review, this study provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving intersection of technology and the benefits of AI- digital storytelling in language. education
Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) and English Language Proficiency among University EFL Students: A Quantitative Analysis Hasibuan, Siti Aminah; Assajidah
SALTeL Journal (Southeast Asia Language Teaching and Learning) Vol. 9 No. 1: January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/saltel.v9i1.175

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Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) has gained increasing attention in higher education as a means of enhancing English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning through the integration of digital technologies. This study aims to investigate the relationship between the use of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) and English language proficiency among university EFL students using a quantitative research approach. A total of 120 undergraduate students from a public university participated in the study. Data were collected through a MALL usage questionnaire and a standardized English proficiency test covering listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The questionnaire was designed to measure students’ frequency of mobile device use, types of mobile applications employed, and perceived usefulness of MALL in English language learning. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistical techniques, including correlation and multiple regression analyses. The results revealed a significant positive relationship between MALL usage and students’ overall English language proficiency. Specifically, higher levels of engagement with mobile learning applications were associated with improved performance in vocabulary acquisition, reading comprehension, and listening skills. The regression analysis further indicated that the frequency of MALL use and students perceived usefulness of mobile learning significantly predicted English language proficiency, accounting for a substantial proportion of the variance. The findings suggest that MALL can serve as an effective supplementary tool in university EFL classrooms by promoting flexible, learner-centered, and autonomous learning experiences. This study provides empirical evidence supporting the integration of mobile technologies into English language instruction at the tertiary level. Pedagogical implications include the need for instructors to strategically incorporate mobile-based activities and guide students in selecting appropriate applications to maximize learning outcomes. Future research is recommended to explore experimental designs and longitudinal studies to further examine the causal effects of MALL on specific language skills.