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Teachers’ Challenges in Teaching Online English to Young Learners: A Case Study in Pandemic Era Fahriany Fahriany; Fitriani Fitriani; Lulu Farhan; Nida Husna; Didin Nuruddin Hidayat; Mahlil Mahlil
Jurnal Basicedu Vol 6, No 4 (2022): August Pages 5501-7663
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/basicedu.v6i4.2876

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This study aims to explore the challenges of primary school teachers in teaching online English to young learners in the pandemic era and teachers’ views toward teaching online English. The teachers also provide the solutions to overcome the problems. This is a qualitative research that employs a case study as the approach. The data are obtained through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with 20 English teachers of primary schools. The results show many challenges emerged from three sides: instructional activity, time management, and student assessment. Challenges of instructional activity cover students’ motivation, English levels of student proficiency, communication, cooperative learning, and teaching writing. Time management challenges include having a limited amount of time and providing feedback. Meanwhile, student assessments assess students’ attitudes and cognitive skills. This study suggests the administrators and authorities of education policymakers evaluate the guidelines to enhance the quality of online teaching, especially for elementary schools.
SIGNIFIKANSI GAMBAR TERHADAP PEMAHAMAN TEKS INSTRUKSI BAHASA INGGRIS PADA PENDIDIKAN VOKASI Mahlil Mahlil; Tanzir Masykar
VOCATECH: Vocational Education and Technology Journal Vol 2, No 1 (2020): October
Publisher : Akademi Komunitas Negeri Aceh Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38038/vocatech.v2i1.50

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Abstract One of the skills vocational education students must master in English courses is understanding the language of instruction or procedures in English. A total of 24 vocational education students at the Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe participated in filling out the questionnaires distributed online. Data were collected using the convenience sampling technique for two weeks from the date of August 26, 2020 until September 9, 2020. The data were analyzed qualitatively using the Miles and Huberman model. Data analysis consists of four stages, extensive coding, pattern coding, distilling and making propositions. The results showed that the majority of vocational education students at PNL were visual learners. The inclusion of pictures in the English instruction material is very helpful in understanding the text of the instructions given. Students prefer English instruction materials that are equipped with pictures rather than just pictures or just text. Students also use google translate to understand unfamiliar words to understand English instruction texts. Keywords: English, Language Instruction, Picture Signifiance, Vocation __________________________ Abstrak Salah satu kemampuan yang harus dikuasai oleh mahasiswa pendidikan vokasi dalam mata kuliah Bahasa Inggris adalah memahami bahasa instruksi atau prosedur berbahasa Inggris. Sebanyak 24 mahasiswa pendidikan vokasi pada kampus Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe berpartisipasi mengisi kuesioner yang disebarkan secara daring. Pengambilan data menggunakan the convenience sampling technique selama dua minggu dari tanggal 26 Agustus 2020 sampai 9 Sepetember 2020.Data dianalisis secara kualitatif dengan menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman. Analisa data terdiri dari empat tahap, extensive coding, pattern coding, distilling and making propositions. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas mahasiswa pendidikan vokasi di PNL adalah pembelajar visual. Penyertaan gambar pada materi instruksi berbahasa Inggris sangat membantu memahami teks instruksi yang diberikan. Siswa lebih memilih materi instruksi berbahasa Inggris yang dilengkapi dengan gambar daripada hanya gambar atau hanya teks saja. Mahsiswa juga menggunakan bantuan google translate dalam memahami teks instruksi Bahasa Inggris yang sulit dipahami. Kata Kunci: Bahasa Instrucksi, Bahasa Inggris, Sigifikansi Gambar, Vokasi __________________________
Factors impacting English teachers’ creativity in teaching English as a foreign language in Indonesia Didin Nuruddin Hidayat; Fitriah Fitriah; Mahlil Mahlil; Jon Mason
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 10, No 1 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (388.982 KB) | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v10i1.26145

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Teachers bring various experiences to the classroom, and their beliefs about ‘creative teaching’ or ‘good teaching’ practices are frequently influenced by various factors, including their own teaching experiences, individual motivation, and organizational constraints. This context frames their early efforts to develop creative practices, and recognition of influences further affects the level of creativity displayed by teachers. This study aims to ascertain the factors that affected teachers’ creativity in English language teaching (ELT) in contemporary Indonesian higher education. We interviewed twenty Indonesian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers about the factors influencing their creativity and their motivations for teaching creatively. We identified three factors which influenced teachers’ creativity: their knowledge and teaching experiences, their motivation, and the role of technology. These three factors served as a guide for teachers regarding how they might integrate creativity into their teaching practice. Additionally, Indonesian EFL teachers believed that their creativity was necessary to assist students in learning, create an enjoyable learning experience, and encourage students to be creative. This belief appears to be partially due to the affordance of the rapidly changing digital environment which enables student-centred and self-directed learning. Finally, this study indicates that creativity is not instinctive to teachers; however, they can nurture their creativity by accepting their innovative ideas through developing their abilities to teach creatively.
Factors impacting English teachers’ creativity in teaching English as a foreign language in Indonesia Didin Nuruddin Hidayat; Fitriah Fitriah; Mahlil Mahlil; Jon Mason
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 10, No 1 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v10i1.26145

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Teachers bring various experiences to the classroom, and their beliefs about ‘creative teaching’ or ‘good teaching’ practices are frequently influenced by various factors, including their own teaching experiences, individual motivation, and organizational constraints. This context frames their early efforts to develop creative practices, and recognition of influences further affects the level of creativity displayed by teachers. This study aims to ascertain the factors that affected teachers’ creativity in English language teaching (ELT) in contemporary Indonesian higher education. We interviewed twenty Indonesian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers about the factors influencing their creativity and their motivations for teaching creatively. We identified three factors which influenced teachers’ creativity: their knowledge and teaching experiences, their motivation, and the role of technology. These three factors served as a guide for teachers regarding how they might integrate creativity into their teaching practice. Additionally, Indonesian EFL teachers believed that their creativity was necessary to assist students in learning, create an enjoyable learning experience, and encourage students to be creative. This belief appears to be partially due to the affordance of the rapidly changing digital environment which enables student-centred and self-directed learning. Finally, this study indicates that creativity is not instinctive to teachers; however, they can nurture their creativity by accepting their innovative ideas through developing their abilities to teach creatively.
Implementasi Cloud Computing Untuk Media Pembelajaran Interaktif Bahasa Inggris Berbasis Android Asri Nanda; Hari Toha Hidayat; Mahlil Mahlil
Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering Vol 3, No 2 (2023)
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jaise.v3i2.4579

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Bahasa Inggris merupakan bahasa internasional yang memiliki peran penting dalam menghubungkan berbagai masyarakat di seluruh dunia. Data dari survei EF EPI (English Proficiency Index) menunjukkan bahwa Indonesia memiliki skor kemampuan bahasa Inggris sebesar 52.12. Sebagai respons terhadap hal ini, sebuah platform media pembelajaran berbasis Android telah dikembangkan. Platform ini berkomunikasi dengan server cloud yang diatur melalui teknologi Docker. Aplikasi ini menjalani pengujian sistem menggunakan metode black box testing. Hasil dari pengujian ini menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi ini memiliki tingkat kelayakan sebesar 94% dari 50 pengguna yang berpartisipasi dalam pengujian. Selain itu, pengujian kepuasan aplikasi dengan melibatkan 50 responden menunjukkan bahwa 85% dari mereka merasa puas dengan aplikasi pembelajaran ini, sementara 15% menyatakan ketidakpuasan. Hasil dari implementasi performa cloud computing mendapatkan nilai rata-rata 8,38 permintaan per detik pada waktu respon 1 detik dengan 1/1000 permintaan. Ketika pengguna meningkat 10/1000 pengguna mendapatkan nilai rata-rata 34,19 permintaan per detik dengan waktu respon 1 detik. Cloud computing pada aplikasi berfungsi dengan baik dan aplikasi dapat diakses sampai 1000 pengguna.Kata kunci : Android, Media Pembelajaran, Cloud Computing, Blackbox Testing AbstractEnglish is an international language that plays a crucial role in connecting various societies around the world. Data from the EF EPI (English Proficiency Index) survey indicates that Indonesia has an English language proficiency score of 52.12. In response to this, an Android-based media learning platform has been developed. This platform communicates with a cloud server managed through Docker technology. The application undergoes system testing using the black box testing method. The results of this testing show that the application has a feasibility rate of 94% among the 50 users who participated in the testing. Furthermore, a satisfaction test involving 50 respondents revealed that 85% of them are satisfied with this learning application, while 15% expressed dissatisfaction. The performance implementation of cloud computing yielded an average of 8.38 requests per second with a 1-second response time at 1/1000 requests. When the user load increases to 10/1000 users, the average rate beccame 34.19 requests per second with a 1-second response time. Cloud computing in the application functions effectively, and the application can be accessed by up to 1000 users.Keywords : Android, Media Pembelajaran, Cloud Computing, Blackbox Testing