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The Implementation of CLT for Teaching English to Elementary Level Students at Islamic Boarding School Language Center Hana, Mil’ul; Sulistyowati, Titis; rismiyanto, rismiyanto
Journal Prakarsa Paedagogia Vol 8, No 1 (2025): Vol. 8. No 1 (2025): Juni 2025
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/jpp.v8i1.15140

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Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is an approach that gives priority to language as a means of communication for real-life purposes, emphasizing interaction and the practical use of language. This study looks into how implements CLT in teaching English in elementary classes at the Language Center and how teacher’s perception views its effectiveness. This study uses a qualitative research design where data is collected through classroom observation and questionnaires completed by teacher and students in elementary level students. Observation allows the researcher to view the teaching practice in action, while interviews have covered the teacher’s opinions and experiences with CLT. Data analysis involve observations and responses to establish major themes relating to the effectiveness of CLT in enhancing student learning and engagement. The participants of this study are an English teacher and 8 students. The findings are the teacher implements CLT at Language Center in five principles; interaction through active participation, meaningful communication via real-life tasks, prioritizing fluency over accuracy, a student-centered approach, and authentic materials for relevance. The teacher also views CLT as a positive teaching method. It is shown by the effectiveness in motivating students and improving students’ communicative competence. 
Efforts To Improve Early Detection of Diabetes Mellitus in UPTD Puskesmas Ngasem Kediri District Prasetyo, Joko; Sulistyowati, Titis; Fatah, Nur Alim; Rachmatulaili; Hidayat, Ichwan
Journal of Community Engagement in Health Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): September
Publisher : Universitas STRADA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30994/jceh.v8i2.678

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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease with a steadily increasing global prevalence and is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, including in Indonesia. This condition creates a major health and economic burden, particularly for individuals with low to middle socioeconomic status, as it is often detected late and inadequately treated. Limited public awareness of early symptoms, modifiable risk factors, and preventive measures is a key factor contributing to delayed diagnosis and the risk of serious complications in the future. This community service program was carried out at Ngasem Community Health Center, Kediri Regency, and involved 25 participants with a history of DM. The primary objective was to enhance community knowledge and awareness regarding DM through health education using a participatory approach. Knowledge levels were assessed before and after the intervention to evaluate the effectiveness of the educational activity. The results indicated a clear improvement in participants’ understanding of the early symptoms of DM, associated risk factors, and preventive strategies. This suggests that participatory health education is an effective approach to improving public knowledge and encouraging proactive health behavior. Sustained and systematic educational interventions are therefore essential to support the prevention and control of DM at the community level.
Book Clubs as a Pedagogical Tool for Developing Critical Thinking: Evidence from an English Education Program in Indonesia Rusiana, Rusiana; Nuraeningsih, Nuraeningsih; Sulistyowati, Titis; Syafei, Muh; Romadlon, Farid Noor; Nurcahyo, Agung Dwi; Agulan, Loreen P.; Thongmark, Natthanan; Anna, Sibhekinkosi; Kurt-Taşpınar, Havva; Milad, Abdurahman Ahmed
Indonesian Journal on Learning and Advanced Education (IJOLAE) Vol. 6, No. 3, September 2024
Publisher : Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/ijolae.v6i3.23663

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In higher education, critical thinking skills are essential for students to develop their ability to explore problems, questions, or situations, find a solution, and justify their positions. Such skills can be cultivated through sustained, authentic dialogue with peers or in groups. To provide a supportive environment for dialogue and interaction among students, a book club was utilized as an alternative and extension activity of Extensive Reading course within the English Education Study Program at a private university in Indonesia. The book club enables students to connect with others, expressing and exchanging ideas and thoughts, thereby sharpening their critical thinking skills. This mixed-method study investigated the students’ reading and critical thinking skills after participating in the book club, the effectiveness of book club in developing these skills, and the ways in which the book club fostered critical thinking skills. Twenty-three freshmen from one class participated in the study. The instruments used were a reading test, a survey of critical thinking skills, and students’ work. The reading test and  critical thinking survey were administered sequentially after the treatment, while  students’ work was qualitatively analyzed. The findings reveal that book club is effective in developing student’s critical thinking skills,  particularly  in terms of creating alternative t endings to a given story.
Incorporating Indigenous Content to Develop English Materials for Primary School Levels: The Teachers' Voices Nuraeningsih; Rusiana; Sulistyowati, Titis; Hidayati, Richma
JEELS (Journal of English Education and Linguistics Studies) Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025): JEELS November 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syekh Wasil, Kediri, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30762/jeels.v12i2.5025

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The present research explores primary school teachers’ perceptions of the possibility of integrating indigenous content in English instruction in Indonesia. The current curriculum, Kurikulum Merdeka, allows teachers to develop materials related to essential content. With that image in mind, this research tried to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of incorporating indigenous content, such as local folktales, songs, games, and traditions, to develop English materials. The research employs a qualitative research method. The participants were five teachers from different subdistricts in Kudus, Central Java, Indonesia. They were purposively selected and voluntarily participated in the research. A focus group discussion was carried out to gain the teachers’ insights. The questions address three main points: the objectives of English teaching in primary schools, the incorporation of indigenous content into English materials, and the challenges faced when integrating this content into those materials. The triangulation was conducted by collecting the teachers’ written responses on the same topic with more detailed questions. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. The research findings reveal that teachers have a positive view of the inclusion of indigenous content in English instruction, as it is relevant to students’ real-life contexts. The challenges that might emerge are limited resources, insufficient training, and lack of experts and authority.  support. Practically, teachers can introduce indigenous content into the teaching materials. In wider contexts, curriculum designers are recommended to consider addressing indigenous content in the English curriculum for primary school students.
Student teachers' difficulties in implementing lesson plan during teaching internship Prasetyanti, Rahmanissa Nurul Hikmah; Rismiyanto, Rismiyanto; Sulistyowati, Titis
Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning (JETLE) Vol 7, No 1 (2025): Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning (JETLE)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/jetle.v7i1.36195

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The teaching internship program is designed to help students develop into professional educators and effectively implement their lesson plans. During the 2024/2025 academic year, English student teachers from Muria Kudus University participated in a teaching internship program at SMA 1 Mejobo. However, implementing their lesson plans in a real classroom was not easy. The objective of this research is to determine whether English student teachers face difficulties when implementing their lesson plans during the teaching internship. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with a case study method. The data sources consist of seven participants from seventh-semester English Education students who are participating in the teaching internship program at SMA 1 Mejobo and were selected using purposive sampling (homogeneous). Data were collected through two instruments: questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, then analyzed using thematic analysis, and verified by the participants. The results of the study revealed that student teachers still face several difficulties, such as a lack of experience, limited time, poor classroom control, inadequate teaching media, and so on. The researcher concluded that student teachers had difficulties in implementing lesson plans during teaching internship program