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Career Paths and Educational Effectiveness: A Tracer Study of Indonesian Literature Alumni at Universitas Alkhairaat Palu Rizky Anugrah Putra; Syamsuddin; Suparni; Mu'jizat; Rasuna Rasid Talib; Sayama Malabar
Applied Linguistics: Innovative Approaches and Emerging Trends Vol 2 No 1 (2025): Applied Linguistics: Innovative Approaches and Emerging Trends
Publisher : Yayasan Nurul Iman Muara Gading Mas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58989/xjhsz145

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This study examines the alignment between the employment of alumni from the Indonesian Literature Study Program at Universitas Alkhairaat and the field of knowledge they pursued. To achieve these goals, the researcher conducted a qualitative descriptive analysis of alumni who graduated in the past two years, using an online tracer study questionnaire. The results were presented in chart to facilitate the understanding of quantitative data. The findings revealed that most alumni from the program have entered the workforce. 78% of participants stated that the courses offered in the program were relevant to their current jobs, while 22% found no relevance. The researcher concluded that this mismatch could be attributed to the competitive job market and workforce saturation, leading employers to seek graduates with specialized skills and unique value.
Enriching Students’ Vocabulary by Using Frontloading Strategy Nadia Pratiwi Kasim; Rasuna Rasid Talib; Sri Agriyanti Mestari
Research Review: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): Research Review: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin (Agustus 2023 - Januari 2024)
Publisher : Transbahasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54923/researchreview.v2i2.60

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The aim of this research is to find out whether frontloading strategy can enrich significantly the students’ vocabulary of SMK Negeri Model Gorontalo or not. This research applied the pre-experimental research design, with one Pre-test and Post-test design which consisted of seven meetings include the treatments. The population in this research was tenth grade students of SMK Negeri Model Gorontalo which consisted of 105 students. The sample was taking by purposive sampling technique and the total number of samples was 35 students in class Ⅹ TKJ. The result of the data analysis show that there is an improvement between the result of pre-test and post-test. The mean score of the pre-test of the students was 50,02 and the post-test was 75. It also shown that the t-test value (8,50) was higher than the t-table value (2,032). It means that the Alternative Hypothesis (H1) was accepted, and the Null Hypothesis (H0) was rejected. Thus, the using Frontloading Strategy can enrich significantly the students’ vocabulary at tenth grade students of SMK Negeri Model Gorontalo.
The Use of Semantic Mapping Strategy to Enhance EFL Students’ Vocabulary Mastery at The Seventh Grade of SMP Negeri 1 Tapa Jihan Asfari Daud; Rasuna Rasid Talib; Fahria Malabar
Research Review: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Research Review: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin (Februari 2025 - Juli 2025)
Publisher : Transbahasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54923/researchreview.v4i1.146

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This study explores the effectiveness of the Semantic Mapping strategy in enhancing vocabulary mastery among seventh-grade EFL students at SMP Negeri 1 Tapa. The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test to assess students’ vocabulary improvement. The participants were selected through purposive sampling from class 7-3, identified as having lower vocabulary proficiency. The intervention involved the implementation of Semantic Mapping in vocabulary lessons over a set period. The results showed a substantial improvement in students’ vocabulary scores, with the pre-test average at 46.36 and the post-test average increasing to 70.68. Statistical analysis using a paired sample t-test revealed a p-value of 0.000, indicating a statistically significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores. This confirms the rejection of the null hypothesis (H₀) and the acceptance of the alternative hypothesis (H₁), which states that the Semantic Mapping strategy positively affects vocabulary acquisition. The findings suggest that this strategy aids learners in organizing and retaining vocabulary more effectively. Therefore, it is recommended that English teachers incorporate Semantic Mapping into their instructional practices to enhance vocabulary development and support overall language learning success.
Improving Students' Reading Comprehension of Recount Text Through Jigsaw Method at VIII Grade Student of SMP Negeri 3 Limboto Mey Datumula; Rasuna Rasid Talib; Irmawaty Umar
Research Review: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Research Review: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin (Agustus 2025 - Januari 2026)
Publisher : Transbahasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54923/researchreview.v4i2.230

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This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of the Jigsaw cooperative learning method in improving students’ reading comprehension of recount texts. The research was carried out at SMP Negeri 3 Limboto, involving 23 eighth-grade students during the 2024/2025 academic year. Employing a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design, the study implemented one group pre-test and post-test. The research procedure included an initial pre-test to assess students’ baseline reading comprehension, followed by four treatment sessions in which the Jigsaw technique was applied, and concluded with a post-test to measure improvement. The pre-test results indicated that most students fell into the “weak” category, with an average score of 26.43. After the treatment, the post-test results revealed a substantial improvement, with the mean score rising to 70.78. A paired sample t-test was conducted to determine the statistical significance of the difference between pre-test and post-test scores. The analysis produced a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), confirming that the improvement was statistically significant. The findings suggest that the Jigsaw method fosters active participation, peer collaboration, and deeper understanding, which in turn enhances reading comprehension skills. Specifically, the approach was effective in enabling students to identify key ideas, sequence events, and comprehend details within recount texts. Based on these results, the Jigsaw technique is recommended as a practical instructional strategy for teaching reading comprehension in junior high schools.
Role Play as an Active Learning Techniques in Improving Speaking Skill of Grade 7 Students at MTs Al-Huda Gorontalo Wahyudin A.R. Latoko; Moh. Syahrun Ibrahim; Sri Agriyanti Mestari; Rasuna Rasid Talib; Zulkifli Tanipu
Research Review: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Research Review: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin (Februari 2026 - Juli 2026)
Publisher : Transbahasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54923/researchreview.v5i1.327

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This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Role Play technique as an active learning strategy in improving the speaking skills of seventh-grade students at MTs Al-Huda Gorontalo. The research employed a quantitative approach using a pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design. The participants of the study were 24 students of Class VII-B in the 2024/2025 academic year. Data were collected through speaking tests administered before and after the treatment. The speaking assessment covered fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammatical accuracy, and comprehensibility using a rubric adapted from Brown (2004). The treatment was conducted in six meetings through structured, semi-guided, and open-ended role play activities based on daily communication contexts. The results showed that students’ speaking skills improved significantly after the implementation of the Role Play technique. The mean score increased from 48.55 in the pre-test to 63.36 in the post-test. In addition, students became more confident, active, and fluent in expressing ideas orally. The paired sample t-test indicated that the improvement was statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Therefore, Role Play was found to be effective in improving students’ speaking skills and creating a more interactive and communicative learning environment.
Teacher-Student Translanguaging Interaction: A Discourse Analysis of Eliciting Responses in EFL Classrooms Fadly Umadji; Hasanuddin Fatsah; Muziatun; Rasuna Talib; Rahman Taufiqrianto Dako
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v14i1.10007

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This study investigates the strategic utilization of translanguaging within teacher-student interactional sequences to elicit and facilitate student responses in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom of SMA Negeri 11 Gorontalo Utara. Set within the rural, multi-ethnic educational context of Gentuma Village, which is deeply characterized by the local sociocultural philosophy of Huyula (mutual cooperation), this research challenges traditional monolingual biases in language pedagogy. Employing a qualitative descriptive case study design oriented towards classroom discourse analysis. The analysis strictly integrates Doff’s (2012) taxonomy of elicitation techniques encompassing questioning, visual aids, games, texts, and non-verbal cues, with contemporary translanguaging pedagogical frameworks. The results demonstrate that the teacher systematically orchestrates a sophisticated "symphony of languages," fluidly mobilizing English, Indonesian, Gorontalo, Javanese, Sanger, and Manado Malay to activate students' background knowledge, lower the affective filter, and prompt active verbal participation. Specifically, visual and game-based elicitation techniques proved highly effective when coupled with translanguaging, transforming the rigid Initiation-Response-Feedback (IRF) sequence into a collaborative, hybrid interactional space. The findings reveal that translanguaging elicitation is not a remedial necessity for linguistic deficits, but a culturally sustaining pedagogical strategy that leverages local linguistic repertoires to build global communicative competence. This study provides empirical evidence that validating multi-ethnic identities within the EFL classroom fosters an inclusive learning environment, significantly enhancing students' willingness to communicate and overall classroom interactional competence
Bridging the Academic–Vocational Gap: A Needs Analysis for Developing a Project-Based English Module in an Agribusiness Context Elva Bonita Arbie; Nonny Basalama; Sartin T Miolo; Muziatun Mukadji; Hasanuddin Fatsah; Rasuna Talib
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v14i1.10979

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The demand for English proficiency in vocational education requires instructional materials that align with students’ professional contexts. Although English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and Project-Based Learning (PjBL) have been widely explored in vocational education, studies integrating ESP needs analysis, Agribusiness-specific content, Project-Based Learning, and the Merdeka Curriculum remain limited. This study aims to identify the target needs and learning needs of Agribusiness students at SMKN 1 Paguyaman as a basis for developing an ESP module integrated with Project-Based Learning. This research represents the Analysis phase of the ADDIE model and employed a descriptive needs analysis design. Data were collected through document analysis of the Phase F English Learning Outcomes and questionnaires administered to one English teacher, three Agribusiness productive teachers, and 18 eleventh-grade Agribusiness students. The data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis involving data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings revealed a gap between curriculum expectations and classroom practices, particularly regarding limited technical vocabulary and the lack of contextualized instructional materials. Specifically, 88% of students reported difficulty understanding English vocabulary, while 93% expressed a need for agriculture-related procedural text materials. Procedure and descriptive texts were identified as the most relevant text types, whereas Project-Based Learning and interactive audio features were considered effective in supporting student engagement and comprehension. The novelty of this study lies in integrating ESP needs analysis, Agribusiness-specific content, Project-Based Learning, and the Merdeka Curriculum as a foundation for developing contextualized instructional materials. The study concludes that a contextualized ESP module is essential to bridge the gap between content knowledge and students’ language competence.
The Use of TikTok for Learning English Vocabulary Pratiwi Anjar Sari Hasan; Rasuna Talib; Magvirah El Walidayni Kau
Journal of English Teaching and Linguistic Issues (JETLI) Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): Journal of English Teaching and Linguistic Issues (JETLI)
Publisher : English Education Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58194/jetli.v4i3.2973

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Learning English vocabulary using TikTok as a media learning is expected to provide students with a practical, engaging, and meaningful learning experience. This research aims to determine the implementation of teaching English vocabulary to fifth-grade students of SD Laboratorium UNG through TikTok media. This study used a qualitative approach with a descriptive case study design, involving 20 fifth-grade students at SD Laboratorium UNG in the academic year 2024/2025 as research subjects. The data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, focusing on three basic types of vocabulary: nouns, verbs, and adjectives, which were taught using TikTok videos. This research showed that (1) using TikTok videos in the classroom increases students’ interest, participation, and understanding of English vocabulary. This was proven by observations that have been analyzed about the implementation of TikTok videos as a medium for learning English vocabulary to fifth-grade students at SD Laboratorium UNG. (2) students showed improvement in recognizing, pronouncing, and using vocabulary in simple sentences, and felt more confident in the learning process. This is based on the results of interviews conducted with 5 students who were most active during the implementation of TikTok videos in English vocabulary learning activities. Despite challenges such as limited access to technology, TikTok proved to be an effective medium for teaching vocabulary to young EFL learners. Keywords: TikTok, Vocabulary, Learning Media, Young Learners
Implementing the Merdeka Curriculum in Vocational ELT: Challenges, Enablers, and Implications for Students’ Employability Yayu Anggraini H. Katili; Rasuna Talib
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v7i2.433

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Despite growing attention to curriculum reform in Indonesia, limited empirical research has examined the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in English language teaching in tourism vocational schools in relation to students’ employability. This study explores the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in ELT at Bubohu Tourism Vocational School in Gorontalo. This research focuses on supporting factors, challenges and implications for students’ work readiness. This research used a qualitative case study design involving three English teachers and five students. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews and document analysis, then analyzed thematically. The findings show that curriculum documents were complete and aligned with student-centered learning principles. However, classroom practices remained mostly teacher-directed and focused on theoretical instruction. Supporting factors included teachers’ commitment and students’ enthusiasm for practice-based learning, while limited professional training and inadequate facilities hindered implementation. In terms of employability, students demonstrated progress in technical service skills, work attitudes, and self-confidence through practical activities, although communicative and ESP-based learning opportunities remained limited. This study highlights the gap between curriculum expectations and classroom practices and emphasizes the need for ESP-oriented teaching to support students’ employability.
An Analysis of Students’ Problems in Reading Comprehension at SMK Negeri 1 Gorontalo Ariani Prihatmini Pakaya; Rasuna Rasid Talib; Sri Rumiyatiningsih Luwiti; Sartin T. Miolo; Rahmawaty Mamu
Research Review: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Research Review: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin (Februari 2026 - Juli 2026)
Publisher : Transbahasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54923/researchreview.v5i1.518

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This study aimed to identify and thoroughly analyze the specific reading comprehension problems faced by tenth-grade vocational students at SMK Negeri 1 Gorontalo within the implementation of Kurikulum Merdeka. The research employed a descriptive qualitative methodology utilizing the interactive data analysis model framework. The participants consisted of 21 tenth-grade vocational students (Batch 2023). Data were collected using a 42-item Likert-scale diagnostic questionnaire administered via Google Forms, complemented by semi-structured interviews with 10 selected key respondents. The theoretical foundation was grounded in Duke and Cartwright's Active View of Reading model. The findings revealed a severe "linguistic bottleneck" where 85.7% of students struggled significantly with unfamiliar vocabulary, forcing 90.4% to rely heavily on mechanical word-for-word translation. Furthermore, 71.4% experienced cognitive overload when encountering complex sentence structures and multi-clause syntactic patterns. Externally, an instructional gap was prominent, with 76.1% of students highlighting a critical deficiency in visual or multimodal learning media in the classroom. Conversely, cultural schema activation acted as a major catalyst; 80.9% exhibited high motivation when reading local folklore. The study concludes that vocational reading failure is primarily driven by linguistic barriers and instructional limitations rather than motivational apathy, emphasizing an urgent need for multimodal scaffolding in vocational EFL contexts.