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Peer Support and Confidence in English Speaking Proficiency among EFL Students Ayu, Hijrinia Kusumaning; Thamrin, Nur Sehang; Dewi, Anjar Kusuma; Kamaruddin, Abdul
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): February
Publisher : MASI Mandiri Edukasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v5i1.972

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This study investigates the influence of peer support systems on students’ self-confidence and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) speaking proficiency. Using a quantitative survey design, data were collected from 150 English Education students from three universities in Palu, Indonesia. The questionnaire measured emotional support, feedback and correction, academic support, self-confidence, and self-perceived English-speaking skill. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), and simple linear regression in Jamovi. The findings indicate that peer support has a significant positive effect on students’ self-confidence (R² = 0.217, p < .001) and self-perceived English-speaking ability (R² = 0.283, p < .001). Furthermore, mediation analysis reveals that self-confidence partially mediates the relationship between peer support and speaking ability. Although the measurement model demonstrates marginal fit based on CFI and TLI values, the RMSEA value indicates an acceptable model fit. These results highlight the importance of supportive peer environments in fostering confidence and improving speaking proficiency in EFL contexts, particularly through informal peer interactions outside the classroom.
English /v/ Under Pressure: Phonological Interference among Kaili Rai EFL Students Rahma, Adinda Mawadda; Bochari, Siska; Mukrim, Mukrim; Thamrin, Nursehang
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v5i1.1197

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This study investigates phonological interference in the production of the English voiced labiodental fricative /v/ among Kaili Rai EFL students. The research problem arises from the frequent substitution of /v/ with /f/ among Indonesian learners, while variation across phonological positions and specific regional language backgrounds remains underexplored. The objective of this study is to identify the types and frequency of interference in /v/ pronunciation and to examine positional vulnerability in its realization. A descriptive quantitative design was employed. Thirty-four students were selected through purposive sampling from a population of 211. Data were gathered using word lists, minimal pairs, and sentence reading tasks containing /v/ in initial, medial, and final positions. The recordings were transcribed using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and analyzed through frequency and percentage calculations. The findings reveal three types of interference: substitution, omission, and epenthesis, with substitution emerging as the most dominant pattern. Interference occurred more frequently in word-initial and word-final positions than in medial positions, indicating that phonological position plays a significant role in second language segment production. The results demonstrate that pronunciation difficulty is not solely caused by the absence of a phoneme in the first language but is also shaped by positional distribution.
Navigating Constructive Feedback in Indonesia’s PPG Practicum: Challenges, Emotions, and Emerging Feedback Literacy Nadrun, Nadrun; Mashuri, Mashuri; Thamrin, Nur Sehang; Kamaruddin, Abdul
Vidya Karya Vol 41, No 1 (2026): APRIL 2026
Publisher : Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20527/jvk.v41i1.25579

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Constructive feedback is a core component of professional learning in school-based teaching practicums, yet pre-service teachers often experience difficulty turning feedback into concrete instructional improvement. This study aims to explore how pre-service teachers in the Indonesian Pendidikan Profesi Guru (PPG) program receive, interpret, and enact constructive feedback during the school-based teaching practicum (Praktik Pengalaman Lapangan/PPL), including the challenges they face and the strategies they use to respond. The study employed a qualitative phenomenological design. Participants included eight student teachers and five mentor teachers from seven partner schools in Palu, Indonesia. Data were collected through individual semi-structured interviews conducted in Indonesian, audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. The findings show that student teachers generally accepted feedback as supportive and developmental, but enactment remained limited. Key barriers included pedagogical-technical difficulties (translating curriculum learning outcomes into ABCD-structured learning objectives, selecting appropriate instructional models, and aligning assessment practices), classroom enactment constraints (pacing, engagement, classroom management), affective pressures (low confidence, pressure from repeated revisions, confusion due to multiple inputs), and mentoring continuity issues (limited access to mentors/supervisors and delayed clarification). Despite these barriers, student teachers developed adaptive strategies, such as note-taking, iterative revision, peer collaboration, intensive consultation, and the use of digital and AI-supported resources, while mentor teachers supported progress through gradual coaching and combined verbal and written feedback. In conclusion, feedback effectiveness in PPL depends not only on student teachers’ positive acceptance but also on the acceptance-to-enactment pathway enabled by actionable feedforward, psychologically safe interactions, and sustained dialogic mentoring. The study implies that PPG programs should strengthen mentoring coordination, provide clear exemplars and criteria, and embed structured feedback literacy support to help pre-service teachers translate feedback into observable teaching improvement.
Co-Authors A. Harbelubun, Y. Claudia Dhian A.A. Ketut Agung Cahyawan W Abd Kamaruddin Abdul Kamaruddin Agussatriana Alka, Nur Faiza Harsono Aminah Suriaman Aminuddin Hassan Amri, Hasrawati Anggreani, Dwi Putri Toba Anggreni, Afrillia Anggun Pratiwi Anjar Kusuma Dewi Anjar Kusuma Dewi Arid, Muhammad Artanti, Ni Luh Rani Auliya, Asti Fitra Ayu, Hijrinia Kusumaning Azahra, Fadlia Azizah, Wafiq Badrun Larandang Basiradanuwijaya, Trisnawaty Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Desrin Lebagi Dewi, Anjar Kusuma Dinah Aprilia Dinah Aprilia Dinarti Dwi Putri, Dwi Enteding, Faradila Ernitasari Muliyadi Ernitasari Mulyadi Fajria, Fajria Febryanti, Feby Fikriani Aminun Omolu Gifarizki, Gifarizki Hassan, Aminuddin Heri Retnawati Hidayat, Muizzul I Gusti Ayu Niken Launingtia Isna Humaera, Isna Kamaruddin, Abd Khoiriyah Khoiriyah Konder Manurung Lestari, Afriliani Maf'ulah Maf'ulah, Maf'ulah Maf’ulah, Maf’ulah Maghfira, Maghfira MAGHFIRAH Maghfirah Maghfirah Mashuri Mashuri Mashuri Mayasari, Nanny Mochtar Marhum Muhaidil Muhaidil, Muhaidil Mukrim Mukrim, Mukrim Mulyadi, Ernitasari Nadrun, Nadrun nanang nanang Nanang Nanang Nandita, Dinda Naniwarsih, Andi Nanny Mayasari Niken Launingtia, I Gusti Ayu Nirwana, Nirwana Novitriani Novitriani Novitriani, Novitriani Nur Hidayanto Pancoro Setyo Putro Nuraini, Putri Patmasari, Andi Peago, Lisnar Hartati Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rahma, Adinda Mawadda Rahman, Auliyah Rizkina, Zidna rofiqoh rofiqoh Rosita, Mila Ruminar, Hafida Rusdi, Magfirah Sahril Sahril Silfia Silfia, Silfia Siska Bochari Siti Salina Mustakim Siti Salina Mustakim Sitti Hadijah Sitti Hadijah, Sitti Sri Sutanti Sriati Usman Sudarkam R Mertosono Suwarsih Madya Syeril, Putri Triwahyu, Triwahyu Wahyudin , Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Y. Claudia Dhian A. Harbelubun Yanda, Fikri Yanti Permatasari Yanti Permatasari Zarkiani Hasyim