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The Effect of Makassar-Bugis Myths and Traditions in the Application of English Teaching Strategies in Some Universities in South Sulawesi Sukmawaty; Nasmilah; Nadirah Mahaseng; Marleiny Radjuni
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021): JUNE
Publisher : Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (394.127 KB) | DOI: 10.34050/elsjish.v4i2.14248

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Developing human resource and its institution on the basis of indigenous knowledge and wisdom is the theme where this study is embedded. It is a scientific contribution to the development of tertiary education system in which English is offered in all levels and in all scientific areas. This research is based on the fact that English as a foreign language is considered important even though it does not attract many people's interests due to many different factors. The most dominant factors are certainly both teachers and learners of the English as a foreign language (EFL) themselves. This study investigates the effect of myth and tradition of Bugis-Makassar on the teaching strategies of the EFL teachers and the learning strategies of the EFL learners in several universities in South Sulawesi Province. It aims to comprehend the impact of the local culture on the learning process applied by teachers and students. Based on both qualitative and quantitative methods, it is found that three significant categories are underlying the culture - “faith”, “norm”, and “value” inherent in local myth and tradition of Bugis-Makassar value on the preference strategies in foreign language learning. The statistical measurement shows that “value” is the most influential aspect among the others. In addition, the three other categories; ‘Knowledge’, ‘Skill’, and ‘Action’ are of affecting methods from local myth and tradition. Deep understanding on the influence of both myth and tradition, as part of culture society towards students’ learning strategies as well as teachers’ strategies, would be meaningful inputs for adjusting the designed and adapted materials in achieving the objective goals of learning
Students’ Attitudes and Perceptions of ICT: Weblog Application in Improving Methods of SCL on Writing Class 2: Online Exploration of Global Issues Marleiny Radjuni
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021): JUNE
Publisher : Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (272.647 KB) | DOI: 10.34050/elsjish.v4i2.14328

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In this digitized era, English as a Foreign Languag (EFL) teachers in Indonesia, as in many other countries are anxious to exploit the potential of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to enhance the teaching and learning process. Given the increasing pressure exerted by technological developments on language education, it is important to understand the underlying factors behind teachers’ decisions regarding ICT. Regarding this matter, this study investigates the development as well as the effects of ICT applied in English Department in teaching and learning process. The use of weblog is being applied in the Academic Writing classes for a couple of years now. Students are equipped with the method of teaching through blog. So far, the use of ICT in the classroom often part of a teacher-centered class but it is easy to exploit these tools in learner-centered activities. For this particular case, students have freedom to control themselves in using the internet technology, even though it is still under teachers instructions. The method applied in this study is combination of the qualitative and quantitative. Evidence has been collected through a literature search, students questionnaires and semi interviews designed. The factors which was found to be most importans to these students were; having the lesson more interesting, easier, more fun for them, more diverse, more enjoyable and on top of that is more motivating.