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Students’ Anxiety in Undergraduate Thesis Writing Ari Prasetyaningrum; St Ayu Suraya; Astrid Dwi Maulani; Laila Wati
English Language in Focus (ELIF) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): English Language in Focus (ELIF)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24853/elif.8.2.115-124

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Undergraduate thesis is the final task that must be submitted by students of the English Study Program at Hamzanwadi University as proof of their achievement in conducting scientific research. However, the process of writing an undergraduate thesis often causes anxiety since the students come from an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. This study aimed to analyze the level and types of anxiety. A descriptive quantitative approach was used in this study. The study involved 20 students as participants. The researchers distributed questionnaires to identify the students’ anxiety level and types of anxiety during the process of undergraduate thesis writing. According to the findings from the questionnaires, the students experienced a severe level of anxiety, with the dominant types being somatic anxiety, followed by cognitive anxiety and avoidance behaviour. Therefore, it is necessary to provide strategies to improve students’ competence and self-confidence so that they can produce a qualified final task.
The Impact of Repeated Reading Technique as A Phonological Practice Tool for Enhancing Pronunciation Clarity in EFL Learners at 11th Graders MA Birrul Walidain NW Rensing Iswari Maulinda; Ari Prasetyaningrum; Ahmad Yusri; Siti Maysuroh
Jurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): September - Desember 2025
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/jsgp.8.3.2025.6825

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Pronunciation clarity is one of the most crucial aspects in mastering English for EFL learners, yet many students still struggle with phoneme articulation, word stress, and intonation. Preliminary observation at MA Birrul Walidain NW Rensing revealed that 11th-grade students frequently mispronounced phonemes such as /θ/ and /ð/, misplaced stress, and produced monotonous intonation, which hindered their intelligibility and confidence. This highlights the urgency of applying an effective and structured phonological training method to improve students’ pronunciation. The present study aimed to examine the impact of the Repeated Reading (RR) technique as a phonological practice tool to enhance pronunciation clarity. This research employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design. The study was conducted at MA Birrul Walidain NW Rensing during the 2025/2026 academic year, involving 26 eleventh-grade students selected randomly into experimental (n=12) and control groups (n=14). Data were collected through pre-test and post-test oral reading tasks, assessed with a pronunciation rubric covering both segmental and suprasegmental features. The instrument was validated by two English teachers, and data were analyzed using SPSS through Shapiro-Wilk test, Levene’s test, Paired Sample t-Test, and Independent Sample t-Test. The results showed that the experimental group’s mean score increased from 9.00 to 12.58 (SD=2.49 to 2.30), with a mean difference of 3.58 (t=10.62, p=0.000). In contrast, the control group only improved from 9.00 to 9.64 (mean difference=0.64, t=1.64, p=0.125). Independent Sample t-Test confirmed a significant difference in post-test scores between groups (mean diff=2.94, t=2.83, p=0.009). These findings indicate that RR significantly enhances pronunciation clarity, particularly in phoneme accuracy, stress placement, intonation, and rhythm. Thus, repeated reading can be considered an effective strategy for EFL pronunciation instruction.
Challenges of an English Teacher in Teaching at The Best School in a Rural Area Marhamah; Ari Prasetyaningrum; M. Adib Nazri; Siti Ayu Surayya
Journal of Classroom Action Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Februari
Publisher : Program Studi Magister Pendidikan IPA, Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jcar.v8i1.13220

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This study aims to identify the challenges faced by an English teacher and the strategies used to overcome them at MA NWDI Lepak, recognized as the best school in a rural area of East Lombok. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this research explored the teacher’s real experiences through classroom observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. The findings revealed three major challenges in English teaching: low student motivation, varied levels of language proficiency, and limited learning facilities. To address these, the teacher implemented adaptive strategies such as brainstorming, elicitation, scaffolding, group learning, differentiated support, and delayed error correction. These approaches demonstrated creativity and student-centered teaching that fostered learning despite infrastructural constraints. The study concludes that the success of English teaching in rural schools depends not on advanced facilities but on the teacher’s creativity, innovation, and adaptability, and recommends that rural teacher development programs emphasize context-based pedagogical training to enhance effective, communicative, and contextualized English instruction.
EFL Students’ Reliance on ChatGPT as Writing Support: A Study on Thesis Writing at Hamzanwadi University Muhammad Jihadul Khairi Rizki; Siti Maysuroh; Laila Wati; Ari Prasetyaningrum
Jurnal Pendidikan, Sains, Geologi, dan Geofisika (GeoScienceEd Journal) Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): August (Inpres)
Publisher : Mataram University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/goescienceed.v7i3.2945

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The research investigates the use of ChatGPT by EFL learners for their thesis writing in Hamzanwadi University. A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was utilized whereby quantitative data were collected through questionnaires from 55 participants who are in the eighth semester while qualitative data were obtained from semi-structured interviews conducted with five purposive respondents. The study results showed a high level of functional reliance on ChatGPT with respect to the ability to understand certain complex theories, improve the grammar, and write paragraphs among students. Yet, psychological and cognitive dependence of students were at moderate levels. Hence, students are able to retain their critical thinking abilities and independence in academic pursuits and consider AI as their cooperating language helper rather than cognitive worker's replacement. Such a phenomenon that may be called "Controlled Reliance" proves that expansion of AI technologies application is not a reason for the lack of independent thinking. Therefore, the higher education institutions are encouraged to devise AI literacy courses aimed at enhancing the usage of artificial intelligence rather than prohibitive measures.
A Needs Analysis of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) for Biology Students Roni Sofyan Hadi; Ari Prasetyaningrum; Siti Maysuroh; M. Adib Nazri
Jurnal Ilmiah Profesi Pendidikan Vol. 11 No. 3 (2026): Agustus
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jipp.v11i3.5268

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General English curricula often fail to equip non-English science majors with essential disciplinary vocabulary, leaving biology students unprepared for the global scientific community. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive needs analysis to identify the specific English learning needs and contextual linguistic barriers of undergraduate biology students. Employing a descriptive qualitative design, empirical data were collected from 31 Biology students at Hamzanwadi University through digital questionnaires and structured in-depth interviews. The findings reveal that students experience severe communicative paralysis when explaining biological concepts due to the morphological complexities of Latin nomenclature, heavily relying on digital translation tools. Conversely, their professional demands are highly specific, requiring skills to translate scientific abstracts, sharp listening for seminars, and tailored materials focusing on biotechnology. This study concludes that standard General English is fundamentally inadequate, mandating an urgent institutional pivot toward a tailored English for Specific Purposes (ESP) syllabus to align learning with industry standards.
The Correlation Between Mingle Night Activity and Students’ English-Speaking Skill Abdullah Wahyu Hidayat; Ari Prasetyaningrum; Usuluddin Usuluddin; M. Adib Nazri
Jurnal Ilmiah Profesi Pendidikan Vol. 11 No. 3 (2026): Agustus
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jipp.v11i3.5337

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English proficiency is an essential competence, yet students often face psychological barriers such as speaking anxiety. The interactive Mingle Night program is implemented as a solution to facilitate spoken communication through group discussions and presentations. The primary objective of this research was to investigate the statistical correlation and the relationship strength between students' active participation in Mingle Night activities and their objective English speaking skills at Bestone Education. This study employed a quantitative correlational design with a sample of 30 students selected via simple random sampling from a total population of 50 students. Data collection utilized a 20-item Likert scale questionnaire to measure participation levels and a structured oral test rubric to assess speaking components. The collected data were subsequently analyzed using the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation test via SPSS software. The statistical analysis revealed a significance value of 0.408 (p > 0.05) and a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.157. Based on these results, it is concluded that the Null Hypothesis (H0) is accepted, proving there is no statistically significant correlation between Mingle Night participation and students' speaking skills, and the relationship is categorized as very weak. This lack of correlation is primarily attributed to the extremely limited one-week observational timeframe. While one week is sufficient to lower speaking anxiety, it is theoretically and empirically inadequate to produce measurable objective improvements in linguistic components.
THE ROLE OF ENGLISH SPEAKING CLUB IN ENHANCING STUDENT’S GRAMMAR AT HAMZANWADI UNIVERSITY Qistina, Siti Atiqah; Ari Prasetyaningrum; Astrid Dwimaulani; M. Adib Nazri
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 03 (2026): Volume 11 Nomer 03, September 2026 Publication
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i03.63417

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This study explores the role of the English Speaking Club (ESC) at Hamzanwadi University in enhancing students' grammar mastery through a non-formal, collaborative environment. While conventional EFL classrooms often focus on explicit form-based instruction that triggers cognitive overload, informal spaces offer a low-anxiety alternative. Employing a qualitative case study approach, data were gathered through participant observations and in-depth interviews with active ESC members, then analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal two primary mechanisms: first, the informal environment significantly reduces speaking anxiety, aligning with Krashen's Affective Filter Hypothesis; second, peer interactions facilitate spontaneous error correction, acting as peer scaffolding that accelerates the transition from declarative grammatical knowledge to procedural fluency, as posited by Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory. This study contributes theoretically by bridging cognitive Second Language Acquisition (SLA) with sociocultural frameworks and practically by urging higher education institutions to integrate extracurricular language clubs into comprehensive language learning ecosystems.
EXPLORING FATHERHOOD VALUES IN “THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS” MOVIE AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING IN INDONESIAN CONTEXT Kedang, Intan Febriantari Putri; Siti Maysuroh; Yulia Agustina; Ari Prasetyaningrum
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 03 (2026): Volume 11 Nomor 03, September 2026 Posted
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i03.63434

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Character education and fatherhood figures are crucial for a child’s moral development, yet their integration into English Language Teaching (ELT) via multimodal films remains underexplored in Indonesia. This study aims to identify the fatherhood values represented in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) and analyze their implications for ELT practices. Employing a qualitative descriptive design and content analysis, data were collected from 21 scenes depicting the protagonist’s verbal and non-verbal actions based on Lamb’s (2010) framework. The findings reveal four integrated fatherhood values: responsibility (5 scenes), sacrifice (6 scenes), care (5 scenes), and perseverance (5 scenes). These values operate not as isolated traits, but as a unified system where responsibility motivates sacrifice, which is sustained by emotional care, ultimately culminating in relentless perseverance. In conclusion, the film represents a holistic paternal identity that provides robust thematic anchors for character-based ELT activities, such as analytical writing and role-playing. Utilizing this movie as a learning medium supports the Indonesian Merdeka Belajar curriculum by simultaneously enhancing students’ communicative language proficiency and moral awareness.  
FROM WATCHING DRAMA BOX TO WRITING NARRATIVE TEXT: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY FOR XII GRADE AT SMAN 1 SELONG Halimatussakdiyah, Siti; Sri Wahyuni; Astrid Dwimaulani; Ari Prasetyaningrum
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 03 (2026): Volume 11 No. 03, September 2026 Produce
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i03.64629

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This study aims to determine the effect of using Drama Box on the narrative writing abilities of twelfth-grade students at SMAN 1 Selong. Purposive sampling was used to choose 31 students for the study, which used a quantitative pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test strategy. The Watch, Pause, and Predict method was used in four sessions of the intervention. To ensure assessment consistency, students' written work was evaluated by two raters, and inter-rater reliability testing showed an agreement level of 58.06% for the pre-test, increasing to 67.74% for the post-test. Descriptive statistics, Shapiro-Wilk normality testing, and inferential statistics utilizing the Paired Sample t-Test and N-Gain score computation were used to examine the data gathered from writing assessments. The class mean score increased from 70,64 in the pre-test to 86,77 in the post-test, indicating a notable improvement in students' narrative writing performance. H0 was rejected as a result of the hypothesis test, which produced a t-count of -9,274 and a t-table of 2,045 at a significance level of 3,55×10ˉ10 (p < 0.05). Additionally, the N-Gain score analysis showed an average score of 0.65, which puts it in the moderate group with a 64,73% effectiveness percentage. These findings confirm that the Drama Box learning medium, combined with the Watch, Pause, and Predict technique, has a significant positive impact and serves as an effective alternative learning tool for enhancing students' narrative writing skills, despite being limited by a one-group pre-test and post-test design and a short intervention period.
ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF YOUTUBE MICROLEARNING VIDEOS ON STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT AND THEIR PERCEPTIONS OF ITS USE: A MIXED-METHOD STUDY Rahmah, Aulia; Siti Maysuroh; Astrid Dwimaulani; Ari Prasetyaningrum
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 03 (2026): Volume 11 Nomor 03, September 2026 Posted
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i03.64858

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Vocabulary mastery is a fundamental element for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners to comprehend and communicate effectively. Recently, digital microlearning has emerged as a popular strategy to facilitate flexible, accessible, and highly focused language learning. Accordingly, this study aims to investigate the perceived impact of YouTube microlearning videos on students’ vocabulary development and explore their perceptions of its use as an instructional medium. This research employed a mixed-methods design involving students from the English Language Education Program at Hamzanwadi University. Data were gathered through a 25-item Likert-scale questionnaire (N=15) and semi-structured interviews (N=10) via purposive sampling. The quantitative results revealed a high perceived impact on vocabulary development (construct mean = 3.84), with significant improvements in word recognition, meaning comprehension, and pronunciation. However, students’ productive speaking confidence developed slower than their receptive skills. Furthermore, participants held a highly positive perception of the medium (construct mean = 3.73), valuing its flexibility, concise duration, and multimedia design, although infrastructural constraints like internet connectivity occasionally challenged its practical utility. In conclusion, YouTube microlearning is a highly effective supplementary tool for receptive vocabulary acquisition, but it requires active pedagogical integration with productive classroom tasks to fully bridge the gap between passive recognition and active usage.