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Journal : Voices of English Language Education Society

Engaging Students Through PowerPoint: The Power of Multimodal Learning Dewi M, Cantika Sari; Pratiwi, Dwiyani; Yulia, Yuyun
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 8 No 2 (2024): August 2024
Publisher : Universitas Hamzanwadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v8i2.24289

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Teachers play a crucial role in fostering a positive and motivating learning environment for their students. One effective method to enhance student learning motivation is the use of PowerPoint as a multimodal tool. This study aimed to enhance students' learning motivation using PowerPoint in this capacity. Classroom Action Research (CAR) was applied, with 36 XI-grade hospitality students selected through purposive sampling. Field notes were used to record the implementation process, observation sheets examined improvements in students' learning motivation, and interviews identified the challenges of using PowerPoint as a multimodal tool. The results demonstrated that using PowerPoint effectively enhanced student learning motivation, with student participation increasing from 49.2% in the preliminary study to 77.7% after the intervention. Significant improvements were observed in various aspects: attentiveness, expression of ideas, task completion, active participation, collaboration, and engagement in group discussions. However, the study also highlighted challenges, such as the need for expertise in seamlessly integrating PowerPoint and tailoring materials to diverse student needs, including facility-related issues. These findings suggest the necessity for future research to investigate teacher training programs and examine the impact of various multimodal elements in PowerPoint presentations on student engagement. Despite the challenges, PowerPoint remains a promising tool for enhancing classroom dynamics and student motivation.
Critical Thinking in Academic Reading: EFL Students’ Perceptions and Challenges Maab, Siti Husna; Ramadhanti, Safira Fauzia; Payung, Naftalia Fani; Yulia, Yuyun
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 8 No 1 (2024): April 2024
Publisher : Universitas Hamzanwadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v8i1.25096

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Academic reading and critical thinking are pivotal in higher education, particularly for university students, including those who are English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. This study explores the perceptions of second-semester English Education students at Yogyakarta State University regarding the interrelationship between academic reading and critical thinking skills. It identifies the challenges they face in this area. The research involved 19 participants and employed a mixed-methods design, utilizing both Likert-scale questionnaires and semi-structured interviews for data collection. The data were analyzed through descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Results indicate that participants generally hold positive views about their critical thinking and academic reading capabilities across all aspects of Bloom's Taxonomy. The findings suggest a correlation between students proficient in academic reading and those who exhibit strong critical thinking skills. They expressed confidence in their ability to understand, evaluate, and analyze texts. Furthermore, the study reveals that these students face several challenges, such as language complexities, interdisciplinary comprehension issues, and subjective biases, which affect their learning processes in critical thinking and academic reading.
Co-Authors Afrezah, Novela Nur Afuwani, Siti Hanum Agus Widyantoro Alrian, Rahmad Amirudin, Saeful Andika, Jeffri Dian ardyaningrum, heny Ari Purnawan Armanda, Muhamad Laudy Azizi, Meirita Rahmi Azkiyah, Sofiatul Berliana Henu Cahyani Budhi, Widodo Devi, Leona Patria Dewi M, Cantika Sari Dewi Nur Widiyati Dwi Pratiwi Dwiyani Pratiwi Eiden, Kheisen Faresta, Rangga Alif Fitriyani, Choiria Handayani, Riris Hidayati, Sari Hutasoit, Mikhael Parlindungan Imam Ghozali Ishak, Wan Irham Ivashova, Elizaveta Jon, Roi Boy Jumrizal, Jumrizal Kali, Marius Randan Karima, Kauna Khosiyono, Banun Hafivah Cahyo Khosiyono, Banun Havifah Cahyo Krisna Satrio Perbowo Kusumaningrum, Betty Kusumawati, Riyani Listyaningsih, Desti Ludovikus, Ludovikus M. Sukarno M. Zaenal Abidin Maab, Siti Husna Manullang, Agatha Christiyanti Margana Margana Maulana, Muhammmad Irham Moch. Imam Machfudi Munif Munif, Munif Muti’ah, Titik Nafiah, Tri Nasution, Khairunnisa Nur Hidayanto Pancoro Setyo Putro Open, Maria Jawa Paulus Sainyakit Payung, Naftalia Fani Prastiti, Khoirunnisa Candra Pratiwi, Ika Aditya Pratiwi, Nova Indriana Rachmawati, Arandha May Rahmasari, Alissa Ramadhanti, Safira Fauzia Reswari, Girindra Putri Ardana Rozanah Katrina Herda, Rozanah Katrina Salsabila, Hanania Saputri, Maulidarni Satria, Hillario Septiyanti, Isnani Fauziah Sharizan, Sharizan Soni Ariawan Sri Adi Widodo Sutrisna Wibawa Talan, Scolastica Eva Thamrin, Andi Hidayat Titania, Fani Nabila Trisharsiwi Trisharsiwi, Trisharsiwi Wahid, Muhammad Nurdin Waly, Muchamad Muchibbuddin Wardani, Rosiana Widora, Intan Windianto, Nur Eko Wipsar Siwi Dona Ikasari yogi hestuaji Zainnur Wijayanto