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Saifullah Saifullah
Universitas Dayanu Ikhsanuddin, Indonesia
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A Comparative Study: Similarities and Differences between Indonesia’s Curriculum and Philippine’s Curriculum Agus Nasir; Hendri Yawan; Saifullah Saifullah
International Journal Of Education, Social Studies, And Management (IJESSM) Vol. 2 No. 3 (2022): The International Journal of Education, Social Studies, and Management (IJESSM)
Publisher : LPPPIPublishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52121/ijessm.v2i3.121

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The school curriculum of Indonesia has changed three times over the same period since 2004. Meanwhile the new curiculum of Philippine was changed in 2012.  This study attempted to compare Indonesia 2013 curriculum (K13) with Philippine curriculum K to 12 (K12) regarding their development and enacment while also uncovering the embedded cultural values and influences on both curricula. The discussion also tried to investigate how the two curricula have impacted different stakeholders involved.  This research was conducted by reviewing the collated official curriculum documents published by education ministry of the two countries and  analysing facts and issues emerged from related studies and articles. The study reveals that the similarity of both curricula reforms lies at the fact that both curricula are deliberately reformed in response to the actual needs of society in each country. Meanwhile, the difference might be seen from the lens of curricula purposes in which K13 was designed to strengthen social and religious values while K-12 was focused on the development of knowledge and skills. The findings suggest that Indonesian curriculum needs to be made more practical instead of being too philosophical while gradual and continuous evaluation in necessary aspects is more recommended than total reforms which tend to result in longer adaptation and transition process.
Exploring English Teachers’ Views on the Compulsory English Subject for Non-English Major Students: A Case Study at an Indonesian University Saifullah, Saifullah; Yawan, Hendri
International Journal Of Education, Social Studies, And Management (IJESSM) Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): The International Journal of Education, Social Studies, and Management (IJESSM)
Publisher : LPPPIPublishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52121/ijessm.v3i2.173

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This research investigates the perspectives of English teachers regarding the factors influencing the teaching and learning of English as a compulsory subject, specifically the English conversation course (Matakuliah Institusi), for non-English major students at Dayanu Ikhsanuddin University in Baubau. The study employed semi-structured interviews with six English teachers affiliated with the English study program at the university. By examining both positive and negative aspects, the research aimed to identify the factors that impact the quality of instruction and learning in the English conversation course. The findings highlight several factors, including the syllabus, availability of resources and equipment, students' attitudes and motivation towards learning English, participation in extracurricular activities, class size, institutional support, and teachers' enthusiasm. These factors were identified by the teachers as having both positive and negative influences on the course. Furthermore, the English teachers were given the opportunity to provide suggestions for program improvement, such as emphasizing the importance of support and commitment from the heads of each study program.
SECONDARY ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER’S PERCEPTIONS OF STUDENTS DIFFICULTIES IN LEARNING VOCABULARY FACED BY INDONESIAN EFL STUDENTS Baharudin, Baharudin; Saifullah, Saifullah; Alfadyah Zahra Hasan, Arini
English Education Journal Volume 10, Number 2, November 2024
Publisher : English Education Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55340/e2j.v10i2.1728

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Many EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students are aware of the importance of having good English language proficiency. Yet, many have not had much success in learning the vocabularies. Vocabularies is one of the most important aspects in learning English. Why do students have difficulties in learning English vocabulary? What efforts do they need to solve the problem in learning English vocabularies? The purpose of this study is to investigate the difficulties that hinder secondary school EFL students from mastering English vocabularies based on secondary English language teachers’ perceptions. The respondents of this study are four English subject teachers who teach English at SMP N 1 Buton. The English teachers were chosen as respondents because they had the most insight into their students' performance and the difficulties, they encountered in learning English vocabulary. The questionnaire, which served as the primary research tool, was employed to gather data on the EFL teachers' perceptions regarding the difficulties faced by their secondary EFL students in learning English vocabulary, and what efforts these EFL teachers should make in teaching vocabulary learning effectively to students. The results showed that the main difficulties or problems for students in learning vocabulary were related to students’ lack of motivation, limited teaching materials, lack of English exposure, and inadequate learning facilities. Regarding the EFL teacher's efforts in improving students’ English vocabulary was done by approaching interactive learning variations using the help of digital learning media that adapts to the development of the current era to improve students English vocabulary. This highlights that students’ motivation is the main problems for EFL students, with teaching material and English exposure also showed other factors that hinders them from mastering English vocabulary. Therefore, it suggests that new teaching and learning strategies should be introduced to address these challenges in English vocabulary learning.
POVERTY AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN PAPUA, INDONESIA Saifullah, Saifullah; Yawan, Hendri
IJIET (International Journal of Indonesian Education and Teaching) Vol 6, No 2 (2022): July 2022
Publisher : Sanata Dharma University Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/ijiet.v6i2.4457

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Poverty in Indonesia has experienced a continual decrease in the last decades. However, the numbers of people living under the poverty line in the country are still constant at above 10 percent. The study intended to review the influence of poverty on students' academic achievements in Papua. The study aims to explore the measurement of poverty, types of poverty, poverty and its effect in Papua, how poverty affects students’ academic achievements, and possible recommendations. Some research studies have found how poverty negatively disturbs the students' academic achievements. The results indicate that poverty affects students’ academic achievements in Papua and even leads them to school dropout. Becoming one of Indonesia's most impoverished regions with a high poverty rate, the academic achievement among students in Papua is highly correlated with poverty, health and safety issues, food security, parental behaviour, acute, chronic and stressor, and social and emotional challenges. Such situations later decrease their academic achievements in school.
Pendampingan dan Penjurian Kegiatan Lomba UNESCO VIII (Unidayan English Competition) dalam peningkatan kompetensi bahasa Inggris siswa se-Kepulauan Buton Saifullah, Saifullah; Baharudin, Baharudin; Mido, La; Amiruddin, Esa Penilta
Kamba Mpu: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Volume 2, Nomor 2, Desember 2024
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Dayanu Ikhsanuddin

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55340/kambampu.v2i2.1789

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Lomba UNESCO VIII (Unidayan English Competition) se-Kepulauan Buton tahun 2024 merupakan kegiatan tahunan yang diselenggarakan oleh Himpunan Mahasisawa Jurusan (HMJ) Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Universitas Dayanu Ikhsanuddin. Kompetensi ini melibatkan siswa pada tingkat SD, SMP, dan SMA se-Kepulauan Buton untuk mengukur keterampilan bahasa Inggris mereka dan berfungsi sebagai seleksi untuk menemukan siswa-siswi terbaik yang akan mewakili kabupaten/kota di tingkat provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara. Sebagai bagian dari Pengabdian kepada masyarakat dan dukungan terhadap perkembangan Pendidikan bahasa inggris di kepulauan Buton, Universitas Dayanu Ikhsanuddin melalui Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris berperan aktif dalam kegiatan ini dengan Dosen bertindak sebagai koordinator dan juri lomba dalam menkordinasikan teknikal lomba dan menilai kemampuan peserta. Lomba terdiri dari empat kategori, yakni Poetry (30 peserta, SD), Storytelling (23 peserta, SMP), Ranking I (19 peserta, SMP), dan Public Speaking (10 peserta, SMA). Kegiatan ini berlangsung di Gedung Baruga La Ode Malim, Universitas Dayanu Ikhsanuddin Baubau, dengan standar dan pedoman lomba yang telah disepakati bersama pihak sekolah. Evaluasi keberhasilan dilakukan dengan meninjau tingkat partisipasi, kualitas penampilan berdasarkan rubrik penilaian standar, serta umpan balik dari peserta dan guru pendamping. Hasil lomba menunjukkan bahwa juara pertama bidang Poetry diraih oleh Aswatun Husna (SDN 3 Nganganaumala) dengan nilai 280, sementara Public Speaking dimenangkan oleh Nahla Fuadi (SMA Negeri 2 Baubau) dengan skor 90,2. Untuk lomba Ranking I, sistem gugur diterapkan hingga tersisa tiga peserta terbaik, dengan Yasmin Aninda Dayani (SMPN 1 Baubau) sebagai pemenang utama. Seluruh pemenang telah dipilih melalui proses penjurian yang transparan dan objektif. Lomba ini memberikan dampak positif dalam meningkatkan keterampilan komunikasi siswa, memotivasi mereka dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris, serta memperkuat jejaring akademik antar sekolah. Para pemenang akan mewakili Kepulauan Buton di tingkat yang lebih tinggi, sehingga kompetisi ini diharapkan terus berkontribusi dalam meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan di wilayah tersebut.
INTEGRATING AI CHATBOT INTO LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: ENHANCING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING OUTCOMES Saifullah, Saifullah; Yawan, Hendri; Syafitri, Nining; Nurhaliza, Sitti
Dharmas Education Journal (DE_Journal) Vol 5 No 2 (2024): DE_Journal
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Univesitas Dharmas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56667/dejournal.v5i2.1605

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This study investigates the integration of chatbots into Learning Management Systems (LMS) to enhance educational experiences, addressing the challenge of student engagement and support in digital learning environments. Utilizing a Research and Development (R&D) approach, the study systematically developed and implemented a chatbot within the "Mesikola" LMS, analyzing data from surveys, interviews, and pilot testing to assess functionality, usability, and learning outcomes. The data revealed high user satisfaction with features such as real-time feedback and multilingual support, with 87% of students reporting improved engagement and 75% experiencing increased self-efficacy. Additionally, 68% of participants demonstrated enhanced academic performance, showing a 15% increase in quiz scores. These findings suggest that well-designed chatbots can significantly contribute to personalized learning and student motivation, providing essential support in educational contexts. The implications of this study underscore the potential for chatbots to transform learning experiences by fostering greater student autonomy and engagement, although further research is needed to refine their effectiveness in collaborative learning environments.
CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS IN PARENTING: FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN THE CIA-CIA LANGUAGE FOR EDUCATING CHILDREN IN WABULA DISTRICT Zamha Zamihu, Juamdan; Saifullah, Saifullah
English Education Journal Volume 11, Number 1, Mei 2025
Publisher : English Education Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55340/e2j.v11i1.1862

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This qualitative study explores the role of cultural expressions, specifically figurative language in the Cia-Cia language, used by parents to educate their children in Wabula District, Buton Regency. The study aims to identify (1) the types of figurative expressions embedded in daily parent-child communication and (2) their influence on children's cognitive development. Data were gathered through naturalistic observation and semi-structured interviews with four parents who frequently use Cia-Cia in household interactions. The findings reveal that similes, hyperboles, idioms, and personifications are commonly used—often unconsciously—to communicate values, emotions, and abstract concepts. These figurative expressions not only enrich the children’s linguistic input but also facilitate imagination, critical thinking, and the internalization of cultural norms. The study highlights the educational potential of local language expressions in fostering both cognitive growth and cultural identity. Increasing parental awareness of the pedagogical power of figurative language could enhance intentional teaching practices within local cultural contexts
From english teachers’ perceptions: English learning demotivating factors for Indonesian University students Saifullah, Saifullah
Cendikia : Media Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Vol 14 No 4 (2024): March : Education Science
Publisher : Institute of Computer Science (IOCS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/cendikia.v14i4.4870

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Students’ demotivation is a crucial issue in EFL context that has not yet received sufficient research particularly in higher education level. In Indonesia English as a foreign language context, students’ demotivation in language learning is mostly addressed based on students’ perceptions. The purpose of the current study is to examine Indonesian university EFL teachers’ perceptions of factors demotivate students to study English at university level in Indonesia.  To collect the qualitative data, five teachers from English study program were involved in a semi-structured interviews with additional follow-up questions to further explore the raised concerns. These teachers were asked to understand their perceptions and experiences on what factors demotivate their students to study English. Seven demotivating factors were identified in teachers’ perception that demotivate students to study English: students’ attitudes toward English, students’ past experience, peers proficiency, teachers’ workload, classroom availability, hot and suffocating classroom, and technological facilities. This study has some implications for higher education policy makers, institutional authorities, EFL students, and EFL teachers in particular.
Co-Authors Agus Nasir Alfadyah Zahra Hasan, Arini Amiruddin, Esa Penilta Baharudin Baharudin Juamdan Zamha Zamihu Mido, La Nining Syafitri Sitti Nurhaliza Yawan, Hendri