Concilianus Laos Mbato
Sanata Dharma University, Indonesia

Published : 2 Documents Claim Missing Document
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 2 Documents
Search

MOTIVATION AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH ESSAY WRITING ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION LEVEL Jeane Theresia Limeranto; Concilianus Laos Mbato
Eltin Journal : Journal of English Language Teaching in Indonesia Vol 10, No 2 (2022): VOLUME 10, ISSUE 2, OCTOBER 2022
Publisher : STKIP Siliwangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/eltin.v10i2.p113-126

Abstract

Writing is usually considered the most challenging skill to be mastered for Indonesian EFL students. Consequently, they may experience a lack of motivation in the writing process, which might influence their writing achievement. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the level of students’ writing motivation, the relationship between their motivation, factors affecting students’ motivation in essay writing and achievement in writing, and the effective strategies they use to improve their writing motivation. This study utilized a mixed-method research design which involved 25 students who took essay writing class. The instruments employed were questionnaire and interviews. The result of quantitative data analysis showed that there was a positive correlation between students’ motivation and their achievement in essay writing (r (23) = .304 p <.05). It indicated that the students who had higher motivation in writing displayed a higher level of writing performance. While qualitative study revealed some factors that impeded students’ writing motivation and writing achievement, namely the lack of teachers’ effective teaching methods and attitudes and the lack of students’ linguistic competence. This study offers useful implications toward teaching and further research.
THE PERCEIVED IMPACT OF MICRO AND MACRO CONTEXTUAL FACTORS ON THE TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE INDONESIAN RURAL AREA Gregoriana Nobilio Pasia Janu; Concilianus Laos Mbato
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol. 6 No. 6 (2023): VOLUME 6 NUMBER 6, NOVEMBER 2023
Publisher : IKIP Siliwangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

The primary goal of this paper is to understand the extent to which the significance of macro and micro contextual factors influence rural teachers' professional identity development in Manggarai, NTT. Qualitative methods were employed, involving four rural teachers who shared their perspectives through an open-ended online questionnaire. The findings revealed a positive attitude towards factors such as effective communication with students and colleagues, recognition, and access to training opportunities for professional support. Unstructured interviews were conducted to delve deeper into how these factors influenced the teachers' professional identity construction and development in practice. The results indicated that, apart from the national examination due to educational reforms, the macro-contextual factors played a supportive role in the cognitive dimension, emphasizing the teachers' desire for professional growth. Despite expressing dissatisfaction with administrative demands and supervision, the participants valued the positive experiences derived from both factors. The study's focus on both micro and macro contextual factors may limit the depth of understanding regarding their specific impacts on professional identity, requiring future research to explore individual factors in greater detail. Additionally, the use of senior teachers in rural areas as participants may restrict generalizability, suggesting the need for diverse participants to capture variations in perceptions and practices across different settings.