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Ahmad Kailani, Ahmad
Universitas Pamulang
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Infusing moral content into primary school English textbooks: A critical discourse analysis Sulistiyo, Urip; Supiani, S.; Kailani, Ahmad; Lestariyana, Reni Puspitasari Dwi
Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics Vol 10, No 1 (2020): Vol. 10, No. 1, May 2020
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/ijal.v10i1.25067

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Situated in character-based education, the Indonesian Government mandates all teachers to incorporate moral values into school subjects. Teaching English to young learners (TEYL) is no exception. Little empirical evidence reports how school textbooks (e.g., language textbooks) discursively teach particular values explicitly and implicitly. To validate whether English for young learners (EYL) textbooks teach particular moral values, the present critical discourse study (CDA) reported in this article examines how moral content is discursively infused into EYL textbooks. Framed in Hallidayan Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) theory, it looks specifically at how particular moral values are represented in three nationally-adopted EYL textbooks through lexical choices, the representation of images, and selected texts that the textbook writers use to represent their attitudinal discourse. The findings show that the value of helping others is predominantly represented in the textbooks. The other dominant values encapsulated in the textbooks include politeness and caring. We conclude that the textbook writers place greater emphasis on such values as helping others, being polite, and caring in the textbooks in as much as they may want to teach these values at an early age.
The Impact of the Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Program in Improving Student Competence Wulandari, Novita; Suranto; Wijayanti, Sari; Untari, Ida; Kailani, Ahmad; Rafidiyah, Dina
Jurnal Ilmiah Kampus Mengajar Vol. 3, No. 2, Oktober 2023
Publisher : Asosiasi Lembaga Pendidikan Tenaga Kependidikan Perguruan Tinggi Muhammadiyah Aisyiyah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56972/jikm.v3i2.133

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One of the objectives of the MBKM program is to improve the competence of hard skills and soft skills of students. This study aims to determine the impact of the MBKM program in improving student competencies. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study design. The subjects of this study were UMS Accounting Education students class of 2019 and 2020 who participated in the MBKM program and Accounting Education lecturers. The object of this research is the MBKM program and the impact of the MBKM learning program on improving the competence of UMS Accounting Education students. Data collection techniques using interviews and documentation. Data validity techniques used are source triangulation and technique triangulation. Data analysis techniques by means of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of this study indicate that students and lecturers are aware of the MBKM program. Before the MBKM program, UMS Accounting Education already had programs similar to MBKM. Students and lecturers who participate in the MBKM program argue that this MBKM program can improve soft skills and hard skills, as well as competencies as a provision for students for life after graduating from college, and can increase the capacity and competence of lecturers. Thus, the MBKM program is expected to produce competitive graduates.
HOW AN EFL TEXTBOOK TEACH LEARNERS’ PRAGMATIC SKILL Emiliasari, Raynesa Noor; Kailani, Ahmad; Lukmana, Iwa
CALL Vol 6, No 2 (2024): CALL
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/call.v6i2.37663

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Abstract As a language learning resource, an English as a foreign language (EFL) or English as a second language (ESL) textbook plays a pivotal role in students’ pragmatic development. There has been a plethora of studies conducted to evaluate the quality of textbooks across the countries regarding the proportional content of pragmatic uses. However, there is still no evidence of the study in Indonesia. Thus, to fill this void, the study aims to explore types of speech acts included in an EFL coursebook for senior high school students and to what extent those speech acts meet students’ learning needs. This study employs a qualitative content analysis method, with one nationally mandated English textbook for senior high school students chosen and analysed. The analysis included categorizing dialogues in the textbook using Searle's (1976) Speech Act Theory, which comprises directive, commissive, representative/assertive, declarative, and expressive speech acts. The research findings indicate that the pragmatic content in the coursebook is still inadequate. This inadequacy may affect students’ pragmatic development since proportional use of all types of speech acts would help learners use an appropriate speech act in an appropriate social setting. There is a call for more studies on the evaluation of EFL textbooks which use textbooks from all grades at senior high school level. Keyword: EFL textbook, pragmatics, speech act analysis
Hands-on Training: Improving Speaking Skills through Games for Students and Care Takers of Panti Asuhan Sentosa, Belitung Darat, Banjarmasin Murtiningsih, Tenny; Kailani, Ahmad; Farid, Rezqan Noor
Comment: an International Journal of Community Development Vol. 1 No. 2 (2019)
Publisher : Comment: an International Journal of Community Development

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Speaking is one of the four macro skills of English. It is also a productive skill that requires language learners to gain much exposure to use it. Accuracy and fluency are two elements to be used as parameters of speaking ability for foreign language learners. Apart from this, language learners still find it hard to express out their speaking ability in front of classroom as well as outside the class. Lack of self confidence, limited vocabulary acquisition, and English grammar have become obstacles for learners to develop their speaking ability. Through this hands-on workshop, we introduced three educational games, namely, hot seat, comic strip, and that’s an unusual view to students and teachers at panti Asuhan Sentosa Banjarmasin. These games are intended to make learning english more fun, to help students gain self confidence to use the language, and to boost cooperative work between students and teachers. The participants responded positively to the ideas and they would use those games as learning media.
Workshop on Game Mediated Language Teaching for English Teachers of Senior High Schools in Amuntai, Hulu Sungai Utara Regency Kailani, Ahmad; Rafidiyah, Dina; Farid, Rezqan Noor
Comment: an International Journal of Community Development Vol. 1 No. 2 (2019)
Publisher : Comment: an International Journal of Community Development

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Learning English is indispensable from the use of games as one of the teaching media. Even, in traditional classes, where teachers are the center of information, games are sometimes introduced and played to make the classroom atmosphere more fun. Now, as the rapid growth of information technology. The forms and types of games have also evolved significantly. This is like two sides of the coin which has both positive and negative impacts on students’ learning motivation. However, this community service report just looks at the benefits of the game in the English classroom and its feasibility to be used as a catalyst to make students engaged in learning English grammar. This community service was conducted in SMAN 1 Amuntai as the host. Teachers of English from around Amuntai regency were invited to come and introduced to use Kahoot as a learning tool. They were taught how to design quizzes and exercises about grammar using this game application. The participants enjoyed it and would plan to use it as learning media for their English classes.
A Systemic Functional Linguistics Analysis of Cohesion and Coherence in Written Nursing Care Reports Kailani, Ahmad
International Journal of Educational Best Practices Vol. 1 No. 2 (2017)
Publisher : Prodi Administrasi Pendidikan Program Pascasarjana Universitas Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/ijebp.1.2.1-23

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This study analyses 25 nursing care reports written by nursing students majoring in the International Class of Nursing Diploma at a higher education institution in Indonesia. The main research focus is to assess the cohesion and coherence of nursing care reports in relation to their grades. The Systemic Functional Linguistics framework, with a focus on the textual metafunction, serves as a tool for analyzing cohesion, Thematic structures and Thematic development of the texts. The analysis of text cohesion revealed that all texts predominantly used lexical cohesion and reference to build internal ties within the texts. Reiteration of the same lexical items throughout the texts and heavy use of personal pronouns indicated the exploitation of these systems. In terms of coherence via Thematic structure, it was found that textual Themes were predominantly used. All the texts relied heavily on unmarked Themes, with no evidence indicating a proportional use of marked and unmarked Themes. In terms of Thematic development, Theme reiteration was the main method of text development for all texts. However, a few instances of Zig-zag Thematic development were found in texts in the higher graded categories. None of the texts used multiple Rheme patterns as an alternative method of text development. 
TEACHING ENGLISH FOR NURSING BY USING TASK-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING Kailani, Ahmad; Murtiningsih, Tenny
International Journal of Educational Best Practices Vol. 3 No. 2 (2019)
Publisher : Prodi Administrasi Pendidikan Program Pascasarjana Universitas Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/ijebp.3.2.28-40

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English for nursing is one of the branches of English for Specific Purposes. This type of English lesson requires the teacher to choose a specific method in order to meet a specific learning objective. The final goal of learning this kind of English is to equip learners with competencies that suit their future job, one of them, is English skill. This is inseparable from the choice of an appropriate teaching method by the teacher. Many studies on the implementation of specific teaching methods have been undertaken. However, little is still known about the students' responses to the implementation of Task-Based Language Instruction in English for Nursing Classes. To fill this gap, the current study shed a light on this matter. This qualitative research aimed to explore students’ perception of this teaching method. There were 58 nursing students invited as the respondents. The data were garnered through interview and questionnaires. The implication of this research is to be contributed to the field of EFL teaching methodology as the expansion for the current studies in English for specific Purposes field.
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEN REVITALIZATION STRATEGIES OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS IN INDONESIA: SCHOOL PRINCIPALS’ VOICES Kailani, Ahmad; Rafidiyah, Dina
International Journal of Educational Best Practices Vol. 4 No. 2 (2020)
Publisher : Prodi Administrasi Pendidikan Program Pascasarjana Universitas Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/ijebp.4.2.60-77

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The alumni of Vocational Schools (VS) have contributed to the increasing number of unemployment recently. At the onset, the main objective of vocational education is to produce ready to work alumni. However,  the more the schools produce alumni, the higher the number of jobless people in this country. To tackle the issue,  the government launch revitalization programs for VS’s across Indonesia. The implementation of the program is intended to cut down the number of unemployment and poverty. To explore the implementation of the program within a vocational context, this study was undertaken to look at the understanding of VS principals about the revitalization programs as well as the ten core strategies of the program. Besides, the study was also conducted to explore the problems faced the principals and their expectations of the revitalization program. A qualitative phenomenology study using in-depth interviews were conducted to garner the data from nine school principals of private and public VS’s in South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. The findings indicate that the improvement of the competency of certified teachers is essential. Furthermore, the availability of business and industrial based (DUDI) facilities and learning resources, as well as the availability of professional development training through a link and match programs, are also important. On the other hand, the establishment of Management Information System (SIM) based on School Automation System (SAS), industry-based curriculum, teaching factory, tutorial video, local wisdom, and the role of VS as the triggers of the local economy needs more socialization by the government.
HOW AN EFL TEXTBOOK TEACH LEARNERS' PRAGMATIC SKILL Emiliasari, Raynesa Noor; Kailani, Ahmad; Lukmana, Iwa
CALL Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): CALL
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/call.v6i2.37663

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Abstract As a language learning resource, an English as a foreign language (EFL) or English as a second language (ESL) textbook plays a pivotal role in students' pragmatic development. There has been a plethora of studies conducted to evaluate the quality of textbooks across the countries regarding the proportional content of pragmatic uses. However, there is still no evidence of the study in Indonesia. Thus, to fill this void, the study aims to explore types of speech acts included in an EFL coursebook for senior high school students and to what extent those speech acts meet students' learning needs. This study employs a qualitative content analysis method, with one nationally mandated English textbook for senior high school students chosen and analysed. The analysis included categorizing dialogues in the textbook using Searle's (1976) Speech Act Theory, which comprises directive, commissive, representative/assertive, declarative, and expressive speech acts. The research findings indicate that the pragmatic content in the coursebook is still inadequate. This inadequacy may affect students' pragmatic development since proportional use of all types of speech acts would help learners use an appropriate speech act in an appropriate social setting. There is a call for more studies on the evaluation of EFL textbooks which use textbooks from all grades at senior high school level. Keyword: EFL textbook, pragmatics, speech act analysis
FROM CLASSROOM TO CLINIC: AN ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH FOR NURSING CURRICULUM IN INDONESIA Kailani, Ahmad; Emi Emilia; Gin Gin Gustine; Rojab Siti Rodliyah
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v13i2.11545

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Effective communication in healthcare requires nursing professionals to possess strong language proficiency. However, English for Nursing curricula often lack alignment with real-world linguistic demands. This study analyzes an English for Nursing curriculum at a private institution in Indonesia, examining its ideological foundation, curricular model, and alignment with language proficiency requirements. Using content analysis, the research evaluated course syllabi, learning modules, and institutional curriculum guides through the lens of Tyler’s (1949) curriculum rationale and Richards’s (2001) language curriculum ideologies. Findings revealed that while the curriculum emphasized social-economic efficiency, academic rationalism, and professional competency, gaps remained in integrating English proficiency with clinical communication skills. The study highlighted limitations in curriculum design, including inadequate exposure to authentic professional discourse and a misalignment between learning activities and workplace communication needs. These insights inform curriculum development strategies, emphasizing the need for industry-aligned instructional practices and policy reforms. The findings contribute to nursing education discourse in Indonesia and globally, advocating for curricula that better prepare students for professional communication in clinical settings.
Co-Authors Emi Emilia Emiliasari, Raynesa Noor Gin Gin Gustine Ida Untari Iwa Lukmana Lestariyana, Reni Puspitasari Dwi Murtiningsih, Tenny Novita Wulandari Purnawarman, Pupung Rafidiyah, Dina Rezqan Noor Farid Rojab Siti Rodliyah Sari Wijayanti Suherdi, Didi Sulistiyo, Urip Supiani, S. Suranto