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Exploring the Implementation of Cooperative Learning in EFL Classrooms: A Comparative Multiple Case Study in Public and Islamic Boarding Schools Dhea Syahzana Sahreebanu; Sari Karmina; Nur Hayati
Edusoshum : Journal of Islamic Education and Social Humanities Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Ikatan Cendikiawan Ilmu Pendidikan Islam (ICIPI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52366/edusoshum.v6i1.299

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This multiple case study examines the enactment of Cooperative Learning (CL) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms at SMPN 1 Turen and MTsN 1 Malang. Situated within two contrasting educational ecosystems public schooling and Islamic boarding education this research explores how English teachers operationalize Cooperative Learning principles, how strategies are adapted across contexts, and how institutional norms and cultural values mediate pedagogical practice.Adopting a qualitative multiple case study design, data were generated through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis. The findings indicate that although both institutions implement foundational elements of Cooperative Learning positive interdependence, individual accountability, promotive interaction, and group processing their pedagogical enactment is contextually negotiated. In the public school context, CL is primarily aligned with curriculum-driven objectives, competency standards, and measurable academic outcomes. Meanwhile, in the Islamic boarding school, Cooperative Learning is deeply interwoven with religious ethos, collective discipline, moral formation, and communal identity, resulting in a more value-embedded instructional model.The study further reveals that institutional culture functions not merely as a background variable but as a transformative force shaping classroom interaction, authority patterns, student participation, and collaborative norms. Differences in organizational structure, leadership orientation, and educational philosophy significantly influence how collaboration is structured and sustained. Despite these variations, Cooperative Learning in both settings contributes to enhanced communicative competence, learner autonomy, social cohesion, and critical engagement.Conceptually, this research advances the understanding of Cooperative Learning as a culturally adaptive and context-responsive pedagogical framework rather than a universal procedural model. In the evolving landscape of 21st-century education marked by globalization, digital transformation, and the demand for collaborative intelligence contextualized Cooperative Learning emerges as a strategic pathway toward future-oriented, inclusive, and culturally grounded EFL instruction.
Enhancing Vocabulary Acquisition in EFL Students through Captioned Audiovisual Debate Sessions Gaetan Olivier; Nunung Suryati; Sari Karmina
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
Publisher : Universitas Tidar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v9i2.3065

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Teaching and learning the English vocabulary pose considerable challenges for both EFL instructors and learners. However, vocabulary is a crucial component that must be mastered in the process of language acquisition. Thus, this study aims to investigate the substantial effect of captioned audiovisual debates in English on vocabulary acquisition among EFL learners. In this study, the researchers employed a quantitative method, specifically a one-group pretest-posttest research design, along with five perception-based questionnaires. The study was conducted at the English Department of Universitas Negeri Malang, East Java, with 39 undergraduate students in semesters 3 and 5 as the subjects of the study. The findings revealed that captioned audiovisual debate session material has a significant positive effect on the vocabulary acquisition of learners of English as a foreign language in the Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia. The t-test results indicate a remarkable difference in students' vocabulary knowledge performance between the pretest and posttest, in terms of both receptive and productive vocabulary skills, after watching the captioned debate video session. Meanwhile, the value of the t-test for receptive vocabulary knowledge was -5.082, and for productive vocabulary was -8.620, which was less than the alpha value of 0.05, presenting significance. It can be concluded that using captioned audiovisual debate can potentially enhance the vocabulary knowledge of EFL students.
From words to action: Long-term changes in environmental literacy among EFL students Sari Karmina; Salsabila Firda Hudaya; Lestari Setyowati; Niamika El Khoiri; Latisha Asmaak Shafie
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 16 No 1 (2026): Issued in March 2026
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v16i1.10272

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While previous research has demonstrated positive short-term effects of such courses, few studies have examined changes sustained over an extended period, particularly in urban contexts facing ecological challenges. This study seeks to explore the long-term impact of integrating environmental topics into essay writing courses on EFL university students’ environmental literacy in Malang, Indonesia. Using a qualitative case study design, semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten students two years after they participated in the course. Thematic analysis revealed significant transformations across cognitive, affective, and behavioral dimensions. Students developed a deeper understanding of environmental issues, formed emotional connections to ecological concerns, and adopted sustainable practices in daily life. They also showed increased motivation to share environmental knowledge with their communities. These findings suggest that essay writing courses that incorporate environmental themes can foster meaningful, long-lasting changes in students’ attitudes and behaviors. This research contributes to the broader discourse on environmental education in EFL settings and highlights the potential of writing courses as a platform for cultivating environmental awareness and action.
Enhancing undergraduate EFL students’ research-related writing skills through a mini e-book chapter project Lestari Setyowati; Sari Karmina; Elvira Rosyida MR; Shafie Asmaak Latisha
Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33474/j-reall.v7i1.24229

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It is important for the university students to develop research-related academic writing skills as they need to prepare themselves to write a thesis proposal and other forms of academic writing communication. However, many still struggle to show comprehension and express basic research elements in writing, even after completing academic writing courses. Even though previous studies have shown Project-Based Learning (PjBL)’s effectiveness to enhance general writing performance and 21st-century skills, not much research in ELT higher education has focused on the use of PjBL for research-related writing in content courses. This gap suggests that students may not yet receive sufficient opportunities to practice research-related writing in meaningful and contextualized ways. To address this issue, the present study examined the effectiveness of a PjBL mini e-book chapter project in enhancing undergraduate EFL students’ research-related academic writing skills in a Designing Research in ELT course. A mixed-methods explanatory sequential design was employed involving 24 fourth-semester English education students at a public university in Malang.  In addition to students’ reflections and interview responses, their learning gains were measured through pre- and post-tests. The findings suggest that the project had a meaningful impact on their writing performance. The mean scores increased from 69.69 to 79.74, and the paired-sample t-test indicates a significant improvement (p < .001) and has a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 1.02). Qualitative findings further confirmed improvements in research literacy, motivation, and 4Cs. These results highlight the potential of PjBL as an instructional innovation for strengthening research-related academic writing skills in similar EFL contexts.
Senior Female EFL Teachers' Voices: Beliefs on ICT Implementation In EFL Classrooms Nur Lailiyah Jamil; Sari Karmina; Siti Muniroh; Latisha Asmaak Shafie
JEELS (Journal of English Education and Linguistics Studies) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2023): JEELS November 2023
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syekh Wasil, Kediri, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30762/jeels.v10i2.1115

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The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has led to increased ICT usage in educational institutions. Still, senior teachers who have a significant impact on their advancement of professionalism with many years of teaching experience face several challenges in utilizing ICT in teaching and learning. Several studies found that compared to male teachers, female teachers are less proficient in using ICT devices due to several factors. Thus, this study aims to discover senior female EFL teachers' beliefs in terms of their perceptions and awareness of using ICT during their teaching and learning processes. The study included 34 senior female EFL teachers from East Java, Indonesia. A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was used in this study. The questionnaires and one-on-one interviews showed that the use of ICT in the classroom is reported to be well appreciated by senior female EFL teachers, who also received guidance and support from their colleagues and collaborated on ICT professional development. However, they need assistance with theoretical and practical ICT abilities, solutions to internet constraints, and school-based technological infrastructures. This study recommends the government and higher education institutions implement targeted programs for senior teachers.
Feeling nature in writing: environmental education in the EFL writing course Lestari Setyowati; Sari Karmina; Ahmad Heki Sujiatmoko; Nova Ariani
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 12 No 1 (2022): Issued in March 2022
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v12i1.3092

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Environmental degradation increases the threat to ecological disaster. Thus, environmental education is crucial for disaster mitigation. This study is intended to investigate the students
From words to action: Long-term changes in environmental literacy among EFL students Sari Karmina; Salsabila Firda Hudaya; Lestari Setyowati; Niamika El Khoiri; Latisha Asmaak Shafie
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 16 No 1 (2026): Issued in March 2026
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v16i1.10272

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While previous research has demonstrated positive short-term effects of such courses, few studies have examined changes sustained over an extended period, particularly in urban contexts facing ecological challenges. This study seeks to explore the long-term impact of integrating environmental topics into essay writing courses on EFL university students’ environmental literacy in Malang, Indonesia. Using a qualitative case study design, semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten students two years after they participated in the course. Thematic analysis revealed significant transformations across cognitive, affective, and behavioral dimensions. Students developed a deeper understanding of environmental issues, formed emotional connections to ecological concerns, and adopted sustainable practices in daily life. They also showed increased motivation to share environmental knowledge with their communities. These findings suggest that essay writing courses that incorporate environmental themes can foster meaningful, long-lasting changes in students’ attitudes and behaviors. This research contributes to the broader discourse on environmental education in EFL settings and highlights the potential of writing courses as a platform for cultivating environmental awareness and action.